HSE expands appointments for second booster dose

A report today from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) shows that COVID-19 reduced life expectancy across the Americas while amplifying economic inequities and existing health disparities.

International Slackline Association (ISA). Nathan Paulin managed to walk a staggering 2,200 meters (nearly 1.4 miles) across a highline which was rigged at approximately 100 meters from the ground. He accomplished the feat at Mont-Saint-Michel, a tidal island located in France, and it took Paulin nearly two hours to get all the way across.  (Insta360)"The feeling when I’m on the line… it’s almost impossible to describe it. Sometimes I feel really powerful when I do that, but sometimes I also feel really small and I feel like I’m nothing.

The Double Decker Taco and the Enchirito. (Credit: Taco Bell Corp.) IRVINE, Calif. - After bringing back the Mexican Pizza, Taco Bell is now deciding whether the Double Decker Taco or the Enchirito should return.The fast-food chain has launched a contest for customers to vote on which discontinued food item should be added back to the menu.Voting ends October 6, and the winner will be announced on October 7. RELATED: Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza returning (for good this time) Sept. 15"One is handheld, the other is jaw-dropping," the company said on its website.The website said the Double Decker Taco first made its menu debut in 1995 but was discontinued in 2019.The company described the taco as a "hybrid taco is made up of a soft flour tortilla layered with beans, then wrapped around a traditional crunchy taco shell filled with seasoned beef, crispy lettuce, and cheddar cheese."Sam Reid talks with FOX Television Stations about his health experiment and love for Taco Bell.The Enchirito was unveiled in 1970, but its run ended in 2013. "The Enchirito is made up of a soft flour tortilla, loaded with seasoned beef, beans and diced onions all rolled up and smothered with its classic red sauce before being topped with melted shredded cheddar cheese," the company said. In order to vote, participants must download the app. "On the heels of the love and passion we saw for Mexican Pizza, we wanted to continue elevating the voices of our most loyal fans by giving them exclusive access to a uniquely digital experience that fosters brand love," Sean Tresvant, Taco Bell's Chief Brand Officer, said in a news release. RELATED: Taco Bell opens first restaurant with high-tech drive-thru experienceTaco Bell put the Mexican Pizza back on the

WAUKESHA, Wis. - Waukesha County Judge Jennifer Dorow delayed a decision on whether Darrell Brooks will represent himself in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack trial, which is currently set to start on Monday, Oct. 3.

Asha Randolph (Credit: Houma Police Department) HOUMA, La. - A mother is accused of throwing her baby off a Louisiana bridge and then trying to rescue him from the water.Houma Police Department accused 30-year-old Asha Randolph of throwing her 18-month-old baby from the Liberty Street Bridge into the Bayou Terrebonne last Friday evening. Police responded to the scene and transported the baby to a local hospital, where he was expected to recover. RELATED: Amber Alert canceled for 15-year-old girl taken following deadly shooting of mother in FontanaAuthorities said a preliminary investigation could not reveal any reason as to why the mother would throw her child off the bridge.They said moments later, the suspect entered the Bayou Terrebonne and pulled the baby from the water while leaving behind two children, ages 6 and 8, inside an unsupervised vehicle. Randolph was arrested and taken into custody on charges of attempted first-degree murder, child desertion, and obstruction of justice. FOX 8 reported that investigators do not believe Randolph was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time.This story was reported from Los Angeles.  

A general view shows the state funeral for Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe in the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on September 27, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK ROBICHON / POOL / AFP) TOKYO - Japan's assassinated hawkish former leader, Shinzo Abe, was given a rare state funeral Tuesday that was full of military pomp and surrounded by throngs of mourners as well as by widespread protests, with thousands taking to the streets in opposition.Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the publicly financed ceremony was a well-deserved honor for Japan's longest-serving modern political leader, but it has deeply split public opinion.The event was attended by U.S.

NEW DELHI : Despite the government aiming to get every citizen to enrol for a digital health ID, only around a fifth of Indians have bothered to do so. Ayushman Bharat Health Account ID or ABHA card, which will digitally preserve all personal health records, has had only 240 million takers so far. This is due to concerns over data privacy on account of data breaches, according to an official.

Texas girl allegedly shot herself and her father last week after making a murder pact with another girl in which both pledged to kill their families and pets, the Parker County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed.According to a Facebook post from police, officers responded to a call around 11:30 p.m. on Sept.

PHILADELPHIA - A Bucks County man has been charged by a federal jury for assaulting a reproductive health care clinic escort in Philadelphia last year, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.Mark Houck, 48, is accused of assaulting a 72-year-old man twice in one day at the Planned Parenthood on Locust Street in Philadelphia on October 13, 2021.The victim, a volunteer escort identified as "B.L.," was reportedly shoved to the ground by the suspect two times, causing injuries that required medical attention. During one incident, B.L.

Cities such as Ahmedabad, Surat, Lucknow, Jaipur, Chandigarh and Patna are seeing a significant surge in usage The pandemic seems to have changed India’s courtship habits for good. More and more young Indians, even in small towns, are relying on dating apps to find love and companionship, choosing video calls over in-person dating to know each other. The surge in usage is especially strong outside metro cities, which now account for 70% of users of the dating apps such as Tinder, Bumble and TrulyMadly, company executives said.

₹2,000 crore, it said in a regulatory filing. As part of the deal, Torrent will pay ₹115 crore in cash and cash equivalent upfront for the 100% stake. Curatio will be valued at ₹1,885 crore.

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FILE - A person sits in a sauna in Greenville, Maine. (Credit: Getty Images) From cryotherapy to infrared saunas, more companies are offering proactive ways to "biohack" the body for improved health — and their customers are likely willing to slow down their social lives to pay for it. One of those companies, called Restore, enlisted the help of Wakefield Research to better understand this evolving category of care, which it refers to as "hyper wellness." It surveyed 2,000 U.S.

PHILADELPHIA - New video has emerged in a violent assault and robbery that occurred in a Wilmington, Delaware jewelry store earlier this month. The incident occurred back on the morning of Sept. 15 inside the store located on the 100 block of West 9th Street. Video of the incident shows the suspect looking through a display case with the 68-year-old owner.

Female suspects rob woman near Logan Square, police say. PHILADELPHIA - Police are looking for the public's help to identify two female suspects after a brutal attack on a North Philadelphia street earlier this month.A 32-year-old woman was walking on the 400 block of 19th Street when she was reportedly attacked from behind.Two female suspects grabbed her by the hair, pushed her to the ground and punched her, according to police.MORE HEADLINES:Police say the suspects then ripped a purse from her shoulder and fled the scene.

WILDWOOD, N.J. - A New Jersey man has been arrested and charged in connection with a nonfatal crash that occurred at the unsanctioned H2Oi car show in Wildwood over the weekend. Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and the Wildwood Police Department announced aggravated assault and assault by auto charges against 22-year-old Eryk R.

A report published yesterday in Clinical Infectious Diseases describes a new SARS-CoV-2 mutation that confers resistance to the COVID-19 antiviral drug remdesivir in two persistently infected kidney transplant recipients treated with immunosuppressive drugs.NYU researchers identified the V792I RNA-dependent 25 RNA polyme

package of F-16s to Pakistan, a move strongly opposed by India, Anthony Blinken said that the United States has a responsibility and an obligation. The US also said that it was a sustained programme.

Jyar Davis, 22 (New Castle Police)WILMINGTON, Del. - A connection on a popular dating app quickly took a turn for the worse for two victims in Wilmington over the past two months.Police say 22-year-old Jyar Davis is a suspect in at least two online dating robberies after meeting men on the Grindr app.The first victim, a 39-year-old man, was reportedly robbed on the 1500 block of Bonwood Road in Alban Park on August 28.Less than a month later, a 20-year-old was robbed on the 400 block of Homestead Road in Alban Park on September 21.MORE HEADLINES:In both robberies, police say the suspect pointed a handgun at the victims, and stole their phones and money.Jyar was charged with robbery and possession of a firearm and held on $230,000.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Report of the special committee related to the May 9 violent incidents will be submitted to Parliament soon by State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon.The gazette notification to remove legal obstacles to the extradition of criminals from the UAE was also approved.State Minister of Defense Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said in Parliament that the report of the special committee related to the violent incidents that took place on and around May 9th was handed over to the President on the 8th of September and accordingly steps will be taken to inform the Cabinet and the Parliament about it in the future.The state minister said this recently (23) while presiding over the first meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence related to the new session.According to the report of this committee comprising former Navy Commander Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karnagoda, former Air Force Commander Marshal of the Air Force Mr.Roshan Gunathilake, and former Army Commander General Daya Rathnayake (retired), if any lapses have occurred in the security forces, measures will be taken in the future the State Minister said.The minister said this when the members brought to the attention of the committee whether there were any lapses by the security forces in connection with the violent incidents that took place in Sri Lanka on and around May 9 and the legal measures to be taken against those involved.Also, Defense Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne (retired) said that the law will be strictly enforced against those involved and those who supported these violent incidents.Meanwhile, the approval of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defense was also received to present the order made under

FILE - A young girl gets a COVID-19 vaccination in San Jose, Calif., on June 21, 2022. (Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/The Mercury News via Getty Images) Pfizer asked U.S.

PHILADELPHIA - A New Insider Advantage/FOX 29 Philadelphia poll shows Democratic nominee John Fetterman leading Dr. Mehmet Oz by a narrow margin in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate Race. The poll, which surveyed 550 likely voters, shows just how tight the race is between the top two candidates with just a few weeks left before election day on Nov.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - As Hurricane Ian continues to strengthen and aim for Florida's Gulf Coast later this week, area military officials have ordered all ships and aircraft to prepare for the expected storm.HURRICANE IAN TRACKER: PROJECTED PATH, WATCHES AND WARNINGS, STORM SURGE, WINDS, RAINFALL TOTALS AND MORERear Adm. Jim Aiken, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command, said U.S.

Police are searching for a suspect who was caught on camera opening fire on a person at a Kensington basketball court.  (Philadelphia Police Department)PHILADELPHIA - A 23-year-old man is paralyzed after a pickup basketball game turned deadly last month, and now the man responsible is in custody, according to the DA's office.Fahim Key, 20, is charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault in connection to the shooting at McVeigh Playground Basketball Court on August 9.Officials say Key initiated an argument during the game, then shot the victim in the back, hip and leg after he walked away."Leaving a young man with what are likely lifetime injuries and disabilities," the DA's office said.RELATED COVERAGE: Video: Police searching for shooter who opened fire, shot man on Kensington basketball courtKey and another man were caught fleeing the scene on surveillance footage.He was arrested last week, and is now being held on $1 million bail and a Stay Away Order.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The fire brigade rushed a dozen fire engines to battle a massive fire that engulfed the Kajimawatte area of Grandpass, Colombo 14 on Tuesday (27) evening.Over fifty firefighters from the fire stations of Grandpass, Kotahena, and Darley Road battled to save hundreds of houses while hundreds of people were evacuated from their homes.

An ally of President Vladimir Putin issued a stark new nuclear warning to Ukraine and the West on Tuesday as referendums billed by Russia as a prelude to it annexing four Ukrainian regions entered their fifth and final day.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the need at the moment for the island nation is an agreement with its three main creditors – India, China, and Japan."We've had discussions with the IMF. We have come to a staff-level agreement.

NEW DELHI : Union Home and Cooperation minister, Amit Shah, on Tuesday inaugurated the 150-bed ESIC Hospital and laid the foundation stone for the 750 bed Adarsh multispecialty hospital of Umiya Mata K.P Educational Trust in Kalol, Gujarat.  Addressing the occasion, the minister said that under the leadership of the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and the guidance of Union Labour minister, Bhupendra Yadav, the employee state insurance scheme is revived and workers across the country are receiving its benefits. “PM has given the right to health to every person of the country, especially the poor. Under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Yojana, he has provided free healthcare facilities up to Rs.

Authorities say Trinh T. Nguyen shot her two sons, Jeffrey and Nelson, as they laid in their beds on May 2, 2022.

PHILADELPHIA - A man has been hospitalized after he was shot in the chest in Logan on Tuesday morning, according to police. Authorities say the shooting take place around 12:35 a.m.

PHILADELPHIA - Cheryl Yewdall spent most of her life at a Philadelphia care home for people with developmental disabilities. It was there, on Jan.

PHILADELPHIA - An act of gun violence has claimed another life in Philadelphia after a shooting in Frankford. According to police, the shooting occurred on the 1200 block of Fillmore Street around 1:38 p.m.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) approved power cuts of 2 hours and 20 minutes for 28th September as follows;Groups ABCDEFGHIJKLPQRSTUVW: 1-hour during daytime 1-hour and 20-minutes during the nightGroups MNOXYZ: 2-hours and 30-minutes from 5.30 AM to 8.00 AMGroup CC: 2-hours and 30-minutes from 6.00 AM to 8.30 AM

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney is set to sign an executive order banning guns from recreation spaces as deadly violence continues to plague the city.Guns and other deadly weapons will be banned from public places across Philadelphia, including recreation center buildings, athletic courts, fields, playgrounds and pools.The order comes just one day after the funeral of recreation worker Tiffany Fletcher, a mother who police say was shot and killed by a teenager earlier this month.Kenney called Fletcher's killing "a brazen and unconscionable act of gun violence.""Tiffany Fletcher—a dedicated, passionate, and driven City employee—was struck by crossfire in the middle of the day doing a job she loved at Millcreek Rec Center in West Philadelphia.," Kenney said.MORE HEADLINES:Last month, five people were injured during a shootout that erupted near another recreation center in West Philadelphia. Police say six suspects fired almost 100 rounds then lead police on a chase that eventually ended with a crash.The executive order is set to be signed by Kenney at City Hall at 10 a.m.

FILE - Two women talk on a park bench on Sept. 27, 2020, in Vancouver, Canada.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe attended the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo today (27).The President was accompanied by his Chief-Of-Staff, Sagala Ratnayake.Several foreign dignitaries including Vice-President of the United States of America, Kamala Haris, also attended the funeral.

Sable Island National Park Reserve in Nova Scotia are “doing well and engaging in all of their usual behaviours” after post-tropical storm Fiona hit Atlantic Canada this weekend, Parks Canada says.In a statement sent to Global News Monday, Jennifer Nicholson, Parks Canada spokesperson for Sable Island National Park Reserve, said the horses act instinctively and seek shelter in groups in the lee of the dunes during the storm.Sable Island National Park Reserve is a narrow strip of dunes and grasslands that is managed by Parks Canada. About 500 Sable Island Horses roam here alongside the world’s biggest breeding colony of grey seals.The island is located in the Atlantic Ocean near the edge of the Continental Shelf, which is 290 kilometres offshore from Halifax, according to Parks Canada.

Abigail Disney attends Firehouse DCTV's Cinema For Documentary Film Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Sept. 20, 2022, in New York City. (Photo by Santiago Felipe/Getty Images) NEW YORK - Abigail E.

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating after they say a semi-automatic weapon was discharged on a West Philadelphia street Tuesday morning, sending one man to the hospital.The victim, a 40-year-old man, was reportedly struck in the chest near Landsdowne and Edgewood streets around 1:30 a.m.He was transported to a local hospital, where he is in critical condition and undergoing surgery.Gunfire from the semi-automatic weapon also struck a vehicle, according to police.MORE HEADLINES:Police say they are investigating the same suspect for domestic violence at the same intersection.

PHILADELPHIA - James Harden leaned into a microphone and deadpanned that he lost 100 pounds over the summer. Joel Embiid’s summer vacation — at least, according to the NBA scoring champion — was spent entirely in bed.And what of that NBA investigation into the Philadelphia 76ers for possible tampering in offseason free-agency moves?"The league office does an amazing job," basketball President Daryl Morey said.Well, that seems settled.But for a franchise that has seen a smattering of tumultuous issues and confusing players over the last decade, the 76ers enter the season at peace.

hot dog-and-soda combo deal of $1.50 will remain in place despite record-high inflation. At an earnings call, Galanti said the profit margins the company is seeing in the gas and travel sectors allow Costco to make up for losses at the food court. "Those things help us be more aggressive in other areas, or as you mentioned, hold the price on the hot dog and the soda … forever," Galanti told an analyst from Truist Securities. Galanti said Costco was fortunate in that it did not struggle like other businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. "The enormity of the improvement in the bottom line … we’re better than we were two years ago," he said. FILE - Close-up of signs listing prices at Costco food court, including the price for Costco's hot dog and fountain soda combination, in Danville, California, on July 3, 2022. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) The retailer’s famous $1.50 hot dog-and-soda combo has remained unchanged since it was first introduced in the 1980s.

@WHO is deeply committed to prevent, better study, advocate for and provide care for Post COVID-19 Condition (#LongCovid) https://t.co/e9SRryquNV Earlier this month, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) said that the world had never been in a better position to end the Covid-19 pandemic and urged nations to keep up their efforts against the virus. While addressing a virtual press conference, the WHO chief said, “We are not there yet, but the end is in sight." He further warned saying, "…but the world needed to step up to “seize this opportunity, a marathon runner does not stop when the finish line comes into view.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka President's Counsel Saliya Pieris has responded to the claims made by the Acting Defence Minister on seeking six hour prior approval for protests or demonstrations.Responding to the acting Minister of Defence saying that the Police should be notified and approval must be obtained from local Police six hours before holding a protest, the President ofthe Bar Association of Sri Lanka noted that it was not what the Supreme Court held in the case of Vivienne Goonewardene v Hector Perera as per the judgment of Justice J.F.A. Soza in 1983.He added that accordingly.

PHILADELPHIA - A man wanted in connection with a home invasion and sexual assault of a senior citizen in Philadelphia is now in police custody, authorities say. Zyree Downing, 22, was wanted as a suspect in the assault of a 71-year-old woman inside a home on the 7400 block of Devon Street in mid-September, according to police. PREVIOUS: Police: Man sought in Philadelphia home invasion, sexual assault of senior citizenAuthorities say he entered the woman's home through an unlocked door and punched the woman in the head and back before he choked her. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAccording to police, Downing then forced the woman to disrobe and sexually assaulted her. Police say they were searching for Downing, who was believed to have taken the victim's cell phone and credit card before fleeing in her gray 2014 Toyota Corolla. Sources tell FOX 29's Steve Keeley that the man was followed by authorities to North Carolina, where he later turned himself in. Philadelphia police say he was taken into custody on Monday just after 11 p.m. A man wanted in connection with a home invasion and sexual assault of a senior citizen in Philadelphia is now in police custody, sources tell FOX 29's Steve Keeley.This is a developing story.

FOX Forecast Center expects the storm to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane by early Tuesday as it approaches western Cuba. A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for parts of Florida's Gulf Coast, including the Tampa Bay area, ahead of the expected wind, rain and storm surge from Hurricane Ian later this week with the Tampa area square in the middle of the latest forecast cone.Florida Gov.

₹2,000 crore. With the acquisition, Torrent Pharma will add a Field Force of 600 MRs and a distribution network of 900 stockists. “Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited (Torrent Pharma) has entered into definitive agreements to acquire 100% of Curatio Healthcare (I) Private Limited (Curatio) for Rs.

Those who have long-term health conditions, for example diabetes, asthma or heart disease should now come forward for their second Covid-19 booster vaccine, the Health Service Executive has said.

People over 50 can now book a second Covid-19 booster vaccine.