Coronavirus: Doug Ford says anti-maskers showing up at his house ‘disturbing’

An expert in infectious diseases has shown concern about the number of children who remain absent from school weeks after Covid-19 infection.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Wednesday (9) said that his policies and the policies of the government were prepared with the future generations in mind.President Rajapaksa assured that all promises will be fulfilled.He said the government is facing challenges in various sectors, including education, agriculture, and electricity.Noting that the economy is reviving following the pandemic, President Rajapaksa urged the masses to obtain the booster dose and not leave any reason for the country to go into lockdown again.The President urged the public sector employees to fulfill their duties and responsibilities in line with the government’s policy statement.“I promised the farmers that fertilizer will be given for free and the certified price for paddy will be increased, and that was my first duty,” said the President while addressing a crowd at the Salgado Stadium in Anuradhapura.The President also promised to increase the income of the local farmers by 100% with or without fertilizer.

An ongoing legal issue that could affect the medallists in the team figure skating competition at the Beijing Olympics, an event in which Canada finished fourth, has caused the award ceremony to be delayed, the IOC said Wednesday.

More than 70 Girvan residents did their bit for the Quay Zone leisure centre by continuing to pay membership fees despite the facility being forced to close because of Covid.

The Scottish Government has confirmed 15 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours,

Jenna Jameson appears to be on the mend after a weeks-long struggle with a mystery illness. The model and former porn star, 47, was hospitalized in early January after losing her ability to walk.  Taking to her Instagram Story this week, the former adult film actress wrote to fans, "Hey, guys. I’m still in the hospital, but I’m doing OK and i’ll be out soon," Page Six reports.

Boris Johnson has announced a shock plan to end all covid self-isolation laws in England in just two weeks time.

With the announcement that Boris Johnson hopes to scrap all coronavirus restrictions by the end of February, you may be wondering what restrictions are still in place.

The City of Saskatoon is lifting vaccine mandates along with the province — but it may be done more as a requirement than by choice.

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PHILLIP Schofield got a scolding from his This Morning bosses after joking he was still Covid positive - despite being back at work. The presenter returned to the daytime sofa after coronavirus forced him to isolate for a week.

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SURPRISE, Ariz. - Police in Surprise say they arrested a man after he stabbed his girlfriend multiple times during an argument over homework.According to court documents, 27-year-old Raymond Maltos was arrested on Feb.

coronavirus restrictions may end in just two weeks time.Opening Prime Minister’s Questions, Mr Johnson said: “It is my intention to return on the first day after the half-term recess to present our strategy for living with Covid.“Provided the current encouraging trends in the data continue, it is my expectation that we will be able to end the last domestic restrictions – including the legal requirement to self-isolate if you test positive – a full month early.”Mr Johnson indicated that as long as the data remained positive, the legal duty to self-isolate would be lifted a whole month earlier than planned.The plan was for self-isolation regulations to expire on March 24., but the announcement means the law could axed on around as early as Thursday 24 February.Mr Johnson's announcement comes as a leading expert believes the UK is “past the point” where vaccinating young, healthy children against Covid-19 will do any good.Paul Hunter, professor of medicine from the University of East Anglia, said most children have already had coronavirus, with the vast majority not falling seriously ill.Prof Hunter told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme infection rates in children are “falling really quickly at the moment”, adding: “So I think in many ways we’re past the point where vaccines are actually going to make much difference.”This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest updates. Reporters working on dailystar.co.uk will be working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.

More European countries could scrap tests for fully vaccinated arrivals in the coming days, according to reports.

PHILADELPHIA - A water main break in Kingsessing is disrupting traffic and causing major problems early Wednesday morning. The water main break happened at approximately 6:30 a.m.

PHILADELPHIA - Police say they made an arrest in a carjacking that led to a wild pursuit Tuesday evening. The incident happened Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. when police responded to report of a man following his Mercedes Benz sedan that was stolen during a carjacking at gun point about a week ago. Police were able to catch up to the vehicle which was on the 4000 block of Aramingo Avenue. When police attempted to stop the stolen Mercedes Benz, the driver took off at a high rate of speed and refused to stop, according to officials. Officers continued their pursuit until the driver of that stolen vehicle got to the 4500 block of Richmond Street when the vehicle crashed, rear-ending a parked and unattended vehicle. At this point, the driver got out of the stolen vehicle and attempted to flee on foot.

Over 1⃣ crore youngsters between 15-18 age group are now fully vaccinated against #COVID19

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Friday that York Region will be moving back to a modified Stage 2 beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Monday Oct.

Doug Ford has announced that York Region is moving to a “modified Stage 2” amid a spike in coronavirus cases.Ford said that the measure takes effect Monday, Oct. 19 at 12:01 a.m.

dropped eight percentage points since May.So, why the sudden drop in support for the Ford government?You don’t have to look any farther than the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.Ford drew rave reviews for his handling of the early stages of the pandemic, but his government’s rollout of the recovery plan has drawn a truckload of push back.The back to school plan has been lambasted by health care officials and educators and parents.We’re worried that little or nothing has been done to correct the tragic circumstances in long-term care facilities, and a growing number of Ontarians think Ford is more concerned about the economy than public health.This poll, like all other polls, is just a snapshot in time.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, as well as Deputy Premier and Health Minister Christine Elliott, spoke about the province’s modified stage 2 restrictions and which businesses are affected by it, saying they will help clarify certain situations while also pointing business owners to the medical officer of health in their region for further clarifications.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Thursday said the province was looking to drive “efficiencies” such as cutting out purchasing agents which the province can do, to save money to combat an expected $37 billion deficit in 2021.

On Thursday Ontario Premier Doug Ford was asked about a surge in cases in York Region, with the premier saying that his government is concerned about it with the region “teetering” on having to move to modified stage 2 restrictions which are already in effect in Toronto, Ottawa and Peel Region.

COVID-19 hotspots to stop travelling to other jurisdictions to workout.The Ontario government moved Toronto, Peel and Ottawa back into modified versions of Stage 2 amid a rise in coronavirus cases, which meant gyms would be closed for 28 days effective last Saturday at 12:01 a.m.

A new program to train desperately needed medical lab workers amid a growing backlog of COVID-19 tests is being rolled out at The Michener Institute in downtown Toronto, Global News has learned.The program will prepare up to 600 lab workers in a condensed, intensive two-day course online followed by two hours of in-person lab experience at the Michener Institute of Education at University Health Network starting Wednesday. The institute said the Ontario government was funding the training program.The institute hopes that the new workers will reduce the workload for the certified technologists and assistants who face a backlog of more than 26,500 unprocessed tests as of Oct.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Wednesday announced that 50 more pharmacies in places like Barrie, Hamilton and Windsor will have COVID-19 testing available as the province expands its plan to make testing more available.

You don’t have to look very far to find conspiracy theories on social media about the coronavirus pandemic. There are still many – despite over a million deaths worldwide – who believe the virus is a hoax.

The Ontario government has made available $300 million in funding for restaurants and other businesses impacted financially by the coronavirus pandemic, said Premier Doug Ford on Tuesday, during a press conference at Mamma Martino’s Restaurant in Etobicoke, Ont.

As businesses struggle during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in regions hit with stricter public health restrictions, Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged people on Tuesday to support small restaurant businesses by ordering take out, including calling for third-party food delivery services, such as Uber Eats, to cut down on their commission fees at this time.

COVID-19 pandemic washes over the country, Canadians from coast to coast are being asked to limit the size of their Thanksgiving gatherings or keep them entirely virtual.With daily case counts continuing to rise in several provinces, increased restrictions came into effect in some hot spots heading into the long weekend.Ontario Premier Doug Ford has urged people to stick to their immediate households, saying it’s too risky even to expand the celebration to the current indoor gathering limit of 10 people.

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Saturday:New restrictions are now in effect in Toronto and Peel Region in a bid to help stop the spread of COVID-19.Indoor dining and gyms are among the facilities the provincial government ordered to close as of 12:01 a.m. Saturday.Personal care services where face coverings have to be removed must also discontinue operations.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the impact that new COVID-19 restrictions in Toronto, Peel and Ottawa will have on businesses “weighs” on him, saying it’s a tough situation.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has imposed tough new restrictions in three COVID-19 hotspots: Toronto, Ottawa and the Peel region. Mike Le Couteur reports on where the coronavirus is spreading, who is contracting it, and the pleas to the public.

Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Williams on Friday outlined recommendations he has made to Premier Doug Ford and his cabinet in response to a spike in cases, saying “modified” Stage 2 restrictions will be put in place for Toronto, Peel Region and Ottawa.

coronavirus and is expected to implement more strict measures as cases continue to rise in the province.Friday’s case count surpasses Thursday’s, which saw 797 new infections and was the previous highest case record in Ontario.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Premier Doug Ford is expected to announce new restrictions on gyms and indoor dining at restaurants at his daily press briefing on Friday at 1 p.m.The provincial government held an emergency cabinet meeting that stretched late into the night on Thursday.

Premier Doug Ford clarified who should be attending Thanksgiving dinner on the weekend, saying people need to stick to just their households. But there is still some confusion. Miranda Anthistle explains.

COVID-19 in Toronto that local health officials warned could quickly surpass the initial wave of the virus if left unchecked.Ontario Premier Doug Ford repeatedly voiced his reluctance to temporarily halt indoor dining in restaurants, one of several measures Toronto’s top doctor requested last week in light of the growing community spread of the virus.Though the province has not yet formally responded to Dr.

Thames Valley District School Board’s usual commencement ceremonies for high school graduates cannot go on due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, but secondary schools are planning special virtual ceremonies to make sure that students’ achievements are recognized.In-person ceremonies, which are usually held around the Thanksgiving holiday, aren’t currently possible due to provincial COVID-19 protocols on physical distancing and size gatherings, but the board says that doesn’t mean school communities can’t celebrate at all.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday they were committing $176 million to support mental health in the province, including the hiring of more nurse practitioners and more withdrawal services in rural areas.

Premier Doug Ford on Wednesday urged Ontarians to only sit down for Thanksgiving with the people you live with or if you live alone, you can pair up with only one other household. Ford stressed he recognizes it would be “very tough,” but after COVID-19 case numbers spiked following the August Civic Holiday, it shows the need to keep contacts low.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Tuesday that his government is investing an additional $1.3 billion towards COVID-19 testing and contact-tracing through its COVID-19 fall preparedness plan, to expand testing capacity and reduce backlogs.

COVID-19 pandemic, Premier Doug Ford received high marks for his government’s handling of the crisis, and he saw his personal popularity rise from the dumpster to the stratosphere.Today, however, the mixed messaging and contrarian rules and regulations dealing with the second wave of COVID-19 have many Ontarians wondering if the premier knows what he’s doing.

COVID-19 with efforts to jump-start the economy in Ontario has highlighted communications problems that have sown confusion and could erode trust in public health advice, experts say.Steven Hoffman, a professor of global health, law and political science at York University, said much of the fault falls at the feet of the provincial government.“The rules are complex and they haven’t been communicated as clearly as needed,” he said. “And some of them just don’t make sense.” ‘Show me the evidence’: Doug Ford rejects calls to close indoor dining amid spike in COVID-19 cases In Ontario, social gatherings are limited to a maximum of 10 people indoors and 25 outdoors.

coronavirus self-isolation requirements as the region and province continue to experience a second wave of COVID-19.The order goes into effect Tuesday and applies to those living or staying in Simcoe County or Muskoka who have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, close contacts of positive COVID-19 cases, people who have coronavirus symptoms and are awaiting their test results, in addition to those who have “reasonable grounds” to believe they have one or more symptoms of the virus. ‘Ontario is now in the 2nd wave of COVID-19’: Premier Doug Ford says “Cases of COVID-19 are sharply on the rise in our communities and we need to make every effort to protect residents of Simcoe Muskoka from potential exposure to COVID-19,” Dr.

COVID-19 hot spots.Premier Doug Ford says the funding will be directed to school boards in Toronto, Ottawa, Peel Region and York Region.Ford says the new funding will help schools provide more physical distancing in the classroom.

Doug Ford is rejecting calls for indoor dining to be ordered closed at restaurants in some areas of the province amid rising coronavirus cases, saying there isn’t enough evidence to make such a decision.“We need the data and I always make a judgment (that’s) evidence-based,” Ford said during a press conference Monday.“For any region that’s seeing a spike, be it Ottawa, Toronto … York and Peel, and if there’s a request to shut down restaurants, I have to sit back and look at evidence.” Toronto Public Health calls for restricting indoor dining, indoor gym classes On Friday, Toronto medical officer of health Dr.