Brian P. Kemp says Georgia Mass Vaccination Sites Utilize 85% of Capacity in First Week

Brian P. Kemp says Georgia Mass Vaccination Sites Utilize 85% of Capacity in First Week

Mar 2, 2021

Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp has issued a statement following a successful 1st week of vaccinations at the 4-state-operated mass vaccination sites. He applauded the state partnership with the Georgia World Congress Center alternate care facility. Point to be noted that the facility

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US FDA approved Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use

US FDA approved Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use

Feb 28, 2021

On Saturday, the US Food and Drug Administration announced that it had issued an emergency use authorization for the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, the third overall. The acting commissioner of FDA, Dr. Janet Woodcock said, “The authorization of this vaccine expands the

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White House is delivering Masks for Community Health Centers and Food Banks

White House is delivering Masks for Community Health Centers and Food Banks

Feb 24, 2021

The administration of US President Joe Biden has planned to send at least 25 million masks to community health centers, food banks, and soup kitchens in an effort to target low-income Americans. It’s a scaled-down version of an earlier proposal to send masks

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Southwest Airlines might not ask Covid-19 Tests for Domestic Flights in the US

Southwest Airlines might not ask Covid-19 Tests for Domestic Flights in the US

Feb 10, 2021

The Chairman and CEO of Southwest Airlines, Gary C. Kelly forwarded a letter on Tuesday to President Joe Biden. He asked the Biden administration to refrain from imposing any federal mandate to require a pre-departure Covid-19 test for air travel within the United

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Temporary expansion for Obama-Care ACA called by Democrats in Covid-19 Relief Bill

Temporary expansion for Obama-Care ACA called by Democrats in Covid-19 Relief Bill

Feb 9, 2021

The coronavirus relief package was announced on Monday by House Democrats. This relief package includes a major expansion of the ACA (Affordable Care Act) that would boost premium subsidies already offered under the Obama administration health care law and increase their availability. The

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CBO says the US Economy will effectively be recovered by mid-2021

CBO says the US Economy will effectively be recovered by mid-2021

Feb 2, 2021

The US CBO (Congressional Budget Office) has projected that the US economy will bounce back to its pre-pandemic size by the middle of the year without any emergency stimulus. The recent report throws a monkey wrench into President Biden’s push to pass an

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Google has offered its facilities in the US for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Google has offered its facilities in the US for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Jan 25, 2021

Google is looking to provide its most facilities as coronavirus vaccination centers. On Monday, the CEO of Google said the company will make its office facilities available for COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Point to be noted that most tech giants aim to speed up

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Joe Biden’s $15 an hour wage proposal could decrease Poverty in the US

Joe Biden’s $15 an hour wage proposal could decrease Poverty in the US

Jan 17, 2021

Economists and labor advocates said President-elect Joe Biden proposed a plan to more than double the federal minimum wage. It would provide an urgent pay increase to millions of low-income workers and help stem inequality in the US. On Thursday, Biden called for

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Joe Biden’s Covid-19 Relief Plan of $2,000 stimulus checks includes improved Child Tax Credit

Joe Biden’s Covid-19 Relief Plan of $2,000 stimulus checks includes improved Child Tax Credit

Jan 14, 2021

On Thursday evening, all eyes were on President-elect Joe Biden as he announced his coronavirus relief package. The new package is expected to include the largest stimulus check yet of $2,000 for most Americans. The proposal is also expected to include a significant

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A New Analysis released by US Chamber of Commerce showing Economic Recovery

A New Analysis released by US Chamber of Commerce showing Economic Recovery

Jan 11, 2021

A new analysis released by the US Chamber of Commerce, on Monday. It shows the economic recovery of the United States from the coronavirus pandemic. The survey includes responses from 36 business leaders across a wide range of industries, from healthcare to finance

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