Families of Covid-deceased health workers eligible for €100k payment

Red Velvet members Irene, Joy and Yeri have been diagnosed with COVID-19.On March 14, SM Entertainment released an official statement announcing that the three Red Velvet members had tested positive for the coronavirus over the weekend.According to the agency, Irene, Joy and Yeri had tested positive after pre-emptively using self-test kits, and their diagnoses were later confirmed by PCR tests. It added that remaining members Seulgi and Wendy had returned negative results on additional rounds of testing.“[Irene, Joy and Yeri] are currently carrying out at-home treatment, and they are not exhibiting any particular symptoms,” said SM, per Soompi.

Sarah Snook was notably absent from the festivities at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, and according to her co-stars, it's because she tested positive for COVID-19.Snook won the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, but was not at the event to accept the honor. Speaking to reporters backstage in the press room, her castmate, Kieran Culkin, shared the reason she was forced to miss the event.«She tested positive for COVID this morning,» Culkin shared.

Covid-19 cases as the country reported 2,503 new infections in the last 24 hours, taking the total Covid-19 cases up to 42.99 million, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday. Registering a sharp decline in Covid-19 deaths, India on Monday recorded 27 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the total death toll to 515,877. With this, the active caseload in the country stands at 36, 168 and the daily positivity rate in the country currently is 0.47%, the Health Ministry data further revealed.India reports 2,503 fresh #COVID19 cases & 4,377 recoveries and 27 deaths in the last 24 hours.Active case: 36,168 (0.08%)Daily positivity rate: 0.47%Total recoveries: 4,24,41,449Death toll: 5,15,877Total vaccination: 1,79,91,57,486 pic.twitter.com/7iuQySgYIG

@BarackObama for your quick recovery from COVID-19, and for your family's good health and wellbeing. https://t.co/mCrUvXlsAp

The Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield leads a briefing for media organisations to provide updates on the response to the Omicron outbreak at 1pm today.

Barack Obama said on Twitter that he had tested positive for the Covid-19. Barack Obama also revealed that his wife and former first lady Michelle Obama had tested negative for Covid-19.

China placed the 17.5 million residents of the southern city of Shenzhen into lockdown for at least week, seeking to halt a growing Covid-19 outbreak with a move that could cause disruption and production delays in the key technology hub and port.

Actor William Hurt attends the Premiere Of Marvel's "Captain America: Civil War" on April 12, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/WireImage) NEW YORK - William Hurt, the Oscar-winning actor of "Broadcast News," "Body Heat" and "The Big Chill," has died.

Barack Obama has tested positive for COVID-19, after suffering mild symptoms for several days.

Barack Obama has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

Barack Obama has COVID-19.

Barack Obama has tested positive for COVID-19, after suffering mild symptoms for several days.The former commander-in-chief took to Twitter on Sunday to announce the news, and stressed that he is doing well despite the illness.«I just tested positive for COVID. I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise,» Barack, 60, wrote.He added that he and wife Michelle Obama «are grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, and she has tested negative.»I just tested positive for COVID.

Sean Penn was scheduled to introduce “Licorice Pizza” director Paul Thomas Anderson at Saturday night’s DGA Awards, but was forced to cancel when he tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the event.

There’s an update regarding Sean Penn‘s health.

Phillip Schofield wished his co-host Holly Willoughby well on Sunday's Dancing On Ice after she was forced to pull out due to testing positive for Covid-19.The presenter, 59, was forced to present the hit ITV skating show alone as his co-host, 41, isolates at home. Addressing Holly's absence, Phillip said: "As you can see, Holly isn't here tonight. We found out just a few hours ago [she tested positive for Covid].

DANCING on Ice star Kimberley Wyatt beat her male rivals to win the solo skate competition, while Kye Whyte was bottom of the leaderboard. Phillip Schofield presented Dancing On Ice solo for the first time as Holly Willoughby was forced to miss tonight's semi-final due to Covid. The presenter, 41, had to stay home to isolate, for the show that had a new start time of 7.30pm tonight.

The GB News presenter, 62, cut the ribbon on the ‘Care Zone Mobile Unit’, which will remove barriers to accessing important health care information for people the Oldpark area, where the popular TV celebrity grew up. Eamonn, who has long been a supporter of the Care Zone and the work that they do, was the special guest at Saturday’s event at the YEHA project in north Belfast.

Barack Obama has COVID-19. The former president, who is now 60-years-old, revealed he’s experienced a “scratchy throat” in a tweet posted to his page on Sunday, March 13. “I just tested positive for COVID. I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise,” he confirmed. Despite his diagnosis, wife Michelle Obama, 58, has tested negative.

Former US President Barack Obama attends a round table meeting at the University of Strathclyde on November 8, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) Former President Barack Obama announced on Sunday that he’d tested positive for COVID-19. "I just tested positive for COVID.

Neil Gray is urging older people in Lanarkshire to take part in a new government consultation on the health and social care.

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Traci Braxton attends WE tv's "Braxton Family Values" Season 6 Premiere at The Doheny Room on April 02, 2019 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images) Singer Traci Braxton, who was the sister of Toni and Tamar Braxton, has died. She was 50.Toni announced the news on her Instagram account early Saturday on behalf of the Braxton family."It is with the utmost regret that we inform you of the passing of our sister, Traci.

Approximately 37 per cent of Canadians suffer from Tinnitus— a constant ringing in the ears. Experts believe the condition can have a range of causes from infection, to hearing loss and even stress.

COVID-19 cases, as the government scrambled to contain the worst outbreak of virus cases in the last two years.

Holly Willoughby is set to miss the Dancing on Ice semi-finals after testing positive for Covid-19.

Maharashtra to achieve 100 per cent COVID-19 vaccination status of its eligible population. In Navi Mumbai, over 11 lakh people have received both the Covid doses, an official said on Sunday. 

The fight for better mental health services led by a Lanarkshire mum who lost her partner to suicide, has taken more positive steps in the right direction.

Ontario’s next budget will set a roadmap for recovering from COVID-19, perhaps doubling as the Progressive Conservatives’ election platform, and many stakeholders are asking the government to shore up the health system by looking beyond hospitals.From hospitals, to long-term care, to laboratories, the health sector bore much of the brunt of the pandemic’s impact.The government pumped more than $5 billion into hospitals to add 3,100 beds since the start of the pandemic and the Ontario Hospital Association said those were welcome investments. Ontario COVID-19 numbers: Province reports 228 people in intensive care Now, to maintain financial stability for hospitals as they restart surgeries and procedures delayed by the pandemic and continue to manage other COVID-19 pressures, they require a 3.5 per cent increase in base operating funding, or $735 million, the OHA said in its pre-budget submission.In addition, the hospital association is seeking dedicated funding for reducing the surgery backlog, and continuing funding for additional beds that was committed over the past two years.The Progressive Conservative government is extending its own deadline for delivering the next budget to April 30, which is around when the campaign for the June 2 election will begin.A spokeswoman for Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy said he “understands the importance of investing in health care to create a more sustainable system in Ontario.”Contributing to the pressures in hospitals is the need for greater funding elsewhere, the OHA noted.

Holly Willoughby has to skip Dancing on Ice on Sunday after she tested positive for Covid. She had to take a step back from her hosting duties this weekend as she self-isolates at home.

Dancing On Ice presenter Holly Willoughby has tested positive for Covid, the show has confirmed. While the law no longer requires those with the virus to self-isolate, the This Morning host will be absent from tonight’s semi-final, leaving co-star Phillip Schofield to front the series on his own. ‘Unfortunately, Holly Willoughby is unable to host tonight’s show after testing positive for Covid-19,’ a rep confirmed.

Phil Collins looked frail as he took to the stage with his band Genesis, as the star looked glum as he struggled to even raise a smile. The 71-year-old drummer joined bandmates Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks on stage at the Mercedes Benz Arena in Berlin for a performance.

Ontario intensive care unit (ICU) with COVID-19 on Sunday, as the province continues efforts to control the spread of the virus.That’s according to new data released by the provincial government on Sunday. Two years into COVID-19: What’s next? The number of people in ICU dropped on Sunday compared to numbers reported a day earlier.On Saturday 722 people were in an Ontario hospital, 232 were in an ICU.A total of 1,631 new cases were reported, however, experts caution that is likely an undercount due to the more stringent COVID-19 testing rules implemented in the province.

Delhi in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative tally to 18,62,934, said the state health department on Sunday. The positivity rate has reached 0.38%.

Kerala dropped below the 1,000 mark on Sunday, with 885 more people testing positive in the last 24 hours, said the health department on Sunday. With this, the cumulative caseload has reached 65,21,098. 

Frankie Bridge has opened up about undergoing a surgical procedure to have a mysterious object removed from ear, following her stint on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!The 33-year-old Loose Women star had to seek specialist help to dislodge what was believed to have been an eggshell from inside her organ for hearing.Back in November last year, the TV panelist headed to the Welsh Gwrych Castle to take part in many gruesome Bushtucker trials.The ITV star says that the eggshell in her ear was like a "badge of honour" from being on the show.During a live Q&A session with her 1.5 million Instagram followers, Frankie told fans all about her war wound.One inquisitive fan asked about her experience - with the former Saturday's songstress answering the question with an honest response.While Frankie did enjoy herself on the show, she did also admit that being away from husband Wayne Bridge and their two sons, Parker, eights and Carter, six, proved to be difficult at times.However having said that, the ex-chart topper had enjoyed being "cut off from the world".Conversation swiftly turned to the tough living conditions at the castle and the dreaded trials.Frankie told her followers: "I actually had what we think was a bit of eggshell [sucked] out of my ear last week."It had embedded itself in my ear canal."I see it as a badge of honour."Meanwhile, Frankie had also spoke out to address rumours about tension building between her co-stars on the set of Loose Women.Shooting down feud speculation, the television personality told Fabulous in January that she was unaware of any niggles behind the scenes.She said: "My friends asked me about [the rumoured rows].

The number of people with Covid-19 in hospital has risen by almost 60% in the last two weeks.

Holly Willoughby has been forced to pull out of Sunday night's Dancing on Ice after testing positive for Covid-19. A spokesperson for Dancing on Ice announced the news as they said: "Unfortunately, Holly Willoughby is unable to host tonight's show after testing positive for Covid-19. "We look forward to Holly returning for the Dancing on Ice Live Final." TV star Holly, 41, hosts the skating competition alongside her This Morning bestie Phillip Schofield.

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severe COVID-19 can result in exceptional early survival, and these patients who leave the hospital without the need for oxygen therapy are very likely to remain alive and well 1 year later," said Deane E Smith, MD, from NYU Langone Health in New York City, New York.

@DrMikeRyan explains that even if #COVID19 becomes endemic, it will remain important to reduce infections, suffering and death. pic.twitter.com/ds5FFRhvO0

Dancing on Ice presenter Holly Willoughby has been forced to pull out of tonight's show (March 13) after contracting Covid-19.The news was confirmed on the show's official Twitter page with no mention of a replacement for the usual host just yet.It read: "Unfortunately, Holly Willoughby is unable to host tonight's show after testing positive for Covid-19.

Dedicated dentists from three Lanarkshire practices have pledged their time in the urgent fight to stem a growing oral health emergency affecting the country’s children.

new Covid cases even as the authorities are imposing strict measures to contain the spread of the virus. On Sunday, Mainland China reported 1,807 new local symptomatic Covid-19 cases, which is a two-year high. This is more than triple the caseload of the previous day.

Sean Penn has COVID-19.

FILE - Tins of Purina 'Gourmet' Gold premium cat food sit on display. Pet owners may have a harder time than usual searching for their dog or cat’s favorite canned food and — you guessed it — the supply chain backlogs are still to blame. In June 2021, the Pet Food Institute (PFI), which represents America’s dog and cat food and treat makers, sent public comments to the U.S.