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India's COVID-19 Vaccination Success: A Global Leader

India’s COVID-19 vaccination journey is a testament to resilience and innovation, propelling it to the forefront of global healthcare. With over 2.2 billion doses administered as of 2024, India’s campaign stands among the largest and most complex vaccination efforts worldwide. Significant progress has been made. However, the road to achieving full immunization has been riddled with challenges.…

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Could we develop a covid test breathalyzer? This is a study of one such device!

Abstract The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus emerged in 2019 causing a COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in 7 million deaths out of 770 million reported cases over the next 4 years. The global health emergency called for unprecedented efforts to monitor and reduce the rate of infection, pushing the study of new diagnostic methods. In this paper, we introduce a cheap, fast, and non-invasive COVID-19 detection system, which exploits only exhaled breath. Specifically, provided an air sample, the mass spectra in the 10–351 mass-to-charge range are measured using an original micro and nano-sampling device coupled with a high-precision spectrometer; then, the raw spectra are processed by custom software algorithms; the clean and augmented data are eventually classified using state-of-the-art machine-learning algorithms. An uncontrolled clinical trial was conducted between 2021 and 2022 on 302 subjects who were concerned about being infected, either due to exhibiting symptoms or having recently recovered from illness. Despite the simplicity of use, our system showed a performance comparable to the traditional polymerase-chain-reaction and antigen testing in identifying cases of COVID-19 (that is, 95% accuracy, 94% recall, 96% specificity, and 92% F1-score). In light of these outcomes, we think that the proposed system holds the potential for substantial contributions to routine screenings and expedited responses during future epidemics, as it yields results comparable to state-of-the-art methods, providing them in a more rapid and less invasive manner.

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COVID-19 makes a worrying comeback, WHO warns amid summertime surge

COVID-19 infections are surging globally, including at the Paris Olympics, and are unlikely to decline anytime soon, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. The UN health agency is also warning that more severe variants of the coronavirus may soon be on the horizon.

“COVID-19 is still very much with us,” and circulating in all countries, Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove of WHO told journalists in Geneva.

“Data from our sentinel-based surveillance system across 84 countries reports that the percent of positive tests for SARS-CoV-2 has been rising over several weeks,” she said. “Overall, test positivity is above 10 per cent, but this fluctuates per region. In Europe, percent positivity is above 20 per cent,” Dr. Van Kerkhove added.

New waves of infection have been registered in the Americas, Europe and Western Pacific. Wastewater surveillance suggests that the circulation of SARS-CoV-2 is two to 20 times higher than what is currently being reported. Such high infection circulation rates in the northern hemisphere’s summer months are atypical for respiratory viruses, which tend to spread mostly in cold temperatures.

“In recent months, regardless of the season, many countries have experienced surges of COVID-19, including at the Olympics where at least 40 athletes have tested positive,” Dr. Van Kerkhove said.

As the virus continues to evolve and spread, there is a growing risk of a more severe strain of the virus that could potentially evade detection systems and be unresponsive to medical intervention. While COVID-19 hospital admissions, including for Intensive Care Units (ICUs), are still much lower than they were during the peak of the pandemic, WHO is urging governments to strengthen their vaccination campaigns, making sure that the highest risk groups get vaccinated once every 12 months.

“As individuals it is important to take measures to reduce risk of infection and severe disease, including ensuring that you have had a COVID-19 vaccination dose in the last 12 months, especially, if you are in an at-risk group,” stressed Dr. Van Kerkhove.

Vaccines availability has declined substantially over the last 12-18 months, WHO admits, because the number of producers of COVID-19 vaccines has recently decreased.“It is very difficult for them to maintain the pace,” Dr. Van Kerkhove explained. “And certainly, they don't need to maintain the pace that they had in 2021 and 2022. But let's be very clear, there is a market for COVID-19 vaccines that are out there.”

Nasal vaccines are still under development but could potentially address transmission, thereby reducing the risk of further variants, infection and severe disease.

“I am concerned, “ Dr. Van Kerkhove said. “With such low coverage and with such large circulation, if we were to have a variant that would be more severe, then the susceptibility of the at-risk populations to develop severe disease is huge,” Dr. Van Kerkhove warned.

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COVID-19 infections are surging globally, including at the Paris 2024 Olympics, and are unlikely to decline anytime soon, the WHO says. The UN health agency warns that more severe variants of the coronavirus may soon be on the horizon.

#CovidIsNotOver #CovidIsntOver

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Another winter of death is now unfolding in the United States and across the Northern Hemisphere as the JN.1 variant of the coronavirus continues to surge globally. Wastewater data from the United States released Tuesday indicate that upwards of 2 million people are now being infected with COVID-19 each day, amid the second-biggest wave of mass infection since the pandemic began, eclipsed only by the initial wave of the Omicron variant during the winter of 2021-22.

There are now reports on social media of hospitals being slammed with COVID patients across the US, Canada and Europe. At a growing number of hospitals, waiting rooms are overflowing, emergency rooms and ICUs are at or near capacity, and ambulances are being turned away or forced to wait for hours to drop off their patients.

According to official figures, COVID-19 hospitalizations in Charlotte, North Carolina are now at their highest levels of the entire pandemic. In Toronto, Dr. Michael Howlett, president of the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians, told City News, “I’ve worked in emergency departments since 1987, and it’s by far the worst it’s ever been. It’s not even close.” He added, “We’ve got people dying in waiting rooms because we don’t have a place to put them. People being resuscitated on an ambulance stretcher or a floor.”

Dr. Joseph Khabbaza, a pulmonary and critical care specialist at the Cleveland Clinic, told the Today Show website: “The current strain right now seems to be packing a meaner punch than the prior strains. Some features of the current circulating strain probably (make it) a little bit more virulent and pathogenic, making people sicker than prior (variants).”

Indeed, two recent studies indicate that JN.1 more efficiently infects cells in the lower lung, a trait that existed in pre-Omicron strains which were considered more deadly. One study from researchers in Germany and France noted that BA.2.86, the variant nicknamed “Pirola” from which JN.1 evolved, “has regained a trait characteristic of early SARS-CoV-2 lineages: robust lung cell entry. The variant might constitute an elevated health threat as compared to previous Omicron sublineages.”https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/1MGIQxPf0Ig?rel=0An appeal from David North: Donate to the WSWS todayWatch the video message from WSWS International Editorial Board Chairman David North.DONATE TODAY

The toll on human life from the ongoing wave of mass infection is enormous. It is estimated that one-third of the American population, or over 100 million human beings, will contract COVID-19 during just the current wave. This will likely result in tens of thousands of deaths, many of which will not be properly logged due to the dismantling of COVID-19 testing and data reporting systems in the US. When The Economist last updated its tracker of excess deaths on November 18—before the JN.1 wave began—the cumulative death toll stood at 27.4 million, and nearly 5,000 people were continuing to die each day worldwide.

The current wave will also induce further mass suffering from Long COVID, which has been well known since 2020 to cause a multitude of lingering and often debilitating effects. Just last week, a pre-print study was published in Nature Portfolio showing that COVID-19 infection can cause brain damage akin to aging 20 years. The consequences are mental deficits that induce depression, reduced ability to handle intense emotions, lowered attention span, and impaired ability to retain information.

Other research indicates that the virus can attack the heart, the immune system, digestion and essentially every other critical bodily function. The initial symptoms of COVID-19 might resemble those of the flu, but the reality is that the virus can affect nearly every organ in the body and can do so for years after the initial infection. While vaccination slightly reduces the risks of Long COVID, the full impact of the virus will be felt for generations.

The latest winter wave of infections and hospitalizations takes place just eight months after the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Biden administration ended their COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) declarations without any scientific justification. This initiated the wholesale scrapping of all official response to the pandemic, giving the virus free rein to infect the entire global population ad infinitum.

A virtual blackout of any mention of the coronavirus in the corporate media accompanied the swan song of official reporting. From then on, if illnesses at hospitals or among public figures were referenced at all, it was always with the euphemism “respiratory illness.” The words COVID, coronavirus and pandemic have been all but blacklisted, and the facts about the dangers of the disease have been actively suppressed.

Summarizing the cumulative results of this global assault on public health, the WSWS International Editorial Board wrote in its New Year 2024 statement:

All facts and data surrounding the present state of the pandemic are concealed from the global population, which has instead been subjected to unending lies, gaslighting and propaganda, now shrouded in a veil of silence. There is a systematic cover-up of the real gravity of the crisis, enforced by the government, the corporations, the media and the trade union bureaucracies. Official policy has devolved into simply ignoring, denying and falsifying the reality of the pandemic, no matter what the consequences, as millions are sickened and thousands die globally every day.

In response to the latest wastewater data, there have only been a handful of news articles, most of which have sought to downplay the severity of the current wave and largely ignored the deepening crisis in hospitals.

The official blackout has given rise to an extraordinary contradiction in social life. The reality of mass infection means that everyone knows a friend, neighbor, family member or coworker who is currently or was recently sick, or even hospitalized or killed, by COVID-19. Yet the unrelenting pressure to dismiss the danger of the pandemic means that shopping centers, supermarkets, workplaces and even doctor’s offices and hospitals are full of people not taking the basic and simple precaution of masking to protect themselves. Every visit outside one’s home carries the risk of being infected, with unknown long-term consequences.

As the pandemic enters its fifth year, it is critical to draw the lessons of this world historical experience. The past four years have demonstrated unequivocally that capitalist governments are both unwilling and incapable of fighting this disease. Their primary concern has always been to ensure the unabated accumulation of profits by corporations, no matter the cost in human lives and health.

The real solution to the coronavirus is not to ignore it, but to develop a campaign of elimination and eradication of the virus worldwide. To do so requires the implementation of mask mandates, mass testing and contact tracing, as well as the installation of updated ventilation systems and the safe deployment of Far-UVC technology to halt the spread of the virus. The resources for this global public health program must be expropriated from the banks and financial institutions, which are responsible for the mass suffering wrought by the pandemic.

All of these measures cut directly across the profit motive and the real disease of society: capitalism. As such, the struggle against the coronavirus is not primarily medical or scientific, but political and social. The international working class must be educated on the real dangers of the pandemic and mobilized to simultaneously stop the spread of the disease and put an end to the underlying social order that propagates mass death. This must be developed as a revolutionary struggle to establish world socialism.

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Is social media useful in spreading information on covid-19 in Malaysia or your country? What is your opinion?

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Hi there! This week’s blog is about public health and we will dive a little about the coronavirus disease, also known as covid-19 and in days gone by, named 2019 novel coronavirus. Coronavirus was first spotted at one of open air “wet market” in Wuhan, China. Afterwards, during that time, there was an assumption that there might a coronavirus originated in one of lab in China as a biological weapon. However, the newest reports concur that the coronavirus is not an engineered virus being developed to become a biological weapon.

What is social media role during coronavirus issue?

According to (Abbas et al., 2021), people usage time on social media is higher than usual during COVID-19 pandemic period since social media is the only platform where people can search for health information for their own and their loved one’s benefits. Due to global crisis and health disaster during the pandemic, social medias have become the most welcome relief for people.

(Abbas et al., 2021) also stated, typically, users will create or share about health information that already available via local or international sources as their response to an international public health issue.

As social media platforms can bring impacts to people, people also need someone who can share their own life experience or their knowledge about health issue and shared their experience or knowledge about health information. This method called peer support. The peer support concept on social media is referring to health information that will help people to know more about Covid-19 pandemic issue. People will be searching for health-related news regarding to Covid-19 pandemic in their social media account, for example the most common one is Facebook. Since Covid-19 pandemic brought “culture shock” to the world, people will be searching for the detailed health-related update and stay keep in touch with family, friends and peers. Public communication and interaction searching for accurate information and opportunity of Covid-19 to create proper virus prevention on social media. Since social media provides the latest news and trustable information to the world, social media have become the central role in answering in global health crisis issue.

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Social media and electronic government (E-government) role during Covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia

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First Covid-19 case detected in Malaysia after three individuals had a close contact with one individual in Singapore. They had their trip into Malaysia from Singapore on January 24th 2020 and tested positive on January 25th 2020. After that, on the February 4th 2020, the very first Malaysian was tested positive Covid-19 after he returned from Singapore and started to cough and had fever.

During the pandemic time, the Ministry of Health of Malaysia take advantages of social media to educate and spread the awareness to the public about the Covid-19 precautions. On 18th March 2020 until 18th April 2020, the Malaysia Government implemented Movement Control Order (MCO) to control the Covid-19 from widespread.

During the entire period of Covid-19, social media accounts for example like X (previously known as Twitter) and WeChat were used to share the updates about preventive measure and healthcare. After Tan Sri Muhyiddin implemented MCO, the media started to actively using the #stayhome hashtag to spread the awareness. The government of Malaysia come up with enough latest information to the public via the Official Portal of the Ministry of Health Malaysia, verified Facebook page named Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia posted about the Crisis Preparedness and Response Center (CRPC) and Telegram channel named CPRC KKM.

The Malaysia government also launched one application that can only used on mobile named MySejahtera in April 20202 to help all the users to keep track of their health progress, helping the authorities to collect the latest information, check in location and come up with the most essential and fast reply.

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Screenshot of KKM Facebook page

Now, if you ask me, i would definitely say yes. I do agree that social media is useful in spreading information on Covid-19 because through social media is the way that Ministry of Health Malaysia can reach out to the people since gathering is not allowed during the MCO period. People will depend on social media to stay connected with their family or friend and also to get the latest update regarding to health issues.

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Ahamd, N. S., Zulkifli Hussain, Abd Hamid, H. S., & Khairani, A. Z. (2021, July 10). Roles of social media and counselling support in reducing anxiety among Malaysian during COVID-19 pandemic. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212420921004179

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Mat Dawi, N., Namazi, H., Hwang, H. J., Ismail, S., Maresova, P., & Krejcar, O. (2021, January 27). Attitude toward protective behavior engagement during covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia: The role of E-government and Social Media. Frontiers. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2021.609716/full#:~:text=Malaysia%20residents%20can%20get%20information,of%20CPRC%20KKM%20(24).

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Last update folks!

Our charity (World Vision: Coronavirus Emergency Response Fund ) we promised all left over proceeds has ended.

With permission of the zine contributors, we have donated this zines proceeds to UNICEF! http://unicefusa.org/mission/covid-%E2%80%A6

When we started this project a year ago, our expectations were rock bottom. We assumed the interest would be low and the sales even lower. Nonetheless,the mods and I prepared to use our own personal funds to bring this project to life

With this in mind, we had a few goals:

>Keep our prices low

>Add merch

>A free zine to each contributor

Not only did we reach our goals but this project was fully funded by our sales with some leftovers to donate!

To say the we’re pleasantly surprised at not needing to use our own money is an understatement.

We made a big beautiful 180-page physical zine, content from some of the best artists and writers in this fandom. Bundled together with some stellar merch.

The idea that we were able to create a fully funded niche dark kink zine with all the bells and whistles leaves me in awe.

I’m so grateful for everyone’s support. This is my first time running a zine - hell this is my first time participating in one - and I am so happily overwhelmed at what we’ve achieved!

So on behalf of the entire DD mod team - Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

- Mod Philo

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Document Outsourcing Service Market In-Depth Analysis with Booming Trends Supporting Growth and Forecast 2024-2034

Prominent market research company Future Market Insights infers that the global document outsourcing services market shall expand at a CAGR of 6.3% between 2022 and 2030.

The COVID-19 outbreak has compelled business organizations to institute remote working arrangements, requiring remote communication, preparation of paperless documents, tax filings and payroll processes. All these procedures have compelled companies to shift to virtual platforms, resulting in an uptake of document outsourcing services.

Besides the pandemic, a general requirement to streamline business operations has prompted small, medium and large scale corporations to invest a major chunk of their revenue in document outsourcing services. All these factors are acting as growth catalysts for the market during the forecast period.

The banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector has effectively adopted document outsourcing services, owing to the voluminous nature of its operations. Looking at the nature of its operations, adoption of document outsourcing services has risen exponentially in the past, and will continue to do so across the forecast period.

List of Key Players Covered in Document Outsourcing Services Market are:

Ricoh Co. Ltd.

Fuji Xerox Co. Ltd.

Iron Mountain Incorporated

Max BPO

Symcor

Hewlett-Packard Co.

Lexmark International Inc.

Invensis Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Suma Soft Private Limited

Nimble Information Strategies Inc

Key Takeaways from FMI’s Document Outsourcing Services Market:

By service type, document processing shall gain traction by 1.5x until 2030.eed for greater regulatory compliance across key industries such as healthcare and insurance is leading to an uptick in demand for document processing.

BFSI segment shall dominate the global document outsourcing market. However, healthcare is witnessing a rapid surge in document outsourcing services adoption due to COVID-19.

Small and medium enterprises are effectively leveraging the document outsourcing services platform, given the need to enhance operational efficiencies.

North America will remain the market hegemon throughout the forecast period while East Asia and Europe shall generate lucrative growth opportunities.

Document Outsourcing Services Market: Key Trends

Document outsourcing has resulted in guaranteed 10% cost savings on print production and 25% in translation and authoring costs.

Technological advancements such as dynamic localization of index fields and automated classification of records have helped reduce documentation anomalies across the banking sector.

The coronavirus pandemic has pushed vendors to enhance their service offerings through regular notifications to customers by virtue of SMS, online updates and phone calls.

Customer satisfaction is an important variable driving the design of integrated document outsourcing solutions.

Document Outsourcing Services Market: Region-wise Analysis

North America enjoys the lion’s share, with the United States accounting for more than 60% of the share. Mushrooming small and medium enterprises and startups is driving increased adoption of document outsourcing services in the region.

In January 2020, the Canadian government collaborated with Ricoh Canada, Inc. to provide enhanced delivery of printing technologies and services across business organizations.

India and China are key document outsourcing service providers, with more than 40% of it being utilized by American companies.

Indonesia is another important outsourcing provider to the American market, due to the absence of a language barrier. Over 70% of Indonesians are fluent in English.

Document Outsourcing Activities Market: Competitive Analysis

The document outsourcing activities market is composed of a handful of players, which include: Symcor, Hewlett-Packard Co., Max BPO, Lexmark International, Inc., Ricoh Co. Ltd., Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. and Iron Mountain Incorporated.

The abovementioned market players concentrate on developing and launching new solutions. This is primarily driven by the BFSI industry. Besides, they are also forging partnerships with cloud service providers in the wake of the pandemic crisis to offer remote working solutions. For example, Indigenous Link and Symcor are jointly providing to monitor, track and calibrate document management process in real-time across Canada while collecting data of the indigenous population.

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BALITANG ENTERTAINMENT: Filipino-American singer 'Sofronio Parojinog Vasquez' makes history as the new Season 26 winner of NBC's The Voice in America [#OnlyOnOneNETnews] (updated as final!!!)

(Written by Scott Denoga / News Intern of Disney XD News)

UTICA, NEW YORK -- In a historic win Tuesday night, a Filipino-American from the Mohawk Valley in 'Utica, New York' named 'Mr. Sofronio Parojinog Vasquez' has recently taken home the top prize overnight in the 26th season finale of "The Voice" in the United States of America (U.S.A.). According to reports from WKTV-TV's NBC NewsChannel 2: Utica, his road to stardom is truly rags to riches.

Today, at the age of 32 in November this year, Vasquez was born and raised first in 'Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental'. Before coming to America, where he settled in the New York state around two (2) years ago in 2022, roughly after his cruise ship trip, he had very humble beginnings in the Philippines. He had lived once in a poor household that did not have a bed or indoor plumbing. But in fact, he used to sing a lot with his father, whom he considers his coach. He never thought he was as musically inclined as his friends and family. In this said country, where he is studying for his dental boards, he gave music a chance in full swing. At present, his musical inspirations include Bruno Gene Mars and the late-Michael Joseph Jackson delivering powerful performances all across America.

Vasquez began his early life career at Ozamiz City National High School (OCNHS), wherein he started as a campus journalist at age 16 in 2008. Afterwards, he graduated with a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Misamis University (MU) in 2015. Preparations for his dental boards prior to or after June 2018, had made the life of Vasquez sad, due to the demise of his father 'Mr. Oniol Racaza Vasquez Sr.' because of the complications of Kidney Failure. This loss motivated him to be on a stage and to sing with much larger audiences in the international scene.

Before, the segment of "Tawag ng Tanghalan" showcased several performances of songs that were from start to finish without the shortcuts. He first auditioned at the popular Philippine noontime show of ABS-CBN (now Kapamilya Channel) "It's Showtime" in the early mid-November 2017 in the TNT segment. He has sung several songs, some of which include "Wildflower" by Skylark, "I (Who Have Nothing)" by Benjamin Earl King, and "Let It Be" by the Beatles. In his past decade of losses, he did not win, but he gained a fresh consolation prize of PHP320,000 (or US$D5,487).

While in late mid-December 2019, Vasquez also returned once more in "Tawag ng Tanghalan: All-Star Grand Resbak", just months before the global outbreak of Coronavirus Disease-19 (CoViD-19) in 'Wuhan, China'. The talent he had shown was seen in his rendition of Freddie Pascual Aguilar's "Bulag, Pipi at Bingi" and 'Barbra Joan Streisand' as she rendered "The Way We Were", in its Philippine rendition by the late 'Mr. Rico de Jesus Puno'. He ended the season with the performance of "My Grown-Up Christmas List" by Amy Lee Grant. He won the cash prize of PHP175,000 (or around U$D3,001), but did not win the Grand Championship, despite facing numerous rejections in singing competitions in the Philippines, but was actually claimed that he was redirected to one another, until referring to be audition alone in America. Still, these experiences, even if they were not victories, are what made his musical journey.

After his defeat, the veteran Filipino singer-songwriter and mentor of 'Tawag ng Tanghalan' named Rey Guardiano Valera spoke out to a losing contestant with public advice to Vasquez: "You are your best friend. Ikaw ang mentor mo, sarili mo. Ikaw na rin 'yung cheering squad mo at the same time. At kung hindi ka man ngitian ng [Lady Luck] ngayon, I'm sure dahil 'yon sa alam niya na ikaw ang gagawa ng sarili mong swerte at hindi mo siya kailangan. Because 'yung ganyang klaseng tao, you will always find your way", Valera stated on him in Tagalog dialect.

Fast-forward to this late final 4th quarter, or Q4 of 2024… Vasquez auditioned for "The Voice" in the United States of America (U.S.A.), two (2) years after he migrated from 'Ozamiz City' in the Philippines and during the said outbreak of CoViD-19 global pandemic, where he secured a 4-chair turn in the Blind Auditions with his rendition of "I'm Goin' Down" by Ms. Mary Jane Blige. He selected the Canadian singer 'Michael Steven Bublé' as his mentor, and he continued further on with The Battles, Knockouts, Playoffs and Final rounds for a few more months of this season.

In the Final rounds Monday night (December 9th), Vasquez sang "Unstoppable" by Sia Isobelle Furler, "A Million Dreams" from the motion picture soundtrack of "The Greatest Showman" by Ziv Zaifman, Hugh Michael Jackman and Michelle Ingrid Williams; and the following night with 2-hour episode finale, a duet with Bublé performed "Who's Lovin' You" by The Miracles. These were all performances that showed he was versatile, and had so much emotional depth, thereby making him a finalist individual.

Vasquez's victory is important as he becomes the first Asian-American to win "The Voice" here in the USA. Just days before the Grand Finale this week, Filipino showbiz reporter 'MJ Felipe' of ABS-CBN News spoke to a Canadian team coach 'Michael Steven Bublé', said in part from an interview as he quoted: "What made me very emotional was just seeing, you know, like I realize that it's not just the Philippines. I realize that, if [Vasquez] wins, it will be the first Asian-American to ever win this kind of singing competition in America", he said. Vasquez's mother on the other hand "Ms. Aida Parojinog Vasquez" expressed her gratitude saying in Cebuano dialect: "Kabalo gyud ka lang na proud ka ini imo, love gyud na kanako. Magyagaw imug so-on si [Vasquez], hasa pan duha ka iro [dog] lang manyagit guyd para nimo. Daghang kaay ninalipay kay niminalang. Basta, kabalo ka ana", Aida added.

On December 10th (Tuesday night), a report from DXBK-FM 95.3mhz's Brigada News FM: Oroquieta and WKTV-TV's NBC NewsChannel 2: Utica reported that 'Mr. Carson Jones Daly', host announcer of 'The Voice' said Vasquez was the sole winner of Season 26. This victory marked a historic moment as Vasquez became the first Asian-American to win the competition. Personally, it's close to my heart because, as an intern for Disney XD News, I was informed from Disney Television Animation (DTVA) that they have just cancelled my American cartoon show "Hailey's On It!", from my home state in 'Oceanside, California'. Being South Korean-Filipino-American, I recognize how much this win really means to fans all around the world, especially in the Philippines.

Coming in 2nd are the runners-up that comprises 'Shye Roberts' of Pennsylvania state ranked 2nd, 'Sydney Sterlace' of New York state ranked 3rd, 'Danny Joseph' of 'London, United Kingdom' ranked 4th and 'Jeremy Beloate' of Tennessee state ranked last in 5th place. In theory, all of them were sent home with nothing.

Some people on social media are saying that 'Sofronio Vasquez' is a mix of Chinese, Indonesian, Malaysian and Thai. However, these claims about his mixed Asian heritage don't hold or are being messed up. In fact, Vasquez is purely and solely Filipino-American, and he just recently shifted to a new abode in New York, based on the sources exclusively revealed to us at Disney XD News.

Vasquez became the champion of "The Voice" Season 26, taking home a cash prize of U$D100,000 (or approximately PHP5.831M), and a lucrative record deal with Republic Records, handled by Universal Music Group (UMG). But shockingly, there is a catch. Financial news outlet 'NerdWallet' highlights that he has to deal with various tax obligations, including New York state taxes ranging from 4% to 10.9%, an additional income tax of U$D4,271 (or PHP248,955), and potential Philippine taxes of around 20% on his winnings. Consequently, his gross earnings could be brought down to around U$D89,985.26 (or PHP5,245,331) after all the taxes taken into his American and Philippine bank accounts to be deposited there like 'M&T Bank' and 'GoTyme Bank' for example.

Most probably, 6% from his grand prize will be deducted in withholding tax from Vasquez. Still, it is nothing compared to how much his win is culturally and emotionally important for him. For its part, the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) usually does not report, as silently stated from NBC News, and thus cover such tax liabilities either as they have their own singing competition. Thus, the above taxes may be for account of Sofronio Vasquez, which include the state tax in New York, plus the 20% withholding tax by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) when he later returned in the Philippines, provided the earnings is over PHP10,000 (or U$D172).

He might have enjoyed success in the music world, but he could not evade the harshest online bashing by some angry and extremely toxic users of social media, which yet, concerning to promote violent extremism, grave threats and attacking the management of a noontime show of "It's Showtime", prior receiving the negative comments. Sam Marbella Mangubat, who is a Batangueño first runner up of 'Tawag ng Tanghalan' and former residence in Laguna slammed those who critically spoiled its said singing competition show due to the unfairness of the result: "Hindi ko magets, bakit binabatikos yung mga show na pinanggalingan? Tapos na yon eh. Baka di niyo alam, may text votes na factor din ang [kanyang] show. Magaling na siya noon, opo. Pero kita naman sa performances niya na mas seasoned na siya sa ganitong oras. At malamang, proud sa kaniya ang lahat, maging ang [It's Showtime], dahil isa to sa kinabilangan niyang show", stated Mangubat. Most of them, as stated by 'PhilNews' are connected to his past losses in TNT. That would also make the controversy bigger as he had family ties to the infamous Parojinog clan in Ozamiz City, which may have been involved in the police raid in 2017, and had also been implicated in the country's corruption and the drug war.

'Parojinog' is the middle name of a nephew of the late former Ozamiz City Mayor named Mr. Reynaldo "Aldong" Parojinog Sr. He had his nephew, who is roughly a drug trader that got killed during the national war against drugs under the party name 'National Unity Party' (NUP) in Misamis Occidental. Under the previous administration, led by former Philippine president 'Rodrigo Roa Duterte', he ordered thru Ozamiz police to kill all of the members of the Parojinog family without discrimination if they have the same middle or last name, and if they are suspected to be involved in committing drug or corruption offenses. In contrast, Vasquez has consistently distanced himself from these brazenly disturbing and graphical issues, focusing on his singing and dentistry while aiming for a positive and clean lifestyle.

Apart from that, the singing competition franchise called 'The Voice', the kids version was compared similarly as a former ABS-CBN home after Season 5, now turned to 'GMA Network' under this new partnership with 'ITV Studios' to hold the 6th Season of 'The Voice Kids: Philippines'. The grand finals in the kids version draws to a close by Sunday night on December 15th.

As Utica celebrates its hometown hero, Vasquez remains grounded. Utica City Mayor named 'Mr. Michael P. Galime' hailed him as a role model for the immigrant community and commented on his personal social statement post on Facebook: "I can't begin to express how excited I am for you. You worked hard, followed your dream, and made it happen. You are a role model for all, especially our immigrant population. I can't think of a better person to represent Utica than you, Sofronio Vasquez. Thank you", Mayor Galime concluded.

Vasquez' story has captured the world's attention. He even gave a hint that he might visit the Philippines before early 2025 as he emerged from his migrated home in Utica. In a Zoom Workplace video call interview on Thursday afternoon (December 12th), during the said Philippine noontime show "It's Showtime", he thanked his supporters and wished to inspire others with his journey: "Hindi pwedeng talunin yung lakas, sipag at pananampalataya ng isang Pilipino, kasi talaga kahit saan namamayag. Nagpa-promise po ako kay Sir [Michael Steven Bublé] na kapag umuwi po ako ang talent sa It's Showtime, yung una mai-bisitahan dito soon [sa Maynila]", concluded Vasquez in Tagalog dialect.

Sofronio Parojinog Vasquez's story rises in his home country to triumph on an international music stage. Rejection only applies for improvement and not giving up much. He was simply redirected and finding ways to make it better on him. This victory for 'The Voice' marks a personal milestone for him, but it is also an inspiration for all dreamers out there, as it goes on to prove that perseverance and talent can get over the odds. Relive the most outstanding moments or binge-ing to catch Season 26 of 'The Voice', streaming all over now or on-demand to purchase via NBC Peacock, NBC's website, Sling TV, Hulu and Apple TV+.

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MINOR CORRECTION: He was redirected to another singing competition, not rejecting him for Vasquez. We properly corrected them for immediate clarification from our editorial team.

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Role of Social Media in a Student’s Life

 June 22, 2022

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Social Media plays an important role in every student’s life. It is often easier and more convenient to access information, provide information and communicate via Social Media. Tutors and students can be connected to each other and can make good use of these platforms for the benefit of their learning and teaching.

Social Media promotes self-directed learning, which prepares students to search for answers and make decisions independently. When reinforced in a classroom setting, these Social Media skills can be guided and refined to produce better learning outcomes and critical awareness.

Social Media, a set of few applications made for creating as well as sharing content has now changed the world of social interaction in great terms. The advancement of technology is a boon for humans but it still depends on how you use it.

Social Media plays a crucial role in a student’s life because of it’s informative, providing and an interactive nature therefore Edify World School Dehradun students deserve best learning therapy when it comes to Social Media.

Edify World School Dehradun polishes the social, communication and life skills of students using Social Media. Being the best CBSE schools in Dehradun it’s our responsibility to show you the bright side of Social Media and how it impacts a student’s life especially after the commencement of coronavirus pandemic. The school boasts of an exclusive In-House Media Center where students run daily news bulletins, invite special guests and interview them. The school also runs an Online Quiz for school going children, popularly known as Quiz India, using Zoom as a platform to reach out to all school going children. Edify Student are developing and honing their skills  budding  into future quiz masters and media anchors.

Edify World School Dehradun also has a YouTube channel, ‘Edify Doon’ where all the media activities videos are uploaded. The school also boasts of  in-house composed and produced song videos  featuring Edify students and teachers. 

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Regardless of how much Social Media is criticized for the effects it has on the students, it holds much more value when it comes to bringing opportunities for learning new things and facilitating interaction.

Through Social Media networks, they can create new friendships, express their views and opinions, and even create ‘new identities’. Social Media also exposes students to a whole new way of learning. Research has shown that students who are judicious and frequent users of Social Media are more innovative and exhibit better memory.

1.EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS OF Social Media

Over many years Social Media has gained superior credibility as a trusted source of information & a platform where organizations can interact with their global audiences. Using Social Media, teachers can improve technological ability & students’ involvement in studies. It also provides a good sense of collaboration in the classroom while making better communication skills with students.

EASY SHARING OF INFORMATION

Edify World School Dehradun makes things easier for students and helps these basic things for students.

Sharing of info, links to other  sites has now become super easy for students as they share pieces of information to their friends,  classmates, and other connections.  Much of the time they are connected to the internet through mobile  phones, laptops, PCs, tablets, etc.  for transmitting views, opinions,  tips, study materials, school  projects & various other kinds of useful reading stuff to each other.  With this, they exchange helpful information about their exams & classes.

3.SOCIAL CREDIBILITY

Many schools, colleges & universities have begun the facility of interconnecting with a large no. of students through the means of Social Media networks, for example, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.These channels can be utilized to impart & to communicate school news, educational info, make declarations, and provide students with more valuable data. This creates involvement between the school and students, which help handle several student-related issues through the group associations

COST-EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

Social Media is an excellent & free medium for the end-user! It can not only be used to communicate. It is also an outstanding device/ technology to  promote things such as events, new courses, and various advanced research. It is thus be used to enhance improvement in learning.

5.SHARING INFORMATION & KNOWLEDGE

Social Media provides a platform where one can share their knowledge and gain credibility in their chosen field(s) or specialization(s). They can also acquire information and insights from others within an online community.

6.ANY TIME CONNECTIVITY

There is often someone to  reply from the international  community as geographical factors  do not restrict most of the  social networking sites.   ATC (Any time connectivity)  has become possible due to  the arrival of various Social Media websites. You can post  your question and wait for  few hours to get a solution  to your queries.

Internet-based platforms are a cost-effective way of communication without having any geographical limitations.

An online community allows a student to share their knowledge on Social Media as well as gain some insights about other subjects from the same medium.

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Yet another showing that even a mild infection leads to lasting cognitive impacts. Mask up. Stay safe out there.

Abstract Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection often involves the nervous system, leading to cognitive dysfunctions, fatigue and many other neurological signs that are becoming increasingly recognized. Despite mild forms of the disease accounting for most cases worldwide, research on the pathophysiology driving mild coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has received little attention. In this respect, recent evidence has pointed out that around 30–40% of non-critical, mild-to-moderate severity COVID-19 survivors may display cognitive disturbances several months post-illness. Hence, the impact of COVID-19 on the brain structure and function, through potential neuropathological mechanisms underpinning cognitive alterations in post-mild COVID-19 infections, remains largely unexplored. This retrospective multicentre observational cohort study, entirely based on a healthcare worker sample (n = 65; 55% females, aged 21–61), investigated the cognitive status and the structural and functional brain integrity among non-hospitalized individuals who developed mild COVID-19 symptoms during the occurrence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 variants Alpha to Delta, compared with healthy controls tested before the pandemic onset. All evaluations were performed at an average of 9-month follow-up post-infection period. Participants completed a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment and structural and functional MRI exams. Radiological inspection sought to detect the presence of white matter hyperintensities on axial fluid-attenuated inversion recovery images. Global and regional grey matter integrity assessment, analysing changes in grey matter volumes and cortical thinning, and functional connectivity alterations of resting-state brain networks were also conducted. Regression analyses tested the relationships between the presence of specific cognitive impairments and potential structural and functional brain findings. Our results revealed that clinical, cognitive screening and neuropsychological examinations were average between both groups, except for specific impairments related to executive functions in the mild COVID-19. Compared to healthy controls, mild COVID-19 subjects exhibited increased juxtacortical white matter hyperintensities, thalamic and occipital volume loss and diminished resting-state functional connectivity involving the left precuneus and cuneus in default-mode network and affecting the right angular gyrus and left precuneus in the dorsal attentional network. Reduced thalamic volume was the only variable selected in the final model explaining the observed executive function impairment in mild COVID-19. The presence of cognitive, structural and functional brain abnormalities over time suggests that the action of widespread neurovascular and inflammatory phenomena on the nervous system might also occur in mild forms following COVID-19 infection rather than permanent brain damage linked to the direct or indirect action of the virus. Our findings emphasize the need to pay attention to the long-term brain-related consequences of mild COVID-19 infections during the original stream.

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When I Thought COPPA Was Bad Enough, There's CORONAVIRUS... Current Project Updates and... I'm On Twitch Now!

-Posted on the original website on: April 13, 2020

You guys haven't heard from me in a while, yes I know, but rest assured, I'm ok despite what's going on throughout the entire world right now. COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus, has forced people into confinement not knowing when life will be back to normal again. This quarantine life however, doesn't affect me much because well... as an indie animator and artist, I pretty much live life at home by default and I'm quite used to it. The only thing about that that affects me is I can't go out for walks or fresh air anymore when I need to clear my head. So trying to stay sane has become more challenging in that sense.

Work work work work werk werk WERK

If you guys have read my previous post or even the post before that, you'll know I've been working on this HUGE project about a talking Pikachu that claims itself as a great detective, which is the reason why Super Hero Clock is on hold. Again.

I started working on my Detective Pikachu fan animation September last year and so far, I've done over 15 minutes of its raw animation. At this point, I've only just past the middle of the whole animation. Since I work on it at home, the quarantine where I live shouldn't affect work progress and I can still carry on with the rest of the animation pretty much as usual - which is a good thing.

If you guys haven't noticed already, I've been trying to be more active on Twitter these days. I have posted WIP screenshots, GIFs and quick updates on this Detective Pikachu project there, which I don't post here. Of course, I tweet other random stuffs as well when I'm bored. Here's my Twitter if you wanna follow me there.

This quarantine though, HAS made me do one thing that I keep dilly-dally -ing about - streaming on Twitch. I always thought chances of me being able to hang out with internet friends (or maybe just online acquaintances) in real life was slim. But now, it is obvious that there is no chance for that to happen at all, even if quarantine is over. So I thought that the only way I could possibly get a "better social life" or just reach out to people is to do online streaming. Hence, I've set up my Twitch channel. It's still new and pretty much blank but I'll try my best to find some time to stream some stuff, which would mostly be games. I do speak in some streams so yea, maybe I could talk to you guys sometime! Feel free to follow me on Twitch!

Although the global lockdown due to this virus outbreak is not really a problem to me, I am aware that a lot you guys out there who are extroverts are having a hard time staying at home or staying sane at home or just trying to survive. Humanity is facing its hardest challenge yet. But as long as we keep our heads, we should be able to pull through. Be stronger, be smarter, and you'll be safe.

Take a deep breath, keep calm and stay focused... AND WORK

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1) Yikes so just plain islamaphobia and racism gotcha

2) Thats the point of cease fire talks.

Has for the afganistan pullout you also have trump to blame for that. There was no way it was gonna be pretty the US had been there for over a decade but trump didnt help biden by making a deal with the taliban at the end of his term. He litterally did it after losing

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2022/10/13/trump-ordered-rapid-withdrawal-from-afghanistan-after-election-loss/

https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-afghanistan-withdrawal-congress-war-5ff87c14ffd4f7daaa6675e52d3bba1c

3) Ya no thats not socialism or communism. Glad we clarified you dont actually know what those words mean.

This might clarify the policy for you if thats the confusion

https://apnews.com/article/kamala-harris-price-gouging-ban-inflation-65dc8844bb41159d76886f752b6cab28

4) The afganistan war. For all 4 years of trumps presidency the US was at war in afganistan

5) Yikes you really jumped into the deep end with this one eh? Like none of that is facrual information you just invented a maga drean land in your head lmao. Im not gonna indulge your bigoted conspiracies and instead ill focus on:

i)First trump dismantled the anti psndemic taskforce obama had created. This was right before the pandemic and left the US unequiped to deal with it.

ii) The US had one of the worst responces world wide to covid. THAT IS TRUMPS FAULT. That is the GOPs fault. He mishandled it, he spread misinformation, and he rilled up morons like you to direspect safety procedures

https://www.npr.org/sections/latest-updates-trump-covid-19-results/2020/10/02/919432383/how-trump-has-downplayed-the-coronavirus-pandemic

https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2020/09/15/us-image-plummets-internationally-as-most-say-country-has-handled-coronavirus-badly/

https://www.bmj.com/content/370/bmj.m3417

Also Trump was and is a joke on the world stage. The whole world laughted at the US for those 4 years

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/expats-trump-biden-international-views-us-b2521767.html

https://apnews.com/general-news-821dafb0b18a4dadb086216c08067df3

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2020/01/08/how-people-around-the-world-see-the-u-s-and-donald-trump-in-10-charts/

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XEC Covid Variant: Symptoms, Spread, and How to Stay Protected This Winter

A new coronavirus variant, XEC, is rapidly spreading and could soon become the dominant strain this winter, according to scientists. First identified in Germany in June, XEC has since been reported in the UK, the US, Denmark, and other countries. Experts are now monitoring its growth closely, anticipating its potential impact during the colder months.

What Is the XEC Covid Variant?

XEC is a recombinant variant that combines characteristics of two previous Omicron subvariants: KS.1.1 and KP.3.3. These parent strains have contributed to recent Covid waves across the globe. KS.1.1, known as one of the "FLiRT variants," and KP.3.3, a part of the "FLuQE" family, exhibit unique mutations in the spike protein, giving XEC an edge in transmission.

Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease specialist at UCSF, notes that XEC possesses "tighter binding cells," potentially making it more transmissible and possibly more immune-evasive than earlier variants. While XEC may not cause a significant spike in hospitalizations or deaths, its enhanced ability to spread has scientists on alert.

How Does XEC Differ from Previous Variants?

XEC has unusual mutations, such as the T22N mutation and additional changes in the spike protein. These differences could provide it with a slight transmission advantage over other Covid variants circulating this fall. However, because XEC belongs to the Omicron lineage, its symptoms and overall severity are expected to be similar to those of previous Omicron strains.

Current Statistics on XEC and Covid-19 Spread

While specific case numbers for the XEC variant are limited, global health authorities continue to monitor its spread along with other Covid-19 variants. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that globally, during the four-week period from June 24 to July 21, 2024, new Covid-19 cases increased by 30% and deaths by 26% compared to the previous 28-day period, with over 186,000 new cases reported across 96 countries​(World Health Organization (WHO). This surge indicates that new variants like XEC may be contributing to the recent increase in cases.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States provides regular updates on Covid-19 trends, including hospitalizations, emergency department visits, and test positivity rates. However, specific data on the XEC variant's prevalence in the U.S. is not yet available​(CDC COVID-19 Data Tracker). Monitoring the overall Covid-19 trends is crucial as new variants emerge, especially as the XEC variant is believed to have a transmission advantage.

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) actively tracks and classifies SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern and interest. Detailed data on the spread of various variants, including XEC, across the EU/EEA, is regularly published, although specific numbers on XEC’s prevalence are still being analyzed​.

Symptoms of XEC Covid

The symptoms of the XEC variant are similar to those of previous Omicron variants. These include:

High temperature or fever

Cough and sore throat

Fatigue and body aches

Loss of smell and appetite

Congestion and runny nose

Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea in some cases

Most people recover within a few weeks, but those who are at higher risk, such as older adults or immunocompromised individuals, may experience more severe illness.

How Is XEC Spreading?

XEC has shown strong growth in Europe, especially in Denmark and Germany. Eric Topol, director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute, has suggested that XEC could become the next dominant variant over the winter. However, this process may take several weeks or even a couple of months.

Monitoring the spread of XEC is more challenging now due to less routine Covid testing compared to previous years. Health agencies, such as the CDC, are using alternative methods like wastewater surveillance to keep track of the virus's spread. Despite these limitations, early indications show that XEC is on the rise in various countries.

How Effective Are Current Vaccines Against XEC?

Since XEC is an offshoot of the Omicron lineage, existing vaccines are expected to provide protection against severe illness caused by this variant. Dr. Chin-Hong has expressed confidence in the updated vaccines, especially for those at higher risk, including older adults and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The vaccines, updated to target recent Covid variants, may not be specifically designed for XEC but should still offer a buffer of protection. Health experts recommend getting the updated booster shots to reduce the chance of infection and lower the risk of developing long Covid.

Who Should Get the Booster Shot?

Health authorities recommend that the following groups receive the updated booster:

Adults aged 65 years and over

Residents of care homes

Individuals over six months old in clinical risk groups

Front-line healthcare and social-care workers

The main vaccination drive for both flu and Covid-19 is set to start in October. However, those at higher risk or planning to travel in the fall should consider getting their booster shot earlier.

Expert opinion

Getting vaccinated is super important, especially for older adults. As we age, our immune systems just don’t work as well, which makes seniors more vulnerable to serious illnesses like COVID-19. During the pandemic, older adults were hit the hardest. In fact, according to the CDC, over 80% of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. were among those 65 and older. This really shows why getting vaccinated is a must – it significantly reduces the risk of severe illness and death in older adults. Plus, it helps take some of the strain off our healthcare system and keeps our communities healthier overall.

Best regards, Anna Klyauzova LinkedIn Profile Prolife Home Care

Protect Yourself This Winter

As the XEC variant continues to spread, it's important to follow public health guidelines to stay protected. In addition to getting vaccinated, wearing masks in crowded places, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing can help reduce the risk of infection.

FAQs About the XEC Covid Variant

Q: What are the symptoms of the XEC variant? A: The symptoms are similar to previous Omicron variants and include fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, body aches, congestion, and gastrointestinal issues.

Q: How is XEC different from other Covid variants? A: XEC is a recombinant variant from two Omicron subvariants, KS.1.1 and KP.3.3, with unique mutations that could make it more transmissible.

Q: Are current vaccines effective against the XEC variant? A: Yes, existing vaccines are expected to provide protection against severe illness caused by XEC, though they may not completely prevent infection.

Q: Who should get the updated Covid booster? A: Adults over 65, care home residents, people in clinical risk groups, and front-line healthcare workers are recommended to get the booster.

Conclusion

The XEC variant serves as a reminder that the Covid-19 virus continues to evolve. While vaccines may not be a complete shield against infection, they remain the best defense against severe illness and hospitalization. Global trends indicate a rise in Covid-19 cases, highlighting the importance of staying informed and following health recommendations. By getting vaccinated and adhering to public health guidelines, you can protect yourself and those around you as the winter season approaches.

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