Lower COVID fatality rate seen in Los Angeles area
Los Angeles County hospitals saw deaths not rise as expected despite more COVID-19 admissions. Experts attribute improved survival to younger patients, better care, testing, and treatments like dexamethasone and remdesivir, though total cases keep rising and death toll remains significant.
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Gates condemns U S COVID testing as mind blowing
Bill Gates told CNN that U S testing is slow and inequitable with long lab lines and delayed results. He criticized government handling, noted wealthier individuals access faster tests, and urged improvements while predicting the pandemic easing as vaccines and therapeutics roll out globally.
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Europe weighs in as US virus toll climbs
Health officials estimate the true US infection count could reach about 50 million with 40 percent of cases asymptomatic. European leaders urge testing on arrival for travelers from at risk countries. Europe reports lower case growth while the US sees rising daily cases and deaths, amid political debates on masks and leadership.
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States face 25 percent share in relief plan and Cuomo doubts
In a briefing, officials described a plan where three quarters of funds would come from the federal government and 25 percent from states. The White House said aid would go to those meeting criteria such as $100 weekly aid and job loss due to COVID-19. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called the arrangement an impossibility and questioned the president's intent.
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Thousands of cruise ship workers stranded in U S waters
USA Today reports about at least 12000 crew members still stranded on 57 ships near U S ports due to the pandemic. About 209 Americans aboard. Some crews are paid yet reduced. others, like Bahamas Paradise staff, have sued for unpaid wages citing unacceptable conditions.
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