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SFAX, Tunisia (AP) — When Dr. Mohamed Salah Siala began working on the COVID-19 front line in January in a Tunisian hospital he never imagined harnessing his music skills in the fight against the virus. Yet when the 25-year-old decided to get out … [Continue reading] about Tunisian doctor plays violin to boost virus patients’ morale
CODOGNO, Italy (AP) — With wreath-laying ceremonies, tree plantings and church services, Italians on Sunday marked one year since their country experienced its first known COVID-19 death. Towns in Italy’s north were the first to be hard-hit by the … [Continue reading] about With heavy hearts, Italians mark year of COVID-19 outbreak
The Department of Veterans Affairs has managed to fully vaccinate a significant portion of its health care workforce, but reaching the broader population of veterans has and will continue to be a challenge. The Department of Health and Human Services … [Continue reading] about Supply remains VA’s biggest hurdle in vaccinating broader veteran population
LONDON (AP) — The British government declared Sunday that every adult in the country should get a first coronavirus vaccine shot by July 31, at least a month earlier than its previous target, as it prepared to set out a “cautious” plan to ease the … [Continue reading] about UK speeds up vaccinations: All adults get 1st jab by July 31
NEW YORK (AP) — As airlines slashed flights and furloughs appeared inevitable in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, Mike Catania sensed there would be little need for a service that helped airline crews find short-term housing. So, Catania … [Continue reading] about After losing a company to COVID, owners seek the next gig
