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mask mandates are taken off in schools, a move that he calls “premature at best.”Along with schools, mask mandates were also lifted in most public settings across Ontario, including shopping malls, restaurants and grocery stores. The Ontario government has kept the mandates for now in other settings like public transit, hospitals and long-term care, but those mandates and all other COVID-19 health directives are set to drop on April 27.

omicron surge much better than other countries. Today also, 15-17 lakh cases are being reported globally but India is reporting around 3000 daily cases."

Deon Hudson, 25, is facing charges connected to illegal straw purchases of several firearms.  (Bucks County District Attorneys Office)PHILADELPHIA - Detectives from multiple agencies have announced the arrest of a Philadelphia man accused of illegally purchasing guns from various firearm stores in Pennsylvania. The investigation was a joint operation involving the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office, the Office of Attorney General’s Gun Violence Task Force and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. According to authorities, 25-year-old Deon Lamont Hudson of Philadelphia was arrested on Friday. He was charged with 39 counts of unlawful sale or transfer of a firearm and conspiracy to commit the unlawful sale or transfer of a firearm, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office announced.Investigators say Hudson purchased 16 firearms at 8 different gun stores across Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia and Delaware counties between August 2020 and November 2021. According to authorities, he would then illegally transfer the purchased guns to others who cannot legally purchase firearms. Two of the guns were recovered on teenagers within 50 days of their purchase date, according to police. RELATED: Ghost guns are a growing concern in Philadelphia as gun violence rises, AG saysAdditionally, one of the guns was linked to two shooting incidents in Philadelphia, authorities say. Investigators were able to develop their case against Hudson after data showed multiple purchases of the same make, model and caliber of gun within days and weeks of each other, police say. "By using data and intelligence facilitated by our Track & Trace program, this joint investigation linked two of the guns straw purchased by the

A new rollout of Covid booster jabs will begin this week as eligible people will be offered a fourth dose of the vaccine. It comes as cases of coronavirus rise across the UK, with a new sub-variant of Omicron - called BA.2 - linked to the increase.

Another secondary school has told pupils to stay home today following a Covid outbreak among staff. We reported earlier how Fred Longworth High, in Tyldesley, Wigan, had closed to Years 8 and 9 because of staff shortages caused by Covid cases.

WATCH: COVID-19 health measures may be lifted in Saskatchewan, but that doesn’t mean some residents are feeling safe and protected from lingering pandemic risks.

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FILE-Contestants pose for a photo in the Showcase Showdown at CBS "The Price Is Right" 50th Season Celebration in 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images) WASHINGTON - "The Price is Right" is hitting the road for a nationwide tour for fans to see the popular game show in a city near them. The "Come on Down Tour" is separate from the TV show and live stage show and starts Friday at the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles with stops in various cities, including Dallas, Denver, Nashville, New Orleans, and St.

COVID-19 pandemic continues.Pandemic-related hospitalizations rose by 13 to 1,002. This comes after 59 patients were admitted in the last day, while 46 left.Intensive care unit cases stood at 48, an increase of three compared with the previous day.The province also recorded 907 new novel coronavirus cases.

COVID on Monday with 181 in intensive care units.This is unchanged for hospitalizations and a decrease of one for ICUs since the previous day, though officials noted not all hospitals reported updated figures due to the weekend.Last Monday, there were 602 hospitalizations with 228 in ICU.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, latest figures from last week show roughly 47 per cent of those hospitalized with COVID were admitted for other reasons. Of those in intensive care with the virus, roughly 21 per cent were admitted for other reasons.

Vaccination has been an instrumental tool in the global fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. As of 20 December 2021, globally 4.385 billion persons were vaccinated with at least one dose, which is less than 60% of the world’s population. [i] While most of the world’s population is deprived of equitable access to vaccination, in some countries, including the United Kingdom, vaccine hesitancy remains a barrier to achieving high vaccination rates. The Francis Crick Institute partnered with London-based Poet In the City to introduce a novel approach to encourage vaccination through art and poetry. After being vaccinated, people share their immediate experiences on postcards. These personal expressions are transformed into poetry by Poet In the City’s creative artists. The resulting poetry is displayed outside the centre to reduce fear and concerns linked to the vaccines and educate the public on the benefits of vaccination as perceived by peers. The initiative also provides gratification to the vaccinated population as it shares their voices and recognizes their contribution to the wider community and global scientific effort.

PHILLIP Schofield has shared the private messages he’s received from his co-star Holly Willoughby as she remains at home with Covid. The TV presenter, 59, revealed that the situation was “driving Holly crazy” and that they had been texting each other all weekend as she was forced to miss This Morning again today.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Power cuts will be imposed for Tuesday (22), announced by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka on Monday (21).Power Cuts for Tuesday (22)Groups PQRSTUVW:2 hours and 40 minutes from 9 AM to 5 PM1 hour from 5 PM to 9 PMGroups ABCDEFGHIJKL:3 hours and 20 minutes from 8 AM to 6 PM 1 hour and 40 minutes from 6 PM to 11 PMFor local areas that will be affected click here.

Chinese state-run TV shows footage of firefighters boarding a bus and rushing to the scene where a Boeing 737-800 crashed in the southern province of Guangxi with 132 people on board. There was no immediate word on the number of dead or injured.

Having recently announced that he and his wife Rosie Jones are expecting their third child, it's no surprise Joe Wicks is feeling 'over the moon.' However, Lorraine viewers saw a different, more vulnerable side to the normally fun-loving Body Coach on this morning's show (Monday 21 March). Speaking about his documentary with Louis Theroux, Joe opened up about mum and dad's 'severe' mental health issues and the way they affected his childhood.

Football pundit Chris Kamara suffered from slurred speech on Soccer Saturday last weekend. Ex-midfielder Chris - aka ‘Kammy’ - worried fans during his TV appearance, and took to Twitter to explain what was wrong.The Ninja Warrior presenter, 64, wrote: “Just wanted to let a few of you know who tweeted me today that I am ok ish. “Alongside my thyroid problem I have developed apraxia of speech and have been working to get my speech back to normal.

PENNSAUKEN, N.J. - Police in Camden County have located a teenager with autism who went missing over the weekend. Police say the 16-year-old was reported missing after last being seen on Sunday morning at 6:00 a.m. The teen was seen at his residence on the 3700 block of Garfield Avenue. Later that day, he was seen on surveillance video at 4:00 p.m.

A China Eastern Boeing 737-800 with 132 people on board crashed in the southern province of Guangxi on Monday, officials said.

country saw a rise in coronavirus cases.The amusement park posted a “Friendly Reminder” on their website Monday to alert fans of the new change.“Due to the current pandemic situation, Shanghai Disney Resort, including Shanghai Disneyland, Disneytown and Wishing Star Park will be temporarily closed from Monday, March 21, 2022,” the company wrote.The memo continued, “We will continue to monitor the pandemic situation and consult local authorities, and will notify guests as soon as we have a confirmed date to resume operations.”“We apologize for the inconvenience and will provide refund or exchange for all guests impacted during this period. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! We look forward to seeing you soon,” they concluded.Chinese officials reported 1,807 new symptomatic COVID cases on March 13 and two people died from the virus over the weekend, the first couple in over a year.The Shanghai Disney Resort first put a halt to functionalities because of COVID-19 back in January 2020.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Advisory Committee appointed to assist the National Economic Council had submitted 5 proposals to the NEC.The Advisory Committee met President Gotabaya Rajapaksa for the first time on Monday (21), and made the submissions.The five proposals are as follows:1. Immediately appoint a Technical Committee with Central Bank, and Treasury representation to propose on International Financial facilities.2.

KYIV, Ukraine - The battle for Ukraine's strategic port of Mariupol raged on Monday, as Ukraine rejected a Russian offer to evacuate its troops from the besieged city and Russian bombardment continued.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said about 400 civilians were taking shelter at an art school in the Azov Sea port city when it was struck by a Russian bomb.Russia's war in Ukraine, now in its 26th day, shows no signs of abating. The invasion has wreaked devastation and destruction, exacting a heavy toll on civilians.

Brandon Norman, 29, was arrested and charged after allegedly attacking a man who he was involved in a minor crash with. NEW CASTLE, Del. - Police have arrested a man accused of attacking a driver and threatening the car's passengers in New Castle, Delaware, on Sunday night, according to Delaware State Police. Authorities say 29-year-old Brandon Norman of Bear, Delaware, was charged with possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony, second-degree assault, aggravated menacing, terroristic threats, endangering the welfare of a child and numerous traffic violations. According to police, troopers responded to the intersection of Springfield Boulevard at 5:26 p.m.

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COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister said the demand for fuel was at a high in March 2022, compared to December 2021, and January & February 2022.Energy Secretary K. D.

WASHINGTON - Historic confirmation hearings begin on Monday for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, who would be the first Black woman on the U.S. Supreme Court. Jackson, a 51-year-old who has served as a federal judge for the past nine years, will go before the Senate Judiciary Committee, beginning at 11 a.m.

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Altajier Kyell Robinson (Northampton County District Attorney's Office)  EASTON, Pa. - Authorities in Northampton County have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with the shooting deaths of two teens on Monday, March 14. The Northampton County District Attorney says Altajier Kyell Robinson turned himself in on Sunday afternoon. He was wanted in connection with the deaths of 17-year-old D’Andre Snipes and 18-year-old Kavan Figueroa. Around 4 p.m. Monday, officers from the Easton Police Department responded to the 1300 block of Washington Street for a report of a shooting. Officers arrived on the scene and found Snipes and Figueroa in the front seat of a white BMW SUV suffering from gunshot wounds.

Scots may be given different covid vaccines if new variants emerge in the future, according to a leading health expert.

HOLLY Willoughby has pulled out of presenting This Morning again - a week after being forced off with coronavirus.  The 41-year-old missed out on the Dancing on Ice semi-final last weekend, with co-host Phillip Schofield going solo. She was then replaced by presenters Josie Gibson and Alison Hammond on This Morning.

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The number of people in hospital with Covid-19 has increased further.

As the situation in Ukraine grows grimmer every day, there’s increasing pressure for NATO and the U.S. to do more to help the Eastern European nation.

BEIJING - A Chinese airliner with 133 people on board crashed in the southern province of Guangxi on Monday, state media has reported.Broadcaster CCTV said the accident involved a China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737 and occurred near the city of Wuzhou in Teng county.It said rescuers had been dispatched and there was no immediate confirmation of numbers of dead and injured.Shanghai-based China Eastern is one of China’s top three airlines, operating scores of domestic and international routes serving 248 destinations.The flight that crashed appeared to be Flight No. MU5735 from Kunming to Guangzhou, according to data from flight-tracking website FlightRadar24.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia, like all major cities, has it's problems. One man is hoping to make a change, one volunteer at a time, as he recruits an army of Guardian Angels. TJ Cahill joined the Guardian Angels almost a year ago.

A high school has closed to two full year groups because of positive Covid cases among staff.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police say they are searching for three teenage suspects an attempted robbery and double shooting in South Philadelphia Sunday morning. The incident occurred in an alleyway behind several homes on the 2700 block of South Randolph Street around 3 a.m. Sunday. Police say three men in their 20s were walking in the alley when they were approached by three teenage boys who were demanding money. A brief struggle ensued and one of the suspects fired multiple shots, striking two of the older male victims.

Omicron coronavirus variants, including the highly contagious BA.2 sub-variant, in an independent lab study.

Sky Sports broadcaster Chris Kamara, has given a health update after being diagnosed with a thyroid condition.The news comes after viewers raised concern for his welfare on Saturday when they noticed the football favourite was slurring his words. Chris, 64, was covering Shrewsbury Town's League One trip to Rotherham on Saturday afternoon when he first sparked fears amongst Sky viewers.His slurred speech caused many fans to tweet and ask him if he was okay. The much-loved broadcaster and former pro midfielder subsequently took to Twitter to tell his 1.8 million followers that he was suffering from a new health condition that impedes his ability to talk.He wrote: “Just wanted to let a few of you know who tweeted me today that I am ok ish. “Alongside my Thyroid problem I have developed Apraxia of Speech and have been working to get my speech back to normal. “Some days it can be a little slow and some days it’s normal. Hopefully I can beat this!”Apraxia of speech is a condition which makes talking difficult, with those afflicted finding it difficult to communicate their words clearly. The former Middlesbrough footballer was inundated with support in the comments section from followers and friends alike.  Dan Walker, 45, tweeted out in view of his 752,500 followers: “Stay strong Kammy.

health ministry spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); Another Senior Citizen had died after collapsing while waiting in line for fuel at a filling station in Mirigama on Monday (21).The deceased was identified as a 76-year-old male.On Sunday (20) a 70-year-old person who was in a queue at a petrol station in Kadawatha had collapsed and died.On Saturday (19), a person who was waiting in line to obtain kerosene from a fuel queue in Kandy also died after collapsing.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Education has decided to conduct the final term examinations for the schools in the Western Province, as previously planned.Education Secretary Kapila Perera said all the term examinations will be concluded before the 6th of April 2022.A paper shortage in cash-strapped Sri Lanka has led to final term tests for grades 9, 10, and 11 in Western province schools being postponed until after the April holidays, it was reported earlier, with tests for grades 6, 7, and 8 to be held at the school level.Education Secretary Kapila Perera said the shortage in the Western Province was resolved, and therefore the examinations will go ahead as planned.

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden has added a stop in Poland to his trip this week to Europe for urgent talks with NATO and European allies, as Russian forces concentrate their fire upon cities and trapped civilians in a nearly month-old invasion of Ukraine.Biden will first travel to Brussels and then to Poland on Friday to meet with leaders there, press secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement Sunday night.Poland is a crucial ally in the Ukraine crisis. It is hosting thousands of American troops and is taking in more people fleeing the war in Ukraine — more than 2 million — than any other nation in the midst of the largest European refugee crisis in decades.Biden will head to Warsaw for a bilateral meeting with President Andrzej Duda.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 14: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket against Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on March 14, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Nuggets defeated the 76ers 114-1 PHILADELPHIA - Bones Hyland received a special gift from the Delaware firefighters and first responders who saved his life from a house fire in 2018 — a custom Wilmington Fire Department jacket — and Hyland took it and jumped with a wide smile into the stands to share the moment with some of his friends and family.How many of Hyland's fans made the 30-mile trip north? He said maybe 600 or 700, and they could be heard cheering among the 21,000 mostly 76ers fans that packed the place Monday night."I'm the kind of kid who wants to show the next kid in the city that you can be in this position," he said.

US rapper Kanye West attends the WSJ Magazine 2019 Innovator Awards at MOMA on November 6, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) NEW YORK (AP) - Ye will not be performing at the Grammys this year.