COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka will impose 12-hour power cuts on Friday (01), announced the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka.Groups ABCDEF:2 hours from 4 AM to 6 AM4 hours from 8 AM to 12 PM6 hours from 4 PM to 10 PMGroups GHIJKL:2 hours from 6 AM to 8 AM4 hours from 12 PM to 4 PM6 hours from 6 PM to 12 AMGroups PQRS: 2 hours from 4 AM to 6 AM4 hours from 8 AM to 12 PM6 hours from 4 PM to 10 PMGroups TUVW: 2 hours from 6 AM to 8 AM4 hours from 12 PM to 4 PM6 hours from 6 PM to 12 AMGroups MNOXYZ:3 hours and 30 minutes from 5.30 AM to 9 AM2 hours from 4 PM to 6 PM .

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Ever Forward, ‘cousin’ ship to Ever Given, still stuck after 3 weeks

After three weeks stuck in the Chesapeake Bay, the massive container ship Ever Forward still isn’t free.

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Fourth Covid vaccine dose recommended for over 65s

The National Immunisation Advisory Committee has recommended a fourth Covid vaccine dose for everyone aged 65 and older.

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School hours extended by one hour

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Education announced that school hours have been extended by one hour from April 18th, 2022.Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Prof. Kapila Perera stated that these steps have been taken to complete the school hours from the first school term which commences on the 18th of April to the end of the 23rd of December, 2022.Accordingly, school schedules, including interim vacations, have been submitted to the principals, he said.

COVID-19: B.C. to provide fourth dose of vaccine

Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has more information on fourth doses of vaccine, or second booster shots, and why the National Advisory Committee on Immunization warns provinces to be ready for a quick rollout.

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Ontario reveals some details of fourth dose strategy while defending 6th wave response

Ontario’s Minister of Health says the province will be offering fourth dose boosters to age groups lower than NACI recommends. While saying more details will be revealed on Wednesday, Christine Elliott was once again forced to defend her government’s management of the latest pandemic wave.

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COVID-19: B.C. vaccine card mandate set to be dropped on Friday

British Columbians will no longer be required to show proof of COVID-19 immunization to attend a concert, eat at a restaurant or go to the gym as of Friday, April 8.

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Non-smoker hit with $400 smoking fee from car rental company

A B.C. woman who is a non-smoker is warning others after she was hit with a $400 USD smoking fee from Sixt Rent a Car.

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Ford says Ontario is experiencing a ‘little spike’ of COVID-19 but it’s manageable

Doug Ford says the province is in the midst of “a little spike” of COVID-19 but that it is manageable.The COVID-19 hospitalizations reported today in Ontario are up roughly 30 per cent compared to a week ago.The province is reporting 857 people in hospital with the virus today, compared with 655 last Monday. Ontario COVID update: 857 people in hospital, 168 in intensive care There is also a small increase in the number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care — to 168 from 158 a week ago.When asked about the situation today at an unrelated announcement, Ford said the “little spike” was expected and that he will continue to follow the advice of the chief medical officer of health.He says the province has added more acute care beds and now has antiviral pills available, so it is well prepared.“We’ve also built up hospital capacity — 3,100 acute care beds, we’re better prepared,” he said.

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6-hour power cuts approved from 5th – 8th April

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has approved for power cuts that would last for six hours and thirty minutes from the 5th to the 8th of April 2022.GROUPS ABCDEFGHIJKL:4 hrs from 8 am to 5 pm2 hrs & 30 min from 5pm to 10pmGROUPS PQRSTUVW:4 hrs from 10 am to 6 pm2 hrs & 30 min from 6pm to 11pmGROUP CC1:3 hrs & 30 min from 6.00 am to 9.30 am

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Life or death: Penalty phase for Parkland school shooter begins with jury selection

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Jury selection in the deadliest mass shooting ever to go to trial will begin Monday with preliminary screening for the panel that will determine whether Nikolas Cruz will be put to death for murdering 17 students and staff members at a Parkland, Florida, high school.Court officials say 1,500 candidates or more could be brought before Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer, prosecutors, and Cruz’s public defenders for initial screening over the next several weeks. The final panel will comprise 12 jurors plus eight alternates.

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Sunday’s (3) power cuts reduced to 1 hour & 40 minutes

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka announced that the scheduled power cut duration has been reduced from 6 hours to 1 hour & 40 minutes for tomorrow (3rd April ) as CEB started receiving stocks of fuel.Groups ABCDEFGHIJKLPQRSTUVW will experience power cuts for 1 hour and 40 minutes from 5.30pm to 10.30pm.

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Okanagan fruit growers react to foreign worker quarantine program ending

Okanagan fruit growers are happy the B.C. Government has lifted its temporary foreign worker quarantine program.

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For sale: Off-the-grid island home tucked inside a Florida state park

want to be alone on a giant island. A home located within Florida’s Cayo Costa State Park is for sale for $3.5 million and comes with all the amenities you can imagine — except for neighbors. On 1000 Cayo Costa, you’ll find a stately island mansion on a sprawling 1.8-acre property along the Gulf of Mexico. The home gives "resort vibes" and even comes with its own private dock for you to have easy access to your boat, which you’ll obviously need to access the island.Aerial view of 1000 Cayo Costa.

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Power cuts for Saturday (02)

COLOMBO (News 1st); The CEB’s request for 8 hours and 30 minutes power cut was approved by the PUCSL due to limited supply of fuel for thermal power plants, for tomorrow (02)Groups ABCDEF4 hours from 8am to 12pm3 hours from 4pm to 7pm 1 hour & 30 minutes from 9pm to 10:30pm.Groups GHIJKL4 hours from 12pm to 4pm3 hours from 6pm to 9pm 1 hour & 30 minutes from 10:30pm to 12am.Groups PQRS4 hours from 8am to 12pm3 hours from 4pm to 7pm 1hour & 30 minutes from 9pm to 10:30pm.Groups TUVW4 hours from 12pm to 4pm3 hours from 6pm to 9pm1 hour & 30 minutes from 10:30pm to 12am.Groups MNOXYZ3 hours and 30minutes from 5.30am to 9am.

Ford recalls 737K vehicles to fix oil leaks, trailer brakes

FILE-A company logo stands outside the Ford car plant. (Photo by Paul O'Driscoll/Bloomberg via Getty Images) DETROIT - Ford is issuing two recalls covering over 737,000 vehicles to fix oil leaks and trailer braking systems that won't work.The oil leak recall includes the 2020 through 2022 Ford Escape SUV and the 2021 and 2022 Bronco Sport SUV with 1.5-Liter engines.

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Public viewings to be held for Trooper Branden Sisca Friday

Trooper Branden Sisca was a recent graduate of the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. (Pennsylvania State Polcie)PHILADELPHIA - Public viewings will be held Friday for Trooper Branden T. Sisca, one of two troopers killed by a suspected drunk driver on I-95 last week. Two viewings will be held at the Boyd-Horrrox-Givnish Funeral Home in Norristown from 12-3 p.m.

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Philadelphia's enforcement of plastic bag ban begins Friday

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia’s plastic bag ban goes into effect Friday after delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The ban will prohibit businesses from using single-use plastic bags for purchases. The ban was originally passed by Philadelphia City Council in December of 2019, and was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Orlando FreeFall death: New details expected Friday after teen's deadly fall from ride

ORLANDO, Fla. - More details are expected to be released on Friday about what happened when a 14-year-old fell to his death from the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park.Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried will hold a news conference at 11 a.m. to talk about the horrible accident that has captivated the nation as the state continues to investigate.

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Bloated Putin 'constantly' accompanied by top cancer doctor as rumours of poor health grow

Vladimir Putin is “constantly” accompanied by a doctor specialising in thyroid cancer as rumours of his ill health refuse to disappear, a new investigation shows.Surgeon Yevgeny Selivanov, of Moscow's Central Clinical Hospital, has flown to the Russian leader no less than 35 times in Black Sea resort Sochi, his favourite place of residence.The respected doctor’s thesis - showing his area of medical expertise - was entitled: ”Peculiarities of diagnostics and surgical treatment of elderly and senile patients with thyroid cancer".This follows reports that Putin is dying in agony from terminal bowel cancer, according to intelligence from the Pentagon and in Ukraine. His “puffy face” is a sign he is taking chemotherapy drugs or steroids and his unsmiling expression shows he is in constant pain, US sources say.The recent discovery by investigative media Project (or Proekt) media - blocked in Russia and now functioning from abroad - backs recent theories that Putin declared war when he was suffering medical problems hidden from the Russian people.

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New School District of Philadelphia superintendent to be announced Friday morning

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Board of Education will announce Friday which of its three finalists will be the next superintendent of Philadelphia's public schools. Following a six-month search, the School District of Philadelphia narrowed its candidates to John L. Davis Jr., Krish Mohip, and Tony B. Watlington Sr.

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CDC: 37% of US teens had poor mental health in pandemic

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today that almost 4 out of 10 US adolescents are experiencing poor mental health, a trend exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Russian troops leaving Chernobyl nuclear power plant, Ukraine operator says

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When God gives rain and CPC gives fuel, CEB can give power: CEB Chairman

COLOMBO (News 1st); When God gives rainfall and the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation gives fuel, electricity will be supplied, says the Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), M.M.C. Ferdinando.Speaking at a press conference today (31), the CEB Chairman stated that when the country receives a diesel ship, the power plants can be soon activated, which will reduce the duration of power cuts. A heated situation also arose when a journalist proceeded to question the Minister of Power, Pavithra Wannaarachchi with regard to the plan of the Government in the near future regarding the power crisis, to which the Minister responded saying she does not know when it will rain.However, the journalist responded, saying that if he wanted to know of the next time when it will rain, he would inquire the Meteorology Department, and not the Minister, she still proceeded to say that she has no knowledge of the next time when it will rain, and alleged that just because there is no power, the media should not attempt to strike fear into the general public with regard to the matter.What really is the status of the power sector in Sri Lanka?The CEB Chairman M.M.C.

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‘Power cuts because we cannot meet the demand’ – CEB

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board M.M.C. Ferdinando has said that Sri Lanka is forced to suspend the supply of electricity as the CEB cannot meet the demand.“We cannot generate over 300 MW of power from hydropower plants, and we need 800 MW of power from 6:30 PM to 10 PM daily from hydropower plants, and we cannot generate that requirement.

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Mobile Communication affected by Power Cuts

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Technology said that telecommunication signal issues have arisen in some areas due to continuous power cuts for several hours.Secretary to the Ministry of Technology, Jayantha de Silva said that this situation had arisen due to the NON-availability of Diesel for the generators during power outages at the signal towers.As a result, the signal towers are inactive and several issues have arisen, including access to internet services in their respective coverage areas.The Secretary further said that a program has been initiated to supply diesel to every signal tower.He said that special software has been prepared for the relevant process.

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Biden promotes fourth vaccine doses as BA.2 Omicron subvariant surges

With the BA.2 Omicron subvariant now the dominant strain in the U.S., there are concerns of another COVID-19 surge this spring. Jackson Proskow looks at the push to get Americans to take a fourth dose of the vaccine.

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13-hour power cuts for Thursday (31)

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka will impose 13-hour power cuts on Thursday (31), announced the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka.Groups ABCDEF: 3 hours from 3 AM to 6 AM 4 hours from 12 PM to 4 PM 6 hours from 6 PM to 12 AMGroups GHIJKL: 3 hours from 12 AM to 3 AM4 hours from 8 AM to 12 PM6 hours from 4 PM to 10 PMGroups PQRS: 3 hours from 3 AM to 6 AM4 hours from 12 PM to 4 PM6 hours from 6 PM to 12 AMGroups TUVW: 3 hours from 12 AM to 3 AM4 hours from 8 AM to 12 PM6 hours from 4 PM to 10 PMGroups MNOXYZ: 3 hours and 30 minutes from 5.30 AM to 9 AM 2 hours from 4 PM to 6 PM

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10-hour power cuts announced for Wednesday (30)

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka will impose 10 hours of power cuts on Wednesday (30) due to the unavailability of fuel for 750MW of thermal capacity,Groups ABCDEF: 10 hours from 2 PM to 12 AM Groups GHIJKL: 6 hours from 8 AM to 2 PM & 4 hours from 6 PM to 10 PM Groups PQRS: 10 hours from 2 PM to 12 AMGroups TUVW: 6 hours from 8 AM to 2 PM & 4 hours from 6 PM to 10 PMGroups MNOXYZ: 10 hours from 8 AM to 6 PMLocations for the respective groups :Group_ABCDEFGHIJKL_R7Group_PQRSTUVW_R5Group_MNOXYZ_R0

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Free Covid lateral flow tests will only be available to certain people from Friday

coronavirus tests will only be available to certain people from this week.Universal testing is set to come to an end on Friday (1 April).This means people will have to pay if they want to get a lateral flow test.The measure comes as part of the UK government's 'Living with Covid' plan, with the virus being treated like other respiratory infections.However, according to the new plans, which were revealed on Tuesday (29 March), free symptomatic testing will be provided for certain people, such as patient-facing NHS workers. Under these proposals, asymptomatic lateral flow tests will also continue next month for certain settings where the possibility of coronavirus spreading quickly is at a high level.

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Four Arizona suspects arrested in connection to drug, weapons trafficking involving baby, DPS says

PEORIA, Ariz. - The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) says an investigation into a group trafficking large amounts of meth and illegal weapons to Mexico has ended in the arrest of four suspects.In February of this year, Bart Graves, a DPS spokesperson, says detectives with the DPS's Border Strike Force Bureau and the Pinal County Investigations Unit began an investigation into the coordination between the suspects, saying drugs and high-powered rifles were believed to be headed from Arizona to Mexico.By mid-March, detectives and SWAT conducted an operation that led to the arrest of the four suspects, one of them being a 17-year-old boy. Graves says five guns and 127 pounds of meth were seized."As the suspects were being arrested, detectives discovered one of the suspects had his one and a half year-old infant with him, with firearms in the vehicle next to the child.

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Sri Lanka pushes China aside; India to build hybrid power plants

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has pushed aside China and given the nod to India to develop three Sri Lankan wind farms on islets between the countries.This can be seen as a victory for New Delhi after the project was taken away from a Chinese firm.Sri Lanka and India have signed six Memorandums of Understanding on Monday (28) when Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S.

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Sri Lanka, India sign 6 MOUs for MRCC, Digital Identity and Power Projects

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka and India have signed six Memorandums of Understanding on Monday (28) when Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S.

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COVID-19, flu an especially dangerous pair

Adult COVID-19 patients also infected with the flu are four times more likely to require mechanical ventilation and 2.4 times more likely to die than if they had COVID-19 alone, finds a UK study published late last week in The Lancet.

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Bodies of Marines killed in NATO drill crash returned to US

A U.S. Marine Corps carry team carries the transfer case containing the remains of Marine Gunnery Sgt. James W.

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7-hour power cuts announced for Tuesday (29)

COLOMBO (News 1st); Many areas in Sri Lanka will experience 7-hour power outages on Tuesday (29) said the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka.The schedule is as follows:Groups PQRSTUVW:5 hours from 8.30 AM to 6.30 PM2 hrs & 15 min from 6.30 PM to 11.00 PMGroups ABCDEFGHIJKL5 hours from 8 AM to 6 PM2 hrs & 30 min from 6 PM to 11 PMClick here to check at what time you will experience a power cut.

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Power Cuts scheduled for Monday (28)

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan authorities have decided to impose power cuts on Monday (28).Monday (28)Groups PQRSTUVW:2 hours and 15 minutes from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM1 hour 50 minutes from 5:30 PM to 11 PMGroups ABCDEFGHIJKL:3 hours and 20 minutes from 8 AM to 6 PM 1 hour 40 minutes from 6 PM to 11 PM

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Antibodies could determine fourth vaccine eligibility - study

The level of antibodies in a person's blood could be the most effective way to determine if they need a fourth Covid-19 vaccine, and if so when they should get it, new research has indicated.

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PUCSL permits to extend power cuts by one hour

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) states that due to the unexpected high energy demand during the weekend, the PUCSL has permitted for the existing power cuts to be extended.The decision has been reached at the Ceylon Electricity Board’s request, and accordingly, power cuts for areas P,Q,R,S,T,U,V and W between 9 AM until 3 PM will be extended by one hour for today (27).The existing power cut schedule for today (27) will be thus amended as follows;Sunday Groups PQRSTUVW:1 hour from 9 am until 3 pm2 hours from 3 PM to 11 PMGroups ABCDEFGHIJKL:2 hours and 15 minutes from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM 1 hour 15 minutes from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PMPower Cut Schedule: Click Here

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Covid-19 update: Hong Kong cuts 14-day flight suspension rule to 7 days

Hong Kong government said in a statement.

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Clocks are going forward – here's what it means for your health

Spring officially commenced on 20 March, and we've already started to see the weather brighten up over recent days. The evenings are beginning to become brighter and the temperature is already on the increase, as we all get prepared for summertime. Clocks are now set to go forward on Sunday 27 March at 01:00, allowing more daylight in the evenings and less in the mornings.

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Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dead at age 50, band says

Taylor Hawkins, the longtime drummer for rock band Foo Fighters, has died, the band announced late Friday.

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New job, ride for teen driver who drove red truck in Texas tornado

AUSTIN, Texas - The teen driver who survived being hit by a tornado says he is getting a new job and a North Texas car dealer wants to give him a new truck.Video of 16-year-old Riley Leon and his red truck has been viewed thousands of times since the Texas tornado on Monday in Elgin. Riley told FOX 7 he was going back home from a job interview at Whataburger.A company spokesperson said Thursday it was her understanding he has been hired at their Manor location, but was awaiting confirmation from their Human Resources department that he has officially been hired.Riley told FOX 7 his red truck was hauled away by the family’s insurance company. He provided a picture of the truck before it was smashed by the storm and earlier explained its a personal loss.

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Power Cuts scheduled for Saturday (26) and Sunday (27)

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan authorities have decided to impose power cuts on Saturday (26) and Sunday (27).SaturdayGroups PQRSTUVW:3 hours from 9 AM to 6 PM1 hour 40 minutes from 6 PM to 11 PMGroups ABCDEFGHIJKL:3 hours and 20 minutes from 8 AM to 6 PM 1 hour 40 minutes from 6 PM to 11 PM Sunday Groups PQRSTUVW:2 hours from 3 PM to 11 PMGroups ABCDEFGHIJKL:2 hours and 15 minutes from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM 1 hour 15 minutes from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PMPower Cut Schedule: Click Here

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Police identify man, 33, shot and killed in Kensington Friday morning

PHILADELPHIA - A man has died after police say he was shot overnight in Kensington. The shooting occurred just before 12:30 a.m.

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Kerawalapitiya Power Plant stops electricity generation as it has run out of fuel

COLOMBO (News 1st); Electricity Generation at the Kerawalapitiya Power Plant was suspended on Friday (25) morning, as the power plant had run out of fuel.This was confirmed by the Ceylon Electricity Board.

Power Cuts announced for Friday (25)

COLOMBO (News 1st); Power cuts will be imposed for Friday (25), announced by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka on Thursday (24).Power Cuts for Friday (25)Groups PQRSTUVW:4 hours and 30 minutes from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM1 hour 50 minutes from 5:30 PM to 11:00 PMGroups ABCDEFGHIJKL:3 hours and 20 minutes from 8 AM to 6 PM 1 hour and 40 minutes from 6 PM to 11 PMFor local areas that will be affected click here.

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Rising covid cases are blamed for latest poor A&E figures

Bed blocking and covid cases are contributing to poor performance at Paisley’s struggling Royal Alexandra Hospital.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

12-hour power cuts for Friday (01)

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