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Bloomberg Opinion

COVID, Alcohol Consumption, and Childcare Costs

Aug 24, 2023
Kathryn Edwards and Lisa Jarvis discuss childcare costs. Allison Schrager explores the expensive office lunch. COVID uptick, alcohol consumption by women, and childcare challenges are also covered.
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  • The childcare industry is at risk of closing without sustained support, potentially pushing millions of parents out of the workforce.
  • Alcohol-related deaths among women in the US have increased, attributed to factors like increased income and education levels.

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COVID Surge and Vaccines

The latest uptick in COVID cases has health officials warning about immunity waning, and new variants emerging. The FDA has approved a booster formula expected to protect against the new dominant strain, as well as RSV and the flu. Getting the right message to vulnerable populations is crucial this fall.

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