WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION,updates

Latest on COVID-19





COVID-19 origins of the virus

Why is it important for scientists to look for the origins of the virus? How do scientists investigate the claim that the virus originated in a laboratory? Dr Peter Ben Embarek who leads this work explains in Science in 5.




Who can take the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine?

According to WHO's Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine is safe and effective. Nevertheless, there are specific populations for whom vaccination is not recommended.




How will we ensure fair access to COVID-19 vaccines?

Who should get access to vaccines first and how will countries allocate limited supplies?



The race for a COVID-19 vaccine, explained

How many different COVID-19 vaccines are in development and what are the differences?

More Info on WHO’s response to the pandemic

Other hot topics

Global Ebola vaccine stockpile announced



As Ebola outbreaks are relatively rare and unpredictable, there is no natural market for the vaccine. Vaccines are only secured through the establishment of the stockpile and are available in limited quantities. The Ebola vaccine is reserved for outbreak response to protect people at the highest risk of contracting Ebola.
Find out more

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,update

January 15, 2021
This message includes updates on the COVID-19 response from CDC. The COVID-19 Outbreak is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it becomes available.



Tips on Celebrating Martin Luther King Day

If you are celebrating this day of service with people outside your household, make sure you follow steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Here are some activities that are safer to do.



Drop off a meal to a neighbor.
Make hygiene kits for local homeless shelters.
Send care packages to deployed troops.
Plan an outdoor activity with people who live with you, such as a park cleanup or walk.
Attend a virtual speech or event, such as the annual religious ceremony.
Share CDC prevention messages with your friends and family.



Everyone Can Make Holiday Celebrations Safer
Wear a mask over your nose and mouth, secure it under your chin, and make sure it fits snugly against the sides of your face.
Indoors or outdoors, stay at least 6 feet away from people who don’t live with you.
Avoid crowds and indoor spaces that do not offer fresh air from outside. If indoors, bring in fresh air by opening windows and doors, if possible.
Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place, after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing and before eating.
If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Get your flu and COVID-19 shots as soon as possible.



Safer Celebrations

Celebrating virtually or with the people you live with is the safest choice this winter. If you do gather with people who don’t live with you, gatherings and activities held outdoors are safer than indoor gatherings. If hosting or attending a holiday celebration, have conversations with your guests and the host ahead of time to make sure people will be following prevention methods. Bring your own food, drinks, plates, cups, and utensils. Take the steps that everyone can take to make the holidays safer.
Safer Celebrations


Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

1600 Clifton Rd Atlanta, GA 30329 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) TTY: 888-232-6348

U.S.A.'s interesting latest news

For more information on today's action, please visit this page.
SEC Awards Nearly $600,000 to Whistleblower

Securities and Exchange Commission

Publication of Hong Kong-Related Sanctions Regulations

The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing regulations to implement Executive Order 13936 of July 14, 2020, "The President's Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization." These regulations were published in the Federal Register, and take effect, today. OFAC intends to supplement this part 585 with a more comprehensive set of regulations, which may include additional interpretive and definitional guidance and additional general licenses and statements of licensing policy.

For more information on this specific action, please visit this page

SEC Awards Nearly $600,000 to Whistleblower 01/14/2021 11:00 AM EST The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of nearly $600,000 to a whistleblower whose tip led to the success of an enforcement action.  The whistleblower substantially contributed to an open investigation by providing detailed… Issuance of Communist Chinese Military Companies General License 2 and Related Frequently Asked Questions; Issuance of Executive Order on Amending Executive Order 13959 The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued General License 2, "Authorizing Securities Exchanges Operated by U.S. Persons to Engage in Transactions Involving Securities of Communist Chinese Military Companies." OFAC has also published new frequently asked questions (871, 872, 873, 874) related to Executive Order (E.O.) 13959, "Addressing the Threat from Securities Investments that Finance Communist Chinese Military Companies." In addition, the President has issued "Executive Order on Amending Executive Order 13959–Addressing the Threat from Securities Investments that Finance Communist Chinese Military Companies." For more information on this specific action, please visit our Recent Actions page.

IRS Guidewire ,update

IRS GuideWire January 15, 2021

Issue Number: N-2021-12
Inside This Issue

Notice 2021-12 extends the temporary relief from certain requirements under § 42 for qualified low-income housing projects and under §§ 142(d) and 147(d) for qualified residential rental projects that was provided in Notice 2020-53, 2020-30 I.R.B. 151 in response to the continuing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This notice also provides relief for additional § 42 requirements not previously addressed in Notice 2020-53.

Notice 2021-12 will be in IRB: 2021-6, dated February 8, 2021.

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Issue Number: RR-2021-03
Inside This Issue

Revenue Ruling 2021-03 provides the covered compensation tables effective January 1, 2021.

Revenue Ruling 2021-03 will be in IRB: 2021-5, dated February 1, 2021.


Issue Number: IR-2021-16
Inside This Issue

2021 tax filing season begins Feb. 12; IRS outlines steps to speed refunds during pandemic

U.S.A.:Financial Crimes Enforcement Network,update

FinCEN Updates: FinCEN Announces $390,000,000 Enforcement Action Against Capital One, National Association for Violations of the Bank Secrecy Act

FinCEN Announces $390,000,000 Enforcement Action Against Capital One, National Association for Violations of the Bank Secrecy Act

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today announced that Capital One, National Association has been assessed a $390,000,000 civil money penalty for engaging in both willful and negligent violations of the Bank Secrecy Act and its implementing regulations.

News Release: https://www.fincen.gov/news/news-releases/fincen-announces-390000000-enforcement-action-against-capital-one-national
Assessment: https://www.fincen.gov/sites/default/files/shared/Assessment_CONA%20508.pdf

U.S. Department of Labor,updates

U.S. Department of Labor
January 15, 2021

Protecting American Workers

A final rule aims to protect the wages and job opportunities of American workers by reforming the minimum prevailing wages for permanent employment certification, H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visa foreign worker programs.

New Opinion Letters Issued

The Department of Labor issued five new opinion letters providing compliance assistance related to the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Two opinion letters issued Jan. 8
Three opinion letters issued Jan. 15

Unemployment Insurance Statement

Read Secretary Eugene Scalia's statement on the recent unemployment insurance claims.


New Unemployment Benefits

If you’re out of work or your hours are reduced for reasons related to COVID-19, check out our blog on common questions about the extension of unemployment insurance benefits.

COVID-19 UPDATES AND RESOURCES
Release: A California manufacturer has paid back wages and reinstated two employees wrongfully terminated after requesting coronavirus-related leave.
Release: A California produce company has paid $6,000 in back wages to five employees wrongly denied paid sick leave after receiving a coronavirus diagnosis.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT



Farmworker Rule

The Department announced a final rule that modernizes and improves the H-2A temporary agriculture program.



Rural Healthcare

The Department awarded $40 million to reduce rural healthcare workforce shortages.



Mine Safety Report

There were 29 mining fatalities in 2020, making it the sixth consecutive year that mining fatalities were below 30.


Missing Participant Guidance

New guidance will help fiduciaries meet their obligations to locate and distribute retirement benefits to missing or nonresponsive plan participants.



Contractor Service Report

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs recently published its 2020 Ombuds Service Annual Report.

Wages Restored

A Florida-based federal security contractor has paid $141,047 in back wages to employees in Louisiana to resolve labor law violations.



Disability Inclusion

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs released the inaugural annual report detailing the agency’s efforts to promote the inclusion of people with a disability in federal contractor workforces.

COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE HIGHLIGHT


FLSA Video Tutorials

Check out this collection of short videos on commonly asked questions about the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Από το Γραφείο Τύπου της Νέας Δημοκρατίας, για την αναστολή της κομματικής ιδιότητας του μέλους της ΔΗΜΤΟ Ραφήνας κ. Αδαμόπουλου..

 

Αθήνα, 16 Ιανουαρίου 2021   Από το Γραφείο Τύπου της Νέας Δημοκρατίας, για την αναστολή της κομματικής ιδιότητας του μέλους της ΔΗΜΤΟ Ραφήνας κ. Αδαμόπουλου, εκδόθηκε η ακόλουθη ανακοίνωση:   «Από την πρώτη στιγμή που έγιναν οι συγκεκριμένες επώνυμες καταγγελίες, ο Γραμματέας της Νέας Δημοκρατίας κ. Γ. Στεργίου αποφάσισε την αναστολή της κομματικής ιδιότητας του κ. Αδαμόπουλου και των δικαιωμάτων που απορρέουν από αυτήν».

Πώς έμπορος ναρκωτικών που πυροβόλησε αστυνομικούς με Καλάσνικοφ έπεσε στα μαλακά λόγω νέου ΠΚ

ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣΥΝΗ
Πώς έμπορος ναρκωτικών που πυροβόλησε αστυνομικούς με Καλάσνικοφ έπεσε στα μαλακά λόγω νέου ΠΚ
Κατερίνα Μάνθου 17-01-2021 07:13

"Συνελήφθη να έχει στην κατοχή του μαζί με ένα ακόμη άτομο 130 κιλά ινδικής κάνναβης, τοποθετημένη στο πίσω μέρος του οχήματος του και μέσα σε 120 νάιλον δέματα. Όμως πριν συλληφθεί και στη θέα των αστυνομικών που τον καταδίωξαν στην εθνική οδό Ιωαννίνων-Κακαβιάς, σήκωσε το όπλο του, ένα πυροβόλο τύπου Καλάσνικοφ, και άρχισε να τους πυροβολεί..."

ΑΝΑΓΝΏΣΑΤΕ ΤΟ ΑΡΘΡΟ,ΠΑΤΩΝΤΑΣ ΕΔΩ:

https://www.lawandorder.gr/Article/103802/justice/pos-emporos-narkotikon-pou-purobolise-astunomikous-me-kalasnikof-epese-sta-malaka-logo-neou-pk

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,weekly digest

Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινοβούλιο Γεωργία και Ανάπτυξη της Υπαίθρου: Ημερήσια Διάταξη
11-01-2
Draft agenda - Wednesday, 13 January 2021 - PE663.160v01-00 - Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
11-01-2021 09:34 AM CET

Source : © European Union, 2021 - EP


Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινοβούλιο Έγγραφα ολομέλειας: Προτάσεις ψηφίσματος
11-01-

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on measures to encourage universities and secondary schools to take part in archaeological excavations - B9-0448/2020
11-01-2021 11:10 AM CET

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION
pursuant to Rule 143 of the Rules of Procedure
on measures to encourage universities and secondary schools to take part in archaeological excavations
Gianantonio Da Re

Η Ελλάδα σχεδιάζει να στείλει μετανάστες πίσω στην Τουρκία και ζητά βοήθεια από την ΕΕ

 https://hellasjournal.com/2021/01/sovara-ta-pragmata-me-tin-epistrofi-ton-metanaston-stin-tourkia-i-ellada-den-kani-piso/

O μόνιμος ανταποκριτής του RND από την Αθήνα Gerd Höhler αναφέρει πως η ελληνική κυβέρνηση σχεδιάζει να επιστρέψει 1.450 μετανάστες στην Τουρκία, των οποίων οι αιτήσεις ασύλου έχουν απορριφθεί.

Η ανταπόκρισή του φέρει τίτλο: «Η Ελλάδα σχεδιάζει να στείλει μετανάστες πίσω στην Τουρκία και ζητά βοήθεια από την ΕΕ» και υπότιτλο:

• «Πριν από πέντε χρόνια, η Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση υπέγραψε συμφωνία για τους πρόσφυγες με την Τουρκία; για να σταματήσει η παράνομη μετανάστευση στα ελληνικά νησιά του Αιγαίου. Ωστόσο, αυτή η συμφωνία δεν λειτούργησε ποτέ ούτε όσον αφορά στον περιορισμό των ανεξέλεγκτων συνοριακών ροών ούτε όσον αφορά τον επαναπατρισμό. Τώρα η Ελλάδα υπενθυμίζει στην Τουρκία τις δεσμεύσεις της»...

ΑΝΑΓΝΩΣΑΤΕ ΤΟ ΕΞΑΙΡΕΤΙΚΟ ΑΡΘΡΟ,ΠΑΤΩΝΤΑΣ ΕΔΩ:

https://hellasjournal.com/2021/01/sovara-ta-pragmata-me-tin-epistrofi-ton-metanaston-stin-tourkia-i-ellada-den-kani-piso/