Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Canada supports use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine despite reports of rare blood clots
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada said on Monday it backed the use of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine despite reports of rare blood clots, noting the issue had first been identified in doses made...
Apr 26, 2021
New U.S. COVID cases fall sharply last week, deaths lowest since October
(Reuters) - New cases of COVID-19 in the United States fell 16% last week to about 409,000, the biggest percentage drop in weekly new cases since February, according to a Reuters analysis of state and...
Apr 26, 2021
Obama calls Myanmar violence ‘heartbreaking,’ says there should be costs to generals
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Barack Obama, who championed engagement with Myanmar's military while in office to promote democratic change, said on Monday he was "appalled by heartbreak...
Apr 26, 2021
Meijer Pharmacies announce availability of walk-up COVID-19 vaccines
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Monday, Meijer Pharmacies announced that each of its locations will now be overring a “walk-up” COVID-19 vaccination program. This news comes as offic...
Apr 26, 2021
Indian Americans in U.S. Congress, tech organize COVID-19 aid to India
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Some U.S. lawmakers and wealthy technology executives have joined forces to boost aid to India as it grapples with a severe spike in coronavirus infections, wit...
Apr 26, 2021
Amid green shoots, Chile keeps borders closed but eases capital’s lockdowns
By Fabian Cambero and Aislinn Laing SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chilean authorities announced on Monday that they would extend the closure of the country's borders for another 30 days as hospitals remain nea...
Apr 26, 2021
Venezuela keen on J&J vaccine but seeks details on side effects, official says
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela is interested in acquiring the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine for its inoculation campaign, parliament chief Jorge Rodriguez said on Monday, adding that authoritie...
Apr 26, 2021
Buccaneers exercise fifth-year option for DL Vita Vea
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers picked up defensive lineman Vita Vea's fifth-year option, the team announced Monday. Vea, the 12th overall draft pick by Tampa Bay in 2018, missed the majority of the Bucs' Su...
Apr 26, 2021
AG Nessel – Elaborate licensing scam costs couple their life savings
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Monday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Director Orlene Hawks alerted professionals licensed by the State of M...
Apr 26, 2021
Egypt approves China’s Sinovac coronavirus vaccine for emergency use
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's drug authority said on Monday it had granted approval to China's Sinovac coronavirus vaccine for emergency use. Egypt has so far approved and received shipments of the Sinoph...
Apr 26, 2021
