Face mask fashion: Must-have accessory boosts struggling retailers
Fask-mask fashion is all the rage as consumers clamor for the must-have accessory, which is helping strugging retailers regain their footing.
As vaccinations ramp up and governments around the world focus on reopening and recovery, COVID -19 infections are surging in many areas and virus variants loom. We can’t put this pandemic in the rear-view mirror no matter how hard we try.
COVID cases are up in more than 27 states across the U.S., with Michigan reporting the highest level of daily new infections on a per capita basis, according to CNBC. Hospitalizations are on the rise, ICUs are filling up, and a growing number of young people are among the victims.
The news out of India is just heartbreaking.
Dose of hope
Vaccinations are becoming more widely available in many countries and states – with FANTASTIC results:
US officials halted distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine this week after six reports of rare blood clots, but other drug makers are picking up the pace.
The battered economy is showing some positive signs of recovery.
No, really, you can’t ignore it forever: COVID-19 update
Within hours of the first presidential debate, Americans began searching "how to apply for Canadian citizenship" and "how to move to New Zealand" - taking them from a previous "zero" ranking to 100, the highest score attributable by Google Trends.
More news you need to know
COVID continues to mutate and spread around the world.
The restaurant industry is struggling to recover.
The pandemic’s devastating impact on mothers continue to unfold.
Quote of the day
“Heart, I implore you,
it’s time to come back from the dark.”
– Mary Oliver
