2,939 people in Ontario hospitals with COVID, 555 in intensive care

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets and Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets look on against the Boston Celtics during the first half at Barclays Center on February 24, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that NEW YORK - Brooklyn coach Steve Nash doesn't expect Ben Simmons to practice this week, making it unlikely the former 76ers star will be ready to play when the Nets visit Philadelphia on March 10.The Nets are hopeful Kevin Durant will return from his left knee sprain later this week, but it appears Simmons is still a ways off after not playing at all this season.His back began bothering him as he tried to increase his workload, and Nash said Monday before the Nets played Toronto that Simmons is unlikely to practice this week.Acquired in the trade deadline deal that sent James Harden to the 76ers, Simmons said during his introductory press conference in Brooklyn that he hoped to be ready for the game in Philadelphia.

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COVID on Tuesday, with 278 in intensive care units.This is up by 65 hospitalizations but a decrease of one in ICUs since the previous day. Last Tuesday, there were 1,038 hospitalizations with 319 in ICU.The province recently began distinguishing between those who were admitted to hospital directly because of COVID, and those who were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for the virus.Of the 914 people in hospital with COVID-19, 45 per cent of them were admitted because of the virus, while 55 per cent were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for COVID-19.Of the 278 people in ICUs with the virus, 80 per cent were admitted because of COVID, while 20 per cent were admitted for other reasons.

Ukrainian CCTV appears to show a Russian missile strike a government building while cars drove past the building on the sixth day of Moscow’s invasion. "Fox & Friends" aired footage which originally appeared in a Sky News blog post on Ukraine. In the video, cars drive past the Kharkiv Region state administration building on the Freedom Square in eastern Ukraine. PUTIN'S 40 MILES OF KILLING MACHINES TAUNT UKRAINE'S CAPITAL: LIVE UPDATESWhen paused, a missile remains clearly visible just before a devastating explosion consumes the building.

make their way to Horsetail Fall on the eastern side of El Capitan, hoping to catch a glimpse of something spectacular.At the end of February, the setting sun hits Horsetail Fall at an angle that illuminates the top of the waterfall, making the flowing water look molten.General views of the Yosemite Firefall natural phenomenon at Horsetail Fall ending in a pinkish hue on February 24, 2021 in Yosemite, California. (Photo by AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images) Horsetail Fall isn't as popular as the more well-known Yosemite Falls or Bridalveil Fall, but it's still quite impressive.

Delhi in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative tally to 18,60,236, said the state health department on Tuesday. The positivity rate has reached 0.80%.

The Scottish Government has confirmed that 21 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours.

The Scottish Government has updated its guidance on lateral flow tests as the country continues to emerge from the worst of Omicron Covid wave.

AUSTIN, Texas - Texans head to the polls on Tuesday as the Lone Star State kicks off the 2022 midterm election season, picking their nominees for governor, attorney general, congressional seats and more.With the next state primaries not coming until May, Texas will be far ahead in offering the first glimpse of just how far to the right the Republican Party will shift in a state where many in the party have already tightened their embrace of former President Donald Trump. It will also preview what messages are sticking for Democrats.Incumbent Republican Gov.

Wastewater data has provided some key insight into COVID-19 decision making over the past two years and while still important, it may not offer the insight it once did.

Saskatchewan entered a new era in the fight against COVID-19 on Feb. 28 with the lifting of all provincial mandates, but many are not quite ready to ditch the mask.

We’re happy to report that it appears as if the Queen has recovered from COVID-19!

Queen Elizabeth II is back to her virtual duties! The 95-year-old monarch was seen for the first time on Tuesday since testing positive for COVID last month. ET previously reported that the queen is double vaccinated and boosted. After postponing several virtual events due to her illness, the British monarch held two virtual audiences from Windsor Castle with the ambassadors of Andorra, Carles Jordan Madero, and Chad, Kedella Younous Hamidi, as well as Soraia Maria Valls Pinilla. For the occasion, Elizabeth was seen in green looking to be in good spirits. In addition to postponing several virtual events due to illness, the queen also postponed a diplomatic reception planned to take place at Windsor Castle on Wednesday due to the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Though Elizabeth has avoided public appearances, ET previously learned that she was carrying on with «light duties» amid her COVID battle, which included keeping up with her red boxes, which contain government advisories and parliamentary papers at her desk. Last week, a source confirmed to ET that the queen did have her weekly call with UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.

The Queen has returned to her royal duties nine days after testing positive for Covid-19, Buckingham Palace have confirmed. Her Majesty, 95, felt well enough to speak to foreign diplomates after postponing a number of engagements last week. One Tuesday 1 March, the 95 year old received two audiences from His Excellency Mr Carles Jordana Madero and His Excellency Mr Kedella Younous Hamidi.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); The Public Utilities Commission states that there will be a 5-hour power cut during the day and two and a half hours at night tomorrow (02).” PUCSL is reluctantly compelled to approve CEB request (due to nonavailability of fuel ) for 7 and half hours long power cut island-wide for tomorrow (2/3/22). Power shedding for all areas will be 5 hours between 8 am to 6 pm.

Omicron is causing 'milder' infections as compared to Delta, the variant has significantly changed the future course of COVID mostly because of 3 reasons. First, the variant spreads faster than the previously identified ones. Second, it shows immune escape properties. Third, people infected with Omicron have reported a wide range of symptoms that are distinct from one another. Recent studies have shown apart from flu-like symptoms like sore throat, fever and body ache, patients are also complaining of irritations in skin, tongue and other parts, which are less talked about but can be equally disturbing. 

The accommodation and food services sector continued to be heavily reliant on Government Covid supports in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

COVID-19 public health measures have now been lifted in Alberta.On Saturday morning, Premier Jason Kenney announced the province would move into Stage 2 of its reopening plan on March 1. Alberta to end most remaining COVID-19 restrictions on March 1 This marks the end to all indoor and outdoor public gathering limits, the lifting of capacity limits at large entertainment venues and the end of the provincial work-from-home order.

Police are investigating after a woman was found shot and killed in Strawberry Mansion on Tuesday morning.  PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that took place early Tuesday morning.According to police, officers responded to the 3400 block of West Huntingdon Street in Port Richmond after receiving multiple 911 calls about a shooting.Authorities say a woman was found on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to her head.She was bleeding and unresponsive, according to police.After being rushed to the hospital, she was pronounced dead at 4:31 a.m., police say.Police say there was no identification on her and she is currently listed as a Jane Doe.Chief Inspector Scott Small said the only items at the scene were a set of car keys near her body. No shell casings or ballistic evidence was found near her, according to Small.Police believe at least five bullets were shot because several houses on the street were struck by gunfire, authorities say.Several houses on Huntingdon Street were also struck by gunfire, according to police.  This is a developing story.

Queen Elizabeth reportedly enjoyed a reunion with some of her beloved family as she continued her recovery from Covid-19.The 95 year old is said to have spent some time with Prince William, Kate Middleton and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis after coming out of self-isolation. Great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth, is also said to have enjoyed a catch-up with Princess Beatrice and her baby daughter Sienna over the weekend.

COVID-19 system has come to an end and capacity limits have been dropped as of Tuesday.The government said the two public health measures would be lifted as part of its reopening plan as the province inches closer to returning to life before the global pandemic began in March 2020.Businesses do have the option of keeping proof of vaccination in place if they choose to do so, the government said.Premier Doug Ford has also previously said the proof of vaccination requirement would be a temporary measure when it came into effect in September 2021.Physical distancing requirements and indoor/outdoor social gathering limits have also been dropped.However, masking in indoor public settings will remain in place. Ontario to end COVID proof of vaccination March 1, mask mandate to remain in place Masking is one of the last remaining provincial measures that has not yet been eliminated.Ontario’s chief medical officer of health Dr.

As the war in Ukraine rages on, Edmontonians are turning to each other for comfort as many worry about what could happen to loved ones overseas. Sarah Komadina reports from a rally held at the University of Alberta.

COLOMBO (News 1st); A worsening shortage of fuel has brought Sri Lankans of all walks of life to mile-long ques across the island, with little hope for a solution over the coming days.“We have never experienced anything like this in our lifetime. It is a disaster”, noted a senior citizen, forced to queue up for hours for a few liters of fuel.The situation has worsened with farmers, already struck by the fertilizer crisis, left with no fuel for machinery used to harvest crops.

LOONA have tested positive for COVID-19.On February 28, Blockberry Creative announced via LOONA’s fan cafe that three of the girl group’s members, Haseul, Yeojin and Vivi had been diagnosed with the virus two days prior. As a result, the group will not be participating in the filming for episode of the upcoming second season of Mnet’s TV competition Queendom.Earlier today (March 1), the agency shared that other eight members – Heejin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, Choerry, Yves, Chuu, Go Won and Olivia Hye – have also been diagnosed with COVID-19 since their previous announcement.

Several coronavirus rules have been relaxed across Scotland as the country attempts to live with the deadly virus.

Some independent suppliers of Personal Protective Equipment to the health service in Northern Ireland increased prices by up to eight times after the outbreak of the Covid pandemic, according to a report published today.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka is currently facing an electricity crisis and many have called on the authorities to immediately rectify the issue.One of the main areas of concern is the illuminating of street lights at night across main roads.The General Public has called on authorities to move towards energy-efficient and sustainable methods for street lights.Residents in Colombo are proposing for street lights to be illuminated in a zig-zag pattern so that the amount of electricity consumed can be reduced.

Subsidy rates for the Government's Employee Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) are to be cut further from today.

A man shot and killed his three children, their chaperone and himself during a supervised visit with the kids Monday at a church in Sacramento, California, authorities said.

New satellite images are providing a clear look at the sheer size of the Russian military convoy advancing toward the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.

Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder opened up to the crowd about his experience contracting COVID-19.“I got the COVID right before we were supposed to start practicing, probably five, six weeks ago, and literally saw my life flash in front of my eyes,” Vedder said while addressing the audience at Los Angeles’ YouTube Theater on February 25, after his daughter Olivia performed her Flag Day track ‘My Father’s Daughter’.“I’ve done some very good things for my body and I’ve also had a lot of fun and I’ve done some things that would be termed some kind of abuse,” he joked. “I won’t get into the details.

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney continues pitching Alberta oil in the wake of Canada banning imports of Russian oil. A Calgary Russian church appears to have been subjected to a hateful sign of aggression.

Concerns are rising over how long Kyiv can continue to defend itself, as a huge convoy of Russian troops and weaponry closes in on Ukraine’s capital. Associated Press journalist Joe Federman reports on the ongoing situation and mood in the city, amid worries it could soon be overwhelmed.

Thousands of Ukrainians are trying to flee the wrath of Russian forces. As Crystal Goomansingh reports, the Polish border is becoming so crowded that some people are changing course.

From vast economic sanctions to ejections from international organizations, Russia is getting increasingly isolated from rest of the world after invading Ukraine. As Jackson Proskow reports, the conflict has only united Western countries, with one historically neutral nation even picking a side.

Under mounting pressure to offer more help, Canada has agreed to send more lethal weapons and equipment to Ukraine, as it fights an invasion from Russia.

Covid-19 cases in the country, the Uttarakhand government has allowed the opening up of swimming pools and water parks in the state. However, political rallies and demonstrations remained prohibited until March 10, 2022. The presence of employees in all the offices of the state will be ensured with full capacity, the state government said in its order.Government of Uttarakhand allows the opening up of swimming pools and water parks in the state. pic.twitter.com/xQKQMwv7wt

PHILADELPHIA - Ukraine's resistance fighters continue to hold strong against a full-scale invasion from Russia, but a member of parliament on the front lines says they still need help amid another day of bombardment. Russian troops have been advancing slowly on the capital city of nearly 3 million people. On Monday, a military convoy consisting of hundreds of armored vehicles, tanks, artillery and support vehicles was no more than 17 miles (25 kilometers) from the city center, according to satellite imagery from the Maxar company.It was believed earlier Monday to be 17 miles (25 kilometers) long, but additional satellite imagery showed it stretching for 40 miles.

HTML PDF, 1.99 MB, 63 pages This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.This document outlines the government’s plan for living with COVID-19. This plan - underpinned by vaccines - will remove the remaining legal domestic restrictions while continuing to protect people most vulnerable to COVID-19 and maintaining resilience.

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a woman was driving on one of Philadelphia's busiest streets Monday night when she was grazed in the back of the head by gunfire.Police Chief Inspector Scott Small told reporters that officers found a 35-year-old woman pulled over of Roosevelt Boulevard around 7 p.m. with a graze wound to the back of the head. She was rushed by police to Albert Einstein Medical Center and placed in stable condition, Small said. The shooting victim told police she was driving on the southbound side of Roosevelt Boulevard near 5th Street when she heard a loud bang and noticed her head was bleeding.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Authorities say a man shot and killed his three children, one other person and then turned the gun on himself at a church in Sacramento on Monday, the sheriff's office confirmed.Officials said law enforcement officers swarmed an Arden-Arcade neighborhood around 5 p.m. after reports of gunfire. Deputies responded to a church in the area where they found five people dead.The victims included three children under the age of 15.

COVID-19,” but it doesn’t mean immediately returning to life as it was in 2019 and authorities should be refining their message, experts say.Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, is now using the phrase, as are Toronto’s top doctor, Ontario’s health minister and Premier Doug Ford.Shifting from the predominant message of “stay home” to “learn to live with it” is going to be difficult for a lot of people, said Dr.

COVID-19-related deaths on Wednesday, raising the death toll in the region to 365, including 52 victims already in 2022.“Today we are reporting four deaths in our community related to COVID-19,” Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang, medical officer of health, stated.

Guelph General Hospital is reporting Wednesday that it is treating 28 patients who have tested positive for COVID-19, while 34 staff members are off work due to the virus.In the past week, the number of patients has dropped by three, while the number of staff away has dropped by eight.Across Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph, public health reports 38 people are in the hospital with COVID-19, including nine in an intensive care unit. Ontario long-term care visitor restrictions under review, new minister says Guelph’s coronavirus death toll has reached 50 during the pandemic with one new fatal case reported on Monday.Testing has captured three new cases in the city, raising its total case count to 8,908.

Omicron wave has plateaued in the province, some medical experts say there are signs society may be headed for a stage where we live with a form of COVID-19 on a regular basis.Some infectuous disease specialists have speculated the Omicron variant could shift COVID-19 from “pandemic” to “endemic,” meaning the circulating virus no longer has the steep waves of outbreaks that hammer hospital capacity and force society to adapt.Thomas Tenkate, a professor with Ryerson University who specializes in health and safety, says he interprets messaging last week from Premier Doug Ford and the province’s chief medical officer as saying “we’re not ever going to get rid of COVID.” Omicron and living with COVID: Why the new variant might change the timeline “So we have to work out how do we manage that in a way that ensures the health care system isn’t overwhelmed,” Tenkate told 900 CHML’s Hamilton Today.“Those measures are very similar to the measures that we’ve been using already.”He says the acceptance of being in an endemic stage revolves around a “thought process and control options” similarly used for seasonal flu and other respiratory viruses.“I suppose they’re using that term, ‘learn to live with it,’ because it’s sort of saying it’s not going to go away,” said Tenkate.Niagara Region’s acting medical officer says although the vaccines are protecting Ontarians and some of the world, there are no indications that population immunity from COVID will be achieved.“Even if we do get that endemic state, immunity is going to wane over time and we’re going to lose that equilibrium,” Dr.