Maharashtra minister speaks on school opening amid rise in Covid-19 cases

The Health Ministry has instructed the said states to employ a five-fold strategy: test-track-treat-vaccine and adherence to COVID-19 Appropriate Behaviour. The COVID-19 situation in Maharashtra, Kerala, Delhi, and Karnataka is being constantly monitored by the Health Ministry.

Covid-19 infection are more likely to be hospitalised or develop two chronic diseases in the months after their illness. Besides, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also surveyed 7,000 Discovery Health members who recovered from acute Covid-19 and observed multiple things: Preliminary findings show that the Covid-19 shot produced by Pfizer Inc.

THE BOYZ have delayed the remainder of their US tour after three members of the boyband test positive for COVID-19.The K-pop boyband had kicked off the North American leg of their ‘THE B-ZONE’ last week on May 29, and have already performed in four of the initial six US cities previously announced for the tour.However, yesterday (June 8), THE BOYZ’s agency IST Entertainment announced in a statement posted on the boyband’s fancafe page that the tour’s two remaining stops – Dallas (June 8) and San Jose (June 10) – have been postponed after members Juyeon, Kevin and Q had tested positive for the coronavirus.“Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are deeply regretful to announce that the rest of the ‘THE BOYZ WORLD TOUR : THE B-ZONE IN USA’ (Dallas and San Jose) shows must be postponed,” IST Entertainment said. The company also added that they are currently in the middle of finalising rescheduled dates for the two shows.“We hope you understand that there are multiple parties involved in a tour including artist management, production, venues, etc,” IST continued.

Costars Jeff Bridges and Amy Brenneman looked their best as they attended the premiere of The Old Man on Wednesday.The actors, 72 and 57, walked the red carpet in their fashionable looks as they celebrated the upcoming series.It comes after The Big Lebowski star revealed he almost died while catching COVID-19 while undergoing chemotherapy. Looking good! Costars Jeff Bridges and Amy Brenneman looked their best as they attended the premiere of The Old Man on WednesdayJeff looked handsome in a three-piece navy blue suit, white shirt, and a black tie.He pulled the look together with a pair of black dress shoes and slicked his greying hair back.

Maharashtra account for three-quarters of the current active cases at present. Maharashtra's active cases stand at 9,806 while Kerala confirmed 2,271 active Covid-19 cases. Maharashtra recorded 2,701 fresh coronavirus positive cases, highest in nearly four months on Wednesday, but did not report any fatality.  In a span of 24 hours, India has also witnessed a big jump in its daily Covid-19 caseload.

COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours which is almost double than recorded on Wednesday The active cases comprise 0.08 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was 98.71 per cent, the ministry said. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.13 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was recorded at 1.31 per cent, according to the ministry.

Today we are reporting 7,927 community cases, 393 current hospitalisations, and 27 deaths.

COVID-19 deaths have been identified in Alberta, according to the provincial government.The province provided some updated numbers related to the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday. The latest deaths were reported between May 31 and June 6.Since the pandemic began, 4,567 COVID-19 deaths have now been identified in Alberta.The number of people in Alberta hospitals with the virus has dropped from 931 on May 30 to 816 on June 6.

People run on treadmills at a New York Sports Club in Brooklyn, New York (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Previous studies have identified indoor group exercise as a situation where COVID-19 outbreaks can occur, but new research shows this can be exacerbated by the level of fitness intensity.In a study, published last month in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), researchers in Germany designed a method for measuring aerosol particle emission (exhaled breath) at rest and during different exercise intensities among eight men and eight women. "By measuring aerosol particle concentration and ventilation in one individual, we were able to calculate aerosol particle emission that is a more direct measure of the risk of pathogen transmission by aerosol particles by one individual than the aerosol particle concentration in exhaled air or in room air," the study authors wrote.RELATED: New study reveals best time of day to work out for fat loss, muscle strengthResearchers found that people undertaking strenuous exercise produced on average 132 times more aerosol particles than when they are at rest, with no significant difference between women and men.In addition, fitter, endurance-trained subjects exhaled 85% more particles during maximal exercise than untrained subjects which was considered a significant difference, according to the team. "This finding can be used to design improved mitigation strategies for indoor group exercise," the study’s authors added, noting that the data has important implications for infection control during indoor group exercise.

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. - The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina is getting much attention over the way Marines are responding to those who opposed the depot’s Facebook post acknowledging Pride Month. "During the month of June, the Marine Corps takes #Pride in recognizing and honoring the contributions of our LGBTQ service members," the depot posted on Facebook on June 1. "We remain committed to fostering an environment free from discrimination, and defend the values of treating all equally, with dignity and respect."The post has received more than 2,000 likes, 480 shares and nearly 2,000 comments — but not all were supportive. "Seems today sir in this politically correct society anybody can join my beloved Corps, men that like men, women who like women," one user commented. RELATED: UMC pastor files lawsuit after being accused of ‘practicing homosexuality’"How does someone’s sexuality prevent them from fulfilling their oath?," the Marines responded before posting the oath in written form. "This is a sad day! If I could I would return my title, US Marine! What happened to United we stand, divided we fall?" another user commented. "The freedoms you enjoy are currently protected by those serving in the ranks, which includes LGBTQ.

1-3 There is currently insufficient evidence that a first booster dose provides additional protection against severe disease for most children and adolescents in this age group.Adolescents aged 12-15 years who are at an increased risk of severe disease may receive a first booster dose From first principles, ATAGI have identified three groups of adolescents aged 12-15 years who may be at greater risk of severe disease from COVID-19 compared to their peers:A first booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine may offer additional protection against severe disease, noting the overall risk of admission to an intensive care unit and death in this age group remains very low.1-3 There have been no confirmed deaths from COVID-19 in Australian adolescents aged 12-15 years during the period of Omicron predominance.1,2 Most European and North American countries have also recorded no deaths except for England (1), Denmark (5), and the United States (17).3 These data reflect deaths in adolescents aged 12-15 years with concurrent SARS-CoV-2 since February 1, 2022, and do not necessarily attribute cause of death to COVID-19.Myocarditis following vaccination remains rare. Data from the United States and Israel suggest the risk of myocarditis following a third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in male adolescents aged 12-15 years ranges from 1 in 11 000-58 000 doses.

Toronto is making some changes to its COVID-19 masking requirements after the provincial government announced it would be lifting most remaining mask mandates on Saturday.The province’s chief medical officer of health issued a statement Wednesday saying most of Ontario’s existing masking mandates will be lifted, but masks will still be required in long-term care and retirement homes. Most remaining Ontario COVID mask mandates lifting on Saturday In a press release, the City of Toronto said, based on public health advice, masks will “continued to be required in some City of Toronto congregate settings to protect the health and safety of residents and staff.”According to the city, masks will continue to be required in long-term care homes and retirement homes, and will be recommended in congregate living settings like shelters or group homes.The city said on June 11, the provincial government will issue guidance on when masks should be worn in hospitals and other care settings.Here’s a closer look at some other changes in the city:According to the release, masking, screening and testing requirements will continue in “all city directly-operated long-term care homes at this time.”The city said the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is “strongly recommending” customers continue to wear masks on its vehicles and in stations.What’s more, the city said masks will remain mandatory for both employees and customers using TTC’s Wheel-Trans service.The city said once the mask mandate expires later this week, masks will be “optional” on Go Transit and UP Express.

PHILADELPHIA - People have been illegally dumping garbage across Philadelphia for ages. Now, residents in Fern Rock have graduated from frustrated to angry as they look for answers as to why there’s so much garbage on their street corners. Sheleia Branch took a video of garbage dumped behind her house on North Hutchinson Street in March and after following the city’s instructions, she says the issue still hasn’t been resolved. Branch says she has called 311 multiple times, but she’s only gotten as far as getting a confirmation number."They give you a confirmation number and tell you, ‘If it’s not done within five days, call back.’ That’s a joke," she said.

Amadea (Credit: US DOJ) WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - The United States won a legal battle on Tuesday to seize a Russian-owned superyacht in Fiji and wasted no time in taking command of the $325 million vessel and sailing it away from the South Pacific nation.The court ruling represented a significant victory for the U.S. as it encounters obstacles in its attempts to seize the assets of Russian oligarchs around the world.

Ahead of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) meeting later this month to discuss updated COVID-19 vaccine strategies, Moderna today announced that its bivalent COVID booster candidate prompted higher antibody response against the Omicron variant than the current version of the company's mRNA vaccine.

Most remaining Ontario COVID mask mandates lifting on Saturday “We care for the most vulnerable patients and masking is one way we can keep them safe.”Walker, who is also the lead for the Waterloo Wellington Hospital COVID-19 response, went on to say that “maintaining safety measures at our hospitals helps protect patients and staff. They also reduce the opportunity for outbreaks to occur in hospital settings which can affect our ability to provide and ramp up our services.”The list of hospitals which will continue to require masks includes Grand River Hospital and St.

NEW DELHI : India reported 5,233 covid cases in the last 24 hours, prompting doctors and scientists to renew their advice for people to wear masks and continue to follow covid-appropriate behaviour. The figure marked a jump of 1,500 over Tuesday’s 3,714 new cases. The total number of active caseload rose to over 28,800 across the country.

COVID-19 mask mandates will be lifted on Saturday, the province’s chief medical officer of health says.In a statement issued Wednesday afternoon, Dr. Kieran Moore said as of 12 a.m.

The risk of COVID-19 infection after primary vaccination was 28% higher in adults diagnosed as having HIV, suggesting they may benefit from two additional doses, according to a US study published yesterday in JAMA Network Open.

COVID-19 infection and pregnancy independently raised the risk of intensive care unit (ICU) admission, the need for supplemental oxygen, and death among hospitalized women in sub-Saharan Africa, finds a study published today in Clinical Infectious Diseases.A team led by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh stu

Justine Lindsay is pictured in official roster images. (Credit: Krista Jasso/Carolina Panthers) CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A Carolina Panthers cheerleader has made history.Justine Lindsay announced she will be joining the Panthers’ TopCats cheerleading squad, which would seemingly make her the first openly transgender cheerleader.

AstraZeneca's tests for treatment of people at risk of death from coronavirus has revealed good results in a late-stage trial, its maker AstraZeneca announced Wednesday. The British pharmaceutical giant, which has already produced a widely used coronavirus vaccine, said the Evusheld jab "provided clinically and statistically significant protection against progression to severe Covid-19 or death".

Russian President Vladimir Putin has delayed an annual live TV Q&A with members of the public amid rumours he faces hidden health problems.The Direct Line to Vladimir Putin event typically runs for three-to-four hours and has aired in June for four of the past five years, with the exception being during the Covid pandemic.It is thought that his rumoured health issues - which include supposed cancer and Parkinson's disease - may mean he is unable to remain on TV for that amount of time. Another theory suggests that the postponement may be due to fears that he'll be interrogated over his floundering invasion of Ukraine.

COVID-19 situation in the province continues to improve.Masking will remain mandatory in hospitals, long-term care homes and other health-care centres.

SHAWNIGAN LAKE, Canada - A black bear caught lingering outside a classroom in Canada was scared away by a music teacher armed with a trombone. The animal was spotted on May 27 outside St. John’s Academy Shawnigan Lake on Canada’s Vancouver Island.

Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming, is sharing a key piece of advice when it comes to self-care. In a recent post on her Instagram Story, the Coco Baba founder gave her followers a reminder that it’s OK to put yourself first — even when caring for someone else. Heming shared a post from the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement’s Instagram account, with a blurb from an interview she did with.

pandemic has left many without jobs and no income, however, some have turned the adversity into an opportunity. "To people who got impacted by layoffs, I was laid off in May 2020," writes Prashant Mahajan who is now the co-founder of product management platform Zeda.io. Zeda.io was founded by Mahajan and Vaibhav Devpura in January last year in Bengaluru and registered in Delaware, US.

Omicron which had already peaked earlier this year. So catching a severe infection from its subvariant for the second time is highly unlikely.

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COVID on Wednesday, with 114 in intensive care.This is down by four for hospitalizations and unchanged for ICUs since the previous day.Last Wednesday, there were 722 hospitalizations with 127 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, 31 per cent were admitted for other reasons.

Nurses draw vaccine doses from a vial as Maryland residents receive their second dose of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine on March 25, 2021 in Bowie, Maryland. (Win McNamee/Getty Images) NEW YORK - Moderna's experimental COVID-19 vaccine that combines its original shot with protection against the omicron variant appears to work, the company announced Wednesday.COVID-19 vaccine makers are studying updated boosters that might be offered in the fall to better protect people against future coronavirus surges.Moderna's preliminary study results show people given the combination shot experienced an eight-fold increase in virus-fighting antibodies capable of targeting the omicron mutant, the company announced.RELATED: Moderna asks FDA to approve COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6Today’s COVID-19 vaccines all are based on the original version of the coronavirus.

COVID lockdowns and police operations against supply chains has led to a sharp and potentially harmful increase in fake MDMA, the study published in the Drug Science, Policy and Law journal claimed.Festival goers are therefore being warned about an “unprecedented shift” in the UK MDMA drug market, which has seen huge changes between 2019 and 2021 when Brexit was enacted and COVID lockdowns came into force.The Loop is testing @Parklifefest again this weekend & we are very keen to see what is in circulation this summer. We envisage it is more like 2019 but there are still some cathinones in circulation & a few sock drawer & old stock legacy pills from last year doing the rounds.

Maharashtra had seen 1,881 new Covid cases a day ago  As many as 2,701 more people tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours across Maharashtra, said the state health department on Wednesday.  Out of the total, 1,765 cases were detected from state capital Mumbai. 

Provisional figures from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HSPC) show that there were 63 Covid-19 deaths in Ireland last month.

enforcing the rules.  “Airline shall ensure that all passengers are wearing face mask properly and continue to wear the mask throughout the journey. The face masks can be removed under exceptional circumstances and for permitted reasons only," said the DGCA in its new order.  “In case, any passenger on board an aircraft refuses to wear mask or violates the ‘Covid Protocol for passengers’ even after repeated warnings, during the course of the flight, such passenger may be treated as ‘Unruly Passenger’," it added.  This follows an order by the Delhi High Court, which stated that strict actions should be taken against those passengers who are found violating Covid-19 safety norms at airports and inside aircraft.

Amanda Todd before she took her own life in 2012 continued Tuesday, with disturbing testimony from the girl’s parents.Carol Todd told the second day of the trial how she heard her daughter “shriek” and come running downstairs on Nov. 12, 2011.The teen had discovered a Facebook account that was using a topless image of her as its profile picture, her mother testified.

NEW DELHI: India reported 5,233 fresh covid infections in the last 24 hours, taking the tally of active cases to 28,857, according to the Union health ministry's updated data on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the country had reported 3,714 new cases. Active cases now make for 0.07% of total infections, while the national recovery rate was at 98.72%, the ministry said.

COVID-19 recovery rate of 98.72 percent. In the last 24 hours, the active COVID-19 caseload has grown by 1,881 cases. According to the ministry, the daily positivity rate was 1.67 percent, and the weekly positivity rate was 1.12 percent.

Maharashtra logged 1,881 new Covid-19 infections and 8,432 active cases on Tuesday. Of the 1,881 Covid cases, Mumbai added 1,242 Covid infections--almost double the previous day's count. India's financial capital had recorded 676 cases but no deaths on Monday.

COATESVILLE, Pa. - Tower Health announces Western Chester County will lose Medic 93 EMS services.Months after losing two hospitals, Tower Health announced Tuesday that some of those same communities will lose their EMS services come September.The medical group said in a statement that they are consolidating Medic 93 EMS from four locations down to two in September. The new locations will focus on a service area around Reading, Northern Chester and Montgomery counties, and the 422 corridor.This change in service means TowerDIRECT will no longer work out of three units in Western Chester County that provide Advanced Life Support to about ten different municipalities: the former Brandywine Hospital, the Washington Hose Fire Department (FD) and Keystone Valley FD in Parkesburg.The Chester County EMS Council says that leaves those municipalities, like Coatesville, in a scramble to find a new agency in 90 days, mid-budget cycle.MORE HEADLINESPolice: 34-year-old man dead after being shot multiple times inside his vehicle in CrescentvilleDepartment of Homeland Security bulletin warns of heightened extremist threatFired Philadelphia man threatens shooting at former job, police sayIf Coatesville cannot find a new agency by the fall, if someone calls 911 with a medical emergency, paramedics will have to come from other municipalities that are already stretched too thin."That would be coming from a distance from what they are used to receiving when there was a paramedic unit stationed at Brandywine Hospital, says Chester County EMS Council Vice President, Matthew Eick.

WASHINGTON - More than 82 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have reportedly gone to waste since the beginning of the pandemic, according to media reports. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shared the data with NBC News, meaning that just over 11% of doses the federal government distributed between December 202 through mid-May were discarded. That's nearly 20 million more doses wasted than the 65 million The Associated Press reported wasted in February. CVS and Walmart were responsible for the largest amount – over a quarter – of doses thrown away during the 1.5-year time period. Other chains like Rite Aid, Costco and a dialysis center each wasted more than a quarter of the doses they received, the report said. COVID SCHOOL CLOSURES CAUSED RISE IN MENTAL HEALTH ER ADMISSIONS, SUICIDAL IDEAS, TABLET MAGAZINE ARTICLE SAYSThe vaccines come in a vial and have a short shelf life.

Today we are reporting 7,050 community cases, 361 current hospitalisations, and 24 deaths. 

Beanie Feldstein announced on Instagram this Tuesday that she will have to miss a string of upcoming Funny Girl performances because she has COVID-19.Although she has tested positive, she clarified that she is 'vaxxed and I'm boosted and I'm very grateful to not be feeling too bad.'While the 28-year-old temporarily withdraws from the show 'to keep everybody safe,' her standby Julie Benko will take her place. Uh oh:Beanie Feldstein announced on Instagram this Tuesday that she will have to miss a string of upcoming Funny Girl performances because she has COVID-19Julie's Broadway experience includes understudying Cosette in Les Miserables and multiple roles in Fiddler On The Roof.'I'm just really bummed to miss seeing you all at the theater and I can't wait to get back onstage very soon,' said Beanie in her Instagram video, blowing a kiss.

Sign for the fast food brand Taco Bell on 18th May 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Taco Bell is an American-based chain of fast food restaurants founded in 1962 by Glen Bell.

The Ministry’s Chief Science Advisor, Dr Ian Town will host a media briefing at 1.30pm today to provide updates on the COVID-19 response – specifically, on the surveillance measures for monitoring new variants of the virus in Aotearoa.

Vogue Editor in Chief and Global Content Officer Anna Wintour, who is a founding committee member, hosted the initiative's festivities alongside Brent Saunders and Tory Burch at Saint Theo's in New York City. This year's NewYork-Presbyterian Youth Anxiety Center Dinner marks the 11th anniversary of the program, aiming to de-stigmatize conversations around mental illness and help vulnerable youth seek treatment. Over the pandemic, depression rates have skyrocketed, leading teenagers to report record rates of feeling unwell.