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Time of India
22-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Fresh COVID-19 case detected in Odisha after two-and-a-half years, patient stable
A fresh COVID-19 case has been detected in Odisha after a gap of two-and-a-half years, and the condition of the patient is stable, a senior government official said here on Thursday. Health and Family Welfare Secretary S Aswathy said, "The patient is stable at present but the only concern is that the infected person has several comorbid conditions." Till now, neither the Union government nor the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued any advisory on COVID-19 transmission , she said. "The Health Department has been asked to monitor the situation and we are alert," she stated. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Rates Undo As per available information, sporadic COVID-19 cases are being detected in various parts of India and the patients are found infected with a mild strain, with the possibility of severity being very low, the health secretary said. "We have nothing to worry. We are monitoring the situation and are waiting for a fresh advisory from the Centre or the NCDC. Once we get it, we will take necessary steps accordingly," Aswathy said. Live Events She said no advisory has been issued for the public so far. "The situation is completely under control and there is no need to worry," she claimed. According to sources, the COVID-infected patient is undergoing treatment at a private hospital here. As per the COVID dashboard of the Odisha government, 26 cases were detected in the state on November 8, 2022.
Hans India
21-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
No Covid case reported in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Amid reports of the death of two COVID-infected patients in Maharashtra, the Health department of Odisha on Tuesday said no fresh coronavirus case was reported in the State. State Public Health Director Nilakantha Mishra said if anyone is found to be positive for the COVID infection, the sample of such a patient would be sent for genome sequencing to ascertain the variant of the virus. 'Till now, we have not detected any fresh COVID case. If we find such a patient, the sample will be sent for genome sequencing to determine its variant,' he said. Health authorities in India are keeping an eye on reports of a rise in COVID-19 cases in Singapore and Hong Kong, even as official sources on Monday asserted that the current coronavirus situation in the country was under control. 'However, people, especially those having co-morbidity, have to remain careful and take standard precautionary measures,' Mishra advised. Civic-run KEM Hospital on Monday clarified that the deaths of two patients at the medical facility in Mumbai were due to co-morbidities and not linked to COVID-19, as it advised people not to panic. The deaths of two COVID-19-infected patients — a 14-year-old girl and a woman aged 54 — have been reported at King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital in Parel, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said in a statement.
New York Post
12-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
NYC firefighter unions back Andrew Cuomo for mayor, solidifying labor support
The unions representing FDNY members are backing ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo for mayor, solidifying the frontrunner's support among labor groups weeks before a Democratic Party primary. Cuomo picked up the backing of the Uniformed Firefighters Association and the Uniformed Firefighters Officers Association after picking up endorsements from the department's ambulance workers' unions — EMS Local 2507 and EMS Officers Union Local 3621. Ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo picked up the backing of the Uniformed Firefighters Association and the Uniformed Firefighters Officers Association. LP Media 'Throughout his time as governor, Andrew Cuomo consistently demonstrated that he values the lives, safety, and dignity of New York's firefighters and first responders,' said Andrew Ansbro, UFA president. 'During the COVID-19 pandemic, when the city was under siege, he ensured emergency services were prioritized for PPE [personal protective equipment] and testing long before federal support arrived.' He also said Cuomo pushed through laws that protected 9/11 responders and their families. Ansbro's praise of Cuomo's management of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York counters severe criticism that he mishandled the outbreak — particularly when his administration issued a controversial March 2020 edict that required nursing homes to admit recovering COVID-infected patients discharged from hospitals. UFOA president James Brosi said Cuomo has supported the integrity of the civil service system and protecting pensions. 'As zoning changes and increased population density strain our resources, Andrew supports the expansion of public safety personnel and infrastructure to meet growing demands—ensuring that New York remains not only livable, but safe for all who call it home,' Brosi said. Cuomo vowed to champion the bravest in the FDNY. 'Being a firefighter isn't just a job—it's a calling,' Cuomo said. 'The brave men and women of the FDNY put their lives on the line every day, in aid of others, without hesitation.' Cuomo has solidified support among labor groups weeks before a Democratic Party primary. Michael Nagle In a statement, he mentioned the 343 firefighters killed responding to the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that toppled the World Trade Centers, and others who later died from illnesses from exposure to toxic fumes. 'I will never forget their sacrifices, and I will work to ensure that every branch of government provides these heroes with the resources they deserve,' the ex-governor said. Cuomo quickly emerged as the frontrunner in the mayoral primary despite having resigned as governor amid a slew of sexual misconduct claims he denies. He has secured the lion's share of endorsements from labor unions compared to his rivals including: the Teamsters, health care workers 1199SEIU, 32BJ SEIU, the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council and most of the construction trade unions. UFA, which represents 20,000 firefighters, endorsed Andrew Yang in the 2021 primary while current Mayor Eric Adams. had been previously received support from the UFOA — which has 7,500 members including lieutenants, captains, battalion chiefs, deputy chiefs, supervising fire marshals and medical officers.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Front-runner Andrew Cuomo using ‘Rose Garden' strategy in NYC mayoral bid, critics claim
There's the 'Rose Garden' strategy — and then there's the 'Cuo Garden' strategy. Ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo is running a 'Rose Garden' strategy in his comeback bid for mayor, keeping his interactions with the public and press to a minimum, an anti-Cuomo group claims. 'Andrew Cuomo plays the tough guy, but apparently he's too scared to take a question from a voter. This guy claims he's a crisis manager, but he's not willing to answer any difficult questions about how he would actually do the job,' said Lauren Hitt, a spokesperson for the anti-Cuomo group New Yorkers for Better Leadership. Front-runner Cuomo entered the campaign nearly a month ago and his camp dismissed the accusation as nonsense. The term 'Rose Garden' campaign was first used by then-Democrat candidate Jimmy Carter in the 1976 presidential election as an attack on incumbent Gerald Ford. Carter accused Ford of running a 'Rose Garden strategy' to get himself free publicity by signing bills into law and making pronouncements — using the prestige of his office to create PR opportunities without having to face scrutiny. Similarly, Cuomo's public exposure has been extremely limited, Hitt claimed. She said Cuomo should be confronted more directly over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly the controversial order directing COVID-infected hospital patients into nursing homes, and various scandals that could dog him if elected mayor. 'Won't Cuomo's baggage get in the way of running the City? We won't waste time trying to figure out what on earth an 'emotional romantic relationship' is, but it is clear the former governor continues to be dogged by lawsuits and other scandals,' said Hitt, referring to The Post's bombshell story last week about Cuomo's relationship with former top aide and adviser Melissa DeRosa. 'How will he ensure that drama doesn't distract him from the urgent task of running the City, as it has Mayor Adams?' One campaign strategist said Cuomo's frustrated opponents would be better served by focusing on their own campaigns, instead of obsessing over him. 'Every campaign wants to control the message — especially if you're the front-runner,' said political consultant O'Brien 'OB' Murray. 'Cuomo is a front-runner and everyone else is nipping at his heels. His rivals need to worry about their own campaigns.' Cuomo spoke at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem Sunday morning and attended a press conference at Queens Democratic Party headquarters in Forest Hills in the afternoon, where he accepted the endorsement of the borough's Democratic Party chairman, Rep. Gregory Meeks. 'Andrew Cuomo has been a tireless champion for New Yorkers, delivering results that have made our city and state stronger,' Chairman Meeks said. He fielded some questions afterwards. On March 17, Cuomo was grilled for two hours by the Post editorial board and on March 23 he attended a mayoral forum. The criticism was dismissed as 'provably false' by Cuomo campaign spokesman Richard Azzopardi who branded his opponents as 'the group of de Blasio rejects.' 'Since Governor Cuomo entered this race a month ago, he has spent his time with voters, men and women of the labor movement and various constituency groups across all 5 boroughs, while also doing interviews with the media, including an over 2 hour long on the record sit down with the New York Post, and having weekly gaggles,' Azzopardi said. The Cuomo rep also took umbrage with Hitt reviving speculation about an 'emotional romantic relationship' between Cuomo and DeRosa. 'Hilt is clearly a classless troll willing to dumpster dive because her 'super' PAC is desperate and hasn't been able to raise a dime because New Yorkers know Andrew Cuomo is the only candidate for the job and the last time New Yorkers trusted a feckless ideologue to have on the job training we got stuck with her old boss de Blasio,' Azzopardi said. Meanwhile, four of Cuomo's mayoral rivals for the Democratic nomination– Brad Lander, Zohran Mamdani, Adrienne Adams and Zellnor Myrie — walked into City Hall Park with arms linked to accept an endorsement from the left-leaning Working Families Party.. WFP co-director Ana María Archila emphasized the party's commitment to 'keeping our side united.' The WFP has not yet decided how it will rank these candidates — other than not ranking Cuomo or incumbent Mayor Eric Adams. 'New York city needs a leader who is able to unite people, who is able to lead with courage against authoritarian threats coming from the White House,' Archilla said. 'Being part of this dream team is a dream come true,' said Council Speaker Adrienne Adams. 'It is critical that public service is returned as a priority for mayor instead of personal interest and power. I'm not running for mayor for the power— I don't need the power. I'm running for mayor for the people because I'm one of the people. I'm running to empower all of you.'
