Tag Archives: lockdowns

Lockdowns may not be effective at stopping the spread of COVID-19

As the delta variant of the coronavirus spreads through the United States, the possibility of lockdowns is looming. On Thursday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, hinted that lockdowns might return if more people don’t get vaccinated. “These shots need to get in everybody’s arms as rapidly as possible, or we’re going… Read More »

How Much Weight Did We Gain During Lockdowns? 2 Pounds a Month, Study Hints

The Coronavirus Outbreak liveLatest Updates Maps and Cases Risk Near You Who Can Get Vaccinated? Vaccine Rollout Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading the main story How Much Weight Did We Gain During Lockdowns? 2 Pounds a Month, Study Hints Many Americans know they’ve put on weight during the pandemic, but… Read More »

Mother, 31, dies of cancer after chemotherapy was paused due to lockdowns

A 31-year-old mother died from bowel cancer after her chemotherapy was paused in March due to coronavirus restrictions. Kelly Smith’s doctors from England’s National Health Service told her in March, around the time the country shut down, that her treatment would be paused as part of a scramble to open up hospital beds, according to… Read More »

Madrid, Europe’s pandemic hotspot, mulls targeted lockdowns

Authorities in Madrid say selective lockdowns will be introduced in urban areas where the coronavirus is spreading faster to avoid bottlenecks in health services By ARITZ PARRA Associated Press September 16, 2020, 9:36 AM • 2 min read MADRID — The Spanish capital will introduce selective lockdowns in urban areas where the coronavirus is spreading… Read More »