The number of Swedes applying for Norwegian citizenship has increased by more than 3,000% since January 2020.
More than 80,000 people have applied for Norwegian citizenship since a change in the law made it possible to apply for dual citizenship in January 2020, Norwegian Broadcasting (NRK) writes.
Almost 10% of the applicants are Swedes, according to figures from the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI).
Between January 2020 and June 2021, 8173 Swedes applied for Norwegian citizenship. In comparison, 261 Swedes applied the year before.
“Swedes make up the largest group of applicants. That’s a huge change. Many had probably waited a long time for the change in the law,” Øystein Tonstad Leknes, unit manager in the residence department at the UDI, told NRK.
U.S. officials said on Friday that the delta change of COVID-19 is reflected in the major strains of the world and is driving a surge in deaths across the United States, almost entirely among unvaccinated people.
Rochelle Walensky, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said in the news that COVID-19 cases have increased by 70% from the previous week, and the number of deaths has increased by 26%. Most of the surge occurred in vaccines. Bulletin for counties with below average vaccination rates.
“This is becoming an unvaccinated epidemic,” Varensky said, adding that 97% of COVID-19 patients in the United States are not vaccinated.
According to officials, four states accounted for 40% of the increase in cases, and Florida alone accounted for one-fifth of the country’s new cases in the past week.
Along with Florida, Arkansas, Missouri, Louisiana, and Nevada are listed as states with a significant increase in cases.
Jeff Zients, the White House coronavirus coordinator, said that “if and when” deployment is needed, the United States has enough to strengthen the supply of needles, but the focus now is to persuade those who are still hesitant to protect themselves and their families. On the positive side, Zients stated that approximately 5 million people in the country have been vaccinated in the past 10 days, many of whom are from states with low vaccination rates so far.
Currently, according to CDC statistics, 65.2% of the eligible population over the age of 12 have been vaccinated at least once, and 56.5% have been vaccinated, but there are big differences among the 50 states.
Teenage singer and actress Olivia Rodrigo (Olivia Rodrigo) spoke at the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday. Her “Good 4 U” reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 list this summer. Rodrigo shot a video there to encourage young people to get vaccinated in the case of coronavirus trends in the United States. (Susan Walsh/Associated Press)
US officials emphasized young people in targeted vaccination messages, saying they were hospitalized more frequently than at the beginning of the pandemic. Earlier this week, the White House brought teen pop star Olivia Rodrigo (Olivia Rodrigo) into the White House to serve some public service establishments.
In contrast, 79.3% of Americans over 65 were vaccinated, and the proportion of one-time vaccinations was 9% higher.
Los Angeles County restores indoor mask regulations
State and local officials are reconsidering the use of masks, most notably in Los Angeles County’s announcement late Thursday.
As cases in many parts of the United States have risen to worrying levels, the county has a population of 10 million and Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States, is among the jurisdictions that have recommended or mandated the wearing of masks or other epidemic restrictions in recent days. One.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said on Twitter on Thursday: “We require everyone in public places and indoors in businesses to wear masks, regardless of vaccination, so that we can stop the increase in the level of transmission that we are seeing.”
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The agency said the authorization will take effect one minute before midnight on Saturday night.
Before the announcement, Los Angeles County had reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for six consecutive days. As of Wednesday, nearly 400 people had been hospitalized for COVID-19, an increase of 275 from the previous week. Nine new COVID-19 deaths were reported on Wednesday.
More than 1,500 new infections were reported on Thursday.
Also on Thursday, California’s Sacramento and Fresno counties recommended that people who are vaccinated wear masks indoors. Officials in Austin, Texas, on Thursday urged unvaccinated or other high-risk groups to avoid travel, indoor gatherings, eating out and shopping, and to wear masks.
Earlier this week, Yolo County, California, also recommended wearing masks indoors. In Springfield, Missouri, children and teachers were required to wear masks during summer school.
Masks still need to be worn on public transport: CDC officials
Despite these trends, this week a group of Republican lawmakers introduced legislation to ban the wearing of masks on public transportation, arguing that as more and more Americans are vaccinated, these regulations no longer make sense. Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs stated that the transit mask regulations “only those who like to control our daily lives will comply.”
In mid-May, the CDC stated that in most places, fully vaccinated people can avoid wearing masks indoors—but there are some exceptions, such as border crossings.
People walked past the Salt Lake City International Airport on July 1. Air passenger traffic has picked up this month, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that wearing masks in public transportation is still essential. (Rick Bowmer/Associated Press)
A senior US health official signed a comprehensive order requiring masks to be worn on almost all forms of public transportation. He said masks are a key tool to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Marty Cetron, director of the Global Immigration and Quarantine Division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), told Reuters on Thursday that the agency’s “current position” is that the authorization should not be revoked.
“Masks are really powerful, and we should make sure they are part of our arsenal,” Cetron said in an interview. “We wear masks not just to protect ourselves-we wear masks because it is our way of caring for and expressing concern for each other.”
Regulations that have been implemented since January require all passengers to wear masks when in planes, ships, trains, subways, buses, taxis and carpooling, as well as in transportation hubs such as airports, bus or ferry terminals, train and subway stations, and ports.
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The requirement to wear masks has always been a huge source of friction on American aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday that since January 1, it has received 3,420 reports of unruly passengers, of which 2,559 were due to refusing to wear masks.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) stated that July 11 was the busiest day since February 2020, with nearly 2.2 million passengers.
“I know we are all just over emotionally, but I do think that if we realize that the virus is the enemy, not your compatriot or the person sitting next to you or the person sitting next to you or a piece of cloth, we will be together Success must be on the face,” Cetron said.
There is no expiration date for CDC transit mask orders. In April, TSA extended its mask requirements to September 13.
During Donald Trump’s administration, efforts by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to promote the mandatory use of masks during transportation were blocked.
Reaching State Pension age means Britons can unlock the payment to which they are entitled, however, older age milestones often come with other forms of support. At present, even earlier than the state pension age, people in England are able to get a free prescription at the age of 60. Exemptions are also applicable to those under the age of 16 or young people who remain in higher education.
Understandably, free prescriptions are particularly important to many older people.
The entitlement means these individuals do not have to worry about additional health costs for their needs.
However, the Government has today launched a consultation which is debating whether the cut-off point for a free prescription should be raised to 66 years old.
This, of course, would be in line with the state pension age, but could see more people having to wait longer for the entitlement.
But it is estimated this change could bring in up to £300million more for the NHS by the 2026/27 year.
Currently, the prescription charge is £9.35 per item, however, those who need more regular medication may benefit from a pre-payment plan.
This pre-payment certificate usually costs £108.12 for a total period of 12 months.
Health Minister James Bethell commented on the matter.
He said: “We are committed to improving patient care and supporting the NHS with the funding it needs to recover from this pandemic.
“The upper age exemption for free prescriptions used to align with the state pension age, but that link has been lost over the years.
“Prescription charges are an important source of income for the NHS, and the costs of providing free prescriptions continue to increase with our ageing population.
“I encourage anyone with views on our proposals to share them through the consultation response form, available online on GOV.UK.”
At present, in England, people receive free prescriptions upon turning 60 years of age.
The last time this was changed was in 1974 for women, and 1995 for men.
But another matter which has to be taken into consideration is the ever-rising state pension age which is likely to impact millions.
Due to the increase in life expectancy, the Government has plans to increase the state pension age in the future.
Between 2037 and 2039, the state pension age is planned to increase for both men and women to 68.
If the consultation were to go ahead and become policy, it could mean people are forced to wait even longer to receive free prescriptions.
The consultation period is set to run for eight weeks to allow Britons to contribute as much as possible.
The bosses of some of the largest American companies enjoyed higher compensation while millions of people were struggling to keep their jobs, a recent Wall Street Journal analysis has found.
According to the report, the median pay of chief executives at 300 public companies is on track for a record, jumping from $ 12.8 million in pre-pandemic 2019 to $ 13.7 million last year. RT’s Boom Bust discussed the staggering figures and rising inequality with author Professor Richard Wolff, host of the Economic Update.
“[The corporate world] is so divorced [from reality]… that really the issue isn’t anymore these numbers… But the real question is how long the mass of the American people are going to tolerate this,” Wolff said.
The analyst reminded Boom Bust that, in the twelve months beginning March 2020, some 60 million Americans faced some kind of unemployment. Additionally, companies are unwilling to pay more taxes, despite the fact that they would still be paying less than they used to pay before former US President Donald Trump lowered corporate taxes.
“It’s a level of disconnection of the people at the top from everybody else that is, in history anyway, a sign of a system reaching the end of its tolerability,” Wolff noted.
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common chronic liver disorders worldwide. It is associated with clinical states such as obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes, and covers a wide range of liver changes, ranging from simple steatosis to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. What is the link between fatty liver disease and insulin resistance and how can you improve it?
In a study published in the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and insulin resistance was analysed.
The study noted: “Metabolic disorders, such as lipid accumulation, insulin resistance, and inflammation, have been implicated in the pathogenesis of NAFLD, but the underlying mechanisms, including those that drive disease progression, are not fully understood.
“Insulin resistance and excessive fatty acids in the circulation lead to simple hepatic steatosis.
“We previously showed that insulin resistance promoted the progression from simple fatty liver to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.
“Insulin resistance is pivotal for the progression of NAFLD. It has been shown that NAFLD is closely associated with insulin resistance, as 70 to 80 percent of obese and diabetic patients have NAFLD.”
How to improve insulin resistance for a healthier liver
UK researchers looked at weight loss and also at certain biomarkers, or indications of fatty liver, such as levels of a liver enzyme known as ALT (alanine aminotransferase).
What they found is that in people who did not attempt to lose weight or tried with a standard weight loss diet were not very successful but those who participated in a more intensive program showed greater weight change and with it, improvement in their liver status.
Exactly how the weight loss improves liver health is not known for sure, the researchers say.
It could be that by improving control of blood sugar levels and reducing problems of insulin resistance may explain the positive changes in liver function, says study leader Dr Dimitrios Koutoukidis, a researcher at the University of Oxford.
Diagnosis
Most people with fatty liver disease don’t have symptoms, and that’s true even if it has developed into NASH, said Health Harvard.
The site added: “Only occasionally do people feel run-down, or they have an achy feeling in the upper right side of the abdomen, where the liver is located. So, more often than not, fatty liver disease and NASH are discovered incidentally, starting with higher-than-normal levels of liver enzymes on a routine blood test.
“Some researchers have developed formulas that use a simple blood test and measurements of various hormones, inflammatory factors, and liver enzymes to arrive at a diagnosis, but this work is at a preliminary stage.”
Fans 13 years of age or older must be prepared to show proof of vaccination plus a photo ID, or a negative COVID-19 test to sit in select sections.
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres announced Tuesday that Petco Park’s attendance limits have been increased to 33% of capacity in accordance with San Diego County’s move to the orange tier of the state’s coronavirus reopening system.
The changes will take place beginning Friday, when the Padres begin a homestand with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The updated limits will also make select sections of the ballpark available at 67% capacity for fans who are either fully vaccinated or have received a negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours of the first game they plan to attend. Fans 13 years of age or older must be prepared to show photo ID, plus proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.
There were mixed reactions from fans.
“I’m all about let’s go, let’s get back,” said Shelby Hudack.
On social media, some fans called it “stupid” and said it’s ruining the season.
Tickets are still pricey. StubHub, a ticketing partner with MLB shows the cheapest tickets for Saturday’s game are in Gallagher Park for $ 800 each and tickets are nearly $ 1,000 in the nosebleeds.
“If you want to watch a baseball game you got to pay for it at the end of the day,” said Oscar Minaya.
Masks will continue to be mandatory for all guests 2 years of age or older unless actively eating or drinking. Attendance also remains limited to California residents.
Fans may also now order concessions at contactless stands available on all levels of the park, though mobile ordering via the MLB Ballpark app will remain available for in-seat delivery. Cash will not be accepted, and fans are asked to use credit cards, Padres Pay, or other forms of digital payment.
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