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Alarm bells in 53 European, Central Asian countries, WHO warns of new Covid wave

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Alarm bells in 53 European, Central Asian countries, WHO warns of new Covid wave

As many as 53 countries in Europe and Central Asia are facing the “real threat” of the re-emergence of the coronavirus pandemic in the coming weeks, or are already fighting a new wave of infections, which is exacerbated by the more contagious delta variant of the coronavirus. This situation. The World Health Organization (WHO) said. “We are at another critical point in the resurgence of the pandemic. Europe is back at the epicenter of the pandemic a year ago,” Hans Kluge, the head of WHO Europe, told the WHO European headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark reporter.

Kluge said that the number of cases is once again approaching the highest level in history, and the spread of the region eastward to the former Soviet Union republics in Central Asia is a “serious concern”. European countries must work harder to prevent the spread of the epidemic.

Kluge added that with the surge in deaths and new cases, the coronavirus will not spread further. He said the difference now is that the health authorities know more about the virus and have better tools to fight it. He said that relaxed preventive measures and lower vaccination rates in certain areas explained the recent surge. WHO Europe stated that there are nearly 1.8 million new Covid-19 cases in the region every week, an increase of about 6% over the previous week, with 24,000 cases.

The number of deaths during the same period may have increased by 12%. Kluge said that in the past week, the hospitalization rate due to Covid-19 has more than doubled in 53 countries. Kluge said that if this trajectory continues, by February, another 500,000 people in the region may die from the pandemic, he said. “Today, every country in Europe and Central Asia is facing the real threat of the resurgence of Covid-19, or is already fighting it.”

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

JK Rowling, whose Harry Potter book franchise gave Warner Bros a blockbuster film franchise, is also associated with its upcoming HBO series.

JK Rowling has remained decidedly steadfast on her controversial stance on the transgender community. In a statement to Variety, HBO explained why the author is still involved in its upcoming series on Harry Potter despite her problematic gender politics. (Also Read: This Oscar-nominated actor lost out on Luna Lovegood role in Harry Potter, says how it ‘stayed with me over the years’)

What HBO said

“We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter — the heartwarming books that speak to power of friendship, resolve and acceptance. JK Rowling has a right to express her personal views. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement,” HBO’s statement stated.

It also added that its parent company Warner Bros “been working with JK Rowling and in the Harry Potter business for over 20 years” and “her contribution has been invaluable.” The report also states that HBO chief Casey Bloys informed the media at an event on November 12 that JK Rowling was “very, very involved in the process selecting the writer and the director,” and her anti-trans statements “haven’t affected the casting or hiring of writers or productions staff.”

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A couple of days before that, Rowling had shared a screenshot of a tweet by an X user who wrote, “My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined” when the author had revealed that she’s “very involved” in the Harry Potter series. Rowling wrote along with the screenshot, “I’ve only just seen this response to me saying I’m very involved in the Harry Potter TV show and I think I’ve pulled something laughing.”

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Warner Bros launched an open casting call for the leads Harry, Hermoine and Ron, who were played by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, respectively, in the eight-part movie franchise.

The series will most likely go ahead with newcomers for the top three characters and mix it with veterans for the adult cast, like the movie franchise, which featured Richard Harris as Dumbledore and roped in Michael Gambon after his death. Late star Maggie Smith played Professor McGonagall, and Alan Rickman starred as Professor Snape.

Mark Rylance, 64, who won an Academy Award for best supporting actor in 2016 for his work in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies, is reportedly at the top of the casting wishlist to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series.

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