I’m retired and 65, and usually take on seasonal retail work. The extra cash gives me a nice boost for the holidays. I’m worried employers won’t consider me due to my age, given the COVID situation. I know they can’t normally discriminate, but can they use that as an excuse not to hire me? My… Read More »
FDA Approves Veklury (remdesivir) for the Treatment of COVID-19 FOSTER CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 22, 2020– Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the antiviral drug Veklury (remdesivir) for the treatment of patients with COVID-19 requiring hospitalization. As an antiviral drug, Veklury works to stop replication… Read More »
By MICHAEL MILLENSON When powerful politicians confront a life-threatening diagnosis, it can change policy priorities. In addition to President Trump and a slew of top aides, five U.S. senators and 15 members of the House of Representatives have now tested positive or been presumed positive in tests for Covid-19 as of Oct. 5, according to… Read More »
Accommodation vouchers are being offered to boost tourism across South Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic but the state opposition says they’re too limited. The Great State vouchers, which became available from Thursday, offer $ 100 off accommodation in Adelaide and $ 50 off in regional centres, provided travellers are staying at participating venues. Premier Steven… Read More »