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Covid news – live: Cases soar again in India as doctors warn of ‘new symptom’

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Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

Fri, April 14, 2023 at 3:53 AM EDT·3 min read

A new coronavirus strain dubbed Arcturus appears to be driving a surge in Covid-19 cases in India, prompting the country to resume vaccine production and sparking fears it could lead to a rise in cases in the UK and elsewhere.

 

India on Friday recorded 11,109 new Covid infections, the biggest jump in almost a year. The country’s active case count is now up to 49,662.

 

The XBB.1.16 strain, a sub-variant of Omicron, has been found in 22 countries, including Singapore, Australia, the UK and the US. Research indicates Arcturus could be one 1.2 times more infectious than the last major sub-variant, making it likely to become the dominant strain.

 

The spread of the strain, first detected in late January in India, is worrying experts, as it seems to exhibit unique symptoms in children, one of which is conjunctivitis.

The symptoms of the variant include high fever, cough, and “itchy” conjunctivitis or pinkeye, according to Vipin Vashishtha, a paediatrician and former head of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Immunisation.

 

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Fears new ‘Arcturus’ Covid variant could become dominant in UK
08:52 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarVirologist Dr Stephen Griffin from the University of Leeds said Arcturus is growing at a faster rate than other variants and is “rapidly outcompeting” others in India. He added that the new variant, which is now spreading globally, is particularly concerning because of limitations in genomic sequencing and tracking, leaving the UK “completely in the dark” after it stopped publishing ONS Covid case figures last month.So far in the UK, Arcturus accounts for just 0.4 per cent of cases, according to the GISAID virus sequencing database – but that proportion is expected to increase considerably.“Arcturus has a growth advantage of about 1.2 compared to what we’ve had recently,” Dr Griffin told The Independent. “It’s conceivable it could outcompete what we’ve had recently but there are other variants in the mix so it’s hard to know which one will become dominant.”Thomas Kingsley reports.Fears new ‘Arcturus’ Covid variant could become dominant in UK

What are the symptoms of the new Covid variant?
08:31 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarThe XBB.1.16 strain, a sub-variant of Omicron, has been found in 22 countries, including Singapore, Australia, the UK and the US.The variant, dubbed Arcturus, is believed to be responsible for an uptick in infections in India, leading to the government adopting new measures to stop its spread.The spread of the strain, first detected in late January, is worrying experts, as it seems to exhibit unique symptoms in children, one of which is conjunctivitis.Vipin Vashishtha, a paediatrician and former head of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Immunisation tweeted that “an infantile phenotype” of the variant seems to be emerging.The symptoms of the variant include high fever, cough, and “itchy” conjunctivitis or pinkeye, she said.Stuti Mishra reports.Latest Covid variant sweeping India appears to have this new symptom

08:01 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarWelcome to The Independent’s live blog tracking the uptick in Covid-19 cases in India and across the world.

 

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What is this "sudden illness" that is killing young people now?

 

 

 

Why isn't anyone paying attention and asking "died of what"?

 

They think you're too stupid to care or ask.

 

Too many YOUNG people dying in the last couple years. (that were healthy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/04/first-victim-loses-life-as-largest-fungal-infection-in-us-history-breaks-out-in-michigans-upper-peninsula/

 

 

 

First Victim Loses Life As Largest Fungal Infection In US History Breaks Out In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

 

100 Percent Fed Up – Billerud, a Swedish company that runs a paper mill in Michigan’s upper peninsula in the city of Escanaba, announced late Thursday that it intended to close the plant for three weeks following a fungal infection outbreak.

Billerud

The closure comes about a month after the outbreak started and, according to the company, will allow for deep cleaning.

Billerud said the temporary mill closure was a “precautionary measure,” yet, according to the Daily Mail, workers complained that Blastomycosis, a fungal infection, was first diagnosed in February. They also noted that the source of the problem still needed to be identified. Initially, Billerud told their employees to wear face masks to keep infection at bay after workers tested positive, showing they were suffering from a blastomycosis outbreak. The first positive cases were discovered in early March.

Face masks were ineffective at stifling the outbreak, and the numbers rose to 21 confirmed cases and an additional 76 probable cases by the second week of April, According to Delta and Menominee Counties public health officials. The health department also confirmed Friday that the first death resulting from the fungal infection had occurred.

Local health officer Michael Snyder, who is employed at the health department, said:

“We were saddened to hear this news. Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers go out to the family, friends, and coworkers who have lost their loved one.”

Billerud Operations vice president at the mill, Brian Peterson, also added his condolences saying:

“Everyone at Billerud is deeply saddened by this news. Anyone who works at our facility is part of our team, and we are keeping this individual, their family, coworkers, and friends in our thoughts and close to our hearts.”

 The Michigan paper mill looks to be the epicenter of what could be one of the largest fungal outbreaks in US history.
The name of the person who passed away has not yet been released, but it was a contractor at the mill who died from infection. Currently, twelve people have had to be hospitalized, and close to 100 more are suspected of having cases.
After confirming the death Friday, officials said they were ‘deeply saddened’ by the fatality and expressed their ‘heartfelt sympathies’ for the family. The cases are confined to only those who work at the mill or who have visited the site. There are no cases in the larger community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/04/lingerie-brand-billed-as-created-by-women-for-women-features-ad-of-biological-male-in-bra-and-panties/

 

 

Lingerie Brand Billed as “Created By Women, For Women” Features Ad of Biological Male in Bra and Panties

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Luxury lingerie brand Honey Birdette bills the company as created ‘by women, for women.”

Taking a page out of the Bud Light marketing plan, which led to a nationwide boycott resulting in the reported loss of reportedly over $7 billion in market cap value in recent days, Birdette “celebrated” women by putting a biological man in lingerie in a recent ad.

In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Birdette featured a male model in their new “RUBY” 3-piece lingerie set. Model Jake DuPree poses in a red bra, panties, and red matching stockings. The caption reads, “Red curtain moment! @jakedupree stars in the RUBY 3 piece set.”

Why a biological male is wearing a bra, with no breasts to support, is anyones guess.

Fox News reports:

It said, “UPDATE: Honey Birdette fosters an inclusive and diverse environment, and we will continue to use our voice to empower and support the LGBTQ+ community, women, and anyone who wants to feel fabulous in our lingerie.”

It also included a warning for those who don’t approve of the male wearing women’s underwear, stating, “While thoughtful and constructive discussions are important to push culture forward, hate speech and bullying will not be tolerated on our channels. Comments of this negative nature will be deleted.”

The group also added a message of support for the male model, saying, “@jakedupree, you are so talented and have our full support!”

The account also shut off comments for the post.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Stop trying to rewrite history..... you look stupid.

 

When will these IDIOTS stop making fools out of themselves? 

 

We are laughing at the people that actually believe this crap.

 

 

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Biden takes selfie with Irish nationalist Gerry Adams, who was public face of IRA terror group Gerry Adams was president of Sinn Fein between 1983 and 2018

 https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-takes-selfie-irish-nationalist-gerry-adams-who-was-public-face-of-ira-terror-group

 

 

 

 Biden takes selfie with Irish nationalist Gerry Adams, who was public face of IRA terror group Gerry Adams was president of Sinn Fein between 1983 and 2018

 

 

President Biden, during his visit to Ireland this week, took a selfie with a controversial Irish nationalist who had once been banned from British airwaves due to his role as the public face of the Irish Republican Army.

Gerry Adams, who is a former leader of Irish republican party Sinn Fein, took a selfie with Biden on Thursday.

"A presidential selfie," he tweeted.

Adams was president of Sinn Fein between 1983 and 2018. During the height of the IRA’s terrorist bombing campaign in the 1980s and 1990s, as part of its efforts to end British control over Northern Ireland, Sinn Fein acted as the political wing of the IRA.

In this handout image provided by the Irish Government, US President Joe Biden speaks at the official banquet dinner at Dublin Castle on April 13, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Julien Behal/Irish Government via Getty Images)

Adams has always denied membership in the IRA itself, although he has continued to face allegations that he was involved in its terrorist activities. Adams was one of a number of Irish republican officials who were banned from British airwaves by the government of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

Adams ultimately played a key role in moving Sinn Fein away from the IRA and helped secure the Good Friday agreement -- which largely brought an end to the terror campaign. He was later arrested in 2014 in connection with a 1972 murder, but was not charged.

Biden has a lengthy history with Adams. The pair have been photographed together before, and Biden was one of a number of senators who reportedly angered the British in the 90s by arguing publicly for Adams to be allowed into the U.S.

The Daily Telegraph reported that Biden wanted Adams to be given a visa in 1994, arguing it would bring him into the ongoing peace process, but that then-Prime Minister John Major’s government were angered by the move -- who did not want him to receive prestige and credibility. 

Documents obtained by the Telegraph showed that President Bill Clinton’s ultimate decision to grant Adams the visa left Major so angry he was not able to speak to his American counterpart until he was "in a calmer mood."

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Biden, who had once argued against the extradition of IRA terror suspects to face trial in Britain, has faced accusations of being anti-British and those accusations appeared during the Irish trip.Democratic Unionist Party Leader Arlene Foster said this week on GB News that Biden "hates the United Kingdom, I don’t think there’s any doubt about that."

The White House rejected that claim, describing the president’s track record as showing "that he is not anti-British."

"The president has been very actively engaged throughout his career dating back to when he was a senator in the peace process in Northern Ireland and that has involved meetings with leaders of all of Northern Ireland parties from both of the two main communities," Senior Director for Europe at the National Security Council Amanda Sloat said in a press conference. "The UK remains one of our strongest and closest allies and it's difficult, frankly, to think of an issue in the world that we are not closely cooperating with the British on."

Adam Shaw is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, primarily covering immigration and border security.

He can be reached at adam.shaw2@fox.com or on Twitter.

 

 

 https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/04/denver-area-high-school-closes-after-deaths-of-three-teachers-causes-of-death-are-still-pending/

 

 

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Denver Area High School Closes After Deaths of Three Teachers – Causes of Death are Still Pending

 

This week, a high school in the Denver area was forced to close after the death of three teachers, USA Today reported.

After the deaths of 24-year-old Madelaine Michelle Schmidt and 63-year-old Judith Briere Geoffroy, authorities at Eaglecrest High School in Aurora canceled all after-school events and classes for Wednesday.

“It is with great sadness that we share with you that Judith Geoffroy, ILC para, and Maddie Schmidt, ILC teacher, both passed away in the last 24 hours,” the district released in a statement. “These tragic deaths appear to be of natural causes and are unrelated. We have shared these losses with our staff and will have the district mental health team available to assist them in coping with their grief.”

According to Arapahoe County Corner’s Office, Schmidt experienced symptoms of bacterial meningitis before her death.

 

Read the release below:

An individual at Eaglecrest High School has been diagnosed with Neisseria meningitidis, a bacterial infection of the blood that can cause meningitis. Meningitis is a serious infection involving the lining around the brain and spinal cord. The symptoms can include severe headache, stiff neck, fever, chills, sleepiness, rash, nausea, vomiting, and being disoriented.

The bacteria are in saliva and may be spread from person to person through sharing food, beverages, eating utensils, or by kissing. Being in the same room or standing near the infected person is not considered extended close contact or a risk factor for infection. Symptoms of Neisseria meningitidis can develop 1-10 days following extended close contact (most commonly within 3-4 days).

Arapaho County Public Health and Eaglecrest High School are identifying and contacting persons who have been in close contact with the individual. These persons will be directed to contact their health care providers regarding appropriate intervention to prevent the spread of, or development of, the disease. However, if your child has any of the above symptoms, please contact your doctor immediately and bring this letter with you to any appointments or medical visits.

Arapahoe County Corner’s Office also suggested that Judith Briere Geoffroy experienced symptoms of bacterial meningitis.

 

USA Today reported:

Another teacher who worked with Schmidt at the same school also died over the weekend, Kelly C. Lear, a pathologist with the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office, confirmed.

Judith Geoffroy, a 63-year-old paraprofessional in the Integrated Learning Center, died but her official cause of death had not been confirmed according to a statement released Wednesday.

Lear said both the bodies of Geoffroy and Schmidt will undergo additional tests in the coming days.

“The causes of their deaths are pending ancillary testing; the presence or absence of bacterial meningitis will not be confirmed until those additional test results are final,” Lear wrote in the statement.

A third teacher in the school district also died over the weekend, but worked at a different school, Snell said.

Cherry Creek High School freshman baseball coach and Willow Creek Elementary Physical Education teacher Scott Nash passed away over the weekend.

“His death is an unrelated case and is not related to bacterial meningitis,” Snell said.“His death is an unrelated case and is not related to bacterial meningitis,” Snell said.

 

 

 

 

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