Delhi witnesses spike in Covid-19 cases: What health experts said on Delhi school closures

Protesters show their support for legal abortion at the South Carolina Statehouse in Columbia on May 2, 2022. (Joshua Boucher/The State/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina Senate committee voted Tuesday to remove exceptions for rape and incest from a proposed abortion ban setting up a showdown among Republicans wary of passing such a restrictive bill.Democrats helped set up the fight, choosing not to vote with three moderate Republicans who wanted to keep the exceptions in the bill.The same bill without the exceptions appeared to fail in the more conservative state House last week before some Republicans maneuvered through a series of votes to allow abortions for rape and incest victims up to the 12th week of pregnancy.RELATED: South Carolina House approves abortion ban with exceptionsThe Senate Medical Affairs Committee vote 9-8 with two Republicans joining all Democrats — to send the bill to the full Senate, where debate is expected to begin Wednesday morning.

In the new documentary Katie Price: Trauma and Me, mum of five Katie opens up about her mental health struggles. And ahead of the show airing this Thursday, in a new interview with OK! the star told us that because her family is so close, they don't understand why she suffers. Katie, who talks about her battle with depression and PTSD on the documentary, said: "My mum, my sister, my dad, my brother, I know you don’t get to see all of them in the documentary but you can not get a tighter knitted family together.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz holds a press conference with U.S.

Ministry of Health Deputy Director-General and head of the Public Health Agency, Dr Andrew Old, will hold a media briefing today in Auckland at 12 noon today to provide an update on the COVID-19 response.

COVID-19 vaccine passports in the province.The Commissaire à la lutte contre la corruption (UPAC) reports that Carolane Fournier is accused of several charges, including breach of trust, the production of false documents and fraudulent use of a computer.Fournier was working as an attendant at a vaccination site at Université Laval in Quebec City last year. In a statement Tuesday, UPAC said she entered false information for herself and others, which then allowed them to obtain falsified vaccine proofs.“The offenses were committed between Sept.

UVALDE, TEXAS - MAY 24: Law enforcement officers speak together outside of Robb Elementary School following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School on May 24, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas. According to reports, 19 students and 2 adults were killed, with Five Texas Department of Public Safety officers who responded to the Uvalde school shooting in May will face an investigation into their actions at Robb Elementary, the agency said.The officers were referred to the inspector general’s office, which will determine if the officers violated any policies in their response to the deadliest school shooting in Texas history, said DPS spokesperson Travis Considine.

PHILADELPHIA - Tuesday morning's heavy rain came in quickly, causing delays for commuters across the Delaware Valley, especially those stuck in floods along the Schuylkill Expressway. Delays along I-76 were so bad that many commuters are questioning why PennDOT wasn't prepared. "It was horrendous this morning it was pouring down so bad I could barely see," said Patti Warren, who commutes from King of Prussia from Delaware daily.

PHILADELPHIA - Convenience store workers in Philadelphia are begging for more support from police to stop the rampant trend of brazen thefts and vandalism that have struck stores across the city. Vincent Emmanuel has worked at a 7-Eleven location on West Passyunk Avenue for 43 years, he says the blatant shoplifting is a trend he's never seen before. "The shoplifting and doing mischief and breaking stuff up and all that has become part of everyday operation," Emmanuel told FOX 29's Joann Pileggi.Surveillance cameras recently captured a man armed with a sledgehammer walk into Emmanuel's store and smash two lottery machines. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAnother video shows a group of young people take what they want from the store shelves and leave without paying. "Everyday we sit around and expect what’s coming next, what’s happening tomorrow," Emmanuel said. The frequency of thefts and the perceived inadequate response from police have caused some store owners to stop reporting the incidents all together. Alyssa Seilus said she witnessed a theft and reported it to a store employee who told her they weren't going to call the police because "there's no point."Shop workers in Philadelphia are calling on police to help tamp down on the rampant and brazen shoplifting thefts threatening their stores.

Residents distribute cases of water at Grove Park Community Center in Jackson, Mississippi, on September 3, 2022. - Jackson is enduring days without clean running water, with authorities urging those who still had supplies to shower with their mouths JACKSON, Miss (AP) - While its water crisis continued, students in Mississippi’s capital were able to return to class for the first time in a week Tuesday with assurances that the toilets and sinks in their buildings would finally work.Jackson remained under a boil water advisory, but the drop in water pressure that had brought the system to near collapse appeared to be resolved, officials said.Sherwin Johnson, a spokesperson for Jackson Public Schools confirmed in a statement to The Associated Press on Tuesday that schools had re-opened after a drop in water pressure forced a move to virtual instruction.RELATED: Mississippi water crisis: Governor declares state of emergency after flooding, treatment issuesIn a statement posted to Twitter on Monday, the school district said it had "checked water pressure at each school" and found that "nearly all are suitable" for students and staff to return.

Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States during a FIFA World Cup qualifier game between Panama and USMNT at Exploria Stadium on March 27, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Brad Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images) We’re only a few months away from one of the biggest sporting events in the world when the 2022 World Cup takes place. This year’s tournament marks the return of Team USA after they missed it in 2018. The club has made 10 World Cup appearances and their best finish of third place occurred in 1930. This year, the 14th-ranked Americans open against No.

Justin Bieber has cancelled his current world tour in order to prioritise his health.

Justin Bieber has postponed the remaining dates of his ‘Justice’ world tour.It comes after the singer recently returned to touring after overcoming his battle with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which for weeks left the entire right side of his face paralysed.Tonight (September 6) Bieber has issued a statement through TMZ which has been confirmed by Variety, stating that all remaining dates have been cancelled due to health issues.“Earlier this year, I went public about my battle with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, where my face was partly paralysed. As the result of this illness, I was not able to complete the North America leg of the Justice Tour,” he wrote.“After resting and consulting with my doctors, family and team, I went to Europe in an effort to continue with the tour.

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Uvalde, Texas, led to pledges by governors in several states to make classrooms safer.But their speed in following through has varied.CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON THE UVALDE SCHOOL SHOOTING AFTERMATHHere’s a look at where school safety plans stand in several states as students return to school.After the Uvalde shooting, Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson reinstated a school safety commission he formed after the 2018 shooting in Parkland, Florida.

A study of 346 previously healthy COVID-19 survivors finds that 73% had cardiac signs and symptoms more than 3 months after infection, and 57% still had them at nearly 1 year.In the study, published yesterday in Nature Medicine, a team led by

Justin Bieber canceled his Justice World Tour to focus on his health. Bieber, 28, posted the announcement for his fans via Instagram. "Earlier this year, I went public about my battle with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, where my face was partly paralyzed," he wrote.

Men shot overnight in Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA - Two men were struck by gunfire in the span of just 10 minutes, leaving one fighting for his life.Police say a "John Doe" in his 30s was shot multiple times on the 2500 block of South Felton Street around 3:!5 a.m.He was transported to Penn Presbyterian Hospital, where he is said to be in extremely critical condition.A weapon was also recovered from the victim, according to police.MORE HEADLINES:About 10 minutes later, another shooting was reported on the 2200 block of North Chadwick Street.Police say a 29-year-old suffered three gunshot wounds, one in the abdomen and two in the arm.

Ashton Kutcher and his wife Mila Kunis spent Labor Day weekend at the beach cooling off from the sweltering heat wave across Southern California that shattered early September records.To beat the heat, the 44-year-old actor and Black Swan star, 39, were seen having a blast as they ran toward the ocean to catch some waves near their stunning oceanfront beach house in Santa Barbara County's Carpinteria on Saturday.The Hollywood sweethearts were joined by some pals, but did not appear to be with their two children Wyatt, seven, or five-year-old Dimitri.  Surf's up! Ashton Kutcher and his wife Mila Kunis spent Labor Day weekend at the beach cooling off from the sweltering heat wave in Santa BarbaraAs the father-of-two rode a white surfboard, Kunis admired his surfing skills while rocking a black and purple wetsuit.   Kutcher looked handsome in a pair of black swim shorts, which displayed his muscular physique, and a matching watch.   Catching waves: As the father-of-two rode a white surfboard, Kunis admired his surfing skills while rocking a black and purple wetsuit Looking good! Kutcher looked handsome in a pair of black swim shorts, which displayed his muscular physique, and a matching watch Beaming: Kunis beamed in the water The pair's latest sighting comes after he revealed his secret health battle years agoAlthough Kutcher looked in perfect health, he recently revealed in a recent episode of Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge that years earlier he had temporarily lost his sight, hearing and sense of balance, which left him unable to walk.'I had this weird, super rare form of vasculitis, that like knocked out my vision, it knocked out my hearing, it knocked out like all my equilibrium,' he said in the clip from

Justin Bieber has cancelled his Justice World Tour due to physical and mental health issues just weeks after resuming it as he recovered from facial paralysis.The 28-year-old Canadian superstar took to his Instagram Story to make the tough announcement as he thanked his fans for their support during his battle with Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome and declared that he needs to focus on himself before performing again.He performed in Brazil over the weekend and got candid as he wrote: 'After getting off the stage, the exhaustion overtook me and I realize that I need to make my health the priority right now. Sad: Justin Bieber has cancelled his Justice World Tour due to physical and mental health issues just weeks after resuming it as he recovered from facial paralysis (he is seen performing in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday) 'I need to make my health a priority right now': The 28-year-old Canadian superstar took to his Instagram Story to make the tough announcement as he thanked his fans for their support during his battle with Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome and declared that he needs to focus on himself before performing again'So I'm going to take a break from touring for the time being.

Worldwide, about 10.5 million children may have lost parents or caregivers to COVID-19 and 7.5 million were orphaned, according to new study that estimated excess mortality using World Health Organization (WHO) data.

A free electric car charging station being used seen in front of the Crissy Field Center on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in San Francisco, Calif.

FILE PHOTO - State Attorney General Letitia James leaves the podium after announcing a lawsuit against e-cigarette giant Juul on November 19, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs will pay nearly $440 million to settle a two-year investigation by 33 states into the marketing of its high-nicotine vaping products, which have long been blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced the deal Tuesday on behalf of the states plus Puerto Rico, which joined together in 2020 to probe Juul's early promotions and claims about the safety and benefits of its technology as a smoking alternative.The settlement resolves one of the biggest legal threats facing the beleaguered company, which still faces nine separate lawsuits from other states that are suing the company.

Covid vaccinations will likely shift to an annual shot, officials said adding, more frequent doses will be offered for higher-risk people Covid-19 vaccines will eventually become an annual vaccination event like flu shots, Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden’s health adviser said at a time when administration is urging Americans to take newly authorized booster shots specific to omicron subvariants. Anthony Fauci, a Biden Covid adviser who heads the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said, “We likely are moving towards a path with a vaccination cadence similar to that of the annual influenza vaccine." Covid vaccinations will likely shift to an annual shot, officials said adding, more frequent doses will be offered for higher-risk people.

Boston firefighters tweeted out this photo of the burning home. (Credit: Boston Fire Department) BOSTON - A neighbor is being credited as a hero for catching a 5-year-old child that was dropped out of a window by the mother to escape a burning building. The Boston Fire Department said the 3-alarm "heavy" fire broke out over the weekend on Delford Street.Firefighters said a mother and her two children were trapped on the second floor. RELATED: Teen uses trampoline to rescue neighbors trapped in fire: ‘My mind was in panic’Authorities said the "heroic" neighbor put down a mattress for the family to jump on as he caught the 5-year-old child.Local outlets identify that neighbor as Clifford Saint Jean.

FILE-People on line to vote in a primary election in Boston, Massachusetts in 2021. (Photo by Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) BOSTON - Massachusetts Republicans are weighing which candidate has the best chance of keeping the governor's office in GOP hands as they vote in Tuesday's primary: a former state lawmaker endorsed by Donald Trump or a political newcomer who's cast himself as the more moderate choice.Massachusetts Republicans are weighing which candidate has the best chance of keeping the governor's office in GOP hands as they vote in Tuesday's primary: a former state lawmaker endorsed by Donald Trump or a political newcomer who's cast himself as the more moderate choice.Geoff Diehl and Chris Doughty are vying for the chance to replace incumbent Republican Gov.

Brendan Fraser is having a moment at the Venice International Film Festival.The once ubiquitous movie star of The Mummy franchise and George of the Jungle had, in the last decade, backed away from the spotlight. But Fraser is charting what could be a major comeback starting with his transformative role in Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale, which had its world premiere Sunday night at the festival. ‘Lord of the Rings’ is back: Everything you need to know about ‘The Rings of Power’ TV show As the credits rolled in the Sala Grande theatre, the audience gave the film a long standing ovation while Fraser, on the balcony alongside his director and co-stars, wiped tears away.Fraser plays Charlie, a reclusive English teacher with a kind soul who weighs 600 pounds.

Authorities in Delaware are searching for this man who is accused of innapropriately touching two young girls at the beach during Labor Day weekend.  REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - Investigators with the Rehoboth Beach Police Department are searching for a man accused of touching two young girls inappropriately at the beach over the weekend. According to police, the incident happened on Sunday around 7 p.m. on the beach in the area of Rehoboth Avenue. Witnesses told police the man repeatedly got into the ocean, swam underwater near two 11-year-old girls and grabbed or touched their genital areas multiple times, authorities say. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESOfficials say witnesses confronted the man and he fled on foot westbound on Rehoboth Avenue. Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to contact Cpl.

Krispy Kreme’s ChurrDough Collection. (Credit: Provided / Krispy Kreme) CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Krispy Kreme has unveiled a new collection of doughnuts inspired by churros, a deep-fried pastry coated in cinnamon sugar that’s popular in Spain, Mexico, and increasingly across the U.S.The "ChurrDough" treats were officially launched on Monday and will only be available through Sept.

Philadelphia councilmembers Maria Quiñones Sánchez (left) and Derek Green (right). Photos: Getty Images PHILADELPHIA - Two Philadelphia council members, MariaQuiñones Sánchezand Derek Green, have announced their plans to run for Philadelphia Mayor. Sánchez made the announcement Tuesday, saying, "I am a child of Philadelphia public housing, a lifelong activist, and Philadelphia's first Latina district Councilwoman." Green, who spent the last six years serving as Councilmember At-Large, also announced plans to run Tuesday. "Excited to tell you that I'm running for Mayor because Philadelphians should expect more and deserve better," he said in a tweet. The two are entering the race less than one month after former Philadelphia Councilmember Allan Domb resigned.

Eliza Fletcher (Memphis Police Department) RELATED: Eliza Fletcher abduction: Timeline of the Memphis teacher's disappearanceA man charged with especially aggravated kidnapping and tampering with evidence in the nationally-publicized case was scheduled to have an arraignment on Tuesday. U.S.

PHILADELPHIA - Most of the Delaware Valley can expect to see heavy downpours and flooding Tuesday after a mostly pleasant Labor Day weekend. FOX 29's Sue Serio says the rain will move into the Philadelphia area during the hours of the morning commute and will linger into the evening.A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for parts of Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs, including Delaware, Montgomery and Chester counties, until 11 a.m. Dangerous flooding is possible, according to the National Weather Service.By 10:00 p.m., showers will still linger in the area, but they will be spotty. Rain will continue in the forecast Wednesday, with showers expected all day. Parts of the area could see between one to two inches of rain per hour, which is needed desperately due to drought conditions. A flood watch has been also been issued for several other counties into this evening. Temperatures are expected to stay in the 70s Tuesday and Wednesday before returning to the 80s Thursday. Looking ahead, after significant rainfall Tuesday and Wednesday, the rest of the week is set to be sunny, warmer and dry. >> Download FOX 29's Weather Authority App to get severe weather alerts in your areaSEVEN-DAY FORECASTTUESDAY: Heavy rain.

NEW YORK - Snow days in New York City are a thing of the past according to the schools chancellor.Bad weather will not cancel learning. Instead, New York City students will have to shift to remote learning.On "Snow days" or days when school buildings are closed due to an emergency, all students and families should plan on participating in remote learning.The first day of classes for New York City Public Schools is Sept.

Alexandra Watford CHESTER, Pa. - The search is on for two suspects after a third was arrested for the murder of a man in Chester last month.Kashif Love was reportedly killed after he was shot in the head outside a property on the 1000 block of Ward Street on August 22.Medics brought the victim to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Police say three alleged perpetrators were identified in connection to his shooting death: Damar Macklin, Alexandra Watford and Mahamadou Barrett.MORE HEADLINES:Macklin has since been taken into custody, while arrest warrants have been issued for the remaining suspects.Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Incoming prime minister Liz Truss leaves Conservative Party Headquarters on Sept. 5, 2022, in London, England.

When a call came in to inform Ivor Wayne Burns that police had found the body of one of the men who allegedly killed his sister, his reaction was muted.

A much-loved 'cheeky' young girl from Tameside collapsed and died the day after testing positive for Covid, an inquest heard. Fatima Shamriaz, nine, tested positive on a lateral flow device last September after developing a temperature.

From today, around four million people most vulnerable to Covid-19 will start to be invited to book in their autumn booster vaccine.

Now, the COVID symptoms could be associated more with upper respiratory issues, as the virus tends to linger in nasal passages If you think that loss of sense and smell or shortness of breath are the indicators that you have contracted COVID then you can't be more wrong. Over past years as the coronavirus has mutated, the symptoms related to the infection have also changed. Though the symptoms related to the virus are stated to be milder now, it is extremely essential to understand what you are dealing with and identify the early signs of the disease.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Eliza Fletcher, a Memphis kindergarten teacher and 34-year-old mother known as Liza to her loved ones, was abducted Friday while she was out for an early morning run.The Memphis Police Department (MPD) is still searching for Fletcher and a $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to her whereabouts.Here's a timeline of events surrounding her disappearance:Fletcher, an avid runner who has qualified for the Boston Marathon, goes for a run around 4 a.m.

More than half of Conservative voters in Canada want Pierre Poilievre to lead the CPC party, suggests a new Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News.

PHILADELPHIA - With the Tuesday morning commute in full swing, heavy rain is causing flooding and possibly dangerous conditions in Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs.Storms are just getting started in the Delaware Valley with downpours expected all day into the evening hours, and possibly overnight.  Several areas are already experiencing some flooding, and its effects, as a Flash Flood Warning has been issued for several counties.In Montgomery County, a Norristown inbound train has been delayed at SEPTA's Conshohocken Station due to high water conditions.Traffic along I-76 has been delayed for the past hour near King of Prussia and Gulf Mills after water started to flood the road.

Suspects sought in quadruple shooting. PHILADELPHIA - A quadruple shooting left two people dead last month, and two others injured, and now police are looking for those responsible.Police say a gunman opened fire on group of men sitting on a Philadelphia street corner on the 6000 block of Race Street on August 23.Four people in total were reportedly struck by gunfire.

PHILADELPHIA - Crews are working to repair a water main break in Holmesburg that is causing flooding as heavy downpours move through the Delaware Valley. The water main break occurred on Cottman Avenue near Walker Street. FOX 29's Steve Keeley is in Holmesburg as repair crews work to assess and fix the damage. The water main break reportedly caused damage to a sidewalk in the area. RELATED: Flash flood warning issued for parts of Philadelphia, suburbs amid heavy downpours all dayThis comes as the Delaware Valley begins being hounded by heavy downpours causing flooding across the region. No street closures have been reported by authorities. RELATED: Flooding across the Delaware Valley: Delays, traffic and warnings as storms roll in TuesdayThis is a developing story.

Covid surge. The study report on Covid strain will come out early by next week." While expressing concerns over the steep surge in the Covid-19 infection in the national capital, Dr Kumar said people are not following Covid appropriate behaviour and stated that while the cases are rising, the severity is mild, according to news agency ANI report. Additionally, he said, “we are not reporting hospitalisation cases because people have taken booster dose as well.

Covid-19 cases to 4,40,87,037, according to the Union Health Ministry data. The death toll climbed to 5,26,530 with 53 new fatalities reported on Thursday. Another health expert has recommended getting tested timely as an important way to navigate the situation.