B.C. reports 119 new COVID-19 cases, active cases edge upward again

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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ladies tights such as pantyhose on your face could reduce the risk of getting Covid, more so than masks.A major risk identified with commonly worn face masks is that they do not fit tightly enough to block viral particles from being inhaled or exhaled significantly.Cambridge University researchers have tested seven hacks to improve the fit of masks.Their new study outlined DIY hacks people have used to make masks fit better, including using rubber bands or tape.They found the most effective tactic was to wrap pantyhose around the bottom half of the face or on top of a mask.Researchers have said that this could reduce the number of viral particles by up to seven times more than a loose mask on its own by sealing the gaps around the nose and mouth.They raised that the social and physical impact of wearing tights on your face in public was "unlikely to be tolerated for an extended period of time".Tight-fitting medical masks are great at blocking out the virus, but many describe them as uncomfortable.The study raised that the most common surgical or cloth masks are far less resistant to Covid.Cambridge researchers recruited four volunteers to try seven different mask hacks - the study looked at both surgical and KN95 masks.Other methods included tying the ear bands to make the masks fit more tightly or stuffing the gaps with bandages.Participants did seven minutes of various exercises designed to mimic real-world interactions such as talking, smiling, nodding and eating.The researchers measured how well the masks fit by monitoring the filtration efficiency and calculating a 'fit factor' score.Pantyhose and cloth tape were most effective, increasing the fit factor by 27.7 and 14.7.Surgical masks performed better if worn in

Epik High frontman Tablo has tested positive for COVID-19.OURS, Epik High’s management agency, confirmed the news through a press statement released earlier today (February 9).“Tablo experienced minor symptoms on February 3 and underwent PCR testing, and his results came back negative the next day (January 4),” the agency said, as translated by Soompi. “However, he voluntarily got tested again on February 8, and his results came back positive this morning.”The statement also noted that the rest of Epik High and staff members who were recently in contact with Tablo underwent rapid antigen testing following the hip-hop artist’s diagnosis.

New Zealand anti-vaccine mandate protesters faced off with police outside parliament today, as demonstrators camped inside the Wellington legislature's grounds vowed to stay "as long as it takes".

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced the province’s public health restrictions will now be lifting, while a blockade of protesters demanding an end to mandates resumes at the U.S.-Canada border crossing near Coutts. Heather Yourex-West looks at the province’s plan, and whether it will be enough to satiate demonstrators.

Director Kamika Bianca Guerra-Walker joins Global News’ Linda Olsen to discuss how she is using her experiences growing up Black in Calgary and how that has inspired her art.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to press hard on the importance of COVID-19 vaccines. But Quebec Liberal MP Joël Lightbound is challenging his own government’s strategy, demanding Trudeau to stop driving up divisions and deliver a roadmap to end public health mandates.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Thousands of Sri Lankan health workers are on strike for the third consecutive day, citing several demands.The trade unions demand that the authorities eliminate existing salary disparities in the sector just as they eliminated the teacher and principal salary anomalies.Health workers across Sri Lanka including nurses, and Public Health Inspectors are on strike citing multiple demands.They resorted to the indefinite trade union action from Monday (7).As a result of the strike activities at the Colombo General Hospital, Kandy General Hospital, 24 Teaching Hospitals, 26 General Hospitals, 46 Base Hospitals, 410 District Hospitals, and 293 MOH Officers came to a complete standstill.

PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department are searching for two men wanted in connection with an armed robbery at a Domino’s Pizza in North Philadelphia. According to police, the robbery took place on Monday around 1:00 a.m. at the location on 2628 N.

China enacted a similar traffic light change after one case was detected in November, only to repeal it amid outcry on social media. 

Freedom Convoy” trucks and say their presence “complicates” efforts to end the demonstration.More than 100 of the trucks remaining as part of the nearly two-week-long protest in downtown Ottawa are estimated to have kids living in them, OPS Deputy Chief Steve Bell told media in a briefing Tuesday afternoon.“Almost 25 per cent of the 418 trucks have children living in them — children who could be at risk during a police operation,” Bell said.“There’s a multitude of concerns” he said, citing effects from carbon monoxide, diesel fumes, cold, noise and a lack of access to sanitation on kids. Trucker convoy — Here’s what the 10-day injunction against horns includes Ottawa police have tapped the Children’s Aid Society (CAS) for advice on how to proceed with enforcement operations in the downtown core.They’re not seeking to take the kids out of the trucks or away from their parents at this stage, Bell said, but will follow the recommendations of CAS.“We’re not at the stage of looking to do any sort of enforcement activity around that,” he said.“We just think it’s an important factor that complicates and makes this an even more challenging operation.”To date, police and bylaw officers have issued more than 1,300 tickets for traffic violations, made 23 arrests and have 85 active criminal investigations related to the protest, which began as a response to vaccination mandates but has expanded to include a wide umbrella of anti-government sentiment.OPS are also liaising with U.S.

COVID-19: Kenney announces Alberta vaccine passport program ending at midnight In a letter to school authorities, Education Minister Adriana LaGrange outlined the impact that relaxing COVID-19 restrictions will have on schools and students.“I have been encouraged to see a downward trend in the number of Alberta schools shifted to at-home learning over the last few weeks,” she said.“At the peak of the fifth wave, there were 29 schools that were shifted to at-home learning, and today, only seven of the over 2,500-plus schools in our province remain learning at home.”Please see my letter to school authorities below: pic.twitter.com/Z3sph78dDv— Adriana LaGrange (@AdrianaLaGrange) February 9, 2022LaGrange said the masking requirement that will be removed effective Feb. 14 will apply to any students in schools or on school buses.

Winter Olympics since 1998 in Nagano, Japan.She has a decade’s worth of knitted red mittens, purchased every year since their debut as part of the Canadian Olympic uniform in 2010.But this year Reid says she won’t be buying anything, because after the merchandising partnership changed hands from Hudson’s Bay to Lululemon, she considers the prices too steep to justify.“They were a great, affordable way to show Canadian Olympic pride and some of the money goes to support our national team,” Reid says of her iconic mittens.“I looked at the Lululemon site and I was pretty surprised to see the prices. I was OK with The Bay’s mittens going up to $20, but $68 for a pair is too much for me.”Reid isn’t alone.

₹808 crore to families of 1,616 deceased healthcare workers from 33 states and UTs, who were involved in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry said that it is conducting a study on the possibility of vaccinating children below the age of 12.Deputy Director-General of Health Services, Dr. G.

COVID-19 and one new death on Friday.In a written statement, health officials said the number of active cases climbed again to 1,513, while another 3,713 people were isolating due to potential exposure. B.C.

COVID-19.At her Thursday briefing, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said the case of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, known as MIS-C, involved a child younger than five who had since recovered and returned home.The case was confirmed when serology testing revealed this week the child had contracted COVID-19, Henry said.

B.C’s top doctor Bonnie Henry says the province has confirmed its first case of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C.

Speaking at her COVID-19 briefing, provincial health officer Dr.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provides an update on COVID-19 cases in B.C. on Thursday, Oct. 15. Active cases continued to climb, reaching 1,494, while another 3,683 people were in isolation due to possible exposure.

COVID-19 update at 3 p.m. PT on Thursday.Global News will stream the briefing live here, on our Facebook page and carry it on BC1.

COVID-19 on Wednesday.It marks the 13th consecutive day the province has reported more than 100 new cases of the disease. B.C.

COVID-19 connected to recreational sports such as soccer and hockey over the last few weeks.Dr. Bonnie Henry said some sports facilities have had to close as a result of the exposures.“What I’m really talking about is the concerns that we’ve seen where there’s been some situations where parents have been together on the sidelines or the teams get together afterward,” Dr.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provides an update on COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, Oct.

B.C. provincial health officer Dr.

B.C.’s top doctor urged caution amid a rise in COVID-19 cases linked to recreational sports. Dr. Bonnie Henry said recreational athletes should stick to participating in one league rather than multiple leagues.

COVID-19 data on Tuesday afternoon.The province last provided an update on Friday, when provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reported 119 new cases of the disease and no new deaths.B.C.’s COVID-19 death toll stands at 245.The number of active cases topped 1,400 on Friday, while another 3,180 people were in isolation due to possible exposure.

B.C. health officials release a written statement with the daily COVID-19 numbers for Friday, Oct. 9. Legislative Bureau Chief Keith Baldrey has analysis as well as an update on next week’s Dr. Bonnie Henry’s live briefing schedule.

COVID-19 pandemic.Dr. Bonnie Henry said Thursday that those who want to celebrate Thanksgiving this weekend should do so with a small group of people who are already in their social bubble.Dining outside is a safer choice and food should come in individual servings rather than served buffet-style, Henry said.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provides an update on COVID-19 cases on Thursday, Oct.

At Thursday’s COVID-19 briefing, CKNW reporter Srushti Gandev asks provincial health officer Dr.

Dr. Bonnie Henry says she has received many questions recently from businesses about what they should be doing if somebody on their team tests positive for COVID-19 or is home sick and is waiting for testing.

COVID-19 response at 3 p.m. PT, Thursday.Global News will stream the briefing live here, on our Facebook page and carry it on BC1.

British Columbia provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says the province’s COVID-19 curve is flattening again, with transmission rates becoming more manageable.

B.C. parents and teachers are calling for more transparency about COVID-19 exposures in schools. Grace Ke has the details, and the response from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.

COVID-19 exposures in schools.In an open letter to provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Vancouver Coastal Health Chief Medical Health Officer Dr.

B.C.’s top doctor Bonnie Henry shows the latest COVID-19 modelling data for September and reports on how children under the age of 19 are ‘underrepresented’ when it comes to virus transmission and hospitalization numbers in the province.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provides an update on COVID-19 cases on Monday, October 5, for the previous 72-hours.

COVID-19 over a three-day period and four new deaths.Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed 130 cases from Friday to Saturday, 108 cases from Saturday to Sunday, and 120 cases from Sunday to Monday.The four deaths bring the province’s COVID-19 death toll to 242.There are 1,353 active cases in the province, an increase of 51 since Friday.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Sixty-six COVID-19 patients are in hospital, an increase of three.

COVID-19 in the province.Dr. Bonnie Henry is expected to focus part of the presentation on the impacts the return to school has had on the spread of the novel coronavirus and cases among school-aged children.Numbers show COVID-19 cases in kids under the age of 10 increased 67 per cent from Sept.

With Thanksgiving, Halloween, Remembrance Day and even Christmas on the horizon, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is finalizing guidance on how British Columbians can safely mark traditionally social holidays during COVID-19.

COVID-19.The Surrey School District on Thursday reported a COVID-19 exposure at K.B. Woodward Elementary and Rosemary Heights Elementary.

COVID-19 since schools reopened last month.According to the B.C. Centre for Disease Control, there were 178 cases among kids under 10 years old on Sept. 10.

B.C. provincial health officer Dr.