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COVID-19 rapid antigen tests at grocery stores, pharmacies and other settings.A government source with knowledge of the plan told The Canadian Press that Health Minister Christine Elliott will announce more details on Wednesday.The source said there will be a limit of one box of five tests per household per visit, though some stores might have different processes.Ontario provided free rapid antigen test kits at malls and liquor stores in December ahead of the holidays.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police confirmed the arrest of the main suspect wanted in connection with the attempted shooting of an ambulance driver on the 27th of January opposite the Panadura Base Hospital.Sri Lanka Police said 8 grams of heroin was seized from the possession of the 32-year-old suspect from Kuruppumulla on Tuesday (8) night.Detectives are planning on obtaining a detention order to detain and interrogate the suspect, after producing him to the Panadura Magistrate’s Court.Sri Lanka Police on Tuesday (8) also arrested a 51-year-old man in connection to the attempted shooting of an ambulance driver in Panadura, on the 27th of January 2022.The suspect was identified as the assistant to the ambulance driver who was the main target of the shooters.On Independence Day (4), the Kalutara Crimes Division arrested the ambulance driver who was the target of gunmen in Panadura.Sri Lanka Police said the ambulance driver was transferring an expectant mother to the Panadura Hospital when several people chased after him on four motorcycles and opened fire at him.However, the weapon used by the gunman had jammed.Police said the ambulance driver was arrested after it was revealed that he was transporting Heroin at the time of the incident.According to Police, the person who was driving the motorcycle and the person who assisted in the shooting were also arrested.The assistant to the ambulance driver had confessed to police that the ambulance was used to transport drugs on several occasions.In addition, another man was arrested from Panadura on Tuesday (8) for spying on the ambulance driver.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Colombo Additional Magistrate Rajindra Jayasuriya on Wednesday (9) ordered to release of a Church worker, who was detained over the discovery of a hand grenade from All Saint’s Church in Borella.On the 2nd of February, the Additional Magistrate ordered to release of three other workers connected to the incident.Accordingly, all four church workers who were arrested and detained over the incident, have been released.Sri Lanka’s Attorney General had recommended that they be released given the fact that they were not involved in the incident.A week ago, Deputy Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris informed the court that it was revealed that the three other workers were not connected to the incident in any way, and the Attorney General had advised to release them.

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ANI reported. AIIMS Medical Superintendent DK Sharma in a letter today said in accordance with current ICMT's national guidelines, it has been decided to discontinue routine Covid-19 testing prior to inpatient hospitalisations (regular as well as daycare) and also prior to any minor or major surgical or interventional or non-interventional procedures and imaging in clinically asymptomatic patients.AIIMS, Delhi announces to discontinue routine COVID-19 testing prior to inpatient hospitalization and surgeries pic.twitter.com/R0wjcSdaFl

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Phillip Schofield has returned to This Morning after testing positive for coronavirus. The 59-year-old presenter had been forced to skip hosting This Morning and Dancing on Ice and admitted he was "bored out of his brain" while locked away in his home after testing positive for Covid seven days in a row.

Canada’s Meryeta O’Dine won the bronze medal in her Olympic debut at the Beijing Winter Games in women’s snowboard cross Wednesday.

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A review is set to be launched after four children were given Covid vaccine overdoses of more than twice the approved amount.

A Business Proposal has been pushed back by a week.Today (February 9), the show’s production team announced that the premiere of A Business Proposal has been pushed back by a week, attributing the delay to stricter COVID-19 protocols on the show’s set. The show will now premiere on February 28.“We have decided to inevitably postpone the first broadcast of A Business Proposal for a week due to COVID-19 in order to change the filming schedule and secure a safe production environment,” a representative from the show said, per Sports Chosun and translated by Soompi.“The first broadcast date has been changed from February 21 to February 28,” the representative added.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); The EU has urged Sri Lanka to continue reducing the use of the PTA, and to undertake further practical and administrative steps to release on bail those detained under the PTA without charges.The European Union (EU) and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka held their 24th meeting of the Joint Commission on 8th February 2022 in Brussels.During the meeting, Sri Lanka reiterated its objective to achieve measurable, tangible, and verifiable results on the ground in meeting its commitments.In this context, the EU welcomed the submission by the Government of Sri Lanka of amendments to the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - A juror in the Scott Peterson trial has been offered immunity before testifying at a hearing that could determine whether a new trial is granted, authorities said.Richelle Nice was Juror 7 in the trial that ended with Peterson's conviction for killing his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son. However, Peterson's attorney said Nice was guilty of juror misconduct because she failed to reveal during the jury selection that she had been beaten by a boyfriend while she was pregnant. He said Peterson deserves a new trial.The offer to Nice will come before she testifies at a Feb.

Convicted rapist and murderer Wayne Couzens has been placed in isolation after catching coronavirus in prison with reports suggesting he is "suffering badly".

Train services are set to increase again as ScotRail recovers from staff shortages following a Covid surge over the festive period.

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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 1: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during a news conference after a lunch meeting with Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill February 1, 2022 in Washington, DC. McConnell told reporters he disagrees with fo WASHINGTON - Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is going against the Republican National Committee calling the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Deputy Director-General of Public Health Services, Dr. Hemanth Herath has slammed the organizing of mass gatherings in the wake of the COVID-19 spread in the island.‘This is not something that needs to be said over again.

Truckers paralysing the Canadian capital in anger at Covid rules show no sign of backing down, as several of the nation's provinces announced it was time to roll back restrictions that count among the world's toughest.

First nasal spray for covid-19 treatment in India: For the treatment of adult patients suffering from Covid-19, pharma company Glenmark has launched Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (FabiSpray) in India. The nasal spray was launched by the pharma company in partnership with SaNOtize. "Phase 3 trial in India met the key endpoints and demonstrated reduction of viral load of 94 per cent in 24 hours and 99 per cent in 48 hours. Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (NONS) was safe and well-tolerated in COVID-19 patients. Glenmark to market NONS under the brand name FabiSpray," the company said in a statement.

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Interim city manager Adam Laughlin said Edmonton proper’s COVID-19 cases are 20 per 100,000 people — a little under half the amount that would put the community into Alberta Health’s “watch” category — and there is concern it will rise as more services reopen.

COVID-19 situation in Alberta on Friday afternoon.Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m.

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The legislation would also allow for remote signing and witnessing of estate and care documents through two-way video conferencing.All current public health orders put in place by Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health, remain in place.

COVID-19 statistics on Thursday afternoon.There have now been 152 deaths related to the novel coronavirus. The woman who died was in her 80s and lived in the Edmonton zone.

movelearnplay or by phoning 311.“The date when bookings will be accepted online will be announced soon,” the city said.Some fitness centres will start reopening on July 6, including:The reopening date in July for Kinsmen Sports Centre has not yet been determined.Access to fitness centres, fitness studios, gyms and courts for select sports and fieldhouses will be available. Outdoor fitness programs are currently offered and more information will be available June 19.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Running tracks inside facilities and indoor playgrounds will not be available.

COVID-19 have been reported at three continuing care facilities in Edmonton as case numbers continue to climb in the capital city.Alberta Health said there are two cases of COVID-19 at Capital Care Grandview, three cases at Miller Crossing Care Centre and five cases at Good Samaritan Westpark Group Home. These new outbreaks are the first new ones reported in Edmonton in a few months.Previously, the only other continuing care facility with an outbreak in the city was Kensington Village in northeast Edmonton.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]At this point, it isn’t clear how many cases are in patients and how many are in staff.

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]As of Tuesday, Alberta’s total number of deaths remained at 151.Thirty-six Albertans were in hospital for COVID-19, with seven of them in intensive care units.

COVID-19 were reported in Alberta on Tuesday, however the province continues to record new, active cases of the virus.Thirty-five new cases were confirmed since Monday, according to numbers released by Alberta Health, bringing the province’s total to 7,482.

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro says the government has nothing to do with the AER’s decision to suspend environmental monitoring amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Edmonton and most of the people testing positive for the virus are under the age of 40, according to data from Alberta Health.Between March 17 to April 2, the peak of the first wave of the pandemic, 85 people aged 20-39 years old tested positive for COVID-19. Seventy-five people aged 40-59 also tested positive, and in the 60-years-old and up age range there were 61 cases.Then, all cases plummeted dramatically in Edmonton until recently.Between May 29 and June 14, there’s been a rebound that appears to be led by young people, with the number of 20-39 year old Edmontonians testing positive almost back to peak pandemic levels.

various studies that show mask-wearing is effective in decreasing the spread of COVID-19.“Many physicians look at this and say: ‘We cannot understand why masks are not mandatory,'” said Sawyer.Sawyer’s sentiments are echoed in an open letter to Alberta Health officials penned by members of the medical science community.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The letter, signed by more than 30 members as of Monday, reads in part:“Having reviewed the literature, which is supported by the latest WHO guidance, we wanted to offer our thoughts on the issue.“We are respectfully requesting that strong consideration be given to the recommendation of mandatory mask policies to help protect more Canadians.” The group

WestJet announced plans to offer more flights this summer, many Albertans are thinking ahead to possible trips. But, given restrictions put in place due to COVID-19, where can they safely fly? And what things should consumers consider when booking a flight?Calgary-based WestJet released its updated summer schedule and starting July 5, it’s offering flights to 39 Canadian destinations, five in the U.S.

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro announces the end of the province’s state of public emergency that had been in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 Monday afternoon.Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m.

50 additional cases of COVID-19 in the province Sunday, with active cases in the province now at 422.The number of active cases has risen every day over the past week, with last Saturday’s total active cases reported at 336. While there was no provincial numbers update last Sunday, active cases were at 355 on Monday.Recoveries are also rising but are not outweighing the number of new cases.

news release.Total active cases have reached 403, and 6,830 Albertans have recovered from COVID-19:As of Saturday, 608 cases have an unknown exposure.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The latest death in the province was a man in his 90s at Calgary’s Extendicare Hillcrest, according to Alberta Health.

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Dr. Darren Markland, an intensive care physician at the Royal Alex, however, does not believe the flu and COVID-19 will be a double hit on the healthcare system.“I don’t think it’ll be any worse.

COVID-19 cases, outbreaks, tests and recoveries Friday afternoon.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak at 3:30 p.m.

City of Edmonton said Thursday that planning work is underway to reopen a select number of city-operated rec centres, with a targeted opening date of early July. The city is still considering whether indoor pools at the rec centres will be open but said outdoor pools will not be open at all this summer.The City of Calgary said some indoor recreation facilities as well as pools will be opening on Tuesday.

COVID-19 testing has grown from 604 people on May 29 to 1,618 people on June 4 to 3,417 people on June 8.“It has absolutely increased,” said Tammy Anderson, site lead for the south assessment centre.“We had the protest over the weekend. We’ve had some positive cases in the businesses, that type of thing, so certainly it’s increased accordingly.“We’re definitely seeing a higher demand for testing, particularly for asymptomatic folks for testing.”Starting Friday, the assessment centre at 7319 – 29 Ave.

COVID-19 death total has dropped after two deaths previously believed to be linked to the novel coronavirus turned out to be unrelated.Alberta Health said the deaths were determined to not be linked to COVID-19 post-mortem. Alberta’s death total now stands at 149.“The two deaths involved a woman in her 70s in the South zone and a woman in her 80s in the Calgary zone who was a resident at Intercare Brentwood,” Alberta Health said in an email to Global News.

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Dr. Colin Furness, an epidemiologist and assistant professor in the faculty of information and the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, said testing is part of Alberta’s narrative.Furness said he initially felt anxiety when he saw how much Alberta was planning to open Friday.

Stage 2 of Alberta’s relaunch strategy, but just because facilities like pools and fitness centres are allowed to open Friday doesn’t mean they will. “It’s not a matter of the announcement being made and us being able to open the doors and open up facilities on Friday,” said Robin Harper, the city’s general manager of recreation and culture.“There’s lots that we need to consider and put in place prior to that.”Lethbridge’s director of Emergency Management — and fire chief — Marc Rathwell says he’s urging people to remember that the COVID-19 pandemic is still very much alive.“COVID-19 has not gone away.

COVID-19 — but no new deaths connected to the virus — were announced Wednesday.Dr. Deena Hinshaw said there are currently 371 active COVID-19 cases in Alberta and 6,754 people have recovered.

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“Drug shortages are an increasing problem for Canadians, and in some cases, COVID has made this worse,” said Greg Eberhart with the Alberta College of Pharmacy.“Therefore, as Alberta Health relaxes this policy, pharmacists should use their professional judgment to limit the dispensed quantities of specific drugs that continue to be short, and continue their commitment to appropriate drug therapy. We will continue to work with Alberta Health and other provincial and national partners to monitor drug shortages.”A drug shortage list is posted for pharmacists on the Alberta Blue Cross website for reference.

COVID-19 in the province.Adriana LaGrange is set to announce the school re-entry plan for the 2020-21 year.In-person classes were cancelled across the province on March 15 due to the pandemic and concerns of transmission. At the end of April, Premier Jason Kenney said schools would be staying closed, at least in the traditional sense, for the rest of the academic year.In early May, LaGrange outlined three different scenarios the province was considering when in-person classes begin again in schools.