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The topic of COVID-19 vaccine mandates took centre stage during Monday’s session of question period in Ottawa’s House of Commons amid ongoing anti-mandate demonstrations. Interim Conservative Party Leader Candice Bergen demanded answers on when Canadians could see vaccine mandates and other public health guidelines removed.

Phillip Schofield has issued a major health update as he teased his return to This Morning.The 59-year-old presenter tested positive for coronavirus last week and was forced to self-isolate, leading to chaos on two of ITV's biggest shows.Phil has been forced to sit out on his scheduled This Morning appearances since last Monday, and was once again replaced by Alison Hammond on today's show.He was also absent from presenting Dancing on Ice over the weekend, with Stephen Mulhern joining Holly Willoughby in his place.However, it looks like his self-isolation may have finally reached its end.Posting to his Instagram stories on Monday evening, Phil shared a photo of a negative lateral flow test alongside the caption: "Oh hello!! What do we have here?"He also posted a fingers crossed emoji.The lateral flow test can be seen with only one red line through the control section, marking a negative response.Over the weekend, the ITV star was forced to stay in isolation past the five-day minimum as he continued to test positive for Covid as early as Monday morning.In another Instagram story shared earlier in the day, Phil bemoaned the positive test which marked his seventh day of isolation.He wrote: "Oh COME ON!!! This is getting so bloody dull now." He later added: "I am seriously going out after this."Phil's latest negative lateral flow test means the presenter could return to This Morning as early as tomorrow.The presenter has yet to reunite onscreen with his regular co-host Holly Willoughby, who returned to This Morning last Thursday after taking a lengthy break.Holly had been filming forthcoming BBC reality series Superstar Survival alongside Lee Mack and Wim Hof.On her absence, she said: "I was in Northern Italy up in the Alps

COVID-19 health measures and vaccine mandates.The trucker convoy in the provincial capital, which came to an end Sunday, drew thousands of people and a heavy police presence. It came as similar demonstrations unfolded across the country.Police chief Denis Turcotte said during a briefing Monday that 50 tickets were issued for municipal violations, including noise complaints.

Ontario are accessing mental health support than at any other time during the COVID-19 pandemic.The Canadian Mental Health Association poll indicates 24 per cent of respondents have sought help for mental health challenges, compared to 17 per cent last winter and nine per cent almost two years ago.Camille Quenneville, the association’s CEO, says the survey results are concerning as they indicate the mental health of those living in the province is not improving. Canada needs national standards to tackle kid’s mental health challenges: experts The poll also suggests substance use and the levels of mental health distress among residents in Ontario are similar to what was seen during the start of the pandemic.The poll surveyed 1,001 Ontario adults between Jan.

COVID on Monday with 486 in intensive care units.This is down by 75 hospitalizations and unchanged for ICUs since the previous day, though officials noted not all hospitals reported updated figures due to the weekend.Last Monday, there were 2,983 hospitalizations with 583 in ICU as numbers continue to trend downward.The province recently began distinguishing between those who were admitted to hospital directly because of COVID, and those who were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for the virus.Those figures aren’t updated on Mondays due to incomplete data reporting from hospitals over the weekend.However, figures from last week show roughly 46 per cent of those hospitalized with COVID were admitted for other reasons. Of those in intensive care with the virus, roughly 18 per cent were admitted for other reasons.

Love Island star Jack Fincham has given an update on his mental health after being open about his struggles last year. The reality show winner confessed to struggling with "not wanting to be here" while dealing with money issues and loneliness to podcaster James English earlier this year.However, Jack, 29, has turned his life around and is now putting his all into his upcoming celebrity boxing match and is positive about the future.When asked if boxing had helped him with his mental health, Jack agreed that it has helped him out of his slump.He told the Daily Star: "100%, you feel like you've achieved something.

PHILADELPHIA - A young man has died after he was shot multiple times in the West Philadelphia section of the city. The shooting happened at approximately 11:20 p.m.

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Scottish Labour’s health ­spokeswoman Jackie Baillie last night called for an urgent inquiry as it emerged four children were given Covid vaccine overdoses more than twice the approved amount.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); Health workers across Sri Lanka including nurses, and Public Health Inspectors are on strike citing multiple demands.They resorted to the indefinite trade union action from Monday (7) against the government’s failure to remove salary anomalies and address their grievances, despite recent token strikes.The unions demand that the authorities eliminate existing salary disparities in the sector just as they eliminated the teacher and principal salary anomaliesAs a result of the strike, Clinics, Dispensaries, Blood Tests, as well as COVID-19 testing, did not function across many government hospitals in Sri Lanka.This in turn caused serious inconveniences to the general public, according to reports.

Canada Post may be on the verge of an overhaul that could include ways to make it more profitable and more manageable. As David Akin tells us, some possible changes include removing rural post offices.

Chelsea Handler recently had to call off a number of stand-up comedy shows amid a health scare. The comedian revealed to fans that she was in the hospital, and would have to cancel her performances in Oregon over the weekend.Handler took to her Instagram story on Saturday to explain that she had suffered a «scare» and was forced to postpone Friday's show in Eugene and her Saturday shows in Portland, which were stops on her Vaccinated & Horny comedy tour.«I am so sorry I had to cancel my shows tonight in Portland and my show in Eugene,» Handler shared in a video filmed from her hospital bed.

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The solution with numbers: The Economic Survey, 2020-21 recommended that we need to raise the spend on healthcare services from 1% to 2.5-3% of GDP, to “reduce the out-of-pocket-expenditure (OOPE) from 65% to 35% of the overall healthcare spend".

COVID-19: Saskatchewan business owners wonder how no proof of vaccine will affect business “The first decisions have clearly set the tone in favour of employers and their obligation to maintain a safe workplace,” said Adam Savaglio, an employment lawyer and partner with Scarfone Hawkins LLP in Hamilton, Ont.“We have a significant number of arbitration decisions in unionized environments that are showing that vaccine mandates and restrictions are being upheld.”A recent arbitration decision between Hydro One Inc. and the Power Workers’ Union dismissed the grievances of multiple workers placed on unpaid leave for failing to comply with the utility’s COVID-19 vaccination policy.The policy required unvaccinated workers — and those who declined to reveal their vaccination status– to take regular rapid tests.In his decision, chief arbitrator John Stout said the policy is reasonable and necessary to address the ongoing health and safety issues arising from the pandemic.“Prohibiting employees from attending work if they do not provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 (rapid antigen test) is fair and reasonable in the circumstances of this pandemic,” he said in his decision.“Hydro One is complying with their obligations under the Occupational Health & Safety Act to take reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of their employees and the public that they serve.”The arbitrator also dismissed the union’s position that the workers should have been able to work from home.

The research was carried out throughout the pandemic, including during national lockdowns, local lockdowns and periods when rules were eased.Co-leader of the study Professor Kirstin Mitchell, from the Institute of Health and Well Being at Glasgow University, said: “The restrictions in place in the early part of the pandemic fundamentally altered the opportunities people could have to have sex.“Covid 19 restrictions led to significant shifts in sexual repertoires, frequency and satisfaction, mostly for those not cohabiting and young people.”The study also found two-thirds of people had sex with someone in their support bubble during the lockdowns.Only 22 per cent said the pandemic had not affected their sex lives, according to The Sun.Researchers interviewed 6,500 people aged 16 to 59 in July 2020 and the same number in April last year.Keep up to date with all the latest news stories. by signing up for one of Daily Star's free newsletters here.

COVID-19,” but it doesn’t mean immediately returning to life as it was in 2019 and authorities should be refining their message, experts say.Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, is now using the phrase, as are Toronto’s top doctor, Ontario’s health minister and Premier Doug Ford.Shifting from the predominant message of “stay home” to “learn to live with it” is going to be difficult for a lot of people, said Dr.

Ontario hospital with COVID-19 as efforts to stem the spread of the virus in the province continue.New data released by the province on Sunday also said 2,887 new cases of the virus have been detected. 2,493 people hospitalized in Ontario with COVID-19, 501 in intensive care However, experts caution that this number is likely an undercount, now that more stringent testing rules have been implemented in Ontario.To date, the province has recorded a total of 1,054,061 cases of the virus.

Chelsea Handler has canceled some standup comedy shows in Oregon after an unexpected hospitalization.

Karnataka in the last 24 hours, taking the state's positivity rate to 6.5%, said state health minister K Sudhakar on Sunday.

Emmerdale during his one-year stint on the ITV soap.Paul was determined to rekindle his romance with Mandy Dingle when he turned up in the village, but his gambling issues soon got on top of him and he began physically beating his son Vinny for the slightest presumed error.The villain, who entered in April 2020, was killed off in a huge barn explosion just a year later after Jimmy King crashed his van into the structure, knocking Liv Flaherty out and killing Paul.But what of actor Reece Dinsdale’s real life away from the cameras? From his stint in Coronation Street to his mental health struggles, we take a look.Reece has a very famous member of his family who actually had an iconic career in Hollywood.He tied the knot with Northern Irish actor Zara Turner - who has appeared in various TV shows over the years including Sliding Doors alongside Hollywood legends Gwyneth Paltrow and John Hannah.She’s also been in everything from Father Ted to The Bill.The loved-up pair share two children, Elwy and Luca.Reece has admitted that he struggles with crippling body dysmorphia - a mental health condition which leaves a person spending a lot of time worrying about flaws in their appearance, which are often unnoticeable to others.Speaking to The Mirror, he said: “In my life I have never been comfortable after things that were said when I was young.“I would always look at myself as twice the size I am. It has been the bane of my life.

CHRISTINE McGuiness has shared an update on husband Paddy's recovery after the presenter went under the knife earlier this week to fix his knee. The 48-year-old had been waiting six months for the operation after sustaining a nasty injury to his meniscus last year.

Hollyoaks have showed off dramatic weight loss transformations throughout the decades.From current stars of the show, to fan favourite actors who have since left, many of the Hollyoaks cast have wowed fans with their before and after photos on social media.Not only this, but they have also given fans an insight into how they transformed their bodies - from personal training, to high protein diets and regular exercise.Daily Star takes a look at some of Hollyoaks most incredible body transformations throughout the years, including dropping dress sizes and three stone weight losses.Former Hollyoaks star Davinia Taylor, who played Jude Cunningham in the soap, wowed fans after dropping four dresses in 2020.The star went from a size 16 to a size 8, and showed off her slim new figure on social media in a black bikini, side by side with a before photo of her in a cream vest and shorts.She captioned the photo: "Think I’m pushing a size 16 there and then I’m down to an 8 and maintained it for years."No yo-yo or massive cravings either. All beings in the brain #brainhealth #goodfats #lowsugar."Davinia had previously credited tips such as having cold showers and eating organic meat as the secrets behind her keeping lean, telling fans on social media: "Watch your habits and cultivate your own roadmap to feeling so much better...

Chelsea Handler is explaining why she had to unexpectedlycancel several shows that she was scheduled to play in Oregon after suffering a health 'scare'.Those stand-up shows were part of her ongoing stand-up comedy act dubbed, Vaccinated & Horny Tour.'Hello everyone. I am so sorry I had to cancel my shows tonight in Portland and my show in Eugene,' Handler, 46, began in a video that was shot from her hospital bed.'I had a scare at the hospital, and I don't have COVID, and I'm okay, but I had to reschedule my shows.'Scroll down to videos Health concerns: Chelseas Handler, 46, took to Instagram and revealed she had to cancel several shows from her Vaccinated & Horny comedy tour due to a health 'scare'Sounding somewhat tired in the tone of her voice, Handler ended the clip with an apology and by, of course, showcasing her hilarious comedic touch.'I will see you all when I see you, and I'm sorry that I had to cancel.

COLOMBO (News 1st); One of the two bodies discovered on the Wellawatte beach on Saturday (5) was identified as that of a Maldivian, said Sri Lanka Police on Sunday (7).Two unidentified bodies were discovered just some 300m apart along the Wellawatte beach on Saturday (5).Senior Police Spokesperson Senior DIG Ajith Rohana told News 1st that the victim with stab wounds was identified as a Maldivian national, based on police investigations.The victim was aged 24-years.Maldivian media recently reported that 24-year-old Afham Nasir, a Maldivian student who was residing in Sri Lanka, was reported missing.According to Police, the last time his relatives saw him was on the 4th of February and the victim was seen wearing a black shirt.He was residing in the Dehiwala area.Watch the News 1st report from Saturday :

Sky Sports. Having started her career there in 1998, she spent some two decades working for the channel before moving on to pursue other career goals. As of June 2021, Kirsty has been a co-host on The Great British Breakfast on GB News.

Chelsea Handler has canceled some standup comedy shows in Oregon after an unexpected hospitalization.

Lata Mangeshkar, Union Minister Piyush Goyal met with her at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital where she is admitted. Sharing the update regarding Lata Mangeshkar's health with the media, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said he has "conveyed PM Modi's message to her family and wish that she will soon recover". "We all wish for her speedy recovery," he said, reported news agency ANI.

Christine McGuiness has given an update on her husband Paddy after the Top Gear star went under the knife earlier this week. Paddy, 48, had reportedly been waiting six months for the surgery that he needed for a previous injury. Discussing how he’s feeling a few days on from the procedure, Christine, 33, said he’s doing well while joking that the Bolton-born TV personality was “milking it”.

Ramiah Martin, "is nothing short of a miracle," according to her mother. ((Photo contributed by Leanne Martin via Georgia Tech))ATLANTA - Life-saving research at the Georgia Institute of Technology is providing children born with a rare developmental abnormality a chance at life. Researchers in the lab of Dr. Scott Hollister at Georgia Tech developed a 3D-printed tracheal splint that creates an airway for children born without a trachea, or windpipe.

GoFundMe announced Friday evening that it had removed the fundraiser set up for the trucker convoy that gathered in Ottawa starting last weekend, saying it now violated the company’s terms of service. It says people who donated will be refunded directly.

Kirsty Gallacher said she has been feeling “pretty run down” as she took to Twitter to give her 429,000 followers an update last month.The 46-year-old-presenter last year stepped back from her role on GB News after she discovered a tumour in her ear.In a picture shared to a Twitter post last month, Kirsty could be seen soaking in the sun with her dog in a garden.The broadcaster penned: “After feeling pretty run down for a few days it’s so good to be feeling back to myself & out and about!“And what a beautiful day, the sun is out at last.

COVID-19, as the province continues to feel the impact of the latest wave of the pandemic.That’s according to new data released by the province on Saturday morning.The new numbers suggest a decrease of 141 hospitalizations. On Friday 2,634 people were seeking care in a hospital.

Queen's health has ramped up this weekend, as new images of her leaving an event to kick off her Platinum Jubilee celebrations emerged.A photo of the 95-year-old monarch caused concern on Twitter, as users spotted bruising on her leg.While leaving Sandringham House, having attended and cut the cake during an event in the ballroom filled with members of the local community, she was snapped with walking stick in hand.But it was her left leg which caused consternation.@RoyallyBlunt tweeted: “That grey patch on her left leg . .

ANI, Asha Bhosle said: “The doctor has said that she is stable now."

ANI. Dr Pratit Samdani also said that "she is tolerating the procedures well at this moment".

Police are investigating a shooting that killed a man in North Philadelphia. NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Police are investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of an unidentified man.Officials said the shooting occurred early Saturday, on the 1400 block of West Toronto Street, in North Philadelphia, around 3:45.An unidentified man was found suffering from three gunshot wounds when officers arrived.

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BBC period drama.She made her debut all the way back in 2012, and as of 2022 still stars in the programme, with her character Trixie best known as a glam nurse keen on gossiping.Speaking about her character, Helen said she is “the fun loving, party going midwife who’s always up for a drink and a fag and to go out with the boys and have a good dance. She relishes trying to set up her fellow midwives with other guys and push them into relationships and get them married off but with a twinkle in her eye.“Fundamentally though she’s a midwife and that’s what she’s there to do.”But what about Helen’s life away from the cameras?As so much of Helen’s life has been dedicated to her tenure on Call the Midwife, it’s hardly surprising that she would eventually find romance on that very set.Though she was previously married to Oliver Boot from 2011 until 2015, the pair went on to divorce.And it was during the 2016 Christmas special of the programme that Helen met her soulmate Jack Ashton, best know for playing Reverend Tom Hereward in the period drama.The pair regularly share updates on their romance, with Helen admitting during an interview on This Morning that Jack was “furious” with her for not getting enough bed rest during her pregnancy.Speaking on the show, she explained that she doesn’t get much time to relax, telling the hosts: “Not really.

CHESTER, Pa. - A local college student narrowly escaped tragedy when a stray bullet tore through a window while he was doing homework and missed his head by inches. Matthew Kennedy, a Sophomore student at Widener University in Chester County, said he was sitting at his desk solving physics equations when he heard a pop and smelled smoke.Kennedy, 20, said he threw himself on the ground and immediately called his uncle who lives nearby. Police responded to Kennedy's off-campus residence and found a bullet in his roommate's bedroom wall. The Chester Police Department said they responded to a report of shots fired In the neighborhood roughly an hour before the stray bullet tore through Kennedy’s home. They’re not sure if the two incidents are related and still do not know where the bullet originated. "I’m just happy to be alive," Kennedy said.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Health Minister has issued an Extraordinary Gazette preventing unvaccinated people from entering or being in public places.People must have proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to enter public places starting 30 April.The gazette noted that “A person shall not enter any public place without having the proof of being fully vaccinated against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID – 19) unless exempted by the Proper Authority in respect of the whole of Sri Lanka.”“For the purposes of this regulation “fully vaccinated ” means that the relevant person has obtained the required doses of the relevant vaccination as specified by the Director – General of Health Services”, it added. 

COVID-19 mandates.In a memo emailed to all Vancouver acute and medical staff, Vancouver Coastal Health said the route for Saturday’s protest was expected to take it past Mount Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Vancouver General Hospital and St. Paul’s Hospital.Staff were urged to stay indoors during the convoy, not to engage with any protesters they encounter and to “refrain from wearing scrubs and/or your ID badge outside of the hospital during the demonstration.” Victoria police deploy security cameras ahead of weekend ‘convoy’ protest “We acknowledge the right to peacefully and legally protest,” the memo states, before noting legislation passed in November making it illegal to intimidate people or impede access to a health-care facility within a 20-metre bubble zone.“In order to ensure safe access for staff, patients, clients and visitors, Integrated Protection Services (IPS) and local law enforcement will be closely monitoring the situation,” the memo adds.Staff who feel threatened are being asked to contact site security.

The Canadian economy lost 200,000 jobs in January amid stricter public health rules put in place to slow the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Absence due to illness also rose to a record high, with one in 10 employees off sick.

TEMPE, Ariz. - Secret Service agents arrested a Tempe Home Depot employee for passing nearly $400,000 in counterfeit U.S. currency, the federal law enforcement agency said Friday.The suspect, identified as Adrian Jean Pineda, was once a vault associate at the store near I-10 and Baseline.