Covid vaccination for kids: 60% in 12-14 age group inoculated so far

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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued new advice on the Monkeypox outbreak as it prepares to announce more cases of the virus on Monday (May 23).

Today we are reporting 6,000 community cases, 363 hospitalisations and 9 deaths.

A 28-year-old woman has been arrested after police found her 6-year-old son’s body in the trunk of her bloodied car in a Minneapolis suburb, authorities and family members said.

COVID-19 death toll to 5,24,413.

Justin Thomas of the United States reacts to his birdie putt on the 17th green, the second playoff hole during the final round of the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club on May 22, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Andrew Redington/ TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Justin Thomas is a major champion when he least expected it.Thomas matched a PGA Championship record Sunday when he rallied from a seven-shot deficit at Southern Hills, and then saved his most exquisite shot-making for a three-hole playoff to defeat Will Zalatoris.He closed with a 3-under 67, matching the low score of a final round made difficult more by nerves than the wind.

Some products of peanut butter have been recalled in Canada because of possible salmonella contamination.

Philadelphia police investigate a shooting that killed a young male in the Ogontz section. OGONTZ - Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting in the Ogontz section that has killed a male victim.Police were called to the 5800 block of North 16th Street Sunday, about 5:15 in late afternoon, on the report of shots fired.When police arrived, they found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.

NEW YORK - Charges against rapper 16-year-old Camrin Williams, also known as C-Blu, have been dropped after he allegedly shot an NYPD officer, drawing outrage from multiple groups.Police say that in January, Williams allegedly shot an officer in the leg when the two struggled after he refused police orders.Williams was also on probation for a prior gun case.The officer has recovered from his wound.RELATED: Teen charged with shooting NYPD officer in the Bronx freed on bondOn Friday, the New York City Law Department announced that Williams could not be prosecuted, without providing further explanation. The decision drew a furious response from New York City Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Lynch."This absurd decision should outrage every New Yorker who wants to get illegal guns off our streets. There is no dispute that this individual was caught carrying an illegal gun for the second time.

BBC sitcom, had earlier shared the bleak news with his fans that he was told he wouldn't make Christmas when he was diagnosed with cancer. But the 65-year-old star took to Twitter with the good news this weekend. He revealed the tumour in his liver is also shrinking.

FAIRMOUNT - Philadelphia police are investigating a fatal shooting of a 29-year-old man by four men in Fairmount.According to officials, police responded to the 4900 block of Aspen Street about 4 p.m., Sunday, on the report of multiple gunshots.Arriving officers found the 29-year-old victim had been shot multiple times throughout his body inside a residence in Philadelphia’s Fairmount section. The man died at the scene.Officials say four men were involved in the shooting, though the investigation is ongoing.

Jason Kenney‘s imposition of COVID-19 vaccine mandate and other public health measures, along with the province’s desire for equalization changes, are what “derailed” his leadership, suggests leadership rival Danielle Smith.In an interview with The West Block’s Mercedes Stephenson, Smith said Kenney’s decisions to put in place public health measures as COVID-19 spiked were a miscalculation that led younger voters who normally vote conservative to draw “a line in the sand.”“That brought out a lot of mums and dads in their 30s and 40s who said, ‘We’ve got to do something different here.’ And I think the premier maybe miscalculated when he brought in vaccine passports after saying he wasn’t going to,” Smith said.She added she believes many Albertans feel he also hasn’t taken the referendum to push for changes to the equalization formula seriously enough. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney intends to step down as UCP leader after narrow leadership win When asked about Kenney’s decision to bring in vaccine mandates, which public health experts had recommended at the time, she claimed: “We saw very early on the vaccination wears off” and that people “could still get and transmit, get very sick even if you were vaccinated.”That is inaccurate.The variant currently circulating is Omicron, and a subvariant of that known as BA.2.

A reported armed carjacking Sunday morning led to a teenager struck by a vehicle and Philadelphia police-involved car accident in West Philadelphia. WEST PHILADELPHIA - A reported armed carjacking Sunday morning led to a teenager struck by a vehicle and Philadelphia police-involved car accident.According to authorities, police in West Philadelphia spotted a vehicle Sunday afternoon, around 2:15, at North 53rd and West Thompson Streets, that was involved in an armed carjacking Sunday morning.Police say the vehicle then struck a 16-year-old male on a bicycle.

SEPTA Police ask for help identifying the women in the surveillance photo. CENTER CITY - SEPTA Police are investigating an assault and robbery of a female rider on the Market-Frankford line and are asking the public’s help in identifying the women they say are involved.Officials say the assault and robbery took place around 12:30 in the morning, Sunday, on the westbound train, at the 15th Street Station.The victim got on the train and, according to the official account, saw one of the women involved in the assault on the train and recognized her from a dispute on social media.The woman was said to have approached the victim and started to harass her.

Although COVID-19 cases are declining across the country, chances of getting re-infected with the virus are still possible — especially from the omicron variant — experts say.

The first cases of a new Covid-19 variant of concern have been confirmed in Ireland.

NEW YORK - The NYPD is investigating after a suspect reportedly opened fire on a New York City subway train on Sunday morning, shooting a man and killing him.The New York Post reports that a 46-year-old man was riding a northbound Q train that was pulling into the Canal Street station around 11:45 a.m. when he was shot in the chest by the suspect.The gunman fled the scene before police arrived.

WASHINGTON - A new program launched by the Biden administration offers free internet service to some 48 million households in America.President Biden announced last week that 20 internet companies have agreed to provide discounted service — $30 a month — to people with low incomes. Under the Affordable Connectivity Program, eligible Americans can receive $30 monthly subsidies, making internet service fully paid for with government assistance if they sign up with one of the participating providers.The 20 internet companies that have agreed to lower their rates provide service in areas where 80% of the U.S.

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PHILADELPHIA - Another taste of summer Sunday as the heat sticks around for one more day.A sizzling forecast brings a high of 92 degrees with heat and high humidity making it feel more like 100 degrees.Saturday's heat advisory has been extended until 6 p.m. Sunday as the Delaware Valley experience July and August a little early this year.For the latest forecasts and conditions, download the FOX 29 Weather Authority app.Storms are possible this afternoon, bringing a cold front that will bust the heat for the rest of the week.Temperatures drop back down to the 70s to start next week, until a bit of heat comes back Thursday, ___SUNDAY: Hot, then stormy.

PHILADELPHIA - Another violent weekend across Philadelphia has already seen at least nine separate shootings, some of them deadly.Beginning Saturday night, police say three teens were shot during a festival at Penn's Landing around 9:30 p.m. A 14-year-old boy was shot in the ribs, while two 14-year-old girls were both shot in the foot. Police believe the shooting stemmed from an argument, and the shooter may have targeted the teens.Philadelphia police investigate a shooting that injured three teens at Penn's Landing.

TRENTON, N.J. - Police say two men were shot, one fatally, in Trenton early Sunday morning.A man, identified as 25-year-old Ali Abdullah, was reportedly found with a gunshot wound in the State of New Jersey parking lot on West Hanover Street around 1 a.m. He was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.Police say a second shooting victim arrived at the same hospital by private vehicle while officers were on the scene.

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PHILADELPHIA - Police say a man is critically injured after a motorcycle-car crash Saturday night in Northeast Philadelphia.A 32-year-old man was riding his Yamaha motorcycle when he was allegedly hit by a Kia Soul at Grant Avenue and Academy Road around 9 p.m. Police say he was attempting to make a left turn.He was transported to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital where he is said to be in extremely critical condition after suffering head trauma and a broken pelvis.The 37-year-old driver of the Kia remained on the scene until police arrived.AdvertisementThe crash is being investigated.

Delhi's positivity rate is at 1.97%. The city conducted a test of 18,543 cases.

TRENTON, N.J. - Gas prices have increased dramatically again in New Jersey and around the nation as the Memorial Day weekend approaches. AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $4.77, up 27 cents from last week. Drivers were paying $3.07 a gallon on average a year ago at this time. The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $4.59, up another 16 cents from last week. AdvertisementDrivers were paying $3.04 a gallon on average a year ago at this time.

WHO estimate is "unacceptable" to India as the country records Covid deaths systematically following a transparent and legal process, official sources said.

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National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) will be reviewing the data of COVID19 vaccines for the 5-12 age group on 4th May, as per sources. This comes as the government panel earlier meeting on the issue remained inconclusive. 

No decision has been taken during the NTAGI meeting on Friday regarding the vaccination of children between the age group of 5-12 years against COVID19. The meeting remained inconclusive about firming up SoP and detailed guidelines for vaccination. 

Centre on Thursday notified that a decision regarding vaccination of children will be taken on the basis of the recommendation by an expert committee. This comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed vaccination of all eligible children at the earliest with “special campaigns" in schools is a priority for the Government. 

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said that the Ministry of Health will wait for recommendation from the Covid working group of NTAGI to begin the vaccination of kids aged 5 to 12.

Covid challenge has yet not been surpassed. "Despite managing the Covid crisis well as compared to the other countries, we can see cases' uptick in states now. we have to stay alert," PM Modi said.

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The way India has managed COVID pandemic is a global case study and the Indian pharma industry ensured successful fight against COVID-19, said Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers Dr Mansukh Mandaviya while inaugurating the 7th edition of International conference on Pharma and Medical Devices sector 2022 on Monday. 

Covid-19 cases in the country over the last two weeks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be chairing a meeting to assess the situation with Chief Ministers on April 27 via video conferencing.

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