India logged 17,073 new coronavirus infections, raising its tally to 4,34,07,046, while the daily positivity crossed 5% after over four months, the Union Health Ministry said on June 27. The death toll climbed to 5,25,020 with 21 fresh fatalities, data updated at 8 a.m. by the ministry stated. The active cases increased to 94,420, comprising 0.22% of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.57%, the ministry said. An increase of 1,844 cases was recorded in the active COVID-19 case count in a span of 24 hours, as per the data. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 5.62%, while the weekly positivity rate was recorded at 3.39%, it stated. The daily positivity crossed 5% after a gap of 139 days. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,27,87,606, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.21%. According to the ministry, 197.11 crore doses of vaccine have been administered in the country so far under … [Read more...] about India records 17,073 new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths; daily positivity rate 5.62%
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SK bioscience’s Covid-19 vaccine clears major hurdle
SK bioscience's GBP510, Korea's first homegrown Covid-19 vaccine [SK BIOSCIENCE] SK bioscience's Covid-19 vaccine candidate won approval recommendation from the Central Pharmaceutical Affairs Council (CPAC) under the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. That's the second hurdle SKYCovione cleared to get formal use approval, and the toughest. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety reviews drug candidates in three phases, so only one remains. "Based on the overall data regarding safety and efficacy, the CPAC advised that we could approve the use of SKYCovione," the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said Monday. The review was done by 12 outside experts and seven experts from the ministry. According to the data, SKYCovione had 2.93 times more neutralizing antibodies titers against the virus than AstraZeneca's vaccine. It also demonstrated higher immunogenicity. SKYCovione's Phase 3 clinical trials were comparative-style trials, which compare the immunogenicity of an … [Read more...] about SK bioscience’s Covid-19 vaccine clears major hurdle
Emmy Rossum reveals her one-year-old daughter got her first Covid-19 vaccine
Emmy Rossum revealed that her one-year-old daughter has received her first Covid-19 vaccine shot, after the child was born with antibodies . The 35-year-old actor shared the news on Instagram on Wednesday by posting a photo of her child in a doctor’s office, with her head turned away from the camera and a band aid on her arm. “An exciting day we’ve waited a long time for! Our daughter got her first covid vaccine!,” she wrote in the caption. In Rossum’s Instagram comments, fans showed support for Rossum and the child. “As a mother, I commend you and support you for this decision,” one wrote, while another said: “A good decision!” Recommended Angelyne: Emmy Rossum got blisters from fake breasts in unrecognisable character transformation Tom Holland and Emmy Rossum’s mother-son age gap in new series bemuses fans – but it may be deliberate Emmy Rossum: Donald Trump supporters have threatened to send me to gas chambers A … [Read more...] about Emmy Rossum reveals her one-year-old daughter got her first Covid-19 vaccine
Groom fumes time-off request for his wedding day was rejected: “Error”
A groom-to-be was left fuming after discovering the time-off request for his wedding day was rejected at work. The man shared his frustration to Reddit 's Antiwork forum, under username Acidalia-planitia, captioning the post: "PTO [paid time off] for my wedding week declined." He raged: "I'm getting married July 22 (very excited!!!!!!) and I saw last week my PTO for the week of was rejected . "Thought maybe it was an error, but I checked the schedule and I'm put on to work the 21st and 22nd, the actual f****** day of my wedding . Hope they figure something out cause I ain't going lmao." The post has amassed more than 27,000 upvotes since being shared on Sunday, and can be read here , as people were outraged on his behalf. Many People Outraged Reasonable-Bag1459 stated: "PTO stands for Prepare The Others, because you sure won't be there! Have a wonderful wedding!" HungrySummer admitted: "Yeah I don't work places where PTO has to be approved. PTO means I'm telling … [Read more...] about Groom fumes time-off request for his wedding day was rejected: “Error”
Queen Elizbeth II travels to Scotland for week of events
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 5 LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II has traveled to Scotland and attended a ceremony Monday as part of a week of events. The 96-year-old monarch, who has curtailed her public appearances in recent months because of ongoing problems in moving around, took part in the Ceremony of the Keys at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. The tradition sees the monarch handed the keys to the city and welcomed to her “ancient and hereditary kingdom of Scotland." A smiling Elizabeth stood in the forecourt at the palace, with a member of her entourage holding an umbrella over her head. The visit comes three weeks after the Platinum Jubilee, which marked the monarch's 70 years on the throne. She only made a few appearances during the four-day holiday weekend, with officials saying she experienced some “discomfort” during those events. Prince Charles, her son and heir to the … [Read more...] about Queen Elizbeth II travels to Scotland for week of events
Five highlights from former Ukraine ambassador Marie Yovanovitch’s testimony at Day 2 impeachment hearing
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch testified for hours on Friday about being removed from her post and attacks on her from President Donald Trump as part of the House Democrats' ongoing impeachment inquiry. Yovanovitch appeared before the House Intelligence Committee for a public hearing and was the third witness to testify to Congress this week about the Ukraine controversy. On Wednesday, diplomat William Taylor and State Department official George Kent gave damning testimony against the president. Yovanovitch was appointed ambassador under several different presidents, both Republican and Democrat, and began serving in Ukraine in August 2016. In May 2019, she was abruptly removed from her post even though, she says, her bosses assured her she'd done nothing wrong. The reasoning behind her dismissal has become a major focus of the House investigation of the president's conduct toward Ukraine. Yovanovitch told Congress that Trump and his personal attorney Rudy … [Read more...] about Five highlights from former Ukraine ambassador Marie Yovanovitch’s testimony at Day 2 impeachment hearing
Mathematician: Summer will probably see return of respirators
Although the summer started only a few days ago in Slovakia, the number of positive coronavirus cases is growing daily. Experts expected another wave of covid in the autumn. In an interview, mathematician and expert on the spread of the virus RICHARD KOLLÁR explains why the wave has come so soon, when will it culminate, what are the risks to human health, and how will it impact everyday life. Skryť Remove ad Article continues after video advertisement Skryť Remove ad Article continues after video advertisement In recent days, cases of infections with new variants have been growing. Is another wave starting? Not starting, it is already underway. We are seeing a significant increase in positive tests. Last few years we were accustomed to a new wave coming in autumn. This year it was not expected until September. How is it possible it has started at the beginning of summer? You have just exceeded the number … [Read more...] about Mathematician: Summer will probably see return of respirators
Dad torn apart online after sleeping with daughter’s “very pretty” friend
A man is being dragged online after confessing to a one-night stand with his daughter's best friend. User u/Affectionate_Tea_852 drew the wrath of the internet after sharing his story to Reddit 's TrueOffMyChest forum on June 26. In his post, the divorced dad explained that his daughter has a "very pretty 21-year-old friend" that he "couldn't resist," but is now regretting his decision to spend the night with her. He wrote: "'if I was younger, I'd totally date her. "She's my type. Blonde, tall, cute face, kind etc.'' Although the woman had always been "nice to him," they had recently begun flirting. He wrote: "She started calling me daddy over text, she said 'your daughter is so lucky, I wish you were my daddy.' "She texted me at night to ask me a question (it was an excuse, of course), I replied to the question, but she kept the conversation going. "She said 'I'm in bed right now but can't sleep... honestly I'd totally want a hug.'" The poster said he's "not a horny … [Read more...] about Dad torn apart online after sleeping with daughter’s “very pretty” friend
John Oliver Rages Against Dems’ Embarrassing Roe v. Wade Response
This week saw the highly politicized Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade , a landmark 1973 ruling protecting a woman’s right to an abortion (in other words, granting women bodily autonomy and keeping the government out of their uteruses). The move was met with widespread condemnation, especially given how right-wing organizations have launched an ugly decades-long campaign against a woman’s right to choose (including bribing Jane Roe, aka Norma McCorvey, to speak out against the decision) , and four of the five conservative Supreme Court justices who voted to strike down Roe —Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett—stating during their Senate confirmation hearings that it was settled law. The move will result in 22 states banning abortion, along with 13 states that immediately banned it due to trigger laws. “It’s absolutely horrifying,” exclaimed John Oliver on Sunday evening’s edition of Last Week Tonight , before taking aim at some of the … [Read more...] about John Oliver Rages Against Dems’ Embarrassing Roe v. Wade Response
Pink urges anti-abortion fans not to listen to her music: “We’re fine”
Pop star Pink has made her feelings towards the anti-abortion movement incredibly clear, suggesting they never listen to her music ever again. In the light of the overturning of Roe v. Wade , the singer, whose real name is Alecia Beth Moore, sent out an impassioned tweet over the weekend. There has been a number of protests held since the Supreme Court made a ruling that returns "the issue of abortion to the people's elected representatives." Celebrities have reacted with fury while Democratic politicians have also voiced their disapproval of the Supreme Court's decision. Musician Olivia Rodrigo even staged a musical protest against the decision at the Glastonbury music festival in the U.K. "Let's be clear: if you believe the government belongs in a woman's uterus, a gay persons business or marriage, or that racism is okay," Pink wrote on Twitter , before continuing, in all caps, "Then please in the name of your lord never f******listen to my music again." She … [Read more...] about Pink urges anti-abortion fans not to listen to her music: “We’re fine”