Posts Tagged Opioids
Opioid Crisis Costs Virginia About $6 Billion a Year in Lost Productivity
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 27, 2017
Credit: Center for Economic Analysis and Policy
Virginia’s opioid crisis has a well-known human cost. But what’s the financial cost? A new study shows how much it is hurting our economy. Michael Pope reports.
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From NPR News- In Fourth Of July Remarks, Trump Attacks 'Radical Left' July 5, 2020At the "Salute to America" event, Trump referred to protesters calling for the removal of statues as an "angry mob" and likened the defeat of the "radical left" with defeating Nazis and terrorists.
- Trump Signs Small Business Loan Program Extension July 4, 2020The Paycheck Protection Program, enacted to help small businesses dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, had expired Tuesday. With Trump's signature Saturday, the new deadline to apply is Aug. 8.
- States Shatter Coronavirus Records As Officials Eye Holiday Weekend With Alarm July 4, 2020Both Florida and South Carolina reported their highest-ever daily totals for new cases. They're not alone: The number is spiking across the U.S., and July Fourth celebrations may only make it worse.
- At Least 15 Feared Dead After Torrential Rains Sweep Through Southern Japan July 4, 2020Japanese officials say it's the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the region. More than 200,000 people were asked to evacuate.
- 1 Killed, 1 Injured After Vehicle Careens Into Protesters In Seattle July 4, 2020Police have the driver in custody, but no motive has been given. Videos on social media depict the vehicle apparently swerving into a group of protesters on a freeway overnight.
- In Fourth Of July Remarks, Trump Attacks 'Radical Left' July 5, 2020
- From BBC News
- Fourth of July: Trump vows to defeat 'radical left' in Independence Day speech July 5, 2020The president says his Covid-19 strategy is "moving along well", despite a nationwide surge in cases.
- Coronavirus: 'Crystal clear' drunk people will not socially distance July 5, 2020As people in England enjoy their first night out in months, police voice fears about social distancing.
- Coronavirus: Quarantine rules relaxed for sports teams and film crews July 5, 2020New rules mean F1, international football, golf and snooker tournaments can return in England.
- Coronavirus: NHS England launches tool to aid long-term recovery July 4, 2020An online portal will launch in England later this month to help people with ongoing symptoms.
- Coronavirus lockdowns: Where is next after Leicester? July 4, 2020Trends in recent coronavirus infections suggest Leicester is very different from the rest of the UK.
- Fourth of July: Trump vows to defeat 'radical left' in Independence Day speech July 5, 2020
