If a person is diagnosed with COVID-19 in the United States right now, it’s almost certainly caused by the Delta variant. The highly transmissible variant, which caused crippling surges in India and Britain this past spring and fueled case spikes in the United States this summer, is now responsible for over […]
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Delta Variant Challenges China’s Lockdown Strategy
The Delta variant is challenging China’s costly strategy of isolating cities, prompting warnings to Chinese leaders that a less disruptive approach is needed to try to keep the coronavirus out of the country. As the highly contagious variant pushes leaders in the U.S., Australia and elsewhere to renew restrictions, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s government is […]
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We Didn’t Have the “Green Thing” Back In My Day In the line at the store, the cashier told the older woman that plastic bags weren’t good for the environment. The woman apologized to her and explained, we didn’t have the “green thing” back in my day. That’s right, they didn’t have the […]
Continue ReadingVaccine Form and Information for Mainland China
China is currently offering all schools and training centers the option of getting vaccinated. It is completely optional if teachers (currently in China) or staff is interested in getting the Chinese made vaccine. The options are as follows: One / Single dose vaccine shot. Two doses of the vaccine shot. Please consult with the school […]
Continue ReadingChina Eases Visa Rules for Foreigners Who Get Chinese Vaccines
Foreigners receiving China-made doses face less visa paperwork Rule comes as China promotes vaccines amid western competition China has simplified the visa policy for foreigners applying to enter the Chinese mainland via Hong Kong who have received China-produced COVID-19 vaccines, which experts said shows the authorities’ confidence in the efficacy and safety of the vaccines […]
Continue ReadingSesame Street’s Coronavirus Town Hall For The Holidays
CNN partnered with Sesame Street for their fifth town hall to show families how to stay healthy during the holidays — while still having fun — during the Covid-19 pandemic. The hour-long special, “The ABC’s of Covid 19: A CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall for Families” aired on Saturday morning and was hosted by CNN Chief […]
Continue ReadingMy 600-lb Life: Ashley’s Story
Ashley’s career was derailed after she was let go due to her excessive weight. Now she aims to turn her life around so that she can achieve her goal of owning a childcare facility.
Continue ReadingMy 600-lb Life: Melissa’s Story (Part 2)
Two years after her gastric bypass surgery, Melissa struggles to get to her ideal size. With the strain the weight loss is taking on her relationship, she wonders if her journey will allow her to reclaim her life.
Continue ReadingMy 600-lb Life: Henry’s Story
At 715 lbs, Henry begins his weight loss journey in the hopes of transforming himself in time to attend his high school reunion.
Continue ReadingMy 600-lb Life: Melissa’s Story (Part 1)
At 31-years-old, Melissa weighs over 650 lbs. Now that she has come to terms with her health problems, she is ready to begin her seven-year weight loss journey.
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