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HATTERAS, N.C. (AP) — Ferry service along the North Carolina coast is experiencing interruptions because of a rising number of COVID-19 cases in crew members and mechanical issues on the vessels themselves. The Virginian-Pilot reports the Cedar Island, Swan Quarter and Hatteras routes are affected, the N.C. Department of Transportation said in a news release. Last Thursday, three ferries on the Pamlico Sound routes and one on the Hatteras route were out of service due to mechanical issues. In addition, COVID-19 cases are on the rise locally and have impacted recent departure schedules on the Hatteras route. The news release said that while nearly all recent cases have recovered and returned to work, future cases can't be predicted and could lead to other interruptions. Bad weather and sand build up created major delays on the Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry operation over the past few months. The Ocracoke Express passenger-only ferry began for the season this week and should ease some … [Read more...] about North Carolina ferries hit by COVID-19, mechanical issues

Jinho of Pentagon [ILGAN SPORTS] Boy band Pentagon’s Jinho tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday, Cube Entertainment announced Wednesday. Jinho has received two shots of a vaccine. “Jinho will not be making appearances until he recovers from the virus,” said the label in a statement. That includes in “Show! Champion,” a music program on MBC M, in which Pentagon was planning to appear on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Oh My Girl member Hyojung, who said she saw a positive result after using a self-test kit on Tuesday said she received the same result on Wednesday after a PCR test. Hyojung’s agency WM Entertainment said she’ll be treated at home and halt all activities. Hyojung has received two shots of a vaccine and a booster. Actor Lee Sang-yeob who appears in tvN’s variety show “Six Sense” and its head producer also tested positive on Wednesday, according to tvN. As a result, the premiere of the third season of the program, which was scheduled for March 11, will be pushed back a … [Read more...] about More entertainers test positive as Covid cases surge

STOCKHOLM (AP) – Sweden is recommending a fifth COVID-19 vaccine dose for people with an increased risk of becoming seriously ill, including pregnant women and anyone aged 65 and over, authorities said Tuesday, adding that the country must “be prepared for an increased spread during the upcoming autumn and winter season.” “The vaccine is our strongest tool for preventing serious illness and death,” Swedish Social Affairs Minister Lena Hallengren said, adding the pandemic is not over. As of Sept. 1, Sweden recommends that another booster shot is given to people aged 65 and older and people over 18 in the risk groups. The Swedish Public Health Agency said the latter includes pregnant women, people with weakened immune systems and people with heart and lung disease. “In general, the risk of serious illness is assessed as low for adults under the age of 65 who have been vaccinated with three doses, but the risk increases with age and varies within the group,” agency chief Karin … [Read more...] about Sweden Rolls Out Fifth Covid Shot

JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network): Adenovirus infection and post-Covid-19 infection are among a number of working hypotheses the government is investigating regarding the mysterious cause of the outbreak that has infected children across the globe. Deputy Health Minister Dante Saksono Harbuwono said on Monday (May 23) that one of the likely causes of the acute hepatitis outbreak was adenovirus infection among children. Adenovirus is a common pathogen that spreads from person to person and typically causes respiratory illness. “But, as regards to why [adenovirus infection] has suddenly popped up among children, we are still investigating that. We know that around 70 per cent of the children [with acute hepatitis] were infected with the adenovirus,” Dante said during a meeting with the House of Representatives Commission IX, which oversees demographic affairs, health and manpower. Another possibility, Dante said, was that the hepatitis outbreak could have been a … [Read more...] about Adenovirus, Covid-19 potential cause of hepatitis outbreak: Indonesia

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/Asia News Network): The Covid-19 Steering Committee on Tuesday (May 24) announced the discontinuation of the Early Endemic Phase under the National Covid-19 Recovery Framework which is set to end on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, paving the way for more lifting of restrictions. At the daily Covid-19 press conference at the Ministry of Health building in Commonwealth Drive, Berakas, Minster at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and Second Minister of Finance and Economy Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Mohd Amin Liew Abdullah (pic) said from June 1, 2022, the guidelines for Covid-19 control measures will be updated including: No limitation on the capacity of mass gatherings at home or in halls. All sporting activities including competitions or matches are allowed with no limitation on the number of spectators. Food preparation for any event at any premises is allowed without any restrictions including buffet meals. No age restriction for all congregations … [Read more...] about Brunei to end early endemic phase o May 31

This weekend, the Catholic Church made the news yet again over its views on abortion – this time concerning US House speaker Nancy Pelosi ’s ability to receive the sacrament of communion due to her pro-choice stance. While it’s no secret that the Catholic Church, and other churches, have been long-term vocal opponents of abortion , this move to block a sacrament from a politician is absolutely over the top. Religious organisations that involve themselves in politics in this way should lose their tax exempt status. Religious organisations are already not required to comply with rules that secular spaces must follow. For example, the Catholic Church has been blessed by the government with tax exemptions , as much as $3.5bn in government Covid-19 aid and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) bypassing . The requirements for these benefits are given to them under the condition of their religious organisation status. This status has responsibilities attached to … [Read more...] about If the Catholic Church can’t stay out of politics, it should start paying taxes

Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee will be marked in the U.K. with a wide range of events spread across a long weekend, as the nation celebrates the monarch's 70 years on the throne. Here is how you can watch and live stream the celebrations from the U.S. When Are The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations Taking Place? The celebrations will be spread across the U.K.'s four-day bank holiday (national holiday) weekend on Thursday, June 2 to Sunday, June 5. Although the Queen officially marked seven decades on the throne on February 6, 2022, the historic milestone will be celebrated during the long weekend, with events including the annual Trooping the Colour parade , a special Jubilee flypast over Buckingham Palace, and the central celebration—the Platinum Party at the Palace concert. Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning British monarch, and overtook Queen Victoria, who reigned for 63 years, in September 2015. How To Watch the Queen's Platinum Jubilee … [Read more...] about How to watch and live stream Queen’s Jubilee from the U.S.—Full schedule

Fox News' host Tucker Carlson has faced ridicule online after he called for the Democrats to dial down their rhetoric. During his show on Monday night, Carlson played a clip of former Fox News reporter Carl Cameron, who spoke on CNN on Saturday. Cameron said that Carlson had been "screaming fire in a crowded movie house". "The fact of the matter is, if you disturb the peace by starting a riot in a movie theatre, the cops are going to arrest you and you might end up in jail or you might end up in something worse," Cameron said. "That kind of stunt absolutely has to stop. Whether it is the anti-trust bill to take down and de-platform people who lie and put out falsehoods that cause damage and violent hate, there ought to be something done about it. "The administration is beginning to make a move on that, it has been way overdue," he said. A video clip of Carlson's reply to Cameron's statement has begun to go viral on Twitter and has been viewed over 580,000 times. … [Read more...] about Tucker Carlson mocked for telling Democrats to “de-escalate the rhetoric”

The downside of taking a vacation? Missing your pets, of course. But Cristy Alfaro from San Francisco has it all figured out. Recently sharing a trip to El Salvador with her 2-year-old Yorkshire Terrier Kobe, Alfaro told us about the pair's adorable trip. Alfaro has family in El Salvador and tries to visit them every year. "It's a lovely place to visit and take you out from your routine," she told Newsweek : "I have Kobe as an emotional support for my stress. He's been trained since he was 2 months old, but I decided to take him with me as a regular pet because I didn't want to deal with doctor's appointments, because of the situation with COVID it takes days to get appointments and the doctor's letter has to be up-to-date to travel with emotional support." Not wanting to leave him alone and stress either of them, Alfaro decided to take him with her. In a series of adorable pictures, Kobe can be seen waiting in the airport wearing a Hawaiian shirt and backpack, and later … [Read more...] about Adorable Yorkshire Terrier goes on holiday wearing Hawaiian shirt, backpack

Experts have drawn parallels to the recent coverage of the monkeypox virus to initial reporting about the HIV/AIDs epidemic in the 1980s, warning that it will fuel stigma and jeopardize the response to the outbreak. The United Nations AIDS agency (UNAIDS) said that "a significant proportion" of recent monkeypox cases have been identified among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men. But UNAIDS added that the World Health Organization ( WHO ) has said that available evidence suggests those who are most at risk are people who have had close physical contact with someone with monkeypox, and that risk is not limited to men who have sex with men. David Heymann, a leading advisor to WHO, said the recent cases appear to have gotten into the population through sexual contact . He told the Associated Press earlier this week that the leading theory to explain the recent spread was sexual transmission at raves held in Spain and Belgium. That has led to some reporting … [Read more...] about The dangerous parallel between monkeypox and AIDS