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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, May 22 (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Brunei recorded 271 new Covid-19 cases yesterday, bringing the national tally of confirmed cases to 146,315. Of this, 267 cases were detected through the antigen rapid tests (ARTs), and four from the 267 RT-PCR laboratory tests performed in the past 24 hours. No Covid-19 fatalities were recorded in the past 24 hours. The latest COVID updates were shared by Minister of Defence II Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Halbi Mohd Yussof during the daily press conference yesterday. The minister said, “No cases are found categorised in Category 5, requiring treatment in the intensive care unit and no cases are reported in Category 4, requiring respiratory assistance and close monitoring.” Three hundred and thirty cases have recovered, bringing the total number of recoveries to 144,387. Meanwhile, there are 1,707 active cases, with 11 receiving treatment in hospitals and 1,696 undergoing self-isolation. … [Read more...] about Brunei: 33 per cent of children in age group five-11 have received second dose of vaccination; 271 new cases reported

Monkeypox cases continue to rise in the UK and some have even been found outside of London. Thankfully, it has a low transmission rate , meaning the spread of infection is remarkably slow. It is also hard to catch, but the NHS is still warning people to report early signs of infection. Typically, there is a one- to two-week window after first contact before symptoms start to show, though this is sometimes as late as three weeks. It has led to the hope that a vaccine is on the way to stop the spread quickly and effectively. There is good news, but the UK is far behind in the process. Is there a vaccine for monkeypox? The monkeypox vaccine hasn't been approved in the UK ( Image: Getty Images) Yes, and there has been one for some time - but it's not widely available in the UK yet. Monkeypox may be new to the UK but it has been prevalent for years in central and west Africa. As it is so similar to smallpox, a vaccine is available, but it hasn’t been … [Read more...] about Is there a monkeypox vaccine? What are the symptoms and how many UK cases are there now?

A smallpox vaccine is being offered to some healthcare workers and others who may have been exposed to monkeypox in the UK after a smattering of cases. In the UK, nine cases of the West African strain have been reported so far. A handful more cases have been confirmed in parts of Europe. There isn't a specific vaccine for monkeypox but a smallpox vaccine does offer some protection, a UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) spokesperson said. Data shows that vaccines that were used to eradicate smallpox are up to 85% effective against monkeypox, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Monkeypox is characterised by bumpy skin ( Image: via REUTERS) "Those who have required the vaccine have been offered it," the UKHSA spokesperson added, without disclosing specifics on how many people have been vaccinated so far. Monkeypox is a usually mild viral illness, characterised by symptoms of fever as well as a distinctive bumpy rash. There are two main strains: the … [Read more...] about Monkeypox outbreak sees smallpox vaccine offered to healthcare workers and exposed Brits

COVID-19 could end up taking down two presidents—the one who was grossly incompetent , and the one who expected to ride a vaccine to victory over the coronavirus. In other words, Donald Trump might very well have been re-elected if he had handled COVID responsibly. And while Joe Biden’s been an improvement, the perception of his management of the pandemic isn’t great, and that could be his undoing. A New York Times analysis of Biden’s decline in the polls from the mid-50s to his current 42 percent reveals that the downward pressure started well before the messy August 2021 exit from Afghanistan took its toll . The slippage in Biden’s numbers, in fact, coincided with the rise of the more transmissible Delta variant and with it, a growing awareness among the public that the administration’s cheery declaration of a post-vaccine “summer of freedom” had turned into something quite different. Biden’s Independence Day celebration was “the domestic equivalent of Mission … [Read more...] about Biden Needs to Fix His COVID Screwups if He Wants to Win Re-Election in 2024

D uring the height of the pandemic, after getting fully vaccinated, I had to do a few cross-border flights. They were not fun at all, but confusing and exasperating. Check-ins, security checks, body scans, customs and immigration clearances, uploading vaccine certificates, and downloading apps for departure and arrival are time-consuming and, in many instances, complicated even for the tech-savvy. I remember my first transoceanic flight on an Air India Jumbo Jet, Emperor Ashoka, from the Santa Cruz airport in Bombay to the JFK airport in New York City. The aircraft had a Mughal décor and it felt like a flying palace. The exquisite sari-clad cabin crew, the smell of the newly furbished interiors and the ambience, the roar of the jets, and the food and drinks, all had mesmerising appeal. That was the heyday of air travel. Stylish, vibrant advertisements depicting beautiful sceneries and young people extolled the virtues of flying. I reminisce one of the airlines’ commercial … [Read more...] about Air pocket

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories reported a close to 83% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit to ₹97 crore for the quarter ended March. Revenue from operations increased almost 15% to ₹5,474.9 crore. Denting the bottomline were the ₹741-crore impairment charges the generic drugmaker recorded on account of significant changes to market conditions for certain products, especially a decrease in market potential and increased competition leading to lower volumes, according to the results prepared under the Indian Accounting Standards. The company also made provisions towards an old litigation with the State of Texas, U.S. of ₹98 crore. For the fiscal, net profit climbed to ₹2,182.5 crore (₹1,951.6 crore) that came on an 11.6% increase in revenue from operations to ₹21,545.2 crore. “We delivered healthy growth in revenue, though the profits were impacted by impairment charges,” co-chairman and MD G.V. Prasad said. In spite of multiple external challenges, the core businesses … [Read more...] about Impairment charges drag Dr. Reddy’s Q4 net 83%

R. Ashwin (40 n.o., 23b, 2x3, 3x6) donned the role of finisher to give Rajasthan Royals a five-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings at Brabourne Stadium here on Friday. The win helped Royals (18 points) seal the second spot and set up a clash against Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 in Kolkata on May 24. Lucknow Super Giants is the other team to qualify. Pursuing a target of 151, Royals were cruising at 104 for three. Leg-spinner Prashant Solanki took out Yashasvi Jaiswal (59, 44b, 8x4, 1x6) and Shrimron Hetmyer (6, 7b, 1x4) in quick succession to set the alarm bells ringing in the dressing room. The experienced Ashwin, undaunted by the climbing required run-rate, managed to hit the big shots to ease the pressure. Ashwin and Riyan Parag (10 n.o., 10b, 1x4) carried Royals home with two balls to spare. Moeen Ali of the Chennai Super Kings raises his bat after scoring a fifty during T20 cricket match 68 of the Indian Premier League 2022 (IPL season 15), between Rajasthan Royals … [Read more...] about IPL 2022 – RR vs CSK | Ashwin, Jaiswal help Royals seal second spot

Virat Kohli (73, 54b, 8x4, 2x6) returned to form to give Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) an eight-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in its last group stage IPL match here on Thursday, May 19, 2022. The win kept RCB (16 points) in the hunt for a playoffs spot. If Delhi Capitals (14 points) loses to Mumbai Indians on Sunday, RCB will make the cut. Kohli, who has struggled for form this season, anchored the successful chase of 169. He was lucky early in his essay, when Rashid Khan put down a chance at deep square-leg. Rashid rushed in too early and could not get under the high ball. Kohli cashed in to record his highest score of the edition. Faf du Plessis (44, 38b, 5x4) and Kohli set RCB on the path to victory with a 115-run opening stand. Kohli reached his fifty with a six, leading the big crowd at the Wankhede Stadium to chant his name. Rashid, who engaged in a verbal banter with Kohli when he came on to bowl, eventually got his man stumped. At this stage, RCB needed a … [Read more...] about IPL 2022 | Kohli regains his touch, powers Royal Challengers to a comfortable win against Gujarat Titans

If there is one celebrity who could turn her baby bump into a fashion statement, it would be Rihanna. The singer-songwriter has not laid low during her pregnancy, instead choosing to embrace her changing body in the most stylish of ways. Pictured out and about in bold outfits – and even appearing on the cover of Vogue , as well as in an extensive fashion spread, Rihanna flaunts her belly readily. Fans have even gone to say that she has given maternity style a rebrand. Rihanna is not afraid to show off her pregnant figure, posting casual snaps on social media. Photo: Instagram/Rihanna Rather than choosing loose clothes to cover up, the 33-year-old star celebrates her curves. She is unashamed of not being the “ideal size” and appears at numerous red carpet events, making lace, crop tops and bare bellies the new glamorous uniform for mothers-to-be. Of course, she is not saying that all expecting mothers should dress this way. It is about signalling that women must have … [Read more...] about Celebrity Style: Why Rihanna is such a maverick in the fashion world

Lee Kyoung-Hoon holds up the AT&T Byron Nelson trophy after winning at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas on Sunday. [AP/YONHAP] Lee Kyoung-hoon defended his PGA title for the first time ever at the AT&T Byron Nelson with a one-stroke victory over Jordan Spieth on Sunday. After a career best 9-under 63 on Sunday, Lee carded an overall 26-under-par, 262, to clinch his second-ever PGA trophy. Lee, who competes as K.H. Lee, became the event’s first repeat winner since 1980, when Tom Watson defended his title. Lee now joins golf legends Watson, Sam Snead and Jack Nicklaus as only the fourth golfer to successfully defend an AT&T Byron Nelson title. Lee went into the final round with a four-shot deficit but made up for that difference with seven birdies and one eagle to repeat his success at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas. His overall score of 26-under, 262, was one stroke lower than last year’s winning score. Last May, Lee picked up his first ever PGA Tour win at … [Read more...] about Lee Kyoung-hoon defends title at AT&T Byron Nelson