Increase in US COVID Rates , Prompts Health Officials
to Urge Mask-Wearing, in Some Areas.
Federal health officials presented an assessment from the White House on May 18.
Speaking were Dr. Ashish Jha, the
White House COVID response coordinator, .
and Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
We urge local leaders to encourage the use of prevention strategies like masking in public indoor settings.., Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, CDC Director,
via 'The New York Times'.
... and increasing access to testing and treatment
for individuals, Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, CDC Director,
via 'The New York Times'.
The COVID briefing was the first to be conducted from the White House in six weeks.
According to federal data, hospital admissions related to COVID have increased by 20 percent over the past week.
The Northeastern U.S. has experienced the most dramatic increase in cases.
Dr. Jha urged Congress to approve additional COVID aid to address the rising cases and a potential wave in the fall.
Experts weighed in, stating that now is a good time
to reimplement prevention measures.
We’re seeing rising cases and hospitalizations and testing positivity rates; now is not the time to end these flexibilities that allow great access to care, Ashley Thompson, American Hospital Association, via 'The New York Times'.
We are not out of the woods yet, Ashley Thompson, American Hospital
Association, via 'The New York Times'.
We could be entering a period where we have an increased number of cases but a substantially decreased severity of illness, Dr. Michael T. Osterholm, University of Minnesota,
via 'The New York Times'.
... so that we see fewer hospitalizations and many
fewer deaths, Dr. Michael T. Osterholm, University of Minnesota,
via 'The New York Times'
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Moderna Says New Booster , Shows 'Superior' Omicron Response.
NPR reports Moderna claims its most recent vaccine candidate has shown a "superior neutralizing
antibody response" when compared to its first vaccine.
It is "bivalent," engineered to
target two different antigens.
Per NPR, Moderna intends to make its
newest booster available in fall 2022.
We are submitting our
preliminary data and analysis to regulators with the hope that the Omicron-containing bivalent booster will be available in the late summer. , Stéphane Bancel, Moderna CEO, via statement.
Due to a higher antibody response, Moderna believes its newest vaccine will offer protection that is "more durable over time" against Omicron.
Due to a higher antibody response, Moderna believes its newest vaccine will offer protection that is "more durable over time" against Omicron.
Moderna officials think their new vaccine could potentially offer protection for one year.
As new variants continuously arise, Moderna officials
hope the new bivalent vaccine can counter the
more contagious strains taking hold in the United States.
As new variants continuously arise, Moderna officials
hope the new bivalent vaccine can counter the
more contagious strains taking hold in the United States.
According to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), two new
subvariants of Omicron, BA.4 and BA.5,
are spreading quickly across the country.
Experts say another wave of coronavirus
is bound to occur next winter as cold weather drives citizens back indoors
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The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) confirmed on Sunday that the first cases of Omicron's sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5 of the coronavirus have been detected in the country. the first case was reported in Tamil Nadu and the other cases have been detected in Telangana.
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According to the Union Health ministry's data, India added 2,364 Covid cases and 10 Covid-related deaths in the last 24 hours.
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson joins other NATO member leaders for a family photo on the second day of the summit in Madrid. Leaders were greeted in turn by NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg and Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez before all joining on stage for a photograph. Britain’s PM stood between US president Joe Biden and Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Continuing with his efforts to highlight India's soft power on the global stage, PM Narendra Modi gifted a variety of products to heads of governments at the G7.. IndiaTimes
White House Says Biden Won't , Support Supreme Court Expansion.
ABC News reports President Joe Biden, despite his criticism of recent Supreme Court rulings, .
remains unmoved on the
topic of court expansion.
That is something that the president does not agree with. , White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, via ABC News.
Biden, when elected, appointed a 36-member bipartisan commission to study potential changes to the Supreme Court.
In a report from last year, the commission warned that altering the Supreme Court could potentially cause damage to the nation's democracy.
Though the panel found "considerable" support for term limits for justices.
the potential expansion of the court
beyond its current nine seats encountered "profound disagreement.".
There was a commission that
was put together about how to potentially move forward with
the court, reform the court. , White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, via ABC News.
I don't have anything more to share from any final decision that the president has made. , White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, via ABC News.
Biden said the repeal of Roe V Wade
was a "sad day" for the country.
It's a realization of an extreme ideology and a tragic error by the Supreme Court, in my view. , President Joe Biden, via ABC News
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Brittney Griner’s Trial , Is Scheduled by Russian Court.
CNN reports Griner's lawyer has confirmed that the WNBA star's trial will start July 1.
CNN reports Griner's lawyer has confirmed that the WNBA star's trial will start July 1.
The Russian court also ruled in favor of Griner's detention being extended by six months pending the outcome of the trial.
The Russian court also ruled in favor of Griner's detention being extended by six months pending the outcome of the trial.
The 31-year-old basketball player has been detained in Russia since being arrested at a Moscow airport on February 17.
The 31-year-old basketball player has been detained in Russia since being arrested at a Moscow airport on February 17.
She had cannabis vaping cartridges in her luggage, resulting in smuggling charges since marijuana is classified as a narcotic substance in Russia.
She had cannabis vaping cartridges in her luggage, resulting in smuggling charges since marijuana is classified as a narcotic substance in Russia.
The offense is punishable by
up to a decade in prison. .
The offense is punishable by
up to a decade in prison. .
In May, the U.S. State Department classified Griner as "wrongfully detained.".
CNN reports that over 40 organizations have
signed a letter calling on President Biden and
Vice President Harris to negotiate for her release. .
CNN reports that over 40 organizations have
signed a letter calling on President Biden and
Vice President Harris to negotiate for her release. .
Advocates worry she may be used as a
political pawn amid Russia's war with Ukraine. .
Advocates worry she may be used as a
political pawn amid Russia's war with Ukraine. .
According to a U.S. official, an American diplomat from the U.S. Embassy in Moscow will appear at Griner's hearing on July 1.
According to a U.S. official, an American diplomat from the U.S. Embassy in Moscow will appear at Griner's hearing on July 1
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Turkish Officials Push To , Change the Country’s Name , to ‘Türkiye’.
On June 1, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu sent a letter to the United Nations formally requesting that his country now be referred to as "Türkiye.".
On June 1, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu sent a letter to the United Nations formally requesting that his country now be referred to as "Türkiye.".
Associated Press reports that
the move is part of a push by
Ankara to rebrand the country. .
According to Anadolu Agency, the U.N.
confirmed receipt of the letter late on June 1. .
Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for U.N. Secretary General
Antonio Guterres, reportedly said the name change
went into effect the moment the letter was received.
Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for U.N. Secretary General
Antonio Guterres, reportedly said the name change
went into effect the moment the letter was received.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s
campaign for "Türkiye" (tur-key-YAY)
began back in December. .
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s
campaign for "Türkiye" (tur-key-YAY)
began back in December. .
The country has already produced
promotional videos and changed the name on
exported products and official documents.
This name has been used since
Türkiye declared its independence in 1923.
Türkiye's Directorate of Communications , said the campaign is meant , “to promote more effectively the use of ‘Türkiye’
as the country’s national and international
name on international platforms.”.
Türkiye's Directorate of Communications , said the campaign is meant , “to promote more effectively the use of ‘Türkiye’
as the country’s national and international
name on international platforms.”.
TRT World, Türkiye's English-language state broadcaster, points out that the Cambridge Dictionary defines "turkey" as “something that fails badly” or “a stupid or silly person.”.
According to the network, googling "Turkey" brings up , “a muddled set of images, articles, and dictionary definitions
that conflate the country with Meleagris – otherwise known
as the turkey – which is famous for being served
on Christmas menus or Thanksgiving dinners.”
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The owner of Boots the Chemist has abandoned the sale of Britain’s biggest high street pharmacy chain amid torrid conditions in global debt-financing markets. Sky News
COVID-19: the United States , Sets Daily High for Infections.
Politico reports on Dec. 28,
the United States set a record for its highest total of new daily COVID-19 infections.
441,278 new..
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President Biden on Omicron Surge: , 'We Have More Work to Do'.
On Dec. 27, President Joe Biden
reassured Americans his administration will address the country's needs as the Omicron variant..
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Young Americans, Are Losing Faith in Democracy.
Young Americans, Are Losing Faith in Democracy.
Young Americans , Are Losing Faith in Democracy.
NPR News reports many young citizens of the United..
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