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COVID-19: Saskatchewan restaurants struggle to stay open amid staffing challenges

The restaurant industry is no stranger to the pains of the pandemic and the Omicron variant is forcing the industry to face a virus hurting people’s livelihoods.

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Cabinet approves to import Nadu & Short Grain rice

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers approved to import of 200,000 MT of Nadu Rice and 100,000 MT of GR 11 short Grain Rice as a substitute for Samba Rice.The proposal was presented by the Ministry of Trade to ensure the availability of the required rice consignments in the open market.Joint Cabinet Spokesperson Minister (Dr) Ramesh Pathirana told reporters that the rice will be imposed from India and this decision was made as rice production in the country has dropped this year and has resulted in high prices for locally produced rice.He said the imports will be awarded to Sathosa and private importers.

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Nicola Sturgeon to give covid update today as First Minister hints at long term shift away from restrictions

Nicola Sturgeon is set to issue an update on the state of the coronavirus pandemic to the Scottish Parliament later today.

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Alberta Health Services internal memo forecasts sharp rise in COVID-19 patients

There are growing concerns about the impact the fifth wave of COVID-19 will have on Alberta hospitals.

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Province not considering mandating social distancing in large venues that already have capacity limits

With the rapid spread of Omicron, many of us are questioning if we should be attending large events. The province is limiting capacity at venues that seat over 1,000 people, but is that going far enough? Ina Sidhu reports.

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Alberta students return to in-person learning as thousands of teachers, school staff off sick

On Monday as students headed back to class, hundreds of teachers and support staff in Edmonton alone were off sick. Breanna Karstens-Smith speaks with families and school boards on the first day back from the extended holiday break.

Tennis champ Novak Djokovic’s visa reinstated, allowed to stay in Australia for now

After a high-stakes legal battle, Novak Djokovic’s visa has been reinstated, so he can stay in Australia and compete in the Australian Open. But as Eric Sorensen explains, that does not mean the tennis champion is in the clear yet.

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The return of remote learning

Classes are being taught in front of screens once again in Manitoba. Abigail Turner has more on the first day of what many parents and students hope is the last session of remote learning.

COVID-19: Dozens more admitted to B.C. hospitals this weekend as numbers rise

B.C. is reporting 431 individuals are in hospital, and 95 are in intensive care due to COVID-19 related illness on Monday, Jan. 10. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has more on the daily case counts and the trends health officials see.

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Questions mount over Ontario’s return to in-person learning

As January 17 rapidly approaches, the question over whether students will actually return to in-person learning continues to be asked. Despite the growing anxiety shared among students, parents, and teachers, the Minister of Education hasn’t made himself available to answer questions.

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Alberta students return to class after extended winter break

After the winter break was extended an extra week due to COVID-19, students returned to in-person learning across Alberta on Monday. Kendra Slugoski has more on how parents feel about it.

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Pete Davidson Remembers Bob Saget Helping Him Through 'Rough Mental Health Stuff' In Moving Tribute

Friends, fans, and fellow comedians continue to remember Bob Saget.

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China, Sri Lanka to restart FTA talks?

COLOMBO (News 1st); State Councilor and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said discussions should be held to restart talks on a free trade agreement between China and Sri Lanka to send more positive signals to the world and contribute to Sri Lanka’s economic recovery and development.Quoting Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, a statement from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs read “Sri Lanka appreciates China never interfering in its domestic affairs and thanks to China for its long-term and enormous support for the country’s economic and social development”The statement went on to note that China firmly supports Sri Lanka in safeguarding national sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity and in following a development path suited to its national conditions.

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Pregnant women urged to get Covid jab to reduce risk to babies

Pregnant women are being urged to get their Covid vaccine after figures show almost all expectant mums admitted to hospital with symptoms had not had the jab.

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Sapugaskanda Refinery to resume operations on 26th Jan

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Energy says that a decision has been reached to resume operations at the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery on the 26th of January.Secretary to the Ministry of Energy, K. D.

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New Covid-19 variant entitled Deltacron discovered in Cyprus

A new mutation of Covid-19 is reported to have been discovered in Cyprus, and has been entitled the Deltacron variant.

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The reason Omicron symptoms are less severe than other Covid variants

First identified in Botswana and South Africa, Omicron has now become the dominant strain of Covid in Scotland.

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Going shopping named high risk activity for catching Covid

Going out for your weekly shop puts you at the highest risk for catching Covid, according to new data

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COVID-19: Province adds vaccine clinics for educators and childcare staff

As the return to in-person learning approaches, the province says it will be expanding vaccine clinics for education workers and childcare staff to get their booster shots.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang in Sri Lanka for two day official visit

COLOMBO (News 1st); Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Sri Lanka on Saturday (8) on 2-day visit to mark the 65th anniversary of Diplomatic Ties between the twi countries.During his visit, the Chinese Foreign Minister will meet with the country’s top leadership.His visit marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations and the 70th anniversary of theLanka-China Rubber Rice Pact. Signed in 1952, the Rubber-Rice Pact was a trade agreement between Lanka andChina under which Colombo supplied rubber to Beijing in exchange for rice, leading to the establishment ofdiplomatic relations and expansion of trade between the two nations.Profile:Wang Yi, a native of Beijing, was born in October 1953.

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Short-Term Changes in Your Period After the COVID Vaccine Are Normal, According to a New Study

Times points out, the set of women using the Natural Cycles app isn’t nationally representative—these users tend to be white, educated, thinner than the average American woman, and are not using hormonal contraception, making it difficult to draw generalizable conclusions. Alison Edelman, M.D., a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Oregon Health & Science University and the lead author of the study, also noted that there’s lots of room for individual variation in the data. For example, a large factor influencing the findings was a group of 380 women who experienced a two-day delay in the start of their period, she told the Times.

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Novak Djokovic covid infection gave him vaccine exemption, lawyers say

Novak Djokovic had a vaccine exemption to enter Australia after contracting Covid-19 last month, his lawyers said in a court filing on Saturday.

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NO power cuts on Saturday (08)

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that no power cuts will take place on Saturday (08).The CEB previously said that power cuts can be experienced for around an hour, between 6 PM and 9 PM on Friday (7).The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has not released fuel since the 23rd of December to the CEB, due to non-payments for fuel by the Ceylon Electricity Board.The CEB warned that it will not be able to generate electricity from Sapugaskanda and the Barge Mounted Power Plant at the Colombo Port premises if fuel is not provided.The Barge Mounted Power Plant located at the Colombo Port premises generates 60 MW while the Sapugaskanda Power Plant generates 102 MW.However, the Sapugaskanda Power Plant and Colombo Port Barge Mounted power plan, resumed the generation of electricity on Saturday (8), as the General Manager of Ceylon Electricity Board M.R. Ranatunga stated that the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation had supplied the required fuel to the power plants last night (07).

COVID-19: Alberta parents feel excited and concerned as children head back to school

There is a mix of excitement and concern among parents in Alberta as students prepare to go back to classrooms on Monday. The priority is to keep them there despite a surge in COVID-19 cases, but Edmonton school boards say staffing levels could make that difficult.

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COVID-19: Calgary schools warn parents of possible at-home learning ahead of return to classes

As parents and students get ready to head back to school amid the ongoing fifth wave of COVID-19 on Monday, there are already concerns about the possibility of going online. Adam MacVicar has more on what parents should be prepared for.

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Couple married 44 years die from Covid just seconds apart while holding hands

A couple who were married for over four decades held hands as they died from coronavirus just seconds apart.

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At what point will a B.C. school close for functional reasons?

Global BC reporter Richard Zussman asks when a school might close for functional reasons and when parents will be able to send their children back to school after an exposure. Provincial health officer Dr.

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Husband Honors Late Wife Who Died By Suicide Amid Postpartum Depression By Helping More New Moms With Mental Health Clinic

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COVID-19: All eligible New Brunswickers 18+ can get booster shot starting Jan. 10

New Brunswick’s Health Minister Dorothy Shephard announced on Friday that starting Jan.

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Latest Covid rules for schools as pupils return to the classroom amid Omicron surge

South Ayrshire schools returned this week from winter break to an already brighter start to the year than last year’s online learning.

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Scream red carpet premiere is canceled because of COVID-19 Omicron variant concerns

It seems the new Scream won't be receiving a red carpet premiere after all.The film was set for a big event on January 11 to celebrate its opening next Friday, but that has been canceled due to concerns over the Omicron COVID-19 variant, Varietyreported.A note to the invited guests reportedly went out on Thursday informing them of the news. Canceled:It seems the new Scream won't be receiving a red carpet premiere after all.

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Ontario Nurses Association warns of difficult times ahead as COVID spreads widely across the province

The Ontario Nurses Association is warning that the province could be in for some difficult times ahead, despite the government’s reassurances that additional public health measures will help to stem the spread of the virus. The Ontario Hospital Association says bed occupancy in the province is approaching 90 per cent.

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Ontario boy returns home after bringing Ellen DeGeneres to tears

After bringing international talk show host, Ellen DeGeneres to tears during Wednesday’s show, “Coach Cal” returns home to Lakefield, ON.

Doctors urge pregnant individuals to get vaccinated as infant, child COVID-19 hospitalizations rise

A group of Ontario hospitals is urging pregnant individuals to get vaccinated against COVID-19. This comes amid a disturbing trend of infant hospitalizations related to the virus. Caryn Lieberman reports.

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News Releases from Department of Health | Booster shot eligibility expands

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Alberta students to return to in-person learning next week

The Alberta government says it’s vital and safe to have students return to school on Jan. 10 As Sarah Komadina reports, it’s being met with mixed emotions.

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Quebec says 20K health-care workers off job from COVID-19 as hospitalizations reach record levels

— With files from Global News’ Dan Spector and The Canadian Press

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COVID-19: Don’t gather so students can, Saskatchewan epidemiologist says

The numbers show Omicron cases climbing, but some experts believe we aren’t getting the full picture and more must be done to stop the spread and keep schools open.

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In-class learning will continue in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan’s education minister says schools will remain open for now, with students and families having some added responsibilities.

Schoolboy ‘almost went blind’ after extremely rare side effect of Covid caused eye to swell

A nine-year-old boy almost went blind after an extremely rare side effect of coronavirus caused his eye to swell up.

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Tissa Kutti’s INTEL comments sparks political controversy

COLOMBO (News 1st); SLPP MP Tissa Kutti Arachchi’s comments on Former State Minister Susil Premajayantha’s removal from office have sparked a political controversy.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.

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Alberta launching e-tutoring to help students catch up from pandemic disruptions

Alberta Education Minister Adrianna LaGrange announces details of a new e-tutoring resource to help students who may have fallen behind amid COVID-19 pandemic disruptions.

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Shutting schools across Alberta would impose much greater harm to students: Hinshaw

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw says that even though the community transmission risk of COVID-19 is “the highest it’s ever been,” shutting schools down would impose much greater harm on students.

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Hinshaw believes back-to-school plan ‘balances’ COVID-19 risks for students

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw discusses the province’s plan for students to return to in-class learning.

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COVID-19: Alberta education minister confirms return to in-class learning Jan. 10

Alberta Education Minister Adrianna LaGrange announces students in kindergarten to Grade 12 will return to school on Jan. 10, after extending the winter break due to the spread of the Omicron variant.

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Grammy Awards postponed amid COVID-19 concerns

The Grammy Awards have been postponed because of COVID-19 concerns. The ceremony was due to be hosted by Trevor Noah in Los Angeles on January 31, but the event has now been pushed back amid the recent spike in COVID cases in the US. A joint statement from the Recording Academy and CBS explained: "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.

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Families grapple with another return to online learning in Ontario

Students, parents and teachers have completed the first day of class after a return to online learning in Ontario. So how did it go? Caryn Lieberman reports.

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COVID-19: Canada sending 140M rapid tests to provinces, territories

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.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
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

Concerns rise as Sask. students return to class while out-of-province peers stay home

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