Is the pandemic over? What to expect from COVID-19 in the months ahead

India reported 7,000 new covid cases and 45 deaths in the last 24 hours, the union health ministry data stated on Wednesday. The total number of active cases has come down to 64,667. In the last two years, India has reported over 4.4 crore Covid cases and 527,874 deaths.

Omicron sub-variants such as body ache, fatigue, and low-grade fever. The symptoms usually last for five days, the UN body added. According to the experts, the BA.2.75 sub-variant is more transmissible but hospitalisation and deaths are less.

online safety as kids get ready to head back to school.Officers are warning that back-to-school photos with placards or boards showing fun facts about your kid can have personal information posted along with them, and those details could risk the safety of your kids.“The personal information often included in these photos can be used by individuals to identify, find, and build a false sense of trust or security with a child,” read a release from the RCMP.“A stranger could approach a youth, list their personal details, and claim they know their parents or are a trustworthy adult, when it is in fact untrue.”Some of the safety tips from the RCMP include not posting personal information like the name of your kid’s school, not having visible addresses in your photo, trying not to post details about your child, and ensuring your online privacy settings are set to maximum security. Police warn sextortion cases are on the rise among kids Dr.

The daily positivity rate stands at 2.05%, while the weekly positivity rate is 2.55%. The country's active caseload accounts for 0.15% of India's cumulative cases since the onset of global pandemic. India on Wednesday reported 7,231 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the active caseload below 65,000-mark, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

Tesla owners in Norway has begun a hunger strike in the hopes of bringing attention to a long list of alleged quality issues with their luxury vehicles.The dissatisfied Norwegian Tesla owners are attempting to make their grievances known to company founder and CEO Elon Musk. Twitter whistleblower another reason to exit deal, Elon Musk says “We believe that if Elon Musk is made aware of our troubles, he will solve the situation,” the group wrote on their website.

Canada’s decade-old drinking guidelines warns of increased health risks from as few as three drinks per week and calls for mandatory labelling of all alcoholic beverages.In its suggested update to Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) eschews offering a specific daily or weekly limit in favour of outlining a continuum of risk and urging “less is better.” ‘Young people should not drink’: World study challenges alcohol guidelines The Ottawa-based centre says risk is negligible-to-low for two drinks per week, moderate for three-to-six drinks per week and increasingly high beyond that.It’s a stark shift from current guidelines that were released in 2011, which limit alcohol use to 10 drinks a week for women and 15 drinks a week for men.But the CCSA says a review of more than 5,000 peer-reviewed studies shows that even very small amounts of alcohol can be harmful, with alcohol now recognized as a risk factor for an increasing number of diseases.The CCSA says that includes at least seven types of cancer, with alcohol to blame for nearly 7,000 cases of cancer deaths each year.

Iraqi cleric called on his supporters to withdraw Tuesday from the Green Zone, where they have traded heavy fire with security forces in a serious escalation of a monthslong political crisis gripping the nation.In a televised speech, Muqtada al-Sadr gave his supporters an hour to leave. The unrest broke out Monday, when al-Sadr announced he would resign from politics and his supporters stormed the Green Zone, once the stronghold of the U.S.

Today we are reporting 2,244 community cases, 288 current hospitalisations. COVID-19 hospitalisations and ICU occupancy have not been at levels this low since February this year.

The "rubbish is an accumulation of nearly 70 years – since the first mountain ascents," Purja says. (Nimsdai Foundation/Instagram)The foundation of elite mountain climber Nirmal Purja has announced it is bringing a team to Pakistan's K2 next year to clean up "rotting food and human waste" that is "frozen into the ice and leaching into the groundwater." The Nimsdai Foundation wrote on Instagram that the "rubbish on K2 at Camp 2 was so bad this year, our Founder @nimsdai nearly threw up from the smell." The mountain in Pakistan is 28,252 feet tall – the second highest in the world only behind Mount Everest. "It’s time for action...

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say they are searching for a man who fired several shots into the air along a busy Philadelphia street on Tuesday night. Officer from the Philadelphia Police Department swarmed the area of 2nd and Market streets just before 7 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA - A local man faces a long road to recovery after he was badly injured in a boogie boarding accident while vacationing on the Delaware beach. Barry Fragale, a husband and father of two, said he was on a boogie board in the water off Bethany Beach when a wave came crashing down on top of him. "I never should have done it," Barry told FOX 29's Dawn Timmeny. "I heard my neck snap, and I never lost consciousness."Barry's 13-year-old daughter was in the water when the freak accident happened and his wife was on the beach. "Him laying on the sand with all the lifeguards around him is a picture, I don't think any of us are going to forget," Barry's wife Monica Fragale said.MORE LOCAL HEADLINESBarry was airlifted to Christiana Hospital where he underwent two surgeries and remains hospitalized over two weeks later. Barry's road to recovery is long, but he said he's starting to get feeling and movement back little-by-little. Along with his brother, Mike, Barry is the part-owner of Fragale's barber shop in Kennett Square."I still wake up every day and come in, I'm thinking this is gonna go away, and I open the door and he's not here," Mike said.

DETROIT (FOX 2) - An investigation into the cause of building explosion Monday in Detroit continues.Firefighters responded to the 16000 block of Schoolcraft between Greenfield and Southfield at about 7:20 p.m. While the cause of the blast is unknown, authorities did say that the building housed an illegal marijuana operation.Authorities are also working to determine how long the illegal grow operation was in the building."I see people run out butt naked.

CAMDEN - A New Jersey man returned to a local hospital where he spent 75 days after suffering a massive heart attack to thank the staff that nursed him back to health. Erik Leach said the staff at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden "mean a lot to him" after his life changing health scare. "You know it’s a lot emotionally," Leach said. "These guys really mean a lot to me, I mean, for the rest of my life I’m still going forward because of them, so I owe them."The hospital staff, who called Leach the "miracle patient," were just as excited to see a healthy Leach walk the halls of the hospital on Tuesday. MORE LOCAL HEADLINES""I was so excited," Dr.

fentanyl being circulated throughout the United States. The "rainbow fentanyl" was seized by agents in 18 different states this month alone, according to a DEA news release.  The administration believes the colorful narcotics are meant to attract children and young people because it resembles candy.  Rainbow fentanyl m30 pills. (DEA)"Rainbow fentanyl—fentanyl pills and powder that come in a variety of bright colors, shapes, and sizes—is a deliberate effort by drug traffickers to drive addiction amongst kids and young adults," said DEA Administrator Anne Milgram. RELATED: 'Rainbow Fentanyl' seized in Portland, drug spreading on West Coast: officials The fentanyl being seized by agents come in the form of colorful powder, pills and even blocks which looks similar to sidewalk chalk, the DEA said. Rainbow fentanyl inside of a plastic bag.

TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey is using $6.5 million of federal funding to gather and digitize school blueprints for first responders, Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday.The American Rescue Plan funds will help the state's Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness and the New Jersey State Police devise maps for about 1,500 schools public and private schools.

Mikhail Gorbachev, who ended the Cold War without bloodshed but failed to prevent the collapse of the Soviet Union, died on Tuesday at the age of 91, hospital officials in Moscow said.Gorbachev, the last Soviet president, forged arms reduction deals with the United States and partnerships with Western powers to remove the Iron Curtain that had divided Europe since World War Two and bring about the reunification of Germany.“Mikhail Gorbachev passed away tonight after a serious and protracted disease,” Russia’s Central Clinical Hospital said in a statement.Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed “his deepest condolences” on Gorbachev’s death, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Interfax news agency.“Tomorrow he will send a telegram of condolences to his family and friends,” he said.

As Cameron Diaz turns 50, one can only wonder how the Hollywood actress maintains her youthful beauty.

Original image caption - Mikhail Gorbachev, Russian Politburo member and second in line at the Kremlin, announces the death of Soviet Defence Minister Marshal Dmitri Ustinov, before departing from Edinburgh Airport for Russia, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Mikhail Gorbachev, who as the last leader of the Soviet Union waged a losing battle to salvage a crumbling empire but produced extraordinary reforms that led to the end of the Cold War, has died at 91, Russian media reported Thursday.News organizations quoted a statement from the Central Clinical Hospital as saying he died after a long illness. No other details were given.Though in power less than seven years, Gorbachev unleashed a breathtaking series of changes.

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22: C.J. Gardner-Johnson #22 of the New Orleans Saints warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec.

This photo released by the U.S. Navy shows the Iranian Revolutionary Guard ship Shahid Bazair, left, towing a U.S.

Constrained by a lack of sufficient resources and faced with difficult decisions amid COVID-19 surges in the first year of the pandemic, nearly 72% of US primary care, dental, and behavioral health clinicians working in safety-net clinics report experiencing mild to intense moral distress, finds a study published late last week in BMJ Open.

Two Omicron SARS-CoV-2 subvariants—BA.5 and BA.4.6—increased their predominance last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today in its latest update. It estimated that BA.5 makes up 88.7% of sequenced samples, up slightly from 88.2% the week before, and BA.4.6 accounted for 7.5% of samples, up from 6.7% the previous week.The southern Midwestern region that includes Iowa, Kansa

reportedly gone to the doctor initially with stomach pains, vomiting, and fever.  She was taken to a hospital for treatment of dehydration.

(Ellen Ellery)YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. - The U.S. Department of Justice has charged a professional rock climber with aggravated sexual abuse stemming from allegations reported in Yosemite National Park. In documents unsealed Tuesday in the Eastern District U.S.

BALTIMORE - Baltimore firefighters stepped in and gave a little girl a special send-off for her first day of school after her stepfather died in the line of duty last January. Crews lined up outside Trinity Lutheran Christian School Monday for the young girl named Mila. The Baltimore Firefighters Union Twitter account showed Mila holding a bouquet of flowers and high-fiving firefighters are she entered the building. Mila’s stepfather, Lieutenant Kelsey Sadler, died of injuries suffered in a partial building collapse in west Baltimore last January.The school later announced the Lt.

CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. - One community's first day of school was just moments away from taking a tragic turn, and now police are looking for the driver they say would have been responsible.A school bus was picking up students for their first day of school Monday morning when a car reportedly sped past. Police say the bus was stopped with its red lights activated.Parents reportedly witnessed the incident at the corner of South Keim Street and Chester Drive in North Coventry Township.Police say the driver was fleeing from Warwick Day Care Center, where he is suspected of attempting to steal from a car in the parking lot."Luckily no one was injured but this could have been a real tragedy for a family and the entire community on the first day of school," police said.The suspected car is reportedly a newer model 4-door blue Mazda.

A child playing near a retention pond in Arkansas during heavy rainfall on Monday was killed after falling into the water and being pulled into a storm drain, according to local officials. (KFTA) A child playing near a retention pond in Arkansas during heavy rainfall on Monday was killed after falling into the water and being pulled into a storm drain, according to local officials.Bentonville police and fire officials responded to a report that two people had been swept into the storm drain in the area of SE 28th Street and SE C Street just after 5:30 p.m.Shortly after arriving at the scene, police said they were able to locate a 47-year-old woman in the storm drain, and she was taken to a local hospital.Emergency crews continued their search for the second victim, an 11-year-old boy, and eventually located him in the storm drain as well.He was taken to a local hospital, where he later died.According to fire officials, the unidentified boy was playing near a retention pond where water gathers during heavy rain, and he somehow fell into the water.

RCMP is investigating after a man verbally attacked Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland during a visit to Alberta last week in the latest of a worsening spate of abuse against women in public roles.Sgt. Caroline Duval from the national police force confirmed in a statement Tuesday that investigators are looking into the incident, adding that the force “takes threats against public officials seriously.”“Physical action and statements made in person or online can have a significant impact and can be against the law.

TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey is using $6.5 million of federal aid to help collect and digitize school blueprints for first responders. Democratic Gov.

In a group of nonhospitalized children 0 to 16 years old, SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody levels peaked at about 84% 1 to 3 months after they tested positive for COVID-19 but remain high for more than a year, finds a single-center study published yesterday in JAMA Pediatrics.

Trapper Keepers are pictured in promotional images shared by Mead in 2021 when the company relaunched them for the school year. (Credit: Mead) E. Bryant Crutchfield, a paper company executive who created the Trapper Keeper popular with students throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, has died, according to multiple reports.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 02: Festivalgoes attend the 2018 Made In America Festival at Benjamin Franklin Parkway on September 2, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Zachary Mazur/FilmMagic) PHILADELPHIA - As the City of Philadelphia prepares to welcome thousands of visitors to the area for the 2022 Made in America Festival, officials have released information on road closures and other important details ahead of the Labor Day weekend event. The two-day event will take place on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4, with stages along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The festival is set to run both days from noon to midnight. RELATED: Made In America Festival 2022: Tyler, The Creator & Bad Bunny to headline annual two-day eventRoads in the area will begin closing to accommodate venue staff for the setup and clean-up of the event. The following road closures will be in effect the week of the event: Phase 1: Sunday, August 28 at 7 a.m. to Tuesday, September 6 at 11:59 p.m.Phase 2: Monday, August 29  at 7 a.m. to Tuesday, September 6 at 5 p.m.Phase 3: Tuesday, August 30  at 7 a.m. to Tuesday, September 6 at 11:59 p.m.Phase 4: Wednesday, August 31 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, September 6 at 5 a.m.Phase 5: Thursday, September 1 at 7 p.m. to Tuesday, September 6 at 5 a.m. Phase 6: Friday, September 2 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, September 6 at 5 a.m. Phase 7: Saturday, September 3 at 3 a.m. to Monday, September 5 at 5 a.m. Officials say all road closures will be lifted before morning rush hour on Tuesday, September 6. The following parking restrictions will be in effect: According to authorities, additional road closures and parking restrictions may be necessary near the event.

CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. - Reports of a police impersonator in Chester County have prompted an investigation, and now law enforcement are asking for the public's help.A 17-year-old boy told police he was pulled over by a black Ford Taurus on Route 340 in Caln Township Thursday morning. He says the Ford appeared to be an unmarked police vehicle with blue and red lights on the windshield and heavily tinted windows.A man in his early 20s wearing black tactical pants, boots, T-shirt and ballistic vest with the word "police" on the front and back then reportedly approached the teen.The alleged impersonator was not wearing a badge, and did not identify himself.

Suspect sought in Philadelphia man's murder. (Al)ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - A suspect is still on the loose after a man was shot to death in Atlantic City last week, according to the prosecutor's office.Officials say 31-year-old Jordan Eaddy, of Philadelphia, was killed during a shooting on the 1300 block of Baltic Avenue on Thursday.Two Atlantic City men have been charged in connection to the deadly shooting: 32-year-old Aaron Callahan and 47-year-old Kenneth Creek.MORE HEADLINES:Callahan was arrested without incident for murder and related charges.Police are still looking for Creek, who is also wanted for murder.

FILE - The iconic "Welcome To Las Vegas" sign is pictured in a file image. (Photo by Chris Farina/Corbis via Getty Images) Where is the "happiest" place to travel in North America? Las Vegas, apparently. Club Med, a French hospitality group with all-inclusive resorts around the world, released a list of the top 10 happiest travel destinations for 2022, including those ranked in North America, Europe, and worldwide overall.The ranking was based on the 50 most visited tourist destinations globally and using nine metrics, which included crime, safety, pollution, cost of domestic beers in a restaurant, outdoor activities, day trips, spa and wellness centers, LGBTQ+ friendliness, and an overall happiness score on a scale of 0 to 100.After compiling a final average score for each city, "Sin City" came out on top as the most popular destination for vacationers in search of a happy getaway, according to Club Med. "Las Vegas had the edge thanks to a wide range of daytime activities, perfect for visitors planning to make the most of their stay," the group said in a statement. Kreskin Torres, a 33-year-old Army veteran, kicked off his adventure in Los Angeles, California, and since then, he has visited 49 states.

CAPE MAY VILLAS, N.J. - The search for a missing boater on the coast of New Jersey has been suspended after the boater was located safely. The U.S. Coast Guard and New Jersey State Police were searching for 33-year-old Christian Johnathon Hosford, Jr., the overdue boater who was last seen near Cape May Villas, New Jersey on Monday.

A provided still from a 2018 FUNAI video, filmed during a government monitoring mission, shows the man chopping a tree. (Credit: FUNAI) A man who was the last surviving member of an uncontacted indigenous tribe in Brazil — often referred to as the "Man of the Hole" — has died after living in isolation for over two decades, according to the country’s indigenous agency. The man received this moniker for his habit of constructing deep holes, some with sharpened stakes in them to trap animals, Survival International, a nonprofit protecting tribal rights, said in a statement.

Diana, Princess Of Wales, talking to her husband during a visit to the British Embassy. (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images) LONDON - Above all, there was shock.

NEW DELHI : The union health ministry’s central procurement agency--- HLL Lifecare Limited formerly Hindustan Latex Limited (HLL) unearthed a company from Singapore who tried to dispatch millions of substandard Chinese KN95 masks in 2021 to India by forging third party inspections certificate, two senior officials of the health ministry said on Tuesday.  A central procurement agency i.e. HLL Lifecare Limited was finalized in February, 2020 to accelerate emergency procurement of essential medical commodities during the covid-19 pandemic.

More than a third of Canadian households have been impacted by COVID-19 since public health measures were lifted where they live, a new survey has found.