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Suffolk’s Chris Walker-Hebborn grabs a silver in relay at 2017 World Swimming Championships The Associated Press From working his way through two courses of antibiotics to finishing up with a silver medal, it was a rollercoaster of a meet for Suffolk’s Chris Walker-Hebborn at the 2017 World Swimming Championships. At 27, Walker-Hebborn, who grew up in Bury St Edmunds, was the oldest male swimmer picked for the team which headed to the Hungarian capital Budapest for the event. But his fifth World Championships did not go according to plan with a viral infection picked up in the run up to the competition seeing him laid low and requiring medical intervention. That ruled him out of the individual 100m backstroke as well as contention for the mixed medley relay team. He did finally get an outing in the Duna Arena pool on Sunday, first in the heats and then the final of the men’s 4x100m medley, and he was able to chip in with an opening backstroke leg of 54.20. That was half a second slower than he managed in last year’s Olympic final but considering his week, Walker-Hebborn was just relieved to at least play his part. “It’s been really tough competition, definitely a first for me,” said Walker-Hebborn. “I swam my way through two sets of antibiotics, I was pretty much on my deathbed at one point. That wasn’t a phenomenal swim from me but I managed to make the most of it and I’m lucky enough to be a part of fantastic team.” The team of Walker-Hebborn, Adam Peaty, James Guy and Duncan Scott still managed to post a new British record of 3:28.95 on the way to finishing as runners-up to America – the same result as in Rio last year. “It’s a golden ticket being a part of this team, these guys are so talented,” added Walker-Hebborn who will now take a few weeks off before refocusing on next year’s Commonwealth Games. “As soon as I can pull my finger out and have a good run in and get back to the form that I know that I’m capable of then we will definitely be challenging for that gold medal.” - You can help the next generation of young British swimmers by getting involved in SportsAid Week this September with five-time Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds OBE. Find out more about how you can support the week by visiting www.sportsaid.org.uk/sportsaidweek.

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Sunday Letters: David Adame, tort reform, college costs Copyright 2013: Houston Chronicle A fighter for rights Regarding "Latino leader set up historic Kennedy meeting" (Page B1, Thursday), I did not know David Adame but my admiration for him is deep. Adame was a ... Driver Castroneves pleads not guilty in tax case David Adame Photo by David Adame Entertainment Alliance Residential purchase kicks off development of Saint Nicholas School property "The Med Center is a vital part of the Houston economy, and we look forward to providing a great new multi-family community within close proximity to nearby workplaces, schools, retail and restaurants," David ... Himes to give back Weiner donations, calls for resignation (AP Photo/David Adame) Debbie Wasserman Schultz, (D-FL) Democratic National Committee Chair, speaks to reporters after calling on Rep. ... (AP Photo/David Adame) News > Norwalk 56 years later, see how JFK spent the night in Houston, hours before his assassination Kennedy and LULAC state director David Adame. Adame helped organize JFK visit to Houston Latino leader Adame, who got JFK to speak, dies By Mike Glenn David Adame, a longtime civil rights leader who helped organize a historic meeting between President John F. ... David Adame exchanged greetings with ... Real estate transactions Tom Lynch, David Adame and Angela Marston, with CBRE, represented the seller, Tbird Plaza, a partnership that has owned the center for more than14 years. ... Tom Lynch, David Adame and Angela Marston, with CBRE, ... Katy triathlete leads the pack with 374 races The couple, who met as students at the University of Minnesota, have two sons: Matthew, 31, and David, 34. ... "He is my eyes," said Adame, who completed the Aramco Half Marathon with Gill in January. ... ... Wade gets 50 on a dazzling day (AP Photo/David Adame) Sports Hard times in hurricane-hit Voodoo realm (AP Photo/David Adame) Voodoo priest Erol Josue participates in a Gede ceremony with other followers at his home in Miami Saturday Nov. 15, 2008. ... (AP Photo/David Adame) News Real estate transactions David Gerber of Gerber Realty represented the seller, MG Trustee. ... David Baker, Monte Calvert and Kelli Crutchfield of Transwestern represented the landlord, Beacon Investment Properties. ... CBRE brokers ... Historic Rice Hotel up for sale Post's David Ward said the property has been a treasured asset with a "uniqueness and historic character," but that the company, a publicly traded real estate investment trust, wants a portfolio of newer ... NCAA's Emmert says Miami case underscores need for reform (AP Photo/David Adame) Sports JFK after 50: A trip through Houston Kennedy and LULAC state director David Adame. From the archive: In Houston Kennedy and LULAC state director David Adame. From the archive: In Houston, JFK visit to Houston before assassination Kennedy and LULAC state director David Adame. Himes to give back Weiner donations, calls for resignation (AP Photo/David Adame) Queens residents hold a rally calling for the resignation of U.S. ... (AP Photo/David Karp) Rep. ... (AP Photo/David Karp) News > Norwalk SFGate: Day in Pictures Associated Press photo by David Adame Not milk: Observing Islamic tradition, a municipality employee covers a dairy drink billboard in Abu Dhabi as the United Arab Emirates prepares to mourn its president, Sheik ... Katy Police Report All three suspects, including driver David Adame, 19, of Katy, and passenger Michael Porter, 18, of Katy, were arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance.

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Supermarkets will be shut on Christmas Day in North Wales but you may be wondering when they reopen. The big stores reopen on Boxing Day so have a look at the times for Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Marks and Spencer. Have a look at our guide for when the Boxing Day sales start and what the last dates for delivery are. Anglesey Check opening times for Tesco in Benllech and Holyhead, Asda in Llangefni and Morrisons in Holyhead using our guide. Conwy Take a look at when Tesco is open in Llandudno Junction and Abergele, Asda in Llandudno, Morrisons in Colwyn Bay and Sainsbury's in Llandudno with our guide to Christmas opening hours in Conwy. Denbighshire Check when Tesco is open in Ruthin and Prestatyn, Asda in Rhyl, Morrisons in Denbigh and Sainsbury's in Rhyl with our guide to supermarket opening hours in Denbighshire. Flintshire Take a look at supermarket opening times for Flintshire using our guide to Christmas opening hours. Gwynedd Have a look at when Gwynedd supermarkets are open with our guide, including Tesco, Asda and Morrisons. Wrexham Check when the major supermarkets are open in Wrexham over Christmas with our guide to opening hours.

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Survey spotlights needs of Niagara dads According to Statistics Canada, there are about 4,000 births in Niagara every year. And that means many new dads who may need services and supports to help them raise their children. To that end, Niagara Region’s public health department is hosting a survey designed to get a better handle on the interests and needs of local dads. The fathering survey at niagararegion.ca/health is an initiative of the Dad Central Niagara group of service partners. Its questions include those that pertain to activities done with children, as well as routines and family activities. One asks how the dad shows love and appreciation to the child. Fathers are also asked to rate their community as one that supports children, and looks closely into the survey-taker’s demographics. The survey notes that by father, it means any biological dad, boyfriend, stepfather, grandfather, adoptive dad, or caregiver. “Dad Central Niagara is hoping to use this information to help support community priorities for fathers,” said Jeff Biletchi, manager of the public health department’s child health program. “It will help them plan around supporting fathers and activities.” Biletchi said 306 surveys were completed as of Thursday. The survey was launched in June and continues until Father’s Day 2017. “Our goal is to try and gather about 1,000 surveys, so we have a really good and diverse sample of dads in Niagara,” said Biletchi, also a co-chair of Dad Central. “That way, we’ll be able to help support them as much as we can in activities with our community partners, and not just the Region.” Biletchi said the survey is not only available on the website, but also in hardcopy form through community partners. He said early next year, volunteers at community events will also be on hand for fathers to take the surveys. Dad Central includes Strive Niagara, Brock University, Ontario Early Years Centres, Niagara Region children’s services, Kiwanis, Family Counselling Centre of Niagara, Family and Children’s Services Niagara, Bethlehem Housing and Support Services, and the Early Childhood Development Centre. donfraser@postmedia.com

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Suzuki’s bird of prey, the 2022 Hayabusa, has finally arrived More evolution than revolution, the latest iteration of the iconic bike is an electronic wonder Article content It’s been a gestation period worthy of an elephant, a new version of Suzuki’s iconic Hayabusa rumoured, teased and, for fans of the world’s fastest motorcycle, anticipated for at least five years now. Advertisement 2 Article content So many leaked patents, mock-ups, and spy shots have made the rounds of the motorcycling press that a cottage industry sprung up just to manage the latest sighting of the dive-bombing — Hayabusa is the Japanese name for a peregrine falcon, which can hit up to 325 kilometres an hour in a vertical hunting dive — GSX1300R. tap here to see other videos from our team. Suzuki’s bird of prey, the 2022 Hayabusa, has finally arrived Back to video The biggest surprise is that the big Gixxer’s engine remains largely unchanged, the 1,340-cc inline-four sharing the previous model’s basic bore, stroke, and compression ratio stats, the rumours of a 1,440-cc version or even a supercharger variant proving as false as a trumped-up election. There’s still a whopping 187 horsepower available, even if that’s a little down on the previous generation’s 194 ponies, mainly — as we’ve all been warned — because the new bike needed to meet Europe’s new, more-stringent Euro5 emissions standards. Advertisement 3 Article content The 2022 version’s 110 pound-feet of torque is also down a smidge, but Suzuki does promise there’s a wider powerband, though for the life of me, I never ever heard anyone complain about the big ‘Busa’s paucity of mid-range grunt. Suzuki still lists the top speed as 299 kilometres per hour, but as anyone who’s ever ridden a Hayabusa in anger knows, that has more to do with calming regulators’ nerves than actually limiting speed. The same familiarity applies to the basic chassis, which, though somewhat lightened, remains the familiar twin-spar aluminum jobbie of the original. Oh, the front brakes are a little larger, the rotors now measuring 320 millimetres in diameter — and the calipers some stylish and powerful Brembo Stylemas. But other than the details — the rear subframe is a little lighter — it’s all familiar territory. One minor detail that aging Suzuki fans of speed might appreciate, however, is that the handlebars are now some 12-mm closer to the rider; no more hunching over back-breaking clip-ons. Yeah! Advertisement 4 Article content What is all-new is the electronics package, now the most comprehensive in Suzuki’s lineup. Dubbed the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System, it includes an Inertial Measurement Unit powering a 10-stage traction control system; a wheelie control system with a similar number of settings (one presumes for different stages of crazed mono-wheeling); six different power modes (three preset and three customizable); a two-stage up and down quick shifter; three-stage engine brake control; three-stage launch control; cornering ABS; cruise control; hill-hold control; and even slope descent control to prevent the rear wheel lifting under heavy braking when traveling down a hill. Phew! Perhaps most interesting is an active speed limit control — not a governor! — which lets the rider set a personalized top speed, lest the Hayabusa’s famous facility for exceeding speed limits not be in the spirit of stunting laws. One thing we’re glad Suzuki didn’t futz with is the big bird’s styling. Immediately familiar, there have been some aerodynamic changes — again, think of a Japanese falcon diving at 200 miles per hour — that include an even slipperier front fairing and rear tail unit. But, other than some pretty snazzy paint jobs and even larger twin exhausts, Hayabusa enthusiasts will not feel slighted. So, if you’ve got $22,399, drag racing’s favourite son has returned and will be in Suzuki dealerships across the country soon.

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Synthetic chemical in consumer products linked to early death, study finds Synthetic chemicals called phthalates, found in hundreds of consumer products such as food storage containers, shampoo, makeup, perfume and children's toys, may contribute to some 91,000 to 107,000 premature deaths a year among people ages 55 to 64 in the United States, a new study found. People with the highest levels of phthalates had a greater risk of death from any cause, especially cardiovascular mortality, according to the study published Tuesday in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Pollution. The study estimated those deaths could cost the U.S. about US$40 to US$47 billion each year in lost economic productivity. "This study adds to the growing data base on the impact of plastics on the human body and bolsters public health and business cases for reducing or eliminating the use of plastics," said lead author Dr. Leonardo Trasande, a professor of pediatrics, environmental medicine and population health at NYU Langone Health in New York City. Phthalates are known to interfere with the body's mechanism for hormone production, known as the endocrine system, and they are "linked with developmental, reproductive, brain, immune, and other problems," according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Even small hormonal disruptions can cause "significant developmental and biological effects," the NIEHS states. Prior research has connected phthalates with reproductive problems, such as genital malformations and undescended testes in baby boys and lower sperm counts and testosterone levels in adult males. Previous studies have also linked phthalates to childhood obesity, asthma, cardiovascular issues and cancer. "These chemicals have a rap sheet," said Trasande, who also directs NYU Langone's Center for the Investigation of Environmental Hazards. "And the fact of the matter is that when you look at the entire body of evidence, it provides a haunting pattern of concern." The American Chemistry Council, which represents the U.S. chemical, plastics and chlorine industries, shared this statement with CNN via email: "Much of the content within Trasande et al's latest study is demonstrably inaccurate," wrote Eileen Conneely, ACC's senior director of chemical products and technology. She added the study lumped all phthalates into one group and failed to mention that the industry says high-molecular-weight phthalates like DINP and DIDP have lower toxicity than other phthalates. "Studies such as these fail to consider all phthalates individually and consistently ignore or downplay the existence of science-based, authoritative conclusions regarding the safety of high molecular weight phthalates," Conneely wrote. 'EVERYWHERE CHEMICALS' Often called "everywhere chemicals" because they are so common, phthalates are added to consumer products such as PVC plumbing, vinyl flooring, rain- and stain-resistant products, medical tubing, garden hoses, and some children's toys to make the plastic more flexible and harder to break. Other common exposures come from the use of phthalates in food packaging, detergents, clothing, furniture and automotive plastics. Phthalates are also added to personal care items such as shampoo, soap, hair spray and cosmetics to make fragrances last longer. People are exposed when they breath contaminated air or eat or drink foods that came into contact with the plastic, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Children crawl around and touch many things, then put their hands in their mouths. Because of that hand-to-mouth behaviour, phthalate particles in dust might be a greater risk for children than for adults," the CDC states. 'A SNAPSHOT IN TIME' The new study measured the urine concentration of phthalates in more than 5,000 adults between the ages of 55 and 64 and compared those levels to the risk of early death over an average of 10 years, Trasande said. Researchers controlled for preexisting heart disease, diabetes, cancer and other common conditions, poor eating habits, physical activity and body mass, and levels of other known hormone disruptors such as bisphenol A or BPA, he said. "However, I'm never going to tell you this is a definitive study," Trasande told CNN. "It is a snapshot in time and can only show an association." Learning exactly how phthalates may affect the body requires a gold-standard double-blinded randomized clinical trial, he said. Yet such a study will never be done, he added, "because we cannot ethically randomize people to be exposed to potentially toxic chemicals." "But we already know phthalates mess with the male sex hormone, testosterone, which is a predictor of adult cardiovascular disease. And we already know that these exposures can contribute to multiple conditions associated with mortality, such as obesity and diabetes," Trasande said. The chemical BPA has also been linked to abnormalities in male babies reproductive systems and later infertility issues in adult men, as well as obesity, heart disease, cancer and premature death from any cause. The synthetic compound was formerly found in most baby bottles, sippy cups and infant formula containers until parents boycotted those products over a decade ago. The FDA banned the chemical's use in bottles and sippy cups in 2012. It is possible to minimize your exposure to phthalates and other endocrine disruptors like BPA, which can still be found in the linings of canned goods and paper receipts, Trasande said. "First, avoid plastics as much as you can. Never put plastic containers in the microwave or dishwasher, where the heat can break down the linings so they might be absorbed more readily," he suggested. "In addition, cooking at home and reducing your use of processed foods can reduce the levels of the chemical exposures you come in contact with." Here are other tips to reduce you and your family's exposure: - Use unscented lotions and laundry detergents. - Use cleaning supplies without scents. - Use glass, stainless steel, ceramic or wood to hold and store foods. - Buy fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables instead of canned and processed versions. - Encourage frequent hand washing to remove chemicals from hands. - Avoid air fresheners and all plastics labeled as No. 3, No. 6 and No. 7 MORE POLITICS NEWS IN DEPTH Liberals' deal with NDP will keep Trudeau minority in power for 3 more years The federal Liberals and New Democrats have finalized an agreement that, if maintained, would keep Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government in power until June 2025, in exchange for progress on longstanding NDP priorities. Trudeau announced Tuesday morning that the confidence-and-supply agreement has been brokered, and is effective immediately. 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T.O. Rusheon Middle School librarian wins Laura Bush Foundation grant Claire Hernandez has a passion for books and reading. She knew from an early age that she wanted to be when she grew up and she’s made her way from the classroom to the library. Now, she’s sharing her passion with the students at T.O. Rusheon Middle School in Bossier City. “I enjoy getting the kids who don’t like to read interested in a book series and seeing them find what they like about reading,” Hernandez said. “They are required to have [Accelerated Reading] points so why not get them with books they actually enjoy.” Last year, Hernandez stumbled across a library grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. With declining budgets across the state, every little bit of money helps. “I thought ‘let’s try it. It doesn’t hurt to ask’,” she said. The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries chose 219 school libraries nationwide to receive $5,000 each to expand, update and diversity their library book and magazine collections. Hernandez was notified in April that she was one of two selected in Louisiana to receive a grant. “I definitely wasn’t expecting it,” Hernandez said. “It’s really, really exciting.” Hernandez said she plans to purchase more books as well as update several areas of the library. Not only will it benefit the students, but the teachers as well. The mission of the Laura Bush Foundation is to support the education of our nation’s children by providing funds to update, extend and diversify the book and print collections of America’s school libraries. Hernandez said she is grateful for this opportunity, one she said the school “may never get again.” “It’s very exciting to have this amount of money. $5,000 can buy a lot of great things,” she said. Hernandez was told to expect the money sometime in May, giving her the entire summer to plan, order and prepare the library for the new school year. Although she received the grant, Hernandez said the real winners are the students and teachers of Rusheon Middle. “The more you read, the more you know,” she said. “Reading is the core for how well students succeed in school. It doesn’t matter read, just read. It will help you immensely.” Hernandez thanked Principal Judy Madden and curriculum coach Afiya Code for their support and help with the grant application process. She encourages other teachers and faculty members to check for grants in their education field and to just give it a shot. “Sometimes all you have to do is ask,” Hernandez said.

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TAMPA — In what could be his final appearance in Florida, Marvel legend Stan Lee appeared at MegaCon Tampa Bay at the Tampa Convention Center to raise funds for Hurricane Irma relief. The Florida Orchestra: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Relive the magic of the film in high definition on a 40-foot screen while the orchestra performs every note of John Williams' score live on stage while the film plays. 2 p.m., Carol Morsani Hall at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N … MegaCon Tampa: The multi-genre convention brings a lineup of celebrity guests and comic book creators; hundreds of vendors; and panels and paid photo-ops. 10 a.m., Tampa Convention Center, 333 S Franklin St., Tampa. $25-$40; $10 children age 6-12; 5 and younger free. (813) 274-8511. TAMPA — Rachel Barcellona remembers that as a child singing was the only thing she felt comfortable doing in the company of most people, especially her classmates.

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TEAM Loughborough have won a magnificent seven medals in swimming, gymnastics and athletics on day six of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. In swimming Loughborough based swimmer Georgia Davies won the 50m backstroke in a new Games record time of 27.56. It was the second medal of the Games for Georgia, representing Wales, after winning silver in the 100m backstroke. Current Sport Scholar Adam Barrett won the gold medal and claimed a Games record as part of England’s team in the men’s 4x100m medley relay. It was Adam’s third medal of the Games. Fran Halsall won her fourth medal of the meet, silver in the women’s 4x100 medley relay for England, behind Australia. After the race Halsall said: “That was good – that was very good fun and then to watch the boys go and smash it up on the last relay was fantastic as well. “All the girls did a great job and going in on that last leg is always a bit tough especially being against Cate [Campbell], who is absolutely magnificent, but I think I went a second and a half faster than I did in my individual.” In other finals Roberto Pavoni and Joe Roebuck just missed out on the medals in the 200m individual medley - finishing in fifth and sixth place. Loughborough based swimmer Dan Fogg finished in seventh place in the 1500m freestyle. • In the artistic gymnastics men’s team event England, with Loughborough based Sam Oldham, won the gold medal with a score of 266.804 over the two days of competition. However he was unable to compete in the final two rotations after suffering an injury sustained when landing in the vault. Loughborough College and University students Harry Owen and Rob Sansby were part of the Wales team that finished in fifth place, with a combined score of 241.385. Harry also qualified for the Men’s Individual All-Around Final, which starts 1pm today. • In athletics University graduate Will Sharman repeated his performance from four years ago by winning the silver medal in the final of the 110m hurdles in 13.36. After the race Sharman said: “I can’t lie, I’m so happy to have got a medal. The competition in the Games this year has been very difficult, much more so than it was four years ago. “It was difficult for me at the beginning of the season to target being in the medals here but with the way with the preparation I have had I knew I was capable of a medal.” Former Loughborough Students’ Athletics Club member Laura Samuel broke through the 14 metre barrier for the first time to claim a personal best and a silver medal in the triple jump final. Loughborough based athlete Mark Dry won the bronze medal for host nation Scotland in the men’s hammer with a throw of 71.64m. Former Loughborough student Alex Smith was in fourth place with 70.99m. In the 10,000m final University graduate Beth Potter, representing Scotland, hit the front with nine laps to go to send the Hampden crowd into raptures. However the Kenyan athletes prevailed to take the medals, with Beth in fifth place in a personal best time of 32.33. Fellow University graduate Sonia Samuels was in seventh place in a time of 32.57. In the decathlon a series of fine performances saw graduate Ben Gregory record a personal best of 7725 points to finish in sixth place and Sports Scholar David Guest finish eighth with a season’s best score of 7516. After day one of the heptathlon Loughborough College graduate Jess Tappin is currently in fifth place with 3458 points. Loughborough based athlete and former Sports Scholar Martyn Rooney won his semi-final in the 400m in 45.22 to comfortably qualify for today’s final second fastest. In the men’s long jump University graduate JJ Jegede recorded 7.66m to qualify for tonight’s final. • In squash University graduate Daryl Selby started his campaign in the men’s and mixed doubles. Selby and partner James Willstrop overcame Gibraltar’s Anthony Brindle and Christian Navas in their Pool C encounter, winning 11-1, 11-4 in 21 minutes. Later in the day they claimed their second victory, 11-3, 11-6 against a Zambian pair. Selby also played in mixed doubles alongside Sarah Kippax, to beat Trinidad and Tobago’s Colin Ramasra and Kerrie Sample 11-1, 11-4. Selby said: “I’ve been itching to get on court all last week so it was nice for me to finally get on and James [men’s singles silver medallist] could get a bit of yesterday out of the legs. “The scores in that match probably don’t reflect how long the rallies were. But I thoroughly enjoyed my first match.” • In cycling Loughborough graduate Jessie Roberts rode for Scotland in the women’s cross country event, finishing in 11th place with a time of 1.47.32. • In netball Loughborough graduates Jo Harten, Jade Clarke and Ama Agbeze helped to secure a comfortable victory for England, 70-24 against Trinidad & Tobago. Graduate Becky James was part of the Wales squad that were defeated 61-41 by South Africa. • In men’s hockey England suffered their first loss of the Games, defeated 2-1 by New Zealand. They play their final group game against Canada on Thursday and will look to secure a top-two finish to progress to the semi-finals. The England squad includes six former Loughborough Students’ players. Fellow former Loughborough Students’ players Peter Swainson and Owain Dolan-Gray were in the Wales squad that were defeated 5-1 by South Africa.

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TORONTO -- A COVID-19 variant first discovered in South Africa, is making headlines around the world as scientists work to determine its transmissibility and antibody-evading properties. According to a study that has yet to be peer reviewed, variant C.1.2 was first identified in South Africa and has been circulating since May 2021. It has since been detected in at least seven other countries. WHAT IS VARIANT C.1.2? The South African researchers said in their Aug. 24 publication that the C.1.2 variant shares some mutations with all four variants of concern, and has a number of additional mutations. The researchers added that the mutations C.1.2 has in common with the variants of concern are associated with more transmissibility and antibody-evading properties, but that it's too early to confirm if C.1.2 will share these traits. They are also working to confirm if the additional mutations will make the variant spread more or less effectively. The World Health Organization is currently tracking four variants of concern: Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta. There are also five variants of interest being tracked closely by the WHO. Variant C.1.2 does not fall under either category. The new variant is not yet named according to the new convention adopted by the WHO because it is not considered a variant of concern or a variant of interest. If the WHO change their opinion on the C.1.2 variant, it will then be assigned a Greek alphabet designation. SHOULD CANADIANS BE CONCERNED? Currently, variant C.1.2 has not been found in Canada, but all four variants of concern have been. Delta is the dominant strain across the country. The WHO has said that they were first made aware of C.1.2 in July 2021. "WHO is in touch with researchers in South Africa, who first presented their findings on the variant C.1.2 to the WHO Virus Evolution Working Group in July 2021," the WHO said in a statement to CTVNews.ca on Tuesday. "Thanks to these scientific collaborations, WHO is able to quickly monitor and assess variants, and alert the world of any risk posed by these variants. According to WHO, about 100 sequences of the C.1.2 variant have been reported around the world dating back to the original identified in South Africa in May. "As of now, it does not appear to be increasing in circulation," they added. According to a press release by the Network for Genomics Surveillance in South Africa, C.1.2 has been detected in all South African provinces. It currently makes up less than 2 per cent of genomes in South Africa.

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TORONTO -- A new study has found that multi-system inflammatory syndrome, a rare but serious immune response that has predominantly been reported in children, can also occur in adults after acute COVID-19 infection. The study, conducted by researchers with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), found that multi-system inflammatory syndrome in adults (MIS-A) can present approximately four weeks after contracting COVID-19 with "heterogeneous clinical symptoms." These symptoms include fever, low blood pressure, abdominal pain, cardiovascular dysfunction, shortness of breath, and diarrhea. The study, published in the peer-reviewed medical journal JAMA Network Open in September, found that those with a multi-system inflammatory response have more severe reactions to the virus. Multi-system inflammatory response affects about one in 1,000 children and occurs when different parts of the body – including but not limited to the heart, lungs, and skin – become inflamed. However, the latest study suggest adults with the condition become more severely ill than children, requiring longer stays in hospital and more frequent need for ventilation. Researchers identified 221 patients with MIS-A by conducting case report literature reviews and examining cases reported to the CDC. The patients were a median age of 21, and 70 per cent were men. The study also reported that Black and Hispanic patients made up a higher proportion of cases. According to the study, 58 per cent of participants had no underlying comorbidity. Compared to children who develop the condition, the study reports that adult patients were more likely to have a previous "symptomatic COVID-19-like illness" roughly 28 days prior, and present with myocarditis, cardiac dysfunction, as well as arterial thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, or deep venous thrombosis. More than half of cases studied (57 per cent) were admitted to the intensive care unit, with 47 per cent requiring respiratory support and 7 per cent dying, according to the study. The study noted that adults with MIS had a median of five organ systems affected by the condition, and an average hospital stay of eight days. Researchers say their findings suggest that "MIS-A is a serious hyperinflammatory condition" that can cause "extrapulmonary multiorgan dysfunction" in affected adults. However, the study authors acknowledge that MIS in adults has not been well studied, and say improved understanding, diagnosis and treatment of the condition may mitigate COVID-19 morbidity and mortality. "It is important for the clinical and public health community to suspect and identify MIS-A, a delayed immunologic response to SARS-CoV-2 infection in adults with hyperinflammation, by exercising clinical acumen and considering empirical treatment to reduce related morbidity and mortality," the authors wrote.

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TORONTO -- Fully vaccinated individuals who experience breakthrough infections of the highly transmissible and globally dominant Delta variant can still spread the virus to vaccinated household members, though at lower rates than those who are unvaccinated, a new British study suggests. The latest findings published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases this week show that while COVID-19 vaccines do lower risks of infection, there is still a 25 per cent chance, or one in four risk, of catching the Delta variant from a vaccinated person living in the same household. The risk of transmission to an unvaccinated household member is close to 40 per cent. Experts told CTVNews.ca that as vaccination rates increase, so will the number of breakthrough cases, simply because there are fewer unvaccinated people. In addition, many breakthrough cases are asymptomatic and would otherwise go unnoticed. But the rate of hospitalizations and deaths remain considerably higher among unvaccinated people than those who have had both shots. Previous studies have already established that vaccines help prevent serious illness and death, but research suggests they may be less effective against the Delta variant. One major U.K. study published in August that looked at the effectiveness of the Pfizer-BioNTech and AstraZeneca shots, the vaccines included in The Lancet study, showed that they remained effective against the Delta variant at 88 per cent with Pfizer (down from almost 94 per cent with the Alpha variant) and 67 per cent (down from 74.5 per cent) with the AstraZeneca version. Studies have also shown that while their effectiveness against Delta-driven hospitalizations also fell, they remained high overall. The Lacet study, led by Imperial College London and the U.K. Health Security Agency, also showed that while fully vaccinated individuals recovered from infection more quickly than those who did not get any shots, the amount of the SARS-CoV-2 virus found in both groups were similar at their peaks. This could explain why vaccinated individuals can still transmit the virus in close quarters, researchers said. “Vaccines are critical to controlling the pandemic ... However, our findings show that vaccination alone is not enough to prevent people from being infected with the delta variant and spreading it in household settings,” said co-author Ajit Lalvani, a professor with Imperial College London, in a statement. “The ongoing transmission we are seeing between vaccinated people makes it essential for unvaccinated people to get vaccinated to protect themselves from acquiring infection and severe COVID-19, especially as more people will be spending time inside in close proximity during the winter months.” Household transmission is known as a dominant source of infection spread, but the Lancet study is among the few so far that sheds light on the Delta variant and how vaccinated individuals who are asymptomatic or only mildly sick can still contract the virus and pass it on. The study recruited 621 individuals between September 2020 and September 2021 for two studies, one on the Alpha variant and pre-Alpha cases, and one on the Delta. Participants were swabbed daily for up to 20 days, providing a total of 8,145 upper respiratory tract samples. Seventy-one participants had the Delta variant and were mildly sick or showed no symptoms. Scientists tracked 205 household contacts for the Delta cohort through daily polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing. Sixty-two per cent, or 126 contacts, were fully vaccinated, 19 per cent, or 39 individuals, had received one dose, and 19 per cent, or 40 individuals, were unvaccinated. Ultimately, 31 out of the 126 fully vaccinated household contacts, or 25 per cent, were infected with the Delta variant, while 15 out of the 40 unvaccinated contacts, or 38 per cent, became infected. The median length time since vaccination for those who were infected was 101 days. For uninfected contacts, it was 64 days, which suggests waning protection and increased risk of infection after about three months, researchers said, findings that bolster evidence that booster shots will be necessary. “This finding is consistent with the known protective effect of COVID-19 vaccination against infection. Notwithstanding, these findings indicate continued risk of infection in household contacts despite vaccination,” the authors wrote in the paper, noting that their findings of the secondary attack rate was higher than studies conducted before the Delta variant emerged. The PCR tests also measured the amount of virus present, known as viral load, in the samples. Results found that the viral load fell most quickly among those who are vaccinated compared with those who were unvaccinated, results that are in line with other studies. However, at its peak, the amount of virus present in vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals were comparable. “Our findings provide important insights into the effect of vaccination in the face of new variants, and specifically, why the delta variant is continuing to cause high COVID-19 case numbers around the world, even in countries with high vaccination rates,” lead author Dr. Anika Singanayagam with Imperial College London said in a statement. “Continued public health and social measures to curb transmission thus remain important, even in vaccinated individuals.”

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