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lockdown after welcoming it's first international flight in months which brought Covid to the beach paradise.The remote island managed to stay Covid free until Saturday after two-thirds of flight passengers tested positive for the virus and four cases were found in the community.This is the first lockdown the paradise island have experienced due to remaining Covid free for most of the pandemic.The lockdown has been put in place after a Fiji Airways flight from Fiji to Kiribati's capital of South Tarawa was the first to land in 10 months after the government reopened its borders.Out of 54 people trying to enjoy a getaway, 36 of them have tested positive for Covid-19.Everyone on the flight had been vaccinated prior to landing in Kiribati.The government have quickly reacted and put together a quarantine facility for all of the holidaymakers.Officials confirmed that a guard at the facility tested positive on Tuesday and two people who were in close contact in nearby Bouta village are self-isolating while another two cases were detected in the community.Due to this the government issued an island-wide lockdown from Saturday.Locals of the island will now face a curfew and won't be allowed to leave their homes unless it is for essential work or to gain emergency services help.Schools will also be closed down for the time being.

Meat Loaf's heartbroken daughters Pearl and Amanda Aday paid tribute to him on Instagram after his death Thursday aged 74.Pearl, 47, posted a picture of herself hugging him onstage, writing: 'I love you always, no matter what. I love you with my whole heart.

Scott Quiner (FOX 9) - A Buffalo, Minnesota man has died battling COVID-19, almost a week after being moved to Texas for care following a lawsuit over his ventilator.Scott Quiner died at 55 in a Texas hospital Saturday morning, the family's attorney confirmed to FOX 9. Quiner’s family went to court two weeks ago to get a restraining order to keep Allina Health from pulling the plug on the ventilator that was keeping him alive in Minnesota.FOX 9 does not have all the specifics of Quiner’s medical records, but his loved ones and their attorney reported the 55-year old father of three was unvaccinated when he was first diagnosed with COVID-19 in late October, around Halloween.He required deep sedation, a breathing tube, and a ventilator when his oxygen levels got dangerously low and did not improve.Scott’s wife, Anne Quiner claimed Allina threatened to pull the plug on that ventilator two weeks ago and that is when she went to court to fight.Anne had power of attorney over Scott’s healthcare decisions.

RALEIGH, N.C. - Man’s best friend became an even better friend when he "helped" dig out from a winter storm that blanketed parts of North Carolina. Video from Suzanne Ward showed a two-year-old yellow lab named Bear shoveling snow in Raleigh on Saturday morning.The National Weather Service’s initial snowfall reports indicated parts of the state received more than four inches of snow.RELATED: Bitter cold Friday with single digit wind chills and temperatures in the 20sAccording to FOX Weather, a winter storm spread across the Southeast and southern Mid-Atlantic with snow and ice, creating travel headaches from Georgia to southeastern Virginia to start the weekend.The coastal Carolinas faced a significant ice threat, including power outages and tree damage, as freezing rain spread across the region on Saturday.

PHILADELPHIA - A woman has died as the result of a hit-and-run in the Eastwick section of the city. The incident happened shortly before 9 p.m. Saturday on the 2700 block of Island Avenue.Police say a 46-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police say one person is dead after a car struck a pole in the Port Richmond section of the city.The accident happened overnight on the 2900 block of Richmond Street. Police say only one car was involved in the incident.

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TULSA, Okla. - Michelle Oliva-Medrano pulled out her phone to record what she thought would be a fistfight on Jan. 13.But what she captured on video was much more dangerous than fisticuffs. Her video shows the moment a man pulled out a gun and opened fire on a fellow motorist at an intersection."It happened so fast," Oliva-Medrano told Storyful.

Weakest Link appearance, we look back at her life - including a very famous relative. READ MORE: Coleen Nolan 'mortified' and 'sick' at new man's 'first TV interview' Soap fans will recognise Rita as the feisty Roxy Mitchell. The star brought a number of iconic story-lines to life during her years on the show, with her character ultimately drowning in a swimming pool alongside her on-screen sister Ronnie, My London reports.

#COVID19 cases, 30,795 recoveries and 48 deaths in the last 24 hours.Active cases 2,79,930Till date, a total of 2759 patients infected with #OmicronVariant have been reported in the state; out of these 416 cases were reported today. pic.twitter.com/SfoKU9DltMNever miss a story! Stay connected and informed with Mint.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); According to the latest SARS-CoV-2 variant report issued by the Allergy Immunology and Cell Biology Unit of the Department of Immunology and Molecular Medicine of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 75 new cases of Omicron and 3 new cases of Delta were detected from 78 samples.“These 78 samples were sequenced from the 1st 2nd and 3rd weeks of January from the community.” said Dr. Chandima Jeewandara, Director of the Allergy, Immunology and Cell Biology Unit of the Faculty of Medicine.The 78 Omicron cases include a mix of the two main Omicron lineages BA.1 and BA.2.Omicron sublineages were detected in the following locations.

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The Scottish Government has confirmed that 30 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours.

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PHOENIX - A teenage worker was hurt after being shot in the head following a dispute with a customer at a fast-food restaurant in Phoenix.According to Sgt. Vincent Cole with Phoenix Police, the incident happened at a Wendy's restaurant near 19th and Glendale Avenues at around 8 p.m. on Jan.

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After four people, including a baby, were found dead near Emerson, Manitoba, close to the U.S. border, there are new details about Steve Shand, the 47-year-old Florida man charged in the case.

A “red alert” or “code red” is when there aren’t any ambulances available to respond to calls — and the frequency of them occurring has increased across Alberta in recent months. Now, a mother in Airdrie is speaking out after her son, who broke his leg, had to be taken to hospital in a firetruck because no ambulances were available.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The suspect who was charged with placing a hand grenade at the All Saint’s Church premises in Borella and was detained by Sri Lanka Police, provided a statement to the Colombo Additional Magistrate for over an hour and a half, behind closed doors.The suspect was identified as Liyanage Dayasena and was produced to court by the Colombo Crimes Division.He provided a statement behind closed doors in the presence of Colombo Additional Magistrate Rajindra Jayasuriya, after his request to do so was accepted by the court.The Colombo Crimes Division told the court that the suspect will be detained for a period of 90 days with permission from the Defence Secretary for further investigations.The CCD also told the court that the other six suspects who were arrested over the incident during the course of the investigations will continue to remain in detention for further inquiry.The Colombo Crimes Division arrested an individual identified as ‘Ranale Ruwan’ from Ranna, in Hambantota on Thursday (20).‘Ranale Ruwan’ was wanted by authorities as it was believed that it was he who provide the hand grenade that was discovered at the All Saint’s Church in Borella on the 11th of January 2022.Sri Lanka Police said that the hand grenade was placed at the Church in Borella on the instructions of a retired doctor from Piliyandala, who was arrested on Monday (17).Investigations carried out by the Colombo Crimes Division revealed that a suspect detained by the Colombo Harbour Police is believed to have placed the hand grenade at the Church in Borella, and he was identified as a 65-year-old from Panamure.Police said that the suspect had visited the All Saint’s Church in Borella on the day of the incident, and his presence was

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka will have to call Chinese President Xi Jinping the ‘father of rice’, says the Secretary of JVP and Janatha Jana Balawegaya MP Vijitha Herath.Expressing his views regarding the current crisis in the country in Parliament on Friday (21), the MP alleged that the Government uses the pandemic as an excuse although the gas cylinder explosions and the fertilizer issues did not take place due to COVID-19. Pointing out that the market is flooded with imported rice from India, Myanmar and China, the MP questioned as to how the imported rice can be certified as organic rice. Although the Government expected the price of rice to reduce after importing it, all that has happened is the price of rice increasing, he stated.The MP, speaking further, questioned as to why the Nano Nitrogen scam has not bee solved yet and if the President ordered for an investigation to commence on the following day, as to how the results of the investigation have not been released yet.

A Trendy pub chain has received more than 60 complaints relating to poor practice and ill treatment of staff - including claims they did not deal with sexual misconduct matters and Covid outbreaks.

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In New Brunswick, there are concerns a controversy is causing medical professionals to leave the province. Dr.

DANVILLE, Pa. - A truck carrying about 100 monkeys was involved in a crash Friday in Pennsylvania, state police said as authorities searched for at least three of the monkeys that appeared to have escaped the vehicle.The truck carrying the animals crashed with a dump truck in the afternoon in Montour County, Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Andrea Pelachick told the Daily Item.The truck had been on its way to a lab, Pelachick said.Authorities have asked residents who might see the monkeys to call state police at 570-524-2662.It was unclear if any people or animals were injured in the crash.MORE PENNSYLVANIA HEADLINES___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

After Alberta Health announced more pandemic response unit beds to expand capacity in Calgary and Edmonton, doctors said what they really need is for the province to be transparent about the stress on the health-care system.

NEW YORK - Two NYC police officers were shot in Harlem on Friday night, the NYPD said. The officers were in critical condition, the department told FOX 5 NY. The officers were shot near West 135th Street and Malcolm X Boulevard.

Tajan Durahm has been charged with multiple counts of Attempted Murder, Assault of Law Enforcement Officer, and related offenses. PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced attempted murder and other charges against a man accused of opening fire on police officers during a lengthy chase through the city on Thursday night. According to investigators, 28-year-old Tajan Durahm got behind the wheel of a Jeep Trail Hawk on the 6800 block of Ditman Street just before 5:30 p.m.

A 32-year-old man died after being shot in the back Friday afternoon in North Philadelphia, police said. No arrests were reported immediately following the deadly shooting.

COVID-19 cases among its officers and staff — topping out at 90 cases.Police said Friday that the number has gradually dropped, and now 65 employees are off work due to the coronavirus.

COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the University of Guelph is closing on Friday just weeks after it opened.In a post on its website, the school said the clinic is able to close due to “high vaccination rates and greater vaccine availability within the Guelph community.” University of Guelph strengthens COVID-19 mask requirement on campus Since the facility opened on Jan. 4, about 9,000 people have received vaccine doses at the campus clinic.“I am delighted and inspired by the enthusiasm and spirit of collaboration that was displayed, once again, by our University and greater Guelph community,” said U of G president Charlotte Yates.“People came together under tight time constraints and challenging circumstances to organize and operate our second successful campus vaccination clinic, with many of our faculty, staff and students volunteering their time and expertise.

MARSHALL, Wisc. - A police officer in Wisconsin suffered injuries after being dragged by a vehicle earlier this week.According to the Marshal Police Department, the officer was conducting a routine vehicle registration check on Main Street Tuesday afternoon when he found information on a person with a felony warrant and suspects listed in prior retail thefts.The officer found the vehicle parked behind an Ace Hardware store. He went inside and spoke with a woman he believed to have the felony warrant.Chief John Nault said the woman allegedly gave the officer a false name. As the officer attempted to verify some details from his squad car, he allegedly saw the woman and a man running to the car behind the store.The Marshall Police Department identified the suspects as 38-year-old Tracey J.

Kathryn Prescott has given her first update to fans on Instagram after being hit by a cement truck in September.The 30-year-old performer wrote a lengthy message that was shared to her Instagram account on Thursday to let her fans know that she was doing well after being hospitalized for just under a month.The Skins actress also shared a picture of a rock to her account and explained to her fans that it was given to her on the day that she was injured. She is fine: Kathryn Prescott has given her first update to fans on Instagram after being hit by a cement truck in September; she is seen in 2019Prescott was hit by a cement truck while walking across a street in Brooklyn, New York, on September 7 of last year.The actress suffered breaks in two places in her pelvis, as well as her legs, a foot and her left hand, according to E! News.

The City of Calgary says it had to make the rare move to call in contractors after seven water mains broke on Wednesday. Michael King reports.

Meat Loaf died after falling "seriously ill" with Covid-19.

The Scottish Government has confirmed 16 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Daily power cuts that last about 04 hours are likely if Sri Lanka fails to secure a large USD loan at least by March 2022, says Minister of Energy, Udaya Gammanpila. The Minister stated that the country must be prepared to make the necessary sacrifices in this regard, now itself, and politicians should lead by making sacrifices by example. Minister Gammanpila also stated that Sri Lanka will have to import fuel with the existing limited foreign reserves, at least until the monsoon season begins in April.Speaking further, he said that the country will have to generate electricity by using fuel until the monsoon season. Given this effort to ensure an uninterrupted supply of electricity 24-hours a day, about 04-hour daily power cuts will have to be implemented by March if a large loan is not secured.“Is it not better that we implement one and a half an hour cuts from now itself rather than moving onto four-hour power cuts later on? Should we starve for 28-days after stuffing ourselves from star-class hotels for two days? Or should we rather cook the meals at home by purchasing the vegetables and fruits, which would allow us to have all three meals every day?” the Minister stated.

long COVID. Some experts suggest such symptoms can even be seen in patients who have even suffered mild to moderate infections.

A judge has demanded an investigation after two members of an organised crime gang were able to successfully apply for £145,000 in Covid 'bounce back' loans.

CORONATION Street star Jack P Shepherd has returned to filming after catching covid. The actor - who plays David Platt in the ITV soap - was forced to call in sick to work after he caught the virus after realising he had lost his senses of smell and taste. He has now resumed filming on the soap after his bout with the illness.

Nikita Kuzmin has shared his devastation as he's had no choice but to pull out of a portion of the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour.The 24 year old, who recently competed on the main programme with Tilly Ramsay, took to his Instagram feed to announce the news to his 109,000 followers.The professional dancer shared a snap of himself in costume with Gordon Ramsay's daughter Tilly, 20, alongside two mirror selfies where he looks sad holding three positive rapid tests before explaining the situation. In the caption, he said: "So sad to be missing a portion of the Strictly Live Tour, but unfortunately I tested Positive for COVID-19." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. You can sign up at the top of the page.

Bella and Gigi Hadid's aunt Ghada Hadid passed away on Wednesday morning in Washington, DC.The native of Palestine had suffered a heart attack this week after coming down with COVID-19 and pneumonia, which put her in Intensive Care unit.Ghada's brotherMohamed Hadid, 73 - who is the father of Bella and Gigi as well as son Anwar whom he had with reality TV star Yolanda Hadid - shared the news of her death on social media. A sad loss for the family:Bella and Gigi Hadid's aunt Ghada Hadid passed away on Wednesday morning in Washington, DC A look alike: Bella closely resembles her aunt when she was young; seen this month'My beautiful eldest sister passed,' the businessman who lives in Los Angeles posted on social media.'My sister may God open the Gates of Heaven wide open and give Ghada an easy entry you will be among the most beautiful Palestinians in heaven Momma baba Magida Maha our beloved cousin Zuhair.' The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills guest star added, 'You have been a voice for peace.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, Park Byeong-Seug visited the Parliament on Friday (21).The Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea is in Sri Lanka on the invitation of Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena.Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, Secretary-General of Parliament Dhammika Dasanayake, and Sergeant-at-Arms Narendra Fernando welcomed the Speaker of the Republic of Korea and his delegation.Thereafter, the Speaker of the Republic of Korea will pay a courtesy call on Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena and then observe Proceedings of the House from the VIP Gallery.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo Crimes Division arrested an individual identified as ‘Ranale Ruwan’ from Ranna, in Hambantota on Thursday (20).‘Ranale Ruwan’ was wanted by authorities as it was believed that it was he who provide the hand grenade that was discovered at the All Saint’s Church in Borella on the 11th of January 2022.Sri Lanka Police said that the hand grenade was placed at the Church in Borella on the instructions of a retired doctor from Piliyandala, who was arrested on Monday (17).Investigations carried out by the Colombo Crimes Division revealed that a suspect detained by the Colombo Harbour Police is believed to have placed the hand grenade at the Church in Borella, and he was identified as a 65-year-old from Panamure.Police said that the suspect had visited the All Saint’s Church in Borella on the day of the incident, and his presence was captured on CCTV.According to Sri Lanka Police, investigations revealed that the hand grenades discovered at the Bellanvila Temple and Lanka Hospital in 2021, were placed on the instructions of the 75-year-old retired doctor who is already in police custody.Sri Lanka Police suspect that the doctor may have resorted to such action due to the trauma he suffered following the demise of his wife.However, Oshala Herath, the son of the arrested doctor, who is also a social and political activist, has denied the allegations made against his father.Earlier, Sri Lanka Police arrested three workers from the church over the incident.On the 13th of January 2022, two days after the discovery of a grenade at the church premises, the Head of Sri Lanka’s Catholic Church, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo said the discovery of a hand grenade at a Colombo

A Florida man has been arrested and charged with human smuggling after the bodies of four people were found on the Canadian side of the Canada-U.S. border. Marney Blunt reports.

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