Dancing On Ice chaos as Holly Willoughby is forced to miss semi-final after getting coronavirus

COLOMBO (News 1st); The European Union has requested Sri Lankan authorities to start in-depth discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the reforms needed to bring the Sri Lankan economy back to a sustainable path.They issued a joint statement on the recent developments in Sri Lanka together with the diplomatic missions of the EU Member States and with the diplomatic missions of Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, & the United Kingdom.

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'XE' variant, were analysed by INSACOG (Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium) which inferred that the genomic constitution of this variant doesn't correlate with the genomic picture of 'XE'.

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PHILADELPHIA - Cooler temperatures will follow in the wake of a powerful storm system that plowed across the Delaware Valley Thursday night, bringing severe weather advisories and a brief isolated tornado warning. Thursday night was a preview of what normally happens during the warm summer months. Daytime highs reached into the 70s that helped make the conditions right for an incoming cold front that pushed a line of storms across the area. The National Weather Service first issued a region wide Severe Thunderstorm Watch which was later upgraded to a warning in parts of the region.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that if the President and Government do not heed the calls of the people, the Opposition will be compelled to proceed with a motion of no-confidence as per the provisions of the constitution.In response to the government members commenting to bring forth such a motion, the Opposition Leader noted that those in government should not forget that 6.9 Mn people voted for the President, and 6.8 Mn people voted for the government.“Do not forget that. Decide for yourselves on how you will be able to return to the people and to your respective electorates,” he told the government side.

Shanghai announced a record 21,000 new cases and a third consecutive day of Covid testing as a lockdown of its 26 million people showed no sign of easing and Chinese cities tightened curbs - even in places with no recent infections.

There is a growing concern over the lack of blood donors during the pandemic. Across the province of Quebec, there are ten per cent more cancellations than usual since last week.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Two Sri Lankan MPs were removed from the Parliament Chamber on Friday (8) for misconduct.Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena ordered the removal of MPs Janaka Tissa Kuttiarachchi & Chaminda Wijesiri from the chamber, for obstructing Parliamentary proceedings.Opposition MP Chaminda Wijesiri speaking in Parliament alleged that over a dozen police officers have been provided as security for individual government MPs, while some were even given personnel from the Police Special Task Force.He went on to note that reports suggest the MP Tissa Kutti Arachchi was also given around 15 police officers as security.However, MP Kutti Arachchi in response said he was sent four police officers, and he spoke to the local police to withdraw the police officers.Thereafter, an argument broke out between the two MPs, while the Speaker noted that if they continue to mention each other’s names proceedings cannot proceed.Exchanges continued over the comments of MP Buddhika Pathirana who were commenting on public finances.Thereafter, the speaker decided to adjourn the session, and upon his return, he announced that he decided to remove the two MPs for the day as per the provisions of the law.The speaker once again adjourned Parliament until the Sergeant-at-Arms removed the two MPs from the chamber.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ceylon Electricity Board announced that NO power cuts will be imposed on the 13th and 14th of April 2022, the two days of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.General Manager of the CEB Dr.

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Vulnerable people are waiting days for emergency Covid medicine when they should be contacted within 24 hours, a patient said. The 37-year-old dad from Heaton Chapel claims he was forced to chase the treatment multiple times after reporting his positive test to the NHS on the same day.

As Canadians struggle with ballooning living costs, the federal government’s 2022 budget has new measures hitting close to home.

Evidence from cancer researchers at Queen’s University suggests the pandemic will continue to be felt by cancer patients for the next decade.

Despite $31 billion more in new spending, the 2022 budget has more modest spending plans than what analysts anticipated.

A Laval, Que. family is worried about soaring health-care costs after one member got gravely ill on vacation during March break.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lankan Government issued an extraordinary gazette on Friday (8) informing the public that 26 Ministers had resigned.

cancer had returned while on vacation.Laurent Bigras and Antonieta Chavez headed to Cancun for a getaway with their two children in early March when it quickly took an unexpected and expensive turn.“Our life changed from one day to another,” Chavez said.Before their trip, Chavez says her husband had recently started experiencing back pain.Bigras had been diagnosed with lymphoma in October 2020 and underwent chemotherapy at Montreal’s Sacré-Cœur Hospital until February 2021 – he was in remission.Bigras had gradually started working again in January 2022 and the back pain started in the winter. He visited the same hospital’s emergency room more than once and made follow-up appointments, according to his wife.

housing over the next five years in its 2022 federal budget, looking to make homes more affordable by expanding supply and helping young Canadians save for their first home. Budget 2022: 4 things that will affect your pocketbook Ottawa’s spending document also includes plans to double the pace of homebuilding in Canada in the decade ahead, support those already struggling with housing and limit profiteering in the sector.Here’s what the government is proposing to try to make housing more affordable.The 2022 budget includes plans to create a new Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (TFFHSA) to help Canadians struggling to get into the housing market save for the cost of a down payment.Real estate hopefuls would be able to save $8,000 per year to a maximum of $40,000 per person towards the purchase of a first home.

Covid-19 recovery rate remained at 98.76%, the health ministry said.

WEST PHILADELPHIA - With so much violence in Philadelphia involving teenagers and targeting children, how can adults keep them from getting swept up in the epidemic?"We have, over the years, only developed more methods and easier ways to kill each other. That’s not progress," Falaka Fattah stated.Fattah says she’s up for the challenge of keeping children safe.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Buddhist Affairs has decided to hold the Dhamma School Grade Examinations from Grade 6 to Grade 10 on April 24th.This year the examination will be held at 10,320 Dhamma Schools covering the entire island.Due to the curfew in the country, Dhamma School examinations could NOT be held on the scheduled date.

COLOMBO (News 1st); All of us have failed our duty, and we have failed to address ourselves with public sentiment, says Ceylon Workers Congress MP Jeevan Thondaman. Speaking at Parliament today (07), the MP pointed out that while people are holding placard all over the country because they do not have a voice in Parliament, those with a voice are holding placards inside the Parliament, which is a very senseless thing to do. He further stated that the MPs are not speaking on issues they should be speaking about, and are simply delaying the inevitable. “And that inevitable means people’s lives at stake, the economy at stake. Even now we are still playing the blame game, and it is exactly why people are out on the streets.

A recall of certain Kinder brand chocolate products, including Kinder Surprise and Mini Eggs, linked to an outbreak of salmonella in Europe and the U.K. has been expanded to Canada.

CHERRY HILL, N.J. - The masks are off, but flu cases are up in April."We’re seeing more in the offices and emergency rooms than we saw the last two years combined," Dr. Eric Sztejman, with Virtua Health, Pulmonary Critical Care, stated.Dr. Sztejman says in the past week and a half, they’ve seen cases spike.

FOX NEWS - Fox News State Department correspondent Benjamin Hall provided a health update following the horrific attack in Ukraine that left two colleagues dead. Hall was rescued from the war zone last month and flown to a hospital in Germany. He was later transferred to a premier military medical facility in Texas where he has undergone multiple surgeries. "To sum it up, I've lost half a leg on one side and a foot on the other.

Holly Willoughby seems to be feeling a little better after stepping outside for the first time since it was revealed she had caught Covid. The This Morning star had to quit the ITV show this week and also missed hosting last weekend's Dancing on Ice after coming down with the virus and needing to self-isolate.

Holly Willoughby has taken to Instagram to update her fans on her health after a recent positive Covid test left the star unable to present on ITV.In the serene snap, Holly can be seen relaxing in front of a lush green hedge as she basked in the sunlight. Her signature blonde locks were styled in a loose up do and she sported a bare face as she soaked up the sun.The presenter wore a white bathrobe and cupped her hand round her face as she closed her eyes, enjoying a moment of peace after her recent illness.Holly wrote in the caption: “Just what the doctor ordered,” and signed off with a sun emoji.Fans and friends alike were stunned by Holly’s natural beauty as she enjoyed the rare British sunshine and took to the comments to boost her confidence.Television personality Vanessa Feltz called her “sweetheart” and told the mother-of-three that she was “glad to see her up and about”.One envious fan asked: “Drop the skincare routine now, please.”Another said: “You are naturally beautiful, hope you’re feeling better,” while one kind follower wrote: “Sunshine is good for the soul, have a great weekend and keep on smiling”.Holly had posted hours before as a plug for her new brand Wylde Moon, but her makeup free snap was the first sign of the ITV star all week.Her bout of Covid left the ITV presenter unable to host both her usual slots, This Morning and the Dancing On Ice semi final, alongside her longtime pal Phillip Schofield.Phillip presented the ice-skating competition by himself and posted a sweet message on his Instagram before he was due on air.

This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby has shared a selfie as she basks in the March sun after she tested positive for Covid-19 last week. The positive test forced the presenter, 41, to pull out of the live semi-final show of Dancing on Ice just hours before it aired as well as her hosting duties on This Morning this week. Mum-of-three Holly took to her Instagram on Saturday to share a selfie in the garden as she took in the spring sun.The blonde beauty went makeup-free with her hair pulled back and she had her eyes closed as she tilted her head towards the sun.

Phillip Schofield has given a fresh update on Holly Willoughby as she remains off This Morning.

Holly Willoughby has been unable to join her co-star Phillip Schofield on This Morning this week after a positive Covid-19 test. Josie Gibson has appeared on the ITV show to cover Holly after the star was forced to step away after she was left feeling unwell.Prior to Wednesday's This Morning, Lorraine welcomed Phillip and Josie on her screen via a video link as they spoke about what would be coming up on the ITV show schedule throughout the day.Lorraine had previously mentioned Holly having Covid as Phil opened up on the show and said that Holly was at home and looking after herself.Phil said: "She [Holly] is still taking care of herself, looking after herself; Josie's here," before sharing an update on what was coming up on the show.It's unclear when Holly will be back on screens, but Josie will be unable to join Phil on the sofa tomorrow as it has already been confirmed that she's covering the races with Alison Hammond.Josie, who has stepped in for Holly, often appears on the show for the segments away from the studios, but this week she's been firmly sat on the sofa.She's stepped in often over the last few months if either Phil or Holly have been off ill, with both the hosts contracting Covid-19 this year.Josie has become increasingly popular with viewers, with many fans calling for her to become a more regular fixture on the popular ITV show.Throughout the week many fans have taken to Twitter to share their love for the stand-in host.One user wrote: "Love Josie on This Morning, a breath of fresh air.

Holly Willoughby has been forced to miss hosting duties on This Morning and Dancing on Ice after testing positive for coronavirus.Appearing on the This Morning sofa for the second day alongside Holly's temporary replacement Josie Gibson, co-host Phillip Schofield revealed he had reached out the 41-year-old star as she quarantines at home.Holly tested positive for Covid-19 over the weekend, just hours before she was gearing up to go on air to host Dancing on Ice.Phillip, 59, offered a health update to concerned ITV viewers during Tuesday's episode, revealing that Holly was doing "fine", but admitted she was "annoyed" over the situation.Phillip explained: "Holly obviously has still got rona, so sending her massive love and texting her throughout the day, checking she is okay."She's fine, just annoyed, so lots of love and get well soon."Phil addressed her absence from the show on Monday morning, telling fans: "Well we were absolutely convinced,, Holly and I, that having worked all the way through everything, that we might be immune. "And then it got me a few weeks ago, and over the weekend it's got Holly."So she's tested positive and she’s at home watching, and it's the weirdest thing in the world when you can't do it and you're watching it from homeFormer Big Brother winner Josie has previously stepped in for Willoughby at the last minute, back in November last year, when Willoughby came down with a stomach bug.Phillip said to Josie as they opened the show: "'This is a bit of a first! About an hour ago you were on your way to do our live competitions in Surrey.Gibson confessed: "I couldn't believe it...

ITV This Morning star Phillip Schofield has issued a health update on an "annoyed" Holly Willoughby. Holly, aged 41, is currently off the daytime TV favourite while she battles Covid.

She is the golden girl of ITV, fronting both This Morning and Dancing on Ice. So it's perhaps unsurprising that ITV bosses were sent into a 'tail spin' when Holly Willoughby revealed she had tested positive for Covid-19 this weekend. "ITV have been really careful to make sure their presenters are working in the most Covid safe was so it's a real blow that Holly tested positive," an ITV source told OK! They said the timing could not have been worse, coming as it did in the wake of Philip Schofield being forced to miss shows when he himself tested positive and Holly's period of absence while she filmed Wim Hof's Superstar Survival with comic Lee Mack.

DANCING On Ice has been hit with a "sexism" row after Phillip Schofield was allowed to host alone while Holly Willoughby was absent. Holly, 41, was forced to miss filming after testing positive for Covid, leaving viewers baffled when Phillip, 59, opened the show alone.

HOLLY Willoughby will be replaced by Josie Gibson on today's This Morning after she tested positive for Covid. Holly was forced to miss last night's Dancing on Ice semi final after catching the virus.

Josie Gibson has stepped up to fill in for Holly Willoughby, after the presenter was forced to pull out of her hosting duties on Monday. Big Brother star Josie, 37, is hosting the ITV daytime show alongside Phillip Schofield after Holly, 41, tested positive for Covid-19. ITV confirmed to OK! Josie would be filling in for Holly shortly before she appeared on screen.

Phillip Schofield wished his co-host Holly Willoughby well on Sunday's Dancing On Ice after she was forced to pull out due to testing positive for Covid-19.The presenter, 59, was forced to present the hit ITV skating show alone as his co-host, 41, isolates at home. Addressing Holly's absence, Phillip said: "As you can see, Holly isn't here tonight. We found out just a few hours ago [she tested positive for Covid].

DANCING on Ice star Kimberley Wyatt beat her male rivals to win the solo skate competition, while Kye Whyte was bottom of the leaderboard. Phillip Schofield presented Dancing On Ice solo for the first time as Holly Willoughby was forced to miss tonight's semi-final due to Covid. The presenter, 41, had to stay home to isolate, for the show that had a new start time of 7.30pm tonight.

Holly Willoughby is set to miss the Dancing on Ice semi-finals after testing positive for Covid-19.

Holly Willoughby has to skip Dancing on Ice on Sunday after she tested positive for Covid. She had to take a step back from her hosting duties this weekend as she self-isolates at home.

Dancing On Ice presenter Holly Willoughby has tested positive for Covid, the show has confirmed. While the law no longer requires those with the virus to self-isolate, the This Morning host will be absent from tonight’s semi-final, leaving co-star Phillip Schofield to front the series on his own. ‘Unfortunately, Holly Willoughby is unable to host tonight’s show after testing positive for Covid-19,’ a rep confirmed.

Holly Willoughby has been forced to pull out of Sunday night's Dancing on Ice after testing positive for Covid-19. A spokesperson for Dancing on Ice announced the news as they said: "Unfortunately, Holly Willoughby is unable to host tonight's show after testing positive for Covid-19. "We look forward to Holly returning for the Dancing on Ice Live Final." TV star Holly, 41, hosts the skating competition alongside her This Morning bestie Phillip Schofield.

Dancing on Ice presenter Holly Willoughby has been forced to pull out of tonight's show (March 13) after contracting Covid-19.The news was confirmed on the show's official Twitter page with no mention of a replacement for the usual host just yet.It read: "Unfortunately, Holly Willoughby is unable to host tonight's show after testing positive for Covid-19.

A new public photography exhibition that shines a light on mental health awareness has opened in London. From March 9 until April 6, ‘Art of London presents Take a Moment 2022’ at Piccadilly Circus is encouraging people to take time out of their day to check in on their mental health.The exhibition, which was opened by TV doctor Dr Ranj Singh, is made of over 100 celebrity portraits and has been projected onto the Piccadilly Lights - an attraction which is seen by around 56 million people per year.