Jesy Nelson quitting Little Mix hailed ‘revolutionary step’ to normalising mental health in music

Phillip Schofield has returned to This Morning after testing positive for coronavirus. The 59-year-old presenter had been forced to skip hosting This Morning and Dancing on Ice and admitted he was "bored out of his brain" while locked away in his home after testing positive for Covid seven days in a row.

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.

Leigh-Anne Pinnock has been spotted for the first time since her band mate Jesy Nelson quit Little Mix.

Jesy Nelson has returned to Instagram stories after revealing she has quit Little Mix, to post a video of her dog, Reggie.The star could be seen wearing pyjamas adorned with a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup motif as she shared a tender moment with her pet Pomeranian. Sharing the video with her 7.5 million followers, Jesy wrote: “Just having a little cat nap,” as calming music can be heard in the background.

JESY Nelson quitting Little Mix could have "saved her life", fellow X Factor winners Rak-Su have claimed. The 29-year-old star shocked fans last week when she announced that she was leaving the girl group after nine years due to the "toll" being in the band had taken on her mental health.

Jesy Nelson’s decision to leave Little Mix could have saved her life, according to Rak Su singer Myles Stephenson.The Shout Out To My Ex singer, 29, shared her decision to leave the band earlier this month and said being in Little Mix had taken a toll on her mental health. And now, Jesy’s decision has been supported by fellow The X Factor winners Rak Su.

Jesy Nelson, who quit Little Mix after nine years with the girls last week, claimed she was "injected" with painkillers "50 times" before one of her performances with Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall five years ago.The Shout Out To My Ex hitmaker, 29, said she was "out of it" on stage after having several injections before it was Little Mix's time to sing on America's Got Talent in 2015. After their performance, Jesy discovered her back was smothered in bruises and could barely remember their time on the show.

Jesy Nelson has confirmed she will no longer be part of Little Mix, stepping away from the girl band to focus on herself and her personal happiness.

THIS time last year the thought of the Little Mix girls going solo was unthinkable – but now it’s a reality. My exclusive pics show Leigh-Anne Pinnock's first individual venture as the girls prepare to do their own projects outside the band.

Jesy Nelson has shared her first photo since leaving Little Mix and she looks amazing. Little Mix fans are still contending with the news that Jesy will no longer be in the group.

Jesy Nelson has been seen for the first time since she quit Little Mix.

Singer Jesy Nelson claimed she was once injected with painkillers FIFTY times so that she could go on stage with Little Mix.

Ulrika Jonsson has penned an open letter to Jesy Nelson, following the news she had quit Little Mix this week.

Jesy Nelson could wrack up £10 million after leaving Little Mix, an expert claims.

Perrie Edwards appeared lost in her thoughts as she stepped out with pals in Cheshire this week.

Jesy Nelson has unfollowed Little Mix manager Samantha Cox, hours after announcing her decision to leave the band after nine years.The Shout Out To My Ex singer, 29, shared her decision to step away from the band, which was formed on The X Factor in 2011, for the sake of her mental health in a heartfelt statement. Shortly after sharing the news, fans soon noticed Jesy no longer follows the band’s artist manager Samantha Cox on Instagram.

LITTLE Mix have given a glimpse into what a post-Jesy Nelson future will look like for the band. The iconic pop group have pledged to continue as a three-piece following the vocalist's shock decision to quit.

Chris Hughes has showed his support for his ex girlfriend Jesy Nelson after she quit Little Mix to focus on herself. Black Magic hitmaker Jesy, 29, took to her Instagram feed on 14 December to announce the sad news to her 7.4million followers, explaining that being in the band has "really taken a toll on my mental health" in a candid statement.

Little Mix after nine years with the girl group.The 29-year-old singer announced the news in a lengthy statement shared to Instagram on Monday, revealing that the job has recently taken a toll on her mental health. The group, formed in 2011 during the British version of  now consists of Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards and Leigh-Anne Pinnock.«To all my Mixers.

taking ‘extended time off’ from the band, with Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards continuing to perform without her. Sadly, Jesy made the announcement via an Instagram statement today that she wouldn’t be returning.

Jesy Nelson announced she is quitting Little Mix in a heartfelt statement.The 29 year old singer shared the news in a statement posted on her Instagram page, weeks after taking an extended break from the band for private medical reasons. Jesy addressed her fans and revealed that being in the band has “really taken a toll on my mental health” in the candid statement.

Alberta’s new COVID-19 measures ban in-person dining, outdoor gatherings; retail to remain open Myers noted it’s important to allow yourself to feel sad and grieve the loss of yearly traditions, but to understand there are ways to connect while apart.“It’s important to recognize that we are struggling with all the changes,” Myers said.

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