India reports 2,568 covid cases in last 24 hours, lower than previous count

Omicron wave of coronavirus that would swamp intensive care capacity.

Covid-19 recovery rate was 98.74%, the ministry said.

Police had not anticipated the federal government’s invocation of the Emergencies Act to end the “illegal blockades” in the nation’s capital and major border crossings, the RCMP chief said Tuesday.

sub-variants of Omicron-BA.5 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and can dodge some of the immune protection conferred by previous infection and vaccination.

LOS ANGELES - The Food and Drug Administration has sounded the alarm over a global shortage of contrast materials that are used for CT scans, MRIs and other medical imaging. A host of other hospitals have also sent out alerts over the shortage, warning patients and consumers that they plan to ration current supplies."Due to unprecedented COVID-related supply chain disruptions in China, all hospitals in the United States are experiencing a shortage of contrast media (sometimes referred to as X-ray dye) used to perform CAT or CT scans," wrote St. Lukes University Health Network on its website. There are several types of contrast materials.

Today we are reporting 7,970 community cases, 381 hospitalisations and 28 deaths.

Bill Gates is sharing some health news. The tech mogul and Microsoft founder has tested positive for COVID-19.Gates took to Twitter on Tuesday afternoon to share the news, writing, «I've tested positive for COVID.

new Covid variant could be "even more transmissive and even more fatal" than the Delta and Omicron variants. To tackle the situation in advance, he stressed the need for increased global surveillance

iPod touch (Photo Courtesy: Apple Inc.) PHOENIX - Officials with Apple Inc. announced on May 10 that the company will discontinue the last product on its iPod line, thus bringing an entire product line to an end after decades on the market."Music has always been part of our core at Apple, and bringing it to hundreds of millions of users in the way iPod did, impacted more than just the music industry — it also redefined how music is discovered, listened to, and shared," said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, in a statement released on May 10.Here's what you should know about the once sought-after music player.iPod, as released in 2001 (Photo Courtesy: Apple Inc.) In a statement published by Apple in 2001, officials describe the product as a "breakthrough MP3 music player.""With iPod, Apple has invented a whole new category of digital music player that lets you put your entire music collection in your pocket and listen to it wherever you go," said Apple's then-CEO, Steve Jobs, in the statement.

Evidence markers scattered the ground following a triple shooting Tuesday afternoon in Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA - Two men are fighting for their lives after police said they were shot several times during a triple shooting Tuesday afternoon in Philadelphia.Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 1300 block of West Rockland Street just before 5 p.m.

A baby formula display shelf is seen at a Walmart grocery store in Orlando. Stores across the United States have struggled to stock enough baby formula, causing some chains to limit customer purchases.

GANADO, Texas - The driver of an 18-wheeler that was found packed with illegal immigrants in Jackson County, Texas is facing federal charges.Authorities say Codi Denise Hartman was behind the wheel of the red box truck when it broke down last week off Highway 59 near County Road 202.ORIGINAL STORY: Dozens of migrants discovered in tractor-trailer that broke down in TexasAccording to court documents, a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) State Trooper spotted the disabled tractor-trailer on the side of the road and pulled up behind it to assist.When he asked the driver, later identified as Hartman, what was wrong, she said she "ran out of diesel." She also told the topper that she was transporting "energy drinks."When the trooper asked for a bill of lading, he noticed Hartman's behavior and demeanor to be nervous. Hartman stated that it must be in the cab of the tractor-trailer. The trooper observed multiple people through the cracked door of the trailer, and secured the door to call for backup.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 03: Bill Gates discusses his new book 'How To Prevent The Next Pandemic' onstage at 92Y on May 03, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates tested positive for COVID-19, he announced Tuesday on Twitter. Gates wrote in a series of tweets: "I've tested positive for COVID.

BROWNS MILLS, N.J. - Authorities say a young man was killed and another driver was seriously hurt in a multi-vehicle accident Tuesday morning in Burlington County.Emergency responders were called to the area of State Route 70 and Spring Lake Boulevard in Browns Mills just before 7 a.m. for reports of a serious crash. Authorities say five cars were involved in the crash, including a Chevy Trail Blazer driven by 28-year-old William Benner Jr.

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) today warned that rising COVID-19 cases are creating a volatile situation, posing the most risk for countries with low vaccination coverage.

A general view of the Duke University Chapel on the campus of Duke University. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) DURHAM, N.C. - Duke University administrators said they are looking into a student’s graduation speech after reports that it mirrored a 2014 Harvard graduation speech."We are aware of and concerned about these allegations and have initiated a process to understand the facts of the situation," Duke’s Chief Communications Officer Michael Schoenfeld said in a statement to FOX Television Stations.

Fred Eisenberger has ended the city’s COVID-19 emergency declaration.The action was first declared in unison with Ontario’s state of emergency enacted on March 17, 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic first began.A temporary order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) allowed municipalities the flexibility to deploy staff where they were needed to manage the city’s vital services.Eisenberger said the measure was “not rescinded lightly” by the city and that the community still needs to be “aware and be vigilant” as it eases into a “normal state.”The change means the city will return to in-person meetings, also offered in a hybrid format, on May 25 with committee meetings coming back on the week of May 30.City advisory committees will also return the week of May 30 while full-on advisory committees will still be limited as staff work through the process of a full return. Ontario COVID numbers: 1,555 people in hospital, 188 in intensive care The city’s mask mandate for its employees will also be lifted on May 25 with in-person public engagement allowed on the same day.“I do want to recognize the importance of this moment,” Eisenberger said in a virtual media conference on Tuesday. “It’s taken us two and half years to get here.”Public health epidemiologist Michelle Baird characterized the community’s current COVID situation as better having past the peak of transmission in the most recent wave.Case numbers, the percentage of PCR tests coming back positive and wastewater signals continue to show declines in spread of COVID.“Although transmission is decreasing, we are still in a pandemic,” said Baird.“But we are now in a phase where we are learning collectively what it means to live with COVID.

At a World Health Organization (WHO) media telebriefing today on a variety of global health issues, officials said 348 probable cases of hepatitis in children, potentially linked to adenovirus, have been reported from 20 countries across five global regions.

American Indian/Alaska Native and Black Americans died of murder, suicide, vehicle crashes, and drug overdoses at higher rates than their White and Asian/Pacific Islander peers amid the twin threats of the opioid epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic, finds a US modeling study published yesterday in JAMA Internal Medicine.

An observational study using a multinational database of 447 maternal COVID-19 deaths in Latin America reveals that over 90% were attributed to acute respiratory failure after severe infection and that 35% of the women who died were never admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU), possibly due to lack of capacity.The analysis, led by researchers at the Universidad de Cartagena in

Airborne Object Identification and Management Synchronization Group, which was established in November 2021 and has been charged with finding and identifying UFOs in restricted airspace.  The House Intelligence Committee’s subcommittee over counterterrorism, counterintelligence and counterproliferation will hold the hearing on May 17, according to a tweet from the subcommittee’s chairman, Rep. André Carson, D-Ind. "Congress hasn't held a public hearing on unidentified aerial phenomena (UFO's) in over 50 years.

View of the Moon during a partial lunar eclipse on November 19, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images) Stargazers will have their chance to see a total lunar eclipse this weekend, from May 15-16.According to NASA, the partial eclipse will begin on May 15 at 10:27 p.m. ET.

Pennsylvania State Senator Doug Mastriano delivers his speech during a rally against vaccination mandates. Protesters gathered on the steps of the Pennsylvania State Capitol to protest against covid-19 vaccination mandates.

Manitoba Camping Association (MCA) is getting a one-time cash injection from the province to help bounce back from COVID-19.The government announced $750,000 in funding for the association Tuesday. Manitoba campgrounds drying off, preparing for busy season “Manitoba children benefit from being outdoors and the learning experiences overnight camps offer,” said Municipal Relations Minister Eileen Clarke.“We recognize the importance of community-based organizations in building thriving and sustainable communities across the province.

Kelly Ripa is taking «all necessary precautions» after testing positive for COVID-19 over the weekend. On Monday, the host revealed on her Instagram Story that while she does have the coronavirus, she is «fully vaccinated and boosted.»As for Tuesday's episode of, Ripa says the show was «already pre-taped.»The 51-year-old TV personality added that she is «looking forward to returning to normal life as soon as the standard quarantine time is over.»«On a lighter note, I did receive the peace and quiet I requested for Mother's Day,» Ripa joked in her message, which was written over a photo of coffee, croissants and flowers.

People with diabetes are almost twice as likely to die with coronavirus, according to a new study. Diabetics are also almost three times as likely to be critically or severely ill compared to those without diabetes, the study has found.

The pool area of the Sandals Emerald Bay resort. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Sandals) Vacationers who have recently been in the area of the Sandals Bahamas resort where three Americans were found dead last week say they have complained about the "strong odor" of insecticide there, according to a new report Tuesday. Those complaints from guests at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in Great Exuma have since been relayed to local investigators, NBC News reports. The deceased were identified Monday as Michael Phillips, 68, and Robbie Phillips, 65, of Tennessee, and Vincent Chiarella, 64, of Florida.

The head of the World Health Organization has said China's zero-tolerance Covid-19 policy is not sustainable given what is known of the disease, in rare public comments by the UN agency on a government's handling of the virus.

COVID-19 pandemic.Cliff Cullen said Tuesday the funding will help prop up four organizations — each receiving $250,000 — for projects aimed at addressing industry-specific labour needs.“This investment will support the food and beverage, supply chain and hospitality sectors to develop new market opportunities and facilitate the recruitment and retention of a skilled workforce,” said Cullen.“Supporting workers and businesses in these sectors is critical to the province’s post-pandemic recovery and ongoing economic growth.” James Taylor concert in Winnipeg postponed due to COVID-19 The Manitoba Restaurant and Foodservices Association, Food and Beverage Manitoba, the Manitoba Hotel Association and Supply Chain Management Association Manitoba have all been tapped to receive the funds, and in each case, will be using their share of the $1 million toward recruitment, promotion and training efforts.Funding for the project comes from Labour Market Transfer Agreements via the federal government.  

severe acute hepatitis have been reported at the downtown Toronto hospital for children.The hospital said the cases are of “unknown origin” but do meet the “probable case definition to Public Health Ontario between October 1, 2021, and April 30, 2022.”The news comes as there have been international reports concerning children with this illness that cause a sudden severe liver disease, often caused by viruses. Children impacted so far range in age from one month to 16 years.SickKids Hospital said they are looking out for patients with signs and symptoms of hepatitis such as new onset jaundice (yellow eyes), dark urine and/or pale stool that will require further testing.

COVID-19 health crisis.Pandemic-related hospitalizations stood at 1,901 after 99 people were admitted and 108 were discharged in the last day.Intensive care unit cases linked to the disease remained unchanged at 66.The province also reported 772 new cases of the novel coronavirus. The daily tally isn’t representative of the current situation since it is based on PCR screening, which remains off limits to most of the population.

COVID on Tuesday, with 188 in intensive care.This is up by 342 for hospitalizations but a decrease of 13 for ICUs since the previous day as hospitals report updated figures from the weekend.Last Tuesday, there were 1,699 hospitalizations with 202 in ICU.According to latest data for hospitalizations, 59 per cent were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for COVID-19. For those in ICUs, 36 per cent were admitted for other reasons.

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Delhi on Tuesday reported as many as 1,118 fresh COVID19 cases and with that, the active tally in the city reached 5471 and the total number of cases touched 1896171. The positivity rate stands at 4.38%, city health bulletin said. 

Talk show host Piers Morgan recently announced that he had long Covid for around six to seven months but managed to recover from most symptoms by sleeping for long hours. The 57-year-old broadcaster also expressed that getting COVID-19 was the most "frustrated" he had ever been. In a detailed interview, he shared his experiences of the past few months, and here is all that you need to know: 

Jessica Seiser (Courtesy: Coconino County Sheriff's Office) PAGE, Ariz. - Police in Page say they have arrested two women in connection with the death of an infant.According to a Facebook post by Page Police officials, the 9-day-old baby, who was unnamed, was brought to Page Hospital's emergency room on the morning of May 6, and died shortly thereafter."There was evidence suggesting the child had been severely neglected," read a portion of the Facebook post by Page Police.Following a joint investigation with the sheriff's office in Utah's Kane County, Page Police officials said they arrested the baby's mother, Jessica Seiser, as well as the baby's caretaker, Nancy Bell.

COVID-19 RT PCR" test kit, the Mumbai-based drug firm is expanding its diagnostics offerings, it said in a regulatory filing.

Jessica Bailey, who has been desperately waiting for a new kidney for years, tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday.While her own health complications have kept her off the donor list, the COVID-19 pandemic has only prolonged the wait for the 36-year-old from Saskatoon. ‘Catastrophic’: No clear solution from provinces as surgery backlog crisis continues Bailey was finally given the green light by her doctor on Sept.

Kelly Ripa is sharing some unfortunate news with fans.

Covid-19 cases to 4,31,05,401, while the active cases dipped to 20,403, according to the Union Health Ministry data. The death toll climbed to 5,24,093 with 29 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Every few years, the mysterious disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa resurfaces in the headlines, and 2022 is no different. Recently, there have been two instances of human remains being found at Lake Mead in Nevada after a noticeable drop in water levels due to drought conditions. The first body was discovered in a barrel on May 1 along the newly exposed shoreline of the lake formed by Hoover Dam between Nevada and Arizona. In that case, police said the body was a man who had been shot, probably between the mid-1970s and the early 1980s because he was wearing shoes manufactured during that period.Authorities in Nevada are investigating two instances of human remains found in Lake Mead after the water level severely dropped due to drought conditions.The second case came a few days later after two sisters from the Las Vegas suburb of Henderson were paddle-boarding on the drought-stricken Colorado River reservoir when they spotted bones in the Callville Bay area of the lake.

A recent survey of nearly 150,000 people shows no new safety concerns have been identified for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, with reported reactions similar to those seen in clinical trials of the vaccine.

PHILADELPHIA - Police are searching for the driver of a white van who police say briefly abducted two young girls and may still be holding a young boy captive. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small told reporters that the abduction happened near the intersection of 32nd and Diamond streets around 8 p.m.Small said two girls, ages 11 and 12, were walking a dog on 32nd Street when the driver of a white van pulled them into the vehicle. Once inside the vehicle, Small said the both girls claimed to see a young boy in distress with duct tape over his mouth. The girls began hitting the driver in the head, which Small said caused him to open the sliding door electronically and let the girls get out blocks away. The girls both used their cell phone to contact their parents who then contacted police, Small said. The girls said the suspect did not try to assault or duct tape them.AdvertisementSmall said police are "looking into" the girl's claims about the other child inside the van.