5-15 years age group to receive Covid jabs soon? Health minister shares update

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Mumbai, taking the cumulative tally to 10,54,732, said the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday.

UK on Delta-Omicron recombinant variant of SARS-COV-2

Kerala in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative caseload to 64,40,371, according to the state health department. 

PTI on Wednesday. 

iPhones always work like a dream when we buy them. Then, like any other device, it starts slowing down.However, following one simple advice can help improve your iPhone’s performance, make sure it operates for longer and even increase its worth if you choose to resell it later.All you need to do is preserve your phone’s battery health. This is a common piece of advice that most iPhone users have probably heard but taken for granted often.Here are eight handy tips you can incorporate into your daily routine to ensure that your iPhone battery remains healthy and efficient for longer.

Volunteers from around the UK are being recruited to take part in a new study for an Omicron booster jab.

Rylan Clark has opened up about his mental health struggles, admitting that his “crisis” hit him “like a baseball bat”.The now-BBC Radio 2 presenter shot to fame when he finished in fifth place on Simon Cowell’s talent show ‘The X Factor’ in 2012.He has since gone on to work in television and the media, and won Celebrity Big Brother in 2013, as well as becoming the host of Supermarket Sweep.Rylan broke up with his husband Dan Neal after a six year marriage in June last year, and admitted that he had been “going through a tough time” earlier this year.Now, Rylan has opened up on his ‘Ry-Union’ podcast about his struggles with mental health.The star’s guest Ella Henderson was talking about the honesty involved in creating her new album when the pair got onto the topic of mental health.“Mental health is so prevalent, it’s one of those things that people are talking more and more openly about,” Rylan said.“I’ve never in my life thought that I would ever go through a crisis like that, but I did ultimately.“It literally hit me round the face like a baseball bat, because I thought that I was too strong for it, like I’m never going to let anything like that happen to me.“But then it does, and it’s really really hard to deal with.”The showbiz star took some time out after his breakup, and recently updated his Instagram followers when he reassured fans that he would be back soon after he pulled out of his radio show because of illness.The 33 year-old posted a picture of a cannula in his arm, but didn’t elaborate on his condition.In an interview with The Guardian earlier this year, Rylan admitted that he had lost weight rapidly after splitting with Dan, reportedly shrinking to 9 stone despite his lanky 6ft 4in frame.To get more

BBC Radio 2 presenter admitted that the breakup “hit him round the face” as he “never thought’ he would experience something like it.Speaking on his podcast Ry-Union, the Strictly: It Takes Two host confessed the split was “really hard to deal with”.He explained: “I’ve never in my life thought that I would go through a crisis like that."But I did, ultimately, and it literally hit me round the face like a baseball bat, because I always thought I was too strong for it."Like, I’m never going to let anything like that happen to me, but then it does and it’s really, really hard to deal with.”Earlier this month, Rylan sparked concerns over his health after being rushed to hospital over a bout of ill health.The reason for his hospitalisation was not confirmed, but he previously told his fans he had come down with the flu and was bedridden for a few days.Due to his health issue, Rylan could be set to miss his Rylan On Saturday radio show for the second week in a row.He has been temporarily replaced on the BBC Radio 2 show by presenter OJ Borg.It has not yet been confirmed whether Rylan will be well enough to host the show this weekend.But yesterday the TV star shared a new update to let fans know he will be “back soon”.In an Instagram post, Rylan gave his 1.5 million followers an insight into how he is keeping his spirits up while he receives treatment.He uploaded a picture of a huge jar filled with Kinder Happy Hippos with a tower of boxes of the popular chocolate visible in the background.The snap also showed a pile of Nutella and breadsticks.Rylan captioned the post: “Whenever I feel ill I turn into such a child.“Resting up be back sooooooon.” (sic)Fans promptly took to the post’s comments section to send Rylan their

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Craig David has postponed his BRITs Week show for War Child this week after testing positive for COVID.The singer and rapper was set to play a gig at London’s Under The Bridge venue tomorrow (February 17) as part of a series of charity shows in the capital surrounding the 2022 BRIT Awards, which were held at The O2 last Tuesday (February 8).Taking to his social media accounts to reveal the diagnosis and postpone the show, David wrote: “I’m so sorry, but I woke up feeling a touch funky this morning so I did some tests and unfortunately tested positive for COVID. I’m feeling ok and just taking it easy in isolation.“Apologies to anyone coming to my BRITs War Child show this coming Thursday, it has been rescheduled and will now happen on Thursday 10th March… I hope you can all still make it!”A post shared by Craig David (@craigdavid)Later this year, Craig David is set to release a new album called ’22’.

CNBC, he said, "I think that is a reasonable scenario." “There’s an 80% chance that as omicron evolves or SarsCov-2 virus evolves, we are going to see less and less virulent viruses," the Moderna CEO said.

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BBC News presenter had shared how he had Covid last night, explaining the reason for his absence from screens.This morning, Huw shared an update with his followers after being confused about the responses.The broadcaster posted a picture of him looking at his dog Mot as he explained the situation.He penned: “A tête-à-tête with Mot about some of the weird responses to my Covid tweet.“The absolute state of some people.“If you know nothing about science it might be wiser to trust experts all over the world who agree that vaccines reduce the risk of serious illness.”He then finished his tweet with a thumbs up emoji, a black flag emoji and the hashtag “COVID19”.This all comes after Huw’s update last night that he had been off work with Covid.He had admitted he’d been left “feeling rough” as he posted an image of his positive test.Huw penned: “Been feeling rough but on the mend now.“Imagine what it could be like without the 3 jabs for protection.“Back at work soon. Diolch.”Following this, many of his 139,000 followers shared their responses.Many told the news presenter to get well soon in a series of positive messages.Ann Clwyd penned: “Hope you’re better v soon Huw! I’m one up with 4 jabs! (sic)“But there’s a lot about still so we can’t be too careful! Cofion Ann.”Fan @deborah_hilliam added: “You and me both!“I’ve had covid and shingles together - not nice - as you say thank goodness for vaccinations.“See you back on the news soon.”However, others weighed in with their thoughts on Huw’s vaccine comments.User @dawn15765 wrote: “No jab here, I didn’t even realise I had it, then one day I couldn’t smell my wine, oh right I had Covid.“I couldn’t smell my wine for three weeks, then I could.

Rylan Clark has revealed that he felt as though he was "hit round the face" following his split from Dan Neal after six years of marriage.TV and radio presenter Rylan took four months off work on BBC Radio 2 and was later hospitalised after "losing" himself over the separation. Now, the 33 year old, who recently shared a health update after being rushed to hospital with a mystery illness, has opened up on his mental wellbeing on his podcast Ry-Union, where he explained the break up was "hard to deal with". “I’ve never in my life thought that I would go through a crisis like that," he shared.

EastEnders actress June Brown has turned another year older and marked her 94th birthday on February 16.The soap icon is beat known for playing Dot Cotton and joined the BBC One soap back in 1985.In 2005, she won Best Actress at the Inside Soap Awards and previously received the Lifetime Achievement award at the British Soap Awards.June was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2008 Birthday Honours for services to drama and to charity.In 2009, she was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress, making her the second performer to receive a BAFTA nomination for their work in a soap opera, after Jean Alexander.It was announced in February 2020 that June had decided to leave EastEnders behind and quit her role as chain-smoking Dot permanently.To celebrate the birthday girl, Daily Star has taken a look back at her wild life from opening up about being "sick and tired" of having sex to her unexpected friendship with pop sensation turned Hollywood actress Lady Gaga.June was born on 16 February 1927 in Needham Market, Suffolk and was one of five children.Her younger brother John Peter died of pneumonia in 1932 at 15 days old, and her elder sister Marise died in 1934 aged eight from a meningitis-like illness. She was educated at St John's Church of England School in Ipswich and then won a scholarship to Ipswich High School, where she passed the school certificate examinations.During the Second World War, she was evacuated to the Welsh village of Pontyates in Carmarthenshire.

schools which have been conducting online classes, too, shifted to the physical mode today. "Making them adapt to a new atmosphere which is different from the familiar comforts of their homes will be our primary task. 

Gemma Collins has revealed she's had to have a nurse come to her home and administer an IV drip after struggling to recover from coronavirus. Former The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma, 41, opened up to fans on her Instagram stories as she filmed herself having a vitamin C drip put in and explained she's been feeling "exhausted" lately. As Gemma filmed herself with the cannula in her arm, which was being fixed on by her nurse, she explained to her followers: "So guys, today I am poorly.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Director General of Health Services has issued a circular with respect to the deaths reported in Sri Lanka.According to the circular, all deaths that take place in hospitals and residences or other locations are NOT subject to mandatory PCR tests.However, a PCR can be carried out on the remains of a deceased person at the discretion of the Judicial Medical Officer.

New Zealand Covid-19 infections reached a record high as anti-vaccine protesters claimed victory after police failed to clear vehicles blocking the streets around parliament.

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Bringing children to the antigovernment blockades that have immobilized downtown Ottawa and shuttered border crossings is among the activities that could net protesters a $5,000 fine or five years in prison while Canada is under the national Emergencies Act.

Coachella and Stagecoach just made some big announcements about their upcoming music festivals.

Microsoft will give its employees 30 days to shift to a new stage of hybrid working which will bring more people onto its campuses. Who is required in the office and when will be decided by each team, said Chris Capossela, Microsoft’s chief marketing officer, in a blog post.

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Officials in Ambler have backed off after planning to take an 80-year-old business owner's property through eminent domain.  AMBLER, Pa. - A business owner in Ambler is celebrating after the borough backed off from trying to take his business property through eminent domain.Pasquall Riccardi was already struggling after his auto repair shop on South Main Street burned down on Feb. 3. After the fire, the 80-year-old owner was close to being forced to sell the property to the borough.RELATED: 1 hurt in fire that torched Ambler auto repair shopThe local government wanted his property to expand a parking lot at the nearby SEPTA rail station.

NEW YORK (AP) - For the first time in two years for many people, the American workplace is transforming into something that resembles pre-pandemic days.Tyson Foods said Tuesday it was ending mask requirements for its vaccinated workers in some facilities. Walmart and Amazon — the nation’s No. 1 and 2 largest private employers respectively — will no longer require fully vaccinated workers to don masks in stores or warehouses unless required under local or state laws.

Global’s Keith Baldrey looks at how we got to Tuesday’s easing of COVID-19 restrictions in B.C.

Tyrese Gibson is mourning after the death of his beloved mother, Priscilla Murray Gibson.

As Canada’s COVID-19 situation stabilizes, the federal government is easing some testing and quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated travellers. That includes removing the requirement for expensive and lengthy PCR tests before arriving in Canada.

Delhi registered 756 new Covid-19 cases at a positivity rate of 1.5%. At least 97% of beds for Covid patients are vacant in the national capital at present. The city added more recoveries (830) than new infections on Tuesday, as per the daily health bulletin. The total active case tally in the national capital went up to 3337 after Tuesday's addition.

British Columbians have been dealing with COVID-19 restrictions for the past two years and today we’re turning a corner. The provincial health officer announcing an end to some restrictions and offering a glimmer of hope to those eager to get back to a normal way of life.

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced charges against five out-of-state residents accused of attempting to illegally get Pandemic Unemployment Assistance through funds from the CARES Act.Shapiro announced the charges against the five people on Tuesday in coordination with federal and local law enforcement agencies. A total of nine people conspired to illegally take PUA funds totaling $925,000. According to the Attorney General’s office, investigators learned seven of those people claimed to work for the same trucking company from January 2020 to March 2020. They then claimed their employment ended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Canada will eliminate its pre-arrival COVID-19 PCR test requirements for fully vaccinated travellers at the end of the month, Federal Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos announced on Tuesday. As of Feb.

The Big Boost Week continues to see tens of thousands of people going out to get their booster dose each day. Yesterday, 46,156  booster doses were administered across the motu and brings the total so far to more than two million doses.

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, asks Albertans to respect each other’s experience as the province moves toward an endemic phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Quebec to end COVID-19 vaccine passport system on March 14 “A doula can offer continuous care throughout pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period that can be really helpful for parents who are navigating a system that is often unknown to them,” said Door’s doula Stephanie De Sousa.The MotherWit doula care team argue that a doula is not just another person in the room. They claim the benefits of a second support outweigh the risks.“We help to reduce trauma in births.

‘We’re not prepared’ — What it takes to recover from long COVID Carrie Anna McGinn got the virus around the same time, and is also still dealing with symptoms including extreme fatigue, chest pain and shortness of breath.“I can’t think properly. I can’t be the active mom that I want to be.

Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping says COVID-19 is not going away, but the pressures on the hospital system is improving.

PHILADELPHIA - A local mother is speaking out after she said her son and his friend were beaten by a group of other teens on Market Street. FOX 29’s Hank Flynn spoke with Jojuan Powell who said the attack on her 14-year-old son was completely random. Now, she’s sharing the video of the attack and urging other parents to do a better job at knowing where and what their children are doing. "I don’t even know what should happen," Powell said. "I just know I don’t want it to happen to another child." The mother said her son met up with a friend at an arcade in the Fashion District on Saturday.

Queen Elizabeth is out and about after a COVID-19 scare.

RYLAN Clark has opened up about his mental health crisis saying it hit him in the face like "a baseball bat". Rylan, 33, was hospitalised after suffering a breakdown after he split from husband Dan Neal.

B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix confirms that in the coming weeks, students in elementary, secondary and post-secondary institutions will have the opportunity to take home a COVID-19 test kit to use if they become sick.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Tuesday the province is shifting its COVID response to a long-term management strategy.

As B.C. drops most public health restrictions, including indoor gathering limits, provincial health officer Dr.

Speaking at Tuesday’s press briefing, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announces several changes to COVID-19 restrictions beginning Wednesday, Feb.