Coronavirus: Almost 20,000 people have died in care homes with Covid-19

Alberta has announced the end of the restrictions exemption program, and reaction to the news is divided. Jackie Wilson reports.

Portrait of American Funk, Soul, and R&B singer singer Betty Davis (nee Mabry), New York, New York, 1969. (Photo by Anthony Barboza/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES - Funk icon Betty Davis has died, Rolling Stone reported on Wednesday.

FILE - People watch the coverage of North Korea's latest missile launch in Seoul Station, South Korea on Jan. 31, 2022.

SEATAC, Wash. - The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after crews from nearly two dozen flights reported getting hit with a laser near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport this week. This comes after four flights reported being struck by a green laser near SEA on Jan. 28.FOX 13 News reached out to the FAA about the most recent strikes. Get breaking news alerts in the FREE FOX 13 Seattle app. Download for Apple iOS or Android. And sign up for BREAKING NEWS emails delivered straight to your inbox.On Tuesday, Feb.

Twitter today to share the “disgusting” way she was trying to draw out toxins from her body.The Countryfile star shared a video of herself taking off a patch that she had left on the sole of her foot overnight for a “body detox”.In the clip, she can be seen pulling on the sticky material as she shows what looks like a brown residue left inside.Alongside the video, she explained: “How much fun did you have in bed last night?“I tried out these Body Detox foot patches to 'draw out toxins overnight'“How disgusting does this look?“They promise an array of benefits inc:improvements to your metabolism, immune system, insomnia, fatigue, migraines etc etc!”The unconventional method sparked a series of mixed reactions, with curious fans announcing they would try it, while others appeared more sceptical.Julia also used the social media platform to thank a fan for his support during her breast cancer battle.Twitter user Garycrisp1943 penned: “I know I don't know you, and I don't normally pour my heart out to strangers, but I've always admired your enthusiasm for the outdoors & nature.“I just want to send you & family well wishes in the hope you will find all the strength you need.” (sic)The TV star responded: “Thank you so much Gary,” alongside a tree branch and a green love heart emoji.Julia last week said her "healing is going very well" during an appearance on This Morning.Speaking to hosts Rochelle Humes and Alison Hammond from the This Morning Forest, Julia said it was "lovely to be back" in front of the camera.She also revealed she was recovering and undergoing physiotherapy following her double mastectomy.Julia said: “First of all, thanks to the whole This Morning team."You’ve been checking in regularly to check how I’m

Coronavirus infection rates have continued to fall across all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester.

A prospective cohort study of US children diagnosed as having COVID-19 reveals that certain demographic characteristics, preexisting chronic diseases, and initial vital sign and lab values may portend disease severity, a finding that the researchers said could help improve outcomes.The University of Colorado-led study involved 167,262 COVID-19 patien

Alberta’s education minister said school boards can’t enforce their own mask mandates after the province-wide one is dropped next week. Kendra Slugoski has reaction.

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more than 464,000 followers on Instagram.Davis, 30, started selling online health and wellness packages back in 2014 after she became a popular social media influencer. The savvy star created the company Brittany Dawn Fitness LLC, which quickly garnered thousands of paying customers in plans ranging in price from $92 to $300 per month.According to the new lawsuit, obtained by the Dallas Morning News, Davis was contacted by at least 14 women suffering from eating disorders.

New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell told a press conference on Wednesday that COVID-19 modelling predicts the province could safely reduce public health measures if current restrictions are kept in place for at least another week.

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In order to meet the “changing outlook for the pandemic,” New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell announced on Wednesday that the province is changing it’s requirements for isolation and COVID-19 testing.

Steelworkers today urged Boris Johnson to place the industry at the heart of Britain's coronavirus recovery.

Boris Johnson has missed his target to get all coronavirus tests delivering results in 24 hours by the end of June.

Good Morning Britain health expert Dr Hilary Jones has issued a frank warning regarding coronavirus as gyms in Britain prepare to open their doors.The GP revealed on the ITV breakfast show on Thursday that new reports suggest that coronavirus can exist in the air for some time after the person with the virus has left.Dr Hilary's warning follows the news that Prime Minister Boris Johnson could be set to give the go ahead for gyms to open their doors next week.Health officials are reportedly satisfied that indoor gymnasiums are safe to reopen as long as they stick to strict rules put in place to stop the spread of the virus.Explaining the latest World Heath Organisation findings to Ben Shepherd and Ranvir Singh this morning, Dr Hilary said:

Dr Hilary Jones issued a warning as gyms look set to reopen within days.

A hospital in British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's west London constituency said it had closed to emergency patients after an outbreak of coronavirus.

Boris Johnson's constituency hospital has been forced to close to emergencies after a coronavirus outbreak among staff.

FREE newsletter is as good as that first pint back at the pubBoris Johnson has sparked fury by seeming to blame care homes for thousands of coronavirus deaths in the UK.

Good Morning Britain was back on our screens this morning with Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid on presenting duty.

Boris Johnson has sparked fury by blaming the high number of coronavirus care home deaths on care providers not 'following procedures'

Scottish independence is on the rise as voters back Nicola Sturgeon's response to the global pandemic ahead of Boris Johnson, a new poll has found. The percentage of Scots who say they would vote Yes at a future IndyRef2 now stands at 54 per cent - just one point lower than the total achieved by the No campaign in 2014.

FREE newsletter is as good as that first pint back at the pubUnions are urging the Government to give NHS workers a payrise.The NHS attracted huge public support during the early stages of the coronavirus campaign and now unions are calling for their efforts to be recognised.The unions, which represent 1.3 million workers including nurses, cleaners and paramedics have written to Boris Johnson and the chancellor, Rishi Sunak demanding talks start soon. Unison’s head of health Sara Gorton told the London Evening Standard : “The applause and kind words shown during the difficult days of the pandemic were a huge source of comfort to NHS staff, but now the Government should show its appreciation in a different way.

coronavirus cases.Many people relished the easing of restrictions on public life that had shuttered U.K. restaurants and bars, although a trade group estimated that only about half of England’s pubs elected to open on the first possible day.

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A quarter of people who test positive for coronavirus are still not being contacted by contact tracers, new figures have shown.

FREE newsletter is just champion! Get the biggest and brightest stories sent straight to your inbox Despite Britain's coronavirus daily death toll dropping significantly from its peak, experts still fear 3,000 people are catching the deadly bug every day.

Boris Johnson has snubbed calls to boost benefits for 2million needy people during the coronavirus crisis.

disease specialist, warned lawmakers that coronavirus infections could rise to 100,000 a day if behaviors don’t change. Texas reported record new cases, while hospitalizations in California reached a new high.The European Union extended a travel ban for Americans, deeming the U.S.

Boris Johnson has unleashed a sweeping spending plan to help Britain deal with the economic shock of coronavirus.

coronavirus  meaning the hospital death toll has hit 2,485. The number of positive cases of  Covid-19  has risen to 18,251, an increase of 10 on yesterday’s figures.

coronavirus crisis despite a backlash from the SNP at his "damp squib" economic plans. The Prime Minister said “now is the moment to strengthen that incredible partnership between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland” as he announced a £5 billion of infrastructure spending, almost entirely restricted to England.

Boris Johnson today unveiled a £5bn recovery plan to brace Britain for the "thunderclap" of coronavirus.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised to shake Britain's economy out of its coronavirus-induced crisis by fast-tracking infrastructure investment and slashing property planning rules.

wreaking havoc in poor and war-torn nations.— Virus cases worldwide hit 10 million and deaths have surpassed 500,000.— UK PM Boris Johnson says the pandemic “has been a disaster” for Britain.— Hunger stalks Yemen's children as pandemic hits Arab world's poorest nation.— Nurses, doctors feel strain as virus races through Arizona.— The pandemic means millions of women in Africa and other developing regions could lose years of success in contributing to household incomes and asserting their independence.___Follow all of AP’s pandemic coverage at http://apnews.com/VirusOutbreak and https://apnews.com/UnderstandingtheOutbreak___HERE’S WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING:MADRID — Spanish official statistics show that the country’s gross domestic product

Boris Johnson is set to unveil a new plan to 'build, build, build' in a bid to get the UK economy back on its feet in the wake of coronavirus. Delivering a speech in the West Midlands on Tuesday, the Prime Minister is expected to set out the government's post-covid plan to "build back better."Mr Johnson will pledge a £5bn "New Deal," which promises to deliver jobs, skills and infrastructure for Britain.During the speech, the PM is expected to say: "It sounds positively Rooseveltian.

Boris Johnson will tomorrow set out plans for an infrastructure spending blitz to help get the country through the economic fall-out of the coronavirus crisis.

UK economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.  In a speech in the Midlands on Tuesday the Prime Minister is promising to splash £5 billion to dig the country out of the recession caused by the coronavirus lockdown.

coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent UK lockdown have left many couples unsure what lies in store for their summer and autumn 2020 weddings.Weddings will restart from July 4, with up to 30 people able to attend under social distancing rules. However, only two households will be permitted to attend a reception held at an indoor hospitality venue.With these conditions in place, some couples might be uncertain about going through with their wedding this year.We have spoken to wedding industry experts to find out what a socially distanced celebration might look like, and whether you should postpone your wedding for the foreseeable future.Weddings are not currently taking place, but Boris Johnson announced that they will be able to resume

Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan was shut down by Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer on Monday's edition of the ITV breakfast show.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said the coronavirus crisis needed the type of massive economic response US president Franklin D Roosevelt mobilised to deal with the Great Depression.

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Life's a beach! Get the brightest stories sent to your inbox with the Daily Star newsletterThousands of pubs won't reopen their doors when the lockdown is lifted on July 4 - and it is feared they will stay closed forever, industry experts have warned.A survey by the British Institute of Innkeeping found that one in ten landlords will not be able to make enough profit to open, even with reduced social distancing measures.Pubs across the UK were ordered to close in March as part of the Government's response to the coronavirus outbreak.Last week Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that they can reopen on July 4, but under new measures designed to keep staff and punters safe from catching or spreading the killer bug.However, not all pubs

Boris Johnson says he will make the "necessary closures" in the event of local outbreaks of coronavirus.

Two farmers who “fortified the nation’s spirits” by broadcasting live streams of their animals have been awarded the Prime Minister’s Points of Light Award for helping their community.

Spain has doubled down on assurances it can safely welcome Brit tourists back for the summer. The sunshine destination is eager for the return of more holidaymakers, saying visitors can still have a 'pleasurable experience' despite social distancing measures being in place.

Hungry customers won't be allowed to load their own plates with meat, veggies and Yorkshire puds when Toby Carvery outlets reopen next week.