Maharashtra: Mumbai cases decline, but these cities are driving Covid number

FILE - John Foley, co-founder and chief executive officer of Peloton Interactive Inc., stands for a photograph during the company's initial public offering (IPO) in front of the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York, U.S., on Sept. 26, 2019.

This week we highlight how contributions to WHO are providing health services and supplies to snow-blanketed refugee camps, and vaccines to flood zones threatened with cholera.

Canadian truckers were blocking the busiest crossing with the United States, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prepared to face legislators later in the day to discuss the growing crisis.

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Day four of competition was full of ups and downs for Canada at the Beijing Winter Olympics, with another win in women’s hockey and close calls in multiple medal events.

Read on to understand the list of ‘mild’ to ‘worrying’ signs, and why people are experiencing varied symptoms.

PHILADELPHIA - Police say a man has died after he was shot multiple times in Center City.This incident happened just before 12:30 a.m.

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Covid-19, a private lab's chief has urged people to undergo an RT-PCR if they are symptomatic. 

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had been diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer during a regular health check-up. While it did not specify when the diagnosis took place, it noted that the actress had undergone surgery to treat the condition under the recommendation of her doctor.“After her surgery, Park So-dam has been going to the hospital for regular treatments.

As facts are lost in the noise, disruptive protests against Canada’s COVID-19 mandates are also boiling new threats against journalists covering the demonstrations.

Hong Kong will limit public gatherings to two people and close sites such as churches and hair salons, leader Carrie Lam has said, as the financial hub battles a growing coronavirus outbreak that has caused record infections.

A convoy of trucks and campervans blocked streets near New Zealand's parliament in Wellington today to protest against Covid restrictions and vaccinations, inspired by a similar demonstration in Canada.

A Scots health board has been forced to apologise after administering out-of-date dozens of Covid jabs.

Nicola Sturgeon will make a covid statement at Holyrood today after it was claimed Scotland was now "through the worst of Omicron".

COLOMBO (News 1st); Approximately 1.17 million Sri Lankans over the age of 20 are yet to obtain the first dose of the vaccine against COVID-19, revealed the State Ministry of Home Affairs.N.H.M. Chithrananda, the Secretary to the State Ministry of Home Affairs told News 1st that this number of ascertained following a recent study in Sri Lanka.He said that 719,000 Sri Lankans between the ages of 20 – 29 have not obtained the vaccine.386,408 Sri Lankans between the ages of 30 – 60 are yet to obtain the first dose, he added while noting that 64,234 Senior Citizens (over 60) are yet to obtain the vaccine.N.H.M.

The sister of a woman who’s believed to have been one of the victims of Robert Pickton says it’s outrageous that the serial killer will be eligible to apply for parole in 2024. Sandra Gagnon speaking out one day after the 20th anniversary of the beginning of the police investigation into Pickton.

A B.C. dad is speaking out about how he says his COVID-19 vaccination status has reduced his parenting time with his two children.

Ganga river near Bihar and Uttar Pradesh during the second wave of the pandemic.

Omicron is reduced for two reasons.

The silver lining of going through an acrimonious separation was the quality time James said he could still spend with his two children.

When COVID-19 first gripped the nation, people stepped out of their homes to clang pots and pans in a show of support for health-care workers. A pair of designer shoes were named after B.C.’s top doctor. Businesses and citizens sent free food to hospitals.

Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson says the city’s police arson unit is investigating after “disturbing” reports of unidentified individuals attempting to start a fire in the lobby of a residential apartment located near the site of ongoing trucker convoy demonstration.

COLOMBO (News 1st): Despite ongoing discussions between Sri Lankan and Indian government officials, Indian fishing vessels continue to make incursions into Sri Lankan waters.Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Prof. GL Peiris is currently in New Delhi for talks and the contentious fishing issue is top amongst the agenda for discussion.Despite this, late last night (7th Feb), Sri Lankan Navy took control of 3 vessels off the coast of Delft Island in the Sea of Sri Lanka.In an operation conducted off the Delft Island in the dark hours of 07th February 2022, Sri Lanka Navy took hold of 03 Indian trawlers and 11 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters.Taking into account the impact of foreign fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters on the local fishing community and the sustainability of fishery resources of Sri Lanka, the Navy is conducting regular patrols and operations to curb illegal fishing activities in Sri Lankan waters.In the operation, Fast Attack Craft of the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla in the Northern Naval Command seized 03 Indian trawlers for poaching in Sri Lankan waters close to the Delft Island in Jaffna, via International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Police are investigating after a man was critically shot in the head in North Philadelphia.Officials say the shooting happened on the 1400 block of West Mayfield Street Monday night, just after 8.Philadelphia Police investigate after a 41-year-old man was found shot in the head in North Philadelphia. Officers found the victim, a 41-year-old man, with a gunshot wound to the head when they arrived.MORE HEADLINES:Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small explained the victim was in the process of making a pizza delivery when he was shot, causing the vehicle he was driving to jump the curb and hit a house on the 3000 block of North 15th Street.He was rushed by medics to Temple University Hospital and listed in critical condition.Police say no weapons have been found and no arrests have been made.___Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847).

respiratory infection in the past 24 hours, taking the overall recovery count to 40.84 crore.

PHILADELPHIA - A young boy was badly hurt police say he ran into the road and was struck by a car Monday night in Philadelphia's Bustleton neighborhood. Investigators said the 2-year-old ran out from between two parked cars and was struck on the 9900 block of Haldeman Avenue just after 8:30 p.m.He was taken to Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital and placed in critical condition, police said. The driver of the car that struck the child remained at the scene of the collision.MORE LOCAL HEADLINES___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter 

Philadelphia Police investigate after a 41-year-old man was found shot in the head in North Philadelphia. NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Police are investigating after a man was critically shot in the head in North Philadelphia.Officials say the shooting happened on the 1400 block of West Mayfield Street Monday night, just after 8.Officers found the victim, a 41-year-old man, with a gunshot wound to the head when they arrived.He was rushed by medics to Temple University Hospital and listed in critical condition.Police say no weapons have been found and no arrests have been made.___Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847).

FILE - Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) nominee and presidential science adviser designate Eric Lander speaks during an announcement Jan. 16, 2021 at the Queen theater in Wilmington, Delaware.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 14: The marquee at the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino shows advertisements for the "Mystere by Cirque du Soleil" show as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States on March 14, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada LAS VEGAS (AP) - Nevada gambling regulators say their investigation tracked down an Arizona man who left Las Vegas after a visit last month not knowing he’d won a $229,368 slot machine jackpot.The machine being played by Robert Taylor malfunctioned due to a "communication error" and neither he nor the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino realized that he’d won a progressive jackpot the evening of Jan. 8, the Nevada Gaming Control Board said Friday in a statement.The jackpot was confirmed later after a review but Taylor had returned to Arizona by then and the casino was unable to identify him, the board’s statement said.RELATED: Retired housekeeper wins $50K in scratch-off lottery for 3rd timeThe board said it then began an investigation and eventually identified Taylor after two weeks of checking surveillance video, conducting witness interviews, studying electronic purchase records and reviewing ride-sharing data.A Spanish television reporter appeared to quit her job while she was live on air while celebrating a winning lottery ticket, but later discovered her payout was about $5,500.According to the board, it was important to locate Taylor to ensure he received what was owed to him and to maintain public trust in the casino industry.Taylor, whose hometown was not released, was notified of his jackpot on Jan.

Speaking during Monday’s emergency meeting in the House of Commons on the COVID-19 anti-mandate protests, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said so far, the RCMP has mobilized 300 officers to support the Ottawa Police Service amid the demonstrations occupying Ottawa.

In a passionate delivery in the House of Commons on Monday evening, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered remarks, stating how the COVID-19 pandemic has been hard for all to deal with — including children and especially health-care workers.

“freedom convoy” from the city as the demonstration stretches into its 11th day.He said Monday that, thanks to an influx of OPP and RCMP resources received over the weekend, officers can now go “on the offensive” to put an end to the trucker protest.“We needed more resources to deal with an occupation than with a demonstration. I have worked continuously, 18-hour days, to get those resources.

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 10: Heather McDonald attends the Official Launch Event for "Fancy AF Cocktails" by Ariana Madix, Tom Sandoval and Danny Pellegrino at SkyBar at the Mondrian Los Angeles on December 10, 2019 in West Hollywood, Cal Standup comedian Heather McDonald collapsed during a show in Tempe, Arizona, on Saturday night.The 51-year-old star took to her Instagram story on the night of Feb. 5 to address fans from the hospital."So, I'm in the emergency room, I look weird," she began.

(Commonwealth of Pennsylvania) HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania's state Supreme Court will consider a new map of congressional districts recommended Monday by a lower court judge who picked a proposal favored by top Republican lawmakers but opposed by Democrats in the presidential battleground state.The map recommended by Commonwealth Court Judge Patricia McCullough, a Republican, came from a pool of more than a dozen submitted to the court as part of the once-a-decade exercise of adjusting for demographic shifts.It sides with Republicans on prominent areas of disagreement between partisans.The map passed the Republican-controlled Legislature last month without support from a single Democratic lawmaker. Gov.

COVID-19 pandemic," the WHO said.

There were 18,655 booster doses administered yesterday, taking the total to date to 1,605,815. Also, 1,502 paediatric doses were given yesterday, bringing the total to 200,562.

resume non-urgent surgeries as of Monday due to ongoing pressures from the current COVID-19 wave fuelled by the Omicron variant.Hamilton Health Sciences president Rob MacIsaac didn’t alter the sentiment conveyed in a release last week that claimed high occupancy rates and patient transfers continue to plague the city and put strain on the system.“Hospitals in Hamilton will proceed cautiously with ramp up plans, although frankly I can’t see ramping up happening in a significant way for at least a few weeks,” MacIsaac said in city-led pandemic update on Feb. 7.“We need to be confident that we can maintain access to urgent and emergent services.” COVID-19: Acute care occupancy still ‘inordinately high’, says Hamilton hospital network The HHS boss revealed the network’s overall adult intensive care unit (ICU) occupancy rate was at 90 per cent as of Monday, which he says is “as good as it’s been for quite some time.”Over 200 COVID patients are in city hospitals with 29 in ICUs.

B.C. health officials release a written report Monday, Feb.

NEW YORK - A year after winning a major court battle against the opening of so-called safe injection sites -- safe havens for people to use heroin and other narcotics with protections against fatal overdoses — the Justice Department is signaling it might be open to allowing them.In response to questions from The Associated Press, the Justice Department said it is "evaluating" such facilities and talking to regulators about "appropriate guardrails."The position is a drastic change from its stance in the Trump administration, when prosecutors fought vigorously against a plan to open a safe consumption site in Philadelphia. The Justice Department won a lawsuit last year, when a federal appeals court in Pennsylvania ruled that opening such a facility would violate a 1980s-era drug law, aimed at "crackhouses," which bans operating a place for taking illegal drugs.

DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 21: General view of an animatronic Megalodon shark during a press review of Jurassic Quest at Del Mar Fairgrounds on January 21, 2022 in Del Mar, California. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/Getty Images) RIVERSIDE, Calif. - A new study has left scientists again wondering what the megalodon, the largest shark that ever lived, looked like after it was previously thought to have resembled the great white shark. The scientific research from the University of California, Riverside and DePaul University was recently published in the journal Historical Biology on Feb.

LOS ANGELES - California will end its statewide indoor mask mandate on Feb. 15, the office of Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday.According to the governor's office, unvaccinated individuals will still be required to wear masks in indoor public settings.Local governments can continue their own indoor masking requirements and last week Los Angeles County’s health officials said they intend to keep theirs in place beyond the state deadline.Get your top stories delivered daily! Sign up for FOX 11’s Fast 5 newsletter. And, get breaking news alerts in the FOX 11 News app. Download for iOS or Android.The state will also lift its requirement for guests to test negative for the virus prior to visiting nursing homes and hospitals, effective immediately. RELATED: California extends mask mandate through Feb.

PHILADELPHIA - A young man was shot and killed Monday night in Philadelphia's Crescentville neighborhood, according to police. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 5900 block of Bennington Street for reports of gunfire. Police found a 21-year-old man was a gunshot wound to the head and drove the victim to Penn Presbyterian Hospital where he died. No arrests were reported immediately following the deadly shooting. MORE LOCAL HEADLINES___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter 

Ottawa says the officers sent from the province have been appreciated, but more help is needed and the support so far has been inadequate. Meanwhile, the leader of Ontario’s Liberals is calling on the province to turn up the heat further.