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12.08.2022 / 23:29

COVID's long shadow: Symptoms may last 2 to 18 months

A pair of studies published today detail long COVID, with US researchers finding that more than one in four pediatric patients hospitalized for COVID-19 or multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) had persistent symptoms or impaired activity 2 to 4 months later, and a Norwegian study revealing that nearly half of patients with mild COVID-19 still had symptoms after 1 year.

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COVID-19 Scan for Aug 12, 2022

COVID-19 patients early in the pandemic had 4% higher healthcare use in the 6 months after illness onset than matched controls, most notably for infection-related conditions, hair loss, bronchitis, pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis, and shortness of breath, finds a study today in JAMA Network Open.Kaiser Permanente researchers led the study, which involved 127,859 C

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European airport will pay passengers who missed flights amid summer chaos

travelers who missed their flights because of lengthy delays that have plagued the busy European hub for months.Schiphol's announcement Thursday night heads off a possible mass claim for compensation by passengers who saw their holiday plans evaporate amid hours-long queues for security screening.The Dutch airport was one of several across Europe, including London's Heathrow, that was plunged into chaos by staff shortages and soaring demand as air travel rebounded strongly from two years of COVID-19 restrictions. Airlines and airports slashed jobs during the pandemic, making it difficult to quickly ramp back up to serve the new burst of travelers."A lot of people have really been looking forward to their holidays abroad, especially after two years of COVID.

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Covid-19: Delhi markets to enforce mask mandate amid rapid surge in Covid-19 cases

PTI reported. This development comes following the Delhi government recently reiterating that wearing masks in public places is mandatory and a fine of ₹500 is to be imposed on violators, the traders are concerned that if cases continue to rise, restrictions will be imposed on markets, which are still reeling under the compound effect of inflation and multiple covid waves. Additionally, the national capital on Thursday reported 2,726 fresh Covid-19 cases, the highest in nearly seven months, according to health department data and markets are the first ones to be impacted because of restrictions.

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Independence Day celebrations: Centre tells states to avoid large gatherings in view of Covid-19

New Delhi: The Centre has asked States to ensure there are no large gatherings for Independence Day celebrations in view of the Covid-19. India continues to record an average of over 15,000 coronavirus cases daily. In a communication, the ministry said, "As a precaution, against COVID-19, large congregations in the ceremony be avoided.

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Covid-19: India logs 16,561 new cases, Delhi positivity rate around 14%

Covid-19: The data showed that active cases currently stands at 1,23,535, now constituting 0.28% of the total infections. India on Friday recorded 16,561 new coronavirus cases, according to the latest Union Health Ministry data. With these additions, the country's overall Covid-19 figures rose to 4,42,23,557 cases and 5,26,928 deaths.

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Home testing or not? US Health bodies spar over COVID-19 testing protocols

@CDCDirector’s position to ignore COVID quarantines. https://t.co/ovpghm9Gaw Expressing his opinion on the recent US FDA advisory, Dr Ding took to Twitter and wrote, "BREAKING—the @US_FDA just advised people to perform repeat/serial testing following a negative result on any at-home #COVID19 antigen test, regardless **whether or not you have symptoms**. This now also totally destroys @CDCDirector’s bogus @CDCgov 5-day zero-test-exit rule."⚠️BREAKING—the @US_FDA just advised people to perform repeat/serial testing following a negative result on any at-home #COVID19 antigen test, regardless **whether or not you have symptoms**.

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COVID-19 update: Top epidemiologist calls CDC Director's idea 'bogus' as FDA advices 3 rapid tests

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4,126 community cases; 549 hospitalisations; 16 in ICU

Today we are reporting 4,126 community cases and 549 current hospitalisations.

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COVID-19 Update: Corbevax likely to be available at vaccination centres from today

ALSO READ: Corbevax approved as booster for those jabbed with Covishield, Covaxin: Report "This approval came after the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) approved the vaccine for emergency use as a heterologous COVID-19 booster dose for individuals aged 18 years on June 4, 2022," an official statement from the BE said. Apart from this, the Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical company said that the Corbevax had received emergency use authorization as a primary two-dose vaccination regimen in adults, adolescents and children aged 5 years and above, in a series of approvals from December'21 to April'22. "Pan-India roll-out of the booster shot vaccine in children aged between 12 to 14 years was initiated on March 16, 2022 and till now almost 7 crore doses have been administered and 2.9 crore children completed their two-dose vaccination regimen," it said.

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COVID-19 update: J&J vaccine factory forced to trash over 135 million doses due to quality problems

ALSO READ: Canada: Random Covid testing will resume for international travellers The House panel said J&J told it that a batch of the shots failed inspection, which rendered all of them unusable. According to South Carolina Democrat and COVID-19 subcommittee chairman Jim Clyburn, the factory's problems have hurt vaccinations in areas of the world where vaccines are still in short supply.

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Here's how Covid-19 damages the brain

ANI says that infection with SARS-COV-2 can cause brain alterations and neurocognitive dysfunction, particularly in long Covid-19, but the underlying mechanisms are elusive. Daniel Martins-de-Souza and colleagues conducted MRI of 81 study participants recovering from mild Covid-19 infection and 81 healthy individuals to compare their brain structure. It was found that the former group exhibited reduced cortical thickness, which was correlated with cognitive impairments and symptoms such as anxiety and depression.

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CDC unveils streamlined COVID-19 guidance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today updated its COVID-19 guidance, which deemphasizes distancing measures and focuses on protecting the most vulnerable groups.

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COVID-19 neuro complications, long-term symptoms in kids

Two new US studies describe pediatric COVID-19, one finding that 7.0% of hospitalized children developed neurologic complications such as seizures, and the other showing that even mild infections can lead to long COVID.

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CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19

A medical worker collects a swab sample from a resident for a COVID-19 test in Los Angeles, California, the United States, on Aug. 5, 2022.

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Some GO trains to and from Kitchener cancelled, more adjustments likely due to staff shortage

GO Transit warns of cancellations this week due to staff illnesses “For the next few weeks, some schedules will be temporarily adjusted to provide a reliable customer experience based on the crews we have available,” they said.Metrolinx is advising passengers to check schedules ahead of time to prepare for any trips on the service.The issues have been brought on by rail crew shortages caused by staff getting ill, most of whom are suffering from COVID-19.

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Delhi: Only 11% residents believe Covid compliance is effective, survey reveals

infectious Omicron sub-variant (BA 2.75) has been detected in the majority of samples taken from Covid patients in Delhi as part of a study at the LNJP Hospital here, news agency PTI reported. Delhi on Wednesday reported eight fatalities due to coronavirus, the highest in nearly 180 days, and 2,146 new cases with a positivity rate of 17.83 per cent, according to data shared by the health department here. Local social network 'LocalCircles' carried out the survey in the national capital with 6,291 respondents for three categories -- mask compliance, type of masks used and social distancing.

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Covid positivity rising because…: Karnataka min amid infection surge

Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Thursday pointed out that only 17% of people have taken booster doses in the state and further urged all to get the third shot. This comes at a time when the positivity rate seems to be increasing in the state. Noting that immunity decreases or wanes after 6-7 months of taking the vaccine, he said, Sudhakar said, "Not taking the booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine even when it has been made available free for everyone amounts to negligence and we as responsible citizens must avail it to enhance immunity." The health minister today met the COVID-19 technical advisory committee (TAC), and following which, he said, “The average positivity rate of Karnataka is 7.2% at the moment.

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No more pandemic-era free lunches at most US schools this year

A student eats a meal served for lunch at a school on Feb. 4, 2022, in New York City.

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Couple devastated as P&O Cruises cancels £3k holiday to use their cabin as Covid pod

cruise was cancelled by P&O because the company is using their disabled cabin as a Covid-19 isolation room. Wheelchair-user Claire Bromley, 58, and husband Keith, 62, were looking forward to a two-week trip across the Canaries at the end of the month, but had their dreams shattered less than a month before they were due to set sail.

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COVID-19 update | Delhi govt makes wearing of masks, covers mandatory

₹500 on people for not wearing masks. However, it will not be applicable to persons travelling together in private four-wheeler vehicles. Amid the sudden rise in COVID-19 cases in the national capital, Aam Aadmi Party-led government on 11 August made wearing of face mask or cover in all public places mandatory.

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Covid-19: India records 16,299 new cases, Delhi, Mumbai logs record cases

India on Thursday recorded 16,299 new coronavirus cases and 53 fatalities according to the latest Union Health Ministry data. With these additions, the country's overall Covid figures rose to 44,206,996cases and 5,26,879 deaths.

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North Korea declares victory over Covid-19, reveals Kim Jong Un suffered fever

Seoul's new government of President Yoon Suk-you for seeking to lift a 2020 ban on those campaigns, calling it an "invariable principal enemy." "We can no longer overlook the uninterrupted influx of rubbish from South Korea," she said, threatening to "wipe out" Seoul's authorities. "Our countermeasure must be a deadly retaliatory one." South Korea's Unification Ministry expressed regret over North Korea's claim that letters from defectors were responsible for the COVID outbreak and the threats Pyongyang made, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported.

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Masks will be optional at Temple University for most indoor, outdoor parts of campus

PHILADELPHIA - Temple University says masks will be optional in all non-healthcare indoor and outdoor settings to start the Fall semester."When it comes to masking, we encourage all members of the Temple community to make the best decision for themselves, taking into consideration all factors, including COVID-19 transmission levels, the indoor setting and their own health, while respecting the decisions of others to protect themselves," the school said in a press release. Temple is still encouraging students and staff to have a mask handy and be willing to wear it to keep vulnerable members of the school community safe. Free surgical masks are available at the entrance of every building, according to the school, and a limited number of KN95s are available in Main Campus buildings. MORE LOCAL HEADLINES"We will continue to monitor the situation and may have to make adjustments to our masking and other policies later in the semester depending on conditions, but for now, let’s be respectful to each other and take care of ourselves," the school said. Meanwhile, the Temple Association of University Professionals (TAUP) shared a statement saying it "does not agree with the university's decision on masks." They claim the decision was made without "meaningful consultation" with faculty or staff. TAUP is requesting that Temple allow instructors the option to require masking in their classrooms and teaching spaces.In accordance with Philadelphia's vaccine mandate on institutions of higher education, Temple students and staff are still required to have at least the original COVID-19 series.

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Covid-19 re-infections in children? Here's what expert has to say

Also Read: Delhi witnesses spike in Covid-19 cases: What health experts said on Delhi school closures Dr Nitin Verma Director Madhukar Rainbow Children's Hospital said that children are coming with COVID-19 reinfection. "I have a large number of cases who have had COVID once and are again being infected with the COVID for the second time. So a child who was infected with COVID in January was again infected in April and who had it in April got it again now." "if it is a different strain then the protection doesn't last, so many children are getting COVID for the second time, said Dr Verma.

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4,818 community cases; 571 hospitalisations; 13 in ICU

Today we are reporting 4,818 community cases and 571 current hospitalisations.

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Number of people in Alberta hospitals with COVID-19 increases

COVID-19 continues to rise.New numbers released by the Alberta government on Wednesday revealed there were 748 patients in hospitals with COVID-19 on Aug. 8, up from 702 a week earlier.

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Covid-19 cases mild but underreported, says Health experts amid rise in infection

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News Releases from Department of Health | Novavax COVID-19 vaccine available in Hawai‘i

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health announces scheduling opportunities for the COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Novavax.Novavax is a two-dose primary series vaccine for individuals 18 and older. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends administering the second dose three to eight weeks after the first.Novavax is a protein subunit vaccine.

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News Scan for Aug 10, 2022

One day after the United States said it would allow intradermal, fractional dosing of Bavarian Nordic's monkeypox vaccine, Jynneos, the World Health Organization (WHO) called for more trials on the practice.The European Medicines Agency (EMA) told Reuters it will di

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Mix-n-match COVID boosters may produce more durable immunity

A single-center study today in JAMA Network Open finds longer-lasting humoral and cellular immune responses in US adults given a Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine booster rather than a Pfizer/BioNTech booster after receiving two doses of the Pfizer vaccine at least 6 months earlier.

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Global COVID cases level, deaths decline

After a recent decline, global COVID-19 cases last week stabilized, with countries in some parts of Asia still the main hot spots, the World Health Organization (WHO) said today in its weekly update on the pandemic.

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COVID still likely to hospitalize hundreds of Hamiltonians between fall and end of 2022

COVID-19 activity as “high and stable” with the possibility of an uptick in infections among residents come the fall.During the city’s Board of Health meeting on Wednesday, epidemiologist Ruth Sanderson told councillors the city has seen small increases in transmission since mid-June but hospitalizations tied to the affliction remain steady.“Wastewater signals, COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU admissions indicate that we are in a stable state overall,” Sanderson said. Is the pandemic over? What to expect from COVID-19 in the months ahead In recent weeks, the seven-day average of hospitalizations has been above one new admission per day in the city, reaching as high as two new admissions on a few occasions in late July and early August.Over the past two weeks, specifically, that average hit 1.9 on July 22, 1.7 on July 29, and 2.0 on Aug.

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Mumbai Covid cases surge 79% in 24 hrs

At 852, COVID-19 cases in Mumbai spike by almost 79% in last 24 hours

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Americans Less Optimistic About COVID-19 Situation

response to changes in infection rates throughout the country. Optimism was greatest in May and June 2021 when infections were sharply declining and most U.S. adults had gotten, or were getting, COVID-19 vaccinations.In contrast, optimism was lowest in the fall of 2020, before the release of vaccines and at the beginning of an infection surge that would peak in January 2021.

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Next weeks and months critical: WHO expert warn on Covid

#COVID19As individuals: get vaccinated and take measures to reduce risk of (re)infection. Mask indoors when around others outside your immediate family. Distance.

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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says she has tested Covid-19 positive

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday said she has tested positive for COVID-19 and has quarantined herself. It is the second time that the Congress leader has tested positive with the Covid-19.

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5,169 community cases; 599 hospitalisations; 11 in ICU

Today we are reporting 5,169 community cases and 599 current hospitalisations.

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Universal vaccination required to stop future COVID-19 waves? Here's what research shows

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Omicron subvariants gain more ground, including BA.4.6 in the Midwest

Though the 7-day average for new daily COVID-19 cases is slowly declining, the more transmissible and immune-evasive Omicron subvariants became even more dominant last week, with an offshoot called BA.4.6 gaining traction in some Midwestern states.

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Study: Pfizer COVID vaccine efficacy wanes 27 days after dose 2 in teens

A new study finds waning Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine protection against symptomatic infection in Brazilian and Scottish teens starting 27 days after the second dose amid the Delta and Omicron variant waves, but protection against severe illness was still strong at 98 days in Brazil.

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North Texas mom goes home after 370 days in the hospital with COVID-19

Jazmin Kirkland, a North Texas mom of three, spent more than a year in the hospital after being diagnosed with COVID-19. (Jazmin Kirkland)DALLAS - A North Texas mom of three is finally going home after spending more than a year in the hospital because of COVID-19.Jazmin Kirkland was hospitalized on Aug.

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Covid-19 update: Delhi reports 2,495 fresh Covid-19 cases, 7 deaths in 24 hours

Delhi on Tuesday reported 2,495 new cases and seven deaths, as per Delhi health bulletin. The positivity rate in the national capital stood at 15.41% and active cases were at 8,506, the Delhi health bulletin notified on Tuesday.

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Covid cases rising in Delhi but no need to panic: Arvind Kejriwal

positivity rate of 14.97 per cent and two deaths. On Saturday, the capital city had seen 2,311 Covid-19 cases with a positivity rate of 13.84 per cent and one fatality. The number of active Covid-19 cases in Delhi stands at 7,484, down from 8,048 the previous day.

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Covid India update: Active cases in the country decline

vaccine have been administered in the country so far under the nationwide vaccination drive. India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 2020, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5, and 50 lakh on September 16.

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India logs over 12,000 fresh Covid-19 cases in past 24 hours

Covid-19: India's active caseload currently stands at 1,31,807. For the third consecutive day, Covid-19 cases in India witnessed a downward journey on Tuesday with the country logging 12,751 new infections in the past 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry data. With this, the country's active caseload currently stands at 1,31,807.

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New report highlights impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on Philadelphia's youth

PHILADELPHIA - A new report by a non-profit organization uncovered some of the disturbing impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children in Philadelphia. The data compiled by Children First shows that students in Philadelphia are failing to meet basic educational benchmarks. There has also been a troubling 62% jump in calls by Philadelphia's youth to suicide hotlines, according to the report. "Our kids are not doing well," Executive Director of Children First Donna Cooper said.

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5,939 community cases; 634 hospitalisations; 15 in ICU

Today we are reporting 5,939 community cases and 634 current hospitalisations.

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The disease was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei, China, and has since spread globally, resulting in the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic. Common symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Muscle pain, sputum production, diarrhea, and sore throat are less common.

United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0