News Releases from Department of Health | Additional Omicron cases detected in Hawai‘i

Canada’s chief public health officer Dr.

As hospitalization increases in British Columbia due to COVID-19, Dr. Bonnie Henry says the province will change the way it presents those numbers to reflect the true impact of the fifth wave on the health-care system.

Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam and deputy chief public health officer Dr.

Canada’s chief public health officer Dr.

Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam said on Friday that “at the individual level, not everyone will for sure know if they got Omicron,” but Canadians should assume they were probably infected with the COVID-19 variant if they noticed their symptoms after Dec.

A vaccine clinic will reopen tomorrow after being closed for two days due to a low number of bookings.

Wendy Williams has allegedly cut off all direct contact with staffers on her talk-show as her months-long hiatus continues.The 57-year-old has been off the show because of health issues that are reportedly connected to her longtime struggle with the autoimmune disorder Graves' disease.'She hasn't been talking to anybody, not producers, not senior producers- no one,' an insider claimed to The Sun. 'She has disappeared and the only line of contact production has is through her manager.' Rumors:Wendy Williams has allegedly cut off all direct contact with staffers on her talk-show as her months-long hiatus continuesThe source added: 'Her manager is an ex-cop, so they like him because he can be a police man for her,' but alleged: 'He really has no control over her anyway.' According to the insider: 'She's isolated herself from everyone and isn't talking to anybody connected to the show.'She has not appeared on the entire 13th season of The Wendy Williams Show, which began in October following delays after she got COVID-19.Wendy also took a hiatus in May 2020 citing her Graves' disease but returned to the program that September.

Emily Andre has been struck down with 'horrible' migraines in the wake of her online spat with husband Peter's ex wife Katie Price.

A further 9,910 cases of coronavirus have been reported in Scotland – as the nation's death toll from the virus passes a grim new milestone.

The Scottish Government has confirmed SIX coronavirus deaths were reported in Tayside in the last 24 hours.

Eager holidaymakers grounded for too long have sparked a massive boom in travel enquiries.

The next Covid variant could be ‘more severe’ than Omicron, Scotland’s National Clinical Director has warned.

A young mother tragically took her own life following a mental health battle, a coroner has ruled.

Michael 'The Situation' Sorrentino and his wife Lauren Pesce endured a health scare with their newborn son on Thursday's episode of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.The 39-year-old reality star arrived home from the hospital without his child Romeo Reign who gained a fever requiring following his birth on May 26, 2021 that required further hospitalization.'I'm a little scared. I'm not gonna lie, you know,' Mike admitted in a confessional.

On Thursday, there were 62,000 active lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Alberta — the highest amount ever in the province since the pandemic began. It comes as COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits are still hard to come by.

Health Matters January 13: University of Alberta researchers have figured out how to improve Remdesivir — currently the only drug approved to treat COVID-19 in Canada — so it can work for more viruses. And as Su-Ling Goh reports, they say it’s important for the world to have better antivirals for future pandemics.

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw is reassuring Albertans that despite limited eligibility for PCR testing, the province is still monitoring data from other sources to show trends in COVID-19 transmissions.

Global News spoke with Ontario’s Education Minister Stephen Lecce on Thursday, as students and teachers across the province prepare to return to the classroom on Monday.

On Thursday, the chief medical officer of health spoke with reporters and fielded questions around whether or not businesses will be able to reopen Jan. 26. Erica Vella had more.

The Scottish Government has confirmed FIVE coronavirus deaths were reported in Tayside in the last 24 hours.

COLOMBO (News 1st): A full-day symposium for Middle-Grade Officers of the Armed Forces, conceptualized by the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff (OCDS) under the theme “Military Leadership in the Contemporary World: Evolving from a Warrior to a Friend in Need” began its sessions on Thursday (13) at the BMICH.This ‘Armed Forces’ Middle-Grade Officers’ Leadership Symposium'(AFMOLS-2021), designed to develop and exhibit character with a combination of leadership traits and values and attributes that enables an Officer to see what to do, decide to do, and influence others to follow in order to be competent in the knowledge and skills while effectively accomplishing the entrusted mission as a leader, was attended by 300 plus middle-grade Officers of the Army, Navy and Air Force.At the invitation of General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, the Secretary to Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Gunarathna (Rtd) as the Chief Guest graced the inauguration and delivered the keynote address.The Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva, the brainchild behind the project’s implementation delivered the welcome note, in which he highlighted the importance of formulating policies and conducting joint training to ensure that the Armed Forces are rightly equipped with optimal operational capabilities.“Our Armed Forces have always been at the forefront of fostering peace, security and prosperity of our country amidst many turbulent environments. This proven capacity and capability have made a point that our Armed Forces are called upon to assist the nation whenever the country is at stake, irrespective of the nature of the challenge.

Dumfries and Galloway has recorded a record number of new coronavirus cases for the second week running.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Chairman of the Station Masters Association, Sumedha Somaratne explained the reasons for the Railway Station Master’s Union to engage in a sudden token strike on Thursday (13).According to Somaratne, following the request to reschedule the passenger train schedule, the department had taken action to cancel the long distance services and the night mail trains, which were scheduled to run as tickets for them were already reserved. Moreover, the Kankesanthurai intercity train has been canceled, causing inconvenience to commuters heading on trips during the upcoming weekend.Speaking further, Somaratne stated that the cancellation of the night mail trains put a lot of pressure on the stations, and although the Station Masters were informed about it, neither the General Manager nor the Deputy General Manager of Railways gave any reason for the cancellation.Alleging that the Railways Department is observing a Jekyll-and-Hyde policy, Somaratne stated that trains are being cancelled according to the demands of the Railway Regulators ‘Association and the Drivers’ Association.” Therefore, due to all these reasons, we decided to go on an immediate strike to protest against this,” he added.

Michael Rapaport will no longer fill in as a guest host on The Wendy Williams Show this week after he tested positive for COVID-19.On Tuesday, the 51-year-old comedian shared a video to his Instagram page in which he revealed his diagnosis and explained that he would be absent from the Fox talk show.'I have to pull out of doing The Wendy Williams Show the rest of the week because unfortunately, I got damn coronavirus, which I'm disappointed about,' the Prison Break star said in the clip, in which he was seen wearing a gray t-shirt while sitting on a couch. The latest:Michael Rapaport will no longer fill in as a guest host on The Wendy Williams Show this week after he tested positive for COVID-19He continued, 'I'm really, really disappointed for many, many, many reasons.

B.C. is reporting 500 people are in hospital, and 102 are in intensive care due to COVID-19 related illness on Wednesday, Jan.

Many consumers have trouble making their minimum credit card payments at this time of year. But for one Toronto senior, who accidentally overpaid his card account last fall, getting a refund was the issue.

Peel regions medical officer of health has issued a stern warning to residents, it’s more than likely you’ll contract COVID-19 this winter. The area’s top doctor is pushing all non-vaccinated residents to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

Manitoba’s deputy chief provincial public health officer Dr. Jazz Atwal said on Wednesday that it is “highly likely” most Manitobans will be exposed to the Omicron COVID-19 variant in the coming weeks.

Scotland's principal medical officer for mental health has urged those feeling the pressure to reach out for help.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday (12) released five detainees who were held under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act.The order was made based on the recommendations of the Attorney General.The five men were held at the Colombo Magazine Prison since 2019 under the PTA.They were from Jaffna, Killinochchi, and Palai.

A Dundee singer is juggling work on the NHS frontline to launch her new song.

The Omicron Covid variant is now the dominant strain throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake has been awarded the opportunity to pursue higher studies while incarcerated at the Welikada Prison.Accordingly, permission was granted by the Department of Prison following a request made by the former MP.He will be allowed to follow the Management, Leadership, Youth and Community Development program offered by the Nawala Open University.The Prisons Department said that the former MP will be allowed to follow lectures via Zoom.

Global’s Keith Baldrey has more on the strain we’re starting to see on hospitals and health care workers province-wide and what health officials are considering when it comes to contingency plans.

As COVID-related hospitalizations climb, the province of Quebec has announced that those who refuse to be vaccinated will have to pay for their choices.

Alberta health officials have restricted criteria for COVID-19 PCR testing and many say that’s leaving them far too vulnerable. Research shows at-home tests aren’t as accurate as PCRs and it’s raising concerns.

COVID-19 is continuing to put immense pressure on Ontario’s health system. As hospitals face ongoing staffing and capacity strains, some are implementing ‘extraordinary’ measures to continue to provide care for patients.

Stephane Beaulac, constitutional law professor at the University of Montreal, said Tuesday that while the new health tax announced for unvaccinated Quebec adults could be challenged under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms or the Quebec Charter, it could be difficult to succeed.

Mental health services in Lanarkshire need to drastically improve say local politicians.

Um… this isn’t how social distancing is supposed to work!

Lisa Vanderpump revealed she tested positive for COVID-19 in an Instagram post shared Tuesday morning.The 61-year-old reality star posted a crying caricature of her likeness with the caption: 'Agh it finally got me #covid19.'It's unclear where Lisa is currently in quarantine, and the Los Angeles County of Public Health recorded 43, 582 new cases on Monday with more than 2,000,000 total cases reported of the surging Omicron variant. Oh no! Lisa Vanderpump revealed she tested positive for COVID-19 in an Instagram post shared Tuesday morningLisa's pouty cartoon character wore her signature diamond baubles and a white collared shirt to announce her COVID diagnosis.The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star received well-wishes from Garcelle Beauvais, who recently recovered from her own battle with the virus.

Ontario Health CEO Matthew Anderson discussed on Tuesday a protocol that’s in place for hospitals to use to address absenteeism among medical staff, after an Ottawa hospital said it would consider directing COVID-19-positive staff to return to work in some situations.

Following the announcement that students and teachers in Ontario will head back to the classroom on Jan. 17, Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Tuesday that returning to in-person learning is important for students’ physical and mental health.

As the world mourns the loss of Bob Saget, we’re learning more and more about his last days. While he went out doing what he loved most, performing for an audience full of fans in Jacksonville, Florida a day before his death on Sunday, it sounds like he faced a health battle at some point in the last year.