The central government is taking an increasingly cautious stance on kicking off a tourism promotion campaign amid a possible seventh wave of COVID-19 infections as…
Japan keeps tourism freeze despite plunge in virus cases | Nation & World Business
TOKYO (AP) — Filled with pink and fuzzy things and cuddly bears, 6%DOKIDOKI, a tiny store in the heart of Tokyo’s Harajuku district, is bursting…
College president Zooms with students isolated due to virus
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Every day at 5 p.m., no matter what Dr. Debra Schwinn is doing, Palm Beach Atlantic University’s new president jumps…
Virus may reduce total Super Bowl bets, but online to surge
Here’s one more thing the coronavirus pandemic has ruined for at least some people: betting on the Super Bowl By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press February…
‘I’m not hopeful.’ Will the county’s new COVID directive slow the virus in Charlotte?
Local leaders disagree on whether a COVID-19 directive — amounting to strongly-worded recommendations that can’t be enforced the same as emergency declarations — will have…
City makes changes because of virus cases
In light of increases in the number of people infected with COVID-19, city of Oak Ridge officials issued updates Thursday on the status of city…
The Latest: Tex. Official Critical of Lockdown Is Virus Case | Business News
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas state official who has been critical of measures ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott in efforts to slow the coronavirus pandemic…
The Latest: Texas Reports More Than 15,000 Daily Virus Cases | World News
DALLAS — Texas on Tuesday reported more than 15,000 newly confirmed daily cases of the coronavirus amid spikes in cases and hospitalization as winter approaches.…
With virus limits at ski resorts, backcountry risks beckon
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Ben Werner glided up the craggy mountain bowl between Hardscrabble Peak and Frazier Basin in the Bridgers, his heels lifting off…
U.S. Cases Rise 0.8%; Texas Nears 14,000 Deaths: Virus Update
(Bloomberg) — The virus is surging among the young in the U.K., as France’s prime minister warned of a “clear degradation” with more than 9,000…
Airlines Seek Gate Checks for Virus to Revive Foreign Travel
(Bloomberg) — A coalition of international airline and aviation groups is calling on U.S. government leaders to help set Covid-19 testing protocols to assuage passenger…
UN: Global tourism lost $320 billion in 5 months from virus
The United Nations chief says the global tourism industry has been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic, with $320 billion lost in exports in the first…
Beijing partly reopens movie theaters as virus declines
BEIJING (AP) — Beijing partially reopened movie theaters Friday as the threat from the coronavirus continues to recede in China’s capital. Cinemas in parts of…
Some CA counties set fines for virus violations
LOS ANGELES — California counties are stepping up enforcement of public health orders as hospitalizations and positive tests for the coronavirus skyrocket in many parts…
India reports record 40,425 new virus cases
NEW DELHI — India reported more than 40,000 new cases of the coronavirus on Monday, a record high for the country. The 40,425 new cases…
S.African artisanal cheesery hopes virus will boost Slow Food
Clarens (South Africa) (AFP) – Cheddar-making was put on hold when coronavirus struck an artisanal cheesery on the outskirts of Clarens, a town tucked into…
Barcelona on cusp of lockdown as virus returns
Las Ramblas, Barcelona, full with people this week – AP Barcelona has been dragged back towards lockdown as Catalonian authorities urged people to stay home…
China becomes first economy to grow since virus pandemic
BEIJING (AP) — China became the first major economy to grow since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, recording an unexpectedly strong 3.2% expansion in…
Virus worries and FOMO drive options bets on surging tech giants
By April Joyner NEW YORK (Reuters) – Options investors are ramping up bets on some of this year’s biggest winners, including Amazon.com Inc, Netflix Inc…
Strong demand for virus testing services; snacking surges
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Monday related to the national and…