COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations trending downward in US

Coronation Street. Imran Habeeb’s sister Rana had plenty of complex storylines in the ITV soap before she ultimately perished in the Underworld roof collapse - including the end of her marriage to Zeedan, her romance with Kate Connor and a kidnap threat from her own mum.But what has actress Bhavna Limbachia been up to since quitting the cobbles for good? She certainly doesn’t seem to regret her decision to quit, explaining on This Morning: “When I decided to leave the show, I wanted to have a meeting with the producers."I wanted to go into the meeting with a solution as to how she would leave the show."But she added of her character’s tragic death: "I was trying to come up with reasons as to why Rana would leave Kate.

Despite seen as Ukraine’s safe haven, fears are rising in Lviv after the city’s Danylo Halytskyi International Airport was hit with Russian missiles. Mercedes Stephenson reports on the damage, and what the attack signifies.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Another senior citizen who was in a queue at a filling station in Kadawatha has collapsed and passed away today (20).Police stated that a person who was waiting in line to get petrol had collapsed, and he died upon admission to the Ragama Hospital.The deceased, a 70 year old man was identified as a resident of Makola area.This is the second death reported in Sri Lanka within the past 24 hours,while queuing up for essentials.Yesterday (19), a person who was waiting to obtain kerosene from a fuel queue in Kandy also passed away.The funeral of the 71-year-old is scheduled for today (20).

Covid-19 pandemic was a long way off, citing a rise in cases in its latest weekly data.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Urban Sri Lankans have once again stepped out to the streets to protest against the government’s failure to secure the ailing economy of the country.What started off as a small vigil-like protest in the town of Kohuwala, not far from the Administrative Capital of Sri Jayewardenepura, has now spread to almost all urban areas surrounding the capita.On Saturday (19), anti-government protests took place in Kohuwala, Rajagiriya, Ja-Ela, Mount Lavinia and several other seas.

Covid-19 cases, India has been warned to keep the guards up. Just as China battles with a rise in daily cases driven by the highly infectious 'stealth Omicron variant'. Additionally, the World Health Organization has sent out a warning this week, with several nations across the world witnessing a sudden spike in Covid-19 cases yet again.

This illustration depicts the result of a collision between two large asteroid-sized bodies: a massive debris cloud around a young star. NASA’s Spitzer saw a debris cloud block the star HD 166191, giving scientists details about the smashup that occu NASA has shared an image depicting what researchers say is the first observation of a debris cloud from a massive celestial collision.In a study published earlier this month in the Astrophysical Journal, a group of astronomers led by the University of Arizona reported when the debris cloud passed in front of its star and briefly blocked the light, also called a transit. Using their knowledge about the star's size, they were able to determine the size of the cloud shortly after impact, estimate the size of the objects that collided and see the speed with which the cloud dispersed.

Here’s meteorologist Jesse Beyer’s Friday, March 18, 2022 evening weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.

Ukraine becomes increasingly brutal, with Russian attacks killing and displacing civilians, experts say the international community is shifting its focus from sanctions to helping the Ukrainian military.That’s partly because the few remaining options that could have a significant impact on Russia’s economy — namely, a European ban on Russian oil and gas — are not feasible in the short term. It’s also becoming clearer that the sanctions, while devastating, are not swaying Russian President Vladimir Putin.“It’s not hurting (Russia) enough to make them stop,” said James Brander, a professor in international business and public policy at the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business.“It’s hard to get to that level, whereas what’s really hurting the Russians right now is on the ground in Ukraine, where they’re running into a lot of military trouble.

A group of Canadian doctors, nurses and translators are working to provide medical care to Ukrainian refugees who have fled their homes amid the violence with Russia.

Russia is claiming its first use of hypersonic missiles in Ukraine as it continues its invasion of the Eastern European nation. Plus, food supplies are shrinking in Ukrainian cities as they’re at risk of siege.

In the latest episode of The Training Ground, Global News Weekend’s Mike Arsenault speaks with astronomer Marcin Sawicki about studying the universe and what skills are required to peer deep into the cosmos.

In a video posted to social media on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned Moscow that continuing the invasion would bring about “huge” losses for Russia that would last “generations.” He added: “It’s time to meet, time to talk.”

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Canada’s top doctors still recommend wearing a mask — even as provinces ditch mandates  It’s a precarious position to be in for business owners as some may not quite be ready to take masks off. Jennifer Jones, the co-owner of Seagull Classics, says it may be too soon for some customers.“I am a little worried about it,” she says, as her parents were walking around the store. The business has been a staple in the beaches in Toronto for the past 34 years.

First Dates star Mike Sumner has popped the question to his romantic match Zoe Welch.The pair, who met on the hit Channel 4 show in 2020, quickly became favourites on the show for a remarkable moment which saw Zoe neck a pint in one.Her stunned date, Mike, replied: "F***ing hell."But two years on, the pair are now engaged and ensuring they enjoy the most of their time together following Mike's heartbreaking health diagnosis.Since meeting Zoe, Mike has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease and may only have five years to live as the condition is incurable.The couple filmed the show in spring 2020 but it was only screened last October, and quickly became favourites after the episode aired.One viewer wrote: "Zoe and Mike are my favourites, wishing them a lifetime of happiness."Another wrote: "Zoe and Mike on First Dates are made for each other."After two years of romance, Mike, from Grimsby in Lincolnshire, now uses a walking frame following his health condition.The ex-driving instructor decided to pop the question during a lovely lakeside stroll on holiday in Florida.Mike said: "Because of my mobility problems I couldn't do it on bended knee. When we got back we cracked open a bottle of Prosecco we had waiting in the fridge and then went out for a quiet meal.

We are continuing to see a steady decline in case numbers in Auckland, while cases in other parts of the country fluctuate. Case numbers generally decline over the weekend, likely linked to a lower level of testing.

PHILADELPHIA - Several shootings near Temple University Friday night has left students and residents in the area on edge. Four victims are in stable condition after two separate shootings, according to police. RELATED: Temple University student shot, killed during robbery in North Philadelphia, officials sayFOX 29's Marcus Espinoza was near the campus where chalk outlines of expended shell casings are still visible from the overnight shootings. He spoke to students who say they aren't surprised about the level of violence. Temple University seniors Olivia Kortick and Madison North say things are getting worse. "Since freshman year it's definitely gotten a lot more dangerous," one said. "We're graduating this semester so I think we're both in agreement we're both really ready to get out, which is sad because this is our home for the past four years." RELATED: 2 teen girls shot while driving away from group who reached into car, police sayThe first shooting happened around 10:30 Friday evening near Broad Street and Cecil B.

RIDLEY PARK, Pa. - An investigation is underway in Ridley Township after the skeletal remains of a person were found in a car submerged in water on Saturday. A source tells FOX 29 the family of a man who went missing 19 years ago received a tip that his car was in a waterway near Stingers Waterfront in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. According to the source, the man's family hired a private dive team to investigate. A source tells FOX 29 that the family of a man who went missing 19 years ago hired a private dive team to invesigate reports of skeletal remains in the water in Ridley Township.  Investigators with the Delaware County Medical Examiner's Office were also present at the active scene, FOX 29 confirmed. This is a developing story.

As we get ready for the mask mandates to be lifted, not everyone is ready to take them off. Some experts also question if the move is being made too fast for Ontario to lift mask mandates. Frazer Snowdon has more.

Holly Willoughby seems to be feeling a little better after stepping outside for the first time since it was revealed she had caught Covid. The This Morning star had to quit the ITV show this week and also missed hosting last weekend's Dancing on Ice after coming down with the virus and needing to self-isolate.

Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis, with son Nathan Davis, a deputy clerk, reads a statement to the press outside the Rowan County Courthouse on Sept. 14, 2015 in Morehead, Ky.

NORFOLK, Va. - A Virginia newspaper reporter was one of two people killed during a shooting early Saturday outside a restaurant and bar, authorities said.Sierra Jenkins, 25, who covered education and schools for The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk, died at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital after the shooting outside Chicho’s Pizza Backstage, according to officials.Norfolk police detectives were investigating the shooting, which also resulted in injuries to three others. Jenkins was caught in the crossfire as she was leaving the bar, restaurant manager Rory Schindel told the newspaper.

PERU, Vt. - Molly Healy donned her ski suit and skis on her way to Bromley Mountain in Peru, Vermont, earlier this month.But she wasn’t there just to hit the slopes. She was there to marry Matthew Gnoza in a way that may put other winter weddings to shame. "My something old were my skis, my something new was my ski outfit, my something borrowed was my veil from a friend, and my something blue were my ski boots!" she told FOX Television Stations. RELATED: Let’s Get Married! Virginia Bride Magazine’s luxury dream wedding giveawayThe couple tied the knot on March 12.

(Photo by Samantha Madera/City of Philadelphia)PHILADELPHIA - Officials with the Philadelphia Fire Department say a fatal fire in Olney is under investigation. According to officials, the fire broke out on the second floor of a two-story rowhouse on Rubicam Street just before 10:30 a.m. One person was able to escape, but another was found dead in the home, fire officials say. Firefighters had the fire under control by 10:39, according to authorities. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. ___MORE LOCAL HEADLINES___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Norman Reedus is giving his fans an update about his health.

PALMYRA, N.J. - A 48-year-old man living in Palmyra, New Jersey, was shot and killed while sitting in his home, according to authorities. Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Palmyra Police Department Cheif Meghan Campbell made the announcement Saturday afternoon. Authorities say Timothy Thomas was sitting in his living room in his home on the 400 block of Cinnaminson Avenue when shots were fired into the home around 2:30 a.m. According to police, Thomas was struck in the chest and taken to Cooper University Hospital where he was pronounced dead just before 4 a.m. One of Thomas' relatives was sitting in the same room when the shooting happened and they were not injured, police say. Investigators believe there were multiple shooters who fled on foot towards the Delaware River, according to police. Authorities say no arrests were made the investigation is active. ___MORE LOCAL HEADLINES___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

PHILADELPHIA - Two people were injured after a gunman opened fire into a group of people in North Philadelphia, according to authorities. Police say the incident happened early Saturday morning around 1:45 a.m. Officers with the 22nd district responded to a report of a shooting on the 1800 block of W. Diamond Street, according to police. Officers met a group of pedestrians who alerted them that two people were shot, authorities say. According to police, a 19-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man suffered from gunshot wounds. Both say they were standing on the street when a car, possibly orange or red in color, stopped in the street and let out a passenger, authorities say. Police say the victims told investigators the passenger who exited the car had a gun and began firing into the crowd of people standing at the location. The suspect got back into the car before it drove westbound on Diamond Street, according to investigators. Both injured victims were transported to the hospital where the woman, who was shot in the foot, is in stable condition.

Russia‘s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine could ease the way for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Defence Minister Anita Anand to boost defence spending in the upcoming federal budget, say experts.And while it’s unclear right now what that might look like, defence analysts said targeting recruits with more advanced skills and modernizing equipment like submarines should be among the areas up for more funding.“I absolutely think it makes it easier to say yes,” said Steve Saideman, who holds the Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University and is director of the Canadian Defence and Security Network.“This full-out war certainly moves the needle quite a bit.

There is a scandal brewing over on the set of Grey’s Anatomy!

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Holly Willoughby has taken to Instagram to update her fans on her health after a recent positive Covid test left the star unable to present on ITV.In the serene snap, Holly can be seen relaxing in front of a lush green hedge as she basked in the sunlight. Her signature blonde locks were styled in a loose up do and she sported a bare face as she soaked up the sun.The presenter wore a white bathrobe and cupped her hand round her face as she closed her eyes, enjoying a moment of peace after her recent illness.Holly wrote in the caption: “Just what the doctor ordered,” and signed off with a sun emoji.Fans and friends alike were stunned by Holly’s natural beauty as she enjoyed the rare British sunshine and took to the comments to boost her confidence.Television personality Vanessa Feltz called her “sweetheart” and told the mother-of-three that she was “glad to see her up and about”.One envious fan asked: “Drop the skincare routine now, please.”Another said: “You are naturally beautiful, hope you’re feeling better,” while one kind follower wrote: “Sunshine is good for the soul, have a great weekend and keep on smiling”.Holly had posted hours before as a plug for her new brand Wylde Moon, but her makeup free snap was the first sign of the ITV star all week.Her bout of Covid left the ITV presenter unable to host both her usual slots, This Morning and the Dancing On Ice semi final, alongside her longtime pal Phillip Schofield.Phillip presented the ice-skating competition by himself and posted a sweet message on his Instagram before he was due on air.

were killed near Kyiv after identifying graphic photos on Twitter."I recognized the luggage and that is how I knew," Serhiy Perebyinis told The New York Times.Perebyinis was helping his sick mother in eastern Ukraine when his wife decided to flee their home in Irpin, near Kyiv, with their two children last week after their apartment was hit by Russian shelling, the New York Times reported."I told her, ‘Forgive me that I couldn’t defend you,’" Perebyinis recalled to the outlet of what he told his wife the night before she died. "I tried to care for one person, and it meant I cannot protect you.""She said, ‘Don’t worry, I will get out.’"RELATED: Russia-Ukraine war: Intense combat continues to hit MariupolA residential building damaged by a missile on February 25, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine.

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Scotland’s children have started receiving their first Covid jabs as the country continues to battle through the pandemic.

A US Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft lands during a joint exercise with Japanese Self Defense Forces members at the Higashifuji training area in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture on March 15, 2022. (Photo by Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (Photo b HELSINKI (AP) - Four U.S. soldiers were killed when their Osprey aircraft crashed in a Norwegian town in the Arctic Circle during a NATO exercise unrelated to the Ukraine war, Norway's prime minister and defense officials said Saturday.Jonas Gahr Stoere tweeted that they were killed in the crash on Friday night.

Justin Bieber answers a phone call on his way to a medical building in Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon (February 23).

Justin Bieber has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him to cancel his scheduled show in Las Vegas this evening (February 20).Reports in TMZ suggest Bieber tested positive for the virus on Saturday (February 19), forcing him to postpone his show this evening at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.Bieber also has shows scheduled for Glendale, Arizona on Tuesday (February 22) and Los Angeles on Wednesday and Thursday (February 23 and 24). It’s unclear yet as to whether these will go ahead.A statement read: “Due to positive COVID results within the Justice Tour family, we will unfortunately have to postpone Sunday’s show in Las Vegas.

.On Saturday, it was announced that Justin Bieber's Sunday show in Las Vegas is being postponed due to a coronavirus outbreak within Bieber's team.«Due to positive COVID results within the Justice Tour family, we will, unfortunately, have to postpone Sunday's show in Las Vegas,» an account the  said in a statement on Instagram. «Justin is, of course, hugely disappointed, but the health and safety of his crew and fans is always his number one priority.»The performance has been rescheduled for June 28 and tickets for the original show will be honored.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Singer Justin Bieber attends Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C.

Justin Bieber has tested positive for Covid-19, meaning that some of his US tour dates have been postponed.The Baby singer, 27, opened the Justice World Tour on Friday in San Diego, with wife Hailey Baldwin among the thrilled fans in the audience.Shortly after, it was announced that his concert in Las Vegas, due to take place today, would be postponed over a coronavirus outbreak in the team.According to TMZ, the musician found out that he contracted coronavirus on Saturday – but his rep shared an update on his health and explained that he is feeling okay.It is unclear when Justin first became ill, and whether his upcoming shows in Arizona and LA this week will be rescheduled.Justin was due to perform at the T-Mobile Arena in Vegas later today, before the postponement was confirmed in a statement.‘Due to positive Covid results within the Justice Tour family, we will, unfortunately, have to postpone Sunday’s show in Las Vegas,’ it read.‘Justin is, of course, hugely disappointed, but the health and safety of his crew and fans is always his number one priority. ‘The tour launch in San Diego was a massive success, and Justin is excited to bring this spectacular show to his Las Vegas fans as soon as possible.‘The rescheduled date for Las Vegas will be Tuesday, June 28. Tickets for the original show will be honoured.

Justin Bieber has coronavirus.

Las Vegas Beliebers will have to wait till June to see Justin Bieber on his Justice World Tour.

.On Saturday, it was announced that Justin Bieber's Sunday show in Las Vegas is being postponed due to a coronavirus outbreak within Bieber's team.«Due to positive COVID results within the Justice Tour family, we will, unfortunately, have to postpone Sunday's show in Las Vegas,» an account the  said in a statement on Instagram. «Justin is, of course, hugely disappointed, but the health and safety of his crew and fans is always his number one priority.»The performance has been rescheduled for June 28 and tickets for the original show will be honored.

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