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
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One million COVID-19 deaths is a searing indictment of inequality in America | Opinion
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
Woman pleads guilty in $1.2M COVID-19 fraud scheme
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
Eric Clapton positive for COVID-19, postpones concerts
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
German employment exceeds pre-COVID-19 levels: Destatis
BERLIN, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Germany's labor market fully recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic as the number of people in employment exceeded pre-crisis levels again in the first quarter (Q1) of 2022, the country's statistical office reported on Wednesday. In Q1, the total number of employees in the country grew to 45.1 million, slightly above the figure registered in the fourth quarter of 2019, i.e. just before pandemic-related restrictions hit the German economy for the first time, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) said. "With the spring revival and the easing of the COVID-19 measures, the recovery in the labor market continues," said Detlef Scheele, head of the Federal Employment Agency (BA). However, the positive trend would be slowed down by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Although the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) also saw great risks in a "possible further geopolitical escalation of the crisis or an energy supply freeze," its forward-looking indicator for the … [Read more...] about German employment exceeds pre-COVID-19 levels: Destatis
Jimmy Kimmel Positive for COVID-19 for Second Time in Two Weeks
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
Hospital worker accused of stealing almost $1,000 from COVID patient’s wallet
A hospital employee was arrested after she allegedly stole almost $1,000 from a COVID patient's wallet, according to police. Yolanda Curtis-Deliz, 46, was taken into custody last Thursday and charged with grand theft, the Haines City Police Department in Florida said in a news release. Police said Curtis-Deliz, a certified nursing assistant at AdventHealth Heart of Florida, was working in the COVID-19 ward of the hospital. She was working in the area of hospital restricted to COVID-19 patients when a man was admitted on February 19. "The patient placed his wallet in a bedside table drawer when Curtis-Deliz insisted that he go to the bathroom to 'freshen up' while she 'refreshed" the room," police said in the release. Police say when the patient returned from the bathroom, he noted the table where his wallet had been placed was turned in a different direction and the drawer was open. "The patient happened to be a former law enforcement officer and was cognizant of the way … [Read more...] about Hospital worker accused of stealing almost $1,000 from COVID patient’s wallet
COVID-wracked N. Korea may greet Biden with ‘imminent’ missile test
Josh Smith and Hyonhee Shin (Reuters) (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Seoul ● Thu, May 19 2022 Despite battling a wave of suspected COVID-19 infections, North Korea appears to be preparing to test an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) ahead of United States President Joe Biden's first trip to South Korea, South Korean and US officials said. An ICBM test appeared imminent, deputy national security adviser Kim Tae-hyo told a briefing in Seoul. "If there is a small or large North Korean provocation during the summit period, we have prepared Plan B," he said. to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting from IDR 55,500/month Unlimited access to our web and app content e-Post daily digital newspaper No advertisements, no interruptions Privileged access to our events and programs Subscription to our newsletters We accept Register to read 3 premium articles for free Already subscribed? login Or let Google manage … [Read more...] about COVID-wracked N. Korea may greet Biden with ‘imminent’ missile test
COVID in California: Latest news as Bay Area cases climb
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
Thailand Gets India-made Covid Vaccine Covovax Under Quad Initiative
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