Jokowi Era railway transformation

Jokowi Era railway transformation

Jakarta – When they talk about railways in Indonesia, the public is immediately reminded of the image of Ignasius Jonan. In Jonan’s hands, there were major changes to train services. No more stories about “taper” groups on the Jabodetabek passenger train (KRL). The hawks that were often available at that time on all economy trains … Read more

Americans with Mild COVID-19 Symptoms Can End Isolation After a Day Without Fever, New CDC Guidelines Say

Americans with Mild COVID-19 Symptoms Can End Isolation After a Day Without Fever, New CDC Guidelines Say

New CDC Guidelines: COVID-19 Isolation for Positive Cases Reduced Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, according to the recent announcement by U.S. health officials. The change in guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that individuals can return to work or … Read more

Challenges Faced by Rural Teachers During Covid-19 Pandemic: Study Results

Challenges Faced by Rural Teachers During Covid-19 Pandemic: Study Results

Half of the teachers in rural schools reported anxiety about not having adequate means and conditions to attend to distance education during the covid-19 pandemic. Furthermore, 49% of teachers reported difficulty organizing their work time, as 78.4% perceived an increase in workload. 44 percent of rural teachers reported that none of their students have access … Read more

Biking Boom: Daily Bike Trips Surge Nationwide from 2019 to 2022, According to StreetLight Data

Between 2019 and 2022, daily bike trips grew 37% nationwide, according to StreetLighta transportation data company. In Las Vegas, biking activity surged about 70% – the biggest jump in the Mountain West and fourth-biggest jump in the country. New York City saw the largest increase at 97%, followed by San Diego (71%) and Bakersfield, Calif. … Read more

West Virginia Health Office Manager Indicted for $34 Million COVID Relief Payment Fraud

West Virginia Health Office Manager Indicted for  Million COVID Relief Payment Fraud

A federal grand jury has indicted a West Virginia state health office manager on charges that he approved more than $34 million in coronavirus pandemic relief payments to a private firm without verifying that the vendor provided goods and services it was under contract to deliver. The indictment filed Tuesday in federal court in Charleston … Read more

Bike Trip Boom: 37% Increase Nationwide from 2019-2022 According to StreetLight

Between 2019 and 2022, daily bike trips grew 37% nationwide, according to StreetLighta transportation data company. In Las Vegas, biking activity surged about 70% – the biggest jump in the Mountain West and fourth-biggest jump in the country. New York City saw the largest increase at 97%, followed by San Diego (71%) and Bakersfield, Calif. … Read more

The Growing Biking Boom in the Mountain West: Latest Report Reveals Surprising Statistics

The Growing Biking Boom in the Mountain West: Latest Report Reveals Surprising Statistics

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, bike riding took off all over the country as people looked for ways to get outside and exercise. A new report reveals that the biking boom is still growing in many cities, including parts of the Mountain West. Between 2019 and 2022, daily bike trips grew 37% nationwide, according to … Read more

Fall Flu and Covid Vaccination: Recommendations for Different Target Populations

Fall Flu and Covid Vaccination: Recommendations for Different Target Populations

Virologists and pediatricians, vaccine experts, indicated that this fall the flu and covid vaccination will not be generalized, since both are “complementary” although they have “small differences.” Thus, on the one hand, they have echoed the recommendation to vaccinate against seasonal flu to “all” children between six months and five years, being the age group … Read more

Chancellor Marcelo Ebrard Receives Joe Kiani Humanitarian Award for COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts

Chancellor Marcelo Ebrard Receives Joe Kiani Humanitarian Award for COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts

The chancellor Marcelo Ebrard received the “Joe Kiani Humanitarian Award” in Newport, California, for his efforts to purchase vaccines during the covid-19 pandemic. Joe Kiani, Founder of Patient Safety Movement Foundationexpressed his appreciation to the Secretary of Foreign Relations “because he went above and beyond for the people of Mexico and for the people Latin … Read more