As new rules on close contacts and testing come into effect tonight, here are seven things we learned from the HSE's latest Covid-19 briefing. Vaccine milestone 10 million vaccine doses have now been administered in Ireland.

2.47 million of those are boosters and third doses. HSE chief executive Paul Reid said they have capacity to do a lot more vaccines currently, and demand is not as strong as it was before Christmas.

Mr Reid said there is now plenty of evidence that the impact of the Omicron variant is not as severe. But the rise in cases has continued to put a strain on the healthcare system, he said. PCR system near max capacity There is a 'significant' decrease in the number of people being referred by their GPs for Covid testing, said Paul Reid.

That in turn has been leading to increased availability of PCR testing. But the HSE's vaccination lead Damien McCallion said that PCR capacity is still "pretty close to maxed out" at 300,000 tests per week.

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2 charged in November threats to Central Bucks South High School, police say

WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Authorities announced Monday that two more individuals have been charged in connection to bomb threats made to Central Bucks South High School in November. Officials from the Warrington Township Police Department say the bomb threats were submitted to the school through the Safe2Say program on November 16, 2021. Previously, a juvenile was arrested and charged in connection to the threat, which brings the number of total individuals charged to three. It is not known if these two individuals were also juveniles. Police say they do not believe there is anyone else involved in the planning or carrying out of the threats.

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Delaware mask mandates in schools, indoor settings to be lifted, Gov. Carney says

Kids wear masks as they return to school in Hillsborough County in August of 2021. DOVER, Del. - A universal indoor mask mandate in Delaware is set to be lifted on Friday, while the state's school mask requirements are set to be lifted late next month, Gov.

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Swann calls for removal of further restrictions in NI

Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann has said the resignation of DUP First Minister Paul Givan had removed the opportunity for the Executive to discuss the removal of further Covid-19 restrictions in Northern Ireland.

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Canada wins first-ever Olympic medal in ski jumping at Beijing Games

Canada has won a historic bronze medal in mixed team ski jumping at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

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Delhi clocks 1,151 new Covid cases, 15 deaths in a day; positivity rate at 2.62%

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Covid-19 situation to dictate decision of airfare cap: Govt

fare capping are subject to the prevailing Covid-19 situation in the country, said VK, the minister of state for civil aviation, on Monday.

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Jack Fincham reveals huge transformation as he ditches booze after mental health battle

Love Island star Jack Fincham has given an update on his mental health after being open about his struggles last year. The reality show winner confessed to struggling with "not wanting to be here" while dealing with money issues and loneliness to podcaster James English earlier this year.However, Jack, 29, has turned his life around and is now putting his all into his upcoming celebrity boxing match and is positive about the future.When asked if boxing had helped him with his mental health, Jack agreed that it has helped him out of his slump.He told the Daily Star: "100%, you feel like you've achieved something.

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New Jersey mask mandate: Murphy to drop school mask requirement, NYT report says

TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey will soon no longer require students and school employees to wear masks, according to the New York Times. The report adds that the mandate will go away the second week of March, marking the first time since the start of the pandemic that New Jersey Districts will be permitted to allow students and teachers to stop wearing masks.Murphy is expected to officially announce the change during his regularly scheduled COVID-19 briefing at 1 p.m.

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CEB has NOT sought permission for scheduled power cuts – PUCSL

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Public Utilities Commission said that the Ceylon Electricity Board has not requested permission for scheduled power cuts on Monday (7).However, the Ceylon Electricity Board noted that there may be power cuts if power plants run out of fuel or encounter a technical issue.Janaka Ratnayake, the Chairman of PUCSL said according to the available data is evident that the power generation is sufficient for the day and power cuts are unlikely for the next two days if sufficient fuel stocks are delivered.Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila noted that fuel was provided to the CEB even after the agreed period for fuel delivery expired.‘The CEB publicly said that they would obtain fuel from IOC and India,’ said the Minister adding the CPC delivered fuel stocks to last for 10 days instead of 7 as requested by the CEB.The Minister further said that the Energy Minister has no issue if the CEB is in talks with IOC orr is making emergency purchases for electricity.

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Some Covid patients may lose their sense of smell forever, new study suggests

Covid-19 has caused thousands to temporarily lose their sense of smell but some might never get it back, a study suggests. Typically losing the ability to smell and subsequently taste lasts no more than a couple of weeks after catching coronavirus.

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Ukraine-Russia crisis: Germany's Scholz to meet with Biden, Macron heads to Moscow

MOSCOW - International efforts to defuse the standoff over Ukraine intensified Monday, with French President Emmanuel Macron holding talks in Moscow and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Washington to coordinate policies as fears of a Russian invasion mounted.The buildup of an estimated 100,000 Russian troops near Ukraine has fueled Western worries of a possible offensive. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan warned Sunday that Russia could invade Ukraine "any day," triggering a conflict that would come at an "enormous human cost."Russia has denied any plans to attack its neighbor but demands that the U.S.

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Spotify won't be 'silencing' Joe Rogan amid controversy: CEO

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Frontier and Spirit to merge, creating nation's 5th largest airline

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Peng Shuai says sex assault allegation was 'enormous misunderstanding'

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This low-cost blood-thinning drug may treat and prevent Covid. Details here

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School District of Philadelphia's new mask mandate goes into effect Monday

PHILADELPHIA - Another new mask mandate is in place and goes into effect Monday morning for the School District of Philadelphia. The new rule is that clothe masks can no longer be worn as the only protection. Instead, 3-ply disposable masks must be worn. Double masking is allowed with clothe masks so long as a 3-ply disposable mask.Officials say the 3-ply disposable mask is more effective in preventing the spread of COVID-19."The one bit of advice that we've continued to put out there is that people should be flexible in understanding that things change very quickly from time to time," officials said.

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Man, 23, dies after being shot multiple times in West Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A young man has died after he was shot multiple times in the West Philadelphia section of the city. The shooting happened at approximately 11:20 p.m.

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Police: 2 women steal thousands of dollars worth of makeup from Ulta in Chester County

EXTON, Pa. - Police in Chester County are searching for two women they stole thousands of dollars worth of makeup from an Ulta. Police say the incident happened in Exton on Thursday. According to police, the women had a system that allowed them to steal that much merchandise in a short amount of time. The total value of the makeup stolen was approximated to be $10,000. The day before, police say a man came into the store and asked questions and took pictures.

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2 hurt after fire breaks out at Holmesburg apartment building

PHILADELPHIA - A 2-alarm fire broke out overnight at an apartment building in the city's Holmesburg section. Officials say the fire broke out around 3:15 a.m.

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62-year-old man shot, killed during carjacking in Rhawnhurst, sources say

PHILADELPHIA - A man has died after he was shot and killed during a carjacking in the city's Rhawnhurst section late Sunday night. The shooting happened in the rear yard of a home at approximately 8:12 p.m. on the 2100 block of Afton Street. Police say the unidentified 62-year-old man was shot once in the right side of the abdomen.

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Phillip Schofield's house almost floods while he's isolating with covid

Phillip Schofield was relaxing at home ready to watch some Sunday night TV when his house started flooding. The Dancing on Ice star documented his unfortunate leak before getting ready to watch the ice skating show on ITV, as Stephen Mulhern stepped in to host with Holly Willoughby.

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P’ment to meet on Tuesday (8); Amendments to Mahapola Fund to replace CJ as Chair

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lankan party leaders have decided to convene Parliament on Tuesday (8) and continue sessions until Friday (11).According to a statement from the Office of the Leader of the House of Parliament, two orders under the ‘National Medicines Regulatory Authority Act, No 5 of 2015’ will be produced to Parliament.In addition, the second reading of the ‘Lalith Athulathmudali Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Trust Fund’ will take place on Tuesday (8) and two amendments to the respective legislation will be produced as well.The statement noted that an amendment will be produced to replace the Chief Justice, who serves as the Chairperson of the ‘Lalith Athulathmudali Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Trust Fund’, with a retired Supreme Court Judge of a retired Auditor General.Further, an amendment will be made to replace the subject minister, who serves as a member of the ‘Lalith Athulathmudali Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Trust Fund’, with a representative nominated by him.On the 11th of February 2022, a condolence motion with respect to the late Minister Mangala Samaraweera will be moved in Parliament.

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Andrea Bordeaux was 'fired' from Run The World after she refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19

The actress Andrea Bordeaux says she was fired after she refused to get a COVID-19 vaccination for her Starz series Run The World.In an Instagram post from this weekend, the 34-year-old actress denied that she had chosen to leave the series, as was reported by Deadline on Friday, and instead claimed she had been kicked off the show.'Despite what the article says, I did not opt to leave the series and Lionsgate made no efforts to find a workable solution. I was fired,' she wrote in her lengthy caption.

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Israel's PM talks with Biden about Islamic State, Iran

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 27: U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in the Oval Office at the White House on August 27, 2021 in Washington, DC.

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Kylie Jenner, Travis Scott welcome baby boy

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SNL's Pete Davidson booed at Syracuse game for remarks against city

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Comedian and Saturday Night Live actor Pete Davidson is learning what goes around, comes around, after he was booed at a Syracuse University game on Saturday.Davidson has repeatedly made negative comments about the city, dating back to 2019.According to Storyful, after run ins with the police while filming a movie in the area, Davidson that year referred to Syracuse as "trash" during a Howard Stern interview. He also told Variety that the city "sucks."RELATED: Pete Davidson and Colin Jost buy Staten Island ferry boatLocal residents didn't forget and let Davidson know that when he appeared on the jumbotron alongside businessman Adam Weitsman at the Carrier Dome during Syracuse’s game against Louisville on Saturday.SNL cast member Pete Davidson attends the 3rd annual New York Police and Fire widows' &amp; children's benefit fund kick off to summer benefit at Empire Hotel Rooftop on May 19, 2015 in New York City.

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Snowboarder Max Parrot wins Canada’s first gold at Beijing Winter Olympics

Max Parrot captured Canada’s first gold medal at the Beijing Winter Olympics in men’s snowboard slopestyle on Monday.Parrot dominated the slope alongside teammate Mark McMorris, who won bronze. It’s the second straight Olympics that Parrot and McMorris have shared the podium in the event.A native of Bromont, Que., Parrot’s gold-medal win is an upgrade from his silver at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Games.

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GL & Jaishankar discuss Sri Lanka’s energy security, investments, fishermen issue

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as Scots kids given 'vaccine overdose'

Scottish Labour’s health spokeswoman Jackie Baillie last night called for an urgent inquiry as it emerged four children were given Covid vaccine overdoses more than twice the approved amount.

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Stacey Dooley reveals three simple things that help keep positive mental health

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Road traffic numbers hit pre-pandemic levels, but fewer use public transport

The number of cars on Irish roads has hit pre-pandemic levels, but there are fewer people travelling on public transport.

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Thousands of Sri Lankan health workers on strike

COLOMBO (News 1st); Health workers across Sri Lanka including nurses, and Public Health Inspectors are on strike citing multiple demands.They resorted to the indefinite trade union action from Monday (7) against the government’s failure to remove salary anomalies and address their grievances, despite recent token strikes.The unions demand that the authorities eliminate existing salary disparities in the sector just as they eliminated the teacher and principal salary anomaliesAs a result of the strike, Clinics, Dispensaries, Blood Tests, as well as COVID-19 testing, did not function across many government hospitals in Sri Lanka.This in turn caused serious inconveniences to the general public, according to reports.

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This states to withdraw all Covid curbs from February 15

Assam government had tightened Covid curbs to contain the transmission of the Omicron variant of coronavirus. The state prohibited the entry of non-vaccinated people to public places, except hospitals. It said that all people are required to carry proof of being fully vaccinated while visiting public places/spaces.

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Canada Post may overhaul mail delivery services: Ottawa

Canada Post may be on the verge of an overhaul that could include ways to make it more profitable and more manageable. As David Akin tells us, some possible changes include removing rural post offices.

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Australia to reopen borders to tourists on 21 February

Australia will reopen its borders to tourists from 21 February, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced, ending some of the world's strictest and longest-running pandemic travel restrictions.

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Trucker protests: Ottawa declares state of emergency amid ongoing demonstration

As the trucker convoy demonstrations against COVID-19 restrictions in Canada’s capital continues into a second weekend, Ottawa’s mayor has now declared a state of emergency. Mike Drolet explains what this means.

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Fully vaccinated Canadians who get COVID-19 can get booster 3 months after positive test: NACI

During a COVID-19 update Friday, Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam said fully vaccinated Canadians who experienced a COVID-19 infection should wait at least three months to get a booster shot after symptoms start or testing positive, according to Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI).

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Covid-19 vaccines currently in use in India: Sputnik light jab added to list. Complete list here

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Chick-fil-A Valentine’s Day trays return this year

Photo: Chick-fil-A If the way to your partner’s heart is through their stomach, then Chick-fil-A has just the right way to express your love this Valentine's Day.The popular fast-food chain is once again offering heart-shaped containers for some of its most popular options ahead of February 14.Customers can choose to go the sweet or savory route. The different Valentine’s Day trays come with 30 nuggets, 10 Chick-n-Minis, six chocolate chip cookies or 12 brownie halves."Nothing says, "I love you" like Chick-fil-A Nuggets," the restaurant said. Photo: Chick-fil-A RELATED: The top-selling Valentine’s Day candy by state revealedThe special trays are available now while supplies last at participating restaurants.

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Poilievre can be a ‘strong’ leader but uniting Tories is a challenge: former minister

Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre’s announcement Saturday to run for the party’s leadership and become Canada’s next prime minister is being widely endorsed by fellow Tory members of Parliament.Poilievre, the Tories’ finance critic, is the first candidate to launch his bid for the Conservative Party of Canada’s top spot after MPs forced Erin O’Toole out of the position this past week. The Conservative leadership race has already started Among those who pledged their support to the Ottawa-area MP is John Baird, a former federal Conservative cabinet minister.In an interview with The West Block‘s Mercedes Stephenson Sunday, Baird said Poilievre has the qualities to be a “very strong leader,” but unifying a fractured Conservative Party will be a challenge.“He’s someone who I think will galvanize Conservatives, not just in the parliamentary caucus, but across the country and galvanize Canadians,” said Baird, who served as the minister of foreign affairs from 2011 to 2015 in then-prime minister Stephen Harper’s cabinet.In a three-minute video released on social media Saturday evening, Poilievre didn’t mention the Conservative Party by name or the leadership contest, saying only that he wants the job as prime minister.The race to replace O’Toole, who was ousted by Conservative MPs in a vote on Wednesday, is well underway with thousands of new memberships sold, a source told Global News on Friday.

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'Time for optimism' as most Covid-19 restrictions lifted

Almost all public health restrictions to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in Ireland have been lifted today, following the latest advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team.

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Covid: 14,555 PCR-confirmed Covid cases, with 5,406 antigens registered

The Department of Health has been notified of a further 14,555 new PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19, as well as 5,406 positive antigen tests logged through the HSE portal.

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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

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