ant ‘Essential’ but unwanted: Coronavirus reveals another American double standard By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 18:00:54 -0700 Farm field workers, many undocumented, have now been categorized by the Department of Homeland Security as "essential critical infrastructure workers" during the pandemic. Full Article Agriculture Health Local News Nation & World Politics
ant It’s starting to feel like Republicans want to have a ‘chickenpox party’ for coronavirus in the whole of Washington state By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 06:00:19 -0700 Our feel-good story here of how everybody came together, Democrats and Republicans, to let scientists take the lead in fighting the coronavirus is now starting to give way to some anti-science crackpottery. Full Article Local News Local Politics
ant Due to coronavirus, NCAA grants extra year of eligibility to spring athletes, considers same for winter athletes By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 13:06:55 -0700 After the cancellation of the spring and winter championships tournaments stemming from concerns over the novel coronavirus pandemic, the NCAA will grant an extra year of eligibility to athletes who participate in spring sports, the organization announced Friday. Full Article College Sports Cougar Basketball Cougars Gonzaga Huskies Husky Basketball NCAA Tournament Other Sports Pac-12 Sports
ant Analysis: After juniors Salvon Ahmed and Hunter Bryant go undrafted, UW Huskies fans left wondering what might have been By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 13:28:49 -0700 When the 2020 NFL draft ended, Washington running back Salvon Ahmed and tight end Hunter Bryant — both true juniors — were listed as ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr.'s top two available players. Full Article Huskies Husky Football Sports
ant Due to coronavirus, NCAA grants extra year of eligibility to spring athletes, considers same for winter athletes By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 13:06:55 -0700 After the cancellation of the spring and winter championships tournaments stemming from concerns over the novel coronavirus pandemic, the NCAA will grant an extra year of eligibility to athletes who participate in spring sports, the organization announced Friday. Full Article College Sports Cougar Basketball Cougars Gonzaga Huskies Husky Basketball NCAA Tournament Other Sports Pac-12 Sports
ant Inspirational immigrant stories remind us Trump is wrong – share yours By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Jun 2018 14:57:19 -0700 The immigrants that President Donald Trump would deny entry have stories not so different from the stories of immigrants throughout American history. Full Article Opinion
ant Your local public servant in the produce aisle By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2019 15:32:20 -0700 Repay the sacrifice of your local elected officials by voting in Tuesday's primary. Full Article Opinion
ant Restaurants? Libraries? Sports? Here’s when things in Washington might reopen according to Inslee’s 4-phase plan By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 16:06:16 -0700 Gov. Jay Inslee has released a four-phase plan to guide the reopening of Washington's economy and amenities. Here's an estimate of when things will start to open back up. Full Article Business Economy Entertainment Events Health Life Local Business Local News Movies Music Nightlife Sports Theater
ant Due to coronavirus, NCAA grants extra year of eligibility to spring athletes, considers same for winter athletes By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 13:06:55 -0700 After the cancellation of the spring and winter championships tournaments stemming from concerns over the novel coronavirus pandemic, the NCAA will grant an extra year of eligibility to athletes who participate in spring sports, the organization announced Friday. Full Article College Sports Cougar Basketball Cougars Gonzaga Huskies Husky Basketball NCAA Tournament Other Sports Pac-12 Sports
ant Sports leagues seek return to play but with no guarantees By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 05:23:25 -0700 With no games being played, recent sports headlines have centered around hopes and dreams — namely, the uncharted path leagues and teams must navigate to return to competition in the wake of the pandemic. Virtually all leagues talk publicly about their desire to return before summer. But behind closed doors, they are hatching different potential […] Full Article College Sports Hockey NFL Soccer Sports
ant Rant & Rave: Readers disappointed in those not helping to flatten the curve By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 06:00:15 -0700 RAVE to Hi-Liners Musical Theatre in Burien. My 5-year-old is like a whole different kid after her weekly Zoom theater class. The improv, imagination and fun teacher Allison brings to the group gives our daughter an important creative outlet, and big smiles to our whole family during quarantine. RANT to the woman at the West […] Full Article Life Lifestyle
ant Rant & Rave: Delivery person helps out with prescription mix-up By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:00:39 -0700 RANT AND RAVE Rant to Walgreens for mixing up my address for my medication delivery. Rave to the FedEx delivery person who realized the address was wrong and called me to get my correct address. I had just run out of my medication, so I was very glad to receive it and I appreciate that he […] Full Article Life Lifestyle
ant Rant & Rave: Reader asks visitors to show respect for small towns By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 06:00:03 -0700 RANT to visitors who don’t clean up after themselves. It’s tulip time in Skagit Valley and while the numbers of tulip seekers are fewer than other years, there are still substantial numbers of people visiting the valley and the town of La Conner. There are about five restaurants and a couple of cafes open for takeout. Overflowing […] Full Article Life Lifestyle
ant Rant & Rave: Leave room on the sidewalks By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 06:00:16 -0700 RANT to all of the walkers who continue to complain about runners who pass “too close by.” It’s hard to go around you when you and your friends, or you and your dog, are taking up the entire path and leave no room for anyone else. If you and your friends, or you and your […] Full Article Life Lifestyle
ant Rant & Rave: Reader embraces clear skies and quiet By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 06:00:05 -0700 RANT to whoever stole the face masks my sister has attempted to mail to her family and friends. The masks were made with love, care and the best of intentions. None of the masks reached their destinations. I am disgusted by the depths of your uncaring, self-centered behavior. RAVE to our beautiful, clear skies and […] Full Article Life Lifestyle
ant Rant & Rave: Reader thanks social workers By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 06:00:17 -0700 RAVE to the anonymous person in Mountlake Terrace who found my phone when it fell out of my pocket and left it where Robert could find it. Another huge rave to Robert, for taking the trouble to track me down and reunite me with my phone. RANT to grocery stores that don’t train their clerks […] Full Article Life Lifestyle
ant Rant & Rave: Watch out! Steer clear of sidewalk lava! By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 06:00:53 -0700 A returned credit card, a social distancing foul, helpful Seattleites and more Rants & Raves submitted by Seattle Times readers. Full Article Life Lifestyle
ant Rant & Rave: Reader loves dogs, not their waste By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 06:00:48 -0700 RANT to the professional football players and their agents for quibbling over whether or not they should get $20 million a year instead of $18 million in their contracts. Especially now when there are so many people who don’t know if they can afford this month’s rent or next week’s groceries, for that matter. With all […] Full Article Life Lifestyle
ant Rant & Rave: Reader has advice for toilet paper hoarders By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 06:00:53 -0700 RANT to people who don’t follow leash laws. Please keep your dog on a leash like all the other dogs! Leash laws pertain to ALL dogs! No one gets a pass on this. RAVE to Ridwell, a locally grown company, that picks up plastic film (Saran wrap, etc.), plastic bags, chip bags, plastic seal wraps from […] Full Article Life Lifestyle
ant Rant & Rave: Reader appreciative of respectful family while shopping By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 06:00:50 -0700 RANT AND RAVE Rant to the building security guard, who seemed to lack any empathy as he told a mother and son they couldn’t draw with chalk in the building courtyard. With things as they currently are, I look forward to seeing these ephemeral art displays. Rave to others in Bellevue leaving chalk flowers, cats and […] Full Article Life Lifestyle
ant Rant & Rave: Reader not happy with neighbor By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 06:00:39 -0700 RAVE to the person who found my credit card that fell out of my pocket at the Fourth Avenue Costco! I didn’t realize I had lost it until I got home. I called Costco and sure enough, they had it. Thank you for your honesty and thanks to the Costco staff who held on to […] Full Article Life Lifestyle
ant Seattle Times Features Staff Picks: How to make mom feel special on this socially distant Mother’s Day By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 06:00:40 -0700 With social distancing efforts (or just distance) keeping many families apart for Mother's Day, our features staffers share how they'll be celebrating their moms this weekend. Happy Mother's Day! Full Article Books Entertainment Food & Drink Life Lifestyle Movies Music
ant Rant & Rave: Reader encourages shoppers to wear masks By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 06:00:45 -0700 RAVE to the Washington State Employment Security Department. I had never submitted an unemployment claim before and wasn’t sure what to expect, particularly as I am self-employed. The process was explained clearly and took about 25 minutes. The money was in my account in two days. I am so grateful that I plan to contribute […] Full Article Life Lifestyle
ant Rant & Rave: Readers observe others not social distancing By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:51 -0700 RANT to families that are not social distancing their kids from others. Including those families from Western Washington that come to weekend homes in Central and Eastern Washington and don’t wear masks or social distance. RAVE to the O’Reilly employee who not only helped me, but took the time to teach me how to change […] Full Article Life Lifestyle
ant Coronavirus unemployment: Bartenders, dental assistants top list of Washington’s hardest-hit jobs By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 06:00:41 -0700 About 14,800 initial unemployment claims by bartenders were filed from March 8 through April 25, which closely matches the number of people estimated to work as bartenders in Washington in the second quarter of 2020. Full Article Data Economy Health Nation & World Politics Northwest
ant SBA slashes disaster-loan cap to $150,000 from $2 million, shuts out nearly all new applicants By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 08:14:23 -0700 After initially telling businesses that individual disaster loans could be as high as $2 million, the Small Business Administration has now imposed a $150,000 limit without publicly announcing the change, people familiar with the situation said. Full Article Business Economy Nation
ant Coronavirus unemployment: Bartenders, dental assistants top list of Washington’s hardest-hit jobs By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 06:00:41 -0700 About 14,800 initial unemployment claims by bartenders were filed from March 8 through April 25, which closely matches the number of people estimated to work as bartenders in Washington in the second quarter of 2020. Full Article Data Economy Health Nation & World Politics Northwest
ant Advertising adjusts for a new reality: sweatpants for staying home and toilet paper that cares By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 06:16:16 -0700 On the TV, a bearded man sits alone in an empty white room. He’s dressed like a military officer in a campy musical and is holding a giant bowl of popcorn that he touches only after using hand sanitizer. It’s a 15-second advertisement starring Captain Obvious, the spokesman for Hotels.com, urging everyone to keep their […] Full Article Business Nation Nation & World Nation & World Politics TV/Streaming World
ant Anderson Cooper is a father; gives infant son a special name By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:49:48 -0700 NEW YORK (AP) — Anderson Cooper is a father, a milestone the CNN anchor says for a while he didn’t believe would ever happen. Cooper announced the birth of his son, Wyatt, Thursday evening on his show and in a lengthy Instagram post. His son was born on Monday via a surrogate, the newsman said, […] Full Article Entertainment Nation TV/Streaming
ant What’s in the water in Maple Valley? ‘The Voice’ contestant Zan Fiskum follows in musical footsteps of Brandi Carlile and Benicio Bryant By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 06:00:50 -0700 When Maple Valley's Zan Fiskum appears on “The Voice” Monday night, she'll be continuing a growing tradition started by Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile, and continued by wunderkind musician Benicio Bryant. Full Article Entertainment Music TV/Streaming
ant Hunt is on for giant, bee-killing hornet in Washington state By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 07:05:00 -0700 The Asian giant hornet, the world’s largest hornet and an invasive species first documented in the state late last year, can attack and kill a honey bee colony in a few hours. The Washington Department of Agriculture confirmed the first two sightings of the predator in December, and also reported two unconfirmed but probable sightings. […] Full Article Agriculture Business Environment Local News Northwest
ant Tyson Foods idles largest pork plant as virus slams industry By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 06:36:40 -0700 IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Tyson Foods suspended operations Wednesday at an Iowa plant that is critical to the nation’s pork supply but was blamed for fueling a massive coronavirus outbreak in the region. The Arkansas-based company said the closure of the plant in Waterloo would deny a vital market to hog farmers and further […] Full Article Agriculture Business Health Nation
ant Severe coronavirus outbreaks stagger some meat-packing plants in Washington By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:49:18 -0700 The toll on the meat processing industry has stunned some of industry's biggest players, and prompted an urgent push to redefine workplace protections needed to keep products flowing into grocery stores amid the global pandemic. Full Article Agriculture Business Food & Drink Health Local News
ant Through coronavirus pandemic and two world wars, this Des Moines nursery keeps people planting and believing By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 06:00:42 -0700 Zenith Holland Nursery has seen times like this before — and survived. The Des Moines nursery opened in 1907, survived two world wars and remains open during the coronavirus shutdown. Full Article Agriculture Business Garden Life Local News Outdoors
ant Trump declares meat supply ‘critical,’ aiming to reopen plants By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 18:27:42 -0700 While companies have been drawing on stockpiles of meat in cold storage, they have warned that supplies to supermarkets could soon dwindle as plants remain closed amid illnesses. Pressure has been mounting on the Trump administration to take action. Full Article Agriculture Business Health Nation Nation & World Nation & World Politics
ant Early test results suggest widespread coronavirus infections at Washington state’s largest beef plant, Tyson By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 18:19:45 -0700 The plant, located in Walla Walla County, largely shut down last week amid a major outbreak that already had resulted in more than 125 workers sickened, including one who died. Since then, 56 more have tested positive, with more test results to come. Full Article Agriculture Business Economy Local News
ant Seahawks get four prime-time games, open Sept. 13 at Atlanta as 2020 schedule is set By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:55:34 -0700 Seattle will play four prime-time games for the eighth consecutive year (and could get the maximum five later if one is flexed), including its home opener Sept. 20 against the Patriots on "Sunday Night Football." Full Article NFL Seahawks Sports
ant Basketball helped power Jets’ Fant to football success By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:31:53 -0700 NEW YORK (AP) — George Fant spent most of his college days at Western Kentucky shooting basketballs and grabbing rebounds as a physical power forward with big-time hoop dreams. He had no idea then that football would ultimately be his path to stardom. Heck, Fant didn’t even play the sport until his fifth year of […] Full Article College Sports NBA NFL Sports
ant Basketball helped power Jets’ Fant to football success By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:31:53 -0700 NEW YORK (AP) — George Fant spent most of his college days at Western Kentucky shooting basketballs and grabbing rebounds as a physical power forward with big-time hoop dreams. He had no idea then that football would ultimately be his path to stardom. Heck, Fant didn’t even play the sport until his fifth year of […] Full Article College Sports NBA NFL Sports
ant Basketball helped power Jets’ Fant to football success By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:31:53 -0700 NEW YORK (AP) — George Fant spent most of his college days at Western Kentucky shooting basketballs and grabbing rebounds as a physical power forward with big-time hoop dreams. He had no idea then that football would ultimately be his path to stardom. Heck, Fant didn’t even play the sport until his fifth year of […] Full Article College Sports NBA NFL Sports
ant Basketball helped power Jets’ Fant to football success By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:31:53 -0700 NEW YORK (AP) — George Fant spent most of his college days at Western Kentucky shooting basketballs and grabbing rebounds as a physical power forward with big-time hoop dreams. He had no idea then that football would ultimately be his path to stardom. Heck, Fant didn’t even play the sport until his fifth year of […] Full Article College Sports NBA NFL Sports
ant Turning to New Hampshire, Democratic Rivals Jostle for Advantage By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 04:17:23 -0800 The candidates put their own spin on the Iowa uncertainty -- and quickly moved on to the next battleground. Full Article Nation & World Nation & World Politics
ant Quarantine Can Be Tough. Russian Ministry Offers Guidance By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 07:07:00 -0400 Don't stay mad at your family for longer than 10 minutes while in quarantine. That's courtesy of Russia's Health Ministry, which issued the advisory: How to Survive Self Isolation and Not Go Crazy. Full Article
ant Tyson's Largest Pork Plant Reopens As Tests Show Surge In Coronavirus Cases By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:51:00 -0400 The Tyson Foods plant in Waterloo, Iowa, reopened Thursday after a coronavirus outbreak there. Black Hawk County Sheriff Tony Thompson says he'd support a second shutdown if the changes aren't enough. Full Article
ant RIVM-experts: 'Aankondigen van versoepelingen kan mensen nonchalant maken' By nos.nl Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 08:50:17 +0200 Eerder dan gedacht kondigde het kabinet deze week een 'routekaart' aan met versoepelingen. De veranderingen die volgende week ingaan, zijn door de modelleurs van het RIVM nauwkeurig doorgerekend. Maar wat de grotere versoepelingen die later gepland staan voor effect hebben, is nog onduidelijk. Toch zijn ze bij het RIVM niet bang dat het opheffen van de maatregelen tot een nieuwe golf aan besmettingen leidt. Ze maken zich meer zorgen over de vraag of mensen zich wel aan de basisregels - handen wassen, afstand houden en thuisblijven bij ziekte - blijven houden. "De onzekerheden zijn best wel groot", zeggen hoofd infectieziektebestrijding Jaap van Dissel en Jacco Wallinga, bij het RIVM verantwoordelijk voor de rekenmodellen. De NOS sprak met hen over het risico om nu al versoepelingen voor de zomer af te kondigen en waarom ze mensen niet gaan adviseren zelfgemaakte mondkapjes te dragen. Vorige week vonden jullie het nog te vroeg voor een exitstrategie, en nu ligt er een exitstrategie. Wat is er in een paar dagen gebeurd? Van Dissel: "Wij zeiden niet dat er geen exitstrategie mogelijk was. Waar het vorige week over ging, is of je al een heel plan tot aan november kunt vaststellen. En daarvan hebben we gezegd: we monitoren, we kijken wat er gebeurt, en op grond daarvan ga je stappen zetten. En dat is in feite ook de logica van wat er nu gepresenteerd is. En er is afgesproken dat steeds voordat de volgende stap plaatsvindt, het kabinet naar alle waarschijnlijkheid vragen zal stellen aan het Outbreak Management Team (OMT), zodat we dingen kunnen doorrekenen." De exitstrategie is dus: trial and error, kijken hoe het gaat en hoe we eruit komen? Van Dissel: "Trial and error klinkt alsof er te weinig bekend is. De logica zit er vooral in dat de eerste stappen met name gericht zijn op het vrijgeven van lokale en van individuele activiteiten: in eigen stad en persoon-op-persoon contact. Terwijl je ziet dat naarmate je verder komt in de routekaart, afhankelijk van het effect van de versoepelingen, ook meer de gezamenlijke en regionale activiteiten een rol krijgen." De effecten van de versoepelingen van volgende week zijn doorgerekend. Hebben jullie ook doorgerekend wat er gebeurt als de terrassen en musea na 1 juni weer opengaan? Wallinga: "Nee, dat komt later. Wij doen het in stapjes. Als we alles vooruit zouden rekenen, dan stapelen we onzekerheid op onzekerheid. Daar kun je niet zoveel mee." Maar kun je wel schatten wat de impact gaat zijn? Wallinga: "Eigenlijk niet. Onze berekeningen over de versoepelingen van volgende week geven aan hoe het gaat onder gelijkblijvende omstandigheden. Misschien is dat wel een beetje misleidend: we weten ook dat die omstandigheden niet gelijk blijven. Mensen gaan op een gegeven moment hun gedrag aanpassen. Die onzekerheden zijn best wel groot." Wallinga: "We weten bijvoorbeeld niet hoe de basisregels, handen wassen en afstand houden, worden nageleefd in de zomervakantie. En dat gaat best wel veel verschil maken. Dat is voor ons de grote onzekerheid. En misschien zou dat effect belangrijker kunnen zijn dan het effect van een van de pakketten met versoepelingen." "Waar ik zelf heel erg naar kijk, is de stijging van het besmettingsgetal in Denemarken. Dat valt niet samen met het openen van de scholen daar. Maar het zou wel kunnen samenvallen met de aankondiging van het openen van de scholen. Wat misschien een effect is - zeg ik naar aanleiding van de persconferentie nu - is dat mensen denken: 'ach het gaat allemaal wel meevallen', en dat ze die basisregels niet naleven." Was het dan wel verstandig van het kabinet om nu al een routekaart voor de zomer te presenteren? Wallinga: "Dat is een beleidsvraag. Wij rekenen alleen de gevolgen uit. Die vraag moet je echt in Den Haag stellen." Hoeveel mensen worden er op dit moment nog besmet? Wallinga: "Dat weten we op dit moment niet. De laatste schatting is van bijna een maand terug. Wij konden dat tot een paar weken geleden nog wel reconstrueren, maar voor de meest recente weken lukt dat niet meer goed. Omdat er bijvoorbeeld bij de Nivel-peilstations, de huisartsen, te weinig positief geteste mensen komen." Hoe controleren jullie dan of het aantal besmettingen oploopt? Wallinga: "Dat is een belangrijke vraag. We hebben natuurlijk de ziekenhuisopnames, IC-opnames en de berekening van het besmettingsgetal. Maar die lopen allemaal achter op de besmettingen. We hebben ook snellere indicatoren, zoals de infectieradar: een website waar mensen klachten kunnen doorgeven." Van Dissel: "En belangrijk is natuurlijk ook dat er wordt gewerkt aan de testuitbreiding. Dat het straks mogelijk is om iedereen met klachten te testen, dat is natuurlijk een hele snelle indicator." Is het een harde voorwaarde voor versoepeling dat het testen op 1 juni op orde is? Van Dissel: "We hebben gezegd dat we graag zien dat het op orde is. Maar het zou onwaarschijnlijk zijn dat er zich een geweldige uitbreiding van besmettingen voordoet, zonder dat we het zien bij de Nivel-peilstations. Het kan allemaal, maar is onwaarschijnlijk." Opnieuw ging het deze week over de mondkapjes. Het kabinet heeft besloten vanaf 1 juni mondmaskers in het openbaar vervoer te verplichten. Een besluit dat niet is genomen op advies van het OMT. Volgens Van Dissel is er "onvoldoende wetenschappelijk ondersteuning om daar een positief advies over te geven". Hij stelt dat alle wetenschappelijke studies gedaan zijn in een situatie waarin mensen in de publieke ruimte geen afstand hielden, handen wasten en thuis bleven bij ziekte. "En zelfs dan vind je maar in een paar studies een klein beetje effect", aldus Van Dissel. Twee weken geleden ging u nog verder. Toen zei u dat er studies zijn die zeggen dat specifiek de zelfgemaakte maskers kunnen leiden tot meer infecties. Van Dissel: "Dat is ook zo. Een deel van de onderzoeken toont aan dat je een schijnveiligheid creëert, bijvoorbeeld bij verkeerd gebruik. Dat is een beetje het punt. Tegelijkertijd zie je dat alle Europese landen ongeveer tot een zelfde beoordeling komen. En dan kunnen landen nog steeds kiezen. Een aantal landen zegt dan: we adviseren niks, zoals de Scandinavische landen. En er zijn landen die zeggen: er zijn wat studies die toch wat effect laten zien, en als men mondkapjes dan op een goede manier worden gebruikt, dan vinden we het vanuit de politiek toch een zinvolle maatregel." Maar waarom adviseert u dan niet: kies dan voor de iets betere mondmaskers, die je kunt kopen bij de drogisterij, en niet de zelfgemaakte? Van Dissel: "Dan moet ik je toch naar het beleid verwijzen. Want onze mening is helder. Maar hier ontstaat natuurlijk een markt, waarbij het makkelijk is om ze aan te schaffen in een automaat bij het station of in de supermarkt. Dus niet iedereen hoeft ze zelf te gaan knippen en naaien." Full Article
ant Stock Alert: Quest Diagnostics Stock Up 7% On Consumer-Initiated Antibody Test Launch By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:18:46 GMT Shares of Quest Diagnostics Inc. (DGX) are rising over 7% in pre-market today, after the company announced the launch of consumer-initiated COVID-19 antibody test through QuestDirect. Full Article
ant Is Sysco Well Positioned As Restaurants Start Reopening? By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:31:32 GMT Foodservice giant Sysco Corp. (SYY) has been significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic that has forced many of its customers such as restaurants, office cafeterias and hospitality facilities to remain temporarily closed. However, the company said it is seeing weekly improvements and expects this trend to continue. Sysco's primary customer base is the restaurant industry. Full Article
ant Stock Alert: Tesla Up 4% On News Of California Plant Opening By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:42:30 GMT Shares of Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) are up more than 4% Friday morning. Full Article
ant U.K. Airlines, Airports Fear 'Devastating Impact' Of Possible Quarantine Rules By www.npr.org Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:38:56 -0400 Trade groups expect the British government to roll out new coronavirus travel restrictions on Sunday, including a quarantine for out-of-country arrivals. And they're already pushing back publicly. Full Article
ant Trump Orders Meat Processing Plants To Stay Open To Protect Food Supply By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:44:52 GMT President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that requires meat processing plants in the country to remain open to ensure the continued supply of products like beef, pork, and poultry to the public. Signing the order Tuesday, Trump said, "We're working very hard to make sure our food supply chain is sound and plentiful." U.S. meat processing plants had become COVID hotspots, where more t Full Article