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Why have women been so disproportionately affected by Covid-19? Experts explain
28Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Why have women been so disproportionately affected by Covid-19? Experts explain

A poll has revealed that women in the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Canada, France, Italy, and Germany had a significantly worse response to Covid-19 when compared to men. They experienced the most disruption when it comes to future planning, community, mental health, access to healthcare, and financial stability. This has to do with the fact that women were more likely to lose their jobs and took on more work where they were left without compensation. There was a sharp increase in major depressive disorder, with women having the highest numbers. To read more, click here.
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Infants born to vaccinated mothers are less likely to be hospitalized with COVID, CDC study finds
25Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Infants born to vaccinated mothers are less likely to be hospitalized with COVID, CDC study finds

Women that are pregnant, breastfeeding, or looking to conceive in the foreseeable future are encouraged to get vaccinated. According to the CDC, babies that are born by vaccinated mothers are likely to have some of their protection. Scientists completed a study of 379 babies under 6 months old. About half were hospitalized, and 84% were born to unvaccinated mothers. To read more, click here.
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More big companies are dropping vaccine requirement for workers
25Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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More big companies are dropping vaccine requirement for workers

Some employers are ditching masks, others are ditching the vaccine requirement altogether. Large companies, like Adidas in Germany, strongly suggest employees take the job, however, they no longer require it for hiring or for employees to keep their present jobs. Other large companies that have done the same include Starbucks and Intel. To read more, click here.
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Kentucky health care workers consider leaving their jobs amid burnout: “I’m scared to death of the future”
24Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Kentucky health care workers consider leaving their jobs amid burnout: “I’m scared to death of the future”

To the general public, it may see like everything has, for the most part, returned to normal. On the other hand, health care providers may see things differently. They continue to see COVID patients daily and experience the effects of not having enough nurses or other medical staff to help. Survey results show that roughly 25% of nurses in Kentucky plan to quit within three months. To read more, click here.
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CareCube accused of scamming people who got COVID-19 tests
23Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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CareCube accused of scamming people who got COVID-19 tests

CareCube is a widely known COVID-19 testing company, and they are facing a class action lawsuit. Patients are accusing the New-York based company of billing them for services that were never received. Additionally, they are being accused of trying to benefit from the global health crisis. If you or someone you know has been a customer, general attorneys are suggesting that complaints be filed as soon as possible. To read more, click here.
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Biden administration asks Congress for $32.5 billion for COVID and Ukraine
23Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Biden administration asks Congress for $32.5 billion for COVID and Ukraine

The Biden Administration still seeks additional funding to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Of the $32.5 billion they seek, $22.5 billion of that is related to this pandemic and preparation for pandemics to come. It is possible that if this request is not approved, treatments, vaccines, and tests will not be secured. To read more, click here.
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