Mikel Arteta convinced he has found 'right player' to move Arsenal to next level

Patty Hajdu says the number of COVID-19 infections in First Nations communities has begun to decline, bringing hope that the worst of the Omicron wave has passed.Hajdu says she understands why Indigenous leaders are sounding an alarm that progress could be lost in regions where provincial governments are rapidly moving to lift public health orders.“Indigenous leaders obviously are concerned,” Hajdu said during a news conference Thursday. High anxiety levels expected in Canadians wary of COVID restrictions lifting - experts Daily active case counts in Indigenous communities have declined 13.2 per cent from last week.

A study in Qatar estimates that previous COVID-19 infection imparts 56% protection against future symptomatic infection caused by the highly transmissible Omicron variant, down from about 90% for other SARS-CoV-2 strains.The study, published yesterday in the New England Journal of Medici

COVID-19 update since Sunday, the Saskatchewan government reported 5,401 provincial PCR confirmed cases and 22 new deaths between Jan. 30 and Feb.

Super Bowl this weekend. The DHS said in a bulletin sent to local and state law enforcement agencies that it has received reports that truckers are planning to "potentially block roads in major metropolitan cities" in a protest against vaccine mandates and other issues. DHS said the convoy could begin in Southern California as early as this weekend, possibly disrupting traffic around the Super Bowl, and reach Washington in March in time for the State of the Union, according to a copy of Tuesday’s bulletin obtained by The Associated Press. It said that the protest could be disruptive and tie up traffic but that there have been no calls for violence. Meanwhile, the truck blockade by Canadians protesting the country’s COVID-19 restrictions is tightening the screws on the auto industry, forcing Ford, General Motors and other car companies to shut down plants or otherwise reduce production on both sides of the U.S.

Middlesex-London Health Unit said Thursday that anyone who visits any of its vaccine clinics will be able to choose between the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.However, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is currently the only COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada for children aged five to 11 years old. COVID-19 vaccine and booster tracker: How many Canadians are vaccinated? The MLHU’s decision impacts all of the health unit’s mass vaccination clinics, as well as the pop-up vaccination clinics hosted by the Middlesex-London Paramedic Service and the Community Hub COVID-19 vaccination clinics in schools.Since late December, the MLHU had been prioritizing the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for people age 29 and under and providing the Moderna vaccine to clients 30 and over, citing limited supply of the Pfizer vaccine.The health unit is hoping the ability to choose will help increase vaccine availability and uptake, noting that only 51.9 per cent of eligible residents aged 18 and older had received a third dose as of Jan.

PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department are offering a $20,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in a homicide from January. According to police, the department is working to identify the people responsible for the death of an 18-year-old woman on Jan. 13, 2022.

CULPEPER, Va. - President Joe Biden on Thursday touted how his "Build Back Better" policies would limit the cost of prescription drugs and make life more affordable for U.S. families during an appearance in Virginia.Biden’s visit to the town of Culpeper, Virginia, came on the heels of the release of the U.S.

Boris Johnson ending Covid isolation rules is a "distraction" from the PM's lockdown party scandal, said Professor Devi Sridhar who is a member of the Scottish Government Covid-19 Advisory Group.

2022 Academy Awards are just over a month away and while the night is sure to be unforgettable with surprises and snubs, one thing will not be in the cards: covid-19 vaccinations.Hollywood’s biggest night won’t require COVID-19 vaccinations proof for anyone attending the event.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, according to The Hollywood Reporter, is only asking for attendees to show a negative PCR test or a negative rapid antigen test on the day of the ceremony. Nominees, presenters and stars will gather on March 27 at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater to celebrate the best and brightest in film.This year’s SAG Awards and Critics Choice Awards, on the other hand, will both require vaccinations.A rep for the SAG Awards (to be held on Feb.

The Queen is being monitored despite not showing any COVID-19 symptoms after her son Prince Charles contracted the virus for a second time Thursday.

Middlesex-London Health Unit reported seven deaths and 115 COVID-19 cases on Thursday, compared with three deaths and 189 cases last Thursday.The deaths involved three men and four women ranging in age from their 60s to 90s. Three were associated with long-term care.LHSC, meanwhile, is caring for 91 inpatients with COVID-19, 22 of whom are in adult critical care.As noted, LHSC is caring for 91 COVID-19 inpatients, with 22 inpatients in adult critical care.

NEW CASTLE, Del. - Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that took place on Wednesday evening. According to police, the incident happened near Frenchtown Road in the area of Quigley Boulevard around 5:58 p.m. A 21-year-old woman, who has not yet been identified, was walking on the right shoulder of eastbound Rt. 273.

DARBY TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Briarcliffe Fire Company has been shut down for at least the next 30 days as Delaware County officials investigate the alleged use of racial slurs on a recent virtual meeting. The fire company, located in Darby Township will not be receiving fire calls during the suspension. The suspension comes after a Jan. 27 virtual meeting between township fire companies and commissioners about a potential consolidation. According to a letter from the Goodwill Fire Company obtained by FOX 29, following the end of the meeting, a group of people remained on the call. The letter says there was then a group of people that could be heard discussing the meeting using foul language, and identifies those involved in the conversation as members of the Briarcliffe Fire Company. The conversation, which lasted an hour and 45 minutes, allegedly included racial slurs when discussing members of other fire companies and township residents.One of the Briarcliffe Fire Company members was also accused of making a joke about, Fanta Bility, a young girl who was killed in a shooting in Sharon Hill last fall.Derogatory and otherwise offensive comments were also allegedly made about other township officials.Township officials say the incident is under investigation, and that a criminal referral is expected to be made to the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office. MORE HEADLINES:In their letter, the Goodwill Fire Company Board of directors expressed their concern for the fire companies and safety of the community. "This is not appropriate and does not belong in the township," the letter read. Darby Township officials are scheduled to speak on the issue at 2 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly agreed to a trade that would send Ben Simmons, Seth Curry and draft picks to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for James Harden. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that backup center Andre Drummond will also be heading to Brooklyn as part of the deal, and the 76ers will receive Paul Millsap as part of the deal. Wojnarowski reports that the picks Philadelphia is sending to Brooklyn include an unprotected 2022 first-round pick and a protected 2027 first-round pick.Harden and Simmons have dominated trade deadline headlines in recent weeks as the disgruntled Simmons had yet to suit up for the 76ers this season. Meanwhile the Nets were caught up in the rumor mill as they faced a risk of potentially losing Harden to free agency after the season and losing him for nothing. With Thursday's trade, the Sixers pick up a former league MVP in Harden to pair with MVP candidate Joel Embiid.

Stormont's Minister for Health has said he needs to talk to other ministers before decisions can be taken about further relaxation of Northern Ireland's Covid-19 restrictions.

Arsenal travel to Brighton on Saturday afternoon looking to bounce back from their 3-0 defeat to Premier League champions Manchester City on Wednesday. The Gunners suffered two early injuries in that clash, with Granit Xhaka and Pablo Mari being forced off, while David Luiz was shown a red card.

Gary Neville insists Manchester United’s preparations ahead of their game with Tottenham were much more sensible than Arsenal’s for their one at Manchester City.The former United defender questioned the Gunners’ decision to fly up north just hours before their Premier League clash at the Etihad on Wednesday.He made the comments about their travel arrangements after Mikel Arteta lost two players to injury in the first half at City.In contrast, the Sky Sports pundit backed his United for traveling to London the day before their game at Spurs on Friday.Neville was told of the arrangements in commentary during the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, to which he replied: “I think it’ll be far better for the players.“The idea of being at home

Arsenal returned to Premier League action on Wednesday night. Mikel Arteta opted not to hand the German playmaker - Arsenal’s highest-paid player - a spot in the 20-man match day squad as they were beaten 3-0 by Manchester City.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted that David Luiz's horror show in the 3-0 loss to Manchester City could be the Brazilian's last for the club. Luiz came on in the first-half to replace an injured Pablo Mari and was at fault for two of City's goals.The Brazilian miscontrolled the ball for Raheem Sterling's opener, conceded a penalty which Kevin de Bruyne scored and was sent off.His current deal is due to expire on July 1 and Arsenal are yet to trigger an option which would extend his stay by 12 months.

Arsenal in their return to Premier League action at Manchester City on Wednesday night.The Gunners were playing their first competitive game for over three months due to the coronavirus outbreak and were handed a tough opener against the current champions.Mikel Arteta’s team actually went into the Etihad contest unbeaten in the Premier League this calendar year and were hoping to chase down an unlikely Champions League spot.But despite starting well they eventually succumbed to a 3-0 defeat after goals from Raheem Sterling, Kevin de Bruyne, and Phil Foden won it for Pep Guardiola’s side.Brazilian defender David Luiz, who came on for the injured Pablo Mari, had an awful day at the office and was sent-off early in the second half for fouling

Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal chiefs they risk falling even further behind their top-four rivals if they fail to strengthen in the summer transfer window.The Gunners were beaten 3-0 by Manchester City in their first game back after the coronavirus pandemic last night, with goals from Raheem Sterling, Kevin de Bruyne and Phil Foden sealing a miserable return to the Etihad for Arteta.David Luiz, who came on for the injured Pablo Mari after 24 minutes, made a costly mistake for Sterling’s opener in the first half before giving away a penalty and receiving a red card in the second.And the Brazilian’s woes meant Arsenal failed to gain ground in the race for top four, instead remaining eight points adrift of fourth-place Chelsea down in

Premier League football finally returns today as reigning champions Manchester City host Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.

Arsenal will pay tribute to the the Black Lives Matter movement, as well as the National Health Service, during their return to Premier League action against Manchester City on Wednesday night.Gunners stars such as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Hector Bellerin will have the names on the back of their third choice kit replaced with Black Lives Matter in recognition of the anti-racism movement sweeping the globe.A BLM logo will feature on jerseys for the remainder of the campaign alongside a badge paying tribute to the NHS.Before a friendly with Blackburn last week, Arsenal’s players took a knee and wore T-shirts printed with messages including ‘I can’t breathe’, ‘My skin is not a crime’ and ‘I’m not black but I stand with you’.Last week,

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has received a three-man injury boost ahead of Wednesday night’s trip to Manchester City.Arsenal sit ninth in the Premier League table ahead of their trip to the Etihad this evening.The Gunners boss had several injury concerns when they last played a game back in early March but the three-month season suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic has allowed players who were sidelined to recover.Arteta welcomes back Sead Kolasinac and Kieran Tierney to the first team fold while Hector Bellerin is also now fully fit.Tierney will provide Arteta with a left-back option with the Scotland international having been sidelined since December with a dislocated shoulder.Kolasinac last played for Arsenal in February and has been

Mikel Arteta has responded to links with Thomas Partey - and appeared to hint that finances could get in the way of a deal. Atletico Madrid ace Partey has been tipped to head to north London and add a new, dynamic dimension to Arteta’s midfield moving forwards.The Spaniard was asked about spending €50m, Partey’s reported price tag, on a midfielder and whether that was realistic in the current climate.

Premier League will get underway on Wednesday and Manchester City will face-off against Arsenal in their first game back.The match was originally supposed to be played March 11 but was postponed after it transpired that some Arsenal players had been in contact with Olympiakos owner Evangelos Marinakis, who had tested positive for coronavirus, following the two sides' Europa League meeting in February.A few days later the Premier League was suspended when Gunners manager Mikel Arteta also tested positive but after the lengthy break the game is finally set to be played.Arsenal go into the match with no fresh injury concerns and have been buoyed by the return of Kieran Tierney, although Lucas Torreira remains a massive doubt and Callum

Raheem Sterling admits 'it's going to be weird' playing against fans against Arsenal on Wednesday. After more than three months away due to the coronavirus pandemic, City return to action on Wednesday evening with a home clash against the Gunners.

Mikel Arteta has some tough decisions to make on Wednesday night when Arsenal return to action after three months away. Manchester City host the Gunners at the Etihad behind closed doors as Premier League football resumes.

Arsenal's match against Manchester City on Wednesday. Following a three-month break due to the coronavirus pandemic the Premier League will return on June 17 and City will finally play their game-in-hand against Arsenal.

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has told Mikel Arteta that his Gunners side need to take the game to Manchester City when they meet on Wednesday.

Arsenal are reportedly set to hold talks with forward Alexandre Lacazette amid rumours he could leave the club this summer. The Frenchman's current deal with the Gunners is due to expire in 2022 and he has been linked with a potential switch to Atletico Madrid.

Mikel Arteta might already have discovered the next Mesut Ozil at Arsenal. Emile Smith Rowe has told the Gunners boss that he is eyeing the No.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is hoping the lack of fans at their clash with Manchester City next week will prove an advantage for his side.Premier League football is set to return on Wednesday 17 June after a three-month layoff, with the coronavirus pandemic bringing sport across the globe to a standstill.Along with Aston Villa vs Sheffield United, Arsenal’s trip to City will welcome the English top flight back to action - albeit behind closed doors.Due to public health concerns, no fans are allowed in stadiums when the Premier League gets back up and running.However, Arteta believes that will only add more “balance” the match, while suggesting it could even give his team an advantage on the night.“I hope it is [an advantage] and we’ve seen we

Arsenal supporters have been given reason to worry by David Luiz regarding the team’s possible state of mind. The Brazilian, who is renowned for his characteristic behaviour on the pitch, appeared to be hardly taking the Gunners’ friendly against Brentford seriously yesterday.Mikel Arteta ’s side lost 3-2 at home to their Championship rivals as they played out their 90-minute contest behind closed doors amid the coronavirus crisis.

Arsenal.Mikel Arteta has made the 19-year-old a top target as he looks to refresh his midfield.And the Turkey Under-21 international has had a top season in the Eredivisie. He has become a key part of Feyenoord’s first-team this season, playing as a No.

Arsenal fans have criticised Alexandre Lacazette after footage showed the Frenchman making mistakes in the clash with Brentford.The Gunners are gearing up for the return of the Premier League and welcomed the Bees to the Emirates for a friendly.The Championship outfit shocked their hosts with a 3-2 victory, though Arsenal fans were more focused on the form of their players rather than the result.Lacazette had put Arsenal 2-1 ahead though had horrendously skied an earlier chance, when leading 2-1, and was at fault for Brentford’s second goal.And fans were quick to respond to the clips with one posting on social media: “I can’t believe we finally splashed out on a striker after all those years and we ended up with that…”While another noted of