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State News
Multiple Eye Injuries Reported in Bengaluru Due to Firecracker Accidents
Bengaluru: Despite extensive awareness campaigns urging safety precautions during Diwali celebrations, firecracker-related accidents have resulted in multiple serious injuries in the city. As of now, three individuals are hospitalized at Shankar Hospital, three at Narayana Nethralaya, and one at Minto Hospital due to severe eye injuries incurred from fireworks. Among the injured is an eight-year-old boy who suffered significant damage…
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USA
US: Public Urged to Get Vaccinated as KP.3.1.1 Variant Drives Surge in COVID-19 Infections
The KP.3.1.1 COVID-19 variant has become the leading strain of SARS-CoV-2 in the United States, contributing to a surge in infections, as reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Belonging to the Omicron family, KP.3.1.1 is one of several JN.1-derived variants currently circulating in the country. The CDC’s latest data reveals that for the two-week period…
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World News
CDC Director Warns of Post-Thanksgiving Spike: COVID-19 and Other Viruses on the Rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a significant nationwide increase in key COVID-19 trends, marking the first major uptick in virus spread seen in months, reported American media. The most substantial increases are observed in the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic regions, with virtually all parts of the country experiencing accelerations. Data from emergency rooms and wastewater…
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World News
Salmonella Outbreak: FDA Issues Urgent Recall on Cantaloupes – Check Brands and Take Precautions
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has connected the consumption of the implicated fruit to a minimum of two fatalities, with 117 reported cases of illness and 61 hospitalizations across 34 states. Notably, 18 of these illnesses have been documented since November 24th, reported NBC News. In an ongoing investigation, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded…
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