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News18
2 days ago
- Health
- News18
Covid-19 Scare: Centre On Alert, Maharashtra Reports 84 New Cases
Last Updated: In Karnataka, a 63-year-old man who tested positive for COVID-19 died at a private hospital in Mysuru, bringing the total number of deaths in the state to three. Covid-19 cases in India are on the rise, with the Centre continuously monitoring and stepping up preparations to handle any situation. The sudden spike in cases across the country has raised concerns. Union Minister of State for Health and AYUSH (Independent Charge), Prataprao Jadhav, on Friday offered reassurance regarding preparations and said, 'Both our Central Health Department and the AYUSH Ministry are fully alert and closely monitoring the situation across all states. We have spoken with the respective Health and AYUSH Secretaries, as well as other concerned ministers." Here's the latest Covid-19 updates: – Maharashtra reported 84 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, bringing the total number of cases reported this year to 681, according to the state public health department. There are currently 467 active cases in the state. – Rajasthan's Health Minister, Gajendra Singh said on Friday that the state reported 54 cases and one death. He clarified that the death was linked to comorbidities, particularly tuberculosis, and that the current circulating variant resembles the common flu. – In Karnataka, a 63-year-old man who tested positive for Covid-19 died at a private hospital in Mysuru, bringing the total number of deaths in the state to three. – According to a health department statement, the patient died due to septic shock with MODS (Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome), AKI (Acute Kidney Injury) with oliguria, Covid pneumonia with ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) and hyponatraemia. – Mizoram also reported its first two cases of the year. The government issued an advisory urging people not to panic. – Meanwhile, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Thursday that a small number of Covid cases have been reported in the state, but there is no cause for concern. Testing and treatment facilities, including medicines, oxygen, and ICU beds, have been ensured. – On 26 May, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) stated that while Covid-19 cases are resurfacing in parts of the country, the circulating variants are currently exhibiting mild symptoms similar to the Omicron strain. First Published: May 30, 2025, 23:46 IST
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Highway Code rule many drivers may not realise they're breaking
It even applies on your own driveway A little-known Highway Code rule could land motorists with a £70 fine, and surprisingly, many drivers may be breaking it without realising. The car horn is essential for communication on the road, but it can become a liability if used "improperly". Rule 112 of the Highway Code states: "Use only while your vehicle is moving and you need to warn other road users of your presence. You MUST NOT use your horn while stationary on the road". This means that drivers who beep their horn in stationary traffic, or to signal their arrival, are technically falling foul of the rule. And it even applies on your own driveway. As well as this, using the horn aggressively is discouraged, and its use is strictly prohibited in built-up areas from 11.30pm to 7am - unless another road user poses a danger. Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) aren't limited to parking infractions; they can also be issued for breaching traffic regulations like improper horn use. PCNs vary in cost depending on the offence and location but generally range from £50-£70 in many UK areas, with discounts when paid within two weeks. Ignoring a PCN could lead to court action and potentially inflate the fine to as much as several thousand pounds. Drivers are also advised to check their horn is in working order prior to an MOT test as, according to the MOT inspection manual, the horn or audible warning system "must be loud enough to be heard by other road users" - or it would cause the vehicle to fail the test. There are specific requirements for the sound of the horn as well; it must not be mistaken for emergency service vehicles. Gongs, bells, and sirens are strictly prohibited, with the exception of vintage cars dating back to before 1906. The horn's tone should be "continuous and uniform" and not put out a "harsh or grating" noise.
Ottawa Citizen
4 days ago
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
The Ottawa Charge players have never been closer. Now, they're about to break up
Article content Just hours after the Ottawa Charge was dealt heartbreak in a third consecutive overtime loss to the Minnesota Frost, its players gathered in a nearby Saint Paul restaurant — sharing one of their last meals together before reality set in. Article content Their season was over after losing the PWHL finals 3-1. And with the league's expansion draft looming in just two weeks' time, the Charge players weren't pretending otherwise. In fact, forward Gabbie Hughes leaned right into it. Spotting general manager Mike Hirshfeld's unattended overcoat and arena credentials, she threw it on and said as gruffly as she could: Article content Article content Article content 'It's what you sign up for when you become a pro,' Hughes said in the team's season-end media availability. 'You don't know what the road is going to bring you.' Article content That uncertainty is especially poignant for the Charge, which stunned the league with its run to the playoff finals. But with expansion teams in Seattle and Vancouver entering the fold, rosters across the league are about to change dramatically. Article content 'It's exciting for the league, but as players, there's a lot of emotions that go with it,' forward Emily Clark added. 'You want (the Walter Cup) so bad, and you come so close, and you look around the room and you know the reality is that that exact group won't be together.' Article content Article content As the players shared laughs that night in Saint Paul, Hirshfeld and the Charge had already finalized the three players they intend to name on their protection list for June 3. Thursday, those players will be notified of their protection status during their exit meetings with Hirshfeld and coach Carla MacLeod. Article content Article content From there, this underdog team that came together at the right time will splinter as many players accept that they won't be reporting to Ottawa in the fall for training camp. While select players may be seeking an opportunity to play a more significant role elsewhere, the sense from the team's season-end press conference was that nobody wanted to leave. Article content Conversations about the draft have become commonplace among players, even as the nerves associated with it kick up another notch with the season having ended. Article content 'It's fun in its own right, to talk about what you think might happen around the league,' Clark said. 'Everyone you know wants to put their GM hat on.'
Hamilton Spectator
4 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
After close loss in PWHL final, Ottawa Charge brace for roster shakeup
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Charge have plenty to be proud of after a strong showing in the Professional Women's Hockey League's second season, but the real test lies ahead with inevitable roster changes on the horizon. Following a heartbreaking 2-1 overtime loss to the Minnesota Frost in the deciding Game 4 of the Walter Cup final on Monday, players were still processing the defeat while also dealing with uncertainty about what the team will look like next season. As the league prepares to expand into Vancouver and Seattle, the Charge, and the other five current teams, will lose four players to the expansion draft. Each team can protect three players initially, with the option to protect a fourth after two are selected. Protection lists are due next Tuesday, and with significant changes expected, the Charge's path forward is anything but certain. General manager Mike Hirshfeld said they have already decided on who they will protect and will be letting players know Thursday during exit meetings. 'It's going to be a tough day,' Hirshfeld said. 'I'm sure of it, not looking forward to some of the conversations, but I also understand that this is a great moment for this league.' The Charge (12-2-4-12) finished third in the regular season to advance to the playoffs for the first time. Ottawa beat the number-one seed Montreal Victoire in the opening semifinal round to earn a berth in the final. Ottawa had a strong showing in the final, but an inability to score when most needed proved costly as defending champion Minnesota took the best-of-five series 3-1. Every game required overtime and was decided by one goal. 'There's a lot to be proud of this group and this year, highs and lows, injuries of top players, and there's a lot that happened this year and to be where we ended up is pretty special,' said forward Gabbie Hughes. 'That just speaks volumes to the group that we have.' There was much to like from where Ottawa started the season to where it ended. The Charge failed to qualify for the playoffs last season, but were able to persevere and punch their ticket on the final day of the regular season. 'Really proud of the gains we made here from year one to year two,' said coach Carla MacLeod. 'But, you know, by no means are we going to sit back and rest on our laurels. We're going to keep going here, so there's a lot of opportunity ahead of us.' Much will be made of goaltender Gwyneth Philips' emergence. Philips had a limited role as Emerance Maschmeyer's backup early in the season, but when the veteran netminder went down in March the 25-year-old rookie stepped in with poise making a strong impression in net. Through eight playoff games Philips posted a .952 save percentage, made 257-of-270 saves throughout the Charge's playoff run and was named the 2025 Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP. 'For a goalie to have success, you know, people in front of them have to be playing well, and I think we played really well, especially defensively,' Philips said. 'And so I think definitely some other people in the series it could have gone to them, but I think it does kind of validate how good we were defensively.' Philips admitted the expansion draft served as incentive through the playoffs. 'We knew this team wasn't going to look the same, and how much respect and love we had for each other, we wanted to go out with a bang.' Brianne Jenner, Emily Clark, and Maschmeyer were Ottawa's first signings when the league launched, but it would be surprising to see all three return next season. While they understand it's part of the business it doesn't make it any easier. 'I think growth for the league is great, it's exciting,' said Clark. 'But obviously it's not lost on us that the reality is that there could be some big changes.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 28, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
4 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
After close loss in PWHL final, Ottawa Charge brace for roster shakeup
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Charge have plenty to be proud of after a strong showing in the Professional Women's Hockey League's second season, but the real test lies ahead with inevitable roster changes on the horizon. Following a heartbreaking 2-1 overtime loss to the Minnesota Frost in the deciding Game 4 of the Walter Cup final on Monday, players were still processing the defeat while also dealing with uncertainty about what the team will look like next season. As the league prepares to expand into Vancouver and Seattle, the Charge, and the other five current teams, will lose four players to the expansion draft. Each team can protect three players initially, with the option to protect a fourth after two are selected. Protection lists are due next Tuesday, and with significant changes expected, the Charge's path forward is anything but certain. General manager Mike Hirshfeld said they have already decided on who they will protect and will be letting players know Thursday during exit meetings. 'It's going to be a tough day,' Hirshfeld said. 'I'm sure of it, not looking forward to some of the conversations, but I also understand that this is a great moment for this league.' The Charge (12-2-4-12) finished third in the regular season to advance to the playoffs for the first time. Ottawa beat the number-one seed Montreal Victoire in the opening semifinal round to earn a berth in the final. Ottawa had a strong showing in the final, but an inability to score when most needed proved costly as defending champion Minnesota took the best-of-five series 3-1. Every game required overtime and was decided by one goal. 'There's a lot to be proud of this group and this year, highs and lows, injuries of top players, and there's a lot that happened this year and to be where we ended up is pretty special,' said forward Gabbie Hughes. 'That just speaks volumes to the group that we have.' There was much to like from where Ottawa started the season to where it ended. The Charge failed to qualify for the playoffs last season, but were able to persevere and punch their ticket on the final day of the regular season. 'Really proud of the gains we made here from year one to year two,' said coach Carla MacLeod. 'But, you know, by no means are we going to sit back and rest on our laurels. We're going to keep going here, so there's a lot of opportunity ahead of us.' Much will be made of goaltender Gwyneth Philips' emergence. Philips had a limited role as Emerance Maschmeyer's backup early in the season, but when the veteran netminder went down in March the 25-year-old rookie stepped in with poise making a strong impression in net. Through eight playoff games Philips posted a .952 save percentage, made 257-of-270 saves throughout the Charge's playoff run and was named the 2025 Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP. 'For a goalie to have success, you know, people in front of them have to be playing well, and I think we played really well, especially defensively,' Philips said. 'And so I think definitely some other people in the series it could have gone to them, but I think it does kind of validate how good we were defensively.' Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Philips admitted the expansion draft served as incentive through the playoffs. 'We knew this team wasn't going to look the same, and how much respect and love we had for each other, we wanted to go out with a bang.' Brianne Jenner, Emily Clark, and Maschmeyer were Ottawa's first signings when the league launched, but it would be surprising to see all three return next season. While they understand it's part of the business it doesn't make it any easier. 'I think growth for the league is great, it's exciting,' said Clark. 'But obviously it's not lost on us that the reality is that there could be some big changes.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 28, 2025.
