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Residents undergo COVID-19 testing in north China's Shaanxi Province in December 2021

Government & Politics / Health Care

Lack of Info on China’s COVID-19 Surge Stirs Global Concern

The U.S., Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan and Italy have announced testing requirements for passengers from China. read more >

by Associated Press - December 29, 2022, 2:28pm

A vial of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

Government & Politics / Health Care

Pfizer Seeks to Expand Omicron Booster to 5- to 11-Year-Olds

FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks said last week he expected a decision on boosters for that age group soon. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - September 26, 2022, 2:53pm

Government & Politics / Health Care

US Clears Updated COVID Boosters Targeting Newest Variants

The move by the Food and Drug Administration tweaks the recipe of shots made by Pfizer and rival Moderna that already have saved millions of lives. read more >

by Associated Press - August 31, 2022, 10:43am

Health Care

Moderna Says Updated COVID Shot Boosts Omicron Protection

Moderna's preliminary study results show people given the combination shot experienced a higher boost in omicron-fighting antibodies than if they just got a fourth dose of the original vaccine. read more >

by Associated Press - June 9, 2022, 2:54pm

Health Care

Estimated 73% of US Now Immune to Omicron: Is That Enough?

It's expected to prevent or shorten new illnesses in protected people and reduce the amount of virus circulating overall. read more >

by Associated Press - February 18, 2022, 7:24am

A traveler at Los Angeles International Airport walks past a COVID-19 testing site.

Government & Politics / Health Care / Insurance

AP Sources: White House Seeks Another $30B for COVID Battle

The majority of the money would be spent on vaccines and treatments. read more >

by Associated Press - February 16, 2022, 9:55am

Government & Politics / Health Care

UAMS Gets $10M Grant to Expand Vaccine Outreach Efforts

The funds will help support vaccination efforts in the most vulnerable and medically underserved communities across the state. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - February 15, 2022, 10:12am

A sign adverstising open positions at a North Carolina grocery chain

Government & Politics / Health Care / Restaurants & Food

A Dismal Jobs Figure is Likely for January, but Economists Expect a Quick Rebound

If losses are reported, as some analysts predict, there would be little mystery about the culprit. read more >

by Associated Press - February 3, 2022, 11:23am

The Port of Long Beach, California

Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Business Services

US Economy Grew 5.7% in 2021, Fastest Pace Since 1984

Private investment rocketed 32% higher, boosted by a surge in business inventories. read more >

by Associated Press - January 27, 2022, 11:10am

Restaurants & Food / Small Business

Rising Costs Add to Pandemic Pain for Small Businesses

There's plenty of consumer demand, but supply chain constraints are creating financial pressure. read more >

by Associated Press - January 17, 2022, 3:30pm

Nonprofits

At Many Churches, Pandemic Hits Collection Plates, Budgets

Federal PPP loans have helped some churches stay afloat, but lower attendance is taking a toll. read more >

by Associated Press - January 17, 2022, 3:24pm

Agriculture & Poultry / Public Companies

Tyson Foods Switches Shareholders Meeting to Virtual

The omicron surge led to the decision. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 17, 2022, 10:51am

Shoppers at a TJ Maxx & HomeGoods store in Boston.

Retail

December Retail Sales Fall 1.9% After Early Holiday Rush

Department store sales fell 7% and online sales fell 8.7%. read more >

by Associated Press - January 14, 2022, 11:43am

Government & Politics / Health Care / Insurance

Home COVID Tests to be Covered by Insurers Starting Saturday

The Biden administration hopes that by easing access to testing, it can help slow the spread of the virus. read more >

by Associated Press - January 11, 2022, 9:33am

Government & Politics / Health Care

Panel Approves $50M Emergency Request for More Beds at Arkansas Hospitals

The money will be used to add 265 beds at 11 hospitals under pressure from the omicron surge. read more >

by Scott Carroll - January 10, 2022, 2:36pm

A sign adverstising open positions at a North Carolina grocery chain

Business Services / Government & Politics / Restaurants & Food

US Adds Modest 199,000 Jobs as Unemployment Sinks to 3.9%

Wages also rose sharply, a sign that companies are competing fiercely to fill their open jobs. read more >

by Associated Press - January 7, 2022, 10:47am

Business Services / Government & Politics / Insurance

US Jobless Claims Rise by 7,000, Still Low at 207,000

The omicron variant so far does not appear to have triggered significant layoffs. read more >

by Associated Press - January 6, 2022, 9:58am

Manufacturing

US Manufacturing Activity Slows to 11-Month Low in December

Companies are still combating supply chain problems. read more >

by Associated Press - January 4, 2022, 11:16am

Business Services / Construction / Restaurants & Food

A Record Number of Americans Quit Their Jobs in November

Quits were high in the low-wage hotel and restaurant industries. read more >

by Associated Press - January 4, 2022, 10:58am

Skilled hands conduct a quality inspection at Cloyes Gear & Products which is based in Fort Smith and has a 155,000-SF manufacturing plant in Paris (Logan County).

Business Services / Construction / Energy

December Report: Midwest Economy, Confidence Improve

The overall index for Arkansas expanded to 66.1 from 54.6. read more >

by Associated Press - January 4, 2022, 10:10am