Grieving families today beg the Government to reveal how many coronavirus victims were infected in hospital. Figures were due out this month, but sources think replacing Public Health England with the National Institute for Health Protection may mean months of delay.

The families believe PM Boris Johnson and Health Secretary Matt Hancock are trying to conceal the truth and PHE has been used as a scapegoat.

Some experts fear up to 8,000 caught the bug on wards while others believe the number could be even higher. The Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK group wants a statutory judge-led inquiry into the Government’s handling of the pandemic, with an urgent phase reporting in weeks to help avoid a devastating second wave of

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New Zealand Covid protest grows after police draw back

Protester numbers outside New Zealand's parliament have increased as police scaled back efforts to clear anti-vaccine demonstrators involved in violent clashes a day earlier.

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Health Ministry warns against FAKE vaccination cards, says ‘It’s a futile attempt’

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry has warned against the use of fake vaccination cards to avoid being vaccinated against COVID-19.Dr. Anwar Hamdani, attached to the Health Ministry said information on all those who have been vaccinated are with the Health Ministry, and it is a futile attempt to evade being vaccinated.“Getting vaccinated is a social responsibility and therefore everyone must get vaccinated against COVID-19,” he said.At the same time, the Deputy Director-General of Public Health Services Dr.

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Trucker protests: Ottawa police says majority of calls flooding 911 lines are coming from U.S.

Ottawa police on Thursday provided an update on their ongoing enforcement measures against trucker protests demonstrating against COVID-19 vaccine mandates throughout parts of the city.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford out of sight as protests mount pressure on province

Disruptive blockades protesting COVID-19 mandates are escalating in Ontario, prompting more calls for the province to take action. So why has Ontario Premier Doug Ford been mostly absent over the unrest? Eric Sorensen explains the possible strategy behind keeping a low-profile, as concerns grow over potentially politicizing pandemic strategy.

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Conservatives reverse course on support, call for end to convoy blockades

Despite key party figures expressing support and posing for pictures with protesters, the Conservative Party is joining pleas to end disruptive blockades against COVID restrictions.

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Australia changes definition of 'up-to-date' status for Covid-19 vaccines

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‘It’s a big joke for me’: Olympics athletes say they’re starved for food, information

Unhappy Olympic athletes are calling out organizers of the Beijing Games with a litany of complaints about everything from COVID-19 protocols to inadequate catering.

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Trudeau calls on all parties to denounce ‘illegal’ trucker occupations, blockades

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held a meeting with leaders of opposition parties Thursday evening, where he said he briefed them on the latest developments of the trucker convoy protests and blockades.

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Camilla 'honoured' in first comments since Queen Consort announcement and Charles' Covid

Camilla Parker-Bowles has broken her silence after she was handed the future title of 'Queen Consort' by the Queen on the eve of the Platinum Jubilee last weekend.The Duchess of Cornwall, 74, said she was "very, very honoured" and "very touched" to be bestowed the honour by Her Majesty while on a royal visit to Nourish Hub community food centre in West London.She went ahead with the public appearance after testing negative for Covid despite spending the previous evening with husband Prince Charles, who remained in self-isolation after contracting the virus for the second time yesterday (February 10).Charles, who is said not to be experiencing any symptoms of the virus, was forced on Thursday to cancel his visit the Great Hall at Winchester Castle and the unveiling of a statue of Jewish-British historical figure Licoricia of Winchester.It was also revealed that he had seen his mum the Queen two days before testing positive.Describing the situation, Camilla told Willie Hartley Russell, high sheriff for Berkshire: "He’s diagnosed now. Luckily (she’s negative).

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BGT in chaos as Simon Cowell tests positive for Covid and pulls out of auditions

Simon Cowell has been forced to pull out of Britain's Got Talent auditions after testing positive for Covid.The ITV entertainment show is back this year after being cancelled in 2021 because of the pandemic and auditions have been under way at the London Palladium.Due to his positive test result, the 62-year-old TV personality could not take his seat at the judge's table. Simon's spokesperson exclusively told Mail Online that the star is currently isolating at his London home after contracting the virus.His spokesperson said: "Simon was unable to attend filming today as he was isolating at home after testing positive for Covid-19." Simon was scheduled to be on the set of the talent competition on Thursday alongside his fellow judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.A week before testing positive and withdrawing from the audition process, Simon was rushed to hospital after being caught in a horrific e-bike accident near his home in West London.The incident which happened last Thursday night saw Simon fall off his e-bike while reaching speeds of 20mph.This is the second e-bike accident the father-of-one experienced, just 18 months after breaking his back on an e-bike in Los Angeles.

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Bob Saget death: How often does an accidental blow to the head turn fatal?

PHILADELPHIA - Bob Saget's shocking cause of death has caused many to wonder how likely it is that an accidental blow to the head can turn fatal.The 65-year-old entertainer and Philadelphia native was found on his hotel bed at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando on Jan. 9.

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India reports 58,077 new Covid-19 cases, active tally falls below 7 lakh

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Drug trafficker ‘Abba’ killed in shootout with STF

COLOMBO (News 1st); A wanted drug traffickers knowns as ‘Abba’ was killed in a shootout with the Police Special Task Force on Thursday (10) night in Egoda Uyana, Moratuwa.The Police Special Task Force told News 1st that a raid was carried out at around 10 PM on Thursday (10) night after receiving a tip-off that a house in Egoda Uyana contained drugs.During the raid, a man had opened fire from inside the house and the Police Special Task Force had returned fire.The Police in a statement said, “One suspect opened fire at an STF Officer with a pistol, and the STF officer returned fire.”In the exchange of fire, a 27-year-old male identified as ‘Abba’ (Thelge Dilan Sameera Peiris) was killed and he is a known associate of a notorious drug trafficker operating from Dubai.One STF member was injured in the incident.Sri Lanka Police said two bullets fired by the suspect had hit the protective vest worn by the STF Officer, and he was rushed to the Panadura Hospital for treatment.Six other people who were inside the house were arrested by the Police Special Task Force.The Office of the Police Spokesperson said that ‘Abba’ had a murder case filed against him, as we as a case over stabbing a woman and causing serious injury.Further, another 31-year-old man was arrested from Moratuwa upon inspecting the residence of another suspect.Police said that this man has a case filed against him for transporting drugs along the expressway.

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Shaun White misses gold in his final Winter Olympics

Shaun White of Team United States reacts during the Men's Snowboard Halfpipe Final on day 7 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at Genting Snow Park on February 11, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China. BEIJING (AP) - In Shaun White’s farewell performance on Friday, Ayumu Hirano of Japan won an elusive Olympic gold in the halfpipe with a boundary-pushing final run.There was no doubt about the winner after Hirano's electric performance as the last rider to go. His run included an intricate and unprecedented series of flips and spins that pushed a sport obsessed with progression to new heights.

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Philadelphia carjacker swipes car with 3 kids inside, lets them out before ditching car, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say an armed carjacker hopped into a running vehicle with three children inside and later let the kids out and ditched the car. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said the children's mother left the car running on the 5300 block of Willow Street around 6 p.m.

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AstraZeneca acquires 'modest' profit of $4B from COVID-19 vaccine sales

LONDON (AP) - AstraZeneca recorded a big jump in revenue on Thursday as it begins to take a profit from its coronavirus vaccine for the first time.The company recorded full-year revenues of $37.4 billion, an increase of 38% from the year before at constant exchange rates. Part of the boost came from $4 billion in sales of its COVID-19 vaccine, developed with the University of Oxford.Despite rising revenue, AstraZeneca reported a pre-tax loss of $265 million due to costs from its purchase of U.S.

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CIA secretly collecting US citizen's private data, declassified documents state

In this photo illustration, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) logo is seen displayed on an Android mobile phone. WASHINGTON (AP) - The CIA has a secret, undisclosed data repository that includes information collected about Americans, two Democrats on the Senate Intelligence Committee said Thursday. While neither the agency nor lawmakers would disclose specifics about the data, the senators alleged the CIA had long hidden details about the program from the public and Congress.Sens.

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Damaging health restrictions, freedom: Alberta government’s pandemic language rapidly changing amid convoys, protests and leadership reviews

The language of the UCP has seen a significant shift this week as it moves to drop COVID-19 restrictions in the province, with words like “damaging” and “freedom” being used much more often in public communications.

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Alberta government expects post-secondary institutions to drop vaccine and mask mandates

The University of Alberta is reviewing a letter from the advanced education minister, detailing expectations for post-secondary students to return to school in March — including dropping vaccine and mask mandates.

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B.C. COVID-19 numbers compared to January

Global’s Keith Baldrey looks a how B.C.’s COVID-19 numbers have improved since January.

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When will covid pandemic end? WHO’s chief scientist answers

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Authorities find stockpile of illegal firearms in home of Pennsylvania father and son

FILE - Police lights are shown in a close up image. (Credit: FOX TV Stations) BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A Pennsylvania father and son were arrested after law enforcement agents uncovered a stockpile of unregistered fully automatic firearms during a search of the family's home. U.S.

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Bucks get Serge Ibaka; Donte DiVincenzo out in 4-team trade

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Bucks traded for center Serge Ibaka from the Los Angeles Clippers in a four-team trade that also includes the Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings.To complete the deal, the Bucks traded guard Donte DiVincenzo to the Kings and forwards Rodney Hood and Semi Ojeleye to the Clippers. Milwaukee has also acquired a second-round draft pick from Sacramento, a second-round draft pick from Detroit and cash considerations from Los Angeles.In his 13th season, Ibaka is a three-time All-NBA Defensive First Team selection who has appeared in 884 career games (695 starts) with the Thunder, Magic, Raptors and Clippers.

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Crystal Hefner Opens Up About Her Mental Health Journey

Crystal Hefner has shared a new update in her mental health journey.

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COVID-19: 867 people in B.C. hospitals who have tested positive, 138 in critical care

B.C. health officials release a written report Thursday, Feb. 10, with the latest COVID-19 case numbers. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has analysis.

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Remote schooling means snow days could become optional in NJ

MONTCLAIR, N.J. - Many New Jersey children may soon have to experience snow days from the inside looking out if some state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle get their way.Legislation before the state would give school districts the option of using snow days during inclement weather. But if the districts choose not to take a snow day, then the day away from the physical school building would be a remote learning day and it would count toward the state's 180-day education requirement.There's no denying that the unfettered joy of waking up to word of a snow day is a rite of passage for many kids.

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What is Galentine’s Day? Everything to know about the popular holiday

Valentine’s Day. Some believe the holiday is just a marketing tactic spread by greeting card companies or is only for people who are romantically involved.Cue the solution to those worries: Galentine’s Day. But what is this unofficial holiday, who can celebrate the occasion and when is it? Gather up your gal pals, and find out the details below.According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, Galentine’s Day is a "day for women to celebrate their friendships with their lady friends." Essentially, the meaning of Galentine’s Day is Valentine’s Day for your gals.

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England faces 'extensive local lockdowns' in winter virus wave

England could face "national action" and "very extensive local lockdowns" in the event of a winter coronavirus wave, the British government has said, with a "worst-case scenario" of 80,000 deaths.

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Extensive lockdown likely if there is a coronavirus second-wave, warns Matt Hancock

coronavirus lockdown is likely if there is an increase in infections this winter, warns the Health Secretary. Matt Hancock has revealed a strict lockdown will be in place if there is a second-wave of the deadly bug.The Health Secretary has also said restrictions may not be eased during the Christmas period in a bid to prevent a rise in coronavirus cases.

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Matt Hancock warns UK could again face nationwide coronavirus lockdown measures

Matt Hancock has warned the UK a return of nationwide lockdown measures this winter remains a possibility.

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Entire school year groups may be sent home for 14 days if one child catches coronavirus

New government guidance says that a single case of coronavirus in a school could mean an entire year group being sent home.

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People in Oldham are going to get paid to self-isolate in coronavirus fight

Oldham will be entitled to up to £182 if they have to self-isolate due to coronavirus, and can't work from home.The Health Secretary, Matt Hancock said the new payment scheme will start on Tuesday 1 September, for those living in areas with high infection rates.Residents in Oldham, Blackburn with Darwen, and Pendle who are on Universal Credit or Working Tax Credit, will be eligible for the money.Individuals who test positive for the virus will receive £130 for their 10-day period of isolation. Other members of their household who have to self-isolate for 14 days will be entitled to a payment of £182.Non-household contacts who are advised to quarantine through the NHS Test and Trace, will also be paid up to £182 - depending on the length of

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Boris Johnson says coronavirus isn't school children's biggest threat

coronavirus isn't school children's biggest threat as they prepare to head back to the classroom. The Prime Minister was speaking on Wednesday afternoon at Castle Rock school in Coalville, addressing students.

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Boris Johnson hires celebrity personal trainer to help him lose weight after coronavirus scare

Boris Johnson has hired a celebrity personal trainer to help him work off the pounds after his near-death experience with Covid-19.The Prime Minister’s secret was revealed when he was spotted running with fitness expert Harry Jameson near Westminster this morning by Evening Standard photographer Jeremy Selwyn.A No10 source admitted: “Yes, he has engaged a personal trainer. I can confirm it is Harry Jameson.

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British govt U-turn as masks to be worn in schools

Face coverings should be worn by secondary pupils and staff in local lockdown areas of England, and at the discretion of post-primary schools across the country, the British Government announced in another policy U-turn.

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'Kids more at risk of flu or being run over than catching coronavirus at school'

The risk of children being in a road traffic accident or catching flu is greater than catching coronavirus at school, the Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England has said.

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U.K.’s Johnson urges parents to let kids go back-to-school amid coronavirus pandemic

prime minister is asking parents to set aside their fears and send their children back to school next month when schools in Britain fully reopen for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic shut then down more than five months ago.Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it was the government’s “moral duty” to reopen the schools as he stressed that authorities now know more about COVID-19 than they did when the country went into lockdown on March 23.Johnson’s comments came hours after Britain’s top public health officials issued a joint statement saying that children were more likely be harmed by staying away from school than from being exposed to COVID-19. U.K.

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Chris Whitty warns UK it's 'foolish' to expect coronavirus vaccine by Christmas

England's chief medical officer has warned that it would be "foolish" to expect a coronavirus vaccine in time for Christmas.

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Birmingham 'set to join national coronavirus watch list' as soon as tomorrow

Birmingham could be just a week away from a local lockdown, with the government set to pu the city on a national "watch list", a ccording to Birmingham Live.

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New cases of coronavirus are now being recorded across Saddleworth

concentrated in the Alexandra Park and Werneth areas, with 44 and 33 cases during that week.

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UK to bring in mass testing to curb spread of Covid-19

Britain plans to bring in regular, population-wide testing for Covid-19 so it can suppress the spread of the virus and ease restrictions that have crippled its economy without triggering a second wave in one of the worst-hit countries in the world.

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Matt Hancock wants whole population to get regular coronavirus tests to ease lockdown

The entire population could get regular coronavirus tests as standard as part of a future plan to ease lockdown, Matt Hancock claimed today.

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Matt Hancock announces new body to replace Public Health England after coronavirus criticism

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From GCSEs to school meals - 9 U-turns that expose the Tories' coronavirus chaos

Boris Johnson has been forced into another screeching coronavirus U-turn - this time over exam results.

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Leicester lockdown to be lifted after seven weeks as Covid-19 cases plummet

localised lockdown, it has been reported.Seven weeks ago Leicester was put into lockdown after an alarming rise in coronavirus cases.It became one of the first cities to face local lockdown restrictions, at the same time that restrictions across the rest of England were eased.The current situation in the city prevents residents from meeting people from different households in homes or gardens.However, with cases now getting under control – Health Secretary Matt Hancock is believed to be ready to announce an easing of the measures.A No 10 spokesperson has said the measures are "under constant review"."We continue to keep all the areas under local lockdown under constant review and where we can ease restrictions, we have done," the spokesman

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UK plans new specialist pandemic response health institute: Report

LONDON : The UK government is planning to replace Public Health England (PHE) with a new specialist pandemic response insititute based on a German model in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, according to a media report on Sunday.UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock is expected to announce a merger of the pandemic response work of PHE, an executive agency sponsored by the government’s Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), and the National Health Service (NHS) Test and Trace scheme to create the National Institute for Health Protection, the ‘Sunday Telegraph’ reported.The institute will be modelled on Germany's Robert Koch Institute, which played a central role in the country's C-19 response, publishing daily situation reports that log

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Can you get infected with coronavirus twice or do antibodies give you immunity?

coronavirus rages around the world, many people are concerned about a second wave of infections.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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