Five garment factories in Leicester forced to close due to coronavirus outbreaks

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.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to press hard on the importance of COVID-19 vaccines. But Quebec Liberal MP Joël Lightbound is challenging his own government’s strategy, demanding Trudeau to stop driving up divisions and deliver a roadmap to end public health mandates.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Thousands of Sri Lankan health workers are on strike for the third consecutive day, citing several demands.The trade unions demand that the authorities eliminate existing salary disparities in the sector just as they eliminated the teacher and principal salary anomalies.Health workers across Sri Lanka including nurses, and Public Health Inspectors are on strike citing multiple demands.They resorted to the indefinite trade union action from Monday (7).As a result of the strike activities at the Colombo General Hospital, Kandy General Hospital, 24 Teaching Hospitals, 26 General Hospitals, 46 Base Hospitals, 410 District Hospitals, and 293 MOH Officers came to a complete standstill.

PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department are searching for two men wanted in connection with an armed robbery at a Domino’s Pizza in North Philadelphia. According to police, the robbery took place on Monday around 1:00 a.m. at the location on 2628 N.

China enacted a similar traffic light change after one case was detected in November, only to repeal it amid outcry on social media. 

COVID-19: Kenney announces Alberta vaccine passport program ending at midnight In a letter to school authorities, Education Minister Adriana LaGrange outlined the impact that relaxing COVID-19 restrictions will have on schools and students.“I have been encouraged to see a downward trend in the number of Alberta schools shifted to at-home learning over the last few weeks,” she said.“At the peak of the fifth wave, there were 29 schools that were shifted to at-home learning, and today, only seven of the over 2,500-plus schools in our province remain learning at home.”Please see my letter to school authorities below: pic.twitter.com/Z3sph78dDv— Adriana LaGrange (@AdrianaLaGrange) February 9, 2022LaGrange said the masking requirement that will be removed effective Feb. 14 will apply to any students in schools or on school buses.

Winter Olympics since 1998 in Nagano, Japan.She has a decade’s worth of knitted red mittens, purchased every year since their debut as part of the Canadian Olympic uniform in 2010.But this year Reid says she won’t be buying anything, because after the merchandising partnership changed hands from Hudson’s Bay to Lululemon, she considers the prices too steep to justify.“They were a great, affordable way to show Canadian Olympic pride and some of the money goes to support our national team,” Reid says of her iconic mittens.“I looked at the Lululemon site and I was pretty surprised to see the prices. I was OK with The Bay’s mittens going up to $20, but $68 for a pair is too much for me.”Reid isn’t alone.

NHS staff should be "properly rewarded" for their hard work during the Coronavirus pandemic, Matt Hancock has said. The UK health minister claimed he wanted all doctors and nurses to be recognised for their efforts during the global crisis in recent months.It comes as the Scottish Government prepares to begin negotiations for a new pay deal for NHS staff north of the Border for next year.A spokeswoman told the Record that Holyrood ministers were committed to delivering "the fairest possible salary settlement" for health workers.Speaking on the BBC's Andrew Marr Show yesterday, Hancock said: "The good news is there is already an agreed pay rise.

The head of NHS England has called for frontline health and social care staff to be “properly rewarded” for their work - as pressure mounts on the Government to give them a pay-rise.

Drinkers heading for the pub for the first time in three months have been warned they face jail if they get out of hand.

The UK has enough stocks of the drug remdesivir after the US sparked anger, buying nearly all the stock for the next three months.

FREE newsletter is just champion! Get the biggest and brightest stories sent straight to your inbox More local lockdowns are "just days away" after a list of 36 areas where coronavirus is spiking were revealed, it has been reported.

Britain's health minister has said the government will change the law to enforce the local lockdown in Leicester.

Leicester's clash with Crystal Palace is still set to go ahead this weekend despite the East Midlands city going back into lockdown.The news was confirmed by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, on Tuesday morning on Sky News.Leicester has seen a spike in cases in recent weeks, with 866 confirmed cases in the last fortnight forcing the city back into a stricter lockdown.The news on Monday evening sparked fears that this weekend's game between Leicester and Palace would not be able to go ahead.But those concerns have now been laid to rest.Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers insisted earlier this week that he was not concerned about the game not going ahead.The Northern Irishman said: "It is something I am not really

Tight lockdown restrictions have been reimposed in Leicester as the city sees a spike in coronavirus cases.Non-essential shops will close from tomorrow (Tuesday 30) and schools will close to most pupils on Thursday (2 July), Health Secretary Matt Hancock said.The city has recorded 866 new cases of coronavirus in the last two weeks.Mr Hancock said the easing of the lockdown planned for the rest of England on July 4 cannot happen in Leicester because of rising cases.He said: “Given the growing outbreak in Leicester we cannot recommend that the easing of the national lockdown set to take place on July 4 happens in Leicester.”The Health Secretary has advised residents to stay at home as much as they can while the local lockdown measures

FREE newsletter is out of this world! Get the biggest, brightest and weirdest stories straight to your inboxLeicester is shutting all non-essential shops and closing schools to most pupils as part of a second lockdown in the city, the government has announced.The regulations to try and tackle a fresh coronavirus spike will come into effect from tomorrow, Health Secretary Matt Hancock told MPs.Speaking in the House of Commons in Westminster, the Conservative Minister confirmed Leicester's lockdown will be extended.When many cases are found in one setting, such as a hospital or a care home, the government has statutory powers to close down a local area, he said.Leicester has an infection rate of 135 per 100,000 people, three times higher than

Leicester could be the first UK area plunged back into lockdown as the city suffers a worrying spike in coronavirus cases.

The government is said to be providing support to officials in Leicester with their efforts in tackling coronavirus - potentially making the city Britain's first local lockdown.The district lockdown is expected "within days" following a surge of coronavrius cases in Leicester, as reported by The Sunday Times.According to the paper, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has been examining the legalities of the shutdown after it was revealed 658 new cases were recorded in the region in the two weeks to June 16.Home Secretary Priti Patel confirmed on Sunday morning that there will be extra support going into Leicester.When asked on BBC One’s The Andrew Marr Show whether Leicester was going to see new restrictions imposed, said: “Well, that is

The Sunday Times reports.

A wave of coronavirus infections in Leicester could see the UK's first local lockdown brought in within days.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned people against "taking liberties" with social distancing rules as he said it could lead to the danger of a "serious spike" in coronavirus infections.

Good Morning Britain 's Dr Hilary Jones has explained that testing the entire nation for coronavirus would cost a whopping £1billion a month.

The Sun that most of the complaints that day related to "perceived rude conduct by the presenters" during interviews.

coronavirus pandemic in the UK have become somewhat a part of our lives. At 5pm Monday to Friday, either the Prime Minister or another senior cabinet member would address the public on how they are handling the outbreak plus take questions from the media.

Boris Johnson will unveil the latest coronavirus lockdown measures that can be relaxed on Tuesday – paving the way for pubs, restaurants and hairdressers to reopen on July 4.

People could be asked to register online before going to the pub and order drinks using an app, Matt Hancock has suggested today.

Britain's lockdown's on track to be eased again in a fortnight, the Health Secretary has said.

A new coronavirus tracker has been found on smartphones despite owners not downloading it.

The Guardian reported that the government has been forced to abandon a centralised coronavirus contact-tracing app after spending three months and millions of pounds on technology that experts had repeatedly warned would not work. In an embarrassing U-turn, Matt Hancock said the NHS would switch to an alternative designed by the US tech companies Apple and Google, which is months away from being ready.