Infection with the Alpha (B117) SARS-CoV-2 variant may pose a heightened risk of poor COVID-19 outcomes, according to two observational studies from England and Denmark published yesterday in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.65% higher odds of death in primary care groupIn the first study, a team led by University of Oxford researchers studied data on a primary care cohort and a critical care group, both of which were infected by the Alpha variant and tested positive for COVID-19 from November 2020 to January 2021.Of the 198,420-person primary care group, 59.4% were infected by Alpha, 0.4% were admitted to a critical care unit (CCU, similar to a US intensive care unit), and 0.4% died by 28 days.

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Ontario reports 209 COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths; 210K more vaccines administered

COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 545,590.For comparison, last Saturday 346 cases were reported.Nine new deaths were also announced on July 3, bringing the provincial virus-related death toll to 9,205.A total of 534,272 coronavirus cases are considered resolved, which is up by 262.Just over 17,080 additional tests were completed. Ontario has now completed a total of 16,018,452 tests and 7,821 remain under investigation.

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Iran fears 'fifth wave' of Covid linked to Delta variant

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Covaxin works on Delta variant, 77.8% effective against symptomatic covid cases

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Does one dose of Covid vaccine protect against Delta variant? Lancet report says 'mixed picture'

Delta variant in India, a Lancet report said.

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COVID-19: Infectious disease expert watching Delta variant spread as Alberta reopens

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Euro Cup tournament causes surge in COVID-19 cases in Europe

World Health Organization officials say COVID-19 cases increased 10 per cent in Europe over a week due to the Euro 2020 tournament. Kamil Karamali reports.

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WHO warns of ‘very dangerous period’ fueled by delta variant

WASHINGTON - In a press briefing Friday, the head of the WHO said the delta variant is "quickly becoming the dominant strain in many countries," and thus, the world is in a "very dangerous period" of the COVID-19 pandemic."Delta is spreading in at least 98 countries and is spreading quickly in countries with low and high vaccination coverage," WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. According to WHO, cases are doubling every three weeks in Africa — with more than 20,000 new cases reported Friday in South Africa.Meanwhile, Public Health England says cases of the delta variant have increased fourfold in the U.K.

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COVID-19: Delta variant found in all Manitoba health regions, faster testing for strain coming

Delta variant, first identified in India, has now been found in all five regional health authorities across the province.According to a provincial online database keeping track of variants of concern, Manitoba has reported 263 confirmed Delta cases since the province’s first case was identified in late April. ‘I just felt really special’: Winnipeg teen wears grad dress for COVID-19 vaccination The majority of Delta cases — 40 per cent — are from the Winnipeg health region.

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Florida condo collapse: Mayor signs order to demolish building, death toll rises to 22

SURFSIDE, Fla. - 2 more bodies were pulled from the site of a collapsed condo tower in Florida, bringing the toll to 22.Earlier that day the bodies of two people were recovered at the site of a collapsed condo tower in Florida, including the child of a Miami-area firefighter, officials said. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said Friday morning that the two additional bodies were found overnight. One of the victims was the 7-year-old daughter of a City of Miami firefighter.Levine Cava said searchers found the victims among the rubble of the building Friday.The Miami-Dade mayor also has signed an emergency order to demolish the remaining part of the building once engineers have signed off on it.

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Outbreak declared after 6 COVID-19 cases tied to indoor church gatherings: MLHU

Middlesex-London Health Unit has declared a COVID-19 outbreak tied to Christ Embassy Church in London, Ont., after six cases involving people who attended indoor gatherings.The health unit is asking anyone who attended an indoor gathering at the church on 1472 Dundas St. between June 20 and 30 to monitor themselves for symptoms of COVID-19 and get tested for the virus if they develop symptoms.

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20 states reach 70% COVID-19 vaccination goal

Twenty states and the District of Columbia have met President Joe Biden's Fourth of July goal of vaccinating 70% or more of adults with at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, according to tracking by the New York Times. Puerto Rico and Guam have also met the goal.

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5 more COVID-19 deaths reported in Waterloo, death toll rises to 270

Ontarians aged 12 to 17 can push up date of 2nd COVID-19 vaccination on Monday “Today we are reporting five deaths in our community related to COVID-19,” stated Dr. Rabia Bana, associate medical officer of health.“The individuals were a male in his 40s, a male in his 70s, a male in his 80s, a male in his 90s and a female in her 100s.

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New Brunswick reports 4 new cases of COVID-19 as more people get their shots

When could New Brunswick remove all COVID-19 restrictions? There have also been three new recoveries since Thursday, and the number of active cases is 25, including five people in hospital.The province conducted 661 tests on Thursday.The release said 37.3 per cent of New Brunswickers aged 12 and older are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and 78.1 per cent of eligible people have received their first dose of the vaccine.All eligible residents can book their second dose appointments through a participating pharmacy or at a Vitalité or Horizon health network clinic, if at least 28 days has passed since their first dose.They’re asked to bring a signed consent form, their Medicare card and a copy of the record of immunization provided

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Weather Authority: Few more rounds of rain expected overnight

PHILADELPHIA - Strong storms prompted tornado warnings in parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Thursday afternoon.Tornado warnings for Bucks, Burlington, Kent and Sussex counties expired around 5:30 p.m.

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Delta variant of Covid cases rise by 50,824 in UK, hospitalisations remain low

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Indian banks hit more by Covid than peers in US, Europe: RBI

Mumbai: Indian banks have seen the worst deterioration in asset quality owing to Covid-19 pandemic compared to other advanced economies, according to the data released by the RBI’s Financial Stability FSR report. While all countries saw a year on year increase in the default rate among both corporate and retail borrowers in the fourth quarter of last fiscal year, it has been more pronounced in the case of Indian banks.

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Overnight violence in Philadelphia leaves 1 dead, several injured

PHILADELPHIA - Investigators are searching for a shooter after police say a 30-year-old man was shot to death late Thursday night in West Philadelphia. Officers from the 12th district were called to the 6100 block of Webster Street shortly after 9:30 p.m. for reports of gunfire. Police found 30-year-old Christopher Johnson suffering from gunshot wounds to the chest and arm.

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UK cases of Delta variant of Covid-19 have risen almost four-fold, figures show

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Delta variant: ‘Surge response’ teams to deploy to US hot spots, White House says

WASHINGTON - Amid rising concerns over the delta variant of the novel coronavirus, the White House plans to deploy "surge response" teams to help combat potential outbreaks as well as work to get more shots in arms in areas where vaccination rates are low, White House coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients said during a Thursday COVID-19 press briefing. "As both Dr. Walensky and Dr.

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3 more Bay Area residents charged in Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol

TAMPA, Fla. - A Plant City man isn't getting out of jail any time soon for his alleged role in the January 6th attack on the US Capitol.Michael Perkins is accused of using a flagpole to beat a police officer. He appeared in federal court, along with two other accused Bay Area insurrectionists.Olivia Pollock and Joshua Doolin were also charged but were released on $50,000 bond. Michael Perkins (L), Olivia Pollock (C), Pollock and Doolin will have to wear an ankle monitor and surrender their firearms and passports as terms of their release.

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Scottish cases of Delta Covid variant continue to rise with latest figure at over 10,000

Covid-19 continue to rise with the latest figures showing an increase to 10,185 detected cases. It comes as UK cases of the variant have risen almost four-fold in less than a month.Public Health England figures show a total of 161,981 confirmed and probable cases of Delta variant have now been identified in the UK - up by 50,824, or 46%, on the previous week.

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Delta variant: J&J vaccine provides ‘strong’ protection, preliminary study says

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - Johnson & Johnson announced on Thursday that preliminary data shows their one-shot COVID-19 vaccine provides "strong" protection against the delta variant, according to a company news release. In addition, the company stated their vaccine provides a durable immune response for at least eight months against the delta variant, which researchers believe to be more transmissible than previously discovered variants. "Today’s newly announced studies reinforce the ability of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to help protect the health of people globally," said Paul Stoffels, M.D., Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee and Chief Scientific Officer at Johnson & Johnson.

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Karnataka revises order for travellers from Kerala amid Covid Delta variant fear. Check new rules

Karnataka government tweaked its order today.

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From Alpha, Beta, Gamma to Delta: What we know of coronavirus mutations so far

SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that’s caused the Covid-19 pandemic. Although most genetic changes are innocuous, some can make the mutant more adept at infecting cells or evading antibodies, for example.

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‘We knew it was there’: Former B.C chief says unmarked graves near Cranbrook need more context

The detection of human remains in unmarked graves at the site of a former residential school in B.C. was not an unexpected discovery, according to the area’s former chief.On Wednesday, it was confirmed that ground-penetrating radar found 182 unmarked graves in a cemetery at the site of the former Kootenay Residential School at St.

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Johnson & Johnson says its COVID-19 vaccine strong against Delta variant in new study

Johnson & Johnson said late Thursday that its single-shot COVID-19 vaccine showed strong promise against the Delta variant and other emerging strains and also provided durable protection against the infection more broadly.Data showed that the durability of immune response for recipients of its vaccine lasted at least eight months, the healthcare company said, adding that its vaccine was 85% effective and could also help prevent hospitalization and death.First identified in India, Delta is becoming the globally dominant variant of the coronavirus, according to the World Health Organization.“Current data for the eight months studied so far shows that the single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine generates a strong neutralizing antibody

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Johnson & Johnson says its single-shot Covid vaccine protects against Delta variant

Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine produces a strong response against the Delta variant of the virus, the company has said.

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US likely to see Covid Delta variant becoming dominant in coming weeks: CDC

Delta variant is the second most prevalent coronavirus mutation in the US and is predicted to become the predominant one in the coming weeks, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky said on Thursday (local time).

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mRNA vaccines ease breakthrough COVID; Novavax helps block variant

The few adults who receive a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine but still become infected have a milder, shorter illness and lower viral RNA loads than their unvaccinated peers, finds a real-world US study yesterday in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Africa, Europe feel impact of COVID-19 Delta variant spread

In updates today from two of the World Health Organization (WHO) regional offices, African officials said the speed and scale of the third wave of COVID-19 is something they haven't seen before, while European officials warned that conditions are ripe for another wave in the months ahead.

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Trump Organization, CFO indicted on tax charges

NEW YORK - After a far-reaching investigation spanning more than two years, a grand jury in New York indicted the Trump Organization and its longtime chief financial officer in connection with a "sweeping and audacious" tax fraud scheme, prosecutors announced on Thursday.Allen Weisselberg, the company's CFO, surrendered to authorities in court in Lower Manhattan Thursday morning. Both the Trump Organization and Weisselberg pleaded not guilty to charges of various tax crimes and fraud during an arraignment before a judge in the afternoon.Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R.

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More than 200 Greater Manchester schools hit by Covid cases since May half term

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Two more people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus

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The next COVID casualty: Your cup of coffee?

coffee, according to a new report.Reasearchers from Purdue University say that coffee leaf rust, a powdery orange fungus, has been spreading throughout Latin and Central America, damaging crops on 70% of farms and causing over $3.2B in damages.However, the COVID-19 pandemic has reduced mitigation and management of the fungus, along with limiting the movement of the migrant workers needed to harvest coffee throughout Latin and Central America. With no crops being harvested, profits fall, and the feedback loop intensifies.Put together, these two issues could make it more difficult for coffee lovers to get their morning fixes.Get breaking news alerts in the FOX5NY News app. Download for FREE!"Resource-constrained coffee farmers subject to

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Double Covid jab seems to protect against Delta variant: EMA

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Delta variant’s spread hobbles global efforts to lift covid-19 restrictions

The fast spread of the Delta variant of the coronavirus in much of the world is thwarting plans in many countries to lift lockdowns and reopen economies, a major setback to efforts to contain the global Covid-19 pandemic.

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Trump Organization CFO surrenders ahead of expected charges

NEW YORK - Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg surrendered to authorities early Thursday ahead of expected charges against him and former President Donald Trump's company, according to multiple news outlets.Weisselberg was seen walking into the courthouse in lower Manhattan around 6:20 a.m.

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Delta variant to become dominant strain of Covid soon, WHO warns

WHO) has warned that the Delta variant of coronavirus, which is now present in around 100 countries, will become the dominant variant of Covid-19 globally in the coming months.

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Taoiseach tells FF members he is worried about Delta variant

The Taoiseach has told his Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party that he is worried about the Delta variant of Covid-19.

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Covid delta variant detected in 96 countries, says WHO

COVID-19 was 85 per cent higher than for those infected with the Alpha variant."This particular Delta variant is faster, it is fitter, it will pick off the more vulnerable more efficiently than previous variants," Michael Ryan, executive director of the WHO's Health Emergencies Program, has commented recently. This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text.

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Moderna: Blood samples show vaccine effective against delta variant

WASHINGTON - The coronavirus vaccine developed by U.S. biotech firm Moderna is effective against emerging mutations including the highly contagious delta variant, the company announced Tuesday.According to Moderna, blood samples from fully vaccinated individuals produced antibodies against multiple variants, measuring a "minimal impact on neutralizing titers against the alpha and A.23.1 variants" and a "modest reduction in neutralizing titers" against the delta, gamma, kappa and and eta variants. "As we seek to defeat the pandemic, it is imperative that we are proactive as the virus evolves.

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Is the severity of a COVID-19 vaccine’s side effects an indicator of its effectiveness?

Hundreds of thousands of Canadians are getting vaccinated on a daily basis as COVID-19 vaccine doses continue to roll out, with the country already having about 30 per cent of the eligible population, aged 12 and older, fully vaccinated. While some people have shared having headaches and other side effects, some have had none at all.

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Global COVID cases rise a bit; Delta variant in nearly 100 nations

After falling for 8 weeks in a row, the world's weekly number of COVID cases increased slightly last week, as multiple countries battle surges, including those in Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) said yesterday in its latest situation report.

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Alberta’s COVID-19 bill more than $5B: finance minister

COVID-19 hit more than $5 billion by the end of the last fiscal year in March.The money went toward continuing care, hospitals, testing, vaccine distribution, personal protective equipment, and grants and aid for businesses and workers.

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