Mark Wright says it’s been 'hardest weeks of my life' as Covid leaves dad 'changed'

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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. 

Freedom Convoy” trucks and say their presence “complicates” efforts to end the demonstration.More than 100 of the trucks remaining as part of the nearly two-week-long protest in downtown Ottawa are estimated to have kids living in them, OPS Deputy Chief Steve Bell told media in a briefing Tuesday afternoon.“Almost 25 per cent of the 418 trucks have children living in them — children who could be at risk during a police operation,” Bell said.“There’s a multitude of concerns” he said, citing effects from carbon monoxide, diesel fumes, cold, noise and a lack of access to sanitation on kids. Trucker convoy — Here’s what the 10-day injunction against horns includes Ottawa police have tapped the Children’s Aid Society (CAS) for advice on how to proceed with enforcement operations in the downtown core.They’re not seeking to take the kids out of the trucks or away from their parents at this stage, Bell said, but will follow the recommendations of CAS.“We’re not at the stage of looking to do any sort of enforcement activity around that,” he said.“We just think it’s an important factor that complicates and makes this an even more challenging operation.”To date, police and bylaw officers have issued more than 1,300 tickets for traffic violations, made 23 arrests and have 85 active criminal investigations related to the protest, which began as a response to vaccination mandates but has expanded to include a wide umbrella of anti-government sentiment.OPS are also liaising with U.S.

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.

₹808 crore to families of 1,616 deceased healthcare workers from 33 states and UTs, who were involved in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

MARK Wright hit back at Covid deniers saying the virus is "terrifying". Coronavirus has shaken the star's family, with his mum, dad and two of his uncles contracting the deadly bug.

Piers Morgan has revealed he's been hit by awful nightmares, opening up on Good Morning Britain about the scary dreams. He was concerned that they may not be normal, but telly doctor Hilary Jones explained what was causing him – though it might not have put his mind at ease.The 55-year-old asked his co-stars: "Is anyone here getting weird dreams? Any weird dreams last night?"Susanna Reid, 49, joked: "Yes, you were in it and I woke up in a cold sweat."Piers opened up about his dreams, saying: "It was a nightmare, it was, definitely.

Mark Wright has admitted there was a moment when he feared he'd never see his father again when he was taken to hospital in an ambulance after picking up coronavirus. The former TOWIE star has now urged people to stick to the Government's rules after a number of his family members got Covid-19 despite not mixing.

Mark Wright has opened up on how Covid-19 has "ripped through his family".The 33 year old's father Mark Snr was hospitalised with the deadly virus right before Christmas. Since then, his brothers have been in hospital battling to beat the horrific illness and Mark's nan, who is in her eighties, has also been in the care of the NHS while his grandad "is struggling at home".The former TOWIE star explained that he's been afraid of the coronavirus since the beginning of the first lockdown back in March 2020, but "it's not until you see it first hand, with your dad being taken to hospital by ambulance, that it truly hits home." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Peter Andre has slammed Lauren Goodger after her comments about coronavirus, when she compared it to having a “cold” and said she would not get the vaccine. The former TOWIE star, 34, who has a card that means she’s exempt from wearing a face mask, revealed she “doesn’t believe in masks” altogether.

MARK Wright feared his dad would die every day for two weeks as he battled coronavirus in hospital as he makes an emotional plea to fans. The former Towie star, 33, begged listeners to his Heart radio show to follow the rules to get life back to normal.

PETER Andre has hit out at Lauren Goodger over her anti-vaxx rant - calling her "careless" and "wrong". The former Towie star, 34, was quoted as saying she would reject the coronavirus vaccine and likened the disease to having a cold.

Mark Wright has begged fans to follow government's lockdown rules.

Michelle Keegan has been pictured on the set of Brassic for the final time before filming was halted again due to another Covid-19 outbreak.

REALITY TV star Mark Wright’s family is living a Covid nightmare. The one-time Towie regular was delighted when his dad Mark Snr came out of hospital — but the bug has left the 64-year-old not the same.

Don't wait 30 years - sign up for our daily football email newsletter today!Piers Morgan has slammed fans that congregated outside Marine’s Rossett Park Stadium ahead of their FA Cup clash with Spurs after police played down talk that Covid ruled had been broken.The Good Morning Britain host took fire at supporters keen to get a glimpse of Tottenham stars as news that two women were fined £200 for meeting in a park for a walk and coffee last week.Hundreds of fans lined the streets in Crosby on the outskirts of Liverpool as Premier League Spurs visited step eight Marine in the third round of the FA Cup.There appeared to be very little social distancing as locals crammed to get a glimpse of the likes of Gareth Bale and Son Heung-min ahead of

Mark Wright's uncle and Elliott Wright's dad Eddie is in 'critical condition' in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus.The presenter, who previously had his car stolen from his drive, appeared on Monday's Good Morning Britain and gave an update on how coronavirus has affected his family.The 33 year old said: "My dad is out of hospital, one of my dad's other brothers is in hospital, he's doing okay, he's on oxygen. "My dad's other brother, uncle Eddie, Elliot's dad, he's not in a good place, he's in a critical condition as we speak and just praying every night we're gonna have a miracle and he's gonna get better.

direct to your inboxMark Wright has issued a coronavirus plea after his dad recently left hospital after contracting the virus.He also revealed that two of his uncles still remain in hospital with one in a critical condition. Mark, 33, was speaking on Monday's Good Morning Britain after he made his FA Cup debut on Sunday with Crawley Town taking on Leeds United.

After his dad, Mark senior was rushed into hospital with coronavirus, Mark Wright has given an update on his father's condition.The presenter, who has landed a new reality show seven years after leaving TOWIE, appeared on Good Morning Britain on Monday morning and told hosts Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid about the lasting effects the virus has had on his dad. Speaking candidly, he admitted: "I mean, he's out of hospital and I hope he doesn't mind me saying this but, mentally something's not right there at the moment.

TV star Bobby Davro, 62, has shared his devastation as he announced that his dad Bill Nankeville has died at the age of 95.Paying tribute to his beloved dad in a moving message on Twitter, he wrote: "Today I lost my best friend and my hero. The most wonderful human being I have ever known.

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.

PIERS Morgan has rallied Britain's oldest identical twins to beat coronavirus as they're hospitalised at 96 years old. The host sent his best wishes to Doris Hobday and Lil Cox on Good Morning Britain this morning.

PIERS Morgan has furiously threatened to round-up Covid-deniers and force them to visit coronavirus hospital wards. The Good Morning Britain host said they should be sent in without PPE to protect them from the deadly virus.

Piers Morgan has furiously slammed Lauren Goodger after she said she didn’t believe in face masks and refused to take the coronavirus vaccine. Good Morning Britain star Piers, 55, called former The Only Way Is Essex star Lauren, 32, a “halfwit” and “imbecile” over her comments.

Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid were not impressed with TOWIE star Lauren Goodger on the show today, as they discussed her comments on the Covid pandemic.

Piers Morgan blasted Covid deniers as he told them to "shut up".

Piers Morgan has sent his well wishes to Britain’s oldest identical twins after they tested positive for coronavirus. Lilian Cox and Doris Hobday, both 96, have both got the deadly bug despite claiming they have spent most of 2020 "inside".

direct to your inboxGood Morning Britain’s Dr Hilary has explained why the second dose of some people’s coronavirus vaccine could end up being delayed beyond the three-week period that was originally proposed.Second doses of both types of vaccine available in the UK will now take place within 12 weeks rather than the 21 days that was planned with the Pfizer/BioNTech jab.It follows a change in guidance which aims to accelerate immunisation.The show’s health editor told hosts Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid that it’s better to give more people one dose than to leave people unvaccinated for longer while others get their second jab.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign

Good Morning Britain host branded property expert Allsopp the person he “least wanted to hear from” about coronavirus. His brutal remarks came after Location, Location, Location star Allsopp aired her disappointment in the BBC for a tweet from Radio 5 Live about children being admitted to hospital in greater numbers, which she claimed was “a lie”.