EXPERTS have called for a return of social distancing as cases of the flu surge across the UK this Christmas. Even those with symptoms of a mild cold should consider self-isolating in case they carry a virus which could be fatal to those most vulnerable, health specialists warn. Advertisement 2 Health experts call for a return of social distancing (stock image) Credit: Getty 2 Family gatherings should also be avoided as well as wearing masks and social distancing - all to avoid passing on the horror bug, experts told MailOnline. Professor Paul Hunter from the University of East Anglia said: "If you are ill with flu you should stay away from other people for the first three days and preferably for the first week. "This is especially important if they are elderly or suffer from medical conditions that make them more at risk." For many people, having the flu will feel like an exaggerated cold. Advertisement read more in health SYMPTOM CHECK How to tell if you've got a hangover, Covid, flu or meningitis FLU BLOW Thousands of turkeys killed after bird flu outbreak days before Christmas The NHS states that flu symptoms can come on very quickly. They include: A sudden high temperature An aching body Feeling tired or exhausted A dry cough A sore throat A headache Difficulty sleeping Loss of appetite Diarrhoea or tummy pain Feeling sick and being sick The dry cough could be similar to the cough experienced by people who have contracted coronavirus . Most read in Health Breaking SHUT UP SHOP Major supermarkets recall jewellery stocking fillers over ‘chemical’ fears HAIR THIS Physical trait makes you '6 times more likely to go bald' - find clue in fingers BIRTH TRAGEDY Mum who begged 'don't let me die' after giving birth was 'left to bleed out' 'TOTAL SHOCK' After years of trying, a scan showed '1% miracle triplets' - then tragedy hit The NHS states that the symptoms are similar for children, but they can also get pain in their ear and appear less active. Advertisement The health service offers a free flu jab to those most at risk of getting the virus, so if you qualify then you can get it free anywhere that offers it. Who is eligible for free Covid, flu and RSV vaccines? In line with JCVI advice, those eligible for a flu vaccine this year include: From October 3: Those aged 65 years and over Those aged 18 years to under 65 years in clinical risk groups (as defined by the Green Book) Those at serious risk, including those with a BMI over 40, diabetes, heart and breathing conditions Those in long-stay residential care homes Carers in receipt of carer’s allowance, or those who are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person Close contacts of immunocompromised individuals Frontline workers in a social care setting without an employer-led occupational health scheme - including those working for a registered residential care or nursing home, registered domiciliary care providers, voluntary managed hospice providers Those who receive direct payments (personal budgets) or Personal Health budgets, such as Personal Assistants. From September 1: Pregnant women All children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2024 Primary school-aged children (from Reception to Year 6) Secondary school-aged children (from Year 7 to Year 11) All children in clinical risk groups aged from 6 months to less than 18 years Those eligible for an autumn Covid booster are: Residents in a care home for older adults All adults aged 65 years and over Persons aged 6 months to 64 years in a clinical risk group, as defined in the Green Book, including pregnant women Frontline health and social care workers and staff in care homes for older adults Those eligible for an RSV vaccine are: Pregnant people from 28 weeks onwards People aged 75 to 79 his can be at your doctor's surgery as well as supermarket pharmacies like Asda and high street favourites like Boots. If you're not in the eligible groups entitled to a free vaccination listed below, you can pay for a flu jab at certain stores. All children aged two and three All children in primary and all children in school Years seven to 11 in secondary school Children aged six months to 17 years with certain long-term health conditions Those aged six months to under 65 years in clinical risk group Pregnant women Those aged 65 years and over Unpaid carers Close contacts of immunocompromised individuals Frontline health and adult social care staff The latest data shows a high flu burden within the NHS with almost 3,000 Brits in England hospitalised as of the end of last week with the virus. Advertisement Over 150 of those are considered to be in a critical condition. In comparison, there were just 700 total hospitalisations at the same time last year. And experts also warn that the worst could be coming with there being a surge in illness brought on from socialising over the holiday season and New Year. Earlier this month, an average of 1,861 flu patients were in hospital every day, up from 1,099 the previous week - 3.5 times higher than the same time last year. Advertisement Health chiefs pleaded with Brits to get vaccinated immediately if eligible to avoid “festive flu" before it was "too late". Professor Sir Stephen Powis, boss of NHS England, said: "The tidal wave of flu cases and other seasonal viruses hitting hospitals is really concerning for patients and for the NHS - the figures are adding to our 'quad-demic' worries." Read more on the Scottish Sun SHOCK SWOOP Former Celtic boss 'lines up shock January transfer swoop for Kyogo Furuhashi' MAKE THE YULETIDE GREY White Christmas update for Scots as snow & 80mph winds wreak chaos He added: "With one week left to book your vaccine, I cannot stress enough the importance of getting booked in to protect yourself against serious illness and to avoid 'festive flu.'" Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting , said: "With A&Es facing record demand, we are continuing to encourage people to protect themselves, their family, and the NHS by getting vaccinated before it’s too late.” Advertisement Which cold and flu remedies actually work? Isabel Shaw, health reporter, put nine well-known cold and flu remedies to the test when she was struck down with the lurgy. Over a week, she tested products that targeted all symptoms associated with cold and flu, as well as treatments that only aimed to get rid of specific issues. These included: Hot honey and lemon Steam inhalation and Vicks Vaporub Echinacea Chicken soup A spicy curry Beechams All-in-One Oral Solution Strepsils Lemsip Max Sudafed Blocked Nose Spray She took into account pain reduction, and how quickly and for how long they worked. Read her full verdicts here .
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The FBI issued a stark warning for the millions preparing to shop on Cyber Monday: scam retail sites are numerous and sophisticated - remember to verify every retailer before pressing that 'buy' button. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the biggest sales days of the year, and they are also becoming a big scam day. The FBI revealed the five types of scams to watch out for that may crop up in various forms as you're bombarded with texts, emails, and ads ahead of Cyber Monday. The FBI-specific "nondelivery scams, nonpayment scams (for sellers), auction fraud, and gift card fraud " are the top rackets out there. FBI agent 'sexually assaulted' two women after promising them free tattoos and modeling work New York woman 'smiles' after stabbing 84-year-old mother to death on Thanksgiving, police say The FBI posted the warning on X: "Don't let holiday excitement cloud your judgment! Always verify the legitimacy of online retailers and be cautious with unsolicited offers. Learn how to spot a holiday scam at http://fbi.gov/holidayscams ." The bureau suggests watching out for: Non-delivery scams , where you pay for goods or services you find online, but you never receive your items Non-payment scams , where you ship purchased goods or services, but you never receive payment for them Auction fraud , where a product you purchase was misrepresented on an auction site Gift card fraud , where a seller asks you to pay with a pre-paid card While no one thinks they'll be the ones to fall for a scam , studies have shown otherwise. A NordVPN survey found 34 million Americans were scammed on Black Friday and Cyber Monday last year, losing millions of dollars. The Internet Crime Complaint Center’s (IC3) 2023 report found that non-payment and non-delivery scams cost people more than $281 million, and credit card fraud accounted for another $264 million in losses in 2023. Some retailers look legit but never actually send out the products, sellers list plenty of 'misrepresented' items on auction sites, while other retailers are specifically there to help spend gift cards. PayPal warns that "online shopping scams involve fraudsters setting up fake online stores or apps," that are advertised through social media. Fake stores still appear in your Google search results. The scam stores often use the fonts and colors of popular sites that they mimic, and those not paying attention may think they're shopping at a popular and legitimate retailer. DAILY NEWSLETTER: Sign up here to get the latest news and updates from the Mirror US straight to your inbox with our FREE newsletter. To help make sure you don't accidentally go broke shopping on cheap scam sites this winter, the FBI recommends using a credit card when shopping online and "checking your statement regularly. If you see a suspicious transaction, contact your credit card company to dispute the charge." The big credit card companies often have insurance and the power to investigate the scams and will refund you money. “Every year, thousands of people become victims of holiday scams. Scammers can rob you of hard-earned money, personal information, and, at the very least, a festive mood,” said the agency's website. “When shopping online during the holiday season—or any time of year—always be wary of deals that seem too good to be true,” the FBI added.
NEW DELHI: The need to get back to 7-8% growth against the backdrop of global challenges, geopolitical tensions and to ensure that the country remains on track to reach developed nation status by 2047 dominated deliberations at a meeting of economists with PM Modi Tuesday. At pre-Budget consultations under the theme - 'Maintaining India's growth momentum at a time of global uncertainty' - the PM emphasised that the 2047 goal could be achieved with changes in mindset. The PM's remark came in the context of plans needed for grabbing opportunities that may open up for the country in the wake of a possible tariff war between the US and China and how India can benefit and be part of the global value chain. Economists underlined the need to step up growth and offered suggestions on a range of issues, including employment generation , skill development, raising farm productivity, attracting investment and boosting exports. Growth has slumped to a seven-quarter low of 5.4% in the July-Sept quarter of the current financial year, raising alarm among policymakers and triggering calls for a cut in interest rates. Experts stress need to step up growth The sharp slowdown in growth in the second quarter has also prompted several agencies, including RBI, to revise growth downwards. Sources said a significant part of the meeting saw experts reinforcing the need to step up growth and deepen reforms across sectors, from the farm sector to taxation reforms both on indirect and direct taxes. Economists suggested a range of reforms for the farm sector such as a robust value chain for vegetables including TOP (tomato, onion and potato). Suggestions were also made on strategies to deal with climate change and energy transition. Issues linked to trade and exports were prominently discussed, with experts suggesting several measures including faster conclusion of free trade agreements, a strategy on tariffs and internationalisation of the rupee. For creating jobs, suggestions were made to deepen vocational training and inculcating dignity of labour. An official statement issued after the meeting, which was coordinated by govt think tank Niti Aayog , said participants shared their views on several significant issues including navigating challenges posed by global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, strategies to enhance employment, particularly among youth, and create sustainable job opportunities across sectors, strategies to align education and training programmes with the evolving needs of the job market, enhancing agricultural productivity and creating sustainable rural employment opportunities, attracting private investment and mobilising public funds for infrastructure projects to boost economic growth , creating jobs and promoting financial inclusion, boosting exports and attracting foreign investment. FM Nirmala Sitharaman, Niti Aayog vice chairman Suman Bery, CEO BVR Subrahmanyam, and senior officials of the PMO and finance ministry attended the meeting. Experts who attended included Surjit S Bhalla, Ashok Gulati, Sudipto Mundle, Dharmakirti Joshi, Janmejaya Sinha, Madan Sabnavis, Amita Batra, Ridham Desai, Chetan Ghate, Bharat Ramaswami, Soumya Kanti Ghosh, Siddhartha Sanyal, Laveesh Bhandari, Rajani Sinha, Keshab Das, Pritam Banerjee, Rahul Bajoria, Nikhil Gupta and Shashwat Alok. Ready to Master Stock Valuation? ET’s Workshop is just around the corner!
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AP News Summary at 5:04 p.m. ESTNOVI, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 21, 2024-- Lineage, Inc. (NASDAQ: LINE) (the “Company”), the world’s largest global temperature-controlled warehouse REIT, today announced the release of Economist Impact’s “Feeding the Future” report . Supported by Lineage, the new body of research explores the connection between food infrastructure and economic development in hard-to-reach geographies, calling for global collaboration toward building a food supply chain better equipped for feeding the world. Enough food is produced to feed the global population of 8 billion people daily , yet around 733 million people still go hungry , 3.1 billion cannot afford a healthy diet and 24% of the world’s calories go uneaten due to food loss and waste . Providing everyone with access to safe, nourishing food while eliminating waste and driving socioeconomic progress will require robust infrastructure – from warehousing and cold storage to transportation networks – that spans the entire global supply chain. “We are proud to partner with Economist Impact to shed light on the critical role that cold chain infrastructure plays in creating long-term solutions to hunger, boosting agricultural productivity, empowering communities and reducing waste globally,” said Greg Lehmkuhl, President and CEO of Lineage. “This research speaks to the enduring quality of our purpose at Lineage to transform the world’s food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world, and why it informs every decision we make across our global team.” The “Feeding the Future” report was conducted with Lineage’s support as part of Economist Impact’s Food Imperative . The Food Imperative initiative is designed to arm decision-makers with the data, insights and tools they need to develop more sustainable and secure solutions in their commitment to transform global food systems for the future. As part of this initiative, Economist Impact has also published a short, animated film illustrating how temperature-controlled supply chains enable global access to nutritious food from farm to fork, along with an article on the cold chain's role in feeding the world and transformative trends and technologies in the space. "At Economist Impact, our mission is to drive progress on the world's biggest issues with world-class policy research and global media amplification. With the Food Imperative initiative and Feeding the Future report, we’re bringing critical attention to the need for sustainable, resilient food systems,” said Pratima Singh, Principal and The Food Imperative Lead at Economist Impact. Economist Impact works with governments, corporations, foundations, and NGOs to create change and progress on topics like sustainability, health, and globalization. To view the full report and accompanying content, please visit impact.economist.com/sustainability/feeding-the-future . For more information about what Lineage is doing to advance a smarter, more sustainable and efficient food supply chain, visit onelineage.com . About Lineage Lineage, Inc. (NASDAQ: LINE) is the world’s largest global temperature-controlled warehouse REIT with a network of over 480 strategically located facilities totaling over 84 million square feet and approximately 3.0 billion cubic feet of capacity across countries in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Coupling end-to-end supply chain solutions and technology, Lineage partners with some of the world’s largest food and beverage producers, retailers, and distributors to help increase distribution efficiency, advance sustainability, minimize supply chain waste, and, most importantly, feed the world. Learn more at onelineage.com and join us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , and X . About Economist Impact Economist Impact combines the rigour of a think-tank with the creativity of a media brand to engage a globally influential audience. We believe that evidence-based insights can open debate, broaden perspectives and catalyse progress. The services offered by Economist Impact previously existed within The Economist Group as separate entities, including EIU Thought Leadership, EIU Public Policy, Economist Events and SignalNoise. Our track record spans 75 years across 205 countries. Along with creative storytelling, events expertise, design-thinking solutions and market-leading media products, we produce framework design, benchmarking, economic and social impact analysis, forecasting and scenario modelling, making Economist Impact's offering unique in the marketplace. Visit www.economistimpact.com for more information. Forward Looking Statements Certain statements contained in this press release may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Lineage intends for all such forward-looking statements to be covered by the applicable safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in those acts. Such forward-looking statements can generally be identified by Lineage’s use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” “seek,” “objective,” “goal,” “strategy,” “plan,” “focus,” “priority,” “should,” “could,” “potential,” “possible,” “look forward,” “optimistic,” or other similar words. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including known and unknown risks, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Therefore, such statements are not intended to be a guarantee of Lineage’s performance in future periods. Except as required by law, Lineage does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this release. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241121268511/en/ CONTACT: Media Contact Rory Swikle Senior Vice President, MikeWorldWide rswikle@mww.com KEYWORD: MICHIGAN UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMMERCIAL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY TRANSPORT REIT THOUGHT LEADERSHIP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOOD/BEVERAGE LOGISTICS/SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT RETAIL SOURCE: Lineage, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 11/21/2024 04:45 PM/DISC: 11/21/2024 04:45 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241121268511/enSyria is on the brink of a major political shift as opposition forces, spearheaded by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, have claimed significant victories across the country, most notably entering Damascus. This shocking advance marks the first time insurgents have reached the capital in five years. Reports indicate that President Bashar Assad has left Syria for an unknown destination, as the opposition continues its advances with little resistance from Syrian government forces. The rapid developments have triggered panic among Damascus residents, leading to widespread shortages and mass attempts to flee the country. The recent territorial gains by rebel forces have put Assad's regime in jeopardy and raised urgent calls for diplomatic talks. Foreign ministers from key nations, including Russia and Turkey, convened in Doha to explore potential avenues for a peaceful resolution to what has become a rapidly escalating conflict. (With inputs from agencies.)
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