WHO's technical lead on COVID-19, highlighted that the virus is still " intensely circulating" around the world and that the agency believes that case numbers being reported are an underestimate. "We expect that there are going to be future waves of infection, potentially at different time points throughout the world caused by different subvariants of Omicron or even different variants of concern", she said, reiterating her previous warning that the more the virus circulates, the more opportunities it has to mutate.

However, she said, these future waves do not need to translate into "waves or death" because there are now effective tools such as vaccines and antivirals specifically for COVID-19.

More than 2 years since cases were first reported, the COVID-19 pandemic remains an acute global emergency. Many governments face uncertainties about how to prioritize at a time when the pandemic appears to be in transition but when the risk of emergence of new variants and future surges remains real.

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B.C. launches fall vaccination campaign with Omicron-specific boosters

COVID-19 vaccination campaign gets underway.The campaign is launching with a focus on vulnerable groups, including health-care workers, the clinically extremely vulnerable, Indigenous people and seniors.And for the first time, a bivalent version of Moderna’s mRNA vaccine will be available to adults. When can you get an Omicron booster? Here’s how provinces are rolling them out “It’s a vaccine that was specifically designed to be more effective against Omicron variants.

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Man sought in apparent unprovoked attacks of young girls at different SEPTA stations

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities are searching for a man accused of at least two unprovoked attacks of teenage girls at different SEPTA stations in Philadelphia. The first attack, according to police, happened during the Friday morning rush hour on Sept. 9 at the Walnut-Locust Street Station. The 17-year-old victim was reportedly walking in the station when the man strangled her to the ground with both hands around her neck.He eventually let the girl go and fled the station in an elevator, according to police. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESThree days later police believe the same man attacked a 13-year-old girl around 7:30 a.m.

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Biden's 'pandemic is over' comments muddle COVID messaging

Last night during a "60 Minutes" interview, President Joe Biden said the pandemic is over, though COVID-19 is still a problem, which prompted swift and sharp criticism among some public health experts.

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Experts lay out antibiotic stewardship lessons from COVID-19

A panel of experts with the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) published a statement last week on ways to improve antibiotic use and stewardship during infectious disease pandemics and outbreaks.

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Updated COVID booster tied to strong Omicron immune response

The new bivalent (two-strain) Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster triggered stronger neutralizing antibody responses against the highly transmissible Omicron variant at 28 days than the previously authorized booster, with no safety concerns, according to the interim results of a phase 2/3 open-label, nonrandomized study published late last week in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Govt concerned over spike in covid cases

NEW DELHI : The union government is concerned about a potential rise in covid cases during the coming Diwali and Dussehra festivals and has warned states and union territories to ensure there’s no let-up in the surveillance strategy to track new variants, said Dr N.K. Arora, chairman of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI). Experts have also urged people to take their booster doses, and advised hospitals to ensure adequate health infrastructure such as essential medicines and oxygen supply.

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Paid your student loans during the pandemic? Here's how to get a refund

NEW YORK (AP) - When President Joe Biden announced a plan to forgive student loan debt, many borrowers who kept making payments during the pandemic wondered if they'd made the right choice.Borrowers who paid down their debt during a pandemic freeze that started in March 2020 can in fact get a refund — and then apply for forgiveness – but the process for doing that hasn’t always been clear.If you think you’re eligible, here’s what you need to know:Borrowers who hold eligible federal student loans and have made voluntary payments since March 13, 2020, can get a refund, according to the Department of Education.For some people, that refund will be automatic. You can get a refund without applying if your payments brought your loan balance below the maximum debt relief amount: $10,000 for all borrowers, and $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients.

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News Scan for Sep 19, 2022

About 9 months after COVID-19 infection, 19% of nonhospitalized adult patients in a German cohort had fatigue, 26% had mild cognitive impairment ("brain fog"), and 1% had moderate cognitive dysfunction, according to a multicenter study.The study, published late last week in EClinicalMedicine, also

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Anxiety, depression could make you an easy target for Long Covid, finds study. Read here

Long Covid. The study has revealed that a person going through phases of anxiety, depression, and loneliness before being infected by coronavirus has a much stronger chance of developing Long Covid. The finding of the study conducted by researchers at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health was published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry.

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The pandemic economy will outlast the outbreak of covid

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4 dead, 1 missing after farmhouse fire in Mercer County; cause sought

MERCER COUNTY, Pa. - Four people died and one remains missing following a fire at a farmhouse in western Pennsylvania, authorities said.Fire crews in Mercer County were called to the Delaware Township blaze near Fredonia at about midnight Thursday and found the multi-story farmhouse engulfed in flames. Officials said about a dozen fire departments responded along with state police and ambulance crews.

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American contractor held in Afghanistan freed in swap for convicted Taliban drug lord

A Taliban fighter keeps vigil near the Intercontinental Hotel during a press event organised by the members of the Taliban, in Kabul on September 19, 2022. An American navy veteran detained in Afghanistan for more than two years was released by the T WASHINGTON (AP) - An American contractor held hostage in Afghanistan for more than two years by the Taliban has been released in exchange for a convicted Taliban drug lord jailed in the United States, according to the man's family and U.S.

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Pennsylvania March for Life: First official state march in the US since Roe v. Wade overturned

Thousands are set to gather at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg Monday to march in support of the pro-life movement. HARRISBURG, Pa. - Thousands are set to gather at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg Monday to march in support of the pro-life movement.The second-annual Pennsylvania March for Life is the first official state march to take place in the United States after the Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v.

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‘Sister Wives’ Recap: Kody’s Older Kids Cut Him Out Over COVID Restrictions

Kody Brown‘s older kids have had enough when it comes to his COVID restrictions. Coming off the highest season premiere in six years, Sunday’s episode of TLC’s “Sister Wives” didn’t tone down the drama. In it, the patriarch of the Brown family is at odds with some of his older children who accuse him of favoring his youngest wife, Robyn Brown, amid the pandemic.

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Biden tells ‘60 Minutes’ covid pandemic over, says US troops could defend Taiwan

WASHINGTON : President Biden said the Covid-19 pandemic was over, while reiterating comments that U.S.

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Hiring, expansions: Indian businesses gear up for festive sales free of Covid-19

festivals of Durga Puja and Diwali between September and November. E-commerce majors Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart have already announced deeply discounted sales.

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Police: String of robberies plague one road in Delaware County, armed suspects sought

DELAWARE COUNY - Police are investigating after several robberies unfolded near the same location in just two days.Three robberies were reported on County Line Road in Delaware County between Hannum Drive and Haverford Road.Police say all three robberies occurred over the course of two nights, Thursday and Friday. A weapon was reportedly displayed in two of the robberies.MORE HEADLINES:Two male suspects are being sought in connection to the robberies.

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Weather Authority: Warm, humid Monday ahead of last days of summer

PHILADELPHIA - Kids may be back at school again today, but it's still feeling like summer!The last Monday of summer 2022 is set to be a warm and humid one as temperatures hit a high of 88 degrees.FOX 29's Sue Serio says the day begins with a B weather grade, then drops to a B- as that humidity starts to pick up.The Eagles home opener could see a little rain Monday night with a chance of a shower later this evening.Warm weather continues the next couple of days until the first day of fall on Thursday - but the real autumn weather starts on Friday with highs of just 67 degrees!___MONDAY: Evening shower. High: 88TUESDAY: Less humid.

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US president says Covid pandemic 'is over'

US President Joe Biden has said the Covid-19 pandemic "is over," even though the country continues to grapple with coronavirus infections that kill hundreds of Americans daily.

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COVID-19 update: India reports 4,800 new cases

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Covid-19: India sees a dip in daily cases, reports 4858 new infections in 24 hrs

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Diesel Fraud: Milco to go to CID

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'Covid is not over': Top US health expert after Joe Biden's 'pandemic is over' remarks

@JoeBiden — you’re wrong. Pandemic is not over. Almost 3,000 Americans are dying from #COVID19 every single week.A weekly 9/11 is a very big deal.

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Sri Lanka to present debt restructuring, IMF bailout plans to creditors

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Crisis-hit Sri Lanka will make a presentation to its international creditors on Friday (23), laying out the full extent of its economic troubles and plans for a debt restructuring and multi-billion dollar International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout.Years of economic mismanagement combined with the COVID-19 pandemic have left Sri Lanka in its worst economic crisis since independence from Britain in 1948, causing it to default on its sovereign debt.The Sri Lanka Ministry of Finance said in a statement via legal firm Clifford Chance that an online call on Sept.

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Queen Elizabeth II: World prepares its last goodbyes as state funeral nears

LONDON - The world is preparing to say its last goodbyes to Queen Elizabeth II as her state funeral is set for Monday.Events surrounding Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on Monday cap 10 days of national mourning and are expected to be watched by hundreds of thousands of people packed onto the streets of London and millions around the world. The late monarch died Sept. 8 at 96 years old.

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Religare to raise ₹300 cr for health insurance biz

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Police: Suspects sought after catalytic converters stolen from 9 school buses in South Jersey

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Long Covid: What to eat to restore your appetite, energy level?

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Over 3.70 cr unutilized COVID-19 vaccine doses still available with States, UTs: Centre

vaccination drive has been ramped up through the availability of more vaccines, and advanced visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them and streamlining the vaccine supply chain. As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, the Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them with COVID Vaccines free of cost.

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Mohammed Shami tests positive for Covid-19, veteran pacer called back

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India reported 5,664 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, according to an update by the Union health ministry on Sunday. As a result, active cases currently stand at 47,922. India reported 5,664 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, according to an update by the Union health ministry on Sunday.

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Pat Sajak reveals he may leave ‘Wheel of Fortune’ after Season 40: ‘End is near’

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Germany’s Oktoberfest returns after 2-year hiatus

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Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday kicks off last weekend of summer

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Germany's famed Oktoberfest opens after two-year pandemic hiatus

Oktoberfest, Germany's famed beer festival which draws millions of visitors from around the world, has opened in Munich after a two-year pause due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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India records 5,700 fresh Covid-19 cases, 29 fatalities

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India logs 5,747 Covid-19 cases, 29 deaths in a day

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Philadelphia Museum of Art employees stage one-day warning strike for better wages, healthcare

FAIRMOUNT - More than 100 Philadelphia Museum of Art employees stayed home from work Friday.It was all part of a one-day warning strike, leaving management to open the doors to the public.The union that represents workers in several museum departments says the warning strike stems from contract negotiations begun two years ago, when they unionized.They accuse museum leaders of violating labor laws and engaging in union-busting.Workers are calling for better, fairer wages, healthcare and paid family leave.President of Local 397, Adam Rizzo, explained, "90 percent of the folks in the unit are on a high-deductible healthcare plan, which means we can’t really afford to use our healthcare, especially during a pandemic. That’s so important to workers.

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COVID-19 cases and deaths down in Ontario from week before

Health Ontario says COVID-19 cases and deaths are down in the most recent week of data available, but outbreaks in nursing homes are on the rise.The agency says there were 6,968 cases of COVID-19 recorded during the week of Sept. 4 to 10, compared to 8,175 the previous week.There were 54 deaths in the latest week of data, and 70 deaths the week before.

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Study: 20% of COVID-19 survivors report symptoms 2 years later

Two years after hospital release, nearly 20% of COVID-19 survivors in Wuhan, China, reported persistent, new-onset, or worsening symptoms, finds a study published yesterday in JAMA Network Open.

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Vaccines adapted to Covid variants set to be introduced

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said vaccines that have been adapted to Covid-19 variants are set to be introduced to the booster programme from next month.

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Washington Navy Yard Shooting: DC marks 9-years since violent rampage left 12 dead

WASHINGTON - Friday marks nine years since a deadly shooting rampage at the Washington Navy Yard sent shockwaves through the nation's capital.The shooting that left 12 people dead happened on the morning of September 16, 2013 inside a building at the complex. The gunman was identified as Aaron Alexis, a 34-year-old information technology contractor at a defense-related computer company.The former Navy reservist had been undergoing mental health treatment prior to the shooting but had not been stripped of his security clearance, according the Associated Press.He was armed with a shotgun and also took a handgun from a law enforcement officer during the massacre. In addition to those killed during the attack, eight people were hurt, including three who were shot and wounded.

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The big challenge right now is…: WHO on what could hinder COVID endgame

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Spain extends tough Covid entry rules for UK holidaymakers

Holiday-makers hoping to jet to sunny Spain over the half-term will face the nation's tough Covid restrictions, which will remain in place until 15 November.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

COVID deaths lowest since March 2020, end of the pandemic in sight: WHO chief

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