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COLOMBO (News 1st); 27 Sri Lankans continue to remain in Ukraine and have expressed their unwillingness to leave, revealed Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Professor G. L.

Ukraine must hold off Russia’s attack for the next seven to 10 days to deny Moscow claiming any sort of victory, said a senior government official, as more than 2 million refugees fled the biggest assault on a European country since World War Two.Vadym Denysenko, adviser to Ukraine’s interior minister, said Russia was desperate for at least some kind of victory, citing the cities of Mariupol or the capital Kyiv as the most likely targets.“They need at least some victory before they are forced into the final negotiations,” Denysenko wrote on Facebook.“Therefore our task is to stand for the next 7-10 days.” U.S. rejects Poland’s offer to supply fighter jets to Ukraine, says it’s not ‘tenable’ Russia said it would provide humanitarian corridors on Wednesday for people fleeing Kyiv and four other Ukrainian cities.

Patients of a North Vancouver doctor will now be looking for a new physician.

A North Vancouver doctor is telling her patients they need to find a new doctor at the end of the month. She says she’ll be out of a job because she’s unvaccinated.

Royal Caribbean International’s new Wonder of the Seas ship made its debut in the U.S. on March 4, 2022, at Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades in Florida.

Edmonton councillors voted to drop the city’s face coverings bylaw on Tuesday, after a lengthy discussion on the topic. Morgan Black reports.

Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said after two years, many adjustments will be needed as society moves from dealing with COVID-19 as a pandemic to living alongside it as an endemic disease.

From the so-call “Freedom Protests”, to when will the border completely reopen, Paul Haysom talks with Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino about some of the biggest issues his ministry faces.

Health Minister Jason Copping announces he has directed Alberta Health Services to lift its COVID-19 vaccination mandate for staff on March 10, five days earlier than a draft directive leaked last week indicated.

It’s been exactly two years since Alberta’s first confirmed case of COVID-19, Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said while looking back at how the pandemic played out and where the province goes from here.

Starting March 14, Health Minister Jason Copping said Alberta youth between the ages of 12 and 17 will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as long as their second jab was at least five months ago.

Peter Andre revealed to fans that his mum Thea's health is "really declining" as she gets older.The 49-year-old star who is only one year away from turning 50, is oping to visit his elderly parents in Australia as soon as possible, with the current situation making him "sad".In particular, the last two years have been tough for Peter and his family due to the Covid-19 pandemic - with Australia enforcing a strict ban on travel.While the Mysterious Girl hitmaker had been looking forward to marking his milestone birthday, the chart topper also admitted that he is riddled with worry that Thea's health is getting progressively worse.The doting father of four wrote in his weekly New magazine column: "I feel great about being a year away from 50."I dreaded turning 40 but actually my forties have been really amazing, I feel relaxed, and in a very happy place career wise and personally."The only thing that worries me about turning another year older is that my parents are getting older and my mum's health is really declining, which makes me sad.""But everything else is going well and I feel great," he added.Just weeks ago, Peter was overwhelmed as he took to social media to share his glee that coronavirus restrictions were finally lifting in the country that he grew up in.Peter, who was born in London but raised in Australia had even toyed with the idea of moving back to his homeland but knew this would be tricky because of his four children and wife Emily who are UK-based.The singer showcased a news article from the BBC that stipulated restrictions changes down under.He said: "I am so, so, so, happy."As a desperate attempt to see his family, Peter even contacted the Australian embassy, explaining that his mother Thea had been

COVID-19 can cause the brain to shrink, memory loss, U.K. study finds At least 130 staff cases are currently active at LHSC, down from 136 on Monday, March 7. Monday’s tally was the first update to be released by LHSC since Feb.

PHOENIX - The wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner, who was arrested in Russia last month, thanked everyone for their support of the Phoenix Mercury center while she deals with apparent legal troubles.Cherelle Griner posted a picture Sunday of her with the basketball star and wrote a message to fans awaiting more details about the WNBA player’s incident."Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me regarding my wife’s safe return from Russia. Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated," Cherelle Griner wrote on Instagram.

WHO has issued an appeal for funding to support Ukraine’s health services and care for the country’s refugees. To learn more, or to donate, visit the WHO Foundation.

A Grenfell Tower Inquiry chief has been appointed as the new boss of the NHS in Greater Manchester - as the health service undergoes sweeping changes.

COVID-19 Tuesday afternoon.Jason Copping and Dr. Deena Hinshaw are scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m.

COVID-19 cases in Eabametoong First Nation.The virus spread rapidly through the remote community located about 300 kilometres north of Thunder Bay, Ont., triggering a lockdown that shut stores and public facilities while residents were advised to self-isolate to prevent further infections.It all happened as the province was gradually lifting public health measures against COVID-19 and infection rates were declining in much of southern Ontario.In Eabametoong, however, about 170 of the community’s roughly 1,400 residents were ill with the virus in mid February, according to Chief Solomon Atlookan. Due to a limited number of homes and public facilities, it was a challenge for residents to isolate to curb the spread of COVID-19, he said.“It was a massive infection rate here in the community and it sort of took everybody by surprise,” Atlookan said in a phone interview.

As the tire tracks fade from the so-called “freedom convoy” that occupied downtown Ottawa streets, some of the Telegram forums devoted to the convoy have taken up the torch of a new cause: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

A Rochdale man is taking on an incredible challenge to raise awareness of men's mental health.

There have been claims that Vladimir Putin could be seriously ill, with some suggesting he may have cancer.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Like much of Central Florida, the rain came pouring down at Disney's Hollywood Studios on Monday night. Guests were seen running for cover in social media posts as streets became flooded.  Some came prepared with their ponchos in hands. This was a rare, summertime-style rain event where the Gulf of Mexico sea breeze collided with the Atlantic sea breeze over the Interstate 4 corridor.

The Minister for Health has said the highest number of people with Covid-19 "in quite some time" are being treated in hospitals.

Roman Kemp has recalled how he couldn't stop crying and thought of taking his own life during his mental health struggle.The 29 year old, whose pal Maura Higgins recently "denied" a romance with him, opened up on what he went through on Dragons' Den star Steven Bartlett's podcast The Diary of a CEO. Capital Radio DJ Roman explained that he thought ending his life was "the only way to stop" the pain he was going through as he worried about everything from the way he looked to his tax bills. In a bid to normalise men speaking out about their mental health, he told Steven, also 29, that he contemplated jumping in front of a train back in 2019 after coming off antidepressants and hitting rock bottom.

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The families of healthcare workers who died with Covid-19 in the first phases of the pandemic will be eligible for a €100,000 payment from the State.

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B.C. health officials release a written report Monday, March 7, with the COVID-19 case numbers over the weekend.

COVID-19-related travel restrictions, Premier Jason Kenney cited scientists and international restrictions as a way to prove his decision to do so.In a mid-afternoon tweet on Sunday, Kenney said in a video he will be introducing a motion later this week to call on the federal government to drop “pointless” COVID-19 travel restrictions, saying they are no longer sensible nor defensible from a public health perspective.The six-minute video points to a variety of health experts, including Canada’s top doctor Dr. Theresa Tam.

Roman Kemp has revealed he used to think taking his own life was the "only way to stop" the pain he was going through.The Capital Breakfast star, 29, has opened up about his harrowing mental health battle, and the suicidal thoughts he used to suffer.Roman said he "couldn't stop crying" at one point in his life, and he was worrying about everything.The radio host bravely spoke about hitting rock bottom on Steven Bartlett's Diary of a CEO podcast.On the podcast, the former I'm A Celeb star explained he thought about jumping in front of a train in 2019 - after coming off antidepressants.Speaking on the episode, he said: "When you're in that zone, in an absolute spiral, everything goes into a blur."All I know I was in my house sat in my pants and I couldn't stop crying."I couldn't stop worrying about everything. My head was going like a whirlwind."He went on to say he felt hopeless as he struggled against the voices in his head.Roman continued: "I was worrying about stuff that wasn't even logical."I can't describe what my brain was telling me.

Social determinants of health (SDOH) tied to COVID-19 death rates varied by race and community type in the first year of the pandemic, suggests an observational spatial analysis involving 3,142 counties in all 50 US states and Washington, DC.

In a joint statement today, three global health groups urged countries to prioritize monitoring SARS-CoV-2 in wildlife, given growing concerns that continued spread could create virus reservoirs in animals.

COVID-19 situation at the three major hospitals in Kitchener and Cambridge continues to improve, as on Monday Waterloo Public Health reported that there were 22 patients there suffering from the virus, including 12 who were in need of intensive care.Twenty-two is the lowest number of patients the hospitals have treated since the end of 2021. More than 6 million dead from COVID-19 as pandemic enters 3rd year That said, a new COVID-19 outbreak was reported at Grand River Hospital’s Freeport campus, which is one of seven active outbreaks in places of concern including four at hospitals.Another new one was also announced in a congregate setting while three others came to an end including one at the Fairview Mennonite Home in Cambridge, another in a congregate setting and a third in the shelter system.The outbreak in the shelter system had lasted for just under two months and had claimed the life of one person while 90 people had tested positive for the virus over its course.There were no new deaths reported by Waterloo Public Health on Monday, leaving the death toll at 400 including the 87 victims thus far this year.The agency also reported that there were 136 new positive tests for the coronavirus, lifting the total number of cases recorded in the area since the pandemic began to 40,858.This puts the rolling seven-day average number of new daily cases back to 49.3.

The Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay will today lead a briefing for media organisations to provide updates on the response to the Omicron outbreak.

Conestoga College in Kitchener were back on campus Monday as the school returned to full in-person learning.The school announced it would make the move on Friday, saying that, “a number of procedures are in place to continue to protect the health, safety and well-being of the college community as on-campus activities expand.” Ford government earmarks $13.8M to Waterloo Region post-secondary schools for repairs, upgrades The procedures include having all students, employees and visitors wear a college-issued mask as well as having proof of vaccination.“These measures reflect the best guidance available from public health experts, as well as local, provincial and federal government officials,” the school noted.The area’s two other major post secondary institutions have also made the return to campus. Could Omicron have been predicted? First-of-its-kind technology possibly foresees variants On Feb.

Last Monday, LHSC was caring for 44 patients with five or fewer in adult critical care. There are five or fewer COVID-19 inpatients in Children’s Hospital with zero in pediatric critical care. The same figures were reported last Monday.LHSC says of its 46 COVID-19 inpatients, 13 are being treated for COVID-19, while 33 are being treated with COVID-19, meaning they were admitted for a different reason and were found to have an incidental COVID-19 infection.

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holiday has just become a whole lot easier for jet-setting Brits eyeing up a Easter trip to Greece.A crucial coronavirus rule change by the Greek government could tempt more families to spend the school break abroad next month. From next week on March 15, holiday makers heading to Greece will no longer need to fill in a passenger locator form as travel restrictions around Europe are gradually relaxed.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has landed in England and is holding talks to further aid Ukraine in the ongoing conflict. Europe bureau chief Crystal Goomansingh has the latest developments in Europe.

The EU’s foreign policy chief said on Friday he has urged China to use its influence with Moscow to respect Ukraine’s sovereignty, adding that if the U.N.

A total of 19,852 new Covid-19 cases have been reported since Saturday, according to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, with more than 800 people with the virus now being treated in hospital.

Queen Elizabeth, 95, made her first in-person appearance on Monday, March 7 after recovering from COVID-19. The British monarch was pictured graciously shaking hands with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, 50, at her residence at Windsor Castle in England. The Queen looked healthy and had a big smile on her face. She was dressed in a stylish blue floral dress for the meeting.

Kate Garraway has reportedly suffered another misfortune following her husband Derek Draper’s long-term effects after catching Covid-19 as his business — which she took over as director of amid his health issues — has folded.The 54 year old mentioned having fears of “money running out” paying for Derek’s aftercare treatment and now a source alleges she is facing more difficulty as Derek's psychotherapy company Astra Aspera Limited has struggled to “keep going". After falling seriously ill with Covid-19 in 2020, Derek has been looked after by carers and wife Kate — leaving little time for the Good Morning Britain presenter to be able to focus on the couple's business.

Coronation Street's Abi Webster was finally getting her life back together, things went downhill as her one night stand with Imran Habeeb came back to bite her.A brand new trailer has teased plenty of upcoming drama as Abi is left for dead in a horror car crashWith Kevin and Jack leaving her, Abi soon turned back to drugs with one of her old crew - leaving Toyah Battersby terrified for her.And on Sunday (March 6) she went on a drug-fuelled drive with dealer Dean before collapsing on the side of the road, suffering from contractions and dialling 999 to announce she was having a baby.Fans saw Abi abandoned by Dean and her phone battery dying before she could confirm her location to the emergency services.And now ITV have teased upcoming scenes with Abi in hospital, as a nurse tells her: "The man who brought you in said he found you by the side of the road."We need to get him or her out, now."A tiny baby can then be seen lying in an incubator surrounded by wires and tubes, before the scene switched to that nurse telling her co-worker Aggie Bailey: "She gave birth and then did a runner!"Abi’s hospital bed lies empty after Abi fled the hospital without waiting to be discharged - and without taking her baby, who she names Alfie after her son Seb’s favourite teddy bear.Aggie responds: "Poor woman - god knows what state she must be in!”, before Toyah arrives at the hospital and says: “The doctor said that Abi’s had a baby?!"And that seems an appropriate moment for the camera to cut to Abi sitting in the stolen car, before ramming it through a heavy set of wooden doors and straight into a wall.The chilling trailer ends with the airbag erupting in Abi’s face and her lying unconscious against the steering wheel - and leaves plenty

LOS ANGELES - Daylight saving time (DST) — that one-hour clock adjustment observed by most of the United States — occurs on March 13, and this can leave many Americans, well, tired.Each year, it forces weary clock owners to shift their devices an hour ahead, usually before bed Saturday night, to ensure being on time for Sunday morning activities. The "Spring Forward" clock shift occurs each year at 2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March — or March 13 in 2022. "Falling Back" occurs on the first Sunday in November. The new shift means the dawn's early light will break through later than it has during the months of standard time and the twilight's last gleaming will extend deeper into the evening.While the one-hour shift in time may seem minute, it can still cause sleep disruptions for some people and lead to a reduced quantity and quality of sleep. In 2019, more than 2,000 adults in the U.S.