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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".

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced the province’s public health restrictions will now be lifting, while a blockade of protesters demanding an end to mandates resumes at the U.S.-Canada border crossing near Coutts. Heather Yourex-West looks at the province’s plan, and whether it will be enough to satiate demonstrators.

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.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to press hard on the importance of COVID-19 vaccines. But Quebec Liberal MP Joël Lightbound is challenging his own government’s strategy, demanding Trudeau to stop driving up divisions and deliver a roadmap to end public health mandates.

More than 300 officers throughout Scotland will be moved to support local policing divisions cope with the latest phase of the pandemic.

COLOMBO (News 1st); An foreign national, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport after he attempted to break free from the custody of Airport Security.Details to follow.

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

COLOMBO (News 1st); The People’s Bank of Sri Lanka has informed the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka of its request to be taken off the blacklist by the Embassy’s Economic and Commercial Office over the Chinese Fertilizer shipment that was rejected by Sri Lanka, after pathogens were detected in samples twice.This is after People’s Bank honoured the Letter of Credit obligation of USD 6.9 Mn to China’s Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group.The People’s Bank of Sri Lanka announced that a sum of USD 6.9 Million was paid to Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group Co., Ltd, on Friday (7) as per the Letter of Credit opened for the purchase of organic fertilizer.This announcement comes three days after the Colombo Commercial High Court dissolved an order preventing the payment to a Chinese company for imported fertilizer.The order was dissolved on the basis that the Chinese company and the Sri Lankan Government had reached a settlement on the issue.The People’s Bank of Sri Lanka was then blacklisted by the Economic and Commercial Office of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka for failing to make the payment according to the Letter of Credit and the contracts between the two parties.

The remote Bearskin Lake Reserve First Nation in Ontario is pleading for help as COVID-19 rages through the community, infecting nearly half of its residents.

The reason some young people haven't gotten vaccinated for Covid has puzzled researchers.

Police Scotland has announced extra support measures to help Tayside officers during the pandemic.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The People’s Bank of Sri Lanka announced that a sum of USD 6.9 Million was paid to Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group Co., Ltd, on Friday (7) as per the Letter of Credit opened for the purchase of organic fertilizer.This announcement comes three days after the Colombo Commercial High Court dissolved an order preventing the payment to a Chinese company for imported fertilizer.The order was dissolved on the basis that the Chinese company and the Sri Lankan Government had reached a settlement on the issue.Sri Lanka’s Fertilizer companies informed the court that they reached a settlement with regard to the controversial Chinese Organic Fertilizer shipment.The terms that the plaintiff companies and the defendants, namely Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group Co., Ltd, its local agent, and People’s Bank, have agreed to for the settlement are as follows.1. People’s Bank would release 75% of the consignment value to Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group Co., Ltd in terms of the Letter of Credit.2.

Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has received fresh data on COVID-19 vaccination rates in B.C. children.

We’ve been hearing about people having difficulties accessing timely testing for COVID-19. An Alberta company says it has a convenient solution.

The vaccine remains our key defence against all variants of COVID-19, including Omicron. We continue to ask everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated, including people who are now eligible for a booster dose.

There is a growing call for help from Indigenous leaders and health experts as COVID-19 cases swell in Bearskin Lake First Nation.

A leading British anti-vaxxer is now in hospital with Covid after refusing to get the vaccine and claiming that the virus was "just a common cold".

COLOMBO (News 1st); The People’s Bank of Sri Lanka announced that a sum of USD 6.9 Million will be paid to Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group Co., Ltd, on Friday (7) as per the Letter of Credit opened for the purchase of organic fertilizer.This announcement comes 48 hours after the Colombo Commercial High Court dissolved an order preventing the payment to a Chinese company for imported fertilizer.The order was dissolved on the basis that the Chinese company and the Sri Lankan Government had reached a settlement on the issue.Sri Lanka’s Fertilizer companies informed the court that they reached a settlement with regard to the controversial Chinese Organic Fertilizer shipment.The terms that the plaintiff companies and the defendants, namely Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group Co., Ltd, its local agent, and People’s Bank, have agreed to for the settlement are as follows.1. People’s Bank would release 75% of the consignment value to Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group Co., Ltd in terms of the Letter of Credit.2.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The People’s Bank of Sri Lanka announced that a sum of USD 6.9 Million will be paid to Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group Co., Ltd, on Friday (7) as per the Letter of Credit opened for the purchase of organic fertilizer.This announcement comes 48 hours after the Colombo Commercial High Court dissolved an order preventing the payment to a Chinese company for imported fertilizer.The order was dissolved on the basis that the Chinese company and the Sri Lankan Government had reached a settlement on the issue.Sri Lanka’s Fertilizer companies informed the court that they reached a settlement with regard to the controversial Chinese Organic Fertilizer shipment.The terms that the plaintiff companies and the defendants, namely Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group Co., Ltd, its local agent, and People’s Bank, have agreed to for the settlement are as follows.1. People’s Bank would release 75% of the consignment value to Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group Co., Ltd in terms of the Letter of Credit.2.

An Edmonton nurse says some of the most vulnerable people in the city are being paid to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by people who don’t want the jab but still want a QR code that lets them do things like eat in restaurants.

The latest round of public health restrictions are coming into place mere months ahead of Ontario’s upcoming provincial election. They may be necessary, but as Matthew Bingley reports, they present a political headache for the Ford government and an opportunity for his opponents.

Clyde boss Danny Lennon warns that clubs may become ‘selfish’ and block loan deals, because they’re struggling for players due to Covid and injury issues.

LOVE Island’s Millie Court celebrated on Instagram after Liam tested negative for Covid on holiday. The Love Island winners were forced to isolate after Liam, 22, received an inconclusive test result after landing in Dubai on Friday.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has decided to award a Rs. 5,000/- monthly special allowance to all public sector employees from January 2022.This was confirmed by Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa.He also said that Public Sector Pensioners will receive a Rs.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Government is planning to import jet fuel as an alternative to kerosene, says the Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, K.R.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said that those who insult him have not been able to do an iota of the service he had performed to the country during his lifetime.The comments were made after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was bestowed with the honorary title of “Sri Lankadheeshwara Padma Vibhushana” by the Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha invoking the blessings of the Maha Sangha.The Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha conferred this honorary title on President during a special religious ceremony organized at the Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya , on Sunday (02) symbolizing the need of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s leadership for the motherland as well as considering the unblemished

Lionel Messi is among four PSG players who have tested positive for Covid-19, the club have confirmed.

LOVE Island's Millie Court has revealed her and Liam Reardon's New Year's Eve plans in Dubai have been cancelled - after he tested positive for Covid. The couple are currently in Dubai and Millie, 24, posted a message on Instagram revealing the news, adding that 22-year-old Liam's birthday gift to her had also been ruined.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Finance said that the Special Commodity Levy on imported Potatoes and Big Onions will be reduced by Rs. 30/- per kilogram with effect from midnight on Friday (31).

Singer Ava Max took to Instagram on Wednesday to show how hair is growing back in her scalp after she suffered hair loss as result of a battle with COVID-19 in 2020.'Baby hairs Comin THRU,' the My Head & My Heart artist, 27, said in the social media post. 'Also so so happy my hair is growing back.

Around 13 million people in China have been put into lockdown following a coronavirus outbreak - with the city of Xi'an under the strictest measures imposed since the start of the pandemic last year.

SIMON Cowell offered to send a plane for Il Divo star Carlos Marin to fly him to Spain for treatment before he died. The singer, 53, died on December 19, days after being hospitalised with Covid.

Scots will be allowed to meet-up on Hogmanay to toast the New Year as Nicola Sturgeon today confirmed there will be no changes to the country's covid restrictions.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Milk Powder Importer’s Association had decided to increase the price of milk powder with effect from Thursday (30).Accordingly, the price of a kilo of milk powder has been increased from Rs. 1,195 to Rs.

During one of the busiest times of the year, B.C. restaurants are temporarily shutting their doors because they don’t have enough staff free of COVID-19 symptoms.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Private Bus Owners Association on Wednesday (29) said that it decided to increase bus fares with effect from the 5th of January 2022.Accordingly, the minimum bus fare will be Rs.

COLOMBO (News 1st); In the post-war era, the military will continue to support the people in the north to rebuild their livelihoods and work hand-in-hand with the communities, said the Army Commander on Wednesday (29).General Shavendra Silva visited Jaffna to share seasonal compliments and show his care for North-based fellow tri-service troops, engaged in duty roles, away from their loved ones in families.Addressing a representative group of peninsula-based All Ranks, General Shavendra Silva at first paid a glowing tribute to the memory of all fallen Tri-Service War Heroes during the humanitarian operations and wished differently able and wounded War Heroes, still under recuperation, be well and a speedy recovery.In appreciating great

Cases of coronavirus reached their highest ever level on Boxing Day, according to the latest Scottish Government statistics.

We know face coverings protect against the spread of COVID-19, and as the number of Omicron cases continues to rise, wearing masks has never been more important.