China's CDC , Warns of Rising Cases , Amid New COVID Variant.
NBC reports that China is facing
a potential COVID surge of up to 65 million
cases per week by the end of June.
The news comes just months after China lifted far
reaching 'zero-COVID' measures that included strict
lockdowns, mass testing and forced quarantines.
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Respiratory disease specialist Zhong Nanshan
released new data at a medical conference
this week in the southern city of Guangzhou.
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NBC reports that the United States and China stopped releasing weekly case updates earlier this month, making
it difficult to determine the extent of the current outbreak.
NBC reports that the United States and China stopped releasing weekly case updates earlier this month, making
it difficult to determine the extent of the current outbreak.
The U.S. State Department, which lifted testing
requirements for travelers from China in March, declined
to say whether further restrictions were being considered.
State Department spokesman Matt Miller said that
the situation was being monitored in cooperation with
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
State Department spokesman Matt Miller said that
the situation was being monitored in cooperation with
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
We don’t want to see people anywhere,
obviously, suffering from COVID-19, Matt Miller, U.S. State Department spokesman, via NBC.
According to Miller, the U.S. remains
committed to cooperation with China , "on transnational challenges, including on global health
matters and maintaining open lines of communication.".
According to Miller, the U.S. remains
committed to cooperation with China , "on transnational challenges, including on global health
matters and maintaining open lines of communication.".
The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention's
chief epidemiologist said that about 80% of China's
1.4 billion people were infected by the first omicron wave.
The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention's
chief epidemiologist said that about 80% of China's
1.4 billion people were infected by the first omicron wave.
NBC reports that waning immunity from
that previous wave of variants may be
increasing the risk of reinfection in China.
The UK is no longer lagging behind in the G7 group of wealthy countries as revised figures show economic growth was bigger than first thought. Sky News
India has logged 51 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have been recorded at 476, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday.. IndiaTimes
India saw a single-day rise of 47 new coronavirus infections, health ministry data stated on Wednesday. The current active case tally is 466, according to the.. IndiaTimes
India's CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute has developed a locally-made DNA Gel stain called 'GreenR', eliminating the need to import the dye used in RT-PCR.. IndiaTimes
Healthcare professionals in the United Kingdom are gearing up for a potential new pandemic ‘Disease X’. According to experts, the new virus may be deadlier than Covid-19 and may have a similar impact as the Spanish Flu. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has dubbed the anticipated next pandemic as 'Disease X', stating that it might already be “on its way”. Now let’s understand what is ‘Disease X’ and what we know so far.
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Scientists have used genetically modified mice to study the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants and found that the BA.5 strain is more virulent due to its ability to.. IndiaTimes
DeSantis, Florida Surgeon General , Contradict Federal COVID Booster Guidance.
On Sept. 11, the FDA approved
a new COVID booster for
anyone 6 months of age and older.
The CDC recommended the
new shots on Sept. 12.
The vaccine is said to target Omicron subvariants that are spreading throughout the U.S.
But Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo are advising the state's residents to not get the booster shot if they're under age 65, 'The Washington Post' reports. .
The two men first made the comments during a live event last week and reiterated their claims during an X livestream on Sept. 13. .
I will not stand by and let the FDA and CDC use healthy Floridians as guinea pigs for new booster shots that have not been proven to be safe or effective. No way FDA, Gov. Ron DeSantis, via X livestream.
In December, DeSantis said he was forming a panel to counter the CDC's health recommendations, implying that the public has been misled about vaccine efficacy, 'The Washington Post' reports. .
In May, he barred vaccine passports and
mask requirements in schools and businesses.
Ladapo has long been skeptical
about COVID vaccines as well.
In the past, his warnings were met with a
public letter written by the FDA and CDC, .
In the past, his warnings were met with a
public letter written by the FDA and CDC, .
saying that his comments were "incorrect, misleading
and could be harmful to the American public,"
'The Washington Post' reports.
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FDA Approves New COVID Boosters , Ahead of Expected Winter Surge in Cases.
On September 11, the United States Food
and Drug Administration approved updated
COVID boosters from both Pfizer and Moderna.
NBC reports that the new boosters
are specifically formulated to
target the XBB.1.5 subvariant. .
The updated shots are expected to be available
later this week, pending the approval of
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
According to the FDA, anyone over the age of five is
eligible to receive either company's booster shot,
regardless of if they were previously vaccinated.
The FDA also advised that vaccinated
individuals should wait at least two months
before receiving the updated booster. .
NBC reports that the news comes as
the U.S. faces a rising number of cases,
as a result of a number of new subvariants.
Officials have expressed hope that
the new boosters could potentially
stave off a spike in winter infections. .
On September 12, a CDC advisory committee is
scheduled to convene for a vote on recommendations
for who should receive the booster. .
On September 12, a CDC advisory committee is
scheduled to convene for a vote on recommendations
for who should receive the booster. .
NBC reports that CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen is
expected to approve those recommendations,
opening the door for vaccinations to begin.
NBC reports that CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen is
expected to approve those recommendations,
opening the door for vaccinations to begin.
According to experts, those who haven't had a booster
since last fall, as well as those who haven't had a recent
case of COVID, should get the booster as soon as possible.
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COVID Hospitalizations Continue to Rise , Despite Overall Cases Remaining Low.
ABC reports that the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) has warned that hospitalizations due
to COVID-19 continue to increase in the United States.
As of the week ending August 5,
the number of hospitalizations
increased 14.3% from 9,026 to 10,320.
ABC reports that despite the double-digit
percentage jump, the absolute number
of hospitalizations remains quite low.
In January 2022, amid a surge
of the Omicron variant, weekly
hospitalizations peaked at 150,674.
We have to remember that we're still
dealing with numbers that are far less
than what we've seen for the pandemic, Dr. John Brownstein, epidemiologist and chief innovation
officer at Boston Children's Hospital, via ABC.
We have to zoom out to look at our
experience for the entire pandemic,
to understand that what we're dealing
with now is far from any crisis that
we've experienced with previous waves, Dr. John Brownstein, epidemiologist and chief innovation
officer at Boston Children's Hospital, via ABC.
ABC reports that deaths from COVID
also increased slightly in July.
Proportionately, it makes sense that
when you have increased transmission,
you will see proportionately some
increase in hospitalizations, and you
will see some increase in deaths, Dr. John Brownstein, epidemiologist and chief innovation
officer at Boston Children's Hospital, via ABC.
But there's a decoupling that is happening
between cases and hospitalizations, where
a jump in cases doesn't necessarily mean
as big a jump in hospitalizations and deaths, Dr. John Brownstein, epidemiologist and chief innovation
officer at Boston Children's Hospital, via ABC.
ABC reports that all subvariants
currently in circulation are related
to XBB, an offshoot of Omicron. .
According to the CDC, the latest EG.5 variant now
makes up approximately 17% of all new cases.
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With another COVID-19 ‘variant of interest’, the World Health Organization is warning countries around the world not to dismantle their surveillance measures. The health body says the new variant EG5 is a mutation of Omicron and is similar in its effects.
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How Would a Government Shutdown , Affect the US?.
If Congress does not allocate government funding for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1.
438 government agencies will not be able to continue normal operations, Reuters reports. .
Here is how several government
agencies could be affected:.
Military, While U.S. military personnel would
stay at their posts, nearly half of the Pentagon's
civilian staff would be furloughed and payments
to defense contractors could be delayed.
Military, While U.S. military personnel would
stay at their posts, nearly half of the Pentagon's
civilian staff would be furloughed and payments
to defense contractors could be delayed.
Law Enforcement, Federal law enforcement agencies and prison staffers would stay on the job. Criminal prosecutions would continue, but civil litigation would not.
Federal Courts, Federal courts have funds to stay open until Oct. 13.
The Supreme Court would remain open.
Federal Courts, Federal courts have funds to stay open until Oct. 13.
The Supreme Court would remain open.
Congress, Lawmakers will still get paid,
while other federal workers will not.
Health, The CDC will keep monitoring disease outbreaks,
but half of its staff would be furloughed.
The NIH would furlough the majority of its staff.
Health, The CDC will keep monitoring disease outbreaks,
but half of its staff would be furloughed.
The NIH would furlough the majority of its staff.
FDA food safety inspections would
also be delayed, and inspections at drinking water and chemical plants would halt.
Social Security and Other Benefits, The SSA will keep issuing benefits.
Military veterans will also retain their benefits. .
However, Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
benefits would be cut within a matter of days.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits would be issued as normal for October but could change after that
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CDC and FDA Recommend , Updated COVID Boosters for , Everyone Over Six Months Old.
'The Independent' reports that updated COVID
boosters from both Pfizer and Moderna are now
available at pharmacies across the United States.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
both recommend one dose of an updated
vaccine for everyone over six months old.
Depending on their previous vaccination status,
both agencies say some children
may be eligible for up to three doses. .
'The Independent' reports that both
hospitalizations and deaths have
been on the rise in the U.S. for weeks.
At the same time, health authorities around the world
are monitoring the emergence of two new variants,
BA.2.86, known as Pirola, and EG.5, known as Eris.
According to data from the CDC, Eris is now
responsible for almost 25% of U.S. COVID
cases, after first being detected in February.
Meanwhile, Pirola has triggered a surge in cases
across a number of countries, including the U.S. .
The CDC warns that unvaccinated
individuals are more likely to get
severely ill if they are infected with COVID.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) strongly
recommend that pregnant women get
the updated vaccine, citing a recent study.
The small study cited by the NIH found “protective
antibodies in nearly 75% of infants born to women
who had been vaccinated during pregnancy.”
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President Biden remained maskless Tuesday in front of an 81-year-old vet while awarding him the Medal of Honor — flouting COVID-19 rules that the White House had just said Biden would follow. Biden joked about not wearing a mask Wednesday following this week's positive COVID-19 test of his wife, first lady Jill Biden, sending mixed signals as White House officials insist the president is following CDC guidelines.
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US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller reacted on India-Canada diplomatic standoff. He refrained himself from commenting on recent diplomatic rift between India and Canada. He said, "One of the practices I'm going to continue to try to adhere to, is to not speak publicly about what, Secretary Blinken or other representative of this department will say in their meetings before. Before the Secretary has a chance to say it directly to those counterparts. We have consistently engaged with the Indian Government on this question and have urged them to cooperate. And that engagement and the urge for them to cooperate will continue. They can speak for themselves. I’m not going to speak to what they say in private diplomatic conversations. I will speak to what I say or what we say and that is we urge them to cooperate with the Canadian investigation."
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Tensions between India and Canada over the alleged involvement of New Delhi in the assassination of a Sikh extremist are impacting India-US bilateral.. IndiaTimes
The US State Department has stated that the India-Canada diplomatic dispute over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar did not come up during.. IndiaTimes
The US State Department has expressed concern over Canada's allegations against India regarding the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The.. IndiaTimes
US Department of State’s Spokesperson Matthew Miller reacted to the ongoing India-Canada row. He said the US has privately and publicly asked India to cooperate in the Canadian investigation. "We are deeply concerned by the allegations referenced by Canadian PM Trudeau. We remain in close contact with our Canadian partners. We believe it’s critical that Canada’s investigation proceed and that the perpetrators be brought to justice. We have publicly and privately urged the Indian Government to cooperate in the Canadian investigation," he said.
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Late Night has set the return dates for their talk shows as the writers strike comes to an end. The four network talkers — ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live', CBS' 'Late Show With Stephen Colbert' and NBC's 'Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' and 'Late Night With Seth Meyers' — will all be back on the air Monday, Oct. 2. HBO's 'Last Week Tonight With John Oliver' will be back one day earlier settling back into its usual Sunday night spot on Oct. 1.
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Bruce Willis' wife, Emma Heming Willis, is speaking out about the actor's battle with frontotemporal dementia, and whether he fully understands his diagnosis and deteriorating condition. Heming Willis appeared on NBC's Today alongside Susan Dickinson, the CEO of the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, in honor of World Frontotemporal Dementia Awareness Week.
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Report Says F-35 , Fighter Jet Program Suffering , From Ongoing Maintenance Delays.
On September 21, a government watchdog report detailed
ongoing maintenance delays which suggest that F-35
fighter jets are only "mission capable" 55% of the time.
NBC reports that the news comes
just days after a $100 million F-35B
crashed in rural South Carolina.
If the aircraft can only perform
55% of the time and the goal is
85 to 90% of the time, taxpayers
are not getting their money’s worth, Diana Maurer, Government Accountability Office, via NBC .
The Pentagon's F-35 program,
run by military contractor Lockheed Martin,
has cost taxpayers a total of $1.7 trillion.
The Pentagon's F-35 program,
run by military contractor Lockheed Martin,
has cost taxpayers a total of $1.7 trillion.
According to the Government Accountability Office
(GAO) report, $1.3 trillion of that total has been spent
on maintaining and operating the fighter jets.
The report notes that the contractor-led
approach to maintaining F-35s
has caused major delays.
One example cited in the report details how military
maintenance staff are unable to look up part numbers
because the F-35's database is controlled by Lockheed.
Not having ready access to part
numbers hinders the repair of the
aircraft because it delays the
ordering and receipt of needed parts, Diana Maurer, Government Accountability Office, via NBC .
According to the report, over 10,000 F-35
components are still in need of repair.
NBC reports that the GAO report was ordered
by Congress as part of last year's defense bill.
We stand ready to partner with
the government as plans are created
for the future of F-35 sustainment
ensuring mission readiness
and enabling deterrence, Lockheed Martin, Statement, via NBC .
We stand ready to partner with
the government as plans are created
for the future of F-35 sustainment
ensuring mission readiness
and enabling deterrence, Lockheed Martin, Statement, via NBC
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Lizzo Faces Another , Lawsuit Accusing Her of , Bullying and Discrimination.
NBC reports that another former employee is suing
Lizzo, claiming that the star allows bullying,
harassment and racial discrimination behind the scenes.
News of the lawsuit came on the same day that Lizzo
was set to receive an award recognizing her
efforts to promote social justice and inclusivity. .
Fashion designer Asha Daniels said that
she found the actions of Lizzo and other
members of the entertainer's team "totally shocking.".
I was listening to this Black woman
on this huge stage have this message
of self-love and caring for others
and being empathetic and being
strong and standing up for others. , Asha Daniels, fashion designer, via NBC.
I was listening to this Black woman
on this huge stage have this message
of self-love and caring for others
and being empathetic and being
strong and standing up for others. , Asha Daniels, fashion designer, via NBC.
And I was witnessing myself,
the dancers and the background
vocalists and my local team in every
city be harassed and bullied regularly, Asha Daniels, fashion designer, via NBC.
Daniels' suit was filed
on September 21 in
Los Angeles County Superior Court.
The lawsuit accuses wardrobe manager Amanda Nomura
of using stereotypical impressions of Black women
and calling performers “fat,” “useless” and “dumb.”.
The lawsuit also claims that Nomura
forced performers to change in front
of mostly male stage crew members.
According to the suit,
Daniels was fired after she
complained about Nomura.
Last month, a similar suit was filed,
accusing Lizzo of sexual harassment and
fostering a hostile work environment
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Google Faces Lawsuit , After Man Drives off, Collapsed Bridge While Following GPS.
NBC reports that a woman in North Carolina has filed
a lawsuit against Google after her husband died by
driving off a collapsed bridge following GPS directions.
According to the lawsuit, Philip Paxson died
after driving off of "an unmarked, unbarricaded
collapsed bridge" on September 30, 2022.
His widow, Alicia Paxson, said that her husband
was unaware the bridge had collapsed and was
following Google's out-of-date GPS directions.
NBC reports that the lawsuit, which accuses
Google of negligence, is seeking a jury
trial and does not name a damage amount.
The lawsuit names Google's parent company,
Alphabet, in addition to three people who own
or control the land where the bridge is located. .
In 2013, a large portion of
the Snow Creek Bridge
collapsed and was never repaired.
According to the suit, a woman informed Google that the
bridge was out in 2020 using the "suggest an edit" feature
and was told in an email that the matter was under review. .
According to the suit, a woman informed Google that the
bridge was out in 2020 using the "suggest an edit" feature
and was told in an email that the matter was under review. .
In response to the lawsuit, a spokesperson
for Google said that the company aims
to provide accurate directions.
We have the deepest
sympathies for the Paxson family. , Google spokesperson, Statement, via NBC.
Our goal is to provide accurate
routing information in Maps and
we are reviewing this lawsuit. , Google spokesperson, Statement, via NBC
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An uptick in China’s Covid-19 infections and concerns about new variant EG.5 have led to speculation about whether the country is experiencing a "third wave" of coronavirus cases, but public health data suggests the risk of severe illness and death remains low. According to the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the infection rate steadily declined from the end of May, hitting a low of 12% in mid-July, but then saw a slight rebound, reaching 13.4% by the end of the month.
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Russia and China seal economic pacts despite Western disapproval; China will likely be hit by new Covid-19 wave with up to 65 million weekly cases; F-16 training begins for Ukrainian pilots in Poland..
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