coronavirus vaccines. In a recent report, the Mayo Clinic said that the strain is "hypercontagious" and is contributing to increases in hospitalisations and ICU admissions.

Those yet to be vaccinated against Covid-19 have about a five times higher chance of contracting the virus compared to those who are vaccinated and boosted, while chances of hospitalisation are 7.5 times higher, and chances of death are 14 to 15 times higher, said Gregory Poland, Head of the Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group.

The two new subvariants were earlier spotted in South Africa in April and quickly spread worldwide and also have a high transmission rate.

They carry mutations on their spike protein – the part of the virus that attaches to ACE2 receptors on human cells so they can enter them.

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Instagram, OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney charged with boyfriend's murder

Courtney Clenney (Hawaii Police Department) HILO, Hawaii - Law enforcement in Hawaii on Wednesday arrested social media model Courtney Clenney on a charge of second-degree murder with a deadly weapon.Hawaii County police said in a statement they assisted the U.S. Marshals Service as they arrested the 26-year-old in Laupahoehoe, which is on the Big Island.

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Professor from Paisley proud of his role in tackling covid

A professor in microbiology from Paisley is proud of the role he played in setting up UK's first covid test infrastructure.

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North Carolina man wins lottery while celebrating wedding anniversary

Kenneth Smith, of Greensboro, North Carolina, won a $100,000 lottery prize while he and his wife were celebrating their second wedding anniversary at the beach. They are pictured with their 9-week-old puppy.

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Victim of attempted carjacking in Mantua shot despite complying with suspect, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A 66-year-old man is in the hospital after being shot in an attempted carjacking in Mantua on Thursday morning, police say. According to authorities, the shooting happened just after 3:30 a.m.

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China's Covid cases hit three month high on beach town surge

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COVID 4th wave alert in Delhi? Nearly 20,000 cases, 40 deaths in just 10 days. 10 pts

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What Karnataka health minister said on rising monkeypox cases rise in neighbouring Kerala

monkeypox and one death so far. Monkeypox virus strain A.2 in 2 UAE-returned travellers Meanwhile, the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology recently analysed two monkeypox cases of travellers who had returned from the UAE. The analysis showed that two cases were infected with monkeypox virus strain A.2, which is related to the lineage of hMPXV-1A clade 3.

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Weather Authority: Storms overnight lead to possible break in the heatwave

PHILADELPHIA - Wednesday marked the ninth day of the fourth heatwave, though relief may arrive soon.Temperatures overnight Wednesday into Thursday look cooler for the suburbs, hovering in the upper 60s, while the city may see lows in the mid 70s. There is a chance for thunderstorms overnight, as well, mainly south and east of Philadelphia.Temperatures Thursday are expected to reach the upper 80s to right around 90, so a 10th day of the heatwave is possible.

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Ex-Jet Frank Gore assaulted woman in Atlantic City hotel, police say

Frank Gore of the New York Jets prior to a game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Dec. 20, 2020.

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EVERGLOW member Aisha hospitalised due to “sudden health deterioration”

EVERGLOW member Aisha has been hospitalised due to a “sudden health deterioration” and will not join her bandmates at the K-pop festival HallyuPopFest in Sydney this weekend, her label says.South Korean news outlet News1 reported earlier today (August 11) that the K-pop idol had collapsed amid preparations for an undisclosed scheduled activity. Following the incident, News1 said that her label, Yuehua Entertainment, immediately took her to the hospital.In response to the report, Yuehua Entertainment issued a statement to XSports News to confirm Aisha’s hospitalisation.

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Royal expert slams 'gossip' about Queen's mental health and rubbishes Charles claims

Queen's mental health have been rubbished by an expert, who slammed the comments as nothing more than "gossip".Rumours over the health of the monarch have circulated for some months with worries that she may not be able to continue her long-standing role as figurehead of the Royal Family.But mobility issues and comments from former UKIP leader Nigel Farage, who said that Prince Charles was "effectively becoming Prince Regent", have been dismissed by a royal expert.READ MORE: Meghan and Harry fight back over claim they 'sold out monarchy' to 'further their wallet'The Prince of Wales' alleged 'Prince Regent' role would give the royal power to rule on behalf of the Queen, but expert Richard Fitzwilliams has rubbished the claims as nothing more than "gossip".Speaking to The Express, expert Fitzwilliams said: "That is gossip. A Regent is if the Queen was incapacitated, that is the period that you have a Regency."You saw that with George III, as George VI was made Regent.

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Robin Williams' struggle with mental health, addiction and hidden brain disease

Robin Williams. The legendary actor had taken his own life in his home in California and the news of his tragic death devastated people all around the globe. After his passing, the factors surrounding his death were widely discussed, with initial reports suggesting that the comedian had been struggling from depression.

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After Covid new illness shadowing school kids: Delhi issues advisory

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Realmuto, Phils rally past Alcantara, Marlins; 7th W in row

J.T. Realmuto hits an RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Miami Marlins.

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Several cities in China add Covid curbs as millions still under lockdown

Several Covid-hit Chinese cities from the country's east to west have imposed fresh restrictions and lockdowns on their populations to contain flare-ups that are again threatening to disrupt local economies.

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Ashton Kutcher, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and more share terrifying health scares

Imagine losing your ability to do the most mundane tasks: brush your teeth, walk your dog, see a sunset. For several celebrities, simple tasks became arduous as they faced partial paralysis, vision impairment or memory loss. But there can be a silver lining when stars go public with their health struggles. Dr. Nicole Saphier, a New York City physician, Fox News contributor and best-selling author of "Make America Healthy Again," says this generation normalizes speaking about illness in a way previous generations did not. "This is extremely important as we are living longer and with chronic illness.

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COVID-19 update | Delhi govt makes wearing of masks, covers mandatory

₹500 on people for not wearing masks. However, it will not be applicable to persons travelling together in private four-wheeler vehicles. Amid the sudden rise in COVID-19 cases in the national capital, Aam Aadmi Party-led government on 11 August made wearing of face mask or cover in all public places mandatory.

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N Korea declares Covid 'victory', says Kim had fever

North Korea's Kim Jong Un declared a "shining victory" over Covid-19 as his sister revealed he had fallen ill during the outbreak, which she blamed on South Korea, state media reported.

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Covid-19: India reports 53 deaths in last 24 hours

covid vaccine doses have been administered under the nationwide vaccination drive so far, with 1,25,076 doses given in the last 24 hours. Last week, the Centre directed Delhi, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana--all reporting a surge in active cases--to continue to monitor the spread of infection and advised them to increase the pace of vaccination for eligible population.

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Beloved Oilers fan Ben Stelter dies after fight with cancer: ‘The world lost the most special boy’

Ben Stelter, the six-year-old Edmonton Oilers fan who captured the hearts of not only the team, but all Edmontonians, has died.“The world lost the most special boy and an absolute hero last night,” his dad Mike Stelter said in a statement posted to Twitter on Tuesday.“Ben, you were the best son we could ever hope for and you were my best bud ever.“Your sisters were so lucky to have you as such a sweet brother. You fought so long and hard and beat so many odds.”When he was four, Ben was diagnosed with glioblastoma — an aggressive type of brain cancer.

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Covid-19: India records 16,299 new cases, Delhi, Mumbai logs record cases

India on Thursday recorded 16,299 new coronavirus cases and 53 fatalities according to the latest Union Health Ministry data. With these additions, the country's overall Covid figures rose to 44,206,996cases and 5,26,879 deaths.

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North Korea declares victory over Covid-19, reveals Kim Jong Un suffered fever

Seoul's new government of President Yoon Suk-you for seeking to lift a 2020 ban on those campaigns, calling it an "invariable principal enemy." "We can no longer overlook the uninterrupted influx of rubbish from South Korea," she said, threatening to "wipe out" Seoul's authorities. "Our countermeasure must be a deadly retaliatory one." South Korea's Unification Ministry expressed regret over North Korea's claim that letters from defectors were responsible for the COVID outbreak and the threats Pyongyang made, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported.

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Masks will be optional at Temple University for most indoor, outdoor parts of campus

PHILADELPHIA - Temple University says masks will be optional in all non-healthcare indoor and outdoor settings to start the Fall semester."When it comes to masking, we encourage all members of the Temple community to make the best decision for themselves, taking into consideration all factors, including COVID-19 transmission levels, the indoor setting and their own health, while respecting the decisions of others to protect themselves," the school said in a press release. Temple is still encouraging students and staff to have a mask handy and be willing to wear it to keep vulnerable members of the school community safe. Free surgical masks are available at the entrance of every building, according to the school, and a limited number of KN95s are available in Main Campus buildings. MORE LOCAL HEADLINES"We will continue to monitor the situation and may have to make adjustments to our masking and other policies later in the semester depending on conditions, but for now, let’s be respectful to each other and take care of ourselves," the school said. Meanwhile, the Temple Association of University Professionals (TAUP) shared a statement saying it "does not agree with the university's decision on masks." They claim the decision was made without "meaningful consultation" with faculty or staff. TAUP is requesting that Temple allow instructors the option to require masking in their classrooms and teaching spaces.In accordance with Philadelphia's vaccine mandate on institutions of higher education, Temple students and staff are still required to have at least the original COVID-19 series.

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Tractor trailer strikes, gets stuck under a Delaware County Amtrak bridge

PROSPECT PARK, Pa. - SkyFOX was over an accident scene Wednesday afternoon after a tractor trailer struck a beam of an Amtrak bridge in Delaware County and got stuck. The bright yellow bridge, located at 11th and Lincoln Avenues in Prospect Park, has significant damage after the tractor trailer crashed into it, according to Prospect Park Police Chief Dave Madonna. These accidents seem to happen often in this area as the truck drivers think they have clearance to pass underneath the bridge, which is only 12 feet, 6 inches high.Businesses in the area say the impact was so loud, they could hear the "bang" when it happened.

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Covid-19 re-infections in children? Here's what expert has to say

Also Read: Delhi witnesses spike in Covid-19 cases: What health experts said on Delhi school closures Dr Nitin Verma Director Madhukar Rainbow Children's Hospital said that children are coming with COVID-19 reinfection. "I have a large number of cases who have had COVID once and are again being infected with the COVID for the second time. So a child who was infected with COVID in January was again infected in April and who had it in April got it again now." "if it is a different strain then the protection doesn't last, so many children are getting COVID for the second time, said Dr Verma.

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Disney+ subscribers will soon have to pay more if they want to avoid ads

The Florida House has passed the bill to repeal the Reedy Creek Improvement Act, which gave Disney special status over 50 years ago, allowing it to act as its own government on company property. The move comes amid Gov. Ron DeSantis' very public battle with the Walt Disney Company over support for the so-called "Don't Say Gay" Bill, which DeSantis signed into law last month.Walt Disney Co.

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'If you build it they will come': Cubs play Reds at Iowa's historic 'Field of Dreams' matchup

DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) - David Bell's grandfather, father and brother played in the majors. Bell spent 12 years in the big leagues himself and worked as a coach and front office executive before taking over as manager of the Cincinnati Reds.So yeah, " Field of Dreams," a movie about family and baseball, hits a little differently for him."Baseball's a big part of our life," Bell said, "and I thought that the movie did a great job of kind of just telling the story of how important baseball can be to families and just to people in general.""Field of Dreams" gets another tribute Thursday night when Bell's Reds take on the Chicago Cubs in a throwback ballpark in the cornfields of eastern Iowa, a short walk from the field where Kevin Costner, James Earl Jones, Ray Liotta and Amy Madigan filmed the 1989 movie.Under a light blue sky with a few dashes of clouds, workers put the final touches on the major league park on a warm Wednesday afternoon.

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4,818 community cases; 571 hospitalisations; 13 in ICU

Today we are reporting 4,818 community cases and 571 current hospitalisations.

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Number of people in Alberta hospitals with COVID-19 increases

COVID-19 continues to rise.New numbers released by the Alberta government on Wednesday revealed there were 748 patients in hospitals with COVID-19 on Aug. 8, up from 702 a week earlier.

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Shawn Mendes shares update after cancelling tour for mental health: “I’m taking a lot of time just doing therapy”

Shawn Mendes has given a brief update on his mental health, telling fans he’s “just taking it easy” after cancelling his world tour last month.Early in July, Mendes postponed three weeks worth of shows in North America, citing a need to prioritise his mental health. In a personal statement shared on social media, he wrote: “I’ve been touring since I was 15 and to be honest it’s always been difficult to be on the road away from friends and family.“After a few years off the road, I felt like was ready to dive back in, but that decision was premature and unfortunately the toll of the road and the pressure has caught up to me and I’ve hit a breaking point.

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Doctors told me something very scary about my health – it breaks Sharon’s heart to see me like this, says Ozzy Osbourne

“I THOUGHT I was going to have f***ing bolts in my neck,” says a rueful Ozzy Osbourne. He’s referring to his lowest point during three gruelling years since the fall that “really screwed me up”. Ozzy gingerly places his forefingers on each side of said neck.

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Army names Ranger candidates killed by falling tree during mountain training

FORT BENNING, Ga. - The U.S. Army identified two soldiers killed by a falling tree on Tuesday in north Georgia. Officials said Army Ranger candidates 2nd Lt. Evan Fitzgibbon and Staff Sgt.

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Be prepared for new COVID wave: WHO chief scientist warns amid concerning rise in deaths

Soumya Swaminathan said on Twitter while sharing a thread by Philip Schellekens, Senior Advisor at World Bank Group. Global development & COVID-19. Explaining the wrath that new Omicron variants can cause, Schellekens said, “We're seeing a global U-turn in COVID-19 mortality.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
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Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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