‘People must get 3rd dose’: Expert shares insight on current Covid situation in India

A further booster vaccine will be offered to those at highest risk of severe Covid-19 symptoms from September, the Scottish Government has announced. Following advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), care home residents and staff will be offered a further booster jab.

ORLANDO, Fla. - A new laser gun game coming to Orlando's ICON Park is getting mixed reactions on social media. ICON Park, located on International Drive, announced plans to add a new game called Bullseye Blast to The Wheel ride, the park's 400-foot tall Ferris wheel. "As their air-conditioned capsule ascends above Orlando, players scan the rooftops of ICON Park to find 50 strategically pre-selected targets with varying degrees of difficulty," ICON Park described on its website.

NEW DELHI : The uptake of vaccine booster doses remains poor across India, Dr N.K. Arora, chairman of the covid-19 working group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI), said, even as the government started a 75-day campaign on Friday to provide free boosters to everyone above 18 at its vaccination centres. Till now, boosters have been free only for healthcare workers, frontline workers and those above 60.

Waterloo Public Health is expecting to get its first doses of Moderna’s two-dose pediatric COVID-19 vaccine for children aged six months to five years of age by the end of the month.“At this time, we are awaiting more direction from the Province,” a spokesperson told Global News in an email.“We expect to receive shipments of the Moderna vaccine towards the end of July for this age group.” COVID outbreaks more than doubled in Ontario LTC homes since last weekly report On Thursday, Health Canada announced that Moderna’s two-dose pediatric vaccine for young children had given the green light.The region says it expected approval to arrive at some point and had been planning for the rollout of the vaccine for the only remaining age group not yet offered COVID immunizations.“Pharmacies will continue to administer vaccines, and given the age of the youngest children, primary care providers will have an important role,” the spokesperson said.Earlier this week, the province announced that most people over the age of 18 would now be eligible for a fourth dose of COVID-19. Ontario to receive pediatric COVID-19 vaccine next week Within hours, the region announced that area residents would be able to get doses at family doctors, pharmacies and its clinics.Those using the region’s clinics would need to use the province’s booking system, which is the first time this would be the case.

If you have heard of the COVID variant “Centaurus", and wondering what it is, don't panic immediately. It is not a new variant but a subvariant of Omicron.  The BA.2.75 sub-variant, which has been first detected in India in early May, has been nicknamed Centaurus.  In India, BA.2.75is rapidly displacing the previously dominant BA.2 variant in many countries.

In the United Kingdom, everyone who is 50 or over will be offered the fourth dose of the COVID vaccine in the fall, the British government said Friday lowering the age threshold. Previously, all above 65 were offered the fourth dose.

ANI quoted Piyush Ranjan as saying. Elaborating on the symptoms, Dr. Ranjan said that monkeypox symptoms are like smallpox and chickenpox.

Deana Eckman, 45, was killed in February 2019 by a five-time drunk driver whose truck slammed head-on into the car that she was driving. HARRISBURG, Pa. - It has been more than three years since Deana DeRosa Eckman was killed in a head-on collision in Delaware County and now a new law in her honor is targeting repeat DUI offenders like the one who was behind the wheel of the truck that hit her. The legislation, dubbed Deana's Law after DeRosa Eckman, has been signed into law Friday. According to Delaware Representative Chris Quinn, who authored the bill, it will better protect drivers in Pennsylvania. "Today marks the end of an effort that began more than three years ago, shortly after the tragic and senseless death of Deana DeRosa Eckman," Quinn said.

PHILADELPHIA - Homicide detectives with the Philadelphia Police Department are investigating a shooting that left one man dead in Kensington on Friday morning. According to authorities, the shooting occurred on the 1800 block of Glenwood Avenue just after 11 a.m. Police say a man, who is currently classified as a John Doe, was shot once in the abdomen and another time in the right arm. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESHe was transported to Temple University Hospital, but he did not survive and was pronounced dead at 11:25 a.m., according to officials. Police say no arrest has been made and the weapon has not been recovered. 

Calgary Stampede said a chuckwagon horse was injured during a race.The horse belonged to Grimshaw, Alta., rider, Cody Risdale. Changes to chuckwagon races at Calgary Stampede may reduce tragedy on the track After a veterinary assessment, the owner decided to euthanize the horse.New protocols are in place for the 2022 Stampede after six horses were killed back in 2019.

The UK's rise in Covid-19 cases has been described as "extremely worrying" by an expert, who says the spread of two strains, lack of testing and waning efficacy of vaccines has led to the spike.

The Chase star Paul Sinha has offered support to his fellow comedian Rhod Gilbert after the Welsh comic revealed he was receiving treatment for cancer.Rhod took to his Facebook page to confirm the news, though he hasn't revealed what type of cancer he is battling.He is currently fundraising for the Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff, where he is receiving treatment.READ MORE: Comedian Rhod Gilbert diagnosed with cancer and undergoing treatmentHundreds of comments from colleagues and fans poured in after the news broke, with Paul adding to them on social media.He tweeted: "All the best to Rhod Gilbert, a simply brilliant man."Both men have crossed paths on many occasions around the circuit. Both have appeared on the likes of Taskmaster as well as performing at the famous Edinburgh Fringe festival.And Paul has been going through his own health battle after being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in May 2019.

We were so lucky for over two years! Now we’re all getting sick! And Momma Perez did not handle it well! Dealing with all that and some unexpected drama! Plus, trying to cheer up the sick kid AND we stop by the Instagram-famous Sayulitas for some Mexican–Filipino food. Was it worth the hype? Watch to find out!

COVID-19 and a 27-patient increase in hospitalizations in the past 24 hours.The Health Department says 1,887 people in hospital have the disease, including 640 who were admitted specifically because of COVID-19.There are 42 people in intensive care, a drop of three patients compared to the previous day.The province reported 1,910 new cases through PCR tests, which are limited to certain high-risk groups, as well as 656 positive at-home rapid tests reported through a government website.Authorities say 7,138 health network workers are off the job for reasons related to COVID-19.The province has reported 15,737 deaths attributed to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic.

Millions of people will be offered a Covid vaccine as part of the autumn booster programme, following recommendations from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police say a teenager has turned himself in for the shooting of a man at the 15th Street Station. FOX 29's Steve Keeley obtained photos of the alleged suspect from law enforcement sources. This person, pictured in two different outfits, is wanted in connection with a shooting at the 15th Street SEPTA Station, sources tell FOX 29.  According to police, the shooting occurred on Thursday at the 15th Street Station in Center City around 12:30 p.m. Authorities say a 19-year-old man was shot in the chest, stomach and hand before he was taken to Jefferson Hospital and placed in critical condition. SEPTA officials say the victim and the shooter spoke with a third person after exiting a train before the shooting began.Charles Lawson, SEPTA's Acting Police Chief, says the victim and another man got off an eastbound Market-Frankford Line train at the 15th Street Station. According to Lawson, the two got into a verbal disagreement with a third person resulting in the victim and the suspect both pulling out guns. Police say the suspect shot the victim and ran out of the station. Sources tell FOX 29 that the shooter was seen in distinctive yellow sneakers. On Friday, police announced that a 14-year-old turned himself in to police. The firearm used in the shooting is still missing and charges are pending, police say. Philadelphia Chief Inspector Frank Vanore says there was a 15-year-old was with the suspect at the time, but they do not believe he is involved and he is not expected to be charged. Surveillance video obtained by police showed him in the act, according to police. "Yes, I watched the video," Vanore said.

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common symptoms by some governments) such as anosmia (loss of smell), shortness of breath and fever rank way down the list, at 6, 29 and 8 respectively. And, there are 5 new symptoms that patients are complaining of.  Runny nose, Headache, Sneezing, Sore throat and Persistent cough are now the most common symptoms in case people get COVID.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is set to announce the arrest of a suspect wanted in connection with two separate shootings in West Oak Lane that left three men dead. According to police, the first shooting occurred on the 6400 block of Broad Street on June 28. Authorities say 20-year-old Zamir Syrus was found on the sidewalk with gunshot wounds to his chest and neck. Officials say that medics transferred him to Albert Einstein Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The second shooting occurred on the 1900 block of 68th Street on July 7, according to authorities. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESIn that shooting, police say more than 12 shots were fired at two men at close range, police say. Officials identified the two victims, who were both shot multiple times in the chest and torso, as 21-year-old Tyheim Tucker and 20-year-old Justin Robert Smith. The Philadelphia Police Department is having a press conference on Friday at 11 a.m.

A Stirling man ascended Africa’s highest mountain Kilimanjaro earlier this month to raise money for a men’s mental health charity.

Fire officials say two people were transported to the hospital after being rescued from a fire in an apartment building in West Philadelphia.  PHILADELPHIA - Two people are in the hospital after being rescued from a fire in West Philadelphia, according to Philadelphia fire officials. Authorities say a fire broke out on the third and fourth floor of an apartment building in the area of 46th and Walnut Streets. According to officials, one adult and a child were rescued from the building and transported to the hospital. SKYFOX flew over the scene and firefighters could be seen on the roof of the building and on the ground below. The fire has since been placed under control. This is a developing story.

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An abortion rights activist holds a sign at a protest in support of abortion access on July 13, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (John Parra/Getty Images for MoveOn) INDIANAPOLIS - The lawyer for an Indiana doctor at the center of a political firestorm after speaking out about a 10-year-old child abuse victim who traveled from Ohio for an abortion said Thursday that her client provided proper treatment and did not violate any patient privacy laws in discussing the unidentified girl's case.Attorney Kathleen DeLaney issued the statement on behalf of Indianapolis obstetrician-gynecologist Caitlin Bernard the same day Republican Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said his office was investigating Bernard's actions.

A HSE-run nursing home in Dublin - which was subject to a protected disclosure in 2020 following the deaths of over 20 residents due to Covid-19 - was not compliant in training and staff development when it was inspected by HIQA earlier this year.

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in Tacony on Thursday night. Just before 11:40 p.m., medics responded to the intersection of Longshore Avenue and Ditman Street in Philadelphia's Tacony section for a hospital case, according to police. Chief Inspector Scott Small says a man was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and pronounced dead on scene at 11:56 p.m. Medics alerted police that the victim they responded to was shot and officers arrived on location to investigate. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAccording to Small, one spent shell casing was found about four feet away from the victim's body on the sidewalk, indicating that the shooter may have been standing very close to the victim. Police say an unattended vehicle with the engine running was nearby, but investigators aren't sure how it relates to the victim, who is a John Doe at this time. Homicide detectives are searching surveillance cameras in the area as the investigation continues. 

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PHILADELPHIA - A man is in police custody after he fatally shot his girlfriend in the head in Tioga, police say. According to Philadelphia Chief Inspector Scott Small, the shooting occurred just before 1 a.m.

President Joe Biden (L) meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (R) in Bethlehem, West Bank on July 15, 2022. (Photo by Palestinian Presidency/Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) BETHLEHEM, West Bank - President Joe Biden acknowledged Friday that an independent state for Palestinians "can seem so far away" as he confronted hopelessness about the stagnant peace process during a visit to the West Bank."The Palestinian people are hurting now," he said.

Seventy per cent of Canadians agree the widespread delays at airports across the country are a “national embarrassment,” a new poll suggests, with nearly 60 per cent of people saying they are avoiding travel until the situation improves.

NEW DELHI: The Unified Health Interface will act as a market enabler and also provide multiple services. The interface is an attempt to build interoperability between healthcare providers and facilitate exchange of healthcare data and can ultimately make quality healthcare accessible and affordable to all, said RS Sharma, CEO, National Health Authority (NHA), on Friday.

Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. For now, the FDA authorised Novavax's initial two-dose series for people 18 and older. “I encourage anyone who is eligible for, but has not yet received, a COVID-19 vaccine to consider doing so," FDA Commissioner Dr.

Coronavirus side effects could range from loss of smell and taste to brain fog. But now one surgeon has revealed the impact of the contagious virus can go as far as your genitals. Urologist and pelvic surgeon Dr Rena Malik explained how men are experiencing erectile dysfunction after battling the illness.

Page Six, adding that she's still strutting in her famous "six-inch heels".They added that the "pain has been excruciating but fortunately she's dealt with it, and she's OK now."It comes as Joan sparked concern among her fans as she shared a sunny snap from her Monaco trip.The award-winning actress told her fans that she had since been rushed to hospital after having a "trapped nerve" in her leg.She penned: "Enjoying a great day out, one week before I had to go to the Princess Grace Hospital in Monaco for a trapped nerve in my leg."Not fun! But they were great!"#monaco #princessgracehospital #princessgrace #hospital #trappednerve #funinthesun #imonaboat," Joan added at the end of her post.A pinched nerve occurs when excessive pressure is applied to a nerve by the surrounding muscles, bones or cartilage, according to the Mayo Clinic.In the post, the Hollywood actress put on a leggy display in white shorts, teamed with a blue and white shirt.It's not the first time that the Hollywood legend has been rushed to hospital in pain.Dame Joan previously credited pilates for getting her in “the best shape [of] my life”However, three years ago the star told how she was left needing medical assistance after a “clash” in Los Angeles.The Dynasty star said she “didn’t let anybody know” about what happened following her being rushed to hospital.On her pilates woes, Dame Joan commented: “I woke up just screaming in agony in the middle of the night and I was rushed to hospital.”Luckily, Joan told how it was likely an injury she sustained from doing pilates.She said: “It was worse than childbirth, but it was just a pulled muscle.“I didn’t let anybody know.

PHILADELPHIA - The search continues for the suspect wanted in connection with a shooting at the SEPTA station under Philadelphia City Hall. FOX 29's Steve Keeley obtained photos of the alleged shooter from law enforcement sources. This person, pictured in two different outfits, is wanted in connection with a shooting at the 15th Street SEPTA Station, sources tell FOX 29.  According to police, the shooting occurred on Thursday at the 15th Street Station in Center City around 12:30 p.m. Authorities say a 19-year-old man was shot in the chest, stomach and hand before he was taken to Jefferson Hospital and placed in critical condition. SEPTA officials say the victim and the shooter spoke with a third person after exiting a train before the shooting began.Charles Lawson, SEPTA's Acting Police Chief, says the victim and another man got off an eastbound Market-Frankford Line train at the 15th Street Station. According to Lawson, the two got into a verbal disagreement with a third person resulting in the victim and the suspect both pulling out guns. Police say the suspect shot the victim and ran out of the station. Sources tell FOX 29 that the shooter was seen in distinctive yellow sneakers. 

Kep1er member Kang Ye-seo has been diagnosed with COVID-19.On July 15, Kep1er’s joint labels – WAKEONE and Swing Entertainment – published a statement to the K-pop girl group’s official fancafé announcing that Kang had tested positive for the coronavirus the night before.“Kang Ye-seo has already completed her second dose of COVID-19 vaccinations,” stated the companies, per Soompi’s translations. The companies also said that the remaining members of Kep1er tested negative on preemptive tests following Kang’s diagnosis.