Pennsylvania announces 58,698 cases of COVID-19; 3,943 deaths

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.

New Zealand anti-vaccine mandate protesters faced off with police outside parliament today, as demonstrators camped inside the Wellington legislature's grounds vowed to stay "as long as it takes".

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced the province’s public health restrictions will now be lifting, while a blockade of protesters demanding an end to mandates resumes at the U.S.-Canada border crossing near Coutts. Heather Yourex-West looks at the province’s plan, and whether it will be enough to satiate demonstrators.

Director Kamika Bianca Guerra-Walker joins Global News’ Linda Olsen to discuss how she is using her experiences growing up Black in Calgary and how that has inspired her art.

Philadelphia officials give an update on the new cases of coronavirus during press conference Wednesday.

Mister Rogers would have liked it: a day to be extra kind to your neighbors.

Philadelphia officials give an update on the new cases of coronavirus during press conference Wednesday.

The governor laid out the next phases of reopening.

The governor laid out the next phases of reopening.

Philadelphia officials give an update on the new cases of coronavirus during press conference Wednesday.

FOX29's Lauren Dugan has the story.

FOX 29's Dave Schratwieser reports.

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Some counties in Pennsylvania could see practically all of the state’s pandemic restrictions on business activity and gatherings lifted in the coming days, other than social-distancing and health-monitoring guidelines that are in place to help stop the spread of the coronarivus.

HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania would have to boost its testing numbers several times over to meet Gov. Tom Wolf’s goal of administering a weekly coronavirus test to well over 100,000 people in nearly 2,000 long-term care facilities across the state.

FOX 29's Lauren Johnson has the information in Wayne, Pa.

FOX 29's Lauren Johnson has the information in Wayne, Pa.

Philadelphia officials give an update on the new cases of coronavirus during press conference Thursday

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania is working on guidelines to allow sporting events, exhibitions and leagues, both professional and amateur, to get back to “some semblance of normalcy” after practically everything shut down to help stem the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Tom Wolf said Wednesday.

Nearly 50 Pennsylvania nursing homes have reported 20 or more deaths related to COVID-19.

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Governor Tom Wolf has said he will sign a bill this week that will allow for the sale of cocktails to-go for licensed businesses in Pennsylvania that lost more than a quarter of their average monthly sales during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Philadelphia officials give an update on the new cases of coronavirus during press conference Thursday

Philadelphia officials give an update on the new cases of coronavirus during press conference Thursday

Philadelphia officials give an update on the new cases of coronavirus during press conference Thursday

Philadelphia officials give an update on the new cases of coronavirus during press conference Thursday

Philadelphia officials give an update on the new cases of coronavirus during press conference Thursday

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PA officials give an update to new cases of coronavirus during press conference Thursday

HARRISBURG, Pa. - By many accounts, Gov. Tom Wolf has helped mitigate Pennsylvania’s coronavirus outbreak and avoided the full-blown disasters seen elsewhere. His success in the next challenge -- containing the growing resistance to his efforts -- is to be determined.

Philadelphia officials give an update on the new cases of coronavirus during press conference Thursday

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf ( Office of Gov. Tom Wolf )

HARRISBURG, Pa. – By many accounts, Gov. Tom Wolf has helped mitigate Pennsylvania's coronavirus outbreak and avoided the full-blown disasters seen elsewhere. His success in the next challenge — containing the growing resistance to his efforts — is to be determined.

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Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie discusses reopening on Good Day Philadelphia.

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf ( Office of Gov. Tom Wolf )

Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie discusses reopening on Good Day Philadelphia.

Dr. Levine gives an update to new PA cases of coronavirus during press conference Tuesday

Trying to figure out what a red and yellow indicate in terms of whether your county is reopening sooner or later? FOX 29's Mike Jerrick explains on Good Day Philadelphia.

FOX 29's Steve Keeley reports the latest details.

Philadelphia officials give an update on the new cases of coronavirus during press conference Thursday

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Gov. Tom Wolf attacked local elected officials making plans to reopen in defiance of his shutdown orders as cowards deserting the pandemic battlefield, threatening Monday to block aid to rebellious Pennsylvania counties in an escalating political fight over his administration's handling of the coronavirus.

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf ( Office of Gov. Tom Wolf )

Philadelphia officials give an update on the new cases of coronavirus during press conference Thursday