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South African experts expressed concern about the increasing number of young children infected with Covid-19, although the country recorded 16,055 infections and 25 deaths overnight on Friday.

“In the past, we have always seen children not severely affected by the Covid epidemic (and) not many (to the hospital) are admitted. In the third wave, we see more children under 5 and adolescents between 15 and 19 years old Admitted to the hospital.

Dr. Waasila Jassat of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NICD) was presented by the Department of Health on Friday.

“As expected, the incidence of children is still the lowest. However, the incidence of children under five years of age is now the second highest, second only to the incidence of children over 60 years of age.

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Jassat added: “What we are seeing now is a different trend from the past that the hospitalization rate of children under five years old is particularly increasing.” Dr. Michelle Groome, also from the NICD, said that more research will be conducted to investigate the reasons behind this phenomenon. reason.

“It is still in the early stages of the wave. At this stage, it has just started in the younger age group, and we will (by) monitoring this age group to learn more in the coming weeks.

“We just need to emphasize the importance of surge preparation, including pediatric beds and staff,” Grum said.

Dr. Ntsakisi Maluleke, an official from the Health Department of Gauteng Province, also expressed concern that the province has been the hardest hit, with 80% of the daily infections.

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“We are currently investigating the increase in infections among young people and pregnant women,” Maluleke said. The infection has increased,” she added.

Health Minister Joe Fahra said at the briefing that the infection rate and positive rate in seven of the nine provinces in South Africa are rising.

“Currently, only the Free State and the Northern Cape have a low number and positive rate. Even with them, we are not talking about 1% to 2%, but a positive rate between 3% and 5%,” He said.

“Although we are still processing a few days and limited data, there are signs that this variant is indeed highly contagious, including infections in people who have been vaccinated, but these infections mainly cause mild illness, especially for those who have been vaccinated. People,” the minister said.

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Phaahla said that those admitted to the hospital are mainly those who have not been vaccinated and young people under the age of 40, most of whom have not been vaccinated.

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Recalling how Amrita Singh prevented Saif Ali Khan from endorsing his movie Pehla Nasha, Deepak Tijori “I was shocked by it.”

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Recalling how Amrita Singh prevented Saif Ali Khan from endorsing his movie Pehla Nasha, Deepak Tijori “I was shocked by it.”

Recently, Deepak Tijori revealed some startling trivia about his 1990 film Pehla Nasha. He remembered when Saif was urged not to promote the film by Amrita Singh.

Tipppsy, the next film directed by Deepak Tijori, marks his return to directing. The actor-director is never afraid to speak openly about his colleagues. In a recent Zoom TV interview, Deepak remembered that Amrita Singh had previously advised Saif Ali Khan not to back Deepak’s movie Pehla Nasha.

In addition to starring in several films in the 1990s with Shah Rukh Khan, Rahul Roy, and Aamir Khan, Deepak also portrayed the lead in Pehla Nasha. The actor revealed that there was a scene in the Ashuotsh Gowariker-directed movie when Saif, Rahul Roy, Aamir Khan, and Shah Rukh Khan made cameo appearances.

According to Deepak Tijori, Amrita Singh prevented Saif Ali Khan from endorsing his movie.

When asked if Bollywood performers were friendly at parties but did not promote one other’s films, he responded, “Yeah, I guess I could probably tell you a personal experience.” I am referring about 1993 here. We were working on a movie named Pehla Nasha back in 1993. Surprisingly, there was a moment in the movie when everyone wants celebrities to attend a character’s debut. We had buddies, and the director was Ashutosh Gowariker. Therefore, I was taken aback when this particular occurrence occurred.”

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According to Deepak, Amrita advised Saif not to back him.

He went on, “It seems that Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Aamir Khan were on their way.” Thus, Saif was reading, and this was similar to his interpretation of it when he got ready at home. Amrita Singh, his former spouse, questioned him, “What are you doing?” To what destination are you heading? “I’m heading to a premiere,” he declared. I’m heading out to shoot. I’m going to be involved with Deepak’s debut. “Really?” was her question. In what way is this possible? You know, we never did all these things. Who takes this action? similar to when you go and help someone on a premiere. That was a moment, then, and I was shocked by it. Evidently, something didn’t truly exist back then (days).

Concerning Pehla Nasha

Concerning Pehla NasPehla Nasha was a mystery-thriller for the uninitiated. Paresh Rawal, Pooja Bhatt, and Raveena Tandon all had significant parts in the film. The 1984 thriller Body Double by Brian de Palma was remade in this film. In addition to Juhi Chawla and Sudesh Berry, Shah Rukh and Saif also made cameo appearances in the movie as themselves

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In Deepak’s new movie Tipppsy, a bunch of females attend on a bachelorette party, but as they become drunk, things go wrong. Important parts are played by Alankrita Sahai, Natasha Suri, Kainaat Arora, and others in the film. Tipppsy will be available on May 10.

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