COVID vaccines may cut hospital Omicron cases in youth

While COVID-19–related thyroid inflammation usually resolves shortly after the acute illness, about half of participants in a study presented today at the 24th European Congress of Endocrinology still had thyroid abnormalities a year later. The congress is being held May 21 to 24 in Milan, Italy.University of Milan researchers monitored levels of thyroid-stimulati

In closely watched developments, especially among parents and healthcare providers, Pfizer and BioNTech today announced strong efficacy for a three-dose regimen of the child-sized dose of their mRNA vaccine in kids ages 6 months to 4 years old.

COVID-19–related multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) was milder amid the Omicron variant surge than during the Alpha and Delta waves in Israel, concludes a research letter published late last week in JAMA.

Three doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine generate strong immune response in children under age 5, the company said on Monday adding, “it was well-tolerated by them clinical trial"

Holidays are back, and this summer there are heaps of hotspots like Spain, Portugal, Greece and France welcoming back Brits looking for some much-needed sun, sea and sand. Whether you're planning to hit the beach in Tenerife, explore the Greek Islands or finally tick off some bucket list city breaks in Italy, there are heaps of options for sun-starved explorers. However, while the UK may have lifted its travel rules, this isn't the case everywhere; in fact, most countries still have some entry requirements in place for UK holidaymakers.

Delhi also registered 421 recoveries, and zero deaths in the last 24 hours.

Newshub, said, Monkeypox, a relative of smallpox and chickenpox, commonly occurs in small outbreaks. And, it is less dangerous than Covid-19 although it has a higher fatality rate.

the publication was told. ‘They were very much in love for a long time but have ended up growing apart. ‘They parted amicably and both wish each other the best in the future.

Austin St John of the 1990s hit TV series Might Morphin Power Rangers was arrested at his luxury home in Texas this week.According to TMZ,the 47-year-old actor - who played Red Ranger Jason Lee Scott on the show - was handcuffed and arrested after federal agents showed up at his homein the upscale neighborhood of McKinney holding AR-15 guns.It was added that the agents 'raided' his residence.St John was allegedly charged with wire fraud in a very large federal criminal case about COVID relief loans for small businesses, it was claimed, with the actor being accused of scamming the government out of $3.5 million.If convicted he could go to prison for a maximum of 20 years.He was arrested along with 17 other people in what was a very large and organized scam. No peace now:Austin St John of the 1990s hit TV series Power Rangers was reportedly arrested at his home in Texas this week.

FILE IMAGE - Healthcare professional shows a dose of Pfizer vaccine as part of the first group of children under 12 years of age to be part of the immunization campaign against COVID-19 on Jan. 17, 2022, in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Cumru Twp, PA - April 14: Sabrina Werley works with 4th grade student Isaiah Bungie during a math support class. (Photo by Ben Hasty/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - Students and staff at schools in Philadelphia will once again be required to wear masks. RELATED: Most of Delaware Valley in CDC's high COVID transmission categoryAccording to a letter posted on the Philadelphia School District's website, the district says it is following the health department's recommendation. "To help protect everyone's health and well-being as COVID-19 case counts continue to rise in the Philadelphia area, the Philadelphia Department of Public Heath (PDPH) has recommended that we resume universal mask-wearing.

A child has been admitted to intensive care with monkeypox as cases in the UK continue to be detected daily, reports claim.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un led a massive crowd of mourners in the streets of Pyongyang despite the country’s strict coronavirus lockdown as his “mentor” Hyon Chol Hae was laid to rest.The retired Marshal of the Korean People's Army, who was official bodyguard to Kim’s father Kim Il-sung, reportedly died of “multiple organ failure” on May 19 at the age of 87.Hyon Chol Hae was one of the most senior military officials in North Korea, becoming only the fifth person to be promoted to the rank of Marshal of the Korean People's Army.Kim and the honour guard of Korean People’s Army officers escorting his coffin went unmasked throughout the proceedings. Hyon’s lavish state funeral, which was attended by tens of thousands of people and watched by many more on the state TV channel, seemed to suggest that the authorities in Pyongyang aren’t concerned by the spread Covid-19 in the city.

PTI report. Additionally, the minister said nearly 200 to 250 cases were being reported in the state everyday and there was not much increase in these numbers.

high optimism, 29% of U.S. adults said the pandemic had ended.However, belief that the U.S. was past the pandemic sank to roughly 20% in July and December amid the Delta wave.

reality show with boyfriend Finley Tapp, informed followers that she is on bed rest following "minor surgery". She wrote: "Had a few messages asking if everything is ok as we have been a little quiet on social this week.

Health Ministry data. The total active cases stood at 14,832 on Monday and the daily positivity rate was at 0.69%, as per the Health Ministry data.

A son who beat his mum to death managed to hide signs that his schizophrenia was getting worse in the weeks before he killed her.

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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued new advice on the Monkeypox outbreak as it prepares to announce more cases of the virus on Monday (May 23).

Today we are reporting 6,000 community cases, 363 hospitalisations and 9 deaths.

COVID-19 death toll to 5,24,413.

Jason Kenney‘s imposition of COVID-19 vaccine mandate and other public health measures, along with the province’s desire for equalization changes, are what “derailed” his leadership, suggests leadership rival Danielle Smith.In an interview with The West Block’s Mercedes Stephenson, Smith said Kenney’s decisions to put in place public health measures as COVID-19 spiked were a miscalculation that led younger voters who normally vote conservative to draw “a line in the sand.”“That brought out a lot of mums and dads in their 30s and 40s who said, ‘We’ve got to do something different here.’ And I think the premier maybe miscalculated when he brought in vaccine passports after saying he wasn’t going to,” Smith said.She added she believes many Albertans feel he also hasn’t taken the referendum to push for changes to the equalization formula seriously enough. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney intends to step down as UCP leader after narrow leadership win When asked about Kenney’s decision to bring in vaccine mandates, which public health experts had recommended at the time, she claimed: “We saw very early on the vaccination wears off” and that people “could still get and transmit, get very sick even if you were vaccinated.”That is inaccurate.The variant currently circulating is Omicron, and a subvariant of that known as BA.2.

A reported armed carjacking Sunday morning led to a teenager struck by a vehicle and Philadelphia police-involved car accident in West Philadelphia. WEST PHILADELPHIA - A reported armed carjacking Sunday morning led to a teenager struck by a vehicle and Philadelphia police-involved car accident.According to authorities, police in West Philadelphia spotted a vehicle Sunday afternoon, around 2:15, at North 53rd and West Thompson Streets, that was involved in an armed carjacking Sunday morning.Police say the vehicle then struck a 16-year-old male on a bicycle.

SEPTA Police ask for help identifying the women in the surveillance photo. CENTER CITY - SEPTA Police are investigating an assault and robbery of a female rider on the Market-Frankford line and are asking the public’s help in identifying the women they say are involved.Officials say the assault and robbery took place around 12:30 in the morning, Sunday, on the westbound train, at the 15th Street Station.The victim got on the train and, according to the official account, saw one of the women involved in the assault on the train and recognized her from a dispute on social media.The woman was said to have approached the victim and started to harass her.

Although COVID-19 cases are declining across the country, chances of getting re-infected with the virus are still possible — especially from the omicron variant — experts say.

The first cases of a new Covid-19 variant of concern have been confirmed in Ireland.

PHILADELPHIA - Pennsylvania Lt. Gov.

PHILADELPHIA - Police say a man is critically injured after a motorcycle-car crash Saturday night in Northeast Philadelphia.A 32-year-old man was riding his Yamaha motorcycle when he was allegedly hit by a Kia Soul at Grant Avenue and Academy Road around 9 p.m. Police say he was attempting to make a left turn.He was transported to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital where he is said to be in extremely critical condition after suffering head trauma and a broken pelvis.The 37-year-old driver of the Kia remained on the scene until police arrived.AdvertisementThe crash is being investigated.

Delhi's positivity rate is at 1.97%. The city conducted a test of 18,543 cases.

COVID-19 has dropped below 1,000 for the first time since April, according to data released by the province.New figures show 809 people were in hospital with the virus on Sunday, while 152 were in an Ontario intensive care unit (ICU). The figures represent a drop in hospitalizations compared to the previous day and the previous week.On Saturday, Ontario reported 1,116 people in hospital and 160 in ICU.

Love Island's Paige Turley underwent "minor surgery" but is now recovering at home with her beau Finley Tapp "playing nurse" as he takes care of her.Taking to her Instagram stories to update fans about her health following on from their concern, Paige snapped a selfie from her hospital bed.The Scottish beauty was dressed in a gown and with a cute filter over the top of the snap. She used the Baby Yoda Star Wars filter and penned: "Had a few messages asking if everything is ok as we have been a little quiet on socials this week...

Covid-19, increase the risk of brain degeneration as seen in Parkinson's disease.

PHILADELPHIA - An attempted robbery turned deadly Sunday morning when police say the suspect was shot by his victim.The shooting took place outside a mini mart at 22nd and Edgley streets around 4 a.m.Police say the 29-year-old man was allegedly trying to rob someone when the person shot him.He was transported to Temple University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.AdvertisementPolice are still looking for the shooter.

AP.  The cadets will instead graduate with bachelor's degrees. 

Covid-19 could actually be a sign of having a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Having a 'low-grade' fever - a slightly raised temperature between 37.5°C and 38.3°C - not only indicates the virus, but could also be a symptom of chlamydia., one of the UK's most common STIs.

India on Sunday logged 2,226 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,31,36,371, while the active cases dipped to 14,955, according to the Union Health Ministry data .

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has confirmed 10 cases of acute severe hepatitis in children.

Philadelphia police investigate a shooting that injured three teens at Penn's Landing. OLD CITY - Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that injured three teens at Penn’s Landing.According to officials, police were called to the area near Chestnut Street and Columbus Boulevard, at the riverfront, Saturday, just after 9:30 p.m.

Austin St John of the 1990s hit TV series Might Morphin Power Rangers was arrested at his luxury home in Texas this week.According to TMZ,the 47-year-old actor - who played Red Ranger Jason Lee Scott on the show - was handcuffed and arrested after federal agents showed up at his homein the upscale neighborhood of McKinney holding AR-15 guns.It was added that the agents 'raided' his residence.St John was allegedly charged with wire fraud in a very large federal criminal case about COVID relief loans for small businesses, it was claimed, with the actor being accused of scamming the government out of $3.5 million.If convicted he could go to prison for a maximum of 20 years.He was arrested along with 17 other people in what was a very large and organized scam. No peace now:Austin St John of the 1990s hit TV series Power Rangers was reportedly arrested at his home in Texas this week.

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - MAY 26: Members of the United States Air Force Academy Class of 2021 salute during their graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium on May 26, 2021 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images) WASHINGTON - Three cadets at the U.S.

Today we are reporting 4,990 community cases, 379 hospitalisations and 10 deaths.

GAYLORD, Mich. (FOX2) - Two people are dead and at least 44 injured after a rare tornado hammered the northern Michigan city of Gaylord late Friday afternoon.Police said Saturday morning that they found a second victim in at a mobile home park overnight, raising the death toll from the believed one.

PHILADELPHIA - An 18-year-old and 21-year-old man were injured during a shooting in North Philadelphia early Saturday morning.Police say both men were shot in the leg while standing outside a convenience store on the 2200 block of Toronto Street just after 1:30 a.m.They were dropped off at a local hospital in a car police say was stolen and connected to a robbery earlier this week.

OCEAN CITY, N.J. - Ocean City Beach Patrol and first responders pulled three kids caught in a rip current Saturday.Officials said the call came about noon for swimmers in trouble off 10th Street in Ocean City.Beach Patrol and first responders arrived and found two swimmers, successfully rescuing them from the rip current.According to authorities, personnel then spotted a shirt in the water. It was then they spotted a third swimmer submerged.

Love Island's Paige Turley and Finley Tapp with questions after they failed to post for a few days.Paige's last photo saw her in attendance of the Pride of Manchester Awards as she joined Finley Tapp to celebrate the locals in the area - but after that, on May 11, it's been radio silent.Paige's followers were quick to message the star to question whether she was okay, and after a few days she has now been able to give an update.She wrote: "Had a few messages asking if everything is ok as we have been a little quiet on socials this week..."Just a little update, I had to go in for v minor surgery so I'm currently on bed rest while Finn plays nurse bless him."Paige's snap saw her with an alien filter on as she wrote: "Legit how I felt when I woke up," before adding: "Can you hear that??? Just a tiny violin being played."Paige was also wearing a hospital gown as she stuck her thumb up for the selfie.The starlet is yet to share any other information with her followers - but fans are now aware that she's okay and is recovering well.Her last snaps before the social media blackout saw the blonde bombshell don a stunning gold sheer dress and an incredibly glamorous makeup look.Paige opted for a lavish curl as her long blonde hair fell near to her waist as she joined Finn and many other celebrities to give a special mention to all the local heroes.As the star shared her photos, she wrote: "We had such a lovely night at Pride of Manchester celebrating all the local heroes." Paige and Finn have both been big supporters of local heroes and themselves have done a lot of charity work since they were crowned the winners of Winter Love Island 2020.