Authorities have confirmed that 426 cases of the variant, entitled Omicron BA.2, have been confirmed by Whole Genome Sequencing in England, with the earliest infection dated December 6.The hotspots with the largest number of confirmed cases are in London, with 146, and the South East, with 97.

Early analysis suggests that the variant could spread faster than the current dominant Omicron strain, but experts stress that there is little certainty about this, as reported by The Mirror.More research is being carried out on the sub-variant, about which little is known at this stage.It is not known where BA.2 first originated.

So far 40 countries have uploaded a total of 8,040 BA.2 sequences since mid-November.The first sequences were submitted from the Philippines and the highest number of samples have been uploaded from Denmark, where 6,411 cases have been found.Other countries that have uploaded more than 100 samples are India (530), Sweden (181), and Singapore (127).The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says the emergence of new mutations is not unexpected.Dr Meera Chand, Covid-19 Incident Director at UKHSA, said: “It is the nature of viruses to evolve and mutate, so it’s to be expected that we will continue to see new variants emerge as the pandemic goes on."Our continued genomic surveillance allows us to detect them and assess whether they are significant."So far there is insufficient evidence to determine whether BA.2 causes more severe illness than Omicron BA.1, but data is limited and UKHSA continues to investigate.“Case rates remain high throughout the UK and we must

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Oakland Hills Country Club fire: Bloomfield Twp, other departments fighting raging flames at historic club

BLOOMFIELD TWP, Mich. (FOX 2) - The Bloomfield Township Fire Departments and Southfield Fire Departments have been called to a massive fire at the Oakland Hills Country Club Thursday morning and, according to video from the scene, the fire is raging.The call for the massive fire came in around 10 a.m.

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NC plane crash: Pilot dies after airplane crashes into tractor-trailer on I-85

LEXINGTON, N.C. - An airplane crashed into a tractor-trailer on Wednesday along I-85 in Davidson County, North Carolina, killing the pilot and sparking a fire along the interstate, authorities said.A twin-engine Beechcraft Barron crashed into a 2016 Freightliner tractor-trailer on the southbound side of the interstate near the Davidson County Airport in Lexington just before 5:15 p.m., North Carolina state highway patrol said.The plane was taking off from the airport when it lost altitude "for unknown reasons" and crashed into the tractor-trailer, officials said. The tractor-trailer overturned and another vehicle, a 2019 Ford truck also headed southbound, was damaged from the debris of the initial collision.

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Waterloo Region’s largest COVID-19 vaccination clinic to begin winding down operations

COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be closing its doors in the coming months.The region announced on Thursday that stewardship of the Cambridge Pinebush vaccination clinic will be passed from Kitchener’s Grand River Hospitals to Waterloo Public Health on April 1. 2 more COVID-19 deaths reported in Waterloo Region, death roll reaches 387 It says that as demand for COVID-19 vaccinations from area residents continues to dissipate, the clinic will wind down operations over the next six weeks.“The staff and volunteers at the Cambridge Pinebush vaccination clinic have shown incredible dedication and commitment to the health and safety of our community,” Regional Chair Karen Redman stated.“With the support of staff from St.

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Kanye West Calls Out Pete Davidson's 3-Year-Old 'SNL' Clip Where Pete Talks Kanye's Mental Health

Kanye West is back to calling out Pete Davidson on his Instagram account.

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Family Day 2022: What’s open and closed in London, Ont.

February long weekend is on the horizon and, as a result, it won’t be business as usual at every establishment on Monday, though some restrictions have loosened ahead of the holiday.The easing of some of the province’s COVID-19-related public health measures initially scheduled for Feb. 21 was moved up to Feb.

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Maharashtra: Slight increase in new COVID-19 cases, 40 deaths. Full details here

Marginal rise in new Covid cases in Mumbai:

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‘Hope you change your mind’: Adar Poonawalla on Djokovic's Covid vaccine stance

Novak Djokovic stated he would skip the French Open and Wimbledon rather than get vaccinated against Covid-19, Serum Institute of India (SII) chief Adar Poonawalla took to Twitter to say that he hopes the tennis star changes his mind.

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Illusionist Derren Brown says he got blamed for creating Covid

Derren Brown had people blaming him for Covid. The mastermind illusionist has been keeping our mouths agape for more than two decades in TV shows like Apocalypse, The Heist, Pushed to the Edge and Russian Roulette.

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Mixed views on use of masks in schools

Richard Daly is among the most experienced school principals in the country. In his 30 years at the helm at Athy Community College, he says the last two have been by far the most challenging.

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Long COVID risks can be reduced; WHO on post-COVID complications after Omicron

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Covid infection puts you at higher risk of anxiety and depression, according to study

Suffering from Covid may make you more likely to experience depression and anxiety, according to a study.

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Terminal V festival organisers set for biggest weekend yet after multiple Covid-19 postponements

Terminal V Festival is all set to welcome techno fans back through its gates after an extremely difficult and trying two years through the coronavirus pandemic.

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‘The brand is so toxic’: Democrats fear extinction in rural US

West Chester , PA. May,18 : Eelction officials wait for voters in Ward 1 at the West Chester Borough Hall Tuesday morning.

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Ontario COVID numbers: 1,342 people in hospital, 356 in intensive care

Here are Ontario’s loosened restrictions, capacity limits as of Feb. 17 Meanwhile, Ontario also reported 2,327 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases on Thursday, though that is an underestimate of the true widespread transmission of the virus due to recent testing restrictions.

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Hostess announces caffeinated doughnuts

Hostess Boost Jumbo Donettes will include almost as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. (Hostess) Now you can either drink your caffeine or eat it.For many Americans, grabbing a cup of coffee is an integral part of their morning.

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Operationalise 1.1 lakh health, wellness centres by March 31: Govt tells states

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How Covid will end? Scientist look for clues in Russian Flu

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Delhi clocks 739 new Covid cases, 5 deaths; positivity rate at 1.48%

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G20: Sitharaman presses for fair and expeditious distribution of Covid-19 vaccines

Addressing the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ meeting being held virtually, Sitharaman urged for a need to evolve methodologies to plug funding gaps between multilateral institutions as low and middle income countries did not have enough resources to face these challenges on their own. Sitharaman emphasized on addressing structural bottlenecks to reduce the pandemic’s scarring effects and building resilience.She suggested that the economic recovery measures be built around a long term vision. Sitharaman pressed for a need for a pool creation so a future pandemic wouldn't make it worse for middle or low income countries.Emphasizing multilateral support, Sitharaman said that the World Health Organisation (WHO) needed to augment its capacity and mobilise global resources, especially as low and middle income countries had limited fiscal space to fund health and climate issue related matters.The Finance Minister said that it was crucial to address the gaps in global pandemic preparedness and said that the work of the G20 Joint Finance and Health Task Force should progress in that direction.However, Sitharaman pointed out that India prioritized spend and allocated $29 billion towards health infrastructure mission, where health insurance was assured for the poor and for the low income groups.

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Omicron: 75,000 COVID deaths reported last week, WHO top official

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Ontario hospitals to keep mandatory COVID vaccination for staff, some for visitors

Ontario to end COVID proof of vaccination March 1, mask mandate to remain in place Ontario’s vaccine certificate system is ending March 1, when proof of vaccination will no longer be required in public settings, though businesses may choose to keep it in place on their own. But those are very different places than institutions caring for vulnerable patients, Gaskin said.“It’s also a choice,” he said.

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More details on Emergencies Act rules and power

Wednesday night all eyes were on Ottawa as new measures were put in place to remove protesters from the capital. Earlier in the day, police were warning protesters they faced arrest, if they continued their occupation next to Parliament Hill.

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Scottish Government announces 22 deaths and 7,144 covid cases in last 24 hours

The Scottish Government have confirmed 22 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours.

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Police ready to use methods people ‘not used to seeing’ in Ottawa: interim chief

Ottawa‘s interim police chief says officers will clear the streets of people who oppose the government and COVID-19 restrictions in the next few days, warning they are ready to use methods people are not used to seeing in the capital.

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Video: FedEx driver tied up in truck by armed carjacking suspect in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are searching for a suspect they say tied up delivery truck driver and drove off in his truck with the driver still inside. The incident occurred back on Feb. 10, around 11 a.m.

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8-year-old Kidnap victim found and handed over to authorities

COLOMBO (News 1st); The 8-year-old boy who was kidnapped from Horana was found on Thursday (17) evening and was handed over to the Horana Police HQI, said Sri Lanka Police.A police operation was launched on Thursday (17) afternoon after the boy was abducted by his own father.The man who abducted his own son from Horana was shot dead in a shootout with police on Thursday (17) afternoon.Sri Lanka Police announced that the man who was gunned down during a shootout with the Police Special Task Force was identified as Neelanka Sandaruwan alias Neela.Sri Lanka Police said the suspect had abducted his 8-year-old son from his mothers’ residence in Horana., after firing several rounds into the air.Police Spokesperson Attorney-at-Law Nihal Thalduwa speaking to News 1st said police officers received a tip-off that the man was in hiding in Walpita, Anguruwatota.Sri Lanka Police had launched a search operation to locate the kidnapper and based on the investigation police officers had surrounded a house in Wellapitiya, Horana.According to Sri Lanka Police, the suspect had opened fire at the officers.Police Officers then immediately called in the support of the Police Special Task Force.The STF’s Motor Cycle Attack squad Quick Reaction Team reached the location and they too were fired upon by the suspect, said Sri Lanka Police adding the STF personnel then returned fire, eventually killing the suspect.A T-56 Assault Rifle and several bullets that were in the possession of the suspect were seized from the crime scene.However, the suspect’s son was not at the house where the shooting took place, said the Police Spokesperson, adding a special operation is underway to locate him.The suspect had recently attacked his wife using a sharp

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Mumbai: Marginal rise in new Covid cases; active tally at 1,945. Details here

Mumbai today reported 259 fresh infections, though no deaths were reported in the megacity. With this, the active case tally in the state stands at 1,945. Today's Covid cases are slightly more than yesterday when Mumbai recorded 255 Covid infections.

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Lincoln University student fatally stabbed in dorm, 2 others injured, authorities say

LOWR OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A Lincoln University student has died and two others were injured after a stabbing inside of a dorm Wednesday. Officers responded to the campus in Lower Oxford Township for a report of a stabbing around 9:30 p.m. Police say three Lincoln University students were stabbed inside of a dormitory.

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Leave or face arrest: Ottawa police issue warnings to remaining protesters

As the Emergencies Act aims to end occupying protests in the capital, Ottawa police began issuing paper pamphlets to lingering protesters, warning them to leave the city or face possible arrest. But as Abigail Bimman reports, despite the stern messages, many occupiers refuse to budge.

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Mark Wahlberg’s Family Left Him And Went On Vacation Over The Holidays When He Got COVID

Just because Mark Wahlberg got COVID, his family wasn’t about to give up their vacation.

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Wall Street turns to Goldman for banking’s outlook beyond covid-19

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Kerala sees dip in new Covid-19 cases, active tally drops below 1 lakh

Kerala in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative caseload to 64,49,026, said the health department on Thursday.

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Nova Scotia couple shocked by their dog’s litter

A couple from Middle Sackville were surprised when their dog had eight puppies. That may have only been one more than they were anticipating, but the real shock came when they saw the last puppy… It caused them worry — but eventually a sense of pride.

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Russia misleading world on troop movements near Ukraine, NATO says

KYIV, Ukraine - NATO allies accused Russia of misleading the world and disseminating "disinformation" by saying it was returning some troops to bases, charging that Moscow has instead added as many as 7,000 more troops near its tense border with Ukraine.With Western fears high that Russia is planning to invade, tensions also spiked Thursday along the line that separates Ukrainian forces from Russia-backed separatists in the country's east, with the parties accusing each other of intensive shelling.After a handful of positive signals from Russia that lowered the temperature in the crisis earlier in the week, the pendulum appeared to be swinging in the opposite direction again. With an estimated 150,000-plus troops massed near Ukraine, the Kremlin offered to keep pursuing diplomatic solutions — an overture the NATO chief welcomed, even as he and others warned that the U.S.-led alliance has still seen no sign of the military withdrawal that Moscow announced."We have seen the opposite of some of the statements.

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COVID: Small coronavirus particles can travel up to 200 ft; study reveals how infectious it can be

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Kate Garraway's husband Derek 'still terribly affected' by Covid as she provides candid health update

Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway has revealed her husband Derek Draper is still "terribly affected" from his battle with Covid-19.

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Florida House passes ban on abortions after 15 weeks, sends bill to Senate

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Republicans in the Florida House of Representatives early Thursday approved a ban on abortions after 15 weeks, moving to tighten access to the procedure ahead of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could limit abortion rights in America.The GOP-controlled House passed the 15-week abortion ban after several hours of debate between Democrats who said the measure would impose an unnecessary burden on women and Republicans who said they were protecting the unborn."This is the right to life and to give up life is unconscionable to me," said Republican Rep.

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Police: Philadelphia boy, 12, charged with murder in beating death of 70-year-old man

PHILADELPHIA - A 12-year-old boy has been charged with murder in the death of a man that police say stemmed from a carjacking attempt late last year in Philadelphia’s Mayfair neighborhood. Police say the incident occurred back on Dec. 2, 2021 on the 3000 block of Teesdale Street. 70-year-old Chung Chin was found beaten to death following an attempted carjacking, according to investigators. John Nusselen, 18, has also been arrested and charged in the same incident, and police say they are still searching for another suspect who is 16. During a briefing on Wednesday, Philadelphia police shared that a number of teens have been arrested in connection to recent carjackings in the city.

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Sydney shark attack: Former RAF man Simon Nellist had wedding delayed by Covid

great white shark in Sydney Australia yesterday (February 16) was a former RAF man whose wedding was tragically delayed by Covid.Simon Nellist, 35, had been due to tie the knot with long time girlfriend Jessie Ho this year before he was killed by the 15ft shark in the freak attack.A keen scuba diver, Simon had been training for an open ocean swim when he was attacked from below by the shark and mauled to death within minutes.A close friend of Simon's has told The Sun that he was in love with the ocean and incredibly respectful of wildlife. They said: "He was massively into wildlife and knew exactly what he was doing.

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Police investigating stabbing incident on Lincoln University campus

LOWR OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Police in Chester County are investigating a stabbing incident on the campus of Lincoln University. Officers responded to the campus in Lower Oxford Township for a report of a stabbing around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. Police say three people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.Investigators have not released further information on the circumstances surrounding the incident.It is unknown at this time if those injured were students at the school. The investigation is ongoing.

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Kidnapper father killed by police in shootout; Special Op to locate missing child

COLOMBO (News 1st); A man who abducted his own son from Horana, was shot dead in a shootout with police on Thursday (17) afternoon.Sri Lanka Police said the suspect had abducted his 8-year-old son from his mothers’ residence in Horana., after firing several rounds into the air.Police Spokesperson Attorney-at-Law Nihal Thalduwa speaking to News 1st said police officers received a tip-off that the man was in hiding in Walpita, Anguruwatota.When police officers reached the house, the suspect had opened fire at the police using a T-56 assault rifle and police officers had returned fire, eventually killing the suspect.A T-56 Assault Rifle and several bullets that were in the possession of the suspect were seized from the crime scene.However, the suspect’s son was not at the house where the shooting took place, said the Police Spokesperson, adding a special operation is underway to locate him.The suspect had recently attacked his wife using a sharp weapon and separated both her hands in the attack.She is currently being treated at the Intensive Care Unit of the Colombo National Hospital.

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Here are Ontario’s loosened restrictions, capacity limits as of Feb. 17

COVID-19 public health indicators such as a decline in hospitalizations, cases, test positivity and the waste water signal.The province announced Ontario would move into the next phase four days ahead of schedule. This includes increasing or removing capacity limits in several settings.

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Hong Kong's Covid cases multiply by 60 times this month

Hong Kong's coronavirus battle has intensified as authorities reported new cases had multiplied by 60 times so far this month.

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This Morning's Nicola Thorp apologises for Queen coronavirus blunder live on-air

This Morning guest Nicola Thorp apologised after mistakenly stating that Queen Elizabeth II had "just recovered from Covid" during the latest episode.The former Coronation Street star, 33, appeared opposite presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary on Thursday's show.Nicola featured alongside guest panellist Vanessa Feltz in a discussion about the Queen returning to her royal duties when the blunder was made.Of the monarch, Nicola said: "Bless her, yeah, she's just recovered from Covid of course, don't forget - and we know that the Queen, she really cares about her service."She cares about her work. Going out to visit people.

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Illinois man dies in head-on crash day before his girlfriend is found dead inside his home

LINDENHURST, Ill. - A 25-year-old Algonquin woman who was reported missing Sunday was found dead at her boyfriend's residence with blunt force trauma to her head. The woman was last seen Sunday leaving her Algonquin residence on Yosemite Parkway. Police said she was going to her 25-year-old boyfriend's residence located in the 0-100 block of Beck Road in Lindenhurst.On Monday, the woman's family became aware that the woman's boyfriend was involved in a head-on fatal crash near Bates Road and Freeport Road near Rockton. The boyfriend and the other driver were killed, however, the woman was not in her boyfriend's vehicle.The woman's vehicle was then found in the driveway of her boyfriend's home, and a search warrant was obtained for the residence.DOWNLOAD THE FOX 32 NEWS APP FOR BREAKING NEWS ALERTSAt about 4 p.m.

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Fallacious: What govt says on claims that India's Covid deaths are much higher

Covid-19 in India is much higher than the official count and that actual numbers have been undercounted...these reports are fallacious and completely inaccurate. They are not based on facts and are speculative in nature," the government said in a statement.There have been some media reports based on a published research paper alleging that mortality due to #COVID19 in India is much higher than the official count and actual numbers have been undercounted...These reports are fallacious and completely inaccurate: Govt of India pic.twitter.com/cA9ZR0N4sg

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Karnataka eases Covid testing rules for passengers from Kerala, Goa. Details here

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UK: Omicron sub-variant BA.2 ‘under investigation,’ detected in 40 countries

LONDON - Scientists believe they have detected a sub-variant of the omicron variant, which has already been blamed for the latest wave of COVID-19 cases across the globe. The UK Health Security Agency announced Friday that it was investigating an omicron sub-lineage known as BA.2. "There is still uncertainty around the significance of the changes to the viral genome, and further analyses will now be undertaken," the agency said in a news release. RELATED: US COVID-19 cases dropping despite spikes in some regions, CDC data showsScientists said early analysis seems to show that BA.2 is more transmissible than the first omicron strain, but they haven’t been able to spot any meaningful difference between the two strains. They add, as of Friday, there have been more than 400 confirmed cases of BA.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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