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education institutions, that were shut in late December and early January. 

Emmerdale during his one-year stint on the ITV soap.Paul was determined to rekindle his romance with Mandy Dingle when he turned up in the village, but his gambling issues soon got on top of him and he began physically beating his son Vinny for the slightest presumed error.The villain, who entered in April 2020, was killed off in a huge barn explosion just a year later after Jimmy King crashed his van into the structure, knocking Liv Flaherty out and killing Paul.But what of actor Reece Dinsdale’s real life away from the cameras? From his stint in Coronation Street to his mental health struggles, we take a look.Reece has a very famous member of his family who actually had an iconic career in Hollywood.He tied the knot with Northern Irish actor Zara Turner - who has appeared in various TV shows over the years including Sliding Doors alongside Hollywood legends Gwyneth Paltrow and John Hannah.She’s also been in everything from Father Ted to The Bill.The loved-up pair share two children, Elwy and Luca.Reece has admitted that he struggles with crippling body dysmorphia - a mental health condition which leaves a person spending a lot of time worrying about flaws in their appearance, which are often unnoticeable to others.Speaking to The Mirror, he said: “In my life I have never been comfortable after things that were said when I was young.“I would always look at myself as twice the size I am. It has been the bane of my life.

DANCING On Ice star Brendan Cole has sparked controversy for ITV after liking a post from an online account – that claims Covid is a conspiracy. Former Strictly dancer Brendan, 45, backed a video on an Instagram account called Nuremberg 2.0, which he follows.

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Global’s Keith Baldrey looks back at B.C.’s COVID-19 numbers for the week, including hospitalizations, deaths, intensive care admissions and the positivity rate.

The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics is officially underway, after Friday’s opening ceremony. As Ross Lord reports, questions remain as to whether organizers can keep the games on track as the pandemic and politics overshadow the sporting spectacle.

Although Omicron has already been swamping Canada’s health workers, smaller hospitals in rural areas are being hit hard, faced with staff shortages and very limited capacity. Mike Armstrong visits Cornwall Community Hospital in Ontario to see first hand how overwhelmed the hospital is.

COVID-19 pandemic, British Columbia’s premier has said he’s looking for ways to balance public protection with individual freedom.In a Friday press conference after a meeting of all Canadian premiers, John Horgan said he and other provincial and territorial leaders, discussed interprovincial travel rights as the Omicron variant continues to impact public health restrictions.“As we come to this place of moving in the next number of weeks to potentially endemic rather than pandemic, we need to reimagine the tools at our disposal as citizens and as provinces, and as a federal government is,” said Horgan.“How do we maximize our ability to protect people, which is our obligation, but also to ensure that their liberties are intact and they can make choices for themselves? It’s a fine balance and we’re all working together on how do we get there?” Canadian premiers push for boost in health-care funding from Ottawa In a news conference Friday, Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam said that as Canada emerges from the “Omicron wave,” it’s important for governments to recognize that the virus isn’t going to disappear.“We need to be able to address the ongoing presence of the SARS‑CoV‑2 virus in a more sustainable way,” she said.“The virus will continue to evolve so we need to also continue to evolve our measures, recognizing that further waves will occur.”Her comments come as two provinces, Alberta and Saskatchewan, have announced intentions to end most or all COVID-19 restrictions.

MacKenzie Scott attends the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic/Getty Images) WASHINGTON - Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has made yet another substantial financial donation, this time to an education nonprofit that supports students in need. Scott, who has a fortune estimated by Forbes at $59 billion, donated $133.5 million to Communities in Schools (CIS), a national organization that works with 3,000 schools nationwide to support at-risk students by providing them with resources and assistance to help them excel in school."With the pandemic continuing to interrupt public education and students’ lives, the work of Communities In Schools has never been more important," Elaine Wynn, chairman of the CIS Board of Directors said in a statement.

Gen. Mark Milley (right), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, presents the U.S. flag to former Sen.

PHILADELPHIA - The 42nd Blue Cross Broad Street Run is set to return to its traditional spring date in just a few months and registration will open for some as soon as next week. After the COVID-19 pandemic has forced major changes to dates and formats over the past two years, the race is expected to look a little more normal this year.2022's iteration of the 10-mile race will be in person and participants must be fully vaccinated in order to take part. Runners will also have the option to participate in a virtual run.Masks will also be required for participants at the start and finish lines and volunteers will be required to wear masks throughout the race. Officials also say 'Cheer Zones' and finishing area activities have been suspended for the 2022 race, and spectators are encouraged to cheer runners on from home.Registration for the run opens at midnight on Monday Feb.

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Montgomery County Commissioner Dr. Val Arkoosh announced Friday that she is suspending her campaign for U.S.

Fully vaccinated Canadians who experienced a COVID-19 infection should wait at least three months to get a booster shot after symptoms start or testing positive, according to Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI).

Delhi in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative tally to 18,40,919, said the state health department on Friday. The positivity rate has fallen to 3.85%.

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COVID-19 curbs, including reopening of schools and gyms, in view of the declining cases in the national capital.

Canadian military ‘not a police force,’ Anand says amid frustration over Ottawa protest “The FSIN Executive strongly opposes the actions and tactics of the ‘Freedom Convoy’ protestors, some of whom have been openly sharing ignorant acts of cultural appropriation of First Nations culture and spirituality, publicly and online,” read the statement.“The FSIN condemns such open acts of racism and ignorance, which are being committed across our traditional Treaty territories.”FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron shared his frustration with the convoy.“Our First Nations communities have been some of the hardest hit since the beginning of the pandemic.  We have been working tirelessly to distribute PPE and supplies to our First Nations because we are highly vulnerable to COVID-19,” said Cameron.“Our families and communities have suffered insurmountable losses because of this horrible virus and our First Nations Chiefs have implemented some of the strictest protocols in the country to keep their membership safe.” Trudeau: Ottawa residents need their ‘lives back,’ won’t commit to negotiate with truckers He went on to call the way the drums were used in the protest videos that surfaced a ‘disgrace’.“This convoy is an insult to our Chiefs, our communities, and to the hundreds of loved ones we’ve lost through this pandemic.  Not only are these protestors risking lives and spreading false information, but they’re also disrespecting our traditional drums, pipes, and medicines,” stated Cameron.“It’s a disgrace to see our culturally sacred items being used improperly, without proper protocol, in support of anti-vaccine protests.”The FSIN statement finished with a reminder about Indigenous culture.“The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations

COVID-19 restrictions on Tuesday, and it’s drawing some mixed reactions.Sports and recreation tournaments will be allowed to resume.“It’s a step in the right direction in that we are getting back to what some sort of new normal is going to be,” Manitoba Chambers of Commerce president and CEO Chuck Davidson told Global News.“In terms of what’s going to change, I think not much is going to change for Manitobans, it’s only going to be those larger events and I think limited larger events in the short term.” Manitoba to gradually relax health restrictions, expand business, arts supports: Stefanson Davidson said he was pleased to see additional supports for arts and cultural organizations, but the updated public health orders don’t provide much change for the restaurant and hospitality sector.“I think what we’re really looking for is what’s the next step,” he said. “The real industry that’s been impacted is hospitality, and restaurants still being able to only operate at 50 per cent capacity is a huge challenge.”The province is aiming to have no restrictions in place by the springtime.

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) regional director for Europe Dr. Hans Kluge said on Thursday the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe was entering a “plausible endgame,” driven by a “large capital of immunity,” built up by a combination of vaccine drives, a favourable seasonality pause, and lower severity of the Omicron variant.

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COVID-19 pandemic, the beat goes on for an Indigenous drum group that meets outside the University Hospital of Northern B.C. (UHNBC) in Prince George.Masked and at a distance, the group gathers every Monday evening to sing traditional songs and prayers as a show of support for the health-care workers and COVID-19 patients inside.It started with one Prince George man during the first wave of the pandemic and has transformed into a community affair.

Delhi in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative tally to 18,38,647, said the state health department on Thursday. The positivity rate has fallen to 4.3%.

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Sweden will lift pandemic restrictions next week despite record levels of infections as it banks on booster shots and high rates of past Covid-19 infections to keep hospitalisation rates manageable.

COVID-19 pandemic. Others are protesting the vaccine mandate for cross-border truckers, some showing support for the trucker convoy in Ottawa.

MANAYUNK - A story of hope, as a Philadelphia pizza is back open after several setbacks, including the pandemic and Hurricane Ida.Cellphone pictures and video of the damage left behind from Hurricane Ida last September. The storm flooded Pizzeria L'Angolo, in Manayunk, out of business. But, after four long months, owner Guido Abbate is back making pies and busy with customers."The first day I start making the pizza again I feel like I never closed," he said.

Dr. Keith Dobson, professor of clinical psychology at the University of Calgary, joins Global News’ Linda Olsen to discuss the mental health strain on people amid the Omicron spread, protests and COVID-19 exhaustion.

COVID-19 pandemic.He’s in the final term of a computer science degree but has a first-year class with more than 350 people enrolled. In-class learning paused at universities of Regina and Saskatchewan “Shoving us all into one room where we’re not going to be able to social distance isn’t going to go over well,” Storring said in an interview.Storring has Type1 diabetes, which is an underlying risk factor for COVID-19.

Black Health and Wellness," set by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. The theme not only commemorates African Americans who made contributions to medicine but also highlights ongoing issues within the Black community, including mental health."Black Health and Wellness not only includes one’s physical body, but also emotional and mental health," the organization said on its website.

COVID-19 testing volumes have plummeted since PCR access was sharply restricted in the face of an Omicron surge, but rather than widely re-expanding eligibility in the future, the province appears to be forging a new pandemic testing path.Demand for tests at the end of last year saw a high of more than 75,000 processed the day the government announced eligibility would be limited largely to high-risk individuals – including patients in hospital, residents and staff in long-term care, and people being considered for COVID-19 treatments.There have been calls to allow more residents to access gold-standard PCR tests, including students and staff in schools and child-care settings, now that an average of 25,460 tests have been processed each day over the past week, including a low of 15,008 one day on the weekend. 2,939 people in Ontario hospitals with COVID, 555 in intensive care Instead, the government is sending millions of rapid antigen tests to schools and recent comments from the chief medical officer of health suggest shifting testing priorities, with a declining emphasis provincewide on PCR tests.When asked about returning to a broader PCR eligibility, Dr.

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Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal will chair a virtual meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on 4 February. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will also be present at the DDMA meeting.

Nicola Sturgeon confirmed "baseline" covid restrictions will remain in place across Scotland.

A new consumer debt report from the Credit Counselling Society reveals two thirds of Canadians have non-mortgage debt with close to 40 per cent owing at least $10,000.

₹1,000 crore to ₹83,000 crore from this fiscal year’s revised estimates of ₹82,000 crore. The department of health research was allocated ₹3,200 crore, an increase from the revised estimates of ₹3,080 crore of the current fiscal. The finance ministry allocated ₹690 crore for future pandemic preparedness as part of the Prime Minister’s Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission-BioSecurity Preparedness and strengthening pandemic research.

The Chief Medical Officer will tell the Oireachtas Health Committee tomorrow that the current Covid-19 outlook in Ireland is broadly positive.

As truck convoy protesters against Canada’s pandemic restrictions continue in Ottawa, the city’s mayor, Jim Watson, is demanding demonstrators move on after disrupting the capital, and the lives of its residents for a third consecutive day. As Abigail Bimman reports, the call was made after days of unrest, harassment and abuse.

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Covid, don't dismiss symptoms like sore throat and fever as mild flu yet, warns top US-based epidemiologist Faheem Younus.  

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