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COVID-19 has officially claimed 1 million lives in the U.S., according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The disease has killed more than 30 out of every 10,000 people in the country since the pandemic began. Since March 2020, an average of nearly 1,250 people have officially died of COVID-19 in the U.S. every day. That count, which peaked in January 2021 with up to 4,400 deaths a day, has slowed down recently, with an average of 350 to 600 daily deaths in April and May, according to Johns Hopkins. While this death toll is staggering, it’s almost certainly a serious undercount. Many COVID-related deaths are not officially counted as COVID, so the actual number of deaths from the disease could be several hundred thousand higher, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. California, which has more people than any other state, has also had the most deaths: More than 90,000 Californians have died of COVID-19 as of early May, an average of about 113 … [Read more...] about 1 million Americans have died of COVID-19. Data shows California’s role in the staggering toll

The U.S. has now reached the once unthinkable toll of 1 million deaths from COVID-19 . How could this happen in the wealthiest country in the world? In a word, because of poverty—and the policy choices that perpetuate it. Our task now is to make different choices. Americans across the country have suffered during this pandemic. But new research by the Poor People's Campaign strongly suggests the poor and low-income have suffered the most. Even controlling for vaccination rates, they found that COVID-19 death rates in poorer U.S. counties were nearly double those in wealthier counties. During the deadliest phases of the pandemic, it rose to five times as many. White Americans still make up the largest share of America's poor and those who've died from COVID-19. But Black, Hispanic and Indigenous Americans are significantly overrepresented in America's poorest counties, and COVID-19 casualty rates run significantly higher for many communities of color. Poor Americans are … [Read more...] about One million COVID-19 deaths is a searing indictment of inequality in America | Opinion

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A woman pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in Virginia to a $1.2 million scheme that defrauded COVID-19 pandemic relief programs using victims’ personal information that she obtained through her state government employment, a prosecutor said. U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber said court documents show that in one scheme, from May 2020 to August 2021, Sadie Mitchell, 30, of Midlothian, with help from a co-conspirator, defrauded the Virginia Employment Commission by filing at least 20 fraudulent unemployment applications using inmates' personal information. As an employee of the Virginia Motor Vehicle Dealer Board, Mitchell had access to a government database, officials said. The conspirators filed at least 30 fake applications in the names of other people whose personal information was obtained, in part, through Mitchell's database queries, officials said. Through this scheme, the conspirators collected approximately $1 million in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance … [Read more...] about Woman pleads guilty in $1.2M COVID-19 fraud scheme

close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines 5/17 Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Eric Clapton has postponed concert dates after testing positive for COVID-19. The English guitarist's health update was shared Monday on behalf of Clapton via Facebook. "Eric Clapton is unfortunately suffering from COVID having tested positive shortly after the second concert at the Royal Albert Hall," the post read. "He has been told by his medical advisers that if he were to resume traveling and performing too soon, it could substantially delay his full recovery. Eric is also anxious to avoid passing on any infection to any of his band, crew, Promoters, their staff and of course the fans." Eric Clapton has postponed concerts after testing positive for COVID-19. (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) … [Read more...] about Eric Clapton positive for COVID-19, postpones concerts

May 18 (UPI) — Jimmy Kimmel has announced on Twitter that he has once again tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time in May. Kimmel also stated that John Mulaney and Andy Samberg will step in as guest hosts for his late night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) Kimmel only recently returned to hosting his late night talk show after testing positive earlier in May. Comedian Mike Birbiglia stepped in as guest host at the time. Jimmy Kimmel Live is set to feature Cheryl Hines, Milo Ventimiglia, Jessie Buckley, Ryan Seacrest and Joe Keery this week. Gang of Youths, Franz Ferdinand and Train are set as the musical guests. Stephen Colbert of The Late Show had also tested positive for COVID-19 in April, but has recently returned to resume his hosting duties. … [Read more...] about Jimmy Kimmel Positive for COVID-19 for Second Time in Two Weeks

Thailand on Thursday received 200,000 doses of India-made Covovax vaccines as part of a flagship initiative of the Quad grouping to help countries combat the coronavirus pandemic. The vaccine doses were handed over to Thai Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Bangkok by India’s Ambassador to Thailand Suchitra Durai, Australian envoy Allan McKinnon, Japan’s Nashida Kazuya and US Charge d’Affaires James Wayman, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. “The consignment comprising 200,000 doses of Made in India, Covovax vaccines was presented to Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Public Health of Thailand on April 21 in Bangkok,” it said. This is the second consignment of vaccines delivered by India under the Quad vaccine partnership, after the inaugural supply to Cambodia on April 12. The Quad vaccine partnership was announced by leaders of the four-nation grouping at their first summit on March 12 last year. The MEA said the vaccine doses … [Read more...] about Thailand Gets India-made Covid Vaccine Covovax Under Quad Initiative

The rise in the number of new coronavirus infections and hospitalizations in the Bay Area continues unabated, driven by fast-moving subvariants. Those new cases are once again wreaking havoc on the Bay Area’s restaurants , as the surge collides with an industry staffing shortage. The U.S. officially marked 1 million COVID-related deaths , a figure that is almost certainly an undercount. Latest updates: COVID shut down some of S.F.’s coolest hidden public spaces. It’s time to open them back up, says John King Even before the pandemic, some of the coolest public spaces in downtown San Francisco were easy to miss — perched on tall buildings or tucked inside towers, off the map unless you were in the know. Then came COVID-19. Now, even though workers are returning to the city’s downtown core, some of the best public spaces remain off-limits. We’re still living in harrowing times, no question. But at some point before too long, the city will need to give an official prod to … [Read more...] about COVID in California: Latest news as Bay Area cases climb

Popular Covid expert Jonathan Van-Tam missed the ceremony to mark his own knighthood - due to catching the very disease that catapulted him to popularity. Sir Jonathan was awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours list for his services to public health after leading dozens of No10 press conferences. The former deputy chief medical officer for England became a cult figure for his creative analogies about the Covid pandemic - often involving football. He was supposed to receive his knighthood from the Duke of Cambridge at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, but could not attend due to getting Covid-19 . Sir Jonathan will instead collect his gong at a later date. A spokesperson for the University of Nottingham said that Prof Sir Jonathan was isolating at home and is "almost completely recovered". Sir JVT became a cult figure for his creative analogies about the Covid pandemic - often involving football ( Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) … [Read more...] about Covid supremo Jonathan Van-Tam misses his own knighthood ceremony – due to Covid

Burberry has reported a jump in annual earnings as sales rebounded, but said its outlook for the year ahead depends on lockdowns and a recovery in spending across China. The luxury fashion firm reported underlying operating profits of £523 million for the year to April 2, up from £396 million the previous year as like-for-like sales jumped 18%. On a reported basis, pre-tax profits lifted 4% to £511 million. But the group said comparable store sales growth slowed to 7% in its fourth quarter as Covid lockdowns in China, its biggest market, hit March trading. The group said: “Our outlook is dependent on the impact of Covid-19 and rate of recovery in consumer spending in mainland China. Recommended Coleen Rooney to resume evidence in Rebekah Vardy court battle - live ‘Putin likely to have lost third of troops in Ukraine’ – follow live “While the current macro-economic environment creates some near-term uncertainty, we are actively managing … [Read more...] about Burberry sees outlook weighed on by China Covid lockdowns

Amber Heard reiterated in the Fairfax County courtroom in Virginia that she has previously hit and thrown things at her ex-husband Johnny Depp . The admission under oath on the witness stand has been latched onto by social media users and become a major talking point on social media. Depp's attorney, Camille Vasquez , was questioning Heard when the actor clarified that it was always her testimony that she had "hit" Depp. Depp and Heard are currently embroiled in a $50 million defamation lawsuit after Heard wrote a 2018 op-ed stating she was a survivor of domestic violence. She never mentioned her ex-husband Depp by name but his legal team argue the insinuation has caused a massive loss of potential earnings. While on the stand Tuesday, Heard was once again asked about her own violent actions towards Depp. "It's always been my own testimony that I hit Johnny," Heard told the court, turning to address the jury. Asked whether she threw anything at him during a specific … [Read more...] about Amber Heard confirms she has hit, thrown things at Johnny Depp under oath