Study spotlights Omicron's impact on unvaccinated, rural Americans

NEW DELHI: India recorded 13,615 new cases of Covid-19 and 20 fatalities in the last 24 hours, as per data released by the Union health ministry. The country's active caseload currently stands at 1,31,043. Over the last two years, India has recorded 4,36,52,944 Covid-19 cases, with death toll at 5,25,474.

Down from yesterday's 16,678 cases, the country today reported 3,063 less daily cases of COVID in the last 24 hours India on Tuesday witnessed a dip in the daily COVID cases as the country reported 13,615 new COVID cases  in the last 24 hours, over 3,000 less than the tally recorded on Monday. Down from yesterday's 16,678 new cases, the country today reported 3,063 less daily cases of COVID in the last 24 hours. With this, the country's active caseload rose to 1,31,043, the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry said on Tuesday.

Canadian Federation of Nurses, says the system is “on the brink of disaster” and nursing leaders shared proposed solutions today as the premiers start their Council of the Federation meeting.Silas says nurses have been “struggling through extreme staffing shortages, forced overtime and cancelled vacations, with no end in sight” to untenable conditions.The federation says its proposals focus on retaining nurses, encouraging them to return to the profession and the public health-care system, and new measures to recruit and train the next generation. Canada’s premiers talk health care, meet with Indigenous leaders at Victoria B.C.

Maritime Forces Pacific Formation Chief Petty Officer has been relieved from his appointment due to “inappropriate comments” he made, according to a statement released by the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) on Monday.Timothy Blonde was removed from his duties after making inappropriate comments about a junior sailor’s appearance at a social event at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt on May 6, the statement says.The Formation Chief Petty Officer is the most senior non-commissioned member appointment within Maritime Forces Pacific, according to RCN. 2nd retired military officer charged in connection with sexual assault at RMC In the statement, Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, states he “no longer has confidence in Blonde’s ability to carry out his leadership duties, maintain discipline, and ensure the highest standards of ethics and values of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).”Topshee noted that the investigation did not show that Blonde has violated the Code of Service Discipline or the Criminal Code of Canada.However, he said the evidence showed his action was “unacceptable and incompatible with his duties and responsibilities as Formation Chief Petty Officer.”Therefore, Topshee said the RCN decided that it is necessary to remove Blonde from his duties.It is unclear what comments were made by Blonde and the nature of the comments.Blonde will continue to serve in the RCN because no charges have been pressed, but RCN said Blonde will not be in a position of “senior leadership or influence where fostering trust with junior members is required.”Last month, another leader of the navy, commanding officer Lt.-Cmdr.

NEW CASTLE, Del. - A crash in New Castle has prompted a response from several rescue crews Monday night.The crash occurred along Prangs Lane and Christiana Road, and allegedly involved a minivan and motorcycle.It appears at least one person may have been killed in the crash. This is a developing story.

WILMINGTON, Del. - Young people are fearing for their safety as they live through an epidemic of gun violence. Now, kids are calling on their local leaders to do something to keep them safe in their neighborhoods. Children in Wilmington, Delaware, pleaded for help as they held signs that detailed the trauma that gun violence causes them during a peace rally on Monday night at Rodney Square in downtown Wilmington. "I’m tired of having to walk somewhere and then stay on my guard," said one teen.Justin Dye, a 14-year-old who is a part of the Stop the Violence Prayer Chain Foundation, helps young people deal with the loss of a loved one due to gun or domestic violence. "I can’t even walk to school.

ST LOUIS, MO - JULY 11: Alec Bohm #28 of the Philadelphia Phillies calls to the dugout after injuring g his hand in a slide into second base against the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning at Busch Stadium on July 11, 2022 in St Louis, Missouri.

PHILADELPHIA - Police are searching for a driver they say was involved in a multi-vehicle crash in North Philadelphia after fleeing from a traffic stop.Pennsylvania State Police say the driver took off when they tried to pull them over earlier Monday evening. Police did not chase the vehicle, however Philadelphia police came across a crash that allegedly involved the same car.At least four heavily damaged vehicles were found near 29th and Clearfield streets around 10 p.m.

Today we are reporting 11,548 community cases, 710 current hospitalisations, and 19 deaths.

PHILADELPHIA - Amazon Prime Day is upon us - but it seems Amazon isn't the only retail giant offering big deals for the big day!As far as shopping days go, Prime Day is right up there with Black Friday for most consumers.

The Starship sinks near Sea Isle City, officials say.

It’s a day that’s been highly anticipated in astronomy circles and beyond. On Monday, humans received the deepest view of the cosmos ever captured, thanks to the extraordinary capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).

Officials say three men are injured after they were shot multiple times in Olney on Monday night.  PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating a shooting that left three men injured in Olney on Monday night. Police say they responded to a shooting on North Franklin Street at around 5:52 p.m. Upon arrival, police say they found three victims with gunshot wounds. The first victim, a 21-year-old man, was shot three times in his legs and arms, according to police.

WEST CHESTER, Pa. - West Chester University officials say a commuter student tested positive for monkeypox this past weekend.The case was reported by the university in a statement on Monday:"University health officials received confirmation this past weekend that a commuter student has tested positive for monkeypox."Officials say the students is currently isolating, and doing well.No other monkeypox cases have been reported at the university and there are no close contacts in Chester County, according to officials.According to officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, monkeypox is caused by a virus that is in the same genus of viruses that causes smallpox.Monkeypox, according to the CDC, was first discovered in 1958, following two outbreaks of a pox-like disease in colonies of monkeys that were kept for research.The first human case of the disease was recorded in a country now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1970, during a period of intensified effort to eliminate smallpox. Since then, the disease has been reported in people in several central and western African countries.

Rogers Communications’ network outage on Friday left consumers and businesses without service for nearly a full day — and now they’re looking for compensation.

PHILADELPHIA - Police say a man turned the tables on two suspects during a botched robbery in a Philadelphia neighborhood Monday afternoon.One suspect reportedly tried to rob the 46-year-old victim at gunpoint near Erdrick and East Cheltenham streets around 2 p.m.Police say he fought back, took the suspect's gun and tried to hold him down.A second suspect then rushes his way and started firing shots striking the victim in the leg, according to police.When the victim returned fire, police say both suspects retreated to a car parked down the street and fled.The victim is said to be in stable condition after being transported to a local hospital.Police say 15 shell casing and two projectiles were found at the scene.

The novelty ice cream brand, Drumstick, is celebrating National tattoo Day and National Ice cream day. (Drumstick)The novelty ice cream brand, Drumstick, is celebrating National tattoo Day and National Ice cream day, coinciding on the same date, July 17. In honor of the two days, Drumstick says anyone who gets a tattoo of their iconic ice cream cone tattooed on them for a chance to win a year’s supply of delicious treat.Thankfully, actually getting a permanent and painful memento of the dessert isn’t a requirement.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - The owners of a famous pizza joint in Atlantic City are offering a big reward for anyone who helps them solve a crime. Tony's Baltimore Grill, the oldest pizza shop in the city, recently got outdoor seating for their historic spot on Atlantic Avenue. That was until, someone stole a table, six chairs, and an umbrella. "We figured it was probably a truck that rolled up and somebody threw it in the back and went off," said Joe Palumbo, manager of the famous restaurant.The reward is $1,500 in cash and free pizza and drinks every week for life for anyone who helps solve the case of stolen outdoor furniture. MORE HEADLINES Suspects wanted for robbing 2 people inside Atlantic City casinos, police sayApparent road rage leads to chase, shooting and fiery crash in Frankford, police sayMan killed after being shot 13 times near SEPTA station in North Philadelphia, police sayAC resident, Joe Dibianca, says he's angry about the theft. "If there's any way possible for me to do something about it, I would.

DELAWARE - Delaware State Police say they arrested two suspects for multiple robberies in Delaware.Authorities say the reported robberies occurred in the months of May and June.Local troopers have responded to four different robberies ranging from the following:The two suspects are 29-year-old Jaquan Mason of Wilmington, DE and 29-year-old Jinita Wright of Wilmington, DE. On May 1, the male suspect was armed with a handgun at Royal Farm and demanded the employee to hand over money and cigarettes, police say. Troopers say on June 7 the robbery that occurred at local PNC bank was armed. Only this time, with a firearm.

PHILADELPHIA - Growing frustration over spiking gun violence in Philadelphia, and concerns about last week’s shooting at the July 4th celebration, has pushed the controversial practice of stop and frisk back into the conversation.Stop and frisk is just how it sounds: police stop someone and search for weapons and contraband.City Council President Darrell Clarke raised the issue last week in a press briefing after two law enforcement officers were wounded just before the start of the July 4th fireworks. "There are a lot of citizens in Philadelphia who talk about when are we going to talk about stop and frisk in a constitutionally enacted way," Clarke said.While Clarke did not endorse the idea of returning to the practice, which critics say unfairly targets communities of color, he did press for a detailed conversation about the stop and frisk policy. "That's a conversation we're going to have," said Clarke.

Scots who have recovered from coronavirus have been warned that the latest subvariant can reinfect after four weeks, even if they have recently had the virus. The rapid infection rate of the new Omicron variant, known as BA.5, has partly caused cases to surge in the UK, as experts say 325,000 people are now catching Covid every day.

Man dies after being shot 13 times Monday afternoon, police say. PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are on the scene after they say a man was shot and killed on Broad Street Monday afternoon.The man was reportedly struck after gunfire erupted near the North Philadelphia station for SEPTA's Broad Street Line around 3 p.m.Police say the victim, age 35-40 years old, suffered 13 gunshot wounds throughout his body.He was transported to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.Police say a man is in custody in connection to the shooting.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police are asking the public to help identify a man and woman wanted for allegedly robbing two people inside two casinos in Atlantic City. Police say on Wednesday, June 15, at around 1:30 a.m., a man forcefully took $15,000 in cash from a person seated at a slot machine in the Resorts Hotel and Casino.After the man took the money, police say he fled the scene in a gray Toyota sedan driven by a woman. MORE HEADLINES Police: Two men killed during funeral procession shooting in Upper Darby identifiedPolice: Man, 36, fatally shot in the head in North PhiladelphiaPolice: Woman, 21, fatally shot in CamdenOn Friday, July 8, at around 10:40 p.m., the same male suspect took $12,000 in cash from another person who was seated at a slot machine in the Caesars Hotel and Casino, according to authorities. Police say the man fled the scene in the same vehicle driven by the same woman. The male suspect is described to be 6" tall with a stocky build and dreadlocks.

FILE - Starbucks’ Chicken, Maple Butter & Egg Sandwich. (Starbucks)Starbucks pulled its newest chicken sandwich less than a week after it was debuted due to quality standard concerns, though some internet users say the sandwich may have sickened them. According to a Starbucks spokesperson, the chicken, maple butter and egg sandwich was given a "voluntary stop sell and discard" order on June 26, just days after it was initially launched on June 21.

The City of Philadelphia is offering $20,000 for information on a group of "teen offenders" wanted for a deadly attack on a 72-year-old man in North Philadelphia.  PHILADELPHIA - Two teenagers allegedly involved in a deadly attack on a 73-year-old in North Philadelphia are expected to turn themselves into authorities Monday, according to Philadelphia police.According to authorities, on June 24 around 2:30 a.m., James Lambert Jr. was attacked by a group of teenagers on the 2100 block of Cecil B.

UPPER DARBY, Pa. - Police have identified two mourners they say were shot and killed while riding in a funeral procession in Upper Darby last week.Tyrese Long, 21, and Khalid Brittingham, 25, were reportedly attending a funeral for a Philadelphia homicide victim when a shooting erupted.While riding in the funeral procession, police say a car pulled up beside the victims and opened fire on their car on the way to Friends Southwestern Burial Ground.Both victims were suffered several gunshots and were pronounced dead at the scene, according to officials.No arrests have been reported in connection to the deadly double shooting. The Upper Darby Police Department shared a photo of a person who they are "looking to identify and speak with." The Upper Darby Police Department shared photos of a man who they are trying to "identify and speak with." Anyone with information about the man's whereabouts is asked to contact authorities at 610-734-7693.

DENVER, Col. - A shotgun blast that shattered the early-morning tranquility of a remote southern Africa national park nearly six years ago, killing a U.S. hunting enthusiast, resonates again in a Denver courtroom this week as the founder of a Pennsylvania dental franchise goes on trial for allegedly killing his wife and collecting nearly $5 million in insurance proceeds.Federal prosecutors allege Lawrence "Larry" Rudolph, 67, a big game hunter and former head of an international safari club, killed his wife at the end of a 2016 hunting trip in Zambia.

Inhaled high-dose nitric oxide (INO200) safely shortened time on supplemental oxygen and hospital stays among pregnant women diagnosed as having severe bilateral COVID-19 pneumonia, suggests a new study led by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers.

The Biden administration announced this morning that it would buy 3.2 million doses of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, which is expected to soon receive authorization from the Food and Drug Administration, according to a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) news release.The protein-based vaccine would be offered as a pr

coronavirus pandemic to be over, but new numbers show the infection is far from done with us, thanks in part to new variants. But, what exactly do we know about them?Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherInfectious disease expert Dr. Amesh Adalja joined Good Day DC on Monday to break down some misconceptions about these new variants.One misconception is that the new COVID-19 variants can reinfect people at a higher and higher rate.

HARPER WOODS, Mich. (FOX 2) - Ruth Tabone remembers her instincts kicking in after a woman ran to her home early Sunday evening with stab wounds and a knife in her back.

CAMDEN, N.J. - Homicide detectives are investigating a shooting that took place in Camden late Sunday night, police say. According to authorities, the event occurred on 1500 block of Admiral Wilson Blvd., after police received a Shot Spotter alert.Police say they were later informed that the victim, who was identified as 21-year-old Paopei Goodman, was transported to Cooper University Medical Center and pronounced deceased at 12:02 a.m. No arrests have been made and the investigation is still ongoing. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAnyone with information is urged to contact Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit Detective Tanner Ogilvie at (856) 580-5819 and Camden County Police Department Homicide Detective Maria Bagby at (609) 519-6947. 

Warning: This story contains graphic depictions of child abuse and domestic violence.Gabriel Wortman, who shot and killed 22 people during a 13-hour rampage in Nova Scotia, experienced extreme childhood abuse and neglect, according to a new report by the public inquiry looking into the April 2020 killing spree.The report is based on police interviews with the gunman’s family, friends and acquaintances. It echoes past reporting by Global News that details a legacy of alleged violence in the Wortman family going back at least four generations.

Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia has raised nearly $6 million with its "We Build Together" campaign.  (Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia via YouTube)PHILADELPHIA - Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia announced the conclusion of its first-ever sustained fundraising after receiving $700,000 more than the campaign's initial goal. The organization's goal is to help transform lives in the city of Philadelphia by bringing quality homes back to life. The foundation operates by building and repairing these homes for families in need of affordable housing. This housing foundation began in 1985 and has since sold 246 energy-efficient homes to owners who were buying for the first time. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESThe "We Build Together" campaign launched in 2018 and passed the organization's $5 million goal in February 2022. After passing the goal by nearly three-quarters of a million, Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia closed the campaign on June 30.

Alan Carr has reassured fans he is "fine" after he collapsed on stage with shooting pain in his leg. The comedian had to finish his show at Glasgow's King's Theatre on Sunday on crutches following what he described as "the worst cramp ever".Some fans online thought it had been all part of his act until Carr posted a picture of himself icing his leg with frozen peas afterwards, telling fans: “If you came to the gig tonight you’ll know.” READ NEXT: Comedian Alan Carr's famous father Graham Carr - and who the sporting star is He has now spoken out about the scary incident, telling fans he felt "silly" but fears he has torn a muscle."I've been performing up in Glasgow and there's a bit in my routine where I pretend to be Jason Statham and I high-kicked, and then I got the worst cramp ever," he explained in an Instagram video seemingly posted from his hotel bedroom."Oh my God! It was shooting pains and I was rolling around on the floor, and people thought it was part of the act."Alan continued: “And then my lovely tour manager poked this crutch through the curtains and I had to perform [with crutches]…“I think I’ve torn it but hopefully I’ll have a bit of rest.

PHILADELPHIA - Broad Street Ministry is reopening its dining room after a hiatus sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic. The non-profit organization, located at 315 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19107, helps those in the Philadelphia community who are experiencing poverty.Broad Street Ministry reopened its dining room on Monday for the first time since COVID-19 began and its hours of operations are11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.In 2020, Broad Street Ministry provided a social-distancing alternative in order to continue to feed Philadelphians.

Patients being hospitalised with Covid have more than quadrupled in just over a month in Greater Manchester. The figures have skyrocketed by four times since June 1, when they stood at 131 hospitalisations for that week.

Greek authorities have updated rules for tourists infected with Covid-19, including mandatory isolation. Last week, Greek government officials decided to remove quarantine rooms at hotels, meaning travellers who become infected with coronavirus will not have to follow self-isolation rules, reports SchengenVisaInfo.com.

Rogers network outage on Friday showcased Canada’s reliance on the telecommunications industry, experts say, as over 10 million people nationwide were left without service, struggling to make purchases, and unable to use their phones and access Wi-Fi for nearly an entire day.“When you’re so close to something, it’s hard to actually understand just how reliant you are,” Tyler Chamberlin, associate professor at the University of Ottawa’s Telfer School of Management, told Global News.“So, having it knocked out is a big disruption.” Canada’s industry minister to meet with Rogers CEO after ‘unacceptable’ outage Chamberlin was in Toronto during the outage and heard frequent announcements in the grocery store while shopping that paying with debit wouldn’t be an option at checkout.“Store employees were having to take back big baskets of goods and restock the shelves because people literally had to walk away,” he said.“The fact people were actually walking away from their groceries in the grocery store, that’s sad. That’s what I worry about.”And, as technology systems will always face inevitable failures, similar outages could likely happen in the future.“The idea that we’re going to avoid this altogether is, I think, probably unrealistic,” Chamberlin said.“There’s only so much that can be done in terms of the actual plumbing of the internet.

PHILADELPHIA - Homicide detectives with the Philadelphia Police Department are investigating the death of a man who was killed in North Philadelphia. Police say 25th District officers responded to the 3800 block of North 9th Street around 1:30 a.m. According to authorities, a 36-year-old man was shot once in the head and pronounced on scene by medics at 1:33 a.m. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESNo arrests were made and the investigation is still ongoing, police say. 

PHILADELPHIA - A man is in critical condition with severe injuries to his face and head after being shot in West Philadelphia. According to authorities, the shooting happened on the 6100 block of Lansdowne Avenue in Caroll Park around 9:30 p.m.