Phillip Schofield seen for first time since Covid diagnosis and admits he is 'worried' about Dancing On Ice on Sunday

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila has revealed that the government will be issuing a gazette on Wednesday (2) night suspending 600 non-essential imports.He said Sri Lanka is facing an issue in identifying its priorities, noting that if foreign reserves are limited, they need to be allocated for medicines, fuel, and raw materials for industries, respectively.Speaking at an event in Kotte, the Minister said Sri Lanka is currently experiencing the consequences of not discouraging imports, after allowing to import whatever was not essential.He said the Treasury Secretary was preparing to issue a gazette that would stop 600 non-essential imports to the country.“It’s too late. But we can be happy about that decision,” said Gammanpila.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The diesel shortage in Sri Lanka has taken a serious toll on the country’s transport, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, and other sectors.Across many areas, people were seen waiting in line since Tuesday (1) night to obtain fuel for their vehicles and machinery.In Kelaniya, people alleged that filling stations were only pumping fuel for those in high positions, and the common man is refused fuel despite waiting in line.Similar scenes were witnessed across many filling stations in the country, while in some cases the local police were called in to maintain order in the distribution of fuel.IGP C.D Wickramaratne has ordered all Senior Police Officers to ensure that law and order, and peace are maintained at filling stations, given the present crisis situation.In some places, people took to the streets to protest against the failure to ensure a smooth supply of fuel, after filling stations claimed that they had run out of fuel.These protests were taking place at a time when two more ships carrying Diesel are scheduled to arrive in the country on Wednesday (2) and Thursday (3).Secretary of the Ministry of Energy K.D.R Olga said that one of the ships will reach Colombo with 33,000 MT of Auto Diesel and 7000 MT of Super Diesel.The other ship will reach Colombo with 28,000 MT of Diesel and 9,000 MT of Jet fuel, the Secretary said.She said that steps are being taken to open letters of credit for the relevant ships.Secretary to the Ministry of Energy K.D.R Olga stated that two more ships carrying furnace oil are scheduled to arrive on the 6th and 7th, March 2022.Meanwhile, the Ministry of Energy stated that NO ship carrying fuel to Sri Lanka has been rejected.Secretary to the Ministry K.D.R Olga said that

Philadelphia police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Wednesday morning. PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating a fatal shooting near the Hunting Park Recreation Center that took place early Wednesday morning.According to police, officers responded to the Hunting Park neighborhood around 4:30 a.m.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - A juvenile Bald eagle in Scottsdale, Arizona is seen circling a body of water on March 1 and catching a fish from the water.Tom Lancione took the video and says he's worked in Scottsdale for almost four decades as a bartender and still walks the area at least three hours a day, making him familiar with the area.He's seen the bird multiple times with his friend Pam, who he says is a birder, and they've named the eagle "Sparky."They believe he could be the offspring of another eagle in the area they've named "Bandit."At about the age of 5, Bald eagles will begin developing white feathers on their heads, giving them their iconic look.Learn more about Bald eagles here.A Phoenix couple caught their cat chasing away a coyote from their home early in the morning and it was all captured on their security camera.

PHOENIX - An emergency situation unfolded on Feb. 28 as a Phoenix Police sergeant was hosting a ride-along with his wife, and luckily she was there to help him as he and other officers rescued a family after they crashed into a canal.Officers call it the "ride-along curse." As soon as someone is in the car with them, nothing happens, but this time, something did, and officers had some extra help.Phoenix Police Sgt.

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TRENTON, N.J. - The old debate about whether drivers in New Jersey should be able to pump their own gas has returned. On Monday, a group of bipartisan legislators introduced a new bill that would allow drivers in the state to have the option for self-service stations. RELATED: Rising gas prices: Ways to maximize your fuel economyThis comes as gas station owners say they are struggling with staff shortages and lack of business fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic and rising gas prices. The Motorist Fueling Choice and Convenience Act, sponsored by Democratic Assemblywoman Carol A. Murphy and Republican Assemblymen Edward H.

COLOMBO (News 1st); 32 Sri Lankans who were in Ukraine, have been moved out of the country via four separate borders.This was confirmed to News 1st by the Sri Lankan Ambassador accredited to Ukraine.Earlier, the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry said that it continues to closely monitor developments in Ukraine.On Monday (28) the Ministry said it was engaged in the evacuation of approximately forty (40) Sri Lankan nationals, including two (02) students in Ukraine via the Ukraine – Polish border.The process is facilitated by the Sri Lanka Embassies in Warsaw and Ankara, the latter being concurrently accredited to Ukraine.The Ministry has strengthened the provision of resources to the Sri Lanka Embassy in Warsaw in order to ensure the effective facilitation of the evacuation process.The Ambassadors of Sri Lanka in Ankara and Warsaw continue to maintain close contact with the Sri Lankan nationals leaving Ukraine, in order to enable their safe passage and return to Sri Lanka.The Foreign Ministry is also engaged in monitoring the status of Sri Lankan nationals in countries which share land borders with Ukraine.Sri Lanka’s accredited missions are in contact with the relevant Honorary Consuls and Sri Lankan nationals in the respective countries.The Sri Lanka Embassy in Moscow which is concurrently accredited to Belarus continues to be in close communication with the approximately 1,600 Sri Lankan nationals, including 1,556 students studying in over eight (08) universities / higher education institutes in Belarus.Sri Lanka’s Ambassador in Moscow is in direct contact with the relevant university authorities, student and parent groups, as well as other concerned institutions in Belarus, with regard to the safety and welfare of the Sri

The unemployment rate was 5.2% in February when adjusted for seasonal factors, unchanged from January, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); The Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith on Wednesday (3) met with Michelle Bachelet, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 49th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Public Utilities Commission said that the 7.5 hour blackout will continue for Thursday (3) as well.“Power shedding for all areas will be 5 hours between 8 am to 6 pm. And further 2 and half hours between 6 pm to 11 pm.”, said the Chairman of the PUCSL.

PHILADELPHIA - February's temperatures were warmer than average and the first day of March will bring in similar weather with mild conditions. Tuesday will be cloudy due to high pressure bringing air off the coast. Temperatures will begin chilly in the morning before warming up for a mild and dry day with highs in the 50s. Storms seen on radar will stay north and out of the area, but windy conditions will move in on Thursday. Looking ahead, the weekend will bring cloudy conditions with a chance for rain on Sunday. ___SEVEN-DAY FORECAST TUESDAY: In like a lamb. High: 55WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy.

PHILLIP Schofield got a scolding from his This Morning bosses after joking he was still Covid positive - despite being back at work. The presenter returned to the daytime sofa after coronavirus forced him to isolate for a week.

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.

Phillip Schofield has confirmed he’s finally out of isolation after testing negative twice for Covid.The presenter, 59, has been absent from his presenting duties on This Morning and Dancing On Ice after testing positive for coronavirus at the end of January and previously admitted he was “bored out of his brain” after isolating for a week. However, his luck seems to have now changed – on Monday afternoon he posted a negative lateral flow test, followed by another negative test today, meaning he could leave isolation. Sharing a photo of his negative test on Tuesday, Phillip wrote: “It's official!!! 2 days negative...

Phillip Schofield has issued a major health update as he teased his return to This Morning.The 59-year-old presenter tested positive for coronavirus last week and was forced to self-isolate, leading to chaos on two of ITV's biggest shows.Phil has been forced to sit out on his scheduled This Morning appearances since last Monday, and was once again replaced by Alison Hammond on today's show.He was also absent from presenting Dancing on Ice over the weekend, with Stephen Mulhern joining Holly Willoughby in his place.However, it looks like his self-isolation may have finally reached its end.Posting to his Instagram stories on Monday evening, Phil shared a photo of a negative lateral flow test alongside the caption: "Oh hello!! What do we have here?"He also posted a fingers crossed emoji.The lateral flow test can be seen with only one red line through the control section, marking a negative response.Over the weekend, the ITV star was forced to stay in isolation past the five-day minimum as he continued to test positive for Covid as early as Monday morning.In another Instagram story shared earlier in the day, Phil bemoaned the positive test which marked his seventh day of isolation.He wrote: "Oh COME ON!!! This is getting so bloody dull now." He later added: "I am seriously going out after this."Phil's latest negative lateral flow test means the presenter could return to This Morning as early as tomorrow.The presenter has yet to reunite onscreen with his regular co-host Holly Willoughby, who returned to This Morning last Thursday after taking a lengthy break.Holly had been filming forthcoming BBC reality series Superstar Survival alongside Lee Mack and Wim Hof.On her absence, she said: "I was in Northern Italy up in the Alps

Phillip Schofield has teased he may be returning to host tomorrow's edition of This Morning .The 59 year old posted a photo of a negative lateral flow test, meaning his time of isolation may be coming to an end. Popular co-host Phillip could potentially return to the famous sofas alongside Holly Willoughby as soon as Tuesday, if he continues to recover well from the virus. Posting to his three million followers on Instagram, the Dancing on Ice presenter took a snap of his test results.

Phillip Schofield was relaxing at home ready to watch some Sunday night TV when his house started flooding. The Dancing on Ice star documented his unfortunate leak before getting ready to watch the ice skating show on ITV, as Stephen Mulhern stepped in to host with Holly Willoughby.

Phillip Schofield has revealed that he will miss Monday's This Morning as he continues to test positive for Covid-19. The presenter, 59, first tested positive for coronavirus on Monday evening and will also be missing Sunday's Dancing On Ice, where he will be replaced by Stephen Mulhern. Taking to Instagram on Sunday to share an update amid his Covid battle, Phillip posted a picture of his lateral flow test, which had two red lines.

Phillip Schofield has revealed his COVID isolation meant he was able to avert a flood at his home. The TV star, 59, has had to miss Dancing On Ice and This Morning over the last few days as he has the coronavirus.

PHILLIP Schofield's coronavirus hell continues as he's forced to miss tomorrow's This Morning after testing positive again. The presenter, 59, was hopeful he'd be able to resume work tomorrow after missing tonight's Dancing On Ice and all of last week's This Morning shows.

PHILLIP Schofield has confirmed he will miss Dancing On Ice tonight with coronavirus - and has wished replacement Stephen Mulhern good luck. The This Morning star, 59, tested himself twice in the hope he would return a negative result and be cleared to go back to work in the studio.

Phillip Schofield, 59, has revealed he’s tried everything to be able to make it to host Dancing on Ice alongside co-star Holly Willoughby, 40, in an emotional Instagram post this morning. The presenter was struck down with Covid earlier this week, meaning he had to pull out of fronting This Morning at the last minute.Phillip was hoping he’d be given the all clear just in time to host Sunday's edition of Dancing on Ice.However, the star has taken to social media to inform his three million followers that despite doing two lateral flow tests “to be absolutely sure”, the results on both have sadly come back positive.Taking a picture of the tests resting on a granite worktop, Phillip wrote today: “Did two tests to be absolutely sure (crying face emoji).”The ITV favourite then took the opportunity to wish his colleague Stephen Mulhern good luck as he steps in to replace him.“Sorry @dancingonice Have an amazing show @stephenmulhern it’s SO much fun x @hollywilloughby.”A spokesperson for Dancing on Ice commented on the news shortly after Phillip’s tearful post.They said: “Sunday's episode of Dancing on Ice will be hosted by Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern while Phillip Schofield continues to self-isolate."A source also told The Mirror of Phillip’s replacement: "Phil is off recovering, Stephen was delighted to be asked to step in to fill his shoes and present alongside Holly."He gets on with everyone so bosses are more than happy for him to step up. “Everyone's wishing Phil a quick recovery and hoping to see him back in his rightful place later this month.”Phillip confirmed he had tested positive for Covid after a busy time last weekend.He had been out and about attending the theatre alongside his estranged wife Stephanie

Phillip Schofield has shared an update on his continual battle with COVID-19 after he tested positive on Monday, January 31.The This Morning presenter has revealed that he is still getting two red lines on lateral flow tests on Friday, February 4, which likely means he has to bow out of Dancing On Ice on Sunday.The 59 year old TV star looked very glum as as he posted a clip of himself sharing the news on his Instagram story. Dad-of-two Phillip first stared at the camera with a sad expression as he sat among his jungle of houseplants in his home conservatory.

PHILLIP Schofield will be replaced by ITV co-star Stephen Mulhern on Dancing on Ice this weekend, according to reports. The 59-year-old star tested positive for Covid on Monday night and has been unable to present This Morning.

The Mirror: "While Phil is off recovering, Stephen was delighted to be asked to step in to fill his shoes and present alongside Holly."He gets on with everyone so bosses are more than happy for him to step up. Everyone's wishing Phil a quick recovery and hoping to see him back in his rightful place later this month."Stephen is a regular face on ITV, with his own shows Catchphrase and In For A Penny, while also working closely with Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.Phil hasn't been the only one absent from his usual hosting gigs this week though, as Holly Willoughby missed This Morning to work on another television job – though she returned on Thursday alongside Josie Gibson.Earlier this week, Phil broke the news to his fans that he had tested positive for Covid and therefore had to self-isolate.He shared an image of a positive lateral flow test on Instagram, alongside the caption: "Well b******s."The silver fox also told fans: "Currently just a slightly sore throat."He later appeared on This Morning via a video link and gave viewers on update on how he was feeling.Speaking from his London home, Phil said: "I'm fine."I don't even have a sore throat now.

PHILLIP Schofield has revealed he is still testing positive for Covid - throwing Dancing on Ice into chaos. The 59-year-old was forced out of presenting This Morning this week after falling ill with the virus.

Vernon Kay has come under fire as he returned to This Morning.

THIS Morning came under fire today for giving air time to a care home worker who refused to get the Covid jab - and even applauding her. Louise Akester, who worked in the care sector for 14 years, lost her job last year after the government called for all care home workers to be vaccinated, to protect elderly residents. At the time she broke down in tears as she said goodbye to her job.

This Morning fans have rejoiced as Vernon Kay stepped in to fill in for Covid-struck Phillip Schofield on the latest episode (February 2).The I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! alum returned to the programme on Wednesday, having previously presented the show for several days last year.His return followed the announcement on Monday that Phillip Schofield would be absent until next week after testing positive for coronavirus.Reuniting with Vernon on the sofa, presenter Rochelle Humes said: "Look who's back."Vernon replied: "Thank you.

AS Phillip Schofield has Covid, fellow Dancing on Ice host Holly Willoughby could get a new co-star. ITV bosses are considering an all-female presenting duo for the show’s return on Sunday.

PHILLIP Schofield admitted he’s ‘cutting it fine’ to return to hosting duties on Dancing On Ice this weekend after catching Covid. The 59-year-old revealed he had a positive reading last night, meaning he’s been forced off air on today’s This Morning – and it also puts his other show at risk.

Phillip Schofield made a virtual appearance on This Morning to update viewers on his health after testing positive for Covid-19. The 59-year-old presenter tested positive for the virus on Monday evening, so Alison Hammond has stepped in to host the hit ITV show with Rochelle Humes.

Phillip Schofield has shared a health update after testing positive for coronavirus.The 59-year-old presenter confirmed he had caught Covid on Monday evening after hosting This Morning alongside Rochelle Humes earlier that day.He was replaced by Alison Hammond on Tuesday's show (February 1), with Alison joining Rochelle and saying: "I didn't expect this."The pair spoke to Phil via video-link at the start of the programme where he held up a positive lateral flow test and provided a quick health update.Speaking from his London home, Phil said: "I'm fine."I don't even have a sore throat now. I've sneezed twice and that's it.

Alison Hammond will replace Phillip Schofield on This Morning today, Tuesday 1 February, after he tested positive for Covid-19. The Dancing on Ice presenter took to Instagram late on Monday evening, 31 January, to announce to his three million followers that he had tested positive for the virus and would have to self-isolate. He wrote: “well b*****ks!” alongside a picture of the positive lateral flow test.The 59 year old reassured fans that he was not too unwell and “currently just [had] a slightly sore throat.” In light of Phillip’s illness, ITV has confirmed that Alison, 46, will step in to cover for the hit ITV morning show host while he recovers.

THIS Morning have drafted in Alison Hammond to host the programme alongside Rochelle Humes today. It comes after presenter of the ITV day time show Phillip Schofield, 59, tested positive for Covid last night.

Phillip Schofield has revealed he has tested positive for coronavirus.

Phillip Schofield has revealed he is self-isolating after sharing a positive covid test with his fans.

PHILLIP Schofield has tested positive for the coronavirus. The This Morning and Dancing On Ice host shared the news on Instagram tonight with a photo of his lateral flow test showing two clear lines indicating his positive Covid result. A disappointed Phillip, 59, wrote over his photo: "Well b******s" The TV star added: "Currently just a slightly sore throat".

Phillip Schofield has tested positive for Covid-19.The ITV veteran who is known for hosting his daily show This Morning and Sunday's Dancing On Ice took to Instagram on Monday evening to share the unexpected news with his legions of fans online.Phillip, 59, posted a photo of his positive lateral flow test which left many of his online followers surprised.Clearly disappointed by the result, the TV host captioned the snap: "Oh b******s."He also added: "Currently just a slightly sore throat."Phillip presented This Morning on Monday alongside Rochelle Humes.

Phillip Schofield has revealed that he's tested positive for coronavirus, sparking questions as to who will be hosting This Morning on Tuesday 1 February. For the latest showbiz reports and breaking news visit OK! Celebrity News.

Kate Garraway's first guests will include Welsh singer Charlotte Church and Liverpool FC legend John Barnes. READ MORE: Fans support Katie Price as she announces huge career move The move comes after the 54-year-old was made an MBE in the New Year Honours for her services to broadcasting, journalism and charity.