Coronation Street and Emmerdale stars 'prepare for pay cuts' as ITV ad revenue drops

A healthcare worker conducts a swab test at a COVID-19 testing site in Cruz Bay, Saint John, Virgin Islands, U.S. Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images Can you get long COVID after an infection with omicron?It’s too early to know for sure, but many doctors believe it’s possible to have long-term effects from the omicron variant of the virus.Long COVID is usually diagnosed many weeks after a bout with COVID-19.

PHOENIX - A restaurant owner in the Phoenix area said he was shocked when nearly his entire staff was poached by another restaurant.Incidents like the one that happened to Matt Gorman paint a picture of the aggressive competition for workers in these times.Gorman, who owns Matty G's in Tempe, had to close the restaurant shortly after Thanksgiving, after he says another restaurant poached nearly his entire staff."They didn't even give us two weeks notice. Nothing," Gorman recounted.

COVID-19 surge fuelled by the Omicron variant.St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s Urgent Care Centre on King Street East will once again operate between 8 a.m.

An expert in infectious diseases has shown concern about the number of children who remain absent from school weeks after Covid-19 infection.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Wednesday (9) said that his policies and the policies of the government were prepared with the future generations in mind.President Rajapaksa assured that all promises will be fulfilled.He said the government is facing challenges in various sectors, including education, agriculture, and electricity.Noting that the economy is reviving following the pandemic, President Rajapaksa urged the masses to obtain the booster dose and not leave any reason for the country to go into lockdown again.The President urged the public sector employees to fulfill their duties and responsibilities in line with the government’s policy statement.“I promised the farmers that fertilizer will be given for free and the certified price for paddy will be increased, and that was my first duty,” said the President while addressing a crowd at the Salgado Stadium in Anuradhapura.The President also promised to increase the income of the local farmers by 100% with or without fertilizer.

An ongoing legal issue that could affect the medallists in the team figure skating competition at the Beijing Olympics, an event in which Canada finished fourth, has caused the award ceremony to be delayed, the IOC said Wednesday.

More than 70 Girvan residents did their bit for the Quay Zone leisure centre by continuing to pay membership fees despite the facility being forced to close because of Covid.

The Scottish Government has confirmed 15 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours,

Jenna Jameson appears to be on the mend after a weeks-long struggle with a mystery illness. The model and former porn star, 47, was hospitalized in early January after losing her ability to walk.  Taking to her Instagram Story this week, the former adult film actress wrote to fans, "Hey, guys. I’m still in the hospital, but I’m doing OK and i’ll be out soon," Page Six reports.

Boris Johnson has announced a shock plan to end all covid self-isolation laws in England in just two weeks time.

With the announcement that Boris Johnson hopes to scrap all coronavirus restrictions by the end of February, you may be wondering what restrictions are still in place.

The City of Saskatoon is lifting vaccine mandates along with the province — but it may be done more as a requirement than by choice.

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PHILLIP Schofield got a scolding from his This Morning bosses after joking he was still Covid positive - despite being back at work. The presenter returned to the daytime sofa after coronavirus forced him to isolate for a week.

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SURPRISE, Ariz. - Police in Surprise say they arrested a man after he stabbed his girlfriend multiple times during an argument over homework.According to court documents, 27-year-old Raymond Maltos was arrested on Feb.

coronavirus restrictions may end in just two weeks time.Opening Prime Minister’s Questions, Mr Johnson said: “It is my intention to return on the first day after the half-term recess to present our strategy for living with Covid.“Provided the current encouraging trends in the data continue, it is my expectation that we will be able to end the last domestic restrictions – including the legal requirement to self-isolate if you test positive – a full month early.”Mr Johnson indicated that as long as the data remained positive, the legal duty to self-isolate would be lifted a whole month earlier than planned.The plan was for self-isolation regulations to expire on March 24., but the announcement means the law could axed on around as early as Thursday 24 February.Mr Johnson's announcement comes as a leading expert believes the UK is “past the point” where vaccinating young, healthy children against Covid-19 will do any good.Paul Hunter, professor of medicine from the University of East Anglia, said most children have already had coronavirus, with the vast majority not falling seriously ill.Prof Hunter told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme infection rates in children are “falling really quickly at the moment”, adding: “So I think in many ways we’re past the point where vaccines are actually going to make much difference.”This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest updates. Reporters working on dailystar.co.uk will be working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.

More European countries could scrap tests for fully vaccinated arrivals in the coming days, according to reports.

PHILADELPHIA - A water main break in Kingsessing is disrupting traffic and causing major problems early Wednesday morning. The water main break happened at approximately 6:30 a.m.

PHILADELPHIA - Police say they made an arrest in a carjacking that led to a wild pursuit Tuesday evening. The incident happened Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. when police responded to report of a man following his Mercedes Benz sedan that was stolen during a carjacking at gun point about a week ago. Police were able to catch up to the vehicle which was on the 4000 block of Aramingo Avenue. When police attempted to stop the stolen Mercedes Benz, the driver took off at a high rate of speed and refused to stop, according to officials. Officers continued their pursuit until the driver of that stolen vehicle got to the 4500 block of Richmond Street when the vehicle crashed, rear-ending a parked and unattended vehicle. At this point, the driver got out of the stolen vehicle and attempted to flee on foot.

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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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This Morning's Phillip Schofield has insisted his new golden glow is all natural after he left fans baffled with his new bronzed look.

This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby has shared an emotional post to Instagram about the responsibility she feels to teach her children about racism following the tragic death of George Floyd in Minnesota.The 39 year old has three children; Harry, 11, Belle, nine and Chester, five and she shared a quote by Cleo Wade, an American activist, to he Instagram which highlighted the importance of discussing race issues.This comes after, earlier this week, George died after a Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, knelt on his neck for seven minutes until he could no longer breathe.The horrific incident, which was caught on video, has sparked mass protests across America.

HOLLY Willoughby and Phillip Schofield reunited after the half term break for a Friday night party with their families online. The This Morning presenters - who were replaced by Eamonn and Ruth on the ITV show this week - took part in a virtual murder mystery game.

This Morning has been hit with a string of Ofcom complaints after Phillip Schofield joked about President of the United States Donald Trump live on TV.

This Morning presenter Ruth Langsford has hit back at comments from social media users accusing her of breaking coronavirus lockdown rules.

Ruth Langsford hit back at comments from some social media users, who believed the This Morning star had broken lockdown rules amid the coronavirus outbreak in the UK and around the world.

ITV stars are bracing themselves for pay cuts as the channel’s ad income plummeted due to coronavirus. Insiders say reduction in talent pay is “inevitable” but the biggest names will be saved.

Emmerdale staff hit out at ITV bosses after they learned soap crew like Mimi Slinger and Karen Blick would get covid temperature checks - but they would be snubbed from the tests.

HOLLY Willoughby says she cannot wait to hug her mum again as she celebrates her 72nd birthday. Due to the coronavirus lockdown, the This Morning presenter has been unable to spend time with her mother due to isolation and social distancing measures.

Holly Willoughby has wished her mum a happy birthday from lockdown.

Phillip Schofield has said that finally talking about his sexuality 'saved him'.

HOLLY Willoughby revealed her biggest hair disaster while showing fans how to dye their own hair at home. The TV star, 39, revealed she accidentally dyed her hair red after experimenting with spray in bleach.

Emmerdale has become the first British soap opera to resume filming as the cast and crew are back on set to produce six new episodes, eight weeks after it was forced to pause. Soap expert Sharon Marshall announced the exciting news on ITV's This Morning while speaking to presenters Holly Willoughby, 39, and 58 year old Phillip Schofield, who recently drank a gin and tonic while out on a run.

Holly Willoughby urged people not to poo outside after a This Morning viewer aired their complaints on TV.

A mum who said her toothache was "worse than childbirth" shared a video of her yanking it with pliers, making poor Holly Willoughby shudder on This Morning.

This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby accused a caller of flouting the lockdown rules today, in a tense moment.

Emmerdale has already returned to filming, bringing their temporary lockdown suspension to an end.

Phillip Schofield has given fans a peek at his very unique lockdown exercise routine, that includes drinking alcohol.The 58 year old, who recently starred in a mental health video alongside his This Morning co-star Holly Willoughby, took to his Instagram Stories to share a hilarious clip of himself on a run outside. In the shaky recording, the TV presenter could be seen wearing a striped pale green T-shirt as he ran through what appeared to be a park in the sunshine.

Coronation Street could return to its six episodes per week instead of the current three, according to actress Helen Worth.

This Morning viewers were thrilled to see a Coronation Street legend appear on the show today, as Helen Worth joined Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield via video call.

This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby never fails to ooze glamour on set, but today's look proved particularly eye-catching.

This Morning viewers were left a little confused after the ITV programme advertised holidays.