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A French government spokesman said Wednesday officials are hoping to lift some of the nation’s COVID-19-related restrictions by the middle of next month, as vaccinations have, so far, proven effective at lowering infection rates. At a Paris news conference, French government spokesman Gabriel Attal told reporters that while the nation is still facing hard times, “For the first time in months, the return to more normal living conditions is in sight.” Attal said infection rates are decreasing among groups that have been vaccinated — meaning the elderly. Attal said it is a sign the vaccination campaign is working, and that it should be sped up. He said the goal of vaccinating the most fragile was to reduce hospitalizations and protect the health care system, which is key to easing restrictions. The spokesman said President Emmanuel Macron has asked government officials to submit proposals gearing up toward a "cautious reopening" of the country. Earlier this week, Health Minister … [Read more...] about France Could Ease COVID-19 Restrictions Next Month

NEW DELHI - India's inoculation drive against Covid 19 has got a massive boost as it begins offering vaccines to older people. In a dramatic change from the vaccine hesitancy that had marked the inoculation program, senior citizens lined up enthusiastically for jabs as the world’s second worst hit nation expanded its drive to cover people above the age of 60 and those older than 45 with certain ailments this week. The initial rollout that covered healthcare and frontline workers had been sluggish as some did not turn up for the shots. But a surge in cases in a handful of states like Maharashtra and Kerala in recent days has created a fresh sense of urgency. In some places variants that scientists fear could be more infectious have intensified worries. “By the time the vaccination program started in middle of January, the threat perception had significantly decreased, and it was felt as though the pandemic had virtually disappeared from India,” says K. Srinath Reddy, President of … [Read more...] about Enthusiastic Seniors Rush to Get COVID-19 Shots as India Expands Vaccination

By: KDKA-TV News Staff MECHANICSBURG (KDKA) – The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association has released a new mask mandate prior to the start of spring sports. READ MORE: Diocese Of Pittsburgh Discourages Catholics From Using Johnson & Johnson Vaccine The board’s members agreed that if outdoor athletes can maintain six feet distance that masks will not be required. READ MORE: Zoom-ed Out: Many Beginning To Feel Fatigued From Constant Virtual Meetings However, if that is not the case, face-coverings will be required. The board also agreed to several other guidelines before spring sports begin. MORE NEWS: COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: Teachers Say It Is A 'Blessing' To Get Prioritized For Johnson & Johnson Vaccine You can check out the full list of requirements on their website . … [Read more...] about COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: PIAA Releases New Mask Mandate Ahead Of Spring Sports

Sen. Ron Johnson Ronald (Ron) Harold Johnson Senate coronavirus bill delayed until Thursday Democrats cut deals to bolster support for relief bill Senate GOP will force clerks to read bill to delay COVID-19 relief vote MORE (R-Wis.), a staunch Trump ally and fiscal conservative, has told colleagues that he plans to force the Senate clerks to read aloud the entire $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill on the Senate floor, which could slow it down by as much as 10 hours. Democrats on Wednesday were grumbling over the prospect of having to factor an additional 10 hours of floor time into passing the bill. Any senator can force a reading of a bill on the floor, but the formality is almost always skipped by unanimous consent to avoid wasting time. ADVERTISEMENT Now senators will likely have to spend 10 hours listening to the bill be read aloud, which will come on top of the 20 hours of debate time scheduled for the legislation. A Republican senator said … [Read more...] about Senate GOP will force clerks to read bill to delay COVID-19 relief vote

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – A 29-year-old native of northern Italy, Noé Socha works as a musician in New York City. Playing guitar and harmonica in clubs was his main source of income until March of 2020. “When the pandemic started, I went from working six nights a week to nothing,” he said. While artists and musicians nationwide share in the professional uncertainty wrought by COVID-19 , Socha’s experience has been unlike most others—he is blind. He lost his vision as a baby, born several months early and given too much oxygen in the incubator. For him, living with this disability has made the pandemic especially isolating. “I don’t really feel comfortable going out on my own with this situation,” he said. “I saw three people in four months.” Before the pandemic, he relied on public transportation to get to regular gigs as far as Connecticut. GPS on his phone helped him navigate, and he was happy to approach strangers for help if questions arose. But in the days of social … [Read more...] about Blind In The Pandemic: Local Musician Noé Socha Faces Special Challenges Amid The COVID-19 Outbreak