Mark Wright's parents test positive for coronavirus after suffering 'coughing fits' over Christmas

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. 

Lauren Goodger has been seen for the first time since being slammed by Piers Morgan for going on a rant about Covid. The TOWIE babe, who was part of the original line-up alongside her then boyfriend Mark Wright, had told her fans she will not take the Covid-19 vaccine and "doesn't agree" with masks.

COVID-19 lockdown restrictions to visit family and friends over the holidays.According to data collected from 1,500 Canadians across the country, 48 per cent say they did not exclusively stay home over the past couple of weeks.“Public health officials and governments were really hammering home the message, ‘try to stay home,’ and I think for good reasons,” said Andrew Enns with Leger.

Many reality stars have fled the UK and jetted to Dubai to escape the cold weather and coronavirus restrictions. But now a TV insider has exclusively told OK! online that some of the TOWIE cast are furious with their co-stars for holidaying during a pandemic.

Morrisons, Britain's fourth largest supermarket group, has reported a rise in underlying sales in its latest trading period encompassing Christmas.

Jeremy Clarkson has opened up on battling coronavirus over the Christmas period and felt he would die on his own from the disease.The 60 year old revealed that he had contracted the illness and began feeling ill four days before Christmas. Writing in an article for The Times the star explained that he felt poorly so began googling his symptoms and went to get a test which came back positive.

Former Love Island star Olivia Attwood has revealed that she has survived both coronavirus and swine flu.The blonde bombshell made the revelation on her Instagram Stories on New Year’s Day, surprising her 1.9 million followers by admitting she has successfully battled coronavirus as well as H1N1 virus, which is more commonly known as swine flu. While snuggled up on a sofa wearing a grey hoodie, the star explained she had contracted swine flu while on holiday in Cyprus.

Mark Wright's parents have taken to social media to share they are battling coronavirus after the former TOWIE star tweeted that those closest to him were fighting Covid as he urged people to stay safe.Carol Wright, who has also appeared on The Only Way Is Essex, took to Instagram on New Year's Eve to share that she and husband Mark Sr had caught coronavirus over the festive season.Addressing her 190,000 followers, Carol penned: "Well what a year this has been. This Christmas and new year I was unable to spend it with my loved ones."My hubby and I have got attacked with the virus all over Christmas, my husband is fighting it, I am suffering the worst coughing fits ever."But my hubby and me will pull thru this.

Mark Wright's parents have shared they are battling coronavirus after he revealed his closest friends and family have the bug.

John Bishop has told fans he and wife Melanie are getting stronger every day amid his coronavirus battle.The comedian has vowed to return to work in January once he gets the all clear from doctors following his positive test result. John revealed his Christmas was totally wrecked after he and his wife were informed they both had Covid-19 before they could tuck into their turkey.

After some of his family and friends contracted coronavirus, Mark Wright has issued a warning to his followers to keep safe after the new variant of the virus continues to spread.The Heart radio host, who gave a glimpse into his very festive living room, took to Twitter to share his views about the new mutant variation and urged everyone to be aware. Mark wrote: "The government have of course explained how fast this new variant is spreading, but I think it is hard to understand quite how fast.

Mark Wright says some of his closest friends and family members are currently suffering from coronavirus.

coronavirus hit Canada, it meant 95-year-old Lou MacDonald from Saskatoon couldn’t be around her family every day.“We have been doing everything we can to make sure that she is safe during the pandemic,” said granddaughter Becky Scharfstein-Mcgettigan, standing at a distance in her grandmother’s back yard.“We’re a very close family and we usually spend a lot of time together, so we’ve been dropping off care packages, doing grocery shopping and video chatting, and we were really missing hugs.” Safe embrace: Montreal man builds hugging station to hold his parents Inspired by posts of families hugging through sheets of plastic barriers, Scharfstein-Mcgettigan’s family spend weeks designing and building a ‘hugging station.’Christmas morning,

COVID-19 data on Sunday, after Quebecers were asked not to gather for Christmas festivities.The province is reporting 2,291 new cases of the novel coronavirus for Dec. 26 and 12 additional deaths.

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coronavirus pandemic, it will be a different and scaled-down Christmas this year for people in Canada.The pandemic has already caused many holiday celebrations like Christmas markets, Santa Claus parades and holiday concerts to be cancelled this year.

Love Island's Anna Vakili is facing Christmas in bed after she and her family members were stuck down by coronavirus.The beauty and sister Mandi have both tested positive and are recovering at home. Sharing a sombre picture of herself in her sick bed last night, Anna warned that the deadly disease was "no joke" after being left unable to move from her room.

coronavirus pandemic can’t keep Santa Claus at home this year. Are you curious to know where he is right this moment?Each year on Dec.

Former TOWIE star Gemma Collins has shared a heartbreaking picture while lying next to her extremely ill dad.The star has asked for her millions of followers to take coronavirus seriously as her dad battles the terrible illness while saying she’s “scared” for her dad. “Covid is so scary laying next to my dad holding his hand right now I am showing you this to create awareness of how real Covid is,” the 39 year old wrote while sharing a photo with her hand in her that of her father’s.

coronavirus which continues to spread rapidly across the country.Colin Furness, an infection control epidemiologist and assistant professor at the University of Toronto, said Canadians should expect to see a “grotesque” spike in the number of COVID-19 infections after the holidays “because of family visiting.”“This will tend to be in homes, in close quarters, with shared air, for prolonged periods, without masks, and involving mixing people from different households,” Furness wrote in an email to Global News.Furness said there will be a lot of “close physical contact.”“These are all risk factors for COVID,” he said.

Sharon Osbourne is back at home with her family after having recovered from COVID-19.The celebrated TV personality and panelist on took to Instagram on Wednesday to celebrate her good fortune with a heartwarming snapshot of her low-key homecoming party.«Got the ok to go home after two negative test results and look at the joy waiting for me!» Sharon wrote, alongside a photo of her husband, Ozzy Osbourne, rocking a face mask and lounging on the family's couch alongside their multitude of adorable puppies.«So grateful to be home for the holidays and thank you all so much for your love and support ❤️» Sharon added.

From Christmas cards to cookies, how to limit COVID-19 spread during the holidays Hogsten proposed during a visit to Ball’s home in February, around the time concerns about a new and deadly coronavirus were spreading around the globe, and forced the closure of the Canada-U.S. border to non-essential travel in mid-March.Ball, 24, and Hogsten, 37, were among cross-border couples and families that met last summer in Surrey at Peace Arch Park, a no-quarantine-required international loophole where Canadians _ under the watchful eye of RCMP officers _ could meet with their loved ones in Washington state.Now, Ball has created an online community of couples, including many from around the U.S.