NEW DELHI : Online doctor consultations in India jumped 500% since March to 50 million as the coronavirus lockdown kept doctors and patients indoors, a report by e-health service platform Practo said.Out of all telemedicine users, 80% were first-time users and 44% were from non-metro cities, Practo said.

In-person doctor visits dropped by 67%.“For long, telemedicine remained a luxury and convenience for many. Today, it’s a necessity," said Shashank N.D., co-founder and CEO, Practo.The health ministry had urged people to take advantage of telemedicine services during the lockdown.

Since then, the usage of online consultation apps and medicine delivery services has risen.“Telehealth has multiple applications, optimal care and virtual care is.

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Illinois man busted in New Jersey with $300k in heroin, fentanyl, prosecutors say

Carranza-Ocampo, a Melrose Park, Illinois resident, was charged with first and second-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with the intent to distribute.

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First bat falcon spotted in US at Texas wildlife refuge

The country's first bat falcon sighting happened at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge last December in Texas. (Peter Witt )ALAMO, Texas - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the country’s first recorded bat falcon sighting happened at Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in Alamo, Texas last December."Everyone that can catch a glimpse is looking at this bat falcon right now," officials recently posted on its Facebook page.

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Explainer: Has Russia 'invaded' Ukraine?

WASHINGTON - When Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized troops to cross Ukraine's border into regions controlled by Russian-backed separatists, the White House initially stopped short of calling it an invasion. That changed on Tuesday, and key allies in Europe joined in saying Putin had crossed a red line."This is the beginning of a Russian invasion of Ukraine," President Joe Biden said.NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg was equally explicit."We saw last night that further Russian troops moved into the Donbas into parts of Donetsk and Luhansk, " he said Tuesday, referring to the two areas of Ukraine's eastern Donbas region controlled by Russian-backed separatists.

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Coronavirus infection rates across Greater Manchester remain far lower than national average

Coronavirus infection rates across Greater Manchester remain far lower than the national average.

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Trucker convoy organizer Tamara Lich denied bail

Tamara Lich, one of the organizers of the so-called “Freedom Convoy” that blockaded the nation’s capital for three weeks, was denied bail by an Ottawa judge on Tuesday over “grave” offences.

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Social Security retirement age stops changing in 2022: What to know

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Edmonton’s Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation to accept cryptocurrency donations

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Hong Kong to harness mass testing in Omicron battle

Government officials today in Hong Kong, in the middle of a worsening Omicron surge, said they would roll out mass testing in the middle of March, targeting 7.4 million residents.

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People’s Party Leader Maxime Bernier to plead not guilty to COVID-19 charges: lawyer

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Statues of presidential dogs unveiled at Lincoln Memorial

WASHINGTON - In addition to honoring the country’s past leaders, Presidents Day 2022 also honored some of the first families’ pets as life-size statues of the presidential dogs were unveiled.Jinx, a dog food company, rolled out the one-day exhibit at the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Monday. The exhibit included Abraham Lincoln's dog, Fido, Jackie O's dog, Pushinka and Barack Obama's dog, Bo."Over the past couple of years, we've realized how much we depend on our pets for emotional support," Jinx co-founder Sameer Mehta said in a news release.

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Police: Woman pulled knife during fight at Chester County high school that injured 5

Shalynn Reed Taylor, 43, is facing a list of charges following a fight at Coatesville Area Senior High that injured at least 5.

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Russia sanctions: A look at Biden administration's toughest penalties

WASHINGTON - With the White House calling Russian deployments in eastern Ukraine an invasion, it’s expected to follow up with tough sanctions. President Joe Biden has made clear the United States intends to deploy sweeping financial penalties, not American troops, to hit Russia over President Vladimir Putin's moves against Ukraine.The Biden administration says its toughest sanctions package, already worked out in consultation with European allies, would be enough to hit Putin and Russia's elites, cripple Russia's ability to do business internationally, and likely bring on a recession there.Here's a look at some of the tougher possible penalties that U.S.

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What’s coming up in the March 2022 issue of Edify Magazine

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Ottawa police on scene at Rideau Centre for ‘active’ call — cause unclear

One person is in custody amid an ongoing operation with a heavy police presence at the Rideau Centre in downtown Ottawa.

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COVID-19 Scan for Feb 22, 2022

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Krispy Kreme and Twix debut new candy inspired donuts in first-ever collaboration

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Security, defense cooperation key component of Pakistan-Sri Lanka relations: PM Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD (News 1st) – Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, called on Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday (22).The prime minister stated that Pakistan attaches immense importance to its relations with Sri Lanka as a reliable friend and partner.Fondly recalling his visit to Sri Lanka in February 2021, the prime minister reaffirmed the strong fraternal bonds between the two countries and Pakistan’s desire to comprehensively upgrade bilateral relations in all fields.Imran Khan added that security and defense cooperation had been a key component of Pakistan-Sri Lanka relations and a factor of peace and stability in the region.He said that he looked forward to the visit of Sri Lankan leadership to Pakistan.Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne underlined the close cooperative ties between the two countries and expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s support at international and regional fora.

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Queen Elizabeth Skips Virtual Engagement While Battling Coronavirus

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3 COVID vaccine doses 99% effective against Omicron, Delta hospitalization

Three doses of the Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccine were more effective against infection with the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant than against Omicron but were highly protective against hospitalization with either subtype, according to a study yesterday in Nature Medicine.

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Northern Alberta county says it will no longer hire businesses with vaccination policies

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COVID-19: MLHU adds 4 deaths, 190 cases over long weekend, LHSC caring for 64 COVID inpatients

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Ahmaud Arbery what's next: Legal battles connected to Georgia man's killing

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Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival cruise lines to ease mask mandates

Cruise ship steaming off the shore of Grand Cayman Island, Royal Caribbean cruise liner Mariner of the Sea, turning to return to sea. (Photo by: MyLoupe/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Three major cruise lines are set to ease their COVID-19 mask mandates amid a case drop in the U.S.Royal Caribbean announced starting Friday, masks will be optional for fully vaccinated guests.

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Manitoba loosening up visitation guidelines in health-care facilities

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Salma Hayek wishes Queen Elizabeth ‘swift recovery’ from COVID-19

Salma Hayek is wishing Queen Elizabeth a speedy recovery from COVID-19. The House of Gucci actress took to her Instagram on Monday to share her message to the Queen alongside a photo of herself standing beneath a portrait of the 95-year-old monarch. Queen Elizabeth surrounded by great-grandchildren in previously unseen photoA post shared by Salma Hayek Pinault (@salmahayek)“Long live the Queen.

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Russian troops in east Ukraine an ‘invasion,’ White House declares

Russian troop deployments in eastern Ukraine as an “invasion” after initially hesitating to use the term – a red line that President Joe Biden has said would result in the U.S. levying severe sanctions against Moscow.Several European leaders said earlier in the day that Russian troops have moved into rebel-held areas in eastern Ukraine after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized their independence – but some indicated it was not yet the long-feared, full-fledged conflict.Later, the White House signalled a shift in its own position.“We think this is, yes, the beginning of an invasion, Russia’s latest invasion into Ukraine,” said Jon Finer, principal deputy national security adviser.

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Ahmaud Arbery's family pleased men found guilty of hate crimes: 'Ahmaud's hands were in this'

BRUNSWICK, Ga. - Ahmaud Arbery's mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones, and father, Marcus Arbery, joined hands outside the federal courthouse in Brunswick, Georgia, minutes after hearing the three men convicted of killing their son were found guilty of hate crimes. The day before the two-year anniversary of their son's death brought the family a small legal victory. Cooper-Jones, however, said her son is irreplaceable. "We as a family will never get victory because Ahmaud is gone forever," she said.GEORGIA DESIGNATES FEB. 23 AS AHMAUD ARBERY DAYTuesday morning, the jury told Judge Lisa Godbey Wood that they found father and son Greg and Travis McMichael and neighbor William "Roddie" Bryan guilty of violating Arbery's civil rights and targeting the 25-year-old man because he was Black.

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Ontario scraps licence plate sticker renewal fees

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COVID-19: Guelph plans to end state of emergency on March 1

Cam Guthrie has once again announced plans to end the city’s state of emergency put in place at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.In a news release on Tuesday, the city said the decision to end the state of emergency on March 1 has been made in consultation with the medical officer of health and the city’s emergency operations control group. Guelph facilities moving to next phase of reopening “This is one more milestone in our journey to recovery from the pandemic,” Guthrie said.“But our recovery is only possible if we continue to follow public health guidelines: keep wearing a mask, continue social distancing, and get vaccinated.

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Ukraine-Russia Crisis: Cyberattacks could affect U.S.

NEW YORK - Russia's widespread cyberattacks are part of a technique to destabilize Ukraine before a possible invasion, according to U.S. government officials, who are bracing for possible cyberattacks in the United States. If Russia mounts cyberattacks against the United States, the targets could include banks, power plants, water treatment facilities, and communications. Cyber experts say Russia has the capability to disable or destroy U.S.

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Man who pointed gun at Delaware rally gets 4 years in prison

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NO Fuel Price Increase & Govt to settle CEBs Rs. 80 Bn debt to CPC

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera assured that there will be no fuel price increase, following a special cabinet meeting this evening.He said fuel prices will be maintained at their prevent rates, despite global prices hitting a new high.The Minister said the meeting was centered on ensuring a continuous supply of electricity & fuel to the people and payment was released on Tuesday (22) for the fuel ship that arrived in Colombo.He also said the cabinet in unison agreed that there should be no shortage in the supply of fuel.Further, the government has agreed to pay the money owed by the Ceylon Electricity Board to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, said the Minister.“The CPC will receive a sum of approximately Rs. 80 Bn from the banks,” he added.

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Quebec logs 30 new COVID-19 deaths as hospitalizations drop below 1,750

COVID-19 health crisisPandemic-related hospitalizations stood at 1,742, a decrease of 34 compared with the previous day. This includes 107 patients in intensive care units, a drop of 12.Health officials say 101 patients were admitted to hospitals across the province in the past 24-hour period, while 135 left.Quebec recorded 1,438 new novel coronavirus cases, but the daily tally doesn’t accurately reflect the current situation since access to government-run PCR screening sites are limited to high-risk groups.

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What life would be like after Covid? WHO chief scientist hints on end of pandemic. Read here

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Nicola Sturgeon announces Scotland's plan on living with Covid

Legal requirements relating to coronavirus will change to guidance next month, as Nicola Sturgeon unveiled plans on "living with Covid".

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Sri Lanka’s Power Crisis worsens: 4 hr cuts on Wednesday (23)

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has announced a power cut schedule for Wednesday (23).Groups A, B, and C will experience power cuts for 4 hours and 40 minutes.All other groups will experience power cuts for 4 hours and 30 minutes.Find out what time your local area will experience a power cut : ltst-23-02-2022-Power-interruption-schedule

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Delhi sees a slight jump in daily COVID tally, 498 new cases today

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Ahmaud Arbery: Jury finds men who killed Black jogger guilty of hate crimes

BRUNSWICK, Ga. - A federal grand jury has found the three men convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery guilty on all counts of interfering with the victim's civil rights Tuesday in connection to the deadly shooting of the jogger in Georgia.Tuesday morning, the jury told Judge Lisa Godbey Wood that they found father and son Greg and Travis McMichael and neighbor William "Roddie" Bryan guilty of violating Arbery's civil rights and targeting the 25-year-old man because he was Black. All three men were previously convicted of murder in a Georgia state court and sentenced to life in prison for the fatal shooting.All three men were found guilty of interference with Arbery's rights and attempted kidnapping.

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Ontario to eliminate license plate stickers, renewal fees: Ford

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Tuesday that the province is eliminating license plate renewal fees and scrapping the requirement for a license plate sticker.

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Ontario reports 1,038 COVID hospitalizations on Tuesday, 1,064 on Family Day Monday

COVID on Tuesday, with 319 in intensive care units. On Family Day Monday, there were 1,064 people reported to be in hospital with COVID, with 320 in ICUs.Due to the holiday weekend, figures were not released on Family Day and two sets of data were released on Tuesday for both days.The province recently began distinguishing between those who were admitted to hospital directly because of COVID, and those who were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for the virus.Although the data wasn’t updated on Tuesday, last week showed for hospitalizations roughly 50 per cent were admitted because of the virus, while 50 per cent were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for COVID-19. For ICUs, 80 per cent were admitted because of COVID, while 20 per cent were admitted for other reasons.Meanwhile, Ontario also reported 1,282 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases on Tuesday and 1,335 on Monday, though these are an underestimate of the true widespread transmission of the virus due to recent testing restrictions.

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Tamara Lich, convoy organizer, denied bail as judge notes ‘grave’ nature of charge

Tamara Lich, one of the organizers of the so-called “Freedom Convoy” that blockaded the nation’s capital for three weeks, will remain behind bars after an Ottawa judge denied her bail.“These offences are grave,” said the presiding judge ruling on the bail application.Lich was arrested on Thursday evening as law enforcement in Ottawa began a major push that lasted through the weekend to clear out the convoy blockade following the invocation of the Emergencies Act.In a video posted by the convoy’s official Twitter page, Lich could be seen being led away by officers and saying “hold the line.” Tamara Lich, convoy organizer, arrested amid ‘major’ push to oust blockade The judge referenced that comment during the bail hearing.“You have had plenty of opportunity to remove yourself and even others from this criminal activity but obstinately chose not to, and persistently counselled others not to either,” the judge said, adding that “this community has already been impacted enough.”The Crown is also seeking a non-communication order that would bar Lich from any communications with three fellow convoy organizers and leaders: Chris Barber, Pat King and B.J. Dichter.Barber is charged with counselling to commit the offence of mischief, counselling to commit the offence of disobey court order, counselling to commit the offence of obstruct police.He was granted bail on Friday.

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Assembly elections: EC further eases Covid restrictions for roadshows

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Glasvegas postpone first Scots show since 2018 after positive Covid test

Glasvegas have postponed their first live show since 2018 after experiencing a Covid outbreak in the band.

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