Ottawa’s top doctor hopes upcoming COVID-19 shutdown could be the last one

COVID-19 rapid antigen tests at grocery stores, pharmacies and other settings.A government source with knowledge of the plan told The Canadian Press that Health Minister Christine Elliott will announce more details on Wednesday.The source said there will be a limit of one box of five tests per household per visit, though some stores might have different processes.Ontario provided free rapid antigen test kits at malls and liquor stores in December ahead of the holidays.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police confirmed the arrest of the main suspect wanted in connection with the attempted shooting of an ambulance driver on the 27th of January opposite the Panadura Base Hospital.Sri Lanka Police said 8 grams of heroin was seized from the possession of the 32-year-old suspect from Kuruppumulla on Tuesday (8) night.Detectives are planning on obtaining a detention order to detain and interrogate the suspect, after producing him to the Panadura Magistrate’s Court.Sri Lanka Police on Tuesday (8) also arrested a 51-year-old man in connection to the attempted shooting of an ambulance driver in Panadura, on the 27th of January 2022.The suspect was identified as the assistant to the ambulance driver who was the main target of the shooters.On Independence Day (4), the Kalutara Crimes Division arrested the ambulance driver who was the target of gunmen in Panadura.Sri Lanka Police said the ambulance driver was transferring an expectant mother to the Panadura Hospital when several people chased after him on four motorcycles and opened fire at him.However, the weapon used by the gunman had jammed.Police said the ambulance driver was arrested after it was revealed that he was transporting Heroin at the time of the incident.According to Police, the person who was driving the motorcycle and the person who assisted in the shooting were also arrested.The assistant to the ambulance driver had confessed to police that the ambulance was used to transport drugs on several occasions.In addition, another man was arrested from Panadura on Tuesday (8) for spying on the ambulance driver.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Colombo Additional Magistrate Rajindra Jayasuriya on Wednesday (9) ordered to release of a Church worker, who was detained over the discovery of a hand grenade from All Saint’s Church in Borella.On the 2nd of February, the Additional Magistrate ordered to release of three other workers connected to the incident.Accordingly, all four church workers who were arrested and detained over the incident, have been released.Sri Lanka’s Attorney General had recommended that they be released given the fact that they were not involved in the incident.A week ago, Deputy Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris informed the court that it was revealed that the three other workers were not connected to the incident in any way, and the Attorney General had advised to release them.

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ANI reported. AIIMS Medical Superintendent DK Sharma in a letter today said in accordance with current ICMT's national guidelines, it has been decided to discontinue routine Covid-19 testing prior to inpatient hospitalisations (regular as well as daycare) and also prior to any minor or major surgical or interventional or non-interventional procedures and imaging in clinically asymptomatic patients.AIIMS, Delhi announces to discontinue routine COVID-19 testing prior to inpatient hospitalization and surgeries pic.twitter.com/R0wjcSdaFl

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Phillip Schofield has returned to This Morning after testing positive for coronavirus. The 59-year-old presenter had been forced to skip hosting This Morning and Dancing on Ice and admitted he was "bored out of his brain" while locked away in his home after testing positive for Covid seven days in a row.

Canada’s Meryeta O’Dine won the bronze medal in her Olympic debut at the Beijing Winter Games in women’s snowboard cross Wednesday.

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A review is set to be launched after four children were given Covid vaccine overdoses of more than twice the approved amount.

A Business Proposal has been pushed back by a week.Today (February 9), the show’s production team announced that the premiere of A Business Proposal has been pushed back by a week, attributing the delay to stricter COVID-19 protocols on the show’s set. The show will now premiere on February 28.“We have decided to inevitably postpone the first broadcast of A Business Proposal for a week due to COVID-19 in order to change the filming schedule and secure a safe production environment,” a representative from the show said, per Sports Chosun and translated by Soompi.“The first broadcast date has been changed from February 21 to February 28,” the representative added.

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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.

Ontario as the province is now under a “shutdown.”The measures were introduced to combat what Premier Doug Ford calls an “alarming” surge in COVID-19 infections and are set to last for four weeks.The government is asking Ontarians to limit trips outside the home to necessities such as food, medication and other essential services, but stopped short of imposing a stay-at-home order like it did in January.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is imposing a four-week ’emergency brake’ shutdown across the province, as cases of coronavirus variants and hospitalizations soar.

coronavirus cases and hospitalizations spike across the country, officials are urging Canadians to rethink their spring holiday plans this year — such as Easter and Ramadan.Many provinces are battling high COVID-19 rates as deadlier, more transmissible variants are spiking among Canadians — especially young people.

Toronto Mayor John Tory said Thursday the new provincewide shutdown announced by the Ontario government was “needed” and “will help to save lives.” Ontario Premier Doug Ford said earlier in the day that the province is in a third wave of the pandemic and the “emergency brake” was activated in response to rising COVID-19 cases and strained capacity at intensive care units.

When asked why lockdowns appear to be working in some regions in the grey zone while Toronto and Peel may not be, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the restrictions work but that people were still gathering. Chief medical officer of health Dr.

Asked why the government would not move up the second dose of COVID-19 vaccines for health-care workers, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said there were concerns that front-line health-care workers haven’t booked their 1st dose vaccination appointments.

Ontario government is imposing a provincewide “shutdown” in an effort to combat a recent spike in COVID-19 infections.Premier Doug Ford says the change will take effect Saturday and continue for at least four weeks.The government is asking Ontarians to limit trips outside the home to necessities such as food, medication and other essential services.

COVID-19 in Ontario and reduce the strain on hospital intensive care units, the provincial government moved to activate its “emergency brake” shutdown restrictions.Officials said as of 12:01 a.m.

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit will begin offering the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to adults who are age 55 and above.The expanded immunization rollout for Ontario pharmacies will see more than 350 additional locations offer vaccines, with some beginning to do so on Saturday, April 3. Ontario expands AstraZeneca vaccine program to pharmacies across the province “Ontario’s capacity to get needles in arms continues to grow by the day,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford said in a statement.“We are ahead of schedule and administering more vaccines than all of the other provinces combined.

COVID-19 variant spread.They write that Ontario is at a “critical point in the pandemic.”“We are being led down a very dangerous path by using ICU capacity as a benchmark for tolerance of COVID-19 spread,” the letter reads. “We do not agree with this approach and believe new public health measures are required immediately in order to regain control of the pandemic and save lives.” Ontario government moves to activate 4-week, provincewide COVID-19 ’emergency brake’ The letter, signed by more than 150 physicians, also indicates the growth of VOCs (variants of concern) in the province is exponential.“This matters because VOCs spread more easily, creating rapid growth, which becomes much harder to get back under control.

COVID-19 pandemic.Dr. David Williams, the province’s chief medical officer of health, and Dr.

Justin Trudeau is pushing back against Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s accusation that the federal government’s procurement of COVID-19 vaccines is “a joke.”Trudeau took a poke at Ford during a virtual Liberal fundraiser Wednesday night with Procurement Minister Anita Anand, who is in charge of securing vaccines for Canada.He praised Anand for doing “an incredible job” that has resulted in Canada receiving millions more doses ahead of schedule.Indeed, Trudeau said the country is on track to have “most Canadians” injected with at least one dose of a vaccine “by the end of June, so we can have a better summer.” ‘It’s a joke’: Doug Ford slams feds’ COVID-19 vaccine procurement process Until now, wary of further production interruptions like

COVID-19 pandemic, and once again health officials are asking Guelph residents to spend the spring holiday at home.But Guelph’s medical officer of health said this is the last holiday that she is asking Guelphites to do that. Announcement coming Thursday on possible new COVID-19 restrictions in Ontario, Doug Ford says “This is the last holiday that I’m asking you please, please don’t gather with friends or family,” Dr.

COVID-19 vaccines since the rollout began on Jan. 6.This is an increase of 2,170 doses over what was reported the previous day.

COVID-19 cases and 71 additional variant cases on Wednesday, bringing the local total number of cases up to 7,699, including 1,266 variant cases and 198 deaths.Eleven of the new cases are in Bradford, while eight are in Barrie, eight are in New Tecumseth and six are in Innisfil. Ontario considering additional restrictions as COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Doug Ford says The rest of the new cases are in Bracebridge, Collingwood, Essa, Orillia and Oro-Medonte.Four of Wednesday’s new cases are a result of close contact with another positive COVID-19 case, while one is community-acquired and another is outbreak-related.

COVID-19 framework as surging levels of the virus threaten to overwhelm the city’s health-care system.Dr. Vera Etches, Ottawa’s medical officer of health, said Wednesday that she has asked her counterparts at the provincial level to shift the nation’s capital into the grey-lockdown zone from the red-control level before the upcoming long weekend.

COVID-19 restrictions amid rising cases and hospitalizations in the province.Ford made the remarks when asked about the current status of restrictions during a press conference Wednesday.“Stay tuned.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Tuesday that he’s extremely concerned with the rising hospitalizations due to COVID-19, and asked people not to make any plans for Easter.

Ontario’s premier has put the province on notice, that everything is on the table when it comes to dealing with rising case and ICU numbers. Shallima Maharaj reports.

COVID-19 and is urging people not to gather over the Easter weekend.Ford says he is “extremely concerned” about rising infections and stressed that residents must follow public health rules.He would not specify what measures are being considered but says he will consult the province’s top doctor before making a decision.

Ontario’s education minister says that spring break for the province’s schools will not be postponed again.Stephen Lecce says the break scheduled for the week of April 12 will go ahead as planned while the government continues to follow advice from the province’s top doctor.

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization says the AstraZeneca vaccine is not recommended for people under the age of 55 due to concerns over reports of rare blood clots. Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he will pull the plug on the shot if need be.

COVID-19 vaccine distribution pilot when Ontario receives additional supply of Oxford-AstraZeneca doses, according to Nepean MPP Lisa MacLeod.MacLeod tweeted Sunday evening that Ottawa will be classified as a “hot zone” in Phase 2 of Ontario’s vaccine rollout.Re Ottawa vaccines – 4000 Moderna doses this week to increase per capita, when federal AZ supply comes Ottawa pharmacies will be brought online to deliver vaccines & Ottawa will be classified as a hot zone for Phase 2 – at that time we will have a larger than per capita supply.— Lisa MacLeod (@MacLeodLisa) March 28, 2021Regions such as Peel and York have been dubbed hotspots for COVID-19 and are already included in the expansion of Ontario’s plans to deliver AstraZeneca doses to those

vaccine drive.Hamilton is going into the strictest grey-lockdown phase of Ontario’s pandemic response plan today, while the Eastern Ontario Health Unit enters the second-strictest red zone.But as of today, those who live in grey zones will be able to attend fitness classes outdoors.Premier Doug Ford made that announcement Friday, when he also revealed that hair salons and other personal care services will be able to reopen in grey zones on April 12.