Coronavirus: Doug Ford tours Toronto school preparing for return-to-class during COVID-19 pandemic

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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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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.

COVID-19 since opening.Stephen Lecce reacted Saturday to a report from the Quebec government that showed dozens of schools — including preschool, elementary, secondary and adult career centres — reported one or more infections between Aug. 26 and Sept.

Ontario schools located in areas with more severe COVID-19 outbreaks, such as Toronto’s Jane and Finch area, will have “more resources” allocated by school boards to keep students safe from spreading the novel coronavirus, the province’s Education Minister Stephen Lecce said on Saturday.

Ontario to spend $37M to train ‘in-demand’ skilled workers “Face masks have become an essential part of our daily lives during these unprecedented and uncertain times,” Ontario’s economic development, job creation and trade minister, Vic Fedeli, said.“That’s why we are supporting companies like Smart Safe Science so they can provide groundbreaking made-in-Ontario solutions. Through investments like this, we are strengthening our domestic supply chain for vital personal protective equipment.”For frontline workers, wearing a mask is part of the job nowadays, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said at the press conference Friday.“It can be really, really uncomfortable, but they wear it to save lives,” Ford said.

Speaking directly to Ontario kids on Friday, Premier Doug Ford called out “fear-mongering on TV” and said would do all he can to protect kids as they return to the classroom.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Friday defended Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. David Williams, saying he has “all the confidence in the world” in the province’s top doctor.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Friday that his government would invest $2 million in the Bracebridge-based company Smart Safe Science to produce a “lighter, breathable, medical-grade” face mask.

Federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Ahmed Hussen, alongside Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce, on Thursday announced that the province was receiving an additional $147 million to be put towards early childhood learning and childcare.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Thursday’s he would be “willing” to step in to help the cash-strapped Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, and called on the city and federal governments to also “pitch in.” He added, “we can’t let go of the history of the CNE.”

COVID-19,Ontario Premier Doug Ford will host François Legault on Sept.

Premier Doug Ford says he wants schools to have a can-do attitude as they scramble to implement dozens of new COVID-19 protocols preparing for the return of students. But while Ford remains optimistic, others are now calling for an independent review.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford took a swipe at the head of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation, Harvey Bischof, on Wednesday over criticism of his government’s back-to-school plan, saying he would listen to health officials rather than “some guy with a degree in English literature.”

: As the clock counts down to the start of the school year, there are continued concerns about what the classroom will look like and how many students will be in it. Premier Doug Ford and Education Minister Stephen Lecce toured a school on Tuesday and addressed the worries, saying the province is ready to welcome back students.

Waterloo Region District School Board announces staggered start for elementary classes Students in Waterloo Region have not been inside a classroom since March of last year, when Ontario Premier Doug Ford ordered classrooms to be closed as the coronavirus pandemic first began to spread across the province.The board says the latest shift will allow staff even more time to prepare for students to return.“This was a very difficult decision and we realize this may cause an inconvenience for some families,” WRDSB spokesperson Alana Russell told Global News in an email.“However, as we near the reopening of schools we also know that we need to prioritize the health and safety of our students and staff and be able to best support our operational

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday he “can’t understand” the decision by Ontario teachers’ unions to file a labour board challenge over the province’s school reopening plans, saying he is “begging” for the unions to work with his government.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford will be in Brockville, Ont., for the second time in a week on Thursday to make an announcement.Ford will be joined by the province’s Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, and the MPP for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes Steve Clark. Trudeau, Ford unveil deal to produce N95 masks at 3M plant in Brockville, Ont.

Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce detailed on Wednesday how the COVID-19 Management Plan will ensure proper communication between school, public health and parents, and what are the steps taken in case of an outbreak as students head back to school in September amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

coronavirus pandemic.According to Kingston-area boards, some non-designate school boards were instructed that plans for quadmesters for high school students were denied, with the ministry instructing boards to implement an octomester — where students learn one course at a time over the period of about 20 days, before switching to another course.

COVID-19 positive cases or outbreaks that may occur in schools as students and staff prepare to head back to the classroom this fall.Numerous scenarios are laid out in a 21-page document released Wednesday on what schools, boards, principals, teachers, staff, students, and local public health units should do if a student becomes ill during school hours, if a person is exposed to the virus outside of school or if there is a positive case.“We have robust plans for schools and school boards so that when a case or an outbreak occurs, everyone knows what to do,” Premier Doug Ford said at a news conference.

Loblaw Companies Ltd. says it will run viral testing for asymptomatic patients at all 234 of its Alberta pharmacies, located at Shoppers Drug Mart, Independent Foods and other stores.

Ontario’s four major teachers’ unions say a meeting with the labour minister has resulted in no commitment to address concerns about safety standards in the province’s school reopening plan.The unions called for the meeting earlier this month after they alleged the province’s plan violated the Occupational Health and Safety Act.In a joint letter to their 190,000 members, the unions say they have asked the Ministry of Labour to issue a series of workplace orders in schools to protect students and teachers from COVID-19.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his government’s decision to run ads about its back-to-school plans which have been heavily criticized by opposition parties and teachers’ unions. Ford said he believes the ads are necessary because “it’s so important to communicate with parents.” Critics say money from the ads could be better spent elsewhere.

Ontario government to publicize its school reopening plan.The 30-second radio advertisement touts the government’s efforts to consult widely with health and education professionals to create their strategy.It also details some of the measures included in the plan and promotes a government website with more information.

TVDSB) is set to make a major decision Tuesday night.London’s public school board will decide whether or not to dip into reserve funds in order to help cover unexpected costs related to the novel coronavirus pandemic.TVDSB trustees will vote on a request to use $9.4 million to help keep “students and staff safe and healthy during the pandemic,” according to a letter the school board wrote to Education Minister Stephen Lecce.That amounts to nearly half of the board’s reserve funds.

NDP is visiting the Forest City Tuesday to call on Premier Doug Ford to improve his back-to-school plans.Andrea Horwath is scheduled to hold a press conference at 10 a.m. at Eagle Heights Public School on Oxford Street.She’ll be calling on Ford to decrease class sizes and increase funding for schools preparing to welcome back students amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.Horwath has been vocal about her concerns regarding Ontario’s back-to-school plans.