Joe Wicks heads to hospital for surgery just hours after sharing epic work-out session

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.

Joe Wicks, 34, has gained nationwide traction - if you didn't know him already, you're bound to have seen or heard of his daily PE sessions that are keeping children and adults alike, fit through the uncertain coronavirus lockdown.The fitness guru is not only doing his best to channel his energy into helping others, he's donating all profits generated to the NHS, who are struggling under the pressure of the deadly virus.While his popularity is soaring among households across the UK, he opened up about what inspired him to choose the fitness lifestyle, revealing that his dad Gary's heroin addiction helped point him in the right direction.The exercise instructor now has a “great relationship” with his dad despite admitting he was absent a lot

If you've got kids, Joe Wicks probably feels like part of the family by now.

Joe Wicks, 33, has been hosting his live P.E lessons for families all over the world, and now he has now revealed what his home actually looks like behind the camera.The presenter showed his workout studio to Channel 4 host Tim Lovejoy, 52.It all came after Tim Lovejoy, host of Sunday Brunch, asked the fitness guru if his studio was what it really looked like on camera.Tim said to Joe: "Show us the mayhem because it looks beautiful where you're working out..."Let's see behind the scenes of it."Joe then told the presenter: "Yeah there was an article in a newspaper going 'look how wonderful Joe's house is, it's all perfectly styled.'"READ MORE: Joe Wicks emerges as SPOTY candidate due to coronavirus fitness videosThe father-of-two then set

Fitness fanatic Joe Wicks says growing up around his father who battled a heroin addiction shaped his path in life.

Simon Rimmer showed Sunday Brunch viewers how to make a burger using Spam as he co-hosted the programme from home for the second week in a row.

HOLLY Willoughby and Phillip Schofield have led the charge of celebrities sending well wishes to children in hospital during the coronavirus lockdown. Celebs ranging from Little Mix's Jessy Thirwall to trainer Joe Wicks have sent heartwarming messages to sick kids who need cheering up.

Gogglebox duo Sophie and Pete have been slammed by fans of the hit TV show for mocking online PT and fitness instructor Joe Wicks.

Gogglebox duo Sophie and Pete have been slammed by fans of the hit TV show for mocking online PT and fitness instructor Joe Wicks.

Piers Morgan and Joe Wicks came face to face - via video link - today today to bury the hatchet four years after their fallout.

GLAMOUR model Rosie Jones looks a picture of health as she wows in racy black lingerie, revealing her trim figure. The brunette beauty, 28, and fitness coach husband Joe Wicks, 33, have been spending some quality time together in quarantine and beam as they pose for an adorable family photo with their daughter Indie.

Piers Morgan and Joe Wicks have ended their four-year feud after the Good Morning Britain host slammed the fitness guru live on GMB in 2016.

PIERS Morgan and Joe Wicks have mended their four-year feud after the Good Morning Britain host was accused of bullying the fitness guru in 2016. Piers, 55, has been forced to change his tune about 33-year-old Joe, who has been keeping the nation active during coronavirus lockdown with daily PE lessons for all of the family.

Before Joe Wicks turned himself into the nation's PE teacher, one man was already leading the charge against childhood obesity from his living room.

JOE Wicks headed to hospital today to get the cast changed on his hand following his latest PE lesson for the nation. The Body Coach, 33, revealed he had broken a bone in his hand last week but has still continued to offer free classes amid the coronavirus crisis.

There's been no signs of stopping Joe Wicks, a.k.a.The Body Coach, as the fitness guru shares home workout lessons for seniors, too, as well as kids classes for kids. Joe, 33, has become even more of a big hit during the coronavirus pandemic, live-streaming PE classes for kids and parents alike to join in with whilst at home self-isolating, with various celeb names, including Stacey Solomon and Coleen Rooney, getting their kids to join in too.

Joe Wicks headed to hospital today as he bravely continues his PE lessons despite having a painful injury to his right arm.

With the coronavirus crisis keeping the country on lockdown, one man has made it his mission to keep the nation's footballer's moving.

The Body Coach Joe Wicks has been snapped out for a stroll with his wife Rosie Jones and their two young children. Joe, 33, and Rosie, 29, took their little ones, 20-month-old daughter Indie and four-month old son Marley out for a walk during their allocated daily stint of outdoor exercise amid the coronavirus lockdown.

JOE Wicks was the perfect family man as he visited the park with wife Rosie and children Indie and baby Marley after another another successful coronavirus lockdown PE lesson. The Body Coach, 33, looked relaxed and happy as he strolled through Richmond park in a grey hoody and dark bottoms.

Joe Wicks has made the most of his daily government-sanctioned walk amid the coronavirus lockdown to head out with wife Rosie Jones and their two children.

Fitness coach Joe Wicks has said he is donating “every single penny” of the money made by his online PE sessions to the Uk's healthcare sector.

Joe Wicks has revealed he is donating all the profits made from his live PE lessons to the NHS.The 33 year old announced on 23 March that he would be holding workout sessions every day at 9am for all children being homeschooled, encouraging parents to tune in and get up and moving as well.The idea came about after Prime Minister Boris Johnson asked all non-essential businesses to shut, which included schools across the UK, forcing many children to continue their studies at home. Since starting the sessions, The Body Coach has seen a massive rise in the number of followers he has across his social media channels, with his YouTube rising up to 1.82 million followers and Instagram rising up to 3.3 million followers.

JOE Wicks has added almost one million followers to his YouTube channel after the success of his free PE lessons amid the coronavirus lockdown. The popular fitness guru has become the nation’s new Mr Motivator as parents homeschooling kids and teachers tutoring the children of key workers in classrooms tune into his live YouTube videos.

Joe Wicks is reportedly in talks with Channel 4 to stream his daily workout videos on the TV network, following the success of his YouTube channel.

The Body Coach Joe Wicks has been keeping the nation active during the current UK lockdown with his daily PE lessons. But Thursday morning’s class was interrupted by Joe’s adorable two-year-old Indie, who walked right into the live session before showing off her best moves.

JOE Wick’s two-year-old daughter Indie hilariously interrupted his PE lesson for the nation today. The Body Coach, 33, has been live streaming workouts for children this week since schools shut on Friday and today he got an extra helper.

It was the hottest day of 2019 when The Body Coach Joe Wicks married fiancée Rosie Jones in a sun-dappled woodland ceremony.

Joe Wicks is reportedly being courted by both Channel 4 and the BBC after his YouTube PE sessions for kids were watched by more than one million homes tuning in.

FITNESS guru Joe Wicks is in talks with Channel 4 to host a daily workout streamed live to the nation. The self-confessed Body Coach, 33, has held big money talks with the broadcaster following the success of his YouTube workouts.

Joe Wicks has made it his mission to keep the nations' children active while they're stuck indoors during the nationwide lockdown.

The first week of school closures as the UK battle to stop the spread of coronavirus got off to a good start thanks to the help of fitness influencer Joe Wicks. Joe, aka The Body Coach, announced last week that he would be holding a live PE session every day at 9am for all children being homeschooled, encouraging parents to tune in and get up and moving.

The Body Coach Joe Wicks launched his first online PE class this morning which was watched by thousands of people.