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N orovirus Spreading Across US States: CDC Issues Alert Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed a concerning trend – norovirus is on the rise in several states across the United States. This highly contagious virus, often associated with outbreaks on cruise ships and in closed settings, is now making its presence felt in communities, posing a significant public health challenge. What is Norovirus? Norovirus, also known as the "winter vomiting bug," is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, leading to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. It is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted between animals and humans, with humans being the primary reservoir. How is Norovirus Spread? Norovirus spreads primarily through the fecal-oral route, meaning it can be contracted by consuming contaminated food or water, touching surfaces or objects contaminated with the virus, or coming into direct co...

UK records 141,472 new COVID-19 cases, 97 deaths in last 24 hours UK reported another 141,472 coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 14,475,192.  Meanwhile, the country reported a further 97 COVID-related deaths, bringing the total number of coronavirus-related deaths in the UK to 150,154. The UK Health Security Agency says the latest data shows COVID booster doses are continuing to provide high levels of protection against severe disease from the Omicron variant among older adults The UK Health Security Agency says data shows that three months after receiving a COVID booster jab protection against hospitalisation among those aged 65 and over remains at about 90%

A total of 3,007 Omicron cases were reported in India so far.    India Government officials said total 3007 cases of Omicron variant of Covid-19 reported so far. Out of these total cases, 1199 patients recovered and migrated. Maximum number of 876 cases have been reported from Maharashtra followed by Delhi wherein 465 cases have been reported  so far.  Dr Rupali Basu MD and CEO, Woodlands Hospita said Omicron is highly transmissible but a mild variant. It is not as problematic as the Delta variant but we still need to be careful. We don't need to panic but take precautions and follow COVID appropriate behaviour The World Health Organization has warned against describing the Omicron variant as mild, saying it is killing people across the world. 

India reports 37,379 fresh COVID cases and 124 deaths in the last 24 hours. India reported 37,379 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the most since early September as the Omicron coronavirus variant overtakes Delta in places such as the capital New Delhi India reports 37,379 fresh COVID cases, 11,007 recoveries, and 124 deaths in the last 24 hours Daily positivity rate: 3.24% Active cases: 1,71,830 Total recoveries: 3,43,06,414 Death toll: 4,82,017 Total vaccination: 1,46,70,18,464 .Over 152.96 crore COVID vaccine doses have been provided to States and Union territorys so far through Government of India free of cost channel and through direct state procurement category. More than 19.69 Cr balance and unutilized vaccine doses are still available with the States and union Territories

Lionel Messi among 4 PSG players to test positive for COVID-19 Lionel Messi has tested positive for coronavirus and has entered self-isolation, his club Paris Saint-Germain announced. According to the Paris Saint-Germain statement, four players that were tested positive for COVID-19 are Leo Messi, Juan Bernat, Sergio Rico, and Nathan Bitumazala. They are currently in isolation and are subject to the appropriate health protocol, the club said. Messi already took the vaccine in Franc,he is quarantined for only 7 days, which means if his result is negative before the Lyon match, he will be able to play. Messi’s return date for PSG is likely to be January 20th, depending on how he recovers from the virus, according to Journalist Robin Brenner

U K has recorded its highest daily number of new Covid since the pandemic began England has recorded 162,572 new COVID cases the highest number of recorded daily infections in the nation since the pandemic began and 154 new COVID-related deaths Data for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will not be updated today due to bank holiday.  New 154 people have died in England within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19, taking the UK total to 148,778.

UK has reported record 106,122 Coronavirus cases in 24 hours UK reports over 100,000 new COVID19 cases for the first time despite all vaccination efforts during the last 12 months. A new 106,122 cases of Covid-19 have been reported across the UK in the latest 24 hour period, more than 15,000 more than yesterday and a new daily record. Totally 140 people have died in the UK within 28 days of a positive test. New 968,665 Covid booster and third dose vaccinations have taken place in the UK, a new daily record, taking the total number administered to 30.8 million.

First Omicron related death is reported in Israel The number of COVID-19 cases in Israel, proven to be the new highly infectious Omicron variant, has doubled in a single day to 341 cases. This comes as the first Omicron related death is reported in Israel. Israel  COVID-19 current stats for Tue Dec 21 2021 Cases: 1,357,476 Deaths: 8,232 Recovered: 1,340,982 Active: 8,262 Tests: 37,138,819 Doses: 16,446,998 Israel will become the first country in the world to administer the 4th COVID-19 vaccine. The first group eligible will be people age 60+ and medical personnel. Israeli Prime Minister NaftaliBennett’s decision to prepare for an extensive roll-out operation of the 4th vaccine came at the recommendation of Israel’s Pandemic Response Team and will give greater protection in the face of Omicron. Israel "Over-60, medical staff and those with a suppressed immune system will be eligible for a 4th dose provided 4 months have passed since 3rd dose. The recommended gap between a 2nd and 3...

Australia reports 4,565 new coronavirus cases in last 24 hours.  Australia reports 4,565 new coronavirus cases, the biggest one-day increase on record. PM Scott Morrison rules out new Covid lockdowns despite rising cases and Omicron fears National Cabinet has been provided with advice that in late January Australia could record 200,000 covid cases a day, 4000 hospitalizations a day, and a peak of 10,000 people in ICU. They believe severity will be the same as delta. Scott Morrison Australia Rules Out Lockdowns Despite Omicron Surge New South Wales Top 3,000 Covid Cases 'We're not going back to lockdowns. We're going forward to live with this virus with common sense and responsibility Australia must move past the heavy hand of government and authorities must stop shutting down people’s lives with Covid-19 lockdowns, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Tuesday

New Zealand reportedly records first Omicron coronavirus case  Omicron has arrived in New Zealand. It’s been detected in someone in managed isolation in Christchurch. Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield is holding a press conference after reports the country's first case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 has been found. WHO said preliminary evidence suggests that coronavirus vaccines may be less effective against infection and transmission linked to the Omicron coronavirus variant, which also carries a higher risk of reinfection.

UK has recorded its highest daily number of new Covid cases UK has recorded its highest daily number of new Covid cases of the pandemic so far with a further 78,610 infections reported in the latest 24 hour period.  A new 165 people have died in the UK within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19, taking the total to 146,792. A new 4,671 confirmed cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 have been reported in the UK, including some cases in England delayed from yesterday by a data issue, taking the total to 10,017. 656,711 Covid booster and third dose jabs have been administered in the UK, taking the total to 24.7 million. WHO said preliminary evidence suggests that coronavirus vaccines may be less effective against infection and transmission linked to the Omicron coronavirus variant, which also carries a higher risk of reinfection.

UK records 101 new cases of Omicron Covid19 variant in last 24 hours UK Health Secretary Agency says a further 101 confirmed cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 have been reported across the UK, taking the total to 437 Health Secretary Sajid Javid declares there is now community transmission of Omicron across multiple regions in England. 336 cases in the UK, some not linked to travel overseas. Wear a mask in public indoor spaces and anywhere you can't physically distance. Ensure it fits well. Live an OUTDOORS life where you can for coffee or chat or whatever. Ventilate indoor spaces by opening doors and windows. Test with any symptoms.  Experts say you can protect yourself from the omicron coronavirus variant by doing the same things done to protect from any other variant: get vaccinated, wear a mask and avoid crowds. Reports from South Africa continue to indicate that the omicron variant is having mild effect on people. Fingers crossed this continues to be the case - it could...

Global coronavirus cases has topped 266 million The overall number of global coronavirus cases has topped 266 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 52.2 million according to the JohnsHopkins University.  Researchers recently discovered that COVID19 New variant had started circulating in more then 40 countrys early as November 2021.Wear a mask in public indoor spaces and anywhere you can't physically distance. Ensure it fits well. Live an OUTDOORS life where you can for coffee or chat or whatever. Ventilate indoor spaces by opening doors and windows. Test with any symptoms.  Experts say you can protect yourself from the omicron coronavirus variant by doing the same things done to protect from any other variant get vaccinated, wear a mask and avoid crowds. Reports from South Africa continue to indicate that the omicron variant is having mild effect on people. Fingers crossed this continues to be the case -it could turn out to be the end of the pandemic globally if a...

UK reports 86 new cases of Omicron coronavirus variant, total 246. OmicronVariant latest information, 86 additional confirmed cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been reported across the UK with 68 in England. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is now 246. Omicron's rapid growth in the UK, with 68% of its population vaccinated, adds further concern beyond what we're seeing in South Africa Cases of the new omicron variant in the UK have risen by more than 50% in one day as 86 cases of the new variant were recorded, bringing the UK's total to 246. 246 Omicron cases in UK with significant community spread around the corner. Hope they ease Southern Africa travel ban once it becomes apparent that it's drop in bucket. A news 43,992 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the latest 24-hour period more than the 42,848 reported.  UK government signals it will keep restrictions on overseas travel in place for now to control a surge in coronavirus infections and ...

Fully vaccinated Princess Beatrix (83), the former Dutch queen, has tested positive for COVID19 The former Queen, Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands (age 83) has tested positive for the Coronavirus, after having mild symptoms.  Beatrix had both the vaccine And booster shots. She is self-isolating and people with whom she has had close contact have been notified. 83-year-old Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, the mother of King Willem-Alexander, The former Queen of the Netherlands is in quarantine at Drakensteyn Castle. 

UK reports 42,848 more Covid-19 cases and 127 virus-related deaths  UK reports another 42,848 coronavirus cases and 127 deaths in daily figures  A new cases of Covid-19 have been reported across the UK in the latest 24 hour period. A New 127 people have died in the UK within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19, taking the total to 145,551. UK government signals it will keep restrictions on overseas travel in place for now to control a surge in coronavirus infections and the risk of new variants of the virus taking hold

Japan and France confirmed their first COVID-19 case of Omicron variant. Japan and France confirmed their first cases of the new variant of the coronavirus on Tuesday as countries around the world scrambled to close their doors or find ways to limit the spread of omicron. COVID19  Japan confirmed on Tuesday its first case of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant A visitor who recently arrived from Namibia tested positive for the new strain The Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare revealed that it was a Namibian diplomat who was infected with the Omicron variant.We treat all 71 people on the same aircraft as this man as close contacts  Wear a mask in public indoor spaces and anywhere you can't physically distance. Ensure it fits well. Live an OUTDOORS life where you can for coffee or chat or whatever. Ventilate indoor spaces by opening doors and windows. Test with any symptoms. 

UK records THIRD case of Omicron Covid-19 variant A third case of the Omicron Covid-19 variant has been confirmed in the UK, in a person who visited London but has since left the country, the UK Health Security Agency said. United Kingdom Daily Coronavirus COVID-19 Report on Sunday 28th November.37,681 new cases people positive reported, giving a total of 10,146,915.51 new deaths reported, giving a total of 144,775.  The French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin speaking at an emergency meeting of European Interior Ministers in Calais says he wants to "work with Britain on migration issue" but stressed the UK must make itself "less attractive for migrants"

Thirteen New Cases of the Omicron COVID variant in the Netherlands. Dutch officials say 13 of the 61 air passengers who tested for positive for Covid-19 after arriving in the Netherlands from South Africa were infected with the Omicron variant, but testing is still going on and the variant may be found in more test samples. OMICRON Despite global travel bans, tightened restrictions, It’s spreading. Australia joins list of countries infected with Omicron. Italy, Czech Republic and UK also with new cases, while testing still underway to determine the 60+ covid passengers in the Netherlands The Dutch health institute has reported 13 new cases of the Omicron COVID variant in the Netherlands.All of the people who tested positive for the variant were passengers on flights from South Africa earlier this week, it has been confirmed.

A New 43,941 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in the UK in the latest 24 hour period. New 43,941 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in the UK in the latest 24 hour period. 207 people have died in the UK within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19, taking the total to 140,041. A 64,114 non-booster Covid vaccinations have taken place in the UK. More than 49.7 million people 86.6% of the population aged 12+ have had at least a first dose. More than 45.6 million 79.3% of the population aged 12+ have had at least two doses. Total 264,468 Covid booster and third dose vaccinations have been reported in the UK, taking the total number administered to 6.7 million.