in the phase 2 study of Omicron-specific bivalent booster candidate, which combines the company’s current Covid-19 vaccine. "We are pleased to begin this study of our bivalent booster candidate that includes our Omicron-specific candidate and the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

Our mRNA platform allows us to pivot with speed and flexibility to create a bespoke vaccine to target new variants as they arise," said Stéphane Bancel, chief executive officer of Moderna. "Our goal has been to remain ahead of the virus and we are committed to generating and sharing data with public health authorities as they prepare for the fall booster season," the Moderna CEO added.

This extension of an earlier study will evaluate the immunogenicity, safety, and reactogenicity of the Omicron-specific bivalent booster candidate as a single booster dose in adults aged 18 years and older who previously received the two-dose primary series of COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose at least three months ago.

The company expects to enroll 375 participants, which will be conducted at approximately 20 sites in the US. Separately, Moderna said it is evaluating Omicron-specific booster candidate in a phase 3 study in the UK in collaboration with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).

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Diesel consumption up by 4,500 MT

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Energy reveals that the daily Diesel consumption increased by 4,500 MT.According to the Ministry, daily fuel consumption has averaged 5,500 metric tons for the three months since December.However, the Ministry pointed out that the daily usage of Diesel has exceeded 8,000 MT.The Ministry further said that the demand by the people has increased in comparison to the quantity of Diesel supplied for power generation.The Ministry of Energy pointed out that in the current situation the Government has to spend USD $500 Mn for the monthly fuel requirement.The Ministry said that another vessel carrying another 37,500 MT of Diesel will arrive in Sri Lanka on the 15th of April under the Indian credit facility.Meanwhile, the daily demand for Kerosene has also increased to 800 MT.

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Review: Yes, ‘Ambulance’ is stupid — but oh boy, is it fun

(from left) Will Sharp (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) and Danny Sharp (Jake Gyllenhaal) in Ambulance, directed by Michael Bay. CHICAGO - In the stupidest "wow, what a coincidence" moment in cinema since Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent realized their mothers have the same name, Michael Bay would really like to blow your mind with the fact that you can’t spell "ambulance" without LA.

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(VIDEO) Rose offered to police manning Parliament barricade

COLOMBO (News 1st): A young Sri Lankan girl offered a rose to police officers who were manning the barricade leading to Parliament on Friday (8) afternoon.The parliament premises was heavily guarded as over the past few days Sri Lankans have been protesting around the premises against the President and the Government, and even all members of Parliament.The rose was offered at a time when a large group of people was in fact protesting at the same place against the President, and the government.

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Ali Sabry is STILL the Finance Minister as President did not accept resignation

COLOMBO (News 1st); Ruling Party MP Kanchana Wijesekera told the Sri Lankan Parliament on Friday (8) that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has not accepted the letter of resignation by Ali Sabry, PC from the post of Finance Minister.Ali Sabry, PC is the Former Justice Minister and after the Cabinet of Ministers resigned on Sunday (7), he was appointed as the country’s Finance Minister.However, 24 hours later, he had submitted his letter of resignation to the President.MP Wijesekera said since the letter of resignation was not accepted, Ali Sabry, PC will continue to function as Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister.

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Easter Attacks conspirators gained power, but they cannot protect it – Cardinal

COLOMBO (News 1st); Easter Attacks conspirators can do whatever they want to secure power, but they cannot protect that power, remarked His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith on Saturday (8).The Head of Sri Lanka’s Catholic Church took part in a protest in Negombo with other religious leaders to voice his displeasure over delayed justice for the victims of the 2019 Easter Attacks.“They tried to blame it all on the Muslim Community,” said His Eminence while stressing that the people must not forget that a conspiracy was orchestrated to carry out the attacks.He slammed the government for failing to implement the recommendations made by the Presidential Commission of Inquiry that was appointed to investigate the Easter Sunday Attacks of 2019.

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NO alternative with the existing President – Opposition Leader

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament on Friday (8) that there is no alternative path with the incumbent President.“We speak a lot about the alternatives, such as caretaker governments, interim governments, temporary governments, etc. However, can these governments move forwards with the Executive Presidency?” he questioned the house.He said such alternatives will not be able to move ahead with the present Executive President in office.“The 20th Amendment to the Constitution did not create an Executive President, it created a Super Executive President,” he told the Parliament.“How can a caretaker, interim, or even temporary government operate with a President with Super Executive Powers?” he noted.He said if parliament agrees to such a proposal, that could be tantamount to treachery.“We are not prepared to commit such a betrayal.

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Brothers in custody after mother, sister found buried in Illinois backyard

An Illinois man suspected of burying the bodies of his mother and sister in his backyard has been arrested on felony charges, officials announced Thursday.Michael Lelko, 45, is facing two felony counts of concealment of a death, reports The Associated Press.According to Lyons police Chief Thomas Herion, Michael is not charged in the deaths of his mom, 79-year-old Jean Lelko, and 44-year-old Jennifer Lelko, as the medical examiner can’t pinpoint an exact cause of death for either woman. Author of ‘How to Murder Your Husband’ now on trial for husband’s murder NBC News reports that Michael’s brother, John Lelko, 41, has also been arrested and may face charges in the coming days, although those charges have not yet been revealed.Police were originally called to the home in Lyons Township – a suburb of Chicago – in August of 2021 after a well-being check was requested.

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Edmonton teen in critical condition after assault near school

An Edmonton high school student is in hospital after a serious assault outside McNally High School. As Sarah Komadina explains, police are investigating what happened.

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A study in how CMO Tony Holohan's Trinity post was put on hold

New Civil Service secondment rules were issued by the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform (DPER) last December.

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Guilbeault asks Alberta minister to ‘correct’ column on emissions reduction

In his letter, sent Friday, Guilbeault says Nixon misread a graph and got his facts wrong.“I want to correct the record on what this plan does and does not do,” he writes.The first sentence of Nixon’s column, published Saturday, read “Alberta will not accept production cuts in the insane climate plan released by the Liberal-NDP coalition.”He backs that up with reference to numbers pulled from the federal document. He writes they prove the federal plan is an attempt to reduce oil and gas production and economic activity in Alberta that would destroy the province’s quality of life.That’s not what the numbers say, wrote Guilbeault.The reductions Nixon points to refer instead to the differences in projected production with and without the emissions reduction plan.

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Nova Scotia RCMP arrest two suspects, cancel emergency alert after Halifax shootings

Nova Scotia RCMP have cancelled an emergency alert issued after shots were fired in two communities in the Halifax Regional Municipality.Mounties say on Twitter that two suspects have been arrested and no injuries have been reported.11:25 p.m. Two suspects arrested & investigation ongoing.

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Amid large Covid-19 outbreaks in Asia, UN Chief Guterres expresses caution. Read here

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The Morning Show: April 8

On today’s episode of The Morning Show: Highlights of the key money measures from the 2022 federal budget. Plus, our Hometown Heroes are an Edmonton dance troupe raises funds for Ukraine.

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B.C. family retraumatized after newborn’s death

A North Vancouver woman says she and her husband were retraumatized after losing their newborn due to a hospital mix-up. John Hua has their heartbreaking story. **Warning: Video may be upsetting to some viewers**

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India records steep dip in Covid-19 cases, 1,150 new cases reported in 24 hours

booster shots available to all adults for a fee from Sunday, officials said, as the number of new virus cases in the country drops sharply.

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Dallas was rick rolled by drones with giant QR code in the sky

DALLAS, Texas - Dallas residents experienced one of the most elaborate rick-rolls of all time on April Fool's Day. Sky Elements Drone Shows created a QR code drone display that flew over the Downtown Dallas night sky. When those in the area scanned the illuminated code with their phone, it would bring them to the infamous music video for Rick Astley's song ‘Never Gonna Give You Up.' Preston Ward, Sky Elements Drone Shows Chief Pilot and General Counsel said drone shows are meticulously planned, and all are designed in 3D animation software.

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Economy Lot set to reopen at Philadelphia International Airport

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - Big news for those flying out of Philadelphia International Airport. $13.00 parking is coming back.

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Georgia man indicted for 1982 murder of U.S. Army private

Marcellus McCluster (Georgia Bureau of Investigation). CUSSETA, Ga. - A Georgia man has been indicted for the 1982 murder of an Arizona military woman.This week, a Chattahoochee County Grand Jury indicted Marcellus McCluster, age 64, formerly of Richland, GA, for the murder of René Dawn Blackmore, then age 20.Blackmore, a U.S.

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‘The virus is not done with us’: Edmonton care home experiences worst COVID-19 outbreak yet

As the provincial government encourages Albertans to get back to normal, life inside long-term care facilities is anything but. Dan Grummett reports.

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Doctor closes specialty clinic in Year 3 of COVID-19 pandemic to focus on critical care

The COVID-19 pandemic is taking an incredible toll on hospitals and the people who work inside them. Many have faced burnout and experts say they need support.

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Puerto Rico struggles to emerge from outage as anger builds

A couple walks on a dark street in San Juan, Puerto Rico after a major power outage hit the island on April 6, 2022. (Photo by Ricardo ARDUENGO / AFP) (Photo by RICARDO ARDUENGO/AFP via Getty Images) SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Shuttered businesses.

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Govt's teams visit 4 states to review Covid ex-gratia compensation claims

Covid-19 while observing that nobody can be permitted to avail the compensation by making a false claim or submitting the false certificate.

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Two women who were last seen at a wedding in California found dead

RIPON, Calif. - Two women who were reported missing over the weekend were found dead Tuesday inside a car submerged in the Stanislaus River.The two women, Alyssa Ros, 23, of Long Beach and Xylona Gama, 22, of Stockton, were last seen at a wedding Sunday night at Spring Creek Country Club. According to the Ripon Police Department, a country club employee noticed a car submerged in the river, near the southeastern part of the golf course. Law enforcement quickly matched the vehicle to that of the missing person’s report and identified the two women. It is unknown how the women ended up in the river; police say at this time there is no evidence of criminal activity or foul play.Ripon police are working with the medical examiner to determine the exact cause of death. The investigation is ongoing.

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COVID-19: Vaccine card no longer in place in B.C.

You can now dine in a restaurant, go to an indoor sporting event and access other non-essential services without proving your vaccine status in B.C.. The province has lifted it’s vaccine card mandate which was the last remaining COVID-19 measure.

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COVID-19: Relaxed health measures to blame for sick kids, Saskatchewan pediatrician says

COVID-19 along with other respiratory illnesses are running rampant, especially among children.The Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital is reporting all pediatric areas continue to be over capacity. Saskatchewan NDP calls on government to do more to address children’s hospital capacity The province’s latest COVID-19 Epidemiology Report showed that in the pre-school age range, out of every 1,000 visits to the E.R., 65 reported COVID-like illnesses.In the school age range, that number sits at 25.“What’s causing us to have more kids in emerge, more kids in hospital? It’s mostly viruses.

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8,531 community cases; 635 hospitalisations; 18 in ICU; 11 deaths

Today we are reporting 8,531 community cases, 635 hospitalisations and 11 deaths.

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Man charged with drowning 6-year-old disabled child he was babysitting

CLINTON TWP., Mich. (FOX 2) - The father of a disabled 6-year-old Terrance Adams found dead last December wants justice for his son."Terry was my best friend so every day gets harder and harder," said Gary Adams.The suspect accused, Hunter Locke-Huges, was in court Friday for the boy's death inside a Clinton Township condominium complex.

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Millville man, 62, arrested and charged in 1990 Cape May County cold case

CAPE MAY COUNTY, N.J. - A 62-year-old Millville, New Jersey man has been arrested in connection with a cold case from Wildwood 32-years ago.Cape May County officials announced the arrest of Jerry Rosado, Friday, and that he is charged with the sexual assault of Susan Negersmith, in a case stemming from 1990.Negersmaith, from Carmel, New York, was found partially clothed on May 27, 1990, outside a storage area near a Wildwood restaurant. She was 20-years-old.

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Richmond charter school teacher arrested, charged with 29 counts of lewd acts against minors

Anessa Gower, 35, arrested by Richmond Police and charged by Contra Costa County D.A.'s office with 29 counts of lewd acts with minors, including statutory rape against boys, ages 15 to 17. RICHMOND, Calif. - A Richmond charter school teacher has been arrested and charged with 29 counts of lewd acts with minors, including statutory rape, officials say.

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Arrests made after hundreds of teens break into vacant Goodyear home and threw a party

GOODYEAR, Ariz. - A house party in Goodyear got out of control on the night of Feb. 19, when at least 200 teenagers reportedly invaded a house.Almost two months since the party, we are learning more about what happened.According to information we obtained on April 8, 21-year-old Salim Ghulam Mustafa has been booked into the Maricopa County Jail, while a juvenile was booked into the Durango Juvenile Detention Center."This is my first case really dealing with the social media, as far as search warrants into social media, and that’s stemmed from actually getting the originally party flier, and it just went from there," said Detective Travis Roller with the Goodyear Police Department.Mustafa is accused of felony criminal damage, two counts of criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and criminal nuisance.The incident happened at a vacant home, and a neighbor who was watching over the house witnessed the whole thing.In the aftermath of the party, beer and liquor bottles were left everywhere.

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2 men critically injured after shootings in Kensington and Frankford

A 48-year-old man was critically injured after he was shot in the hand and foreheard on Haworth Street in Frankford. NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Two men are in critical condition after they were shot in two different locations, Philadelphia Police say.A 30-year-old man was critically injured after he was shot in the abdomen on Helen Street in Frankford.

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DeLorean teases new electric vehicle, announces reveal date

SAN ANTONIO - The DeLorean Motor Company has announced a sneak peek and reveal date of their new electric vehicle.According to the company, the concept car is slated to premiere on August 18 at the Awards Ramp at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance."Excitement is rising like the doors of our iconic sports car, and we are revealing the next generation prototype 3 days earlier than planned on the most prestigious stage at Pebble beach" said Troy Beetz, the company’s chief marketing officer. DeLorean released its first sneak peek of their electric vehicle. (Credit: DeLorean Motor Company) Ahead of its reveal in August, DeLorean released a teaser of the first official image of the electric vehicle on Friday.

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Kyle Schwarber goes deep for Phillies in 9-5 win over Athletics

Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated by Bryce Harper after he hit a home run against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of the Opening Day game at Citizens Bank Park. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - Kyle Schwarber homered in his first at-bat with the Phillies, reigning NL MVP Bryce Harper knocked in a run and Aaron Nola struck out seven to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-5 win over the Oakland Athletics on Friday.Schwarber’s first opening day in Philadelphia was one to remember for the 29-year-old slugger. Fresh off the $79 million, four-year contract he signed last month, Schwarber crushed a 427-foot homer to right off A’s starter Frankie Montas (0-1) on just his seventh pitch of the game.

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New COVID-19 outbreaks give US glimpse at living with the virus: 'Get used to it'

Nancy Pelosi, Broadway actors and the governors of New Jersey and Connecticut have all tested positive. Outbreaks at Georgetown University and Johns Hopkins University are bringing back mask requirements to those campuses as officials seek out quarantine space.The known infections likely reveal only the tip of the iceberg — with actors and politicians regularly tested at work.

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Positive marijuana drug tests among U.S. employees hits record high in 2021

FILE-Image of cannabis plants at facility. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL/AFP via Getty Images) WASHINGTON - Positive marijuana drug tests for employees soared in U.S.

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Toronto Police officer acquitted in gang sex assault now facing new assault charge

Toronto Police say a member or the force has been charged with assaulting a woman. As Matthew Bingley reports, Global News has learned the Constable charged, is the same officer acquitted of a gang sexual assault in 2015.

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'There has to be change': Father of slain Philadelphia 15-year-old shares feelings about immeasurable loss

PHILADELPHIA - The heartbroken father of a Philadelphia teenager who police say was shot and killed while walking to his father's car last month described the immeasurable loss."I really can’t put into words what I’m going through right now," John Toomey said. "Every time I see an article of clothes or a football in his room, you know I lose it."Sean Toomey, 15, was shot in the head outside his family’s home in Wissinoming on March 24.

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Vaccinated Canadians can have COVID-19 symptoms despite testing negative

If you have COVID-19 symptoms but have been testing negative on a rapid antigen test, you may not be alone. Caryn Lieberman explains.

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Man injured in broad daylight shooting near Pennsylvania Convention Center, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a man was injured in a broad daylight shooting Friday afternoon outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Officer were called to the area of 12th and Vine streets around 5 p.m for reports of a shooting. Philadelphia Police Captain John Walker told reporters that officers found a blood trail for several blocks that lead them to a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm. The victim was taken to Jefferson University Hospital in stable condition, according to police. Walker said investigators believe the shooting happened during an argument between two men. The shooter, a Black man wearing all black clothes and a white "item" on his head, then walked to 13th Street where investigators lost sight of him.Walker told reporters that there were people around during the shooting happened.

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Death penalty possible for Vegas man accused of killing boy, hiding body in freezer

Aerial view of Las Vegas, Nevada (Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images) LAS VEGAS - The death penalty will be considered in the case of a Las Vegas man accused of kidnapping and killing a 4-year-old boy and hiding the body in a freezer while keeping the boy’s mother captive, a prosecutor told a judge during a brief schedule-setting hearing on Friday.Clark County District Court Judge Tierra Jones postponed Brandon Lee Toseland’s arraignment until at least April 15 on 10 charges including murder, kidnapping and child abuse in the death of the boy and felony domestic battery alleging that he choked the child’s mother.Toseland appeared by video hookup from the Clark County Detention Center, where he has been held without bail since his arrest Feb. 22.

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Local Holocaust survivors recall painful memories as they see war in Ukraine

BALA CYNWYD, Pa. - The events in Ukraine are an all too-familiar sight for Holocaust survivors."I’ve been through it all, with the Germans," Holocaust survivor Bella Tugenvreich stated.The 90-year-old Poland native, who has lived in the United States since the 1950’s, was a child, living in Poland, when German soldiers invaded. She and her family escaped, walking for three months to safety."SS came in, motorcycles. They start doing things that nobody wants to know.

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Will Smith banned from Oscars for 10 years after Chris Rock slap

Will Smith from attending the award show for 10 years, following his slap of presenter Chris Rock.In a statement signed by Academy president David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson, and reported by Variety magazine, the Academy said:“The 94th Oscars were meant to be a celebration of the many individuals in our community who did incredible work this past year; however, those moments were overshadowed by the unacceptable and harmful behavior we saw Mr. Smith exhibit on stage.During our telecast, we did not adequately address the situation in the room.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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