Month: April 2021
PM Modi says India shaken by coronavirus ‘storm’, U.S. readies help – CNBC
PM Modi says India shaken by coronavirus ‘storm’, U.S. readies help CNBC India sets Covid-19 infection record for fourth straight day with hospitals desperate for oxygen CNN India ‘shaken by Covid storm’ – BBC News BBC News India’s coronavirus surge could collapse its
Read MoreDeath toll in fire at Iraqi COVID-19 hospital surpasses 80
The flames, described by one witness as “volcanoes of fire,” swept through the intensive care unit of the Ibn al-Khatib Hospital, which tends exclusively to COVID-19 patients with severe symptoms. Officials said the blaze, which also injured 110 people, was
Read MoreDeath toll in fire at Iraqi COVID-19 hospital surpasses 80
The flames, described by one witness as “volcanoes of fire,” swept through the intensive care unit of the Ibn al-Khatib Hospital, which tends exclusively to COVID-19 patients with severe symptoms. Officials said the blaze, which also injured 110 people, was
Read MoreBiden Taps A Former Top Scientist At NOAA To Lead The Weather And Climate Agency
Rick Spinrad previously served as the agency’s top scientist. His nomination at a difficult period for NOAA, which spent the Trump administration mired in scandal and without a permanent leader. (Image credit: Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images)
Read MoreFauci says US considering virus aid to India
The outbreak in India adds to the pressure on President Joe Biden to provide vaccines to other countries. Biden has said the U.S. won’t begin doing so until it has enough supplies at home.
Read MoreVirus ‘swallowing’ people in India; crematoriums overwhelmed
The stories are told on social media and in television footage, showing desperate relatives pleading for oxygen outside hospitals or weeping in the street for loved ones who died waiting for treatment.
Read MoreSettlers filmed throwing stones at Palestinians, attacking left-wing activists
Israeli military confirms incident took place, says Palestinians also threw rocks at troops
Read MoreHigh Court urges appointment of justice minister within 2 days; Gantz wants job
Compromise offered by chief justice would require Netanyahu, Gantz to fill other vacant ministries by next Sunday; premier agrees to discuss matter, without making commitments
Read MoreBaghdad Hospital Fire Kills at Least 82, Many of Them Coronavirus Patients – The New York Times
Baghdad Hospital Fire Kills at Least 82, Many of Them Coronavirus Patients The New York Times Fire inside Baghdad hospital kills at least 82 people, injures 110 Eyewitness News ABC7NY At least 82 killed in massive Baghdad hospital fire, ministry says CNN Baghdad
Read MoreFauci Says US May Send AstraZeneca Vaccine to India to Combat Covid Surge – Bloomberg
Fauci Says US May Send AstraZeneca Vaccine to India to Combat Covid Surge Bloomberg Covid-19: U.S. Is Under Pressure to Export More Vaccine Supplies Amid India’s Deadly Surge The New York Times Krishnamoorthi calls on Biden to release AstraZeneca vaccine stores to
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