"We need sustainable sources of revenue that do not rely on further taxing workers' wages and exacerbating the economic disparities that we are all committed to reducing," Yellen said.
"We need to put an end to corporations shifting capital income to low tax jurisdictions, and to accounting gimmicks that allow them to avoid paying their fair share."
At least 20 countries, including Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia, have been placed in Category A, under which COVID tests are not required for passengers
The new restrictions will be effective from March 23 to April 5, 2021
Irish traders are increasingly shipping goods directly to and from European ports, rather than the once-speedier route via the so-called UK landbridge, as a result of red tape and delays after Britain's exit from the European Union.
The Irish transport ministry said in a statement the French government had informed it of the decision.
New mandatory hotel quarantine rules for travellers returning from dozens of countries deemed "high risk" from Covid-19 are due to start from February 15.
Larger rival UnitedHealth last month said it expected COVID-19-related cost trends in 2021 to remain similar to 2020, despite the ongoing vaccination efforts.
Cigna said it expects to see a negative impact of about $1.25 per share due to COVID-19 costs in 2021.
Novartis Technical Operations is currently exploring ways in which we can collaborate with our partners in the industry.
We are currently in discussions with several companies with a view to supporting the manufacturing of vaccines and components for tests for COVID-19, and we will share details as soon as possible.
The prime minister opened cabinet with an update on the current COVID situation.
the situation remains very serious and it remains as important as ever for people to follow the guidance to continue to suppress the spread of the virus.
Ireland this week reported an increasing presence of the variant first found in England. It was detected in 25% of positive cases that underwent further testing in the week to Jan. 3
The UK variant is of more concern to us purely because of the amount of virus that's on the island.