More than 57,000 boosters given yesterday; 454 community cases; 27 in hospital

The risk of hospitalization, intensive care unit (ICU) admission, and death was much lower among more than 9,000 Canadian COVID-19 patients infected with the Omicron variant than among matched Delta patients, according to a study published yesterday in JAMA.The risk of hospitalization or death with Omicron was 41% of—and the

Middlesex-London Health Unit reported two deaths and 85 lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases on Friday, though the case count is an underestimate due to widespread transmission and restrictions on testing.London Health Sciences Centre, meanwhile, is caring for 56 inpatients with COVID-19, 14 of whom are in adult critical care, continuing an overall downward trend in hospitalizations.As noted, LHSC is caring for 56 COVID-19 inpatients, with 14 inpatients in adult critical care. Last Friday, there were 87 COVID-19 inpatients, with 20 in adult critical care.Of the 56, there were five or fewer in Children’s Hospital, with five or fewer in pediatric critical care.

PHILADELPHIA - A woman is recovering in the hospital after Philadelphia police say she was shot in the face after a bullet fired at an attacking dog may have ricocheted.The incident occurred on the 6100 block of Ogontz Avenue Friday morning around 7:14 p.m. Police say a dog was mauling a small child, and a man with a permit to carry a firearm attempted to shoot the dog.MORE HEADLINES: A 22-year-old woman suffered a gunshot wound to the face after investigators say the bullet intended for the dog may have ricocheted. She was rushed to Albert Einstein Medical Center in Elkins Park in a private vehicle. She was listed in stable condition.Police did not immediately release information on the extent of any injuries to the child or dog.

COVID-19 dashboard, the death involved a person aged 90 or older in Zone 1, the Moncton region. A total of 298 people have died of COVID-19 in the province to date.Hospitalizations have fallen by one since Thursday.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - As Los Angeles County residents endure rising crime and increasing homelessness, Sheriff Alex Villanueva is slamming what he describes as a political push fueled by defund police activists to fire 4,000 sheriff department employees who have not been vaccinated against the coronavirus.Villanueva, who oversees the largest sheriff's department in the nation, said he’s the "only one left standing" when providing counterbalance against the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, which has progressive Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón "in their back pocket." RELATED: LA County Supervisors move to take COVID vaccine enforcement out of Villanueva's hands"This is nothing but a power grab by the board. And it's shameful, and it's going to be harmful to public safety," Villanueva told Fox News Digital.

ivermectin did not prevent patients with Covid-19 from becoming severely ill, a study by Malaysian researchers has revealed. 

PHILADELPHIA - A person of interest is in police custody following in Thursday's shooting a food delivery driver in Center City, according to police.  The incident, which police say started over a parking dispute, occurred near 17th and Chestnut Streets just after 1:50 p.m.According to investigators, a delivery driver who was picking up a food order double parked his vehicle, blocking in another driver.

COVID-19, a decrease of 68 compared with the previous day. Of those, 119 people were in intensive care units, a decline of five.This comes after a total of 112 patients were admitted while 180 were discharged across the province in the last day.Quebec also recorded 1,837 new novel coronavirus infections as part of its daily tally.

Covid patients being forced to wait outside hospitals as the city battles the surging Omicron cases.Hong Kong has seen its highest daily toll of infections recorded – 6,600 cases on Friday (February 18) – since the beginning of the pandemic.The global city's insane "Covid zero" plan backfired when the government failed to keep the cases at bay despite closing its border to the world and maintaining a hellish 21-day quarantine for returning travellers.Videos shared on a local Facebook group show patients waiting on stretchers outside Caritas Hospital in Kowloon as ambulances pulled up at the kerb.Doctors and nurses, all covered in protective gear, are seen going back and forth to the A&E department to tend for the patients.In another video posted by local resident Po Sang, dozens of residents queue up around a block for a Covid rapid test.The mass queue has seen members of the public waiting for up to two hours to get tested.About 11 public hospitals are working beyond capacity, with a waiting time of up to eight hours at emergency rooms.

COVID on Friday, with 352 in intensive care units as figures continue to trend downwards. Hospitalizations are at the lowest point since early January.This is down by 61 hospitalizations and a decrease of four in ICUs since the previous day. Last Friday, there were 1,829 hospitalizations with 435 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.Of the 1,281 people in hospital with COVID-19, 51 per cent of them were admitted because of the virus, while 49 per cent were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for COVID-19.Of the 352 people in ICUs with the virus, 81 per cent were admitted because of COVID, while 19 per cent were admitted for other reasons.

WASHINGTON - Three popular powdered infant formulas recently linked to bacterial contamination are being recalled in the U.S. after four babies were hospitalized, including one who died, according to U.S.

World Health Organisations (WHO), however, cautioned that the number of cases was low as there was a drop in the testing rate globally. 

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What is ‘COVID-somnia’? Why some can’t sleep during the pandemic The frequency of nightmares was similar for the two groups before the outbreak of the pandemic. However, the frequency of nightmares increased by 50 per cent in the group that had COVID-19 and by 35 per cent in the control group.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating two incidents involving pedestrians that left a man and teen dead and a woman injured The incident occurred shortly after midnight Friday morning on Broad Street near Hunting Park Avenue. Police say a man and woman were crossing the street when they were struck by an SUV. TBoth victims were transported to Temple University Hospital, but the man later succumbed to his injuries.

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Rylan Clark has given his fans an update on his health and condition following his worrying trip to the hospital.The 33 year old TV presenter made his welcome return to The One Show and explained his absence during a chat with co-host Alex Jones on the green sofa.The Welsh mum-of-two, 44, immediately shared her concern for the Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two star, asking him how he was feeling after his traumatic visit to the doctor. "How are you? People have been worried," Alex said.

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Kate Garraway has revealed that her husband Derek Draper's brain has been "terribly affected" by Covid. The Good Morning Britain presenter has filmed a second documentary called Caring for Derek, as she continues to open up about his recovery from coronavirus.

An 18-year-old man died after he was shot twice Thursday afternoon in West Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA - An unseasonably warm winter day in Philadelphia was marred by several broad daylight shootings, including a quadruple shooting near a Germantown Rite Aid that critically wounded a teen girl.The spate of gun violence started around 2 p.m.

Windsor, Ont., is calling for residents to treat one another as human beings after police charged a woman for allegedly threatening to bomb his home over COVID-19 mandates.Windsor police said they arrested the 31-year-old woman Thursday for a social media post on a thread about COVID-19 and pandemic mandates. They allege she made the comments Monday, a day after a protest was cleared at the Ambassador Bridge.“Regardless of your opinion on vaccinations or Justin Trudeau or myself or Doug Ford, we all just have to step back and take a breath and realize that we’re dealing with human beings and that we all have more in common than differences,” Mayor Drew Dilkens said in a phone interview.

COVID-19, worked seemingly nonstop for two years to help plan and implement the province’s response to the pandemic in rural areas, and seen his efforts and those of his colleagues attacked by people who no longer trust science or the intentions of those who tirelessly strive to help others.And he’s had enough. He’s leaving Saskatchewan.Wasko is an emergency room doctor and family physician in Swift Current.

COVID-19 declined slightly on Thursday, along with the number of people with the disease in intensive care units.On its website, Alberta Health reported Thursday afternoon that there were 1,491 people in hospital that have COVID-19, down from 1,500 a day earlier.The total number of patients with COVID-19 in ICUs was at 116 on Thursday, down from 121 on Wednesday.Alberta Health also reported Thursday that the total number of COVID-19 deaths in Alberta has now reached 3,822 — 18 more than the total being reported a day earlier.The province reported 813 more COVID-19 cases had been identified via PCR tests over the past 24 hours.Despite the new cases, Alberta’s total number of active COVID-19 cases continued to decline Thursday, down to 16,551 cases from 17,674 on Wednesday.Public health officials have noted that because of limitations on eligibility for PCR testing in Alberta, the true number of both new and active cases is likely far higher than what is being reported.According to the provincial government’s website, the province’s positivity rate is 23.39 per cent.

PHILADELPHIA - Senseless violence in the City of Philadelphia has many on edge. This is especially the case after a 12-year-old girl was shot in a drive-by shooting in North Philadelphia on Tuesday while walking home from school with her younger brother. So far, police have not made any arrests and no suspects have been announced. The school district said it is in constant contact with police and will continue to work towards its Safe Path Program, but with more than 200 schools in the district, they need support and help from the community. FOX 29 spoke to Jose Ortiz, a parent who now walks his son home from the Feltonville School of Arts and Science. RELATED: 'Stay on the line': Philadelphia Police Commissioner responds to concern of long 911 wait timesOrtiz's son was absent on the day of the shooting, but that would have been the typical route he took on his commute home. "It's crazy because he missed that day that it happened and he walks actually through that same light it happened at," Ortiz said. "Yesterday, he was kind of scared to walk home by himself, so I came and picked him up." The safety of local children walking to and from school has become a growing concern. Chief Keven Bethel, a Special Advisor on School Safety for the School District of Philadelphia, appeared on Good Day Philadelphia.

Police say a 34-year-old man was shot at least 11 times Thursday afternoon in West Philadelphia. The unidentified man was brought to Penn Presbyterian Hospital where he died.

COVID-19 on Thursday and an outbreak at another ward at Cape Breton Regional Hospital.In a release, the province said a man in his 50s and a man in his 70s, both in the Eastern Zone, have died.“This is an extremely sad time for their families and friends. I want to extend my deepest condolences to all those who are grieving the loss of their loved one,” said Premier Tim Houston in the release.The province noted that data on deaths come from Panorama, public health’s disease information system, and are only entered into the system after the death is identified to be COVID-related, “which can take days or weeks to investigate and report.” COVID-19: Nova Scotia reporting 3 more deaths “Data on deaths is reflective of virus activity in the past, at the point of infection, and not the situation today, at the point of reporting,” the release said.The province also reported 10 people who have been admitted to hospital since the last update and five discharges.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police say a man is in the hospital after he was shot during a dispute over a parking lot in Center City Thursday afternoon.The shooting occurred in the area of 17th and Chestnut streets just after 1:50 p.m.Police say a food delivery driver double parked next to another driver in order to pick up an order. An argument ensued between the two drivers, and the dispute turned into a fist-fight. During the fight, police say the driver who was blocked in was knocked to the ground and produced a firearm.

Rylan Clark has issued The One Show viewers with a new health update.The presenter joined Alex Jones on the programme on Thursday night as he made a return to work after his hospital dash.Alex welcomed Rylan onto the show and asked him how he was, stating that fans were concerned.She asked him: "How are you? People have been worried."To which he replied: "You know me, I just love a little drama. I'm good now, thank you, I had a little bit of a dodgy time but I'm good."His Welsh co-star then added: "You're looking well and back on track."Then he joked: "It's a lot of makeup..."This comes after Rylan assured fans he'll be back soon after pulling out of his radio show because of illness.The 33-year-old star had worried fans by sharing a picture of a cannula in his arm as he revealed he'd had an "extended trip" to hospital and would be missing his radio show.Rylan didn't elaborate on his condition, although days before he had said he had the flu, and fans were concerned.However, the TV star's latest snap seemed to suggest he's on the mend.The picture showed a jar packed full of sweet snacks, with more piled up on the table."Whenever I feel ill I turn into such a child," said the 33-year-old."Resting up be back sooooooon."Fans flocked to the comments section to leave get well soon messages after the Strictly: It Takes Two host posted his health update."Hope you're back to your old self soon," said one fan.Another posted: "Hope you'll be improving day by day.""Get well soon Rylan!" urged one of his followers.

Manitoba COVID-19 hospital numbers hold steady, but six new deaths reported The latest numbers from the province show there are currently 607 Manitobans in hospital with COVID-19, while intensive care cases remain steady at 38 for the third day in a row.On the vaccine front, the latest data shows that just over 86 per cent of the eligible Manitoban population has had at least one dose while 43 per cent have had three. 

Guelph General Hospital is reporting Thursday that it is treating 13 patients who have tested positive for COVID-19, while 22 staff members are off work due to the virus.The number of patients has decreased by three from what was reported the previous day, while the number of staff off work fell by two. Here are Ontario’s loosened restrictions, capacity limits as of Feb.

COVID-19 patients.Health officials say there are currently 1,902 people in hospital with COVID-19 after 120 patients were admitted in the past 24 hours and 213 were discharged.(2/2)86 105 tests rapides autodéclarés jusqu’à maintenant, dont 66 913 positifs : 584 déclarés pour la journée d’hier, dont 441 positifs. pic.twitter.com/2egwWW0qvS— Santé Québec (@sante_qc) February 17, 2022The province says 124 people are in intensive care, a decline of five from the day before.The health department is reporting 2,055 new COVID-19 infections that were identified using PCR testing, which is limited to high-risk groups, and says 9.8 per cent of tests analyzed Wednesday were positive.

Middlesex-London Health Unit say they are rolling out several additional child- and youth-focused COVID-19 vaccination clinics in the lead-up to the Family Day holiday in a bid to get more doses of the vaccine into the arms of local children.In addition, the region’s acting medical officer of health, Dr. Alex Summers, is co-hosting a live, one-hour Q&A for parents through the health unit’s Instagram account, set to run from noon to 1 p.m.

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.

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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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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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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.