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Contradicting federal guidance, Florida will recommend against Covid vaccines for healthy children.
Contradicting steerage from the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention, Florida will quickly advocate that wholesome kids not get vaccinated in opposition to Covid-19, the state’s surgeon normal, Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo, introduced on Monday.
“The Florida Division of Well being goes to be the primary state to formally advocate in opposition to the Covid-19 vaccines for wholesome kids,” stated Dr. Ladapo, who has expressed skepticism in regards to the vaccines’ effectiveness.
He made the announcement on the finish of a 90-minute dialogue convened by Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, titled “The Curtain Shut on Covid Theater.” (“Watch it earlier than YouTube takes it down,” learn the put up on the governor’s Fb web page linking to video of the occasion, an obvious reference to the removing of coronavirus misinformation from social media platforms.)
In the course of the dialogue, Dr. Ladapo, a DeSantis appointee, and different panelists cited research suggesting restricted or quickly waning safety in opposition to an infection from the coronavirus vaccine in kids, who already had decrease an infection charges than adults.
“We’re type of scraping on the backside of the barrel, notably with wholesome children,” Dr. Ladapo stated.
A number of research have proven that though vaccine efficacy in opposition to an infection wanes over time, the immune response stays extremely protecting in opposition to hospitalization and loss of life, even in opposition to the extremely contagious Omicron variant.
The C.D.C. has urged dad and mom to get their kids vaccinated. “Covid-19 could make kids very sick and trigger kids to be hospitalized,” the company’s web site says. “In some conditions, the problems from an infection can result in loss of life.”
The federal government notes that vaccinating kids may also defend members of the family who aren’t eligible for vaccination — together with kids youthful than 5 — or who’re at elevated threat for critical sickness if contaminated. Extra kids have been hospitalized throughout the Omicron surge than at some other level within the pandemic.
Requested about Florida’s transfer at a White Home information convention on Monday afternoon, the press secretary Jen Psaki stated federal suggestions on vaccines have been vetted so that folks may believe in them.
“It’s deeply disturbing that there are politicians peddling conspiracy theories on the market and casting doubt on vaccination when it’s our greatest software in opposition to the virus and the perfect software to stop even youngsters from being hospitalized,” she stated.
Most public well being specialists disagree with how shortly Florida dropped virus mitigation measures; greater than 70,000 folks have died in complete. However Mr. DeSantis has solely develop into extra strident in his method over time. The governor and Dr. Ladapo have appeared to step up their campaign in opposition to what they’ve characterised as pointless and dangerous pandemic insurance policies ever for the reason that Florida Senate confirmed the surgeon normal to his job final month.
The day after the affirmation vote, the 2 males issued new virus pointers that they stated would “buck” the C.D.C. These pointers included urging companies to not require workers to put on masks.
Final week, Mr. DeSantis angrily confronted a bunch of highschool college students at an occasion organized by the governor’s workplace over the masks the scholars have been carrying whereas standing behind his lectern.
“You should not have to put on these masks,” he scolded them. “I imply, please take them off. Truthfully, it’s not doing something, and we’ve obtained to cease with this Covid theater. So if you wish to put on it, wonderful, however that is ridiculous.”
Video capturing the second went viral. Mr. DeSantis’s marketing campaign seized on the chance to boost funds for his re-election.
Adeel Hassan contributed reporting.
The strikes came a day after heavy bombardment of Beirut’s southern suburbs and as heavy ground fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants continues in southern Lebanon, with Israeli troops pushing further into the country.
At least 11 people were killed and dozens more injured after Israeli airstrikes devastated parts of central Beirut on Saturday – with diplomats scrambling to broker a ceasefire in the country.
The strike destroyed an eight-story building, leaving a crater in the ground, and was the fourth on the Lebanese capital in less than a week.
Lebanon’s civil defence said the death toll was provisional as emergency responders were still digging through the rubble looking for survivors.
A separate drone strike in the southern port city of Tyre killed one person and injured another, according to the country’s National News Agency.
Israel’s military did not issue a warning for residents to evacuate prior to the strikes in central Beirut and would not comment on those strikes or on the one in Tyre.
The news comes as heavy ground fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants continues in southern Lebanon, with Israeli troops pushing farther from the border.
US envoy Amos Hochstein travelled to the region this week in an attempt to broker a ceasefire deal to end the more than 13 months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, which escalated into full-on war over the last two months.
More than 3,500 people have been killed and over 15,000 wounded by Israeli bombardment in Lebanon, according to the Lebanese health ministry. 1.2 million people, or a quarter of the Lebanese population, were reportedly displaced by the fighting.
On the Israeli side, about 90 soldiers and nearly 50 civilians have been killed by rockets, drones and missiles in northern Israel and in fighting in Lebanon.
The world’s most expensive house is located in London, England.
Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the king, is widely considered the most expensive house in the world, valued at around $4.9 billion.
Buckingham Palace is far from a traditional house with 775 rooms and 50,000 people visiting each year for receptions, dinners, state banquets and other events, according to the royal family website.
Buckingham Palace is considered the most expensive house in the world. (Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images I Fox Photos/Getty Images)
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This, of course, is outside the half million tourists who visit the destination each year. In 2023-2024, about 530,000 tourists visited Buckingham Palace, according to Statista.
In addition to viewing the breathtaking palace, visitors often watch the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony.
For those who want a look inside Buckingham Palace, guests can view the state rooms in the summer as well as on select dates in the winter and spring when small guided tours are available, according to the Royal Collection Trust website.
The Changing of the Guard ceremony is one many tourists observe while visiting Buckingham Palace. (Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Images)
OWNER OF WORLD’S LARGEST CAR COLLECTION HAS OVER 7,000 VEHICLES IN HIS POSSESSION
Since 1837, Buckingham Palace has been the official London residence of the United Kingdom’s sovereigns, according to the royal family website.
Among the 775 rooms located in Buckingham Palace are 19 state rooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 188 bedrooms for staff, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms, according to the royal family website.
The royal palace is full of breathtaking places, including the White Drawing Room, the Throne Room, the Ballroom and the 47-meter Picture Gallery filled with historical art.
The royal family waves to the public from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during events. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
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The Grand Staircase and 39-acre Palace Garden are other highlights.
The balcony of the royal palace is where generations of royals have stepped out for public appearances.
Another home ranked as one of the most expensive is Antilia in Mumbai, India.
Antilia holds the Guinness World Record for the “most expensive private house in the world.”
The mansion is estimated to be worth between $1 billion and $2 billion, according to Architectural Digest India.
It is owned by business magnate Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries.
The most expensive private residence is Antilia in Mubai, India, which is owned by Mukesh Ambani. (Dhiraj Singh/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
The 400,000-square-foot residence is 570 feet tall.
The 27 stories of Antilia include numerous swimming pools, a spa and a theater, according to Guinness World Records.
The property also includes 168 parking spaces and three helipads.
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