Category: supply shortage

Avian Flu Is Sending Egg Prices Soaring: USDA

The recent worldwide outbreak of H5N1 avian flu viruses is forcing American farmers to kill millions of egg-laying hens, resulting in reduced egg supplies and higher costs around the country in the worst outbreak of bird flu to hit the United States since 2015. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s daily Midwest regional egg report on April 11, the…


More RAT Stock to Come in February When Omicron Cases Already Peaked

Pharmacists are reporting that while more rapid antigen tests (RATs) will be coming next week, the “real jump” in supply is not expected until February after COVID-19 hospitalisations are estimated to have already reached their highest level. Australia’s biggest pharmacy distributor, Sigma Healthcare Sigma told The Epoch Times on Jan. 17 it was currently transporting rapid…


Australian PM Dismisses Free COVID-19 Tests Amidst Pressure

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has asserted the government will not be making rapid antigen tests free, despite growing calls from the Labor government to make them available for everyone. Following widespread shortages of the rapid tests and large queues at PCR testing clinics across the country, the prime minister said the tests wouldn’t be…


More Canadians Doing Holiday Shopping Early Amid Supply Shortage: Poll

The global supply chain disruption has goaded some Canadians to do their Christmas shopping ahead of time, but many still have difficulty finding the right items to add to their carts, a new poll says. The poll, conducted by Canada’s Angus Reid Institute, shows that four out of 10 online shoppers report at least some…


More Canadians Doing Holiday Shopping Early Amid Supply Shortages: Poll

The global supply chain disruption has prompted some Canadians to do their Christmas shopping ahead of time, but many still have difficulty finding the right items to add to their carts, a new poll finds. The poll, conducted by Canada’s Angus Reid Institute, shows that four out of 10 online shoppers report at least some…


NTD Business Full Broadcast (Nov. 4)

The white house setting an official deadline for its vaccine mandate, when will employers have to comply? U.S. trade deficit hitting a new record high, what’s behind the surge? And restaurants are running low on supplies. Your favorite dish might not be on the menu the next time you visit.


Will All of America Go on Strike?

Commentary If you think the supply chain problems, empty shelves in stores, and higher inflation are problems now, wait a few weeks; they are likely to get worse. And this isn’t a result of hurricanes, the pandemic, or other acts of nature. It’s all due to political incompetence that starts in the Oval Office. Here’s…