Christine McGuinness speaks about the struggles of living in lockdown with three autistic children

COLOMBO (News 1st); Thousands of Sri Lankan health workers continued their strike action for the fifth consecutive day on Friday (11), despite a court issuing an order against a nurses trade union that is also taking part in the strike.Health workers in Sri Lanka have been staging demonstrations and strikes since November 2021 to draw attention to the issue of salary anomalies.Their major demands include the rectification of salary anomalies, higher allowances, and an increase in overtime rates.Supplementary and paramedical services, nursing services, and professionals from 16 health services including medical laboratory technologists, pharmacists, radiologists, public health inspectors, and family health officers are participating in the indefinite strike.Thousands of poor patients who visited government hospitals were turned away, as a result.A Sri Lankan court on Thursday (10) issued two enjoining orders preventing the strike action by the Government Nursing Officer’s Association from continuing.The Attorney General filed an action against the Government Nursing Officer’s Association and its president Saman Rathnapriya, seeking an enjoining order from the court to immediately suspend the trade union action of the said union.The Attorney General appraised the court of the present deplorable conditions in hospitals due to patient care being severely affected.District Court Judge of Colombo Aruna Aluthge issued two enjoining orders preventing the union from continuing the said trade union strike endangering the lives of the patients.As a result of the strike, over this week the activities at the Colombo General Hospital, Kandy General Hospital, 24 Teaching Hospitals, 26 General Hospitals, 46 Base Hospitals, 410 District

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Charli XCX has said that the criticism she’s received on social media lately has taken a toll on her mental health.The singer-songwriter, who releases her fifth album ‘Crash’ on March 18, issued a statement on Twitter yesterday (February 10) to explain that she’s temporarily stepping back from the platform due to the “negativity” surrounding her current campaign.“I’ve always had a pretty open dialogue with you guys and so I just wanna mention a few things that have been on my mind recently,” Charli began.“I have been feeling like I can’t do anything right at the moment.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The new University of Vavuniya was declared open by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Friday (11).The University of Vavuniya is the 17th State University in Sri Lanka and was established with effect from the 1st of August 2021 via an Extraordinary Gazette on the 8th of June 2021 that elevated the Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, to a separate state university in Sri Lanka.The new state university was established for the purpose of providing, promoting, and developing higher education in the branches of learning of Business Studies, Applied Science, and Technology Studies.

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of he World Health Organization (WHO), Buti Manamela, Deputy Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology of South Africa, Dr Joe Phaahla, Minister of Health of South Africa and Meryame Kitir, Minister of Development Cooperation and Urban Policy of Belgium today visit a number of public and private sector partners that are collaborating to develop and build WHO’s global mRNA vaccine technology transfer hub in South Africa.

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Protester numbers outside New Zealand's parliament have increased as police scaled back efforts to clear anti-vaccine demonstrators involved in violent clashes a day earlier.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry has warned against the use of fake vaccination cards to avoid being vaccinated against COVID-19.Dr. Anwar Hamdani, attached to the Health Ministry said information on all those who have been vaccinated are with the Health Ministry, and it is a futile attempt to evade being vaccinated.“Getting vaccinated is a social responsibility and therefore everyone must get vaccinated against COVID-19,” he said.At the same time, the Deputy Director-General of Public Health Services Dr.

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Only recently Paddy McGuinness showed off his rippling abs after boarding the fitness train.

Paddy McGuinness has shared some isolation home truths, admitting he’s coming out of coronavirus lockdown with such a belly he can ‘no longer see his penis’.

PADDY McGuinness and wife Christine left fans in hysterics with a hand-washing parody video. The TV star appears topless as the pair recreate the sexy pottery scene from film Ghost, while showing followers how to properly wash their hands amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

It’s one of the most recognisable movie moments in history.

Paddy McGuinness has revealed he has gained so much weight during self-isolation, he cannot see his penis any more.

FUNNYMAN Paddy McGuinness has jokingly shared the news with his fans that he 'can no longer see my penis' after gaining weight during the coronavirus lockdown. The father-of-three, who last year stripped off to reveal an impressive six pack, made the hilarious confession on social media.

Christine McGuinness certainly turned heads as she shared a scorching workout video wearing some revealing gym clothes.

Paddy McGuinness definitely seems to have his hands full in the best way during the coronavirus lockdown, with the presenter’s kids dyeing his hair pink

PADDY McGuinness fought back tears as he led celebrities clapping for the NHS tonight for a second week during the coronavirus lockdown. The comedian's voice cracked and he looked emotional pumping his fist in the air, as paid tribute to key workers across the country.

Christine McGuinness has treated her Instagram followers to yet another steamy post as the media personality performed a scorching pre-workout dance.

CHRISTINE McGuinness showed off her toned figure in her latest flesh-flashing workout clip. The mum-of-three gyrated in front of the camera giving everyone an eyeful of her killer bod.

Christine McGuinness has showed off her extremely toned physique during a fun pre-workout dance in self-isolation.

Doting mum Christine McGuinness is longing for the playground as she hints her kids are going mad while stuck inside the house.

Mother-of-three Christine McGuinness has shared a fun way of explaining germs and the importance of washing hands to children.

CHRISTINE McGuinness has flashed her bum in a thong bikini as she posts a throwback holiday picture. The 32-year-old showed off her incredible figure as she talked about appreciating travel in isolation.

Christine McGuinness turned up the heat on social media thanks to her latest booty-baring snap.

Christine McGuinness has been keeping her fans motivated during lockdown by sharing her fitness routine.

© Getty LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Paddy McGuinness (L) and Christine McGuinness attend the National Television Awards held at The O2 Arena on January 22, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images) Christine McGuinness has opened up on her fears about not being able to provide essential foods for her autistic children amid the coronavirus crisis.

Christine McGuinness has delighted fans by creating a Tik Tok account while she and husband Paddy McGuinness are in lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic. The 32-year-old Real Housewives of Cheshire star took to her official Instagram account to share another video for the popular app. Sharing to her 362,000 followers, Christine dressed for the warm weather in a pair of teeny denim shorts. Featuring ripped hemming around the edges, the shorts sat high up on Christine's thighs. Donning a yellow vest top, the fitness fanatic put on a dance for her fans.

Christine McGuinness has confessed her autistic children are "struggling" being in lockdown amid the coronavirus outbreak.

EAMONN Holmes cheekily told Christine McGuinness he can't take his eyes off her balloons. The presenter, 60, was interviewing the busty model on This Morning today when he spotted her Mother's Day balloons behind her.

Christine McGuinness has opened up on her fears about not being able to provide essential foods for her autistic children amid the coronavirus crisis. The 32 year old's three children she shares with husband Paddy, 46, have all been diagnosed with autism, with Christine now admitting the family are "struggling" in self-isolation.

This Morning 's Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes spoke to Christine McGuinness today, as she revealed how she has been coping with keeping three autistic children in coronavirus lockdown.

CHRISTINE McGuinness has admitted her autistic children are "struggling" in isolation and is "worried" about how long they'll have to stay inside. The Real Housewives of Cheshire star is home-schooling Felicity, 4, and six-year-old twins Penelope and Leo, but they're finding it hard understanding the coronavirus crisis.

Christine McGuinness has shown her fans how she's keeping fit and maintaining her incredible figure without the gym.

CELEBRITIES have flocked to Instagram to show off their gruelling home workouts during the coronavirus pandemic. Exercise fanatics, including Paddy McGuiness, Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez, are keeping fans entertained with their fitness tips - by bringing the gym to your living room.

CHRISTINE McGuinness has begged supermarket stockpilers to think of her autistic children in an emotional appeal. The 32-year-old star shares six-year-old twins Leo and Penelope, and three-year-old Felicity with husband Paddy.

Christine McGuinness has made a heart-wrenching plea on social media.

Paddy McGuinness filmed a very cheeky video with his wife Christine where he playfully grabbed her boobs.

PADDY McGuinness playfully grabbed wife Christine's boobs as she did a sexy dance for fans on Instagram. The comic tried to put a smile on followers' faces as the country went into lockdown over the coronavirus outbreak.

CELEBRITY mums are being spoiled this Mother's Day - with Abbey Clancy, Lucy  Mecklenburgh and Christine McGuinness celebrating the occasion. Families are being forced apart all over the country today as millions self-isolate amid the coronavirus pandemic.

CHRISTINE McGuinness has been forced to cancel her birthday plans after the coronavirus spoiled her big day. The model - who turned 32 today - has insisted will celebrate later this year after the Prime Minister announced he's closing all pubs, clubs, restaurants and gyms nationwide to close tonight.