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Covid-19: These Are Most Likely Symptoms Of New Pirola Variant Identified In Five States
The most likely symptoms of a new COVID-19 variant with around 30 mutations are expected to be similar to the highly contagious Omicron strain based on reports so far.
COVID-related hospitalizations have increased in the US for six straight weeks, with a 19-percent increase reported in the most recent week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The BA.2.86 strain, known as Pirola, has now been identified in five states: New York, Texas, Michigan, Virginia, and Ohio.
The strain was first detected in Israel around Sunday, Aug. 20, and cases have also been identif…
Tributes Pour In For Newark's Rui Vieira, 50
Rui Vieira died on Sunday, June 11 at the age of 50 surrounded by his family, according to his obituary.
Born in Portugal, Rui emigrated to the United States in 1981, settling in The Ironbound neighborhood of Newark.
He was a laborer and member of his laborers union for more than 26 years, his obituary reads.
My old friend Rui Vieira passed away today R.I.P Rui we spent many great times together in our teen years! Many great... Posted by Chrissy Matos on Sunday, June 11, 2023
We lost a good guy today, Rest Easy Rui Vieira Posted by David Sousa on Sunday, June 11, 2023
He was ma…
Newark Motorcyclist Died Doing What He Loved
Helder Martins, 45, is being remembered as a loving father, son and brother.
A GoFundMe campaign has been created to assist the family. As of Wednesday, April 26, more than $13,000 has been raised.
Martins died in a motorcycle accident in Kearny on Friday, April 14. Born in Portugal, he came to the United States in 1996, living in Belleville, before moving to Newark. He worked as a foreman at JR Cruz Construction in Aberdeen and belonged to the Mondego Motorcycle Club in Kearny.
"He lives behind many broken hearts," Marina Rodrigues said. "Helder's life was shortened while doing somethi…
