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Coronavirus
fromFast Company
1 week ago

White House replaces Covid.gov with 'Lab Leak' webpage, blames origins of outbreak on Wuhan laboratory

The White House has launched a new COVID-19 webpage promoting the lab leak theory as the most likely origin.
philosophy
fromThe Philosopher
1 week ago

The Pandemic Was A Portal

The rhetoric surrounding Covid-19 has shifted from collective solidarity to individual responsibility, highlighting social disparities in health outcomes.
Coronavirus
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Covid.gov now points to a 'lab leak' conspiracy website

Covid.gov and Covidtests.gov now promote lab leak conspiracy theories.
There is concern over the integrity of government health information.
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Trump Declares Lab Leak as True Origins' of Covid on New Website

The Trump administration's new Covid website promotes a disputed lab leak theory over the more widely accepted animal-to-human transmission theory.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Amid Growing Health Threats, Nurses Are Still Fighting for Basic Protections

Health care workers express concern over persistent unpreparedness for future pandemics despite the ongoing threats posed by COVID and other diseases.
Public health
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 days ago

5 Places to Turn for Accurate Health Information

Federal health websites' credibility is in jeopardy after alterations and outages, impacting public trust.
Trust in public health institutions is declining, raising concerns over reliance on social media for health information.
Coronavirus
fromFast Company
1 week ago

White House replaces Covid.gov with 'Lab Leak' webpage, blames origins of outbreak on Wuhan laboratory

The White House has launched a new COVID-19 webpage promoting the lab leak theory as the most likely origin.
philosophy
fromThe Philosopher
1 week ago

The Pandemic Was A Portal

The rhetoric surrounding Covid-19 has shifted from collective solidarity to individual responsibility, highlighting social disparities in health outcomes.
Coronavirus
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Covid.gov now points to a 'lab leak' conspiracy website

Covid.gov and Covidtests.gov now promote lab leak conspiracy theories.
There is concern over the integrity of government health information.
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Trump Declares Lab Leak as True Origins' of Covid on New Website

The Trump administration's new Covid website promotes a disputed lab leak theory over the more widely accepted animal-to-human transmission theory.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Amid Growing Health Threats, Nurses Are Still Fighting for Basic Protections

Health care workers express concern over persistent unpreparedness for future pandemics despite the ongoing threats posed by COVID and other diseases.
Public health
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 days ago

5 Places to Turn for Accurate Health Information

Federal health websites' credibility is in jeopardy after alterations and outages, impacting public trust.
Trust in public health institutions is declining, raising concerns over reliance on social media for health information.
more#public-health
#parenting
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 hours ago
Parenting

Opinion | Dads Are Spending More Time With Their Kids Post-Pandemic

The pandemic positively influenced American fathers' involvement in childcare, leading to increased family bonding time.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago
Parenting

Bay Area mom creates app to help parents find childcare on demand

June Care connects families with local caregivers, addressing the childcare crisis exacerbated by the pandemic.
Parenting
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 hours ago

Opinion | Dads Are Spending More Time With Their Kids Post-Pandemic

The pandemic positively influenced American fathers' involvement in childcare, leading to increased family bonding time.
Parenting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Bay Area mom creates app to help parents find childcare on demand

June Care connects families with local caregivers, addressing the childcare crisis exacerbated by the pandemic.
more#parenting
#vaccine
OMG science
fromNature
1 day ago

Daily briefing: COVID booster jabs given in the same arm as the original work faster

A COVID-19 booster in the same arm as the first dose is more effective.
Democratic committees cite science more than Republican committees.
Urban spiders adapt their web-building to environmental vibrations.
Coronavirus
fromNature
1 day ago

COVID vaccine works faster with both doses in the same arm

Receiving a COVID-19 booster in the same arm as the first dose enhances immune response compared to the opposite arm.
OMG science
fromNature
1 day ago

Daily briefing: COVID booster jabs given in the same arm as the original work faster

A COVID-19 booster in the same arm as the first dose is more effective.
Democratic committees cite science more than Republican committees.
Urban spiders adapt their web-building to environmental vibrations.
Coronavirus
fromNature
1 day ago

COVID vaccine works faster with both doses in the same arm

Receiving a COVID-19 booster in the same arm as the first dose enhances immune response compared to the opposite arm.
more#vaccine
#education
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Kids' education suffered irreversible damage during pandemic lockdowns - new book holds media, pols accountable

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically impacted children's lives, leading parents to blame officials for prolonged school closures.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
9 hours ago
Higher education

The Croydon primary schools where students are achieving higher than expected

Croydon students slightly surpass national average in higher academic standards despite COVID-19 challenges.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Kids' education suffered irreversible damage during pandemic lockdowns - new book holds media, pols accountable

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically impacted children's lives, leading parents to blame officials for prolonged school closures.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
9 hours ago
Higher education

The Croydon primary schools where students are achieving higher than expected

Croydon students slightly surpass national average in higher academic standards despite COVID-19 challenges.
more#education
#fraud
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago
NYC startup

U.S. border agent is charged in COVID-19 business loan fraud scheme, authorities say

A U.S. Customs officer was arrested for fraudulently obtaining nearly $150,000 in COVID-19 relief funds.
fromMiami Herald
15 hours ago
Miami food

2 Venezuelans with TPS jailed after ripping off PPP loans in South Florida: feds

Two Venezuelan TPS holders were indicted for fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funds through PPP loans.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago
NYC startup

U.S. border agent is charged in COVID-19 business loan fraud scheme, authorities say

A U.S. Customs officer was arrested for fraudulently obtaining nearly $150,000 in COVID-19 relief funds.
fromMiami Herald
15 hours ago
Miami food

2 Venezuelans with TPS jailed after ripping off PPP loans in South Florida: feds

Two Venezuelan TPS holders were indicted for fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funds through PPP loans.
more#fraud
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

CNBC's Joe Kernen Laments Trump Administration's Self-Inflicted' Economic Wound

International travel to the U.S. has drastically decreased due to trade wars, risking billions in tourism revenue.
#patient-care
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Alternative medicine

Opinion | A Good Doctor Knows When to Bend the Rules

Medical professionals face pressure to balance standard practices with requests from families seeking trust and comfort in dire situations.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago
Mental health

The Perils and Pleasures of Telemedicine

Telemedicine alleviates pressure on healthcare facilities but presents unique challenges.
Telemedicine allows convenient patient care from various locations, enhancing access.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Perils and Pleasures of Telemedicine

Telemedicine alleviates pressure on healthcare facilities but presents unique challenges.
Telemedicine allows convenient patient care from various locations, enhancing access.
more#patient-care
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The one change that worked: I took my bra off during lockdown and never put it on again

The author's experience with long Covid caused her to reevaluate her relationship with bras and their role in her daily life.
Liverpool FC
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Denied by COVID, Liverpool fans savour title party

Liverpool fans celebrated their Premier League title victory at Anfield, marking a joyous return to festivities after previous COVID-19 restrictions.
fromUpworthy
3 days ago
Remote teams

A woman noticed a striking resemblance between JPMorgan's office perks and the show 'Severance'

Many companies are mandating a return to office work post-pandemic, as seen with JPMorgan's new policies and office perks.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Exclusive | Widow of fallen COVID cop seeks a spot on memorial wall at NYPD headquarters

NYPD officers who died from COVID-19 are considered heroes by their families and community, deserving of memorialization.
Calls for recognition of fallen officers highlight the impact of the pandemic on law enforcement.
#community
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago
SF LGBT

The trans women who sat with Pope Francis: He told me not to lose faith, because we are all equal in the eyes of God'

Priest Don Andrea provided aid to marginalized trans women during the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting compassion and support in dire times.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Food & drink

Why I Joined a Social Club

Social clubs have become more inclusive, helping to combat loneliness and improve social fitness.
fromFuncheap
1 week ago
San Francisco

Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

The Legion of Honor offers free general admission to Bay Area residents every Saturday, with limited capacity due to COVID-19.
fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

Historic sports and social club to reopen two months after sudden closure

Local sports club, May & Baker Sports and Social Club, has closed due to financial struggles exacerbated by the Covid pandemic.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago
SF LGBT

The trans women who sat with Pope Francis: He told me not to lose faith, because we are all equal in the eyes of God'

Priest Don Andrea provided aid to marginalized trans women during the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting compassion and support in dire times.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Food & drink

Why I Joined a Social Club

Social clubs have become more inclusive, helping to combat loneliness and improve social fitness.
fromFuncheap
1 week ago
San Francisco

Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

The Legion of Honor offers free general admission to Bay Area residents every Saturday, with limited capacity due to COVID-19.
fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

Historic sports and social club to reopen two months after sudden closure

Local sports club, May & Baker Sports and Social Club, has closed due to financial struggles exacerbated by the Covid pandemic.
more#community
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
4 days ago

17 Brutally Honest Confessions From A Woman Who Was Raised By Anti-Vax Parents

Engaging in vaccine discussions can lead to conflict; empathy and support are crucial in these conversations.
#television
fromDecider
1 week ago
Healthcare

7 shows like 'The Pitt' for those in search of more medical messes and real world stresses

The Pitt offers a realistic portrayal of healthcare workers' struggles, focusing on trauma without dramatizing characters' personal lives.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago
Film

Etoile review a ballet show that's absolutely not on pointe

Etoile presents a whimsical yet uncertain narrative centered on struggling ballet companies from Paris and New York planning a dramatic dancer swap.
fromDecider
1 week ago
Healthcare

7 shows like 'The Pitt' for those in search of more medical messes and real world stresses

The Pitt offers a realistic portrayal of healthcare workers' struggles, focusing on trauma without dramatizing characters' personal lives.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago
Film

Etoile review a ballet show that's absolutely not on pointe

Etoile presents a whimsical yet uncertain narrative centered on struggling ballet companies from Paris and New York planning a dramatic dancer swap.
more#television
#andrew-cuomo
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

Cuomo dismisses 'political' $450K sex-harass settlement, suggests admin helped 'save lives' during COVID

Cuomo dismisses $450,000 settlement as political while emphasizing the need to keep politics out of legal matters.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

G.O.P. Leader Asks Attorney General Pam Bondi to Prosecute Andrew Cuomo

Cuomo faces renewed calls for prosecution over alleged congressional lies regarding Covid responses.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

House Republicans ask DOJ to charge Andrew Cuomo for lying about 'calculated cover-up' of NY nursing home deaths

House Republicans push for criminal charges against Andrew Cuomo for falsely reporting nursing home deaths during COVID-19.
fromNew York Post
6 days ago
NYC politics

Andrew Cuomo ambushed by protesters during NYC mayoral candidate forum: 'Cuomo lies, people die'

Andrew Cuomo faced severe backlash from protesters regarding his past decisions during a mayoral candidate forum.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

Cuomo dismisses 'political' $450K sex-harass settlement, suggests admin helped 'save lives' during COVID

Cuomo dismisses $450,000 settlement as political while emphasizing the need to keep politics out of legal matters.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

G.O.P. Leader Asks Attorney General Pam Bondi to Prosecute Andrew Cuomo

Cuomo faces renewed calls for prosecution over alleged congressional lies regarding Covid responses.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

House Republicans ask DOJ to charge Andrew Cuomo for lying about 'calculated cover-up' of NY nursing home deaths

House Republicans push for criminal charges against Andrew Cuomo for falsely reporting nursing home deaths during COVID-19.
fromNew York Post
6 days ago
NYC politics

Andrew Cuomo ambushed by protesters during NYC mayoral candidate forum: 'Cuomo lies, people die'

Andrew Cuomo faced severe backlash from protesters regarding his past decisions during a mayoral candidate forum.
more#andrew-cuomo
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
London politics

Inside the world of skimpies': the barmaids in bras who pour pints in Australia's mining towns

M Ellen Burns captured the unique culture of skimpy bars in Kalgoorlie, offering a glimpse into a vibrant world during COVID-19 lockdowns.
#real-estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago
Boston real estate

Top real estate agents maintain market share despite challenges

The Boise housing market saw significant price increases during COVID-19, but success now requires consistent marketing efforts.
Kelley demonstrates how real estate professionals can adapt to changing markets by investing in digital platforms.
Surviving a real estate downturn involves tenacity and strategic marketing, as shown in Kelley's journey.
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago
Boston real estate

Top real estate agents maintain market share despite challenges

The Boise housing market saw significant price increases during COVID-19, but success now requires consistent marketing efforts.
Kelley demonstrates how real estate professionals can adapt to changing markets by investing in digital platforms.
Surviving a real estate downturn involves tenacity and strategic marketing, as shown in Kelley's journey.
more#real-estate
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Coronavirus

Tariffs on China Aren't Likely to Rescue Battered U.S. P.P.E. Industry

The U.S. medical gear manufacturing industry faces challenges due to reliance on Chinese imports, creating vulnerability during crises like the Covid pandemic.
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

Google To Deprecate Special Announcement Structured Data On July 31, 2025

Google will stop supporting Special announcement structured data by July 31, 2025, which was used for health and safety communications during COVID.
NYC parents
fromtime.com
1 week ago

Defaulted Student Loan Payments Will Restart Soon. Here's What to Know

The collection of defaulted student loans will resume on May 5, following a pandemic pause.
Approximately 10 million borrowers may default again under the new Administration's policies.
fromEarth911
1 week ago
Environment

Earth Day: 20 More Great Environmental Quotes

Inspiration and awareness for environmental responsibility can be derived from the wisdom of notable thinkers.
Mental health
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Hudson Valley hospital network agrees to mental health overhaul following state investigation

WMCHealth will restore psychiatric beds and improve mental health services following a state investigation.
#pope-francis
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

See some of the most memorable moments from Pope Francis' papacy

Pope Francis connects emotionally with people through compassionate actions, emphasizing the importance of serving the marginalized and acknowledging societal issues.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

Fox's Brian Kilmeade Takes Shots at Pope Francis on Morning of His Death Over Reverence' for Biden and Church of Anthony Fauci'

Brian Kilmeade criticized Pope Francis for his progressive views and associations, notably regarding abortion, during a discussion on his death.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

See some of the most memorable moments from Pope Francis' papacy

Pope Francis connects emotionally with people through compassionate actions, emphasizing the importance of serving the marginalized and acknowledging societal issues.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

Fox's Brian Kilmeade Takes Shots at Pope Francis on Morning of His Death Over Reverence' for Biden and Church of Anthony Fauci'

Brian Kilmeade criticized Pope Francis for his progressive views and associations, notably regarding abortion, during a discussion on his death.
more#pope-francis
#art
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

The Legion of Honor provides free general admission to Bay Area residents on Saturdays, fostering community engagement with the arts.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
NYC food

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Robert Crumb's life is a complex mix of artistic genius and problematic themes, impacting graphic literature significantly.
fromFuncheap
1 week ago
San Francisco

Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

Bay Area residents enjoy free access to the Legion of Honor's permanent galleries every Saturday.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

The Legion of Honor provides free general admission to Bay Area residents on Saturdays, fostering community engagement with the arts.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
NYC food

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Robert Crumb's life is a complex mix of artistic genius and problematic themes, impacting graphic literature significantly.
fromFuncheap
1 week ago
San Francisco

Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

Bay Area residents enjoy free access to the Legion of Honor's permanent galleries every Saturday.
more#art
#mlb
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
1 week ago

Mookie Betts Will 'Never Forget' Dodgers' Postseason At Globe Life Field

The Dodgers won their first World Series since 1988 during a unique 2020 season marked by COVID-19 restrictions and neutral site games.
fromDodger Blue
1 week ago
LA Dodgers

Mookie Betts Will 'Never Forget' Dodgers' Postseason At Globe Life Field

Dodgers' 2020 World Series win was marked by unique circumstances, including neutral-site games due to COVID-19.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
1 week ago

Mookie Betts Will 'Never Forget' Dodgers' Postseason At Globe Life Field

The Dodgers won their first World Series since 1988 during a unique 2020 season marked by COVID-19 restrictions and neutral site games.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
1 week ago

Mookie Betts Will 'Never Forget' Dodgers' Postseason At Globe Life Field

Dodgers' 2020 World Series win was marked by unique circumstances, including neutral-site games due to COVID-19.
more#mlb
Law
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'I feel like an old woman in my body': Law firm lodges 30 compensation claims over alleged Covid-19 vaccine injuries

Clients are compelled to take legal action due to absence of state compensation for vaccine injuries.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 week ago

NY Spent $452M on Medical Equipment During Pandemic That Went Unused

New York state spent $452.8 million on unused medical equipment during the pandemic, which mostly remains in storage.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago
Portland food

Children's Fairyland turns 75 and is celebrating with an exhibit at OMCA

Kymberly Miller's leadership focuses on collaboration and community-driven exhibits despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
#lab-leak-theory
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 weeks ago

Ask Ethan: Couldn't COVID-19 have originated in a Chinese lab?

The scientific consensus supports that SARS-CoV-2 emerged from a wet market, not a laboratory.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
Coronavirus

Trump Swaps Out COVID.gov For Page Blaming Chinese Lab For Virus And Attacking Biden's Pandemic Policies

The Trump administration replaced Covid-19 information with a politically charged narrative focusing on lab leak theories and discrediting previous pandemic management.
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 weeks ago

Ask Ethan: Couldn't COVID-19 have originated in a Chinese lab?

The scientific consensus supports that SARS-CoV-2 emerged from a wet market, not a laboratory.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
Coronavirus

Trump Swaps Out COVID.gov For Page Blaming Chinese Lab For Virus And Attacking Biden's Pandemic Policies

The Trump administration replaced Covid-19 information with a politically charged narrative focusing on lab leak theories and discrediting previous pandemic management.
more#lab-leak-theory
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago
Chelsea

How religion helped Hearts' Kabangu defy Covid coma

Hearts striker Elton Kabangu recounts his near-fatal battle with a lung infection during COVID-19, emphasizing resilience and faith in his recovery.
Right-wing politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Smug experts shattered our trust - now 'charlatans and cranks' fill the void

Trust in expertise remains important despite failures; abandoning it can lead to negative consequences.
Critiques of experts like Fauci should not undermine the validity of expertise itself.
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

What we still need to learn from pandemic - Harvard Gazette

School closures and COVID protocols failed to demonstrate effectiveness and caused lasting societal harm, according to experts.
#pandemic-treaty
Coronavirus
fromwww.bostonherald.com
1 week ago

WHO member countries agree on a draft pandemic treaty' to try to avoid COVID-19 mistakes

The World Health Organization has introduced a draft pandemic treaty to enhance global preparedness for future health crises.
Coronavirus
fromwww.bostonherald.com
1 week ago

WHO member countries agree on a draft pandemic treaty' to try to avoid COVID-19 mistakes

The World Health Organization has introduced a draft pandemic treaty to enhance global preparedness for future health crises.
more#pandemic-treaty
#ari-aster
Film
fromwww.esquire.com
2 weeks ago

'Eddington': Watch the Trailer for 'Yellowstone' Star Luke Grimes' Next Movie

Ari Aster's new film 'Eddington' explores chaos and horror during the early COVID-19 pandemic through a political struggle in a small town.
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago
Film

Eddington doomscrolls back to the pandemic's darkest days in new trailer

Ari Aster's 'Eddington' serves as a poignant reminder of the societal turmoil during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The film portrays complex social dynamics in a small town during a time of crisis.
Film
fromwww.esquire.com
2 weeks ago

'Eddington': Watch the Trailer for 'Yellowstone' Star Luke Grimes' Next Movie

Ari Aster's new film 'Eddington' explores chaos and horror during the early COVID-19 pandemic through a political struggle in a small town.
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago
Film

Eddington doomscrolls back to the pandemic's darkest days in new trailer

Ari Aster's 'Eddington' serves as a poignant reminder of the societal turmoil during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The film portrays complex social dynamics in a small town during a time of crisis.
more#ari-aster
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Coronavirus

Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, researched COVID symptoms shortly before succumbing to hantavirus

Betsy Arakawa researched COVID symptoms and sought care for her husband days before succumbing to hantavirus.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago
Remodel

Farewell, COVID-19 loss mitigation waterfall

FHA will end relaxed COVID-era mortgage practices on Sept. 30, introducing stricter loss mitigation rules from Oct. 1.
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago
Independent films

Eli Roth Blames COVID For Borderlands Movie's Box-Office Struggles

Director Eli Roth attributes the poor reception of Borderlands to the complications posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago
Podcast

I Ran For School Board to Oppose Our Superintendent. We Got Along, Against All Odds.

COVID-19 catalyzed a turning point in the conflicted relationship between two Tulsa school officials, leading to mutual understanding and collaboration.
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago
Marketing tech

Marketing Briefing: 'Expecting chaos': With tariff uncertainty a new constant, marketers use Covid replanning muscle

Chaos is manageable; marketers can learn from past experiences such as the pandemic.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Humor

Fionnan Sheahan: An assault conviction is no 'problem' for Micheal Martin when it's a Healy-Rae

The Cabinet's humor reflected the absurdity of post-lockdown adjustments in government.
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