WHO chief: Herd immunity strategy ‘unethical’ for tackling pandemic
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that trying to reach herd immunity by allowing COVID-19 to spread is “scientifically and ethically problematic.” “Allowing a dangerous virus that we don’t fully understand to run free is simply…
Upcoming home improvement show at Expo Center to meet spike in projects during pandemic
ROYAL PALM BEACH — Taking advantage of this prolonged stretch at home to make some changes to your surroundings? © Palm Beach Post File Photo The Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds, seen here during an Antiques Festival in…
Home Improvement Market Sees Surge During Pandemic
Financialnewsmedia.com Market Commentary PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Analysts expect home improvement spending to reach $439.9 billion in 2020 – In the time of a global pandemic, there is indeed no place like home. As millions of Americans…
Community garden provides refugees with support and comfort through pandemic
A community garden in Seattle, Washington is providing a place for immigrants and refugees to come together and find community while growing food from their home countries. Once a neglected parking lot, the garden, known as Paradise Parking Plots, is…
Durham Fire Department notes increase in kitchen fires during COVID-19 pandemic
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — The aftermath of a fire can be shocking. “It’s more than just you burn up your favorite pan and have to throw it in the trash. And it can happen really, really quickly,” said Elaine Towner,…
How Kolkata’s Chowman launched two new restaurants and a cloud kitchen amidst the pandemic
Bengal and Bengalis can go on for years debating over Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, CPIM and Trinamool, and Ilish and chingri. But one thing that all bengalis seem to agree on is Chinese food and music. And Kolkata-based Debaditya…
Haunted house attractions in the pandemic: What you’ll see in 2020
(CNN) — It feels like 2020 has provided more than enough scares. But for people still seeking an extra jolt of fear and adrenalin, it’s the time of year for those shocking haunted house attractions. While the Covid-19 pandemic has…
Is Home Depot a Safe Bet During the Pandemic?
With fiscal second-quarter sales growth of 23.4%, it’s safe to say Home Depot (NYSE: HD) has performed quite well during the coronavirus pandemic. As an essential business, the home improvement behemoth was able to keep its doors open to serve…
How Two Music Industry Professionals Launched A New Business During A Pandemic
Music industry professionals Zito and Christin’s second act is Rock N Rollz Nashville, a new company … [+] that handmakes and sells sourdough cinnamon rolls to the Nashville community. Chrissy Nix Photography When the pandemic hit the U.S. in March,…
Mason jar shortage is because of more pandemic cooking and canning
The increase in the number of people cooking and trying recipes during the pandemic has led to a surge in canning — because experienced canners are doing it more and novices want to give it a try. © Shutterstock Jars…
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