Ontario updates reporting for COVID-related deaths, removes 411 deaths

Richard Michael Frank, 51, has been sentenced to jail time after being convicted of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old.  BUCKS COUNTY, Pa - A former Philadelphia police lieutenant has been sentenced to jail time for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl, according to the Bucks County District Attorney. Richard Michael Frank, 51, was a Philadelphia police officer from 1999 to October 2019, when he was arrested, the DA says. Investigators began looking into Frank when a report of suspected child abuse was filed, according to authorities. Police say the child was interviewed at the Bucks County Children's Advocacy Center and she told investigators with the Southampton Police Department she was sexually abused by Frank from July to August of 2017 while he was supervising her. The victim's mother said Frank used his position of authority to abuse the child, saying, "he thought he was above the law," according to the DA's office. After a four-day trial, Frank was convicted of indecent assault, endangering the welfare of a child and corruption of minors. Judge Raymond F.

TOKYO (AP) - A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami advisory and plunging more than 2 million homes in the Tokyo area into darkness.The region is part of northern Japan that was devastated by a deadly 9.0 quake and tsunami 11 years ago that also caused nuclear plant meltdowns.The Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, which operates the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant where the cooling systems failed after the 2011 disaster, said that workers were checking for any possible damage.The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake hit at 11:36 p.m. at a depth of 60 kilometers (36 miles) below the sea.The agency issued a tsunami advisory for up to a meter (3-foot) sea surge in parts of Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures.

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Benjamin Hall, who was injured this week while covering the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine when the vehicle he was traveling in came under attack, is alert and in good spirits, the network announced on Wednesday. Hall was wounded in the same attack outside Kyiv that took the lives of Fox News cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski and journalist Oleksandra "Sasha" Kuvshynova. Fox News journalist Benjamin Hall was injured in Ukraine Monday while reporting on the Russian invasion. (Fox News) FOX News Media CEO Suzanne Scott updated staffers about Hall’s condition in an internal memo, and Bill Hemmer informed viewers shortly afterward on Wednesday morning."This is some news we’ve been waiting on, an update on our colleague Ben Hall, he is now safe and out of Ukraine," Hemmer said."Ben is alert and said to be in good spirits.

Trafford’s public health bosses have issued guidance on how best to live with covid. The team and Trafford council held their final covid-19 public engagement board meeting on Wednesday (March 16) at a time when the borough’s infection rates are increasing.

COVID-19 deaths amid a small drop in pandemic-related hospitalizations Wednesday.There was a nine-patient decrease for a total of 1,073 hospitalizations linked to the disease. This comes after 67 people were admitted in the past day, while 76 were discharged.Health authorities say 56 Quebecers were in intensive care units, a drop of 10.The province also reported 1,380 new infections of the novel coronavirus.

Covid-19 cases are spiking in some Asian and European countries again. 

World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus asserted after several weeks of declines, reported cases of COVID19 are once again increasing globally, esp. in parts of Asia.

COVID-19 update.Dr. Brent Roussin will speak at 12:30 p.m.

COVID on Wednesday, with 204 in intensive care units.This is down by 29 hospitalizations but a decrease of 16 in ICUs since the previous day. Last Wednesday, there were 751 hospitalizations with 241 in ICU.The province recently began distinguishing between those who were admitted to hospital directly because of COVID, and those who were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for the virus.Of the 649 people in hospital with COVID-19, 47 per cent of them were admitted because of the virus, while 53 per cent were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for COVID-19.Of the 204 people in ICUs with the virus, 79 per cent were admitted because of COVID, while 21 per cent were admitted for other reasons.

Corbevax is being administered to children in the age group 12-14 in India. This age group got the Indian government's nod to be receive vaccine against the novel coronavirus from 16 March, Wednesday. 

COLOMBO (News 1st); Liro Gas was unable to source the US $ 8 Million on Wednesday (16) to settle payment for a gas shipment that reached Sri Lanka.According to Litro Gas, a shipment is valued at approximately US $ 3 Million, however, due to arrears and demurrages, the supplier is seeking the US $ 8 Million from Sri Lanka.According to reports, the demurrages per day for this particular shipment is US $ 4,500/-, and Litro Gas revealed that it has payments to the tune of US $ 18 Million as demurrages to the supplier.Where did it all go wrong?If Litro Gas has opted for a long-term tender process, the payment for shipments could have been better managed.Notably, the long-term tender of Litro Gas lapsed on the 28th of February 2022, and even at that time, Litro Gas has not taken any measures to finalize the renewal of the long-term tender.Litro Gas has noted several reasons for the cause.– The failed attempt to introduce a full functioning Siyolit (Pvt) Ltd, the special purpose vehicle (SPV) incorporated for Sri Lanka’s gas sector– Crises that followed after reducing the weight of the domestic LP gas cylinders and distributing them to the local market– Gas related accidents that were reported from across Sri LankaWhat is the situation at the moment?Although the long-term tender awarded to a foreign supplier has expired, Litro Gas Lanka continues to purchase gas from the same company.When a supply agreement is signed, the supplier usually agrees to supply at least 10 percent more or less of the total consignment.Is gas being imported under this agreement?Higher costs can’t be prevented when spot purchases are made for gas.Last year, the chairman of Litro Gas criticized the supplier and blamed a mafia behind the transaction.Is a

OCHOPEE, Fla. - Biologists say they have now documented "antagonistic" interactions between a Florida bobcat and a python at the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Everglades.The team of biologists from the USGS Fort Collins Science Center in Colorado caught the footage while observing the Burmese python, an invasive species to Florida, when its nest was discovered by the native bobcat. The researchers explained what happened in the footage, which was recorded in June 2021."First, a bobcat discovers an unguarded nest then proceeds to depredate, cache, and uncover the eggs over several days. The bobcat returns to find the female python back on the nest and later proceeds to swipe at the snake."Fort Collins Science Center / USGS According to the team, this footage is the first documentation of any animal in Florida preying on python eggs, as well as the "first evidence or description of such antagonistic interactions at a python nest."As an invasive species, pythons are hunted in Florida.

Public health orders are gone but the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still being felt in Saskatchewan, especially in hospitals and by those waiting for life-saving surgery.

A new observational follow-up study in six European countries published in The Lancet Public Health links severe COVID-19 to long-term depression and anxiety.

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Phillip Schofield has given a fresh update on Holly Willoughby as she remains off This Morning.

NEW YORK - A Russian model who had called Vladimir Putin a "psychopath" has reportedly been found dead with her body stuffed inside a suitcase.Gretta Vedler, 23, went missing a year ago after an anti-Putin social media rant but they appear to not be connected.Her ex-boyfriend, 23-year-old Dmitry Korovin, has confessed to strangling her, the Daily Star reports.Korovin told authorities that he slept in a hotel room for three nights with her dead body, which was stuffed in a newly-bought suitcase.

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Holly Willoughby has been unable to join her co-star Phillip Schofield on This Morning this week after a positive Covid-19 test. Josie Gibson has appeared on the ITV show to cover Holly after the star was forced to step away after she was left feeling unwell.Prior to Wednesday's This Morning, Lorraine welcomed Phillip and Josie on her screen via a video link as they spoke about what would be coming up on the ITV show schedule throughout the day.Lorraine had previously mentioned Holly having Covid as Phil opened up on the show and said that Holly was at home and looking after herself.Phil said: "She [Holly] is still taking care of herself, looking after herself; Josie's here," before sharing an update on what was coming up on the show.It's unclear when Holly will be back on screens, but Josie will be unable to join Phil on the sofa tomorrow as it has already been confirmed that she's covering the races with Alison Hammond.Josie, who has stepped in for Holly, often appears on the show for the segments away from the studios, but this week she's been firmly sat on the sofa.She's stepped in often over the last few months if either Phil or Holly have been off ill, with both the hosts contracting Covid-19 this year.Josie has become increasingly popular with viewers, with many fans calling for her to become a more regular fixture on the popular ITV show.Throughout the week many fans have taken to Twitter to share their love for the stand-in host.One user wrote: "Love Josie on This Morning, a breath of fresh air.

WASHINGTON - Amid a tumultuous and deadly battle against invading Russian forces, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to speak virtually before the United States Congress on Wednesday to potentially discuss stronger sanctions and more meaningful action against Russia.Zelenskyy has used his public campaign to help ensure a global spotlight that might have faded amid the coronavirus pandemic and fatigue after the end of the long U.S. war in Afghanistan. The Ukrainian president’s video appearances are beaming the boyish but unshaven president into households and smartphones around the world as he speaks from undisclosed locations in Kyiv while Russia bombards his country, a heroic figure at the center of what many view as the biggest security threat to Europe since World War II.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The debate on the second reading of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) (Amendment) Bill is fixed for 22nd March, decided the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Foreign Affairs.The Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) (Amendment) Bill will be presented to Parliament and it will be debated from 11 AM to 4:30 PM on that day.The Bill was presented in Parliament for its first reading on February 10th.Thereafter, the Bill inclusive of amendments in accordance with the Determination of the Supreme Court, was approved at the Ministerial Consultative Committee and the report is scheduled to be presented to the Parliament.

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A Scots mother has urged parents to be vigilant after her son’s “sickness bug” turned out to be a rare and deadly side-effect of Covid-19 in children. Keen athlete Euan Steel, 10, had no underlying health issues when he tested positive for the virus in October, and his only symptom was a mild headache.

Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, is struggling with some of the long term effects of COVID-19. The 74-year-old wife of Prince Charles canceled an official appearance at the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday, and royal reporters note that the royal is «trying to pace herself as she recovers from the bout of COVID-19 she had last month.» Camilla and Prince Charles both tested positive for the virus in February, as did his 95-year-old mother, Queen Elizabeth II, but had since returned to their busy schedules. Multiple royal reporters claim that it looked as if Camilla was «struggling» at an event on Tuesday and had been coughing at recent engagements. On Tuesday, Camilla and Charles visited The Irish Cultural Centre in London, leading up to St.

The number of people with Covid-19 in hospital has risen again, and is at its highest level in more than 13 months.

Kate Garraway has given an update on her husband Derek Draper's health as she opened up on the importance of gardening and how it helps her cope.

coronavirus pandemic obliterated 9.3 million jobs in Southeast Asia as lockdowns hit the region’s traditional engines of growth such as hospitality and tourism, according to the Asian Development Bank.

Lanarkshire’s chief midwife, Cheryl Clark, has warned that pregnant women are at higher risk of getting seriously ill from Covid-19 and urged those who haven't done so to get vaccinated.

Prince William and Kate Middleton were slammed by royal fans for breaking an important Covid rule during the height of the pandemic. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met with David Attenborough in September 2020 at a private viewing of his documentary – A Life On Our Planet. The royal couple were joined by their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis and took a picture with the veteran broadcaster at Kensington Palace.

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coronavirus infections, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 42,998,938 while the active cases dipped to 32,811, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

A notorious thug caused a Covid scare at a wedding venue just hours before a couple's big day - after sleeping in the venue while infected with the deadly virus.

Vancouver city hall is on the hook for $5.7 million of the VPD’s budget after it was chopped from the original budget. The city will have to come up with the cash.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Canadian lawmakers in parliament Tuesday, and again called for NATO to establish a no-fly zone over his country as Russian attacks continue to target civilians. Aaron McArthur reports.

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff has COVID-19.

*WARNING: Article contains strong language that may not be suitable for some readers.*CHICAGO — Family members of Jussie Smollett claim they have received harassing and threatening phone calls since the actor began serving five months of jail time for staging a hate crime hoax in 2019.Smollett's defense team released a statement on Monday that said Jussie's siblings started getting "bombarded with phone threats" on Friday, the morning after the former Empire actor checked into the Cook County Jail.DOWNLOAD THE FOX 32 CHICAGO APP FOR BREAKING NEWS ALERTS"The morning after Jussie checked into the jail, his sibling who’s [sic] phone number is his emergency contact started being bombarded with phone threats about harm that would be done to Jussie in the jail," the statement said.Attorneys said a male caller used profane, racist and homophobic language and the call came from an unlisted number.The supporters of Jussie Smollett said he is being mistreated by a racist system after he was sentenced to jail time for staging a hate crime against himself. They held a rally outside the Cook County Jail in Chicago."Hi, this is n***** lives matter.

WASHINGTON (AP) - The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Tuesday as it launches a new campaign to raise awareness about the aid to eligible families. More than 965,000 people have died in the U.S.

Today we are announcing eight people who died with COVID-19 yesterday and an additional 16 people who died in the past three weeks.  Among the 24 deaths reported today are eight people whom we know died at aged residential care facilities.

Covid vaccination for all in the age group of 12-14 years is available from today onward at all Government COVID Vaccination Centers free of cost. The vaccination for the 12-14 years cohort will begin from 9 am today. The vaccine to be administered for this age group would be Biological E-led Corbevax.

Three men were injured in a triple shooting Tuesday night in Olney, police said. PHILADELPHIA - Three people were driven to the hospital by police after they were injured in a street shooting Tuesday night in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood, according to police.Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 4800 block of Lawrence Street just before 8:30 p.m.

More people in Saskatchewan died waiting for surgery during COVID-19 than before: data “It’s bigger than my birthday… everyone actually shows up for that (celebration),” she said.“It’s my dial-a-versary.”Jessica Bailey’s diagnosis is simpler but it’s also worse. She’s 36 and has been receiving dialysis for three years.Her doctors told her five months ago that she is palliative, meaning she likely has less than a year to live.They were on the waiting list for a transplant last year, but in September the Saskatchewan Health Authority postponed all transplant operations so staff could be reassigned to help with the fourth COVID-19 wave.Janzen’s and Bailey’s health declined since then and they’ve both no longer on the list.“The longer we wait, the worse my health gets,” Bailey said.“And the worse my health gets, the less likely (I am) to be on the list.”You need to be healthy enough to receive a transplant to be on the list.Bailey needed months to recover from complications from a day surgery.Janzen now needs her parathyroid removed before she can get a new kidney.

Today we are announcing eight people who died with COVID-19 yesterday and an additional 16 people who died in the past three weeks.  Among the 24 deaths reported today are eight people whom we know died at aged residential care facilities.

Police in Frankford investigate a shooting that left a 30-year-old man dead. FRANKFORD - Philadelphia Police are investigating a shooting that killed a 30-year-old man in Frankford.According to officials, police were called to the intersection of Hawthorne and Harrison Streets for reported gunshots.Upon arrival, the officers found the 30-year-old victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds all over his body.Shell casings mark how many times a man was shot at Harrison and Hawthorne Streets, while he was holding a baby in a car seat, The man was rushed by police to Temple University Hospital, where he died from his injuries.Witnesses tell police the man was holding a car seat with a baby inside while he was being shot.

PORTLAND, Ore. - A former prison nurse has been indicted for sexually assaulting a dozen female inmates at the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, Oregon’s only women’s prison.The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed a federal indictment Monday charging 37-year-old Tony Daniel Klein with the crimes.

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Holly Willoughby has been forced to miss hosting duties on This Morning and Dancing on Ice after testing positive for coronavirus.Appearing on the This Morning sofa for the second day alongside Holly's temporary replacement Josie Gibson, co-host Phillip Schofield revealed he had reached out the 41-year-old star as she quarantines at home.Holly tested positive for Covid-19 over the weekend, just hours before she was gearing up to go on air to host Dancing on Ice.Phillip, 59, offered a health update to concerned ITV viewers during Tuesday's episode, revealing that Holly was doing "fine", but admitted she was "annoyed" over the situation.Phillip explained: "Holly obviously has still got rona, so sending her massive love and texting her throughout the day, checking she is okay."She's fine, just annoyed, so lots of love and get well soon."Phil addressed her absence from the show on Monday morning, telling fans: "Well we were absolutely convinced,, Holly and I, that having worked all the way through everything, that we might be immune. "And then it got me a few weeks ago, and over the weekend it's got Holly."So she's tested positive and she’s at home watching, and it's the weirdest thing in the world when you can't do it and you're watching it from homeFormer Big Brother winner Josie has previously stepped in for Willoughby at the last minute, back in November last year, when Willoughby came down with a stomach bug.Phillip said to Josie as they opened the show: "'This is a bit of a first! About an hour ago you were on your way to do our live competitions in Surrey.Gibson confessed: "I couldn't believe it...