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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be participating in the second global Covid summit on 12 May at the invitation of US President Joe Biden. The summit will be held virtually, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Wednesday .

One in five people infected with Covid is experiencing a little-known symptom, according to a study. Ear condition tinnitus has been added to ZOE study's list of conditions which the virus could exacerbate.

Covid patients. 

A fourth dose of Covid-19 booster vaccine of the Pfizer or Moderna is safe and boosts antibody levels, even higher than that of a third shot, as per the latest results from a countrywide study in the UK.

Anita Anand says the world is “growing darker.”Speaking at a conference of defence experts organized by the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Tuesday, Anand emphasized the more “chaotic” state of the world means Canada will need to take a more “bold and aggressive” look at its own continental defence.“We do live in a world at the present time that appears to be growing darker,” she said in a keynote speech to the conference.“In this new world, Canada’s geographic position no longer provides the same protection that it once did. And in this new world, the security environment facing Canada is less secure, less predictable and more chaotic.” Canada must be ready for ‘all scenarios’ as Russia continues nuclear threats: Joly Uncertainty has become the word du jour over recent years marked by the global economic calamity of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing supply chain struggles, coupled with societal unrest.Then there’s the ongoing crisis of climate change and natural disasters, as well as geostrategic threats they pose to countries like Canada.

New Zealand will fully reopen to the world in August, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said, ending one of the toughest anti-Covid-19 border restrictions.

Omicron wave of coronavirus that would swamp intensive care capacity.

Covid-19 recovery rate was 98.74%, the ministry said.

Police had not anticipated the federal government’s invocation of the Emergencies Act to end the “illegal blockades” in the nation’s capital and major border crossings, the RCMP chief said Tuesday.

sub-variants of Omicron-BA.5 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and can dodge some of the immune protection conferred by previous infection and vaccination.

LOS ANGELES - The Food and Drug Administration has sounded the alarm over a global shortage of contrast materials that are used for CT scans, MRIs and other medical imaging. A host of other hospitals have also sent out alerts over the shortage, warning patients and consumers that they plan to ration current supplies."Due to unprecedented COVID-related supply chain disruptions in China, all hospitals in the United States are experiencing a shortage of contrast media (sometimes referred to as X-ray dye) used to perform CAT or CT scans," wrote St. Lukes University Health Network on its website. There are several types of contrast materials.

Vladimir Putin's health may be failing during his Victory Day speech on Monday (May 9), a body language expert has claimed. The Russian President was spotted with a blanket over his legs, something that none of the other Kremlin dignitaries deemed necessary for themselves in the 9C Moscow weather.

Today we are reporting 7,970 community cases, 381 hospitalisations and 28 deaths.

Bill Gates is sharing some health news. The tech mogul and Microsoft founder has tested positive for COVID-19.Gates took to Twitter on Tuesday afternoon to share the news, writing, «I've tested positive for COVID.

new Covid variant could be "even more transmissive and even more fatal" than the Delta and Omicron variants. To tackle the situation in advance, he stressed the need for increased global surveillance

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 03: Bill Gates discusses his new book 'How To Prevent The Next Pandemic' onstage at 92Y on May 03, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates tested positive for COVID-19, he announced Tuesday on Twitter. Gates wrote in a series of tweets: "I've tested positive for COVID.

PHILADELPHIA - Pleasant spring conditions will stick around for the next two days before another round of rain washes over the area during the weekend. Forecasters expect temperatures to dip into the 40s and 50s across the region overnight Tuesday. More sunshine on Wednesday will help temperatures stretch back into the uppers 60s and 70s across the region. FOX 29's Kathy Orr says high temperatures in Philadelphia and its suburbs will exceed 70 degrees on Wednesday.

RODANTHE, N.C. (AP) - Two beach houses have fallen into the waves along North Carolina’s coast, U.S.

BROWNS MILLS, N.J. - Authorities say a young man was killed and another driver was seriously hurt in a multi-vehicle accident Tuesday morning in Burlington County.Emergency responders were called to the area of State Route 70 and Spring Lake Boulevard in Browns Mills just before 7 a.m. for reports of a serious crash. Authorities say five cars were involved in the crash, including a Chevy Trail Blazer driven by 28-year-old William Benner Jr.

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) today warned that rising COVID-19 cases are creating a volatile situation, posing the most risk for countries with low vaccination coverage.

FOX NEWS - A massive great white shark stalking the East Coast was spotted near the Carolinas on Monday after earlier being tracked off the coast of New Jersey, according to researchers.Ironbound, the 12-foot, 4-inch shark weighing nearly 1,000 pounds, made headlines after migrating from the Carolinas up the coast to New Jersey late last month.As of Monday, it appears the great white returned to the Carolinas, according to OCEARCH shark researchers who keep track of sharks’ migratory patterns via a tag tracking system.Researchers believe a white shark mating site is located off the Carolinas, the Boston Herald reported.OCEARCH Chief Scientist Robert Hueter told the outlet last week that Ironbound may have left the site early ahead of the other sharks, adding that is unclear what sparked the migration.Despite Ironbound’s apparent return to southern waters, New Jersey may not have seen the last of the great white. Hueter said that the sharks will usually start migrating to northern waters in mid-to-late May and arrive in those areas beginning in June.Ironbound is considered the "leader of the pack," according to Hueter, who described the apex predator as "formidable" and "not the prettiest animal."Ironbound was first tagged in October 2019 near Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.

Halsey is sharing an update about their health. The «Bad at Love» singer took to their Instagram Stories on Tuesday to fill fans in on what's been going on after being hospitalized for anaphylaxis -- or a severe allergic reaction.Tuesday's Instagram update was a follow-up to their TikTok video about being allergic to coffee and a long list of foods, which Halsey said on Instagram was «literally everything.»Halsey, who was wearing a heart monitor in their video, revealed that they've been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, mast cell activation syndrome and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Ehlers-Danlos syndrome affects connective tissue, primarily the skin, joints, and blood vessel walls, Sjogren's is an immune disorder characterized by dry eyes and dry mouth, mast cell activation syndrome is marked by repeated episodes of anaphylaxis and POTS is a blood circulation disorder.«My health has changed a lot since I got pregnant and gave birth.

Fred Eisenberger has ended the city’s COVID-19 emergency declaration.The action was first declared in unison with Ontario’s state of emergency enacted on March 17, 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic first began.A temporary order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) allowed municipalities the flexibility to deploy staff where they were needed to manage the city’s vital services.Eisenberger said the measure was “not rescinded lightly” by the city and that the community still needs to be “aware and be vigilant” as it eases into a “normal state.”The change means the city will return to in-person meetings, also offered in a hybrid format, on May 25 with committee meetings coming back on the week of May 30.City advisory committees will also return the week of May 30 while full-on advisory committees will still be limited as staff work through the process of a full return. Ontario COVID numbers: 1,555 people in hospital, 188 in intensive care The city’s mask mandate for its employees will also be lifted on May 25 with in-person public engagement allowed on the same day.“I do want to recognize the importance of this moment,” Eisenberger said in a virtual media conference on Tuesday. “It’s taken us two and half years to get here.”Public health epidemiologist Michelle Baird characterized the community’s current COVID situation as better having past the peak of transmission in the most recent wave.Case numbers, the percentage of PCR tests coming back positive and wastewater signals continue to show declines in spread of COVID.“Although transmission is decreasing, we are still in a pandemic,” said Baird.“But we are now in a phase where we are learning collectively what it means to live with COVID.

American Indian/Alaska Native and Black Americans died of murder, suicide, vehicle crashes, and drug overdoses at higher rates than their White and Asian/Pacific Islander peers amid the twin threats of the opioid epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic, finds a US modeling study published yesterday in JAMA Internal Medicine.

An observational study using a multinational database of 447 maternal COVID-19 deaths in Latin America reveals that over 90% were attributed to acute respiratory failure after severe infection and that 35% of the women who died were never admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU), possibly due to lack of capacity.The analysis, led by researchers at the Universidad de Cartagena in

John Bishop (left) and Paul Rueda (right) have taken plea deals and must pay back thousands to victims of Hurricane Sandy that they defrauded through construction businesses, the Ocean County Prosecutor says.  TOMS RIVER, N.J. - Two contractors who were charged in connection with stealing from victims of Hurricane Sandy have pled guilty. According to authorities, John Bishop, 57, of Celebration, Florida and Paul Rueda, 50, of San Diego, Texas, pled guilty to Theft By Failure to Make Required Disposition. The guilty pleas are connected to allegations that the two stole funds through contractor businesses they ran in Ocean, Monmouth and Middlesex counties from October 2014 to May 2017. Authorities say Bishop and Rueda formed John Paul Building LLC in November 2012 and received more than $350,000 from six homeowners in the various counties to have their homes repaired after Hurricane Sandy. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D.

Pennsylvania State Senator Doug Mastriano delivers his speech during a rally against vaccination mandates. Protesters gathered on the steps of the Pennsylvania State Capitol to protest against covid-19 vaccination mandates.

Manitoba Camping Association (MCA) is getting a one-time cash injection from the province to help bounce back from COVID-19.The government announced $750,000 in funding for the association Tuesday. Manitoba campgrounds drying off, preparing for busy season “Manitoba children benefit from being outdoors and the learning experiences overnight camps offer,” said Municipal Relations Minister Eileen Clarke.“We recognize the importance of community-based organizations in building thriving and sustainable communities across the province.

CAMDEN, N.J. - A split New Jersey Supreme Court granted parole Tuesday to a former militant convicted in the 1973 death of a New Jersey state trooper, in a case that has resonated for decades and been a thorny issue in U.S.-Cuba relations.Sundiata Acoli is in his mid-80s and had had several parole bids rejected previously. His attorneys argued he has been a model prisoner for nearly three decades and has counseled other inmates.The state parole board had contended Acoli still is a risk to commit future crimes and hasn’t taken full responsibility for Trooper Werner Foerster’s death.Acoli's more-famous co-defendant, Joanne Chesimard, also was convicted and sentenced to a life term but escaped from a New Jersey prison in 1979.

Kelly Ripa is taking «all necessary precautions» after testing positive for COVID-19 over the weekend. On Monday, the host revealed on her Instagram Story that while she does have the coronavirus, she is «fully vaccinated and boosted.»As for Tuesday's episode of, Ripa says the show was «already pre-taped.»The 51-year-old TV personality added that she is «looking forward to returning to normal life as soon as the standard quarantine time is over.»«On a lighter note, I did receive the peace and quiet I requested for Mother's Day,» Ripa joked in her message, which was written over a photo of coffee, croissants and flowers.

People with diabetes are almost twice as likely to die with coronavirus, according to a new study. Diabetics are also almost three times as likely to be critically or severely ill compared to those without diabetes, the study has found.

The head of the World Health Organization has said China's zero-tolerance Covid-19 policy is not sustainable given what is known of the disease, in rare public comments by the UN agency on a government's handling of the virus.

COVID-19 pandemic.Cliff Cullen said Tuesday the funding will help prop up four organizations — each receiving $250,000 — for projects aimed at addressing industry-specific labour needs.“This investment will support the food and beverage, supply chain and hospitality sectors to develop new market opportunities and facilitate the recruitment and retention of a skilled workforce,” said Cullen.“Supporting workers and businesses in these sectors is critical to the province’s post-pandemic recovery and ongoing economic growth.” James Taylor concert in Winnipeg postponed due to COVID-19 The Manitoba Restaurant and Foodservices Association, Food and Beverage Manitoba, the Manitoba Hotel Association and Supply Chain Management Association Manitoba have all been tapped to receive the funds, and in each case, will be using their share of the $1 million toward recruitment, promotion and training efforts.Funding for the project comes from Labour Market Transfer Agreements via the federal government.  

COVID-19 health crisis.Pandemic-related hospitalizations stood at 1,901 after 99 people were admitted and 108 were discharged in the last day.Intensive care unit cases linked to the disease remained unchanged at 66.The province also reported 772 new cases of the novel coronavirus. The daily tally isn’t representative of the current situation since it is based on PCR screening, which remains off limits to most of the population.

COVID on Tuesday, with 188 in intensive care.This is up by 342 for hospitalizations but a decrease of 13 for ICUs since the previous day as hospitals report updated figures from the weekend.Last Tuesday, there were 1,699 hospitalizations with 202 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, 36 per cent were admitted for other reasons.

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Delhi on Tuesday reported as many as 1,118 fresh COVID19 cases and with that, the active tally in the city reached 5471 and the total number of cases touched 1896171. The positivity rate stands at 4.38%, city health bulletin said. 

Talk show host Piers Morgan recently announced that he had long Covid for around six to seven months but managed to recover from most symptoms by sleeping for long hours. The 57-year-old broadcaster also expressed that getting COVID-19 was the most "frustrated" he had ever been. In a detailed interview, he shared his experiences of the past few months, and here is all that you need to know: 

A woman takes a photo of Andy Warhol's 'Shot Sage Blue Marilyn' during Christie's 20th and 21st Century Art press preview at Christie's New York on April 29, 2022, in New York City. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) NEW YORK - Andy Warhol's "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn" sold for a cool $195 million on Monday, making the iconic portrait of Marilyn Monroe the most expensive work by a U.S.

The head of the world's biggest airline trade body has said that the recovery in passenger traffic was accelerating and that on average, the industry could now return to pre-pandemic figures in 2023.

Christina Hall shared that her son Brayden is recovering following hisemergency appendectomy and removal of Meckel's diverticulum over the weekend.The HGTV star, 38, also credited ex-husband Tarek El Moussa, 40, and his new wife Heather Rae Young, 34, for their co-parenting skills in a post on her Instagram Stories on Monday.Her praise comes after she had a public spat with Heather on the sidelines of her son's soccer match on Saturday. Tarek and Christina's new husband, Josh Hall, also had a heated exchange and had to be separated by the soccer coach.

COVID-19 RT PCR" test kit, the Mumbai-based drug firm is expanding its diagnostics offerings, it said in a regulatory filing.

Jessica Bailey, who has been desperately waiting for a new kidney for years, tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday.While her own health complications have kept her off the donor list, the COVID-19 pandemic has only prolonged the wait for the 36-year-old from Saskatoon. ‘Catastrophic’: No clear solution from provinces as surgery backlog crisis continues Bailey was finally given the green light by her doctor on Sept.

Kelly Ripa is sharing some unfortunate news with fans.