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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.

In Ontario’s Peel Region, the province’s COVID-19 hot spot, essential workers are bearing the brunt of the crisis. As Farah Nasser reports, many residents say the lack of federal support for the high-risk, racialized community is top of mind heading into the election.

Ireland is on track to proceed with the full lifting of Covid-19 restrictions next month, the Chief Medical Officer has told the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police say DNA evidence led to an arrest in connection with the death of an 83-year-old man following a home invasion early in the morning on New Year’s Day. Jacob McMann, 22, was recently taken into custody in Florida in connection with the death of 83-year-old Mauricio Bondad Gesmundo.Around 3:30 a.m. on the morning of Jan.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!A convict who escaped prison 30 years ago has handed himself into police after the coronavirus pandemic left him homeless, police have revealed. Darko Desic, 64, had been left homeless and destitute after the effects of Covid-19 last year saw his regular work as a labourer dry up.He had served just over a year of a three-and-a-half-year sentence for cultivation of cannabis at the Grafton Correctional Centre in New South Wales, Australia, in 1992 when he broke out with a hacksaw blade and bolt cutters.Reports from the Australian Daily Telegraph suggest that he fled the institution after fearing that he would be deported back to the former Yugoslavia upon serving his time.

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WILMINGTON, Del. - Nearly two weeks since Ida struck Wilmington, Delaware, cleanup goes on while residents hope for a federal emergency declaration in the home state of the President Joe Biden. It’s estimated some 250 homes took on water as the Brandywine Creek rose well beyond his banks on the morning after Ida hit. On Monday, a city trash truck rolled along 14th.

PHILADELPHIA - A suspect is wanted for their role in a shooting that left one person injured in South Philadelphia.At approximately 8:39 p.m., Pennsylvania State Police were alerted to a shooting that happened in the area of Highland Avenue at I-95 Northbound in Chester City, Pa. A thorough investigation revealed that 21-year-old Zion Blyden allegedly shot at the victim's vehicle while she was on I-95. Blyden then continued to pursue the victim in his 2006 Mercury Mountaineer on I-95 until Exit 17 at Broad Street. Police say Blyden once again shot at the victim's moving vehicle and struck the front passenger in the right chest and neck.

It’s been one year since volunteer Mohamed-Aslim Zafis was killed outside of an Etobicoke mosque. To mark the anniversary and honour his legacy, the International Muslims Organization of Toronto held a food drive to give back to the community.

WASHINGTON (AP) - The FBI late Saturday released a newly declassified document related to logistical support given to two of the Saudi hijackers in the run-up to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

ARLINGTON, Va. - The Sept. 11th attack on the Pentagon was the deadliest foreign attack on the government since the War of 1812, and officials are working throughout the morning to honor the victims 20 years later.The day of remembrance began with the unfurling of a large American flag on the side of the Pentagon at sunrise.FOX 5's Bob Barnard captured the somber scene:Guests are expected to arrive at the 20th anniversary event around 8 a.m.At 9:05 a.m., officials will read the names of the 189 people killed in the 9/11 Pentagon attack.

(Philadelphia Police Department)  PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating a hit-and-run that left a 16-year-old boy injured in the city's Olney section.It happened at Mascher and Duncannon streets Friday around 3:30 p.m.According to police, a silver 4-door car was traveling south on Mascher Street, turning left to eastbound on Duncannon Avenue, when it struck the teen crossing the street with a green traffic signal. Police say the car also had a green traffic signal but failed to yield before striking the boy.

Brian May, 74, has revealed his heart attack led to him suffering from “a lot of other complications” to his health.The musician first told fans about his “small” heart attack in May last year, speaking about the situation in a video he posted on Instagram.Despite recovering from the heart attack, Brian has now revealed he had to “fight” his way back to being in good health.The star admitted: “What also happened was I got very sick. “I got a heart attack for no reason I can possibly see. “I didn’t really tick any of the boxes for heart attacks but I got it.”Brian added to the PA news agency: “That knocks you back, I have to say. “It knocks the stuffing out of you.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Streets Department is working to rid the city of mud and debris left behind by the remnants of Hurricane Ida over a week after the storm.A large street sprayer, tractor and sweeper formed a brigade of heavy equipment pressed into service Friday along Locust Street between 24th and 25th streets.The Schuylkill River jumped its banks last week rising to five feet along the base of Locust, flooding cars on the street and in some parking lots. Deputy Streets Department Commissioner Richard Montanez, who was on hand to watch the cleanup said the work was a little slow because we have to move all the vehicles."There’s a lot of flooded vehicles still in the road, which means the owners can’t move them so we relocate

Coronation Street actress Sally Carman has revealed that she had to shoot Seb’s murder trial scenes separately from the rest of the cast after she caught Covid. Sally, who only returned to the ITV set once she had made a full recovery, recalled how she filmed the dramatic scenes in an empty courtroom, with only her co-star Mike Le Vell, who plays Kevin, for company.The 46-year-old actress, who won a TV Choice award this week, explained: “It was very different for me because I came down with Covid so I was off for a month because I got it pretty bad.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter .

It’s every landlord’s nightmare – having their tenant destroy their home. One Regina homeowner’s duplex was unrecognizable after tens of thousands of dollars of damage was done to it. Taz Dhaliwal has the story.

Keep schools open, mandate vaccines for all federal employees, and increase testing—these are three of the goals President Joe Biden outlined today during a briefing on America's ongoing battle against COVID-19.

Phil Collins detailed the extent to which his health has declined in recent years, noting that he can no longer physically play the drums.  The singer will hit the road with his band, Genesis, again later this month, reuniting with Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford. Although he’ll be singing on the tour, he’ll no longer play the drums.

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CHURCHTON, Md. - A Maryland man who plunged a semen-filled syringe into a woman in an Anne Arundel County grocery store is headed to prison.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherThomas Bryon Stemen was sentenced to 10 years in prison for first and second-degree assault.He pleaded guilty in June.READ MORE: Substance used in Maryland syringe attack was semen, police sayStemen attacked Katie Peters in February at Christopher's Fine Foods on Shady Side Road in Churchton.The incident was caught on surveillance video.Exclusive Interview: Maryland syringe attack victim describes moment she was stabbedAccording to investigators, Stemen tried to attack two other people before Peters.AdvertisementStemen had recently moved

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Justin Trudeau was pelted with gravel while at a campaign stop in London, Ont. The attack came on the heels of some fiery protests throughout the Canadian election campaign where Trudeau had been assailed by angry anti-vax protesters.To at least one expert, the violence on display towards Trudeau is relatively unsurprising given some of the rhetoric online and at his protests.“I think there’s increasing concern that this violence is becoming organized, that there are far-right movements that are intersecting with the anti-vax movements,” said Stephanie Carvin, an assistant professor and national security expert at Ottawa’s Carleton University.

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Afghanistan, says she’s getting heartbreaking pleas for help from women still trapped in the country.Shakila Zareen, when she was only 17 years old, was forcibly married to a much older cousin, 14 years her senior, who had links to the Taliban. Her husband shot her in the face.

NEW YORK - Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft said Friday they will cover the legal fees of any driver who is sued under the new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.The Texas law bans abortions once medical professionals can detect cardiac activity, usually around six weeks and often before women know they’re pregnant. Rather than be enforced by government authorities, the law gives citizens the right to file civil suits and collect damages against anyone aiding an abortion — including those who transport women to clinics.San Francisco-based Lyft said it has created a fund to cover 100% of the legal fees for drivers sued under the law while driving on its platform.

coronavirus grant. The self-employed income support scheme (SEISS) has provided a financial boost to millions during the pandemic.It offers grants worth up to £7,500 for those who are self-employed and have a business that was disrupted by the virus.But it's worth noting that if you haven't yet applied for the grant, there isn't much long to do so.The last date to apply for the fifth and final SEISS grant is September which is just under four weeks away.If you were eligible for the fourth grant then you will be entitled for the September instalment. Get all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter Here is what you need to be eligible for the help:You can keep working while

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - New Zealand authorities were so worried about an extremist inspired by the Islamic State group they were following him around-the-clock and were able to shoot and kill him within 60 seconds of him unleashing a frenzied knife attack that wounded six people Friday at an Auckland supermarket.Three of the shoppers were taken to Auckland hospitals in critical condition, police said. Another was in serious condition, while two more were in moderate condition.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the incident was a terror attack.

Hurricane Ida brought torrential rains to parts of the Northeastern United States.Basement apartments suddenly filled with water, rivers and creeks swelled to record levels and roadways turned into car-swallowing canals. Eight people died when they became trapped in flooded basements, New York City police said.Major flooding on the Schuylkill River here in Philadelphia.