Hospitalizations rise sharply as Alberta reports 1,690 new COVID-19 cases Friday

A Business Proposal has been pushed back by a week.Today (February 9), the show’s production team announced that the premiere of A Business Proposal has been pushed back by a week, attributing the delay to stricter COVID-19 protocols on the show’s set. The show will now premiere on February 28.“We have decided to inevitably postpone the first broadcast of A Business Proposal for a week due to COVID-19 in order to change the filming schedule and secure a safe production environment,” a representative from the show said, per Sports Chosun and translated by Soompi.“The first broadcast date has been changed from February 21 to February 28,” the representative added.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); The EU has urged Sri Lanka to continue reducing the use of the PTA, and to undertake further practical and administrative steps to release on bail those detained under the PTA without charges.The European Union (EU) and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka held their 24th meeting of the Joint Commission on 8th February 2022 in Brussels.During the meeting, Sri Lanka reiterated its objective to achieve measurable, tangible, and verifiable results on the ground in meeting its commitments.In this context, the EU welcomed the submission by the Government of Sri Lanka of amendments to the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - A juror in the Scott Peterson trial has been offered immunity before testifying at a hearing that could determine whether a new trial is granted, authorities said.Richelle Nice was Juror 7 in the trial that ended with Peterson's conviction for killing his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son. However, Peterson's attorney said Nice was guilty of juror misconduct because she failed to reveal during the jury selection that she had been beaten by a boyfriend while she was pregnant. He said Peterson deserves a new trial.The offer to Nice will come before she testifies at a Feb.

Convicted rapist and murderer Wayne Couzens has been placed in isolation after catching coronavirus in prison with reports suggesting he is "suffering badly".

Train services are set to increase again as ScotRail recovers from staff shortages following a Covid surge over the festive period.

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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 1: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during a news conference after a lunch meeting with Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill February 1, 2022 in Washington, DC. McConnell told reporters he disagrees with fo WASHINGTON - Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is going against the Republican National Committee calling the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Deputy Director-General of Public Health Services, Dr. Hemanth Herath has slammed the organizing of mass gatherings in the wake of the COVID-19 spread in the island.‘This is not something that needs to be said over again.

Truckers paralysing the Canadian capital in anger at Covid rules show no sign of backing down, as several of the nation's provinces announced it was time to roll back restrictions that count among the world's toughest.

First nasal spray for covid-19 treatment in India: For the treatment of adult patients suffering from Covid-19, pharma company Glenmark has launched Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (FabiSpray) in India. The nasal spray was launched by the pharma company in partnership with SaNOtize. "Phase 3 trial in India met the key endpoints and demonstrated reduction of viral load of 94 per cent in 24 hours and 99 per cent in 48 hours. Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (NONS) was safe and well-tolerated in COVID-19 patients. Glenmark to market NONS under the brand name FabiSpray," the company said in a statement.

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ladies tights such as pantyhose on your face could reduce the risk of getting Covid, more so than masks.A major risk identified with commonly worn face masks is that they do not fit tightly enough to block viral particles from being inhaled or exhaled significantly.Cambridge University researchers have tested seven hacks to improve the fit of masks.Their new study outlined DIY hacks people have used to make masks fit better, including using rubber bands or tape.They found the most effective tactic was to wrap pantyhose around the bottom half of the face or on top of a mask.Researchers have said that this could reduce the number of viral particles by up to seven times more than a loose mask on its own by sealing the gaps around the nose and mouth.They raised that the social and physical impact of wearing tights on your face in public was "unlikely to be tolerated for an extended period of time".Tight-fitting medical masks are great at blocking out the virus, but many describe them as uncomfortable.The study raised that the most common surgical or cloth masks are far less resistant to Covid.Cambridge researchers recruited four volunteers to try seven different mask hacks - the study looked at both surgical and KN95 masks.Other methods included tying the ear bands to make the masks fit more tightly or stuffing the gaps with bandages.Participants did seven minutes of various exercises designed to mimic real-world interactions such as talking, smiling, nodding and eating.The researchers measured how well the masks fit by monitoring the filtration efficiency and calculating a 'fit factor' score.Pantyhose and cloth tape were most effective, increasing the fit factor by 27.7 and 14.7.Surgical masks performed better if worn in

Epik High frontman Tablo has tested positive for COVID-19.OURS, Epik High’s management agency, confirmed the news through a press statement released earlier today (February 9).“Tablo experienced minor symptoms on February 3 and underwent PCR testing, and his results came back negative the next day (January 4),” the agency said, as translated by Soompi. “However, he voluntarily got tested again on February 8, and his results came back positive this morning.”The statement also noted that the rest of Epik High and staff members who were recently in contact with Tablo underwent rapid antigen testing following the hip-hop artist’s diagnosis.

New Zealand anti-vaccine mandate protesters faced off with police outside parliament today, as demonstrators camped inside the Wellington legislature's grounds vowed to stay "as long as it takes".

Director Kamika Bianca Guerra-Walker joins Global News’ Linda Olsen to discuss how she is using her experiences growing up Black in Calgary and how that has inspired her art.

seven-day period ending on May 2, at 296 cases per 100,000 population. The U.S.

seven-day period ending on May 2, at 296 cases per 100,000 population. The U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic, Alberta is heading in the wrong direction.The province reported more than 2,000 daily cases for three consecutive days last week, reaching the highest single-day total since the start of the pandemic on Saturday, at 2,433, with a positivity rate of 12 per cent.

Restaurant workers are raising concerns over an announcement from Premier Jason Kenney on Thursday. They’re confused, and worried, while waiting for clearer guidelines. Jessica Robb reports.

COVID-19 cases and three more deaths from the disease on Sunday.All deaths included comorbidities: a man in his 40s in the South zone, a man in his 60s in the Calgary zone and a woman in her 80s in the Calgary zone.The 1,731 new cases included 1,132 variant cases. The active variant case total is 14,215, which is 62 per cent of all active cases.

COVID-19 Friday and seven additional deaths from the disease.With about 18,955 tests completed, Alberta’s positivity rate was at 10.6 per cent Friday.The active case count now stands at 21,828 across Alberta.Alberta identified 989 variant cases of concern. Variants now make up 61.6 per cent of active cases of COVID-19 provincewide.Hospitalizations also continue to increase, with 649 people in hospital with COVID-19 Friday.

COVID-19 pandemic, health-care workers are to prioritize incoming patients who have the greatest change of survival.“This is a very complex document,” Dr.

Alberta introduces targeted restrictions in ‘hot spots’ as active COVID-19 cases reach all-time high But health experts are quick to stress the city is by no means out of the woods.“It’s up to all southern Albertans to keep these numbers down and to make them go down,” said Dr.

Alberta restaurant owners are worried about enforcing COVID-19 dining rules and say updates from Premier Jason Kenney have made things more confusing. Fletcher Kent has this noon news update from Sherlock Holmes in downtown Edmonton.

announced late Thursday that curfews could be imposed in municipalities where the virus case rate exceeds 1,000 per 100,000 people and if the local governments ask for one.

COVID-19.The doctors, in a public letter, say the dominance of the more infectious virus variants can have serious health consequences for the young, such as a pediatric illness that causes inflammation of body organs including the heart and brain.

COVID-19 patients overwhelm the system.This meeting comes as the province is in the midst of a third wave of the pandemic.

Jason Kenney said the calls within his own party for him to resign are a direct result of frustration over COVID-19 restrictions.“I lead the government and I’m ultimately responsible for those, and so, the frustration and anger gets focused on me in this position, understandably so,” Kenney said.Earlier this month, 17 United Conservative Party MLAs signed a letter that opposed the government’s decision to bring back COVID-19 measures and demanded the province move forward with reopening.

Many vulnerable Alberta children can now be vaccinated. Health Canada has yet to approve the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds but Alberta Health has given the green light.

COVID-19 were removed from Alberta’s official death count after review.It’s not the first time a death has been ruled out of being caused by COVID-19 after review, so how do Alberta officials determine whether a death was caused by the novel coronavirus? Hinshaw expresses concern as Alberta reports 1,539 new COVID-19 cases, 7 more deaths According to Dr.

COVID-19 hospitalizations, ICU admissions climbing in Edmonton zoneOn Monday, Alberta Health identified 1,495 new cases of COVID-19. The provincial total reached 20,610 active cases.There were 1,542 new cases associated with variants of concern confirmed.Active variant cases make up 64 per cent of total active cases as of Monday.Hinshaw’s update is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro outlines the changes that are being made to continuing care centres in the province starting on May 10.

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro announces the province will begin offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to youth ages 12-15 with underlying health conditions.

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro offers details of the province’s rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine to meat-packing plants.

COVID-19.Businesses and service providers that want to offer rapid testing will no longer need to have a health-care provider oversee their program. Edmonton airport staff being offered rapid COVID-19 testing through 8-week mobile lab program Organizations will be able to participate in the rapid testing program independently.

‘It’s over’: India COVID-19 patients suffocate as cases surge during oxygen shortage Oberoi was born in India and was a physician there before moving to Calgary. He’s also the director of the Indian Society of Calgary.The India Ministry of Health reported 349,691 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to more than 16.9 million.Officials said there were 2,767 new deaths, pushing India’s death toll to over 192,311.“It’s a mixed situation where in big cities, there is a health crisis, but small cities are under control,” Devesh said.

A Calgary man is thankful to be back at home after battling COVID-19 for nearly four months.“It feels great, what can I say? I’m out of prison,” 71-year-old Ken Sitter joked outside his house. “The hospital and the staff, they were so great.

COVID-19 vaccine at this time, despite new recommendations from Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization.Health Minister Tyler Shandro cited limited supply as the reason Alberta will not offer the vaccine beyond the 40-plus age group that is currently eligible in the province.“We’re seen a remarkable uptake from those wanting AstraZeneca,” Shandro said on social media Friday afternoon.

COVID-19 came into affect in Alberta, yet case numbers and hospitalizations have not dropped dramatically.Health Minister Tyler Shandro said Friday that while tightening of restrictions may be needed in the future, there is nothing recommended to cabinet at this time.“We don’t have any of those recommendations right now from Dr. Hinshaw,” Shandro said at an unrelated news conference in Calgary Friday morning.“Broader measures, layered measures as we saw in December are a possibility but that’s going to depend on what the evidence shows.

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro says the government hasn’t received any new recommendations for tighter COVID-19 restrictions from chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw.

Alberta COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers are nearing the final approval stages, and hope to begin production in the coming months. As Christa Dao reports, it comes as the provincial government looks to strengthen its vaccine industry.

COVID-19 update Thursday afternoon from Dr. Deena Hinshaw.The chief medical officer of health is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m.Her news conference will be streamed live in this story post.

Some pharmacies offering the shot are telling patients different information.In the Global Edmonton newsroom alone, three people who received AstraZeneca vaccinations at three different pharmacies were told different information about their second doses.One person booked a tentative second appointment, dependent on supply, four weeks after the first dose. The manufacturer recommends 28 days between doses.In a statement Alberta Health says pharmacies are expected to follow provincial guidance.“Pharmacies should not currently be offering second doses unless they are for individuals who booked those appointments prior to March 10, when Alberta changed its approach.

It’s been two weeks since Alberta reintroduced stricter COVID-19 restrictions, but is it enough to lower cases? As Lisa MacGregor reports, doctors are calling on tougher measures before it’s too little, too late — again.

Alberta Health said those vaccinated against COVID-19 must still continue to follow public health guidelines. Two infectious disease experts explain what factors may be at play.

COVID-19 cases and three deaths from the disease on Sunday.The province said the deaths involved a man in his 70s in the South zone linked to the outbreak at Trinity Reformed Church in Lethbridge, a man in his 60s in the South Zone and a man in his 70s in the Edmonton zone. All three cases included comorbidities.

This is Part 2 of a two-part feature about the Whyte Avenue area before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Read Part 1 here.Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Whyte Avenue was an area full of energy.