Canada seeing rise in COVID-19 subvariants. Could this lead to a summer surge?

WILMINGTON, Del. - Police in New Castle County arrest a Wilmington teacher accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student.Investigators say July 11, the student reported having a sexual relationship with "Mr. James."Detectives identified him as James Garfield, a teacher at the High Road School of Delaware.Officials said a search warrant was executed for Garfield’s residence Friday.

Today we are reporting 9,241 community cases, 761 current hospitalisations, and 29 deaths. The seven-day rolling average of community case numbers today is 9,984. Today we are sadly reporting the deaths of 29 people with COVID-19. All these deaths occurred in the past 29 days.

drug trafficking, according to the Mexican government’s national arrest registry.Caro Quintero remains under indictment in Los Angeles for the crime.Caro Quintero and co-defendants were indicted in May 1987 in Los Angeles federal court on conspiracy and racketeering charges related to the kidnapping, torture and murder in Mexico of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena.

FILE - In this photo illustration the Meta Platforms logo seen in the background of a silhouette woman holding a mobile phone. (Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)If the long wait times and hard-to-find numbers don’t make it clear enough, I’ll say it: Tech companies don’t want to talk to you. Here’s a secret I bet you didn’t know.

A wildfire burning less than two kilometres from Lytton, B.C. has ballooned to 1,500 hectares in size and destroyed at least six residential structures, according to local First Nation officials.

died Thursday after a fall that resulted in blunt impact injuries to the torso, the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner said Friday.The spokesperson for the medical examiner's office said the fall is considered to be accidental."Having released this determination, OCME will not comment further on the investigation," the medical examiner's office said.FILE - Ivana Trump attends Zang Toi during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 at The Salon at Lincoln Center on Sept. 9, 2014 in New York City.

Jesenea Miron RIVERSIDE, Calif. - A woman was arrested on Thursday for allegedly impersonating a nurse and attempting to steal a newborn baby from a hospital in Riverside, the sheriff's department announced.Jesenea Miron, 23, was booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center for kidnapping charges and is currently being held on a $1 million bail.The Riverside County Sheriff's Department said that around 10:30 a.m. Thursday, deputies were notified by hospital staff of an individual impersonating a nurse at the Riverside University Health System - Medical Center.Deputies said they later learned that Miron entered the hospital posing as a newly hired nurse and gained access to a medical unit where newborn infants were kept.

GENEVA (AP) - About 25 million children worldwide have missed out on routine immunizations against common diseases like diptheria, largely because the coronavirus pandemic disrupted regular health services or triggered misinformation about vaccines, according to the U.N.In a new report published Friday, the World Health Organization and UNICEF said their figures show 25 million children last year failed to get vaccinated against diptheria, tetanus and pertussis, a marker for childhood immunization coverage, continuing a downward trend that began in 2019."This is a red alert for child health," said Catherine Russell, UNICEF's Executive Director."We are witnessing the largest sustained drop in childhood immunization in a generation," she said, adding that the consequences would be measured in lives lost.Data showed the vast majority of the children who failed to get immunized were living in developing countries, namely Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Nigeria and the Philippines. While vaccine coverage fell in every world region, the worst effects were seen in East Asia and the Pacific.Experts said this "historic backsliding" in vaccination coverage was especially disturbing since it was occurring as rates of severe malnutrition were rising.

GRAYS FERRY - A woman wants to give kids a safe place to play and she’s doing it all on her own terms. But, she could use the public’s help this summer.This week, across the Delaware Valley, it’s been a scorcher. What may not be known, in the way of heat relief, is a little known secret waterworks getaway tucked right in the heart of Grays Ferry and it’s free, for all ages."Since it’s been in the high 80s since July started, we set up our outdoor garden with chairs, two pools donated and we have a sprinkler!" Tiffany Durkson exclaimed.

KENSINGTON - A man in his 20s is dead after he was shot multiple times in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood.Officials said police were called to the 3500 block of Amber Street Friday, just after 4:30 in the afternoon, on the report of a person shot.MORE HEADLINES:When they arrived, officers found a man, believed to be in his mid 20s to early 30s, with multiple gunshot wounds, including two to the head.Philadelphia police investigate a shooting that killed a man thought to be in his 20s or early 30s in Kensington. Police rushed him to Temple University Hospital, where he died from his injuries.Police are investigating all possible motives.

drinking more than a small shot of beer at the pub per day could be detrimental to their health, a shock new study reveals.According to the research, women aged 39 and under should drink no more than two tablespoons' worth of wine, or just 100ml of beer.People aged over 40 can have larger quantities of alcohol because it can help ward off ailments like heart disease, strokes and diabetes when you pass that landmark birthday. READ MORE: Queen said 'thank goodness Meghan isn't coming' to Philip's funeral, author claimsExperts recommended that the weekly alcohol consumption should be spread across three days or more. Despite binge drinking being more common in younger generations, boffins said that young people face higher risks by getting sloshed than their older counterparts.

WEST OAK LANE - Philadelphia police say three men were stalked and killed after getting off buses in the last couple of weeks. Their alleged killer is under arrest. Police their murders were random. "He was the best.

UPPER MACUNGIE, Pa - Authorities are investigating a shooting in Allentown, Pennsylvania that occurred today at 4:40 a.m.According to Deputy Coroner Rachel Tallarico, the shooting took place on the 7100 block of Ruppsville Road. The 44-year-old woman suffered from gunshot wounds to the body, police say.RELATED HEADLINESAuthorities say the investigation is still ongoing by the Upper Macungie Township Police Department and the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office Homicide Task Force.    

Survey results published yesterday in JAMA Network Open reveal that, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Black and Latino adults in the United States have experienced more delays in cancer care and more worries about treatment costs than their White peers.A team led by Stanford University researchers deployed the 74-que

Global health officials predicted a drop in routine childhood immunization during the worst pandemic period when lockdowns were in effect, but the decline continues — the worst in three decades— the World Health Organization and UNICEF said today.

Self-reported data from nearly 1 million Americans show an 8% to 11% higher rate of mostly mild systemic adverse events after simultaneous seasonal flu vaccine and mRNA COVID-19 booster (third) doses than with the COVID-19 booster alone.

National Galleries of Scotland senior conservator Lesley Stevenson holds Vincent Van Gogh's "Head of a Peasant Woman" and views an X-ray image of the hidden self-portrait. (Photo by Neil Hanna | Courtesy of National Galleries of Scotland) EDINBURGH, Scotland - Art experts in the United Kingdom have discovered a previously unknown self-portrait by Vincent van Gogh on the back of another painting by the artist.

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 29: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Rapper NBA YoungBoy performs onstage during Lil Baby & Friends concert to promote the new release of Lil Baby's new album "Street Gossip" at Coca-Cola Roxy on November 29, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. LOS ANGELES - Chart-topping Los Angeles-based rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again has been found not guilty of a federal charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm. YoungBoy, born Kentrell Gaulden, was arrested in March 2021 after a high-speed chase through Tarzana in which prosecutors allege a gun was recovered from the floorboard of his Mercedes.The 22-year-old rapper is facing a similar charge in his native Louisiana.Gaulden's lawyer told the jury his client didn't know the gun was in the car and panicked when police tried to pull him over.If convicted of the federal charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm, the rapper would face a sentence of several years behind bars.Police in Los Angeles had attempted to arrest Gaulden on a federal warrant issued in Louisiana for the charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm.Prosecutors allege that after driving away from police in his car, the rapper abandoned the vehicle and ran.

Mercer County officials are investigating the drowning death of a four-year-old boy at Spring Lake. HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. - Mercer County officials are investigating the drowning death of a four-year-old boy.According to authorities, police in Hamilton Township, in Mercer County, were called to Overlook Avenue Thursday, a little after 5 p.m., on the report of a missing child. Officials said the boy went missing about 40 minutes before police were called.Responding officers made an extensive search and, about an hour later, they located the child submerged in Spring Lake, inside John Roebling Memorial Park.Mercer County officials are investigating the drowning death of a four-year-old boy at Spring Lake.

FAIRFIELD, Ohio - A woman, caught on video warning a family about their burning home, is being hailed as an angel.  It happened in Fairfield, Ohio around 1 a.m.

A further booster vaccine will be offered to those at highest risk of severe Covid-19 symptoms from September, the Scottish Government has announced. Following advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), care home residents and staff will be offered a further booster jab.

ORLANDO, Fla. - A new laser gun game coming to Orlando's ICON Park is getting mixed reactions on social media. ICON Park, located on International Drive, announced plans to add a new game called Bullseye Blast to The Wheel ride, the park's 400-foot tall Ferris wheel. "As their air-conditioned capsule ascends above Orlando, players scan the rooftops of ICON Park to find 50 strategically pre-selected targets with varying degrees of difficulty," ICON Park described on its website.

NEW DELHI : The uptake of vaccine booster doses remains poor across India, Dr N.K. Arora, chairman of the covid-19 working group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI), said, even as the government started a 75-day campaign on Friday to provide free boosters to everyone above 18 at its vaccination centres. Till now, boosters have been free only for healthcare workers, frontline workers and those above 60.

Waterloo Public Health is expecting to get its first doses of Moderna’s two-dose pediatric COVID-19 vaccine for children aged six months to five years of age by the end of the month.“At this time, we are awaiting more direction from the Province,” a spokesperson told Global News in an email.“We expect to receive shipments of the Moderna vaccine towards the end of July for this age group.” COVID outbreaks more than doubled in Ontario LTC homes since last weekly report On Thursday, Health Canada announced that Moderna’s two-dose pediatric vaccine for young children had given the green light.The region says it expected approval to arrive at some point and had been planning for the rollout of the vaccine for the only remaining age group not yet offered COVID immunizations.“Pharmacies will continue to administer vaccines, and given the age of the youngest children, primary care providers will have an important role,” the spokesperson said.Earlier this week, the province announced that most people over the age of 18 would now be eligible for a fourth dose of COVID-19. Ontario to receive pediatric COVID-19 vaccine next week Within hours, the region announced that area residents would be able to get doses at family doctors, pharmacies and its clinics.Those using the region’s clinics would need to use the province’s booking system, which is the first time this would be the case.

If you have heard of the COVID variant “Centaurus", and wondering what it is, don't panic immediately. It is not a new variant but a subvariant of Omicron.  The BA.2.75 sub-variant, which has been first detected in India in early May, has been nicknamed Centaurus.  In India, BA.2.75is rapidly displacing the previously dominant BA.2 variant in many countries.

In the United Kingdom, everyone who is 50 or over will be offered the fourth dose of the COVID vaccine in the fall, the British government said Friday lowering the age threshold. Previously, all above 65 were offered the fourth dose.

ANI quoted Piyush Ranjan as saying. Elaborating on the symptoms, Dr. Ranjan said that monkeypox symptoms are like smallpox and chickenpox.

Deana Eckman, 45, was killed in February 2019 by a five-time drunk driver whose truck slammed head-on into the car that she was driving. HARRISBURG, Pa. - It has been more than three years since Deana DeRosa Eckman was killed in a head-on collision in Delaware County and now a new law in her honor is targeting repeat DUI offenders like the one who was behind the wheel of the truck that hit her. The legislation, dubbed Deana's Law after DeRosa Eckman, has been signed into law Friday. According to Delaware Representative Chris Quinn, who authored the bill, it will better protect drivers in Pennsylvania. "Today marks the end of an effort that began more than three years ago, shortly after the tragic and senseless death of Deana DeRosa Eckman," Quinn said.

PHILADELPHIA - Homicide detectives with the Philadelphia Police Department are investigating a shooting that left one man dead in Kensington on Friday morning. According to authorities, the shooting occurred on the 1800 block of Glenwood Avenue just after 11 a.m. Police say a man, who is currently classified as a John Doe, was shot once in the abdomen and another time in the right arm. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESHe was transported to Temple University Hospital, but he did not survive and was pronounced dead at 11:25 a.m., according to officials. Police say no arrest has been made and the weapon has not been recovered. 

Calgary Stampede said a chuckwagon horse was injured during a race.The horse belonged to Grimshaw, Alta., rider, Cody Risdale. Changes to chuckwagon races at Calgary Stampede may reduce tragedy on the track After a veterinary assessment, the owner decided to euthanize the horse.New protocols are in place for the 2022 Stampede after six horses were killed back in 2019.

The UK's rise in Covid-19 cases has been described as "extremely worrying" by an expert, who says the spread of two strains, lack of testing and waning efficacy of vaccines has led to the spike.

The Chase star Paul Sinha has offered support to his fellow comedian Rhod Gilbert after the Welsh comic revealed he was receiving treatment for cancer.Rhod took to his Facebook page to confirm the news, though he hasn't revealed what type of cancer he is battling.He is currently fundraising for the Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff, where he is receiving treatment.READ MORE: Comedian Rhod Gilbert diagnosed with cancer and undergoing treatmentHundreds of comments from colleagues and fans poured in after the news broke, with Paul adding to them on social media.He tweeted: "All the best to Rhod Gilbert, a simply brilliant man."Both men have crossed paths on many occasions around the circuit. Both have appeared on the likes of Taskmaster as well as performing at the famous Edinburgh Fringe festival.And Paul has been going through his own health battle after being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in May 2019.

We were so lucky for over two years! Now we’re all getting sick! And Momma Perez did not handle it well! Dealing with all that and some unexpected drama! Plus, trying to cheer up the sick kid AND we stop by the Instagram-famous Sayulitas for some Mexican–Filipino food. Was it worth the hype? Watch to find out!

COVID-19 and a 27-patient increase in hospitalizations in the past 24 hours.The Health Department says 1,887 people in hospital have the disease, including 640 who were admitted specifically because of COVID-19.There are 42 people in intensive care, a drop of three patients compared to the previous day.The province reported 1,910 new cases through PCR tests, which are limited to certain high-risk groups, as well as 656 positive at-home rapid tests reported through a government website.Authorities say 7,138 health network workers are off the job for reasons related to COVID-19.The province has reported 15,737 deaths attributed to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic.

Millions of people will be offered a Covid vaccine as part of the autumn booster programme, following recommendations from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police say a teenager has turned himself in for the shooting of a man at the 15th Street Station. FOX 29's Steve Keeley obtained photos of the alleged suspect from law enforcement sources. This person, pictured in two different outfits, is wanted in connection with a shooting at the 15th Street SEPTA Station, sources tell FOX 29.  According to police, the shooting occurred on Thursday at the 15th Street Station in Center City around 12:30 p.m. Authorities say a 19-year-old man was shot in the chest, stomach and hand before he was taken to Jefferson Hospital and placed in critical condition. SEPTA officials say the victim and the shooter spoke with a third person after exiting a train before the shooting began.Charles Lawson, SEPTA's Acting Police Chief, says the victim and another man got off an eastbound Market-Frankford Line train at the 15th Street Station. According to Lawson, the two got into a verbal disagreement with a third person resulting in the victim and the suspect both pulling out guns. Police say the suspect shot the victim and ran out of the station. Sources tell FOX 29 that the shooter was seen in distinctive yellow sneakers. On Friday, police announced that a 14-year-old turned himself in to police. The firearm used in the shooting is still missing and charges are pending, police say. Philadelphia Chief Inspector Frank Vanore says there was a 15-year-old was with the suspect at the time, but they do not believe he is involved and he is not expected to be charged. Surveillance video obtained by police showed him in the act, according to police. "Yes, I watched the video," Vanore said.

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common symptoms by some governments) such as anosmia (loss of smell), shortness of breath and fever rank way down the list, at 6, 29 and 8 respectively. And, there are 5 new symptoms that patients are complaining of.  Runny nose, Headache, Sneezing, Sore throat and Persistent cough are now the most common symptoms in case people get COVID.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is set to announce the arrest of a suspect wanted in connection with two separate shootings in West Oak Lane that left three men dead. According to police, the first shooting occurred on the 6400 block of Broad Street on June 28. Authorities say 20-year-old Zamir Syrus was found on the sidewalk with gunshot wounds to his chest and neck. Officials say that medics transferred him to Albert Einstein Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The second shooting occurred on the 1900 block of 68th Street on July 7, according to authorities. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESIn that shooting, police say more than 12 shots were fired at two men at close range, police say. Officials identified the two victims, who were both shot multiple times in the chest and torso, as 21-year-old Tyheim Tucker and 20-year-old Justin Robert Smith. The Philadelphia Police Department is having a press conference on Friday at 11 a.m.

A Stirling man ascended Africa’s highest mountain Kilimanjaro earlier this month to raise money for a men’s mental health charity.

Travelling during the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been the easiest of experiences for many Canadians.

Toronto resident Leshae Moses has been infected with COVID-19 four times.