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New York Post
3 days ago
- Health
- New York Post
Thousands of New Yorkers — including ‘Orange is the New Black' actor Matt McGorry — suffer from ‘Long COVID'
Tens of thousands of New Yorkers — including 'Orange is the New Black' actor Matt McGorry — suffer from 'long COVID' five years after the deadly once-in-a-century pandemic hit, shocking new data reveal. 'My actual daily survival is based on understanding and navigating [it],' said McGorry, a 39-year-old Manhattan native, who was part of a recent online city Department of Health series about the issue. A COVID and flu vaccination campaign conducted by the Health Department over the past year referred 21,805 residents to receive long-COVID-specific services during medical check-ups and outreach programs. Advertisement 3 'Orange is the New Block' actor Matt McGorry suffers from 'long COVID.' NYCHealth The department also is conducting an ongoing study of residents who have had COVID-19. Preliminary results from the study so far indicate that more than one in four of the adults has experienced long-term symptoms, meeting the definition for long COVID. Advertisement More than 80% of those with long COVID reported limitations in daily functioning, and more than 25% said they experienced employment changes because of related medical issues. An estimated 500,000 residents had lingering COVID-impacted illnesses that interfered with daily life in 2023, the department said. 'Together, these studies suggest that New Yorkers continue to experience the long-term effects of COVID-19, impacting not only health, but also work and daily life,' a Health Department spokesman said in a statement. 'Given the wide range and persistence of symptoms, the Health Department is continuing to analyze these data to better understand the burden of Long COVID and inform responsive public health strategies.' Advertisement 3 According to New York City Department of Health data, there are tens of thousands of New Yorkers are living with long COVID. BASILICOSTUDIO STOCK – Symptoms of long COVID include coughing or feeling short of breath, trouble thinking clearly or concentrating or having 'brain fog,' dizziness or a fast heart rate, sleep issues, anxiety or depression, fatigue, stomach problems, muscle pains or losing the ability to taste or smell. Long COVID also impacts blood vessels, raising the risk of heart ailments. Acting Health Department Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse said long COVID is a serious problem that warrants monitoring of patients, the way the medical community has tracked the medical conditions of residents exposed to toxic fumes and debris from 9/11. Advertisement 3 'Brain fog' and having trouble concentrating is one of the symptoms of long COVID. Antonioguillem – She discussed the department's efforts during two video interviews with McGorry. 'Our data here in New York City suggests there are about one in three New Yorkers who say they had symptoms that had lasted more than a month after their COVID infection,' Morse said. Not all those cases meet the definition of long COVID, Morse said. McGorry, 39, said long COVID severely impacted his career, which has included roles in the hit Netflix series 'Orange is the New Black' and the TV series 'How to Get Away With Murder.' 'Fatigue was and still is the main issue,' he said. Every morning, the NY POSTcast offers a deep dive into the headlines with the Post's signature mix of politics, business, pop culture, true crime and everything in between. Subscribe here! He said he sometimes feels 'light-headed', has trouble sleeping and has blood vessel damage and micro-clots. Advertisement The actor said he decided to go public as part of a public-awareness and social-justice campaign to help others less well off than he is navigate lingering medical woes from the coronavirus. 'Essentially I have been locked out of my industry, and that has had big financial impacts,' McGorry told Morse. 'No one should have to choose between a paycheck and their life and safety. … I really want to raise as much awareness as possible.' Advertisement Over the past year, the department has sought to bolster COVID and flu vaccination rates in underserved neighborhoods through its Building Resiliency and Vaccine Equity program. The program reached 319,507 residents and referred 42,773 New Yorkers for COVID vaccination. Medical and social-service coordinators also referred 80,975 people to COVID-related services, and specifically 21,805 participants to long-COVID-specific services and 257,802 to other health and social services.
Economic Times
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Virgin River season 8 confirmed as it breaks new record for streaming service: Check release date, cast
The fan-favourite's TV series is based on Robyn Carr's book, showcasing the relationships between characters in small town Virgin River It's an exciting news for Virgin River fans as everyone's favourite cosy romantic drama is coming back for an Eighth season just days after production wrapped on its upcoming seventh season, reports Radio Times. Virgin River has just broken some serious records after being renewed for its eighth fan-favourite's TV series is based on Robyn Carr's book, showcasing the relationships between characters in small town Virgin River. It is the longest-running live action scripted series, surpassing Jane Fonda's Grace and Frankie and Orange is the New Black. Virgin River is getting a Season 8. Yes, you read that right. The hit show, often described as the ultimate escapist comfort watch, has just broken a serious record after being renewed for yet another season. ALSO READ: Nvidia's Jensen Huang rips MIT study claiming AI makes people dumb, says 'As a CEO, I spend most...' 'On behalf of myself and the whole Virgin River family, we're eternally grateful to Netflix and to the fans for allowing us to continue on this journey with these beloved characters,' showrunner Patrick Sean Smith told Netflix's Tudum of the renewal. Earlier this year, the official Virgin River Instagram revealed that season seven of the show is officially in production, so there's still plenty of time before season eight lands on our screens. Viewers last returned to Virgin River in December 2024, with the series ending on an almighty cliffhanger about Charmaine and her twins. Season 8 will consist of 10 episodes, but there is a while to go before that reaches screens, with season 7 still yet to be released!What can fans expect from Virgin River Season 7? The seventh season will explore the honeymoon phase for Mel and Jack as they build their lives on the farm, which comes with its own obstacles, as teased by Smith."Season 7 will find Mel and Jack taking their first steps into marriage as they start to plan for and build a life and family together."Meanwhile, Doc and Hope will work together to protect the clinic and the integrity of the town from outsiders," Smith added on season 7, which will feature two new cast members. ALSO READ: Emmy Nominations 2025: 'Severance,' 'The White Lotus' and 'Adolescence' to bag big scores? Full list revealed What to Expect from Virgin River Season 7 and Beyond Season 7 of Virgin River will dive into the evolving relationship between Mel and Jack as their honeymoon phase brings unexpected challenges. The show will also continue to explore the tight-knit family and community dynamics that define the charming small town. New faces are joining the cast: The Vampire Diaries alum Sara Canning will appear as Victoria, a former police officer turned medical board investigator. She arrives in Virgin River to evaluate Doc's clinic—but ends up crossing paths with someone from her own past. Meanwhile, Riverdale 's Cody Kearsley takes on the role of Clay, a rodeo-savvy newcomer searching for his long-lost sister after they were separated in foster care. ALSO READ: National Hurricane Center has a warning for Florida, Texas as Gulf tropical development chances are increasing How many episodes will Season 8 have? Season 8 of Virgin River will feature 10 episodes, matching the count of Season 7. Season 8 Release Date Since Season 7 has just wrapped filming and is set to air by late 2025, Season 8 likely won't premiere until sometime in 2026. Season 8 Trailer It's still early in production, so no trailer has been released yet—but stay tuned. We'll update this space as soon as one drops.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Virgin River season 8 confirmed as it breaks new record for streaming service: Check release date, cast
It's an exciting news for Virgin River fans as everyone's favourite cosy romantic drama is coming back for an Eighth season just days after production wrapped on its upcoming seventh season, reports Radio Times. Virgin River has just broken some serious records after being renewed for its eighth season. The fan-favourite's TV series is based on Robyn Carr's book, showcasing the relationships between characters in small town Virgin River. It is the longest-running live action scripted series, surpassing Jane Fonda's Grace and Frankie and Orange is the New Black. Virgin River Season 8 soon? Virgin River is getting a Season 8. Yes, you read that right. The hit show, often described as the ultimate escapist comfort watch, has just broken a serious record after being renewed for yet another season. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like SRM Online MBA | India's top ranked institute SRM Online Learn More Undo ALSO READ: Nvidia's Jensen Huang rips MIT study claiming AI makes people dumb, says 'As a CEO, I spend most...' 'On behalf of myself and the whole Virgin River family, we're eternally grateful to Netflix and to the fans for allowing us to continue on this journey with these beloved characters,' showrunner Patrick Sean Smith told Netflix's Tudum of the renewal. Earlier this year, the official Virgin River Instagram revealed that season seven of the show is officially in production, so there's still plenty of time before season eight lands on our screens. Live Events Viewers last returned to Virgin River in December 2024, with the series ending on an almighty cliffhanger about Charmaine and her twins. Season 8 will consist of 10 episodes, but there is a while to go before that reaches screens, with season 7 still yet to be released! What to expect from Virgin River Season 7? What can fans expect from Virgin River Season 7? The seventh season will explore the honeymoon phase for Mel and Jack as they build their lives on the farm, which comes with its own obstacles, as teased by Smith. "Season 7 will find Mel and Jack taking their first steps into marriage as they start to plan for and build a life and family together. "Meanwhile, Doc and Hope will work together to protect the clinic and the integrity of the town from outsiders," Smith added on season 7, which will feature two new cast members. ALSO READ: Emmy Nominations 2025: 'Severance,' 'The White Lotus' and 'Adolescence' to bag big scores? Full list revealed What to Expect from Virgin River Season 7 and Beyond Season 7 of Virgin River will dive into the evolving relationship between Mel and Jack as their honeymoon phase brings unexpected challenges. The show will also continue to explore the tight-knit family and community dynamics that define the charming small town. New faces are joining the cast: The Vampire Diaries alum Sara Canning will appear as Victoria, a former police officer turned medical board investigator. She arrives in Virgin River to evaluate Doc's clinic—but ends up crossing paths with someone from her own past. Meanwhile, Riverdale 's Cody Kearsley takes on the role of Clay, a rodeo-savvy newcomer searching for his long-lost sister after they were separated in foster care. ALSO READ: National Hurricane Center has a warning for Florida, Texas as Gulf tropical development chances are increasing How many episodes will Season 8 have? Season 8 of Virgin River will feature 10 episodes, matching the count of Season 7. Season 8 Release Date Since Season 7 has just wrapped filming and is set to air by late 2025, Season 8 likely won't premiere until sometime in 2026. Season 8 Trailer It's still early in production, so no trailer has been released yet—but stay tuned. We'll update this space as soon as one drops.
Metro
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix fans fume after outrageous murder-mystery is axed
Netflix viewers are in mourning after the streamer cancelled one of its 'best shows', The Residence, in a shock move. The eight-episode murder-mystery series starred Orange is the New Black actor Uzo Aduba as Detective Cordelia Cupp who must get to the bottom of a murder at the White House. After coming out in March, fans have had nothing but praise for the quirky show with an eccentric cast of characters, including pop icon Kylie Minogue herself as well as Breaking Bad's Giancarlo Esposito, Always Be My Maybe's Randall Park. In fact, people were rooting for multiple seasons of the show with our bird-obsessed detective solving a new mystery every time, Knives Out style anthology series. With an 85% Rotten Tomatoes score and a tidy 6.4 million views in the first four days alone – there's no denying there was appetite for more. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Unfortunately, the Shonda Rhimes show won't be making a grand return to screens with Netflix axing it. The show was undeniably an expensive endeavour for the streamer featuring the biggest ever recreation of the White House built on seven stages and featured 10 miles of moulding, 200 working doors and 144,000 pounds of flooring. Per Deadline, sources say that there had been discussion to reduce the budget for a second season, which ultimately didn't work out. Over on Reddit, fans were complaining about the decision. 'That's a bummer! I really enjoyed her character. I liked the backstory flashbacks a lot too. I thought there was a lot to work with in further building her character,' user runamokamok said. 'I liked this show a lot more than I would've thought. Sucks its been canceled but at least we had a complete series with an ending,' SilverRoseBlade wrote. 'Why does Netflix only cancel quality shows like this?? That was genuinely so fun and thrilling,' kjsah9026 shared. 'This is on brand for Netflix. Cancelling shows that are actually good and renewing shows that suck,' explanationhead3753 reflected. 'Awww man. This was such a lovely, cozy show. I really wanted more,' vmetdear posted. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video HollasforDollas asked Netflix to 'get their priorities in order' while eightyfish called it a 'pity' and shidog agreed 'Netflix missed it on this one'. On X, the sentiment was similar. 'The Residence is one of the best shows I've ever watched and did what it needed to do that one season. I don't think they could have topped this going forward, anyway. I'm not mad,' blurrypinks declared. 'I'm so salty about The Residence getting cancelled,' ingirksnob agreed. 'Shondaland better find a way to save The Residence I need the murder mysteryaissance to continue!!!' Pomgrenatecity echoed. One minuscule consolation is that at least the plot of season one is contained with a satisfying resolution, which means fans won't have to deal with a devastating cliffhanger that never gets answered. Alongside The Residence, another fresh show on the platform, Pulse, about a group of ER doctors navigating crisis after crisis at a Miami hospital, has also been cut. Meanwhile, Netflix thriller No Good Deed, which came out in December starring Lisa Kudrow and Ray Romano, has been paused indefinitely. Netflix has a track record for prematurely cancelling TV shows and evoking uproar among fans. In 2023, co-CEO Ted Sarandos told Bloomberg the metric by which they measure whether a show gets that all-important greenlight. 'We have never cancelled a successful show. A lot of these shows were well-intended but talk to a very small audience on a very big budget. More Trending 'The key to it is you have to be able to talk to a small audience on a small budget and a large audience at a large budget. If you do that well, you can do that forever,' he said. This year alone has seen the unceremonious end of Noah Centineo's The Recruit, period drama The Empress and Greek mythology series Kaos. This is alongside a slew of major shows coming to an end, including Squid Game, The Sandman, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Big Mouth, Cobra Kai and Outer Banks. View More » The Residence season one is available to stream on Netflix. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Hidden gem streaming service cheaper than Netflix is perfect for thriller fans MORE: BBC thriller that fans hailed 'perfect' soars up Netflix top 10 chart MORE: Neil Gaiman allegations explained as Netflix drops Sandman season 2 part one
Daily Record
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Orange Is The New Black star looks unrecognisable in new role
Orange is the New Black star Julie Lake is set to premiere her new musical play Forget-Me-Not at the Edinburgh Fringe this August, alongside writer-performer Annie Macleod Fans of Orange is the New Black will be astounded to see Julie Lake, who played Angie Rice in the series, in her latest role. Forget-Me-Not, a new musical play set to premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe this August, was co-created by Lake and writer-performer Annie Macleod. Lake, a two-time Screen Actors Guild Award winner for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, has embarked on her first original theatre collaboration with Macleod. The play draws inspiration from Lake's real-life friendship with Macleod, exploring how they had to rekindle their relationship following a significant disagreement. Described as "raw, funny and deeply relatable", Forget-Me-Not delves into themes of "motherhood, creativity, and the quiet, stubborn resilience of female friendship", reports the Mirror US. The narrative follows two childhood friends who reconnect in adulthood; while one navigates the demands of motherhood, the other is rediscovering herself after leaving a marriage. The synopsis reads: "When a moment of conflict shatters their connection, the silence that follows is shattering in its own right. "As the show unfolds, their tentative reconnection becomes a portrait of friendship not frozen in time, but reshaped by it – imperfect, evolving, and profoundly human." Forget-Me-Not will make its debut at the Edinburgh Festival this August, with performances scheduled from August 1 to 9. The star of Orange is the New Black has taken to Instagram to promote her latest endeavour, receiving a wave of support from her followers. Upon revealing the show's poster, an admirer exclaimed: "Gorgeous poster! Go go go! ! xoxo". She also posted a clip from a music rehearsal for her upcoming play, eliciting reactions such as: "This is wonderful!" and "Beautiful harmonies!". The new venture for the California-born actress arrives more than ten years following her stint in Orange Is the New Black. The show premieres at the Edinburgh Festival this August.
