Jennifer Lawrence is on a health kick as she steps out for a green juice and Pilates session

The current wave of Covid-19 cases is having a huge impact on hospitals and people seem less likely to be isolating when they have early symptoms, the Covid-19 lead with the Irish College of General Practitioners has said.

China placed 1.7 million people under lockdown in central Anhui province, where authorities reported nearly 300 new cases in the latest of a string of outbreaks testing Beijing's no-tolerance approach to Covid-19.

PHILADELPHIA - A man, who was with his female companion and a baby in Old City, was shot during a failed robbery attempt, according to police. Philadelphia Inspector D.F. Pace told FOX 29 that reports of the incident came to police around 12:10 a.m.

ROME - Some 17 people remain unaccounted for a day after a huge chunk of an Alpine glacier broke off and slammed into hikers in northern Italy, officials said Monday.At least six people died and 9 were injured by the avalanche of ice, snow and large rocks thundering down the slope of the mountain topped by the Marmolada glacier Sunday afternoon.Trento Prosecutor Sandro Raimondi said that 17 hikers were believed to be missing, the Italian news agency LaPresse reported.Veneto regional Gov. Luca Zaia said some of those hiking in the area on Sunday were roped together as they climbed.Nationalities of the known dead haven't been disclosed, and conditions were too dangerous Monday morning for rescue crews with dogs to resume the search for those missing or to bring down the bodies.The bodies will be brought to an ice skating rink in the resort town of Canazei in the Dolomite mountain range for identification.Raimondi was quoted as saying two of the nine injured are Germans.

FILE - U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a Fourth of July event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., the U.S., on Sunday, July 4, 2021.

NEW YORK - Two Long Island beaches in Suffolk County were expected to reopen Monday after a lifeguard was bitten by a shark.Smith Point and Cupsogue Beach suspended swimming Sunday after the lifeguard was bitten during a training exercise."While shark attacks off Long Island Shores are extremely rare, officials will provide an update on the situation and outline additional measures residents can take to remain safe in the water," County Executive Steve Bellone's office said in a statement. The lifeguard, identified as Zach Gallo, had been playing the role of a victim during a training exercise when the shark bit him in the chest and hand, Bellone told an afternoon news conference.The attack happened about 10:15 a.m. at Smith Point Beach in Shirley.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Bar Association of Sri Lanka has called on the President to take all necessary steps to give instructions to the Defence Secretary, the Commanders of the Tri Forces and the Inspector General of Police to ensure that there is an immediate de-escalation of tensions in different parts of the country – especially at fuel stations – understanding the difficulties faced by public.Whilst keeping in mind that the police and armed forces are acting under very trying circumstances, nevertheless it is necessary to give strict instructions to the police and the forces to desist from violence in dealing with the public and to act with utmost restraint, said the BASL in a statement.“We also call upon you to ensure that steps be taken under the law to deal with errant officers who have subjected civilians to such violence,” it added.The BASL is of the view that it is not appropriate for service personnel to be deployed in the present manner in matters which essentially should be managed by the Sri Lanka Police.The Armed Forces should also not be used to disturb or hinder peaceful protests as was seen lastweek in Galle.

Covid variants were first picked up in South Africa but they might soon become prevalent in Europe and the US, according to health experts. These two subvariants are also thought to be behind the UK surge in cases. Currently, the Government data reports a 33.

Covid lottery". "There is a population who say they've never had Covid and then there are those poor souls who've had it several times," she said. "It is a very complex area which is now attracting a lot of research.

PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department are working to learn more after a woman was found shot to death in Frankford. Police say the incident happened on Sunday night when officers received reports of a shooting inside an apartment building on the 1300 block of Arrott Street. Officers had difficulty getting into the apartment, according to authorities, but once inside they found a woman, 37, shot inside. Authorities say the woman was shot in the forearm as she was in a defensive position trying to protect herself and once in the chest, which was the fatal shot. She was pronounced dead inside the apartment, according to police. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESTwo spent shell casings were found on scene near the victim suggesting she was shot at close range, authorities say. Police believe the motive of the shooting is domestic-related, Inspector D.F.

Steph McGovern has revealed that she's in agony due to health issues that have occurred as the latest season of Channel 4's Packed Lunch comes to an end. The presenter and journalist, 40, took to her Instagram page to let her 98.8k followers why she had been quiet. Sharing a snap of her face, which had blisters, Steph wrote: "Here’s a pic of me looking rough, let me explain why…..

Shopping malls, theaters and places of worship have been asked to ensure that huge crowds do not gather Amid a surge in COVID cases, the Chennai Corporation on Monday made wearing of masks mandatory in public places.  Moreover, shopping malls, theaters and places of worship have been asked to ensure that huge crowds do not gather. In a press statement issued by the Chennai Corporation, it said that following increase in number of positive cases across the city, the need to follow safety protocols have been announced. COVID cases are on a rise in Tamil Nadu again.

COLOMBO (News 1st); A Criminal Gangster was shot dead by police during a shootout in Yakkala.Police Spokesperson, Senior Superintendent of Police Nihal Talduwa said that a T56 firearm was also found in the possession of the deceased suspect.According to reports, the gunned-down gangster was identified as Ihala Vithanage Joseph Kumara alias Elpitiye Joseph (41).It is reported that he was a close associate of Underworld Gangster Ganemulla Sanjeewa, and is suspected to have carried out the shooting at Bastian Mawatha, Colombo on 30th May 2022.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ceylon Electricity Board has warned that there can be delays in restoring the supply of electricity following outages.The Ceylon Electricity Board said the delays in restoring sudden breakdowns can be attributed to the fuel shortage to attend to such matters.The CEB said it would deploy its vehicles based on priority needs, and requests the General Public to take necessary measures to prevent inconveniences.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has decided to lift the ban on the Qatar Charity.Qatar Charity is the main charitable arm of the Qatar Government, and was banned in Sri Lanka following various allegation.Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera tweeted that he met with the officials of the Qatar Charity on Wednesday (29), and conveyed the message that the Defense Ministry has informed the Attorney General its decision to lift the ban on the fund which was imposed in 2019.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Mahanayake Theros in a letter to the President have called for the 22nd Amendment to the constitution to be passed immediately to form a genuine all-party government.It is wise for all the party leaders to come together for a certain period for the welfare of the general public, and the President, as well as all the Party Leaders, must agree to the following 10 points, said the Mahanayake Theros.1. All-Party Government must be limited to six months.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan Muslims will celebrate the festival of Hajj on the 10th of July, confirmed the Colombo Grand Mosque on Thursday (29).

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Secretary General of Parliament Dhammika Dasanayake said that the Parliament is scheduled to meet on the 4th, 5th and 6th of next week.This was decided at the Committee on Parliamentary Business held under the chairmanship of Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, Speaker of Parliament.On the 4th, from 10.00 am to 3.30 pm, the entire period is allotted for 50 Questions for Oral Answers that could not be taken up in Parliament previously due to various reasons.Furthermore, Parliament is scheduled to convene on the 5th of July at 10.00 am.Accordingly, Regulations under the Foreign Exchange Act, no. 12 of 2017, Two Orders under the Sri Lanka Export Development Act No.

Covid travel restrictions could return for several countries this summer, causing disruption to people's holidays, according to Good Morning Britain's resident GP Dr Hilary Jones. Over the last two years, the sudden introduction of restrictions has seen holidaymakers scramble back to the UK as quickly as possible.

COLOMBO (News 1st);  Sri Lanka’s fuel crisis is worsening to a level where unarmed people are being subject to beatdowns from Police and Military Personnel while waiting in line for fuel for days.It is reported that these ugly scenes are taking place when the Police and the Military intervene in the fuel distribution disregarding the fact that the common man has been waiting in line for days to access limited amount of fuel.An incident where the Commanding Officer of the Wehera Army Camp in Kurunegala kicked back a man, took place when people who were in line for many days questioned why they were not given fuel, and why the military was obtaining fuel.The incident took place at the Yaggapitiya Filling Station located along the Dambulla – Kurunegala Main Road.Sri Lanka Army Spokesperson Brigadier Nilantha Premaratne speaking to News 1st said the Army had launched an internal investigation on the Lieutenant Colonel alleged to have carried out the assault.The Army Spokesperson said that the incident had taken place when a group of people who had scolded military personnel in profanity, were being escorted to the Police.He said that two people who behaved in an unruly and violent manner were handed over to the Police, adding that a certain group is attempting to create such incidents to bring disrepute to the Army.

COLOMBO (News 1st): The JVP and the Frontline Socialists Party have condemned a letter purportedly sent by the IGP to the Defence Secretary, that included intelligence related content.JVP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the IGP had sent a letter to the Defence Secretary on the 27th of June 2022, stating that on the 5th and 6th of July a foreing intelligence service will attempt to detonate bombs in either the north or south, during the Black Tiger commemoration.He said that the letter notes that it is attempted to blame the LTTE for these attacks, and that the VIPs in the north, and staff from foreign agencies have been told NOT to attend any event on those two days.Dissanayake said the government must disclose to the country the information that it received, and how the information was received, and if not is this an attempt to suppress the dissent against the government.He said that the letter also notes that the JVP and other opposition groups are attempting to launch attacks on politicians and MPs.Anura Kumara Dissanayake said these attempts being made to curtail the people’s protests agains the government.He alleged the government rather than solving the issues in the country, is merely attempting to tarnish the various political movements through such petty efforts, or may be event wanting to create such a situation in the country.Duminda Nagamuwa from the Frontline Socialist Party also speaking on the same letter to the Defence Secretary alleged that the government prepared such letters, and the government launches the said attacks mentioned in the letter.He said following the next protest President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will be forced to step down, and these measures are being taken to crackdown on

Ryanair had its busiest month ever in June as it flew 15.9 million passengers, up by 203% from just 5.3 million a year earlier and topping a previous high set in May.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Managing Director of Lanka IOC Manoj Gupta told News 1st that the token system for fuel was suspended due to certain issues.However, a spokesperson for the Lanka IOC filling station owners said that fuel will be sold for tokens today.The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation said that a Diesel Shipment will reach Sri Lanka on the 12th of July.Uvais Mohamed, the CPC Chairman told News 1st that a shipment was ordered from a Singapore based company.In addition, a Petrol Shipment from Malaysia will reach Sri Lanka on the 20th of July, and attempts are being made to secure the arrival at an early date.Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals LTD said that it would provide fuel for essential services today as well.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Supreme Court today ordered the Attorney General to prepare a report detailing the sectors that a given priority in fuel purchasing, and distribution.The Attorney General was ordered to submit this report before the 12th of July 2022.Th Supreme Court made the order after taking into consideration two Fundamental Rights applications filed by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka.The applications were called up in the presence of Justices Vijith Malalgoda, Mahinda Samayawardena, and Arjuna Obeysekera.

Stray Kids have postponed two dates from the North American leg of their ongoing ‘Maniac’ tour after three members contracted COVID-19.Over the weekend on July 2, Live Nation announced on Twitter that the group’s Atlanta (July 3) and Fort Worth (July 6) shows have been postponed after three members of the boyband tested positive for COVID-19 on the same day.“Lee Know, Felix and I.N received positive results on self-testing kits performed on July 2 (local time), thus immediately visited a hospital to receive PCR tests and were diagnosed with COVID-19,” wrote Live Nation. The concert organiser also shared that the boyband, along with all staff members of their tour had been undergoing daily self-testing.Live Nation noted that all members of the group had received three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, and had been staying in single rooms throughout the tour.

Living with COVID-19 plan, the focus of this new phase is on protecting those who are most at risk from the virus.A new set of guidance from UKHSA provides important public health advice for people with symptoms of respiratory infections, such as COVID-19; people with a positive COVID-19 test and their contacts; and advice on safer behaviours for everyone. UKHSA has also published a set of public health principles for businesses, organisations and employers to consider in managing the risk to their workforce from respiratory infections, such as COVID-19.Dame Jenny Harries, Chief Executive of UKHSA, said:As we learn to live with COVID, we encourage people to keep following simple steps to help keep themselves and others safe.The pandemic is not over and how the virus will develop over time remains uncertain.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has been re-appointed as the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) for the next six years with effect from today (4).Dr. Weerasinghe is a career central banker, with extensive experience in Monetary and Exchange Rate Policy.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor G.L. Peiris has assured the Chinese Ambassador that Sri Lanka will continue to stand by ‘one-China policy and pledged Sri Lanka’s unwavering support to protect China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.The Foreign Minister met with the Ambassador of China, Qi Zhenhong, on 30th June 2022 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Minister Peiris appreciated China’s continued assistance to Sri Lanka.

The Government has launched a further low cost Covid-19 loan scheme for businesses.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Considering the heavy demand for Consular Services and in order to provide for the public needs in this regard, the Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry of External Affairs will be open to the public on all weekdays, Monday to Friday commencing July 04, 2022.The Regional Consular offices in Jaffna, Matara, Kandy, Trincomalee, and Kurunegala will also follow the same working arrangements.

This marked a marginal rise from Sunday, when 16,103 people had tested positive Marking a marginal rise from Sunday, when 16,103 people tested positive, India reported 16,135 fresh COVID-19 cases, pushing the overall caseload to 43,518,564, the Union health ministry said on Monday. As many as 24 people succumbed to the disease taking the total number of fatalities to 525,223. The cumulative tally of active patients continued to rise with 113,864, up from 111,7111 on Sunday.  Meanwhile, with 13,958 people recuperating in the last 24 hours, the total number of recoveries rose to 42,879,477.

jobs because of the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the work environment.“It’s very hard to make the argument that you need to physically come to work five days a week,” said Sarah McVanel, chief recognition officer and founder of Greatness Magnified, a company that helps organizations retain top talent and combat burnout.McVanel says that COVID-19 presented Canadians with a different reality that changed the way people think about work.Grocery store, alcohol sales down in April as prices rose: Statistics CanadaAccording to a report released by Statistics Canada on May 24, the number of job vacancies at the beginning of April hit just over one million, up more than 40 per cent compared to last year amid a tight labour market pushing up wages and fuelling inflation concerns.The agency said on its website that employers in Canada were actively seeking to fill 1,001,100 vacant positions, up 23,300 from March of this year and a gain of 308,000 compared to April 2021.Vacancies in the health care and social assistance sectors reached a record high of 136,800, up five per cent from the peak of three months earlier and up 90.9 per cent compared with the first quarter of 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic pummelled the economy, according to a report by Statistics Canada, which was released on May 21.

NEW DELHI: India recorded 16,135 new covid cases in the last 24 hours, pushing the active caseload to 1,13,864, as per data released by the Union health ministry on Monday. Fatalities stood at 24. The national capital's active cases stand at 3,268, while Maharashtra has 22,485 cases, Haryana has 2,475 cases, and Kerala's stand at 29,527.

A decision to open temporary court rooms in cinemas during the pandemic has cost taxpayers almost £30million, it can be revealed. The Odeon chain has raked in £26,166,092 over the last two years while Vue was paid £1,882,356 by the Scottish Courts service, figures ­uncovered by the Record show.

COLOMBO (News 1st); All Government Schools and Government approved Private Schools across the country will have a holiday from Monday (4) to July 8th, inclusive of both days.The decision was made during a discussion held among officials of the Ministry of Education, Provincial Education Secretaries, and Provincial Education Directors after reviewing the attendance of principals, teachers, and students in the schools during the last two weeks.The Ministry of Education noted that the missing school time during the relevant week will be covered during the upcoming school holidays.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The All Ceylon Filling Station Owners’ Association says that they have paid Rs.700 Million to Ceypetco to obtain fuel, however, they have NOT been given a definite date for delivery.The All Ceylon Filling Station Owners’ Association S. Fernando said that many filling stations are closed due to a lack of fuel.

Due to winter illnesses putting pressure on primary care providers, the Ministry of Health would like to remind employers that they can consider the text messages it sends to people positive with COVID-19 and their household contacts, as proof of needing time off work.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Immigration and Emigration says that the one-day passport issuance service will be implemented in three more districts from Monday (4).Accordingly, the one-day service will be implemented in Vavuniya, Matara, and Kandy districts.At present, the one-day service is operational only at the head office of the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Colombo.Controller General Sarath Rupasiri said that after making an appointment, one-day passport services can be obtained from Vavuniya, Matara, and Kandy district offices.He mentioned that 3,000 people visit Colombo daily to get passports through the one-day service.

SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA - A 17-year-old boy was shot in the stomach and is fighting for his life in Southwest Philadelphia.Police were called to the 1900 block of South 67th Street Saturday night, just after 9, on the report of gunshots, according to authorities.Responding officers found the teen with a gunshot wound to his stomach.Police rushed the teen to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where he was placed in critical condition.Police are searching for the shooter and a motive.

Upper Darby Police investigate a shooting they say is domestic-related. UPPER DARBY TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Upper Darby Police report a person is in custody after a domestic-related shooting.Officials said police were called to the 800 block of Hawthorne Avenue, in Upper Darby Township Saturday night, around 8:15, for a reported shooting.Officials said, in a tweet, police were investigating a shooting related to a domestic incident.

A gunman opened fire inside a busy shopping mall in the Danish capital on Sunday, killing several people and wounding several others, police said.

Today we are reporting 6,498 community cases and 487 current hospitalisations.

PASADENA, Calif. - Esteban Chavez had worked at UPS for four years. His family says he had dreams of moving up in the company, perhaps getting into management.

NORTHFIELD, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Northfield Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a six-year-old girl after her mother was found dead in their home this weekend.Police said they responded to a call around 11:50 a.m. Saturday at a residence in the 600 block of Maple Brook Ct and discovered Lisa Wade, 39, who died of an apparent suicide.

WYNNEWOOD, Pa. - Music filled the air for a patriotic party in the streets of Wynnewood, in Montgomery County, Sunday.Hundreds of people came out to celebrate at the Penn Wynne Independence Day Parade and Carnival.There was a wide variety of fun, family activities, including pony rides, moon bounces and yummy food.The crowning touch was the parade and a perfect way to celebrate the 246th birthday of the United States.

Image: Jeff Brinker to FOX Television Stations "I didn’t want to come to terms with why I ate the way I did, why I had an unhealthy lifestyle," Brinker said in an interview with FOX TV Stations.In 2016, Brinker had weight loss surgery and saw some success — he lost about 100 pounds — but he "fell back into old habits" pretty quickly."I never addressed the issue between the years of what I was supposed to be eating," he said.Image: Jeff Brinker to FOX Television Stations Brinker’s children, both in the Air Force and "very fit," had pleaded with him to lose weight for years. He had started to "whittle it down a little," he said, but it was a trip to his doctor’s office in September 2021 that fueled his incredible weight loss journey."He asked if I wanted to be on diabetes medication, then started rattling off a list of other medications.

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays first base coach Mark Budzinski will be away from the team following the death of his eldest daughter, Julia.

AKRON, Ohio (AP) - A Black man shot and killed by Akron police officers in a hail of bullets following a vehicle and foot pursuit was unarmed at the time of the shooting, but a shot appeared to have come from the vehicle during the pursuit, and officers said they feared he was preparing to fire when they discharged their weapons, authorities said.Police on Sunday released video the mayor called "heartbreaking" of the pursuit and shooting of Jayland Walker, 25, while pleading for peace and patience from the community while the state investigation into the shooting continues. It was not yet clear how many shots were fired, but Walker sustained more than 60 wounds.