Infected with BA.1 Omicron variant? It won’t protect against newer subvariants: study

Covid-19 vaccines reduced the potential death toll during the pandemic by nearly 20 million (1 million = 10 lakhs) or more than half in the year following their implementation. While in the first year of the vaccination programme, 19.8 million out of a potential 31.4 million Covid-19 deaths were prevented worldwide, according to estimates based on excess deaths from 185 countries and territories, the researchers said.

A study of children up to age 14 in Denmark finds that those who had been infected by SARS-CoV-2 were more likely to have symptoms at least 2 months later—commonly called "long COVID"—but the risk appears to be only slightly higher than in their uninfected peers.

Starting this week, you can go to https://t.co/EwdQ2dXioe and find information and appointments near you. pic.twitter.com/RRO6auk1j7 The United States has begun distributing COVID vaccines for children as young as six months around the country, and availability of the shots will improve in the coming days, according to White House COVID-19 response coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha.

symptoms in children and infants, alongside quality of life, and absence from school or day care." "Our results reveal that, although children with a positive Covid-19 diagnosis are more likely to experience long-lasting symptoms than children with no previous Covid-19 diagnosis, the pandemic has affected every aspect of all young people's lives," Berg said. Additional research into the long-term consequences of the pandemic on all children will be important going forwards, the researcher said.

Inequality, emergencies, war and climate change threaten global mental health, says WHO’s newly released World Mental Health Report. Above: outside the Afghan Japan Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, 2022. ©WHO

Gujarat on Wednesday clocked 407 fresh Covid-19 cases, the highest daily count in four months, that raised the tally of infections to 12,28,493. Gujarat had last reported more than 400 daily Covid-19 cases on 19 February with 486 infections.  The count of recoveries rose to 12,15,806, after 190 Covid-19 patients recovered from the infection during the day, while the toll remained unchanged at 10,946.  Now, Gujarat has 1,741 active Covid-19 cases, with four patients on ventilator support.  Of the latest cases, Ahmedabad saw 210 infections, the highest in the state, followed by Surat with 57, Vadodara 41 and Rajkot 20 cases, among others.  As many as 11.10 crore coronavirus vaccine shots have been administered in Gujarat till now, with 55,138 patients getting the jab today.  Meanwhile, India reported 12,249 new coronavirus infections and 13 deaths, while active cases went up by over 2,300 in a 24-hour span.

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vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer. Meanwhile last week, World Health Organization (WHO) said that the modified coronavirus vaccine can be administered as a booster dose to broaden immunity The variant-adapted vaccine may benefit those who have already received the primary series of shots, the agency's panel on COVID-19 Vaccine Composition said, it added.

Sub-variants of Covid-19, named BA.4 and BA.4, are the latest threat to Brits’ health. The Omicron wave has seen numerous people infected with the virus for a second, or perhaps more, time.

COVID-19 twice in the last 180 days?' This question received 12,381 responses, the NGO said. About 2% of these said "five or more individuals" in their families got reinfected with Covid in the last six months. And, 8% of them said, "two-four individuals" in their families got reinfected with Covid in the last six months, and another 8% said, "one individual" was infected in this period.

New Delhi: India reported more than 12,249 new covid cases with active cases surging by 2,326 in the last 24 hours, the union health ministry said on Wednesday. The country recorded 13 fatalities in a day. “About 12,249 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours with active caseload shooting at 81,687," said the ministry.

FILE - An ophthalmologist examine’s a patient’s eye. (Pascal Bachelet/BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)Researchers from the United Kingdom suggest a routine eye exam in conjunction with looking into past genetic data could help physicians predict whether or not a person could suffer a heart attack in the future. A recent study out of the Usher and Roslin Institutes from the University of Edinburgh found that simply assessing the patterns of a patient’s blood vessels in their eyes along with traditional clinical factors could help predict a possible heart attack five years before it happens. "The discovery could inform development of a simple screening process where heart attack risk could be calculated when a person undergoes a routine eye test, according to research presented at the annual conference of the European Society of Human Genetics," according to a university news release. A model was developed to compare data from 500,000 patients from the U.K.

FILE IMAGE - The relatively arid desert is viewed at 33,000 feet on May 19, 2022, over Lake Mead, NV. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) LAS VEGAS - Lake Mead, a drought-stricken Colorado River reservoir located outside of Las Vegas, has been under full capacity for decades — and once again has dropped to a new low since the 1930s.The Colorado River pools behind Hoover Dam to create Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States that was developed in 1936, according to the National Park Service. Lake Mead, and another falling Colorado River reservoir called Lake Powell, are part of a system that provides water to more than 40 million people and businesses in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, and across the southern border in Mexico.The lake has made national headlines in recent months after the discovery of multiple bodies in the lake due to dropping water levels.MORE: Human remains resurfacing at Lake Mead, along with interest in Jimmy Hoffa’s 1975 disappearanceThe water levels at Lake Mead, situated between Nevada and Arizona, have fluctuated over the years, according to the National Parks Service.

A view of the U.S. Supreme Court Building on June 20, 2022 in Washington, DC.

Omicron period versus the Delta period, depending on age and time since vaccination. According to lead author Claire Steves from King's College London, UK, One in 23 people who cath Omicron can have Covid symptoms for more than four weeks.

New Delhi: Covid cases declined marginally on Tuesday as India logged 9,923 new infections in the last 24 hours, down 2,858 cases from Monday.  The total active caseload has climbed to over 79,313, according to the union health ministry. Total covid-19 cases have reached 4,33,16,396 so far.  The country reported 17 new fatalities, taking the death toll to 5/24/890 so far. The weekly positivity rate is presently at 2.67% while daily positivity rate is 2.55%.

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TRENTON, N.J. - The first probable case of monkeypox has been reported in New Jersey, according to the state's Department of Health.Officials say a North Jersey resident was found with orthopoxvirus on June 18 after taking a PCR test. A test to confirm monkeypox will be conducted by the U.S.

Weekend data took apart the hope that infections in India had finally settled at a low and stable plateau. We must not act as if it’s gone or underestimate the challenge of its persistence That we must learn to ‘live with the virus’ is a no-brainer, especially after 28 months of the covid pandemic. Economies need to be coaxed back to recovery, businesses need to function as before and human beings forced into isolation need to get their social synapses buzzing again.

Even as we assume that COVID-related risks have significantly reduced, the cases are rising again. India on Monday logged 12,781 fresh COVID-19 cases that pushed its infection tally to 4,33,09,473, while the daily positivity rate went past 4% for the first time in 130 days.

Saudi lifted measures imposed to prevent the spread of the virus, including a requirement to wears face masks indoors. Meanwhile, India on Monday witnessed 12,781 new Covid-19 cases that pushed its infection tally to 4,33,09,473, while the daily positivity rate went past 4 per cent after 130 days, according to Union health ministry data. The death toll climbed to 5,24,873 with 18 new fatalities.

India on Monday recorded 12,781 fresh COVID-19 cases that pushed its infection tally to 43,309,473 while the number of active cases increased to 76,700, according to Union health ministry data. The death toll climbed to 5,24,873with 15 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. The active cases comprise 0.18 per cent of the total infections.

Priyanka Sharma [email protected] A high-level meeting has been called in the coming week to chalk out a strategy to stem the recent spike in covid cases and to review the efficacy of current surveillance measures. The meeting will be chaired by Dr VK Paul, member (health), Niti Aayog. Last week, scientists at the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) reviewed the genomic surveillance data which showed the surge is being driven by Omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5.

Transport Minister Omar Alghabra suggests there are no plans to remove the mandate requiring face masks on planes and trains, noting they’re a “minor inconvenience” to protect vulnerable Canadians.

Should my child be vaccinated? Yes, according to the CDC. While COVID-19 has been the most dangerous for older adults, younger people, including children, can also get very sick. Hospitalizations surged during the omicron wave.

President Joe Biden fell when he tried to get off his bike at the end of a ride Saturday at Cape Henlopen State Park near his beach home in Delaware, but said he wasn’t hurt.

ANI, quoting officials.  According to the news agency, India's Covid genome sequencing facility, the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) reviews the genomic surveillance data on Friday.  It found that the BA.2 sub-variant was found in 60% of the cases and BA.2.38 in 33%. However, the percentage of BA.4 and BA.5 is still very less.

Canada is seeing an increase in several fast-spreading COVID-19 variants that have been fuelling new outbreaks in the United States and Europe, Canada’s top doctors said Friday.

The Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant is as much as 50% less likely to cause long COVID than its predecessor Delta variant, according to a letter published yesterday in The Lancet.

The number of people being admitted to hospital with Covid-19 in Greater Manchester has almost doubled in the space of a week. There were 251 Covid-related hospital admissions in the week ending June 12, compared to 133 the week before - an increase of 89pc.

FAIRMOUNT - Philadelphia Police announce charges in a homicide case from February, in which a 20-year-old man’s remains were found burned in Fairmount Park.Officials say they are bringing charges against Kylen Pratt, of the 2900 block of Oxford Street. The charges include Murder, Abuse of a Corpse and Tampering with Evidence.Kylen Pratt 20-year-old Nassire Johnson’s body was found burned February 20, 2022, around noon, on a cobblestone trail at Brewery Hill and Kelly Drive.RELATED HEADLINES:Authorities said an autopsy determined his death was a homicide.Police are investigating near Kelly Drive after human remains were found in Fairmount.  According to his family, Johnson was missing for several days before police say his body was discovered burning in Fairmount Park off Kelly Drive.Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-86-3334.

World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that a modified coronavirus vaccine that targets the Omicron variant can be administered as a booster dose to broaden immunity Such a variant-adapted vaccine may benefit those who have already received the primary series of shots, the agency's panel on COVID-19 Vaccine Composition said, it added. The vaccines could be considered for use globally by the agency once they get emergency use authorization or an approval by a stringent national regulatory authority.

Omicron variant appears substantially less likely to cause long COVID than previous variants, but still one in 23 people who catch COVID-19 go on to have symptoms for more than four weeks," said lead author of the study, Dr Claire Steves from King’s College London. Long COVID is defined as having new or ongoing COVID symptoms four weeks or more after the start of the disease. “Given the numbers of people affected it’s important that we continue to support them at work, at home and within the NHS [National Health Service]," she said.

Levels of coronavirus have risen this week in the UK, with an estimated 1.4 million people in private households estimated to have had the virus last week. Infections were likely to have been caused by the BA.4 and BA.5 strains of the Omicron variant, the Office for National Statistics has said.

COVID spike, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ramped up the number of daily tests since the first week of June  Since June 7, Mumbai has been witnessing daily cases in four digits with the fresh count crossing the 2,000-mark on a few days. Consequently, the number of tests since then has also gone above 15,000 per day barring a couple of days.

The Omicron coronavirus variant is less likely to cause long Covid than the Delta strain, new research suggests.

BBC The One Show on Thursday (June 16) he said he was "very worried" after hearing a "really high-pitched noise" in his right ear all the time after suffering a bad sinus infection. The musician and choirmaster said: "In 2013 I got a sinus infection. .

Dementia is a debilitating condition that impacts a person's cognitive functions.

record travel season is expected this summer.Colleen McDaniel, Editor-in-Chief of Cruise Critic told FOX Business’ Ashley Webster that the supply chain issues have caused delays for many cruise lines that were set to unveil new ships to the public."We've seen a number of cruise ships being delayed for their debuts because of that," McDaniel said.But, as McDaniel noted, supply chain issues aren't the only ones plaguing the industry this summer: Ongoing staffing shortages have assisted in stunting the industry’s post-pandemic rebound, forcing the world’s most notable cruise companies to find new ways to accommodate passengers.DOMESTIC FLIGHT PRICES INCREASED 47% SINCE JANUARYIn a statement to FOX Business, Norwegian Cruise Lines told the network that "due to the tight labor market, we have not been able to fully staff pride of America. Therefore, in order to maintain the highest possible onboard guest experience, we are operating at a lower guest capacity."Flexibility has been key to navigating the travel industry and in order to ensure the best experience for their customers, cruise liners are being forced to limit the occupancy on their ships. But as staffing woes pose as a major concern across multiple businesses, the cruise industry has a unique case as most cruise ships employ people from overseas.During the onset of the pandemic, employees traveled back to their native countries as travel advisories took effect to curb the pandemic.Now as travel restrictions have eased, many of those employed by cruise lines in the U.S.

Levels of COVID-19 vaccination in 31 African countries in the first 5 months of 2022 show a significant rise in COVID-19 immunization among high-risk groups, officials from the World Health Organization (WHO) African regional office said today at a briefing.Nearly 50% of healthcare workers and people over

Kylen Pratt FAIRMOUNT - Philadelphia Police announce charges in a homicide case from February, in which a 20-year-old man’s remains were found burned in Fairmount Park.Officials say they are bringing charges against Kylen Pratt, of the 2900 block of Oxford Street. The charges include Murder, Abuse of a Corpse and Tampering with Evidence.20-year-old Nassire Johnson’s body was found burned February 20, 2022, around noon, on a cobblestone trail at Brewery Hill and Kelly Drive.RELATED HEADLINES:Authorities said an autopsy determined his death was a homicide.Police are investigating near Kelly Drive after human remains were found in Fairmount.  According to his family, Johnson was missing for several days before police say his body was discovered burning in Fairmount Park off Kelly Drive.Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-86-3334.

A new wave of coronavirus is looking likely in Scotland and the rest of the UK, a Scottish immunologist has warned.

A study today in JAMA Network Open comparing COVID-19 versus flu in kids 5 years old and younger finds that the novel coronavirus led to twice the rate of admissions to pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) and rates of intubation one-third higher during the first 15 months of the pandemic.The study included 1,561 US children with influenza from April

Before and after images for participants who received 36 weeks of treatment for alopecia areata with baricitinib. (Credit: Provided image / Yale School of Medicine) A treatment for those with severe alopecia areata, an immune disorder that often results in hair loss, has been approved by the U.S.

As many as 4,024 more people tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours across Maharashtra, said the state health department on Wednesday. With this, the cumulative tally of the virus in the state has reached 79,19,442.