BTS members RM, Jin and Suga have tested positive for COVID-19 after returning to South Korea

TheGrammy Awards and Sundance Film Festival are the latest in-person events to be affected by the COVID-19 Omicron variant.A statement published on behalf of the Recording Academy and CBS on Wednesday revealed thatthe 64th Annual Awards ceremony would be'postponed' out of an abundance of caution.Meanwhile, Sundancehas made the 'difficult' decision to make this year's festival completely virtual due to surging coronavirus cases. Taking a hit: The Grammy Awards and Sundance are the latest in-person events to be affected by the COVID-19 Omicron variant'After careful consideration and analysis with city and state officials, health and safety experts, the artist community and our many partners, the Recording Academy and CBS have postponed the 64th annual Grammy Awards show,' reads the official postponement announcement.The ceremony, which announced nominations in November, was originally scheduled to be an in-person event on Monday, January 31 held at the Crypto.com Arena in Downtown Los Angeles.

Canada’s chief public health officer Theresa Tam said on Wednesday that the qualifications for being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 were not changing in Canada at this point.

In an update on Wednesday, Calgary city officials said contingency planning is underway to prepare for staffing shortages as people are forced to isolate due to a positive COVID-19 test. Adam MacVicar reports.

Covid has turned many of our daily lives of upside down as we all learn to live with the so-called 'new normal'.

Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announced on Wednesday that the federal government will deliver 140 million rapid COVID-19 tests to provinces and territories this month as the Omicron variant spreads.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday there would be a “full investigation” after videos posted on social media appeared to show passengers on a Sunwing Airlines flight from Montreal to Cancun, Mexico, not wearing masks as they gathered in close proximity, singing and dancing in the aisle and on seats.

An award-winning befrienders project at an East Kilbride high school has adapted to meet the ever changing challenges of the Covid pandemic.

Covid cases in Renfrewshire have skyrocketed more than eight times higher than just five weeks ago when Omicron was first discovered, the Express can reveal.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden looked totally in her element as she took mirror selfies dressed in the most glamorous wedding gowns from designer @lauramaybridal's collection.Sharing the action with her 313,000 followers via Instagram Stories, the dancer extraordinaire revealed: "It's a wedding dress shoot!"How cool is that - especially as I'm going to get married?"It comes just a day after Amy opened up on her health woes, after feeling unwell and being forced to stay in bed over some the festive period.Scarcely able to conceal her excitement from spilling over as she sashayed around, she dazzled in a gown with long lace sleeves and a fishtail shaped body.Besides the mermaid vibes, she also donned a sassy cap-sleeved dress that would not have looked out of place on Paris Hilton, along with a white headband that channelled the style of a Disney princess.She followed up with special favourite, a floaty and partially sheer floor-length gown embossed with pale blue flowers and leaves."Actually obsessed with this one @lauramaybridal," she captioned the pic.Another elegant option featured white flower embroidery - and, judging by the broad smile on her face, Amy was delighted to be trying it out for size.The star's own hopes of wedding glory last year were dashed due to the pandemic, meaning that she and fiancé Ben Jones have as yet still not tied the knot.Since the wedding was postponed, she has had an action-packed few months, incorporating an emergency dash to hospital after a flare-up of the inflammatory bowel condition Crohn's disease and a disappointment when she and Tom Fletcher of McFly missed out on the Strictly 2021 trophy.Oti Mabuse and Dianne Buswell were scheduled to become bridesmaids on her big day.Yet

The Apprentice star Lord Alan Sugar has revealed that he suffered a broken septum after following the "harrowing" coronavirus protocols that were needed to film the latest series of the popular BBC show.The 16th series is set to air on January 6 as contestants battle it out to receive a £250,000 investment from the business magnate, 74.But in a new interview, the Hackney native has told how he was left with a broken septum after adhering to Covid protocols that included rigorous testing.The TV personality detailed the requirements that were necessary for the show's 16th season to go ahead.Lord Sugar also revealed the jaw-dropping number of Covid tests he's done in preparation for filming the show.He said: "The Covid protocol was harrowing, to make it simple."I think my last count I’ve done 79 Covid tests," he admitted.The business mogul told The Mirror and other publications: "I haven’t got Covid but I’ve got a broken septum in my nose here."His co-star, business executive Karren Brady, also had her say on working within strict Covid rules, explaining that they were necessary to keep everyone safe.She said: "I think it was a mammoth task in itself, keeping everybody safe, that was the priority of the production team and everybody who was involved."She went on to reveal that social distancing, mask-wearing and constant testing were all measures taken even when the cameras weren't filming.Lord Sugar's comments come after he hit out at former Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan, following his remarks about this year's honours list.Piers told his 7.9 million Twitter followers how "disappointed" he was that he wasn't included on the list and "will have to wait" for his turn.He wrote: "Very disappointed not to have

Abigail Breslin won’t stand by and let anti-maskers insult her late father Michael!

“And they should because the theatres are going to all lengths to make sure that people are safe in the theatre.“And if you wear your mask in the auditorium, you should be fine.”Les was speaking ahead of returning to the stage for a new production of Fat Friends: The Musical.The show will be touring around the country from this month, heading to regional theatres.It is based on Kay Mellor’s series of the same name, which was originally broadcast from 2000 until 2005.Viewers will remember it starred Gavin and Stacey stars James Corden, Ruth Jones and Alison Steadman.The new version sees Les star alongside Sherrie Hewson, Jessica Ellis and Lee Mead.

A young woman, who was unvaccinated, is now learning how to walk and talk again after being in a coma from contracting Covid-19.

A further 16,103 cases of coronavirus have been reported in Scotland – including 986 in Ayrshire and Arran.

The number of covid cases being reported in West Lothian has dropped as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today confirmed the isolation period will be cut from 10 to seven days from midnight.

With schools starting to return after the Christmas break, there are tighter rules in place as the first term of 2022 begins.

Residents in Stirling who test positive for coronavirus will now be able to exit isolation after just seven days.

The Scottish Government has confirmed NO new coronavirus deaths were reported in Tayside in the last 24 hours.

Hopes of football crowds returning to stadiums has been dealt a major blow after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced there will be no change to Covid restrictions in Scotland.

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced on Wednesday a two-week ban on incoming flights from eight countries, including Canada and the U.S., and tightened COVID-19 restrictions as authorities feared a fifth wave of infections.

CHARLOTTE Dawson won't be walking down the aisle until she's able to say 'I do' in true Dawsy style. Les Dawson's daughter has been engaged to rugby player Matt Sarsfield since September 2020 and she's got big plans for when they eventually tie the knot.

Driving Saskatchewan’s surge in COVID-19 cases is the highly contagious Omicron variant, with the province is reporting 117 confirmed cases and 1,992 probable cases.

COLOMBO (News 1st); SLPP MP Tissa Kutti Arachchi on Wednesday (5) said that Former State Minister Susil Premajayantha was sacked from office after analyzing state intelligence reports.“We have the State Intelligence Service. The intel can relate to the government, national security, alternative governments, and even the political atmosphere,” he told a press conference in Colombo adding that Susil Premajayantha was sacked as a result of such intelligence efforts.“It wasn’t just the statement he made at Delkanda pola.

A man who was allowed to discharge himself from a Lanarkshire mental health ward has died after walking in front of a train.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has tested positive for coronavirus and Angela Rayner will deputise for him at Prime Minister’s Questions, a party spokesman said.

Experts are concerned over a new Covid variant discovered in the south of France.

A mum drove her daughter, aged nine, from the UK to Italy so that her child could receive the Covid-19 vaccine.

A man died in hospital after walking in front of a train when he was allowed to discharge himself from a mental health ward.

Nicola Sturgeon will update MSPs in the Scottish Parliament on any possible change to the coronavirus self-isolation period as opposition parties call for the 10-day rule to be adjusted.

Clyde boss Danny Lennon warns that clubs may become ‘selfish’ and block loan deals, because they’re struggling for players due to Covid and injury issues.

Rutherglen Glencairn boss Willie Harvey can’t wait for his dugout return against Irvine Meadow, and says his Covid battle and recovery is the longest he has ever been out of football.

Nicola Sturgeon will give give an update to MSPs later today on the current coronavirus situation across the country.

Global’s Keith Baldrey has the latest ‘deep dive’ statistics on how the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is affecting B.C.’s hospitalization rates.

COVID-19 and frigid cold weather has both cancelled and delayed numerous flights across Canada and beyond. Tomasia DaSilva reports.

As hospitals become more strained by soaring COVID-19 cases, two Greater Toronto Area hospitals are now declaring a ‘code orange’, as illnesses among health workers spark critical staff shortages. Jamie Mauracher explains the potentially grave impact on all patients, not just those infected with the virus.

The frigid weather throughout western Canada may be a harsh kickoff to 2022, but it’s actually a welcome New Year’s bonus for one Calgary-area family. Here’s Gil Tucker on how the cold is helping one family cope with COVID-19.

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says additional COVID-19 health measures are a last resort as the Omicron variant drives active cases counts to record highs.

Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw updates the COVID-19 situation in the province on Jan. 4, 2022.

Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey explains why Dr. Bonnie Henry says she won’t be implementing new public health orders to help stop the spread of the Omicron variant.

Kingston Health Sciences Centre has updated its eligibility requirements for COVID-19 testing at the Beechgrove Assessment Centre.

In a Jan. 4 COVID-19 briefing, Dr.

At Tuesday’s COVID-19 update, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said B.C.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said at Tuesday’s COVID-19 briefing that schools are the best place for children right now and have been asked to safely operate with reduced staff if needed during this latest wave of the pandemic.

COVID-19 case numbers in Manitoba continued to climb Tuesday, as did hospitalizations, according to the latest details from provincial public health officials.

Sara Haines, 44, was absent from Tuesday's episode of The View due to COVID-19 exposure.It comes just one day after it was revaled that co-host Whoopi Goldberg, 66, had skipped out on Monday's episode after testing positive for the virus.'Sara was in close contact, so she's not here,' said co-host Joy Behar, who joked that the shrinking panel felt 'likeAgatha Christie.

Lupita Nyong'p tested positive for COVID-19.The Oscar winning actress tweeted her diagnosis on Tuesday morning, revealing that she was fully vaccinated and isolating.The movie star canceled her virtual interviews scheduled for her upcoming film, The 355, as well, according to Variety.Lupita tweeted: 'I too have tested positive for COVID-19. I'm fully vaccinated and taking care in isolation, so I trust I will be well.

This week's remaining episodes of Late Night with Seth Meyers have been scrapped after the host tested positive for COVID-19, Meyers revealed in a tweet on Tuesday.Seth, 48, shared the unfortunate news with fans but added that the 'good news' was that he felt fine, which he credited to the vaccine and a booster shot.He hosted an original broadcast on Monday but NBC has canceled the remaining four shows scheduled from Tuesday to Friday.

Secondary school pupils in North Lanarkshire are being asked to take a lateral flow test before returning to the classroom on Wednesday.