Thousands of Protestors converge on Sri Lankan Presidents Office

A Florida teenager has died after he and a group of other teens took turns shooting each other with a firearm while wearing body armour in Belleview, Fla.

Today we are reporting 9,495 community cases, 551 hospitalisations and 15 deaths.

More Albertans can now be treated with an antiviral COVID-19 pill if they have a lab-confirmed infection. The province expanded eligibility for Paxlovid last week, but some care homes only gained access to the drug on Tuesday.

Thames Valley District School Board failed during a special meeting of the TVDSB’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday.The meeting was called in response to a growing number of staff absences tied to illness at the TVDSB and sought to have local medical officers of health field questions related to COVID-19.Last week, TVDSB associate director Jeff Pratt told Global News, “there have been hundreds of unfilled jobs on several occasions this week.”Lambeth Public School and Sir Isaac Brock Public School were also both temporarily closed on Friday due to “operational concerns related to staffing,” before reopening on Monday.

Canada’s top doctor is confirming our country is in fact in the sixth wave of COVID-19. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has the latest from Dr. Theresa Tam Tuesday.

In the latest edition of Health Matters, Su-Ling Goh tells us about how more Albertans can now be treated with an antiviral COVID-19 pill, how new technology to stop the spread of COVID-19 is coming to Edmonton International Airport and offers details about a chocolate recall that consumers should be aware of.

As public health restrictions lift, Canadians are being urged to be careful about large gatherings over the Easter long weekend. Jamie Mauracher reports on the advice from chief public health officer Dr.

One Tree Planted, an environmental charity. With each donation, the charity plants trees in North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe and the Pacific."Trees play a vital role in creating clean air and water, maintaining a healthy climate, and providing habitats for wildlife," the company said on its website.

Covid for two years. The event was bizarrely held in silence for the first time in its history last year and it was axed completely in 2020.

sixth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.In a board meeting on Monday, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) trustees backed a motion to write open letters to both the Ministry of Education and city’s medical officer of health to reinstate masking orders that expired in late March.The move comes following an April 5 Public Health Ontario report making a connection between the Omicron subvariant BA.2 and the potential for significant hospitalizations suggested Monday by the province’s medical officer. COVID-19 in the classroom: Concerns linger as Ontario schools weather sixth wave “So it talks about optimizing layers of prevention in K (Kindergarten) to (grade) 12 schools, including temporary re-implementation of masking requirements indoors and improved air quality, can reduce the risk of in-school transmission and related disruption for students, families and and educational settings,” trustee and former chair Alex Johnstone said during the HWDSB meeting.Johnstone went on to say that she didn’t understand why the province and the city are not taking more steps to limit infections and suggested the board should take action.“We have a responsibility to ensure that we have educators in our classrooms, so from the ability to operationalize alone, we need to be looking at masking as an option, just so we can continue to keep our schools open, which is our first priority.”Earlier in the day, Dr.

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden said Tuesday his administration will suspend a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summer. The move, which Biden announced during a visit to Iowa, is intended to tamp down prices at the pump that have spiked during Russia’s war with Ukraine. Iowa is a key producer of the corn-based fuel additive.A look at how that the decision to authorize year-round use of so-called E15 will impact gas supplies, prices and the environment.Most gasoline sold in the U.S.

NEW YORK - Authorities are searching for a Philadelphia man who they believe rented a U-Haul van in connection Tuesday morning's subway shooting in Brooklyn that left dozens hurt. Chief James Essex said police are searching for 62-year-old Frank R. James who they believe is the renter of the U-Haul van.

Amanita muscaria, commonly known as the fly agaric, a poisonous and psychoactive basidiomycete fungus, one of many in the genus Amanita. Native throughout the temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Ontario’s government is facing criticism after it was revealed the province’s chief medical officer of health went on vacation last week. Opposition members say Dr.

PHILADELPHIA - It’s not uncommon to hear about cash thefts at gas stations, but one gas station owner says they are dealing with candy thieves—and it’s getting out of control.Early Tuesday morning, just before 3:45 AM, surveillance cameras at PnP Gas on East Hunting Park Avenue say their surveillance cameras captured two people loading up bags of their candy.The store owner says when the pair tried to leave without paying for it, and realized an employee locked them in, they broke the door to escape."It’s very, very frustrating," store manager James Gill said.Philadelphia police are investigating a series of candy thefts at gas stations. Store employees believe one man is consistently behind the crimes and others will help.

Rising COVID-19 activity in a few Northeastern states appears to be driving a slight increase in national cases, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

From March 2020 to the emergence of the Omicron variant in late 2021, about 3.8 billion COVID-19 infections and reinfections occurred, with nearly 44% of the world's population infected at least once but with wide regional variations, estimates a statistical analysis of 190 countries and territories published late last week in The Lancet.

HARRISBURG, Pa. - A Pennsylvania couple has been charged with the theft and burglary of more than 250 vehicles, according to Attorney General Josh Shapiro. On Tuesday, authorities identified the couple as Keith Johnson and Jessica Fletcher of Yardley. Police say an investigation began after a series of unsolved car break-ins occurred in Bucks County over several months. The couple's crime spree spread across many counties in southeastern Pennsylvania, including Montgomery County and Philadelphia. Investigators say they also discovered that Johnson and Fletcher stole $150,000 in cash from a Philadelphia home on Christmas night in 2019.

Gilbert Gottfried has died at the age of 67, according to a post on social media written by his family.pic.twitter.com/STHhfpVSKU— Gilbert Gottfried (@RealGilbert) April 12, 2022“We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness. In addition to being the most iconic voice in comedy, Gilbert was a wonderful husband, brother, friend and father to his two young children.

China’s government relaxed the shutdown in areas of Shanghai Tuesday that have had no new Covid cases. Some people were allowed to leave their homes, and some food sellers were able to reopen.

Some people may experience more unusual Covid symptoms when they come down with the virus.

has died at the age of 67. Gottfried died from recurrent ventricular tachycardia due to myotonic dystrophy type II, a disorder that affects the heart, his publicist and longtime friend Glenn Schwartz said in a statement. Reactions from celebrities and fellow comedians poured onto social media platforms to memorialize the late star. FILE - Gilbert Gottfried visits Build Series to discuss "Gilbert" at Build Studio on Nov. 3, 2017 in New York City. Jason Alexander, known for his role as George Costanza on NBC’s hit series "Seinfeld," wrote on Twitter: "Gilbert Gottfried made me laugh at times when laughter did not come easily.

Health officials are investigating 74 cases of hepatitis among children under the age of 10 across the UK as they urge parents to be alert to the signs of the illness. All of the youngsters were admitted to hospital where medics picked up the cases. The UK Health Security Agency said it is examining 49 cases in England, 13 in Scotland and 12 across both Wales and Northern Ireland, all of which have occurred since January.

Anderson Cooper is sitting out from his show.

Approximately 2.4 out of every 1,000 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 developed myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle that typically follows viral infections, according to an international study published yesterday in the American Heart Association (AHA) journal Circulation.When including possible myocarditis cases, the rate increases to 4

Coronavirus infection rates are continuing to fall in all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester, according to the latest figures. Rates have dropped by more than 40 per cent in some local authority areas.

Canada’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Theresa Tam said Tuesday during a COVID-19 update that mask-wearing is recommended despite provinces ending their mandates, calling it a “transition period.” Tam said “we are in a difficult period, we call it the transition period, not only is the virus trying to find its way in the world and transitioning – and we’re transitioning from what I would hope is the acute crisis phase but into the somewhat unknown, uncertain territory of viral evolution.

Delaware State Police arrest 50-year-old Richard Cook for his 8th DUI offense.  GEORGETOWN, Del. - Delaware State Police arrested a man and charged him with his eighth DUI offense after a crash on Monday. On April 11, just before 3:00 p.m., state troopers responded to an accident in Georgetown, Del. Police say when they arrived to the scene, they found a black Nissan Quest, which had overturned onto its side in a wooded area near Dupont Boulevard. Police say Richard Cook, 50, was behind the wheel and two passengers, a 49-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man, both sustained non-life threatening injuries and were transported to Bayhealth Sussex Hospital. Police conducted a DUI investigation and took Cook in to custody at the scene. After searching Cook's vehicle, police say they found 2.04 grams of marijuana, suspected liquid heroin, drug paraphernalia, 2 fixed-knife blades, and a firearm. Authorities learned that Cook's driver's license was suspended, and he had been convicted for seven prior DUI offenses. He was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Drugs, Carrying a Concealed Firearm, and other related offenses. Cook was committed on a $39,501 cash bond.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 03: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Gilbert Gottfried hosts "Amazing Colossal Show" on Comedy Greats at SiriusXM Studios on February 03, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for SiriusXM) Actor and stand-up comedian Gilbert Gottfried has died at the age of 67, according to a family statement posted on Twitter Tuesday."We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness," the family posted, not specifying the medical condition.

Covid fines are making headlines as the PM and Chancellor of the Exchequer have been hit with fines for lockdown parties.

PHILADELPHIA - A man is in critical condition after police say he was shot multiple times in North Philadelphia Tuesday morning. The shooting occurred on the 1900 block of North 9th Street, near Tempe University’s campus and a SEPTA train station, around 11:30 a.m. Police say a 21-year-old man was shot eight times throughout the body and was hit in the abdomen, chest and legs.

Police are searching for Japiera A. Daniels, 21, of Philadelphia for assaulting a police officer during a motor vehicle stop last week.  PHILADELPHIA, Pa - Radnor Township Police are searching for a Philadelphia woman wanted for an assault on a law enforcement officer. Police say on Friday, April 8, Japiera A.

Kinder brand chocolate products have been recalled in Canada over fears of salmonella contamination.Last week, Kinder recalled several products due to possible contamination. On Monday, Health Canada announced several more items are being pulled from store shelves across Canada.Over 20 products are now on the recall list, ranging from Kinder Easter egg hunt kits to Christmas advent calendars.Health Canada confirmed in the recall notice that so far there have been “no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products in Canada.” Canada’s food industry making adjustments amid large bird flu outbreak Kinder brand chocolate products have also been recalled in Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, the U.K., Norway, Sweden, Spain and the United States.Among the recalled products (all with best before dates ranging from June 19, 2022, to Nov.

A South Ayrshire MSP has called for the heads of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Chancellor Rishi Sunak - after they were hit with police fines.

Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation is calling on Saskatchewan Minister of Education Dustin Duncan and the Saskatchewan government to immediately reinstate COVID-19 public health measures in schools.In a release from STF on Monday, the federation cites the latest COVID-19 wastewater data from the University of Saskatchewan as being a concern as it shows an alarming increase of 742 per cent in Saskatoon.Data for North Battleford and Prince Albert also show surges of 250 per cent and 56 per cent.“Saskatchewan educators want to be in schools along with their students, teaching and learning in a safe environment,” said Patrick Maze, STF president.“These new wastewater results are alarming and need to be taken seriously,” he added. Saskatchewan NDP calls on government to do more to address children’s hospital capacity Maze continues on to say that the province has a responsibility to keep students, staff and the greater community safe.“Our health system is over capacity and health-care workers are stressed.

A pedestrian walks along Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California on May 29, 2018 beneath a billoard from the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) warning of a drug resistant Gonorrhea. - A billboard on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood screams out a stark ATLANTA - The U.S.

NEW YORK - Kenneth Foote-Smith was on the Brooklyn subway train when a man started shooting Tuesday morning.  In a live interview with FOX 5 New York, he recalled the terror the passengers felt as it unfolded.Foote-Smith says he rides the N train to work every day.

Production issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are forcing J Balvin to reschedule his upcoming North American tour, Billboard reports. The reggaeton star, who performed the songs “Qué Más Pues?” with María Becerra and ”In da Getto” at the 2022 Grammys earlier this month, made the announcement Tuesday on his Instagram page.

Queen's appearances at her own Jubilee celebrations will be limited by her frail health which will make celebrations "very difficult." The Queen is set to celebrate 70 years on the throne this year at the ripe age of 95 but has battled health scares in recent months including a bout of coronavirus. And Royal biographer Angela Levin has hinted that there may be trouble ahead for Royal planners with the Queen's frail health limiting what she can and can't attend.

FILE IMAGE - New York Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin spearing at the Islamic Cultural Center of the Bronx on Jan. 16, 2022, in the Bronx, New York during a funeral for 15 people who died in an apartment fire. (Photo by J.

With new COVID variants, including Omicron hybrid strain XE, circulating, Karnataka Health Minister Dr. K Sudhakar urged all to complete their COVID-19 vaccination doses at the earliest. Also, the minister said that the state is prepared to face the 4th COVID wave. 

NEW YORK - A man wearing a gas mask dropped a smoke canister inside a Brooklyn subway train on Tuesday morning and then opened fire.10 people were shot and five of the victims were considered to be in critical condition.  6 other people suffered undisclosed injuries.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa - Philadelphia reinstated its indoor mask mandate on Monday, making it the only city in the U.S. to take the step back with restrictions. RELATED: Philadelphia mask mandate to be reinstated April 18 amid rising COVID-19 case countsIn the announcement, Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr.

Boeing has removed 141 airplanes from its backlog of pending orders, many of them because of what it termed geopolitical considerations including restrictions on sales because of sanctions like those imposed on Russia for its war against Ukraine.The big aircraft manufacturer said Tuesday it took 38 net new orders for planes in March, most of them single-aisle 737 Max jets. Air Lease Corp.

NEW YORK - At least 16 people were hurt when a gunman opened fire at a subway station in the Brooklyn borough of New York City Tuesday morning. Authorities said at least 10 people of the victims were suffering from gunshots wound, with five of those people in critical but stable condition. Other injuries included shrapnel and smoke inhalation.The suspect opened a canister of gas and then began shooting, said police.

Health officials investigating a hepatitis outbreak among young children have confirmed that the number of cases in Scotland has risen to 13.

Omicron BA.2 sub-variant was estimated to account for 85.9% of the coronavirus variants in the US, the national public health agency notified on Tuesday. The COVID-19 surge in Asia and Europe has raised concerns that another wave could follow in the country, but health experts believe it is unlikely.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa leading a protest opposite the President’s Office in Colombo on Tuesday (15) said that the government that promised relief, has only brought about the burden to the people.Sajith Premadasa was clear in his message to the government “Go home or allow the people to decide at a Presidential Election.”“The government led by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa must leave if they cannot do what they were elected to do, and let us carry on with governance,” he told the protestors.“We cannot bear this suffering anymore,” Premadasa told a gathering of thousands of protestors in Colombo, adding that the Rajapaksa Government, the Rajapaksa Family are responsible for the suffering and the time is now to send them home.“We are here to tell the government that ruined this country, to go home,” he said.Heavy security was experienced around the President’s Office when the protest was taking place, with protestors also making attempts to break through the police cordon to make their way into the premises.He said the Samagi Jana Balavegaya led government will bring back the Sri Lankan identity that was lost as a result of the actions of the present government.Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told the protestors that it is time to be prepared to save the country from the brink of destruction.“Thousands have come here with no fear of bullets, tear gas, bombs, water cannons, and even baton charges,” he said in a message aimed at the government.Commenting on the fuel crisis, Premadasa said that three middle-eastern governments have promised to supply fuel for two years with no up-front payment to a Samagi Jana Balavegaya led government.He said