2nd COVID-19 death at McKenzie Towne seniors’ home has families ‘extremely worried’

READING, Pa. - Police in Reading are investigating a fatal double shooting of two men that occurred on Sunday. Officers from the Reading Police Department responded to the area area of the 200 block of West Greenwich Street shortly after 7 a.m. for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived on the scene, they located two men with gunshot wounds.

POLK TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A man involved in a drug-related robbery that ended with the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy in eastern Pennsylvania will now spend several decades in prison.Anthony Mitchell, 19, of Kunkletown, pleaded guilty Friday to third-degree murder, according to the Monroe County prosecutor’s office. He was then sentenced to 38 1/2 to 77 years in prison.Mitchell was among three people who stole $120 worth of marijuana in November 2020 from three teenagers who were sitting in a car in a Polk Township cul-de-sac, authorities have said.

BBC One series finale.On Saturday (19 February), viewers were glued to their screens as they tuned in for the final episode the popular period drama after 11 series on air.But after watching the nail-biting episode, the 37-year-old opened up about her own complications during her second pregnancy after watching her difficult illness featured on the show.The mum-of-two – who has played the role of Nurse Trixie Franklin since 2012 – took a break from the show this year as she prepared to welcome her little one to her growing family.She happily announced the birth of her second daughter during the countdown to Christmas last year, but it’s fair to say her birth was less than perfect.And after watching the emotional episode over the weekend, the blonde bombshell has decided to share her own personal experience with Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP).The NHS defines the illness as a liver disorder caused by bile acids, which help the gut to digest food, and prevent the flow of food properly.The rare illness affects one in 140 pregnant women in the UK with his main symptom being itching without a rash which requires urgent medical attention.In a lengthy Instagram post, Helen explained how the disorder affected her second pregnancy with her 221,000 followers online.She wrote: "After last night’s final episode of Call the Midwife, it seemed the right time to talk about my experience with Cholestasis in Pregnancy."In 2017 when I gave birth to our daughter Wren, I was diagnosed with this condition."I knew there was a high chance that I would suffer again with my second pregnancy, but I was under the most incredible specialists/doctors/midwives/health worker at Guys and St Thomas’s.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a list of steps in the next part of England's Covid plan.

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health is scheduled to provide her daily update on the COVID-19 pandemic Thursday at 3:30 p.m.

The Town of Slave Lake has posted a video to make sure kids know what is an essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Calgary’s unemployment rate is now the highest in the country as residents deal with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

While Jason Kenney’s televised address to the province on Tuesday night gave details on how the COVID-19 pandemic in the province could play out in terms of cases and deaths, some political scientists say the comments the premier made in regards to the economic future of Alberta didn’t provide a lot of specifics.

Long weekends typically see Albertans heading for cottages and campsites in droves, but that’s not happening this Easter weekend as the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on.

While British Columbia has seen a 40 per cent increase in liquor sales amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, its neighbour, Alberta, hasn’t come close.

The government of Alberta announced Tuesday proposed amendments to the Emergency Management Act in an effort to improve clarity and co-ordination between local and provincial responses to the coronavirus crisis.

Edmonton’s first board game café is being forced to downsize due to the coronavirus pandemic. Table Top Café owner Brian Flowers announced Tuesday his second location on 124 Street is permanently closed, effective immediately.

Over the last 24 hours, two more people have died due to the novel coronavirus, Alberta Health announced on Tuesday.

The province is adding more health-care workers to its arsenal in its fight against COVID-19.

Alberta’s energy minister says patience in her province is wearing thin for a promised aid package from the federal government for the oil and gas sector.

Dr. Deena Hinshaw will provide an update Monday afternoon on the COVID-19 situation in Alberta and the public health response.

Alberta Health confirmed that the youngest victim of the COVID-19 pandemic was a woman in her 20s from the Edmonton zone.

Alberta Health confirmed Sunday that there are 69 new COVID-19 cases in the province, bringing the total to 1,250.

Alberta officials said Saturday that there are now 1,126 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province, up by 51 since the day before.

The general manager of Fernie Alpine Resort is pleading with hikers to stop sneaking into its boundaries, which have been closed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The government of Alberta announced Thursday that as of April 3, parking will be free at hospitals across the province.

Premier Jason Kenney said that Alberta Health Services’ projections forecast roughly 250 people in Alberta will need beds in intensive care units (ICU) by April 22 due to COVID-19.

As parents across Alberta struggle to work from home while trying to help their children with distance learning, the big question is: how long will it last?

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health will be joined by other officials at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday to provide an update on COVID-19 cases in the province and the public health response.

The massive drop in travellers because of the COVID-19 pandemic is having a major impact on Alberta hotels.

The City of Lethbridge is providing details on staff layoffs related to COVID-19.

The Alberta Opposition says Education Minister Adriana LaGrange needs to start fighting for students or quit and make way for someone who will.

Alberta Health announced 79 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the province on Saturday, bringing the total to 621.

The City of Lethbridge announced more space for its homeless population Friday to improve social distancing and access to self-isolation space.

Red Arrow Motorcoach has announced it’s suspending all of its bus routes in Alberta, effective Monday, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Several incidents of hate-related graffiti have been reported to the Edmonton Police Service during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, is scheduled to provide an update on the province’s current situation regarding the novel coronavirus as well as its public health response.

A specialty coffee shop in downtown Calgary is giving away free drinks to express its gratitude for those on the frontline working tirelessly to fight against the spread of COVID-19.

Albertans who have been forced to self-isolate due to the COVID-19 pandemic and have no other source of income can now apply for financial support from the province.

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, is set to provide an update on Alberta’s COVID-19 situation at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.

A Calgary photographer is bringing photoshoots to people’s doors, as residents continue to practice social distancing and isolate due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students and faculty members at the University of Alberta (U of A) are demanding the university claw back its recently changed grading system.

Precision Drilling Corp. says it is reducing staff, cutting salaries and lowering its capital spending plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and current market conditions.

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw will address the media Monday afternoon with an update on the province’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

A beautiful spring weekend in Edmonton drew residents outdoors, but a video showing social distancing not being followed at a popular set of stairs in the river valley prompted several local officials, including the mayor, to speak out.

There were 33 new cases cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Alberta on Sunday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 259.

A group of Edmonton nurses has refused to swab patients for COVID-19 due to a dispute over personal protective equipment.

It’s long been Alberta’s playground. Many flock to the mountains on the weekend to de-stress and get away.

The University of Alberta has confirmed one of its students has tested positive for COVID-19.

On Saturday, health officials announced that the number of COVID-19 cases in Alberta has risen by 31 since the day before, bringing the total to 226.

The town of Cochrane has closed playgrounds until further notice in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19.

The province has enlisted the help of some famous faces in Alberta for a video with a public health message: prevent the spread of COVID-19.