New Zealand to ease domestic virus restrictions

Uber will no longer require riders and drivers to wear masks effective immediately, the company announced Tuesday."As of April 19, 2022, riders and drivers are not required to wear masks when using Uber," the ride-share company said on its website. "However, the CDC still recommends wearing a mask if you have certain personal risk factors and/or high transmission levels in your area."Uber has required all riders and drivers that use its platform to wear masks since May 18, 2020.Uber went on to remind users that some people still feel safer wearing a mask because of personal or family health situations, and it asked users to be respectful or other's preferences.FILE - Uber signage on a vehicle at Oakland International Airport in Oakland, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Feb.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A Kentucky jury has awarded a man $450,000 who sued his employer after he asked them not to celebrate his birthday at work — and they did it anyway.Kevin Berling told his manager at Gravity Diagnostics in Covington in 2019 that a birthday celebration would cause him immense stress.But the company didn’t heed his request, and Berling suffered a panic attack, the Courier Journal reported. The next day Berling had another panic attack when his supervisor chastised him for "stealing his co-workers’" joy and "being a little girl," according to a lawsuit.

to strike down a national mask mandate was met with cheers on some airplanes but also concern about whether it's really time to end one of the most visible vestiges of the COVID-19 pandemic.The major airlines and many of the busiest airports rushed to drop their requirements on Monday after the Transportation Security Administration announced it wouldn’t enforce a January 2021 security directive that applied to airplanes, airports, taxis and other mass transit.But the ruling still gave those entities the option to keep their mask rules in place, resulting in directives that could vary from city to city.Passengers on a United Airlines flight from Houston to New York, for instance, could ditch their masks at their departing airport and on the plane but have to put them back on once they land at Kennedy Airport or take a subway.RELATED: These major U.S. airlines are dropping mask requirementsIn a 59-page lawsuit ruling, U.S.

Men's Health, our cover star speaks exclusive to Alastair Campbell for our Talking Heads series of interviews about the importance of mental health and his love/hate relationship with cycling. “They went hand in hand. I had an acute ability to understand my body inside out.

(Waynesboro Police Department) WAYNESBORO, Ga. - Georgia police are searching for an abducted 3-month-old baby who is believed to be in extreme danger.A Levi's Call, Georgia's Amber Alert, has been issued for 3-month-old A'hmaud Griffin out of Waynesboro, Georgia.Authorities say Griffin was abducted by 27-year-old Travis Diquail Griffin on Monday night from an apartment on the 800 block of Davis Road. They believe the child is in extreme danger.The suspect is described as being 5-feet-7-inches tall with a weight of 137 pounds.

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Covid-19 vaccines are working against newer variants in preventing severe disease, the Chair of Biochemistry at Trinity College has said.

PHILADELPHIA - A spring nor'easter is creating a messy morning in the Delaware Valley after pounding the area with heavy rain overnight. Conditions will include wind with wind gusts up to 30 miles per hour, according to forecasters. The low-pressure system creating the conditions is making its way offshore, but flooding remains a concern for areas in the Delaware Valley, especially places above Philadelphia. A Flood Warning is in effect until 6 a.m. and a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Rain is expected to stop in the morning, but pop-up showers may happen in the afternoon due to moisture in the air. Temperatures will rise to the 50s, and a freeze watch is in effect until Wednesday morning due to dropping overnight temperatures. ___TUESDAY: Blustery day.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The price of a 450g loaf of bread will be increased by Rs. 30/- with effect from midnight today (19), said the All Island Bakery Owners Association.In addition, the prices of other bakery products will be increased by Rs.

Keir Starmer said Tory MPs will make fools of themselves trying to defend Boris Johnson as he is expected to “apologise and then excuse himself” over the partygate fine.

Cyprus' travel rules have given the nation's passenger locator form and most other Covid requirements the boot as of April 18.

₹50 Lakh to 22.12 lakh to health care providers, including community health workers and private health workers.

Covid-19 recovery certificates for travel.

With economic activity showing an impressive recovery from the grip of the pandemic, hiring demand rose 6% year-on-year in March, according to the Monster Employment Index (MEI). 

wearing of masks in public places. We've achieved 100% vaccination coverage in 18 years & above age group, 90% in 15-18-year-olds & 29% coverage in 12-14 age group. We will set up vaccination camps at schools, " Health Secretary, Chandigarh told news agency ANI. We've issued a fresh advisory regarding the wearing of masks in public places. We've achieved 100% vaccination coverage in 18 years & above age group, 90% in 15-18-year-olds & 29% coverage in 12-14 age group. We will set up vaccination camps at schools: Health Secy, Chandigarh pic.twitter.com/B6XZS3OtLO

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Former Minister of Public Security Rear Admiral (Retired) Sarath Weerasekera on Tuesday (19) said that the vehicle that was supposedly used by terrorist Zaharan Hashim was attached to the Police Special Task Force, after it was confiscated by the state.He was responding to SJB Parliamentarian Harin Fernando, who cited a tweet by a journalist that claimed Ex-Minister Sarath Weerasekera was using the Land Cruiser that was originally used by Zaharan Hashim of the NTJ.“I spoke to the Secretary of the Ministry of Public Security after I was made aware of it this morning.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Private Bus employees across many areas have stepped away from their operations to protest against the fuel price hike on Tuesday (19), said the Lanka Private Bus Owners Association.Multiple protests are taking place against the fuel price hike and the shortage of fuel across many areas in Sri Lanka on Tuesday (19).News 1st correspondents said that protests are currently taking place in Rambukkana, Hingurakgoda, Baddegama, Digana, Gampola, Ratnapura, and Theldeniya.At the same time, people have obstructed the railroad from Rambukkana, prompting delays in train services along that road.Moreover, many shops and businesses in Rambukkana Town have been closed down in support of these protests.Over in Avissawella, people have blocked the Avissawella – Colombo Main Road from the main junction, known as the Color Light Junction.Sri Lanka Police said that the protest had disrupted the movement of traffic.Moreover, people are also protesting in Anuradhapura by obstructing the main road opposite the Anuradhapura new bus stand.Another protest is taking place at Theldeniya Town where the Kandy – Mahiyanganaya Road is completely blocked.Further, a protest is taking place in the Galle Town obstructing the Colombo – Galle main road, said Sri Lanka Police adding that buses have parked on the road obstructing the movement of traffic.A similar protest is also taking place in the Matara town.CEYPETCO FUEL PRICES INCREASEDThe Ceylon Petroleum Corporation decided to increase fuel prices with effect from midnight on Monday (18).The revised prices are as follows:92 Octane Petrol: Up by Rs. 84/- (New Price: Rs.

COLOMBO (News 1st); President’s Counsel Mohan Weerakoon told the media on Tuesday (19) that Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena, who was the former head of State Intelligence, should be held responsible for failing to take necessary action with regard to the 2019 April Attacks, despite receiving information about the attacks beforehand.“The court records show that Nilantha Jayawardena in his evidence said that what he received on the 3rd of April from Indian Intelligence was just information and that it was NOT intelligence information,” said PC Weerakoon at the President’s Media Center.“He says that thereafter addressed letters to the Inspector General of Police, the Chief of National Intelligence, and others regarding this on the 7th of April, and on the 9th of April Chief of National Intelligence (CNI) Sisira Mendis had sent a letter to the IGP to take necessary action on the 9th of April,” said President’s Counsel Mohan Weerakoon.He said that the then-IGP (Pujith Jayasundara) has acted on the letter and notified all about the information.“During the cross-examination, Nilantha Jayawardena said that the information became intel material on the evening of 20th April 2019,” said the President’s Counsel adding that when questioned about it, Nilantha Jayawardena responded by saying that the person who sent the information on the 4th of April, sent another WhatsApp message to him on the 20th of April.The President’s Counsel said that when questioned Senior DIG Jayawardena on whether he made any attempt to verify the information between the 4th of April & the 20th of April, the latter had responded in the negative.He also went on to note that when he questioned SDIG Jayawardena as to why he did not divulge the information at

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s new Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera told Parliament that Sri Lanka will work with Lanka IOC to introduce a fuel price formula to determine fuel prices in the future.“We spoke with the IOC and agree that both parties must follow a common fuel price formula in the future,” he said.He told the house on Tuesday (19) as of 18th April 2022, the daily loss of the Ceylon Electricity Board was Rs. 1,613 Million.

Covid and his administration has held firm, even as public anger and economic costs mount.

Hollyoaks youngster Daniel Lomax is faced with a health battle next week leaving his family concerned.Ste Hay (Kieran Richardons) and Sienna Blake (Anna Passey) struggle to keep their dodgy earnings under the radar in upcoming scenes and they turn to Ethan Williams' (Matthew James-Bailey) accountant Asher for help.Later, Ste wants to take a risk when mould in the flat threatens Daniel’s health and leaves Leela Lomax desperate for cash.Using his expertise, Ste decides to tackle the mould on his own but manages to cause more damage in the process.As a result, he makes a plea to Sienna.

Emmerdale village.However, Emmerdale spoilers have revealed things won't be exactly smooth sailing for the Woolpack chef. April Windsor prepares welcome home decorations for her father's return home, while Mary Goskirk tries her best to reassure Rhona Goskirk that she will be there to support her throughout his recovery.Meanwhile, back at the hospital, Marlon thanks nurse Gail for all her efforts over the last few weeks as he prepares to leave.At the village, Cain and Chas Dingle watch from the pub as an emotional Marlon arrives back home.But once he’s settled in, things become slightly chaotic as they start to work out a way of going forward.The family soon begin to realise that there are challenges on all sides and it’s an emotional time for them all.Not long after April, who has been taking Marlon's condition in her stride, is pleased to spend time with her dad.

A US federal judge has struck down the Covid-19 mask mandate for public transportation imposed by the administration of President Joe Biden, prompting major airlines to quickly drop the requirement.

China has reported seven more deaths from Covid-19 in Shanghai, after hundreds of thousands of cases in the metropolis during a weeks-long lockdown.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Prima has decided to increase the price of a kilogram of Wheat Flour by Rs. 40/- with effect from today (19)

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Whether you’ve toured the globe or stopped in the United States to fill up the gas tank, when you return to Canada, you must wear a face mask in public for 14 days.

Elon Musk took a swipe at the board of Twitter on Monday after the social media company adopted a “poison pill” to protect itself from the second-biggest shareholder’s US$43 billion cash buyout offer.

A B.C. dad is getting worldwide attention thanks to a TikTok video that has been viewed almost five million times.

A Campbell River couple is battling with the province to accept their baby’s Indigenous name. The name contains special characters often used in the Kwakʼwala language.

A massive thunderstorm was spotted across B.C.’s South Coast last Thursday. Senior meteorologist Kristi Gordon explains what caused the unusual shape of the anvil cloud or cumulonimbus cloud that captured the attention of many British Columbians.

A new survey by the Angus Reid Institute suggests Canadians aren’t keeping their faith, with only 18 per cent identifying as religiously committed. Others say some religions are harmful to society.

British Columbians have been hopping on planes or driving across the border to finally enjoy a vacation. There still COVID-19 rules to follow when those traveller get back to Canada.

Family and friends are mourning the death of Karanveer Sahota. The 16-year-old Edmonton boy is among a growing number of students killed in school-related violence across Canada recently.

The mother of a woman killed in a hit-and-run in Toronto last week has identified the victim as 30-year-old Erin Yoxall from Scotland.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Multiple protests are taking place against the fuel price hike and the shortage of fuel across many areas in Sri Lanka on Tuesday (19).News 1st correspondents said that protests are currently taking place in Rambukkana, Hingurakgoda, Baddegama, Digana, Gampola, Ratnapura, and Theldeniya.At the same time, people have obstructed the rail road from Rambukkana, prompting delay in train services along that road.Moreover, many shops and businesses in the Rambukkana Town have been closed down in support of these protests.Over in Avissawella, people have blocked the Avissawella – Colombo Main Road from the the main junction, known as the Color Light Junction.Sri Lanka Police said that the protest had disrupted the movement of traffic.Moreover, people are also protesting in Anuradhapura by obstructing the main road from opposite the Anuradhapura new bus stand.Another protest is taking place at the Theldeniya Town where the Kandy – Mahiyanganaya Road is completely blocked.Further, a protest is taking place in the Galle Town obstructing the Colombo – Galle main road, said Sri Lanka Police adding that buses have parked on the road obstructing the movement of traffic.A similar protest is also taking place at the Matara town.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa - Gas prices hit a record high this year and now people have to deal with the prices fluctuating every day. If you got gas on Monday, you probably noticed the prices are slowly creeping up again. According to AAA, the average gas price in Pennsylvania is $4.16 per gallon, which is 5 cents lower than it was last week.

Delhi's Covid-19 positivity rate shooting up on Monday to 7.72% even as the city recorded 501 fresh cases, 16 less than the previous day, according to health department data. Officials said that last time the positivity rate was above seven per cent in the city on January 29 (7.4%) and on January 28 (8.6%).

COLOMBO (News 1st); Minister of Finance Ali Sabry met the IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva on Monday (18) at IMF Headquarters in Washington DC.IMF commended the steps already taken by the Finance Minister to mitigate the situation, and assured support by the IMF was also positive on expediting the processes.Minister Sabry also requested a Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI).The IMF subsequently informed Minister Sabry that India had also made representations on behalf of Sri Lanka on an RFI, and informed him that they will consider it despite it being outside of the standard circumstances for the issuance of an RFI.

Today we are reporting 8,270 community cases and five deaths. There are 572 people in hospital and 19 people in ICU.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 18: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots over Precious Achiuwa #5 of the Toronto Raptors during the first quarter of Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round at Wells Fargo Center on April 18, 2022 PHILADELPHIA - Joel Embiid took his lumps and powered his way to 31 points and 11 rebounds, Tyrese Maxey showed he was no one-game postseason wonder and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 112-97 on Monday night for a 2-0 lead in the first-round series.Maxey had 23 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Tobias Harris had 20 points and 10 rebounds.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa - Police are investigating a homicide that happened in Germantown Monday night.Police say at 9:16 p.m.

Twitter said Friday that its board of directors has unanimously adopted a “poison pill” defense in response to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s proposal to buy the company for more than $43 billion and take it private.

Kia shows off the new model during the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place convention center in Chicago, Illinois on February 11, 2022. (Photo by Jacek Bozarski/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)Attention Kia shoppers: You're going to need a bigger check.The average transaction price for a new car has been steadily creeping down from a record of high $47,000 in December thanks to improving inventories, but was still $45,927 in March, according to Kelly Blue Book.

Today we are reporting 8,270 community cases and five deaths. There are 305 people in hospital and seven people in ICU in Northern Region hospitals.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”) has today downgraded the Government of Sri Lanka’s long-term foreign-currency issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings to Ca from Caa2.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday said New Zealand will reopen its borders much earlier than expected, with Australians allowed to travel there from 12 April.