Covid 19

ABC News erroneously reported last week that the United States had reported its “highest single-day of COVID-19 deaths.” That was the headline on a segment aired August 13 that was shared on Good Morning America and elsewhere. Reason editor-at-large Nick Gillespie reported that the ABC anchor who introduced the information began the segment by claiming the “United States is reporting the highest number of deaths in a single day—nearly 1,500.” As the anchor spoke, however, a graphic displayed briefly completely undermined the alarmist claim that the coronavirus was somehow worse now than it was in the spring. “The graphic at least points out an important qualifier: The 1,490 deaths represent the deadliest day ‘since mid-May,’” Gillespie wrote. “In fact, according to The New York Time s’ count, the seven-day rolling average number of deaths in April was double what the current numbers are. If you look at the graphic, you can see that peak deaths plainly occurred months ago. But … [Read more...] about ABC Reports U.S. Just Had ‘Highest Single-Day of COVID-19 Deaths.’ That’s Not True. | The Daily Wire

Robert Kitchin/Stuff Ministry of Health advisers have unveiled a seven-pronged approach for surveillance of future coronavirus variants at the border. There are 4429 new reported Covid-19 community cases, as officials announce a further six deaths of people with the virus. There are 332 people in hospital with Covid-19, including seven patients in intensive care or high dependency care units, the Ministry of Health said on Sunday afternoon. The seven-day rolling average of community cases is just 80 less than it was the same day last week: as of Sunday it was 4911, whereas last Sunday it was 4991. All the six reported deaths happened within the past two days, the ministry said. READ MORE: Pfizer says tweaked Covid-19 vaccine boosts Omicron protection The big sick: Class numbers at levels you can count on one hand, as winter illness rips through Taranaki schools Emergency Department overcrowding flows back into ambulances Covid-19: Lockdowns, border … [Read more...] about Covid-19: 4429 new community cases, six further deaths reported

Bill Shera has gone from being the football dad on the sidelines to barely being able to get through the day. The 48-year-old New Plymouth man, who is fully vaccinated and had his booster shot, was diagnosed with long Covid after having the virus in March. The cold and flu-like symptoms left but the chronic fatigue never did. “I just never got better.” READ MORE: How are doctors unravelling the mystery of long Covid? We still don't know what causes long Covid-19, but scientists have a few ideas The Antidote: Five happy things to read about today, February 18 Shera, his wife Justine, and their 11-year-old son Aiden had desperately tried to avoid catching Covid due to Shera being immunocompromised due to a medication he takes, and Justine being five weeks post weight loss surgery. They had kept Aiden out of school for three weeks in hopes of not catching it, but he brought it home from a sleepover. “Covid itself was pretty mild for us, which, I think we got … [Read more...] about Long Covid sees man go from active football dad to needing naps everyday

Kate Middleton is known to be a royal tennis fan, however, last year was forced to make an early exit from Wimbledon over a dramatic reason, as per Mirror UK. The Duchess of Cambridge reportedly received a rare alert last year as she sat in the royal box enjoying the Wimbledon event. As Kate settled in her seat to watch British player Dan Evans playing a match, she was told that she had come into contact with someone who had then tested positive for COVID-19. The rules at the time, as we know, dictated that anyone exposed to COVID-19 had to go into self-isolation, and so, Kate had to immediately leave and go back to her home at Kensington Palace; she was vaccinated at the time and eventually tested negative for the virus. The incident meant that Kate missed other engagements that week but was able to return for the Wimbledon ladies’ final match. … [Read more...] about Kate Middleton forced to leave royal box at Wimbledon over dramatic reason

Princess Beatrice was reportedly humiliated while attending the Glastonbury festival after her card was declined three times while trying to pay for refreshments, a source was quoted saying by The Daily Star. Beatrice, the daughter of disgraced Prince Andrew, was spotted at the festival with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi as thousands descended at Glastonbury to enjoy the music, however, was left red-faced at the event. According to reports, Princess Beatrice stopped at the Pony Bistro at Glastonbury to buy herself some drinks, and after queueing up for a long time, tried to pay with a card, which wasn’t just declined once, but three times. The source’s direct quote said: “She tried to pay by card but it got declined three times.” Beatrice attended the festival as it made a grand comeback after two years of getting cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The royal couple cut a casual figure at the music fest, with Beatrice seen in a khaki shirt dress styled up with some … [Read more...] about Princess Beatrice humiliated at Glastonbury as card declined three times