Kerala state in India has called for caution in response to a surge in Covid-19 cases but emphasized that there is no need for panic. The uptick is linked to the identification of JN.1, a sub-variant of the virus, which has previously been identified in various countries, including the United States and China. The World Health Organization (WHO) assures that all authorized Covid-19 vaccines remain effective against JN.1.
Taiwan has issued a cautionary advisory, urging both its elderly and young citizens to avoid travel to mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, citing a recent surge in respiratory illnesses in the region. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi countered concerns, asserting that Chinese authorities have effectively addressed the situation. In response to the rise in respiratory illnesses, the World Health Organization (WHO) had requested comprehensive information from China, with a WHO official later stating that the current spike is not as severe as pre-Covid-19 levels, and no novel or abnormal pathogens have been identified in these cases.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a significant legal challenge against Amazon, accusing the company of fraudulent activities related to pricing practices. This lawsuit, supported by 17 state attorneys general, represents the latest in a series of legal actions against Amazon during the Biden administration.
Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who have long claimed that the late Michael Jackson sexually abused them during their childhood, and were prominently featured in the 2019 documentary "Leaving Neverland," have been granted the opportunity to revive their previously dismissed lawsuits against Jackson's estate. This development stems from a court opinion filed on Friday and obtained by CNN.