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Phillip Schofield wished his co-host Holly Willoughby well on Sunday's Dancing On Ice after she was forced to pull out due to testing positive for Covid-19.The presenter, 59, was forced to present the hit ITV skating show alone as his co-host, 41, isolates at home. Addressing Holly's absence, Phillip said: "As you can see, Holly isn't here tonight. We found out just a few hours ago [she tested positive for Covid].

DANCING on Ice star Kimberley Wyatt beat her male rivals to win the solo skate competition, while Kye Whyte was bottom of the leaderboard. Phillip Schofield presented Dancing On Ice solo for the first time as Holly Willoughby was forced to miss tonight's semi-final due to Covid. The presenter, 41, had to stay home to isolate, for the show that had a new start time of 7.30pm tonight.

The GB News presenter, 62, cut the ribbon on the ‘Care Zone Mobile Unit’, which will remove barriers to accessing important health care information for people the Oldpark area, where the popular TV celebrity grew up. Eamonn, who has long been a supporter of the Care Zone and the work that they do, was the special guest at Saturday’s event at the YEHA project in north Belfast.

Barack Obama has COVID-19. The former president, who is now 60-years-old, revealed he’s experienced a “scratchy throat” in a tweet posted to his page on Sunday, March 13. “I just tested positive for COVID. I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise,” he confirmed. Despite his diagnosis, wife Michelle Obama, 58, has tested negative.

Former US President Barack Obama attends a round table meeting at the University of Strathclyde on November 8, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) Former President Barack Obama announced on Sunday that he’d tested positive for COVID-19. "I just tested positive for COVID.

Philadelphia police are searching for two offenders they believe are responsible for the shooting death of a man in Hunting Park on March 2.  PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is offering $20,000 for information on the fatal shooting of a man in Hunting Park in early March. On March 2, officers responded to the 1100 block of W.

Neil Gray is urging older people in Lanarkshire to take part in a new government consultation on the health and social care.

AAA reported the price fell by about a half-cent to $4.325 after hitting a record $4.326 on Saturday. It’s not a significant decrease by any means, but after days of a continued price hike at the pump, the news may signal a sign of relief for drivers. Prices at the pump were rising long before Russia invaded Ukraine but have spiraled faster since the start of the war.The average price of gasoline in the U.S. hit a record $4.17 a gallon on March 8 as President Joe Biden banned imports of Russian oil, gas and coal in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine. The average price per gallon continued to soar from there, hitting $4.326 on March 12.

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Traci Braxton attends WE tv's "Braxton Family Values" Season 6 Premiere at The Doheny Room on April 02, 2019 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images) Singer Traci Braxton, who was the sister of Toni and Tamar Braxton, has died. She was 50.Toni announced the news on her Instagram account early Saturday on behalf of the Braxton family."It is with the utmost regret that we inform you of the passing of our sister, Traci.

FILE - Jamie Lee Curtis attends The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Sept. 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Jamie Lee Curtis is no longer hiding herself.Right up until the pandemic sent the world into hibernation, the 63-year-old actress was hard at work filming her upcoming movie, "Everything Everywhere All at Once," a project that is due out April 8 and sees her portray an IRS auditor named Deirdre Beaubeirdra.Curtis introduced her character to the world in a social media post explaining that she didn’t feel right "concealing" her figure for the role."In the world, there is an industry — a billion-dollar, trillion-dollar industry — about hiding things.

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) - Rattled by a derogatory shout from a spectator, Naomi Osaka went on to lose 6-0, 6-4 to Veronika Kudermetova of Russia in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday night.Osaka trailed in the first set when a woman in the stands shouted, "Osaka, you suck." The Japanese star approached the chair umpire to ask that something be done.

Approximately 37 per cent of Canadians suffer from Tinnitus— a constant ringing in the ears. Experts believe the condition can have a range of causes from infection, to hearing loss and even stress.

COVID-19 cases, as the government scrambled to contain the worst outbreak of virus cases in the last two years.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Cement prices have risen with Tokyo cement increasing the price of a 50 kg bag of cement by 350 rupees.Accordingly, the new price of a bag of cement will be Rs. 1,850.The price of a bag of cement remained at Rs.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka announced more power cuts for Monday (14), according to the country’s Public Utilities Commission.Power Cuts for Monday (14).Groups PQRSTUVW:2 hrs from 9 AM to 5 PM1 hr from 5 PM to 9 PM.Groups ABCDEFGH:2 1/2 hrs from 8 AM to 6 PM1 hr & 15 min from 6 PM to 11 PMFor More Details : Power Cut Schedule

Holly Willoughby is set to miss the Dancing on Ice semi-finals after testing positive for Covid-19.

Maharashtra to achieve 100 per cent COVID-19 vaccination status of its eligible population. In Navi Mumbai, over 11 lakh people have received both the Covid doses, an official said on Sunday. 

The fight for better mental health services led by a Lanarkshire mum who lost her partner to suicide, has taken more positive steps in the right direction.

JENKINTOWN, Pa. - Thousands showed their support for Ukraine on Saturday at the Ukrainian Food Festival in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. The event was held at the St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church. According to organizers, more than 2,000 people stood in long lines in the snow and wind to show their support. "It's a challenge because every person that is in my congregation, they are living the events happening in Ukraine differently," said Pastor Andriy Rabiy.

Meteorologist Yvonne Schalle has the Saturday, March 12, 2022 forecast for Metro Vancouver and British Columbia.

An American journalist has been killed and another was injured while reporting on Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd.In the two years since Taylor was shot and killed, the city of Louisville has seen several policing changes. At the national level, Taylor’s name and story continue to be a rallying cry for racial justice,especially this month after the acquittal of the only officer to be charged in connection with the raid that caused her death.Here is a look at what’s happened and what’s changed in the two years since Taylor’s death: Taylor, a Black 26-year-old Louisville emergency medical worker, was fatally shot in her apartment during a raid by plainclothes narcotics detectives on March 13, 2020. Taylor was shot by two Louisville police officers after they broke down her front door and returned fire when her boyfriend fired a handgun.

A member of the Ukrainian defense forces stands on patrol as civilian evacuations continue in the city on March 12, 2022 in Irpin, Ukraine. Russia continues its assault on Ukraine's major cities, including the capital Kyiv, more than a week after lau The strike comes a day after Russia bombarded cities across Ukraine, pounding Mariupol in the south, shelling the outskirts of the capital, Kyiv, and thwarting the efforts of people trying to flee the violence.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also accused Russia of trying to create new "pseudo-republics" to break his country apart.

an American journalist was killed and at least two others were wounded when they came under fire by Russian forces near the capital city of Kyiv.The Main Directorate of the National Police in Kyiv Region tweeted photos Sunday purportedly showing a bloodied journalist, his U.S. passport, and his press badge enclosed in a U.S.

Members of the Veterinary Medical Surgical Team training with Military Working Dog Blus and his handler Spc. Eric Kappel from the 18th Military Police Brigade in Vilseck, Germany, on March 11, 2022.

could be on its last legs if the majority of Americans have their way.On Sunday, time in most of the U.S. advanced by one hour to begin daylight saving time, a tradition regulated by the Uniform Time Act of 1966.Under federal law, DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.Within the last few years, several states have either passed legislation or resolutions calling on the federal government to lift the limitations on required time changes.Some Congress members have taken notice and the National Conference of State Legislatures is monitoring several bipartisan bills that would do away with the time change."There are bills in both houses of Congress that would make daylight saving time permanent year-round," Jim Reed, NCSL’s director of the Environment, Energy & and Transportation program, said.A woman rides a bicycle during sunset in Santa Monica on February 06, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Ontario’s next budget will set a roadmap for recovering from COVID-19, perhaps doubling as the Progressive Conservatives’ election platform, and many stakeholders are asking the government to shore up the health system by looking beyond hospitals.From hospitals, to long-term care, to laboratories, the health sector bore much of the brunt of the pandemic’s impact.The government pumped more than $5 billion into hospitals to add 3,100 beds since the start of the pandemic and the Ontario Hospital Association said those were welcome investments. Ontario COVID-19 numbers: Province reports 228 people in intensive care Now, to maintain financial stability for hospitals as they restart surgeries and procedures delayed by the pandemic and continue to manage other COVID-19 pressures, they require a 3.5 per cent increase in base operating funding, or $735 million, the OHA said in its pre-budget submission.In addition, the hospital association is seeking dedicated funding for reducing the surgery backlog, and continuing funding for additional beds that was committed over the past two years.The Progressive Conservative government is extending its own deadline for delivering the next budget to April 30, which is around when the campaign for the June 2 election will begin.A spokeswoman for Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy said he “understands the importance of investing in health care to create a more sustainable system in Ontario.”Contributing to the pressures in hospitals is the need for greater funding elsewhere, the OHA noted.

Holly Willoughby has to skip Dancing on Ice on Sunday after she tested positive for Covid. She had to take a step back from her hosting duties this weekend as she self-isolates at home.

Dancing On Ice presenter Holly Willoughby has tested positive for Covid, the show has confirmed. While the law no longer requires those with the virus to self-isolate, the This Morning host will be absent from tonight’s semi-final, leaving co-star Phillip Schofield to front the series on his own. ‘Unfortunately, Holly Willoughby is unable to host tonight’s show after testing positive for Covid-19,’ a rep confirmed.

Phil Collins looked frail as he took to the stage with his band Genesis, as the star looked glum as he struggled to even raise a smile. The 71-year-old drummer joined bandmates Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks on stage at the Mercedes Benz Arena in Berlin for a performance.

Ontario intensive care unit (ICU) with COVID-19 on Sunday, as the province continues efforts to control the spread of the virus.That’s according to new data released by the provincial government on Sunday. Two years into COVID-19: What’s next? The number of people in ICU dropped on Sunday compared to numbers reported a day earlier.On Saturday 722 people were in an Ontario hospital, 232 were in an ICU.A total of 1,631 new cases were reported, however, experts caution that is likely an undercount due to the more stringent COVID-19 testing rules implemented in the province.

Delhi in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative tally to 18,62,934, said the state health department on Sunday. The positivity rate has reached 0.38%.

Kerala dropped below the 1,000 mark on Sunday, with 885 more people testing positive in the last 24 hours, said the health department on Sunday. With this, the cumulative caseload has reached 65,21,098. 

Global News has learned that a vehicle registered to the premier of Saskatchewan has been impounded in Vancouver.

Frankie Bridge has opened up about undergoing a surgical procedure to have a mysterious object removed from ear, following her stint on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!The 33-year-old Loose Women star had to seek specialist help to dislodge what was believed to have been an eggshell from inside her organ for hearing.Back in November last year, the TV panelist headed to the Welsh Gwrych Castle to take part in many gruesome Bushtucker trials.The ITV star says that the eggshell in her ear was like a "badge of honour" from being on the show.During a live Q&A session with her 1.5 million Instagram followers, Frankie told fans all about her war wound.One inquisitive fan asked about her experience - with the former Saturday's songstress answering the question with an honest response.While Frankie did enjoy herself on the show, she did also admit that being away from husband Wayne Bridge and their two sons, Parker, eights and Carter, six, proved to be difficult at times.However having said that, the ex-chart topper had enjoyed being "cut off from the world".Conversation swiftly turned to the tough living conditions at the castle and the dreaded trials.Frankie told her followers: "I actually had what we think was a bit of eggshell [sucked] out of my ear last week."It had embedded itself in my ear canal."I see it as a badge of honour."Meanwhile, Frankie had also spoke out to address rumours about tension building between her co-stars on the set of Loose Women.Shooting down feud speculation, the television personality told Fabulous in January that she was unaware of any niggles behind the scenes.She said: "My friends asked me about [the rumoured rows].

The number of people with Covid-19 in hospital has risen by almost 60% in the last two weeks.

DANCING On Ice has been plunged into chaos as Holly Willoughby is forced to miss tonight's semi-final with coronavirus. The presenter, 41, will not be beside her co-host Phillip Schofield as she stays at home to isolate.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The price of multiple goods in Sri Lanka were increased with effect on Friday (10), after the government allowed the currency to float.Here’s a list of what was increased on #PriceHikeFriday:1. Fuel Prices:Lanka IOC raised petrol and diesel prices by Rs. 50/- and Rs.

Holly Willoughby has been forced to pull out of Sunday night's Dancing on Ice after testing positive for Covid-19. A spokesperson for Dancing on Ice announced the news as they said: "Unfortunately, Holly Willoughby is unable to host tonight's show after testing positive for Covid-19. "We look forward to Holly returning for the Dancing on Ice Live Final." TV star Holly, 41, hosts the skating competition alongside her This Morning bestie Phillip Schofield.

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severe COVID-19 can result in exceptional early survival, and these patients who leave the hospital without the need for oxygen therapy are very likely to remain alive and well 1 year later," said Deane E Smith, MD, from NYU Langone Health in New York City, New York.

@DrMikeRyan explains that even if #COVID19 becomes endemic, it will remain important to reduce infections, suffering and death. pic.twitter.com/ds5FFRhvO0

Dancing on Ice presenter Holly Willoughby has been forced to pull out of tonight's show (March 13) after contracting Covid-19.The news was confirmed on the show's official Twitter page with no mention of a replacement for the usual host just yet.It read: "Unfortunately, Holly Willoughby is unable to host tonight's show after testing positive for Covid-19.

Georgia voters on Jan. 5 will choose whether to send Republican Sen.

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