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The Queen has carried out her first official duties from home after fears surrounding her health emerged last week. After Prince Charles, 73, was announced as testing positive for COVID-19, it was revealed the 95 year old monarch had been in contact with her son in the days beforehand. Now the Queen has put fears to rest as she conducted royal duties via video-link in Windsor Castle.

BTS member V has tested positive for COVID-19, according to his agency Big Hit Music.Today (February 15), Big Hit Music confirmed that the South Korean musician was diagnosed with COVID-19 after taking a PCR test, following a sore throat. The label noted that the singer has been vaccinated against the coronavirus and is only experiencing minor symptoms.“V completed two rounds of COVID-19 vaccinations and is not presenting any extraordinary symptoms other than a mild fever and sore throat,” Big Hit Music said in its statement, per Soompi.

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Business owners in Northern Ireland are hopeful of a return to normality, as remaining Covid-19 restrictions are set to be lifted later today.

PHILADELPHIA - COVID-19 cases are down in Philadelphia and people want to know when the city will loosen restrictions like in New Jersey and Delaware.The Philadelphia Health Department has indicated that masks will last indefinitely.During the height of omicron variant in early January, health officials reported a 38 percent positivity rate, which is roughly 2600 new cases a day. Currently, the city says they're seeing fewer than 200 cases a day.Despite the encouraging numbers, health officials are taking a slower approach to easing mandates.We reached out to the city’s Health Department, who referred us to the health commissioner's briefing this Wednesday, saying they plan to address metrics guiding their decisions.LATEST COVID-19 HEADLINES___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Many Brits will be looking to get away on a holiday abroad as coronavirus travel restrictions continue to ease.

flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua — but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.Several dead birds were discovered early on Feb. 7 by residents in the city of Cuauhtémoc, the Spanish-language El Heraldo de Chihuahua reported.

London’s Under The Bridge on Thursday, but after waking up feeling ‘a touch funky’ he subsequently found out he has Covid.In a statement issued on his Instagram, the 40-year-old singer said this week: ‘I’m so sorry, but I woke up feeling a touch funky this morning so I did some tests and unfortunately tested positive for Covid.‘I’m feeling ok and just taking it easy in isolation. Apologies to anyone coming to my Brits War Child show this coming Thursday, it has been rescheduled and will now happen on Thursday 10th March… I hope you can all still make it!’He went on: ‘For my Radio 2 Piano room session on Wednesday, I was so looking forward to performing with my stripped back band & the BBC Orchestra so I’m hoping we can re-schedule this for a later date.’ Still set to perform as part of Brits Week Presented by Mastercard for War Child is Damon Albarn, who plays a solo gig at London’s Troxy on Sunday.Anne-Marie, Joy Crookes, Bastille, Becky Hill, Maisie Peters, Fontaines D.C.

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Stephen Webb has revealed he's had no choice but to pull out of Friday's episode of Gogglebox as he's tested positive for Covid-19.The 50 year old, who recently shared a first glimpse into his new Brighton home with Daniel Lustig, took to his Instagram feed to share the news with the "Gogglebox crew" and his 187,000 followers. Sitting in a grey T-shirt with a black cap on his head alongside his round glasses while Daniel stood behind him through a window, he explained: "This is for the Gogglebox crew, good luck filming this week, can't wait to see you Friday.

Kate Garraway has revealed her husband Derek Draper is still unable to speak after his brutal and lengthy Covid-19 battle. Derek, 54, returned home in April 2021 after spending a year in hospital fighting for his life after contracting coronavirus in 2020, which has since left him battling a number of ongoing health issues. He now needs round the clock care as he recovers from the lasting damage the deadly bug had on him and his body.

The level of Covid-19 infections continues to fall across Greater Manchester neighbourhoods, with some areas seeing fewer than ten cases.

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Dancing on Ice contestant Brendan Cole will skate with male professional Brendyn Hatfield after his partner Vanessa Bauer tested positive for Covid-19. Announcing the news, hot favourite Brendan, 45, explained: "I am absolutely gutted that Vanessa is unable to skate this weekend.

ITV.The TV chef has spoken out in a new interview about many "blaming" Covid for their failures, as his businesses go from success to success.Gino has insisted for many to "stop blaming Covid for everything" as he looks to a bright future in his business ventures.Speaking to The Mirror at his restaurant in Newcastle, he said: "It's becoming such a lousy and annoying excuse to say because of Covid I couldn’t do my job properly, or because of Covid we couldn’t do this and couldn't do that."He sympathises, however, admitting that he knows the restaurant industry has had to go through many changes but he has remained positive and adapted to the situation.He continued: "Throughout the pandemic at some points we had the chance to have guests sitting outside and the councils around us were extremely generous to give us the space to put tables."And we then realised, 'Wow, we should have done this from day one'."So, [let's stay] positive and let’s keep smiling, keep positive."Gino, listening to what his Covid customers need, now has a new terrace overlooking the river Tyne at his Newcastle restaurant.As well as this, the TV chef plans to open more restaurants across the country this year.These include restaurants in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow.This comes after Gino had to speak out last month following reports his My Pasta Bar chain had gone into liquidation.Sharing a video from his kitchen at home, the Italian chef began: "When I got back I saw a lot of c**p about my restaurant."Apparently, my restaurant had gone into liquidation."Now, I don’t usually do stuff like this, but I thought, let me set the record straight here."About 10 years ago, I opened a business called Pasta Bar, which serves Italian food very fast

A controversial Scottish Government measure aimed at improving ventilation and cutting covid risk in schools will not go ahead in Renfrewshire.

Novak Djokovic has revealed he would rather miss out on tennis greatness than be forced to get the Covid vaccine against his will. The men's tennis No.1 was deported from Australia last month over his vaccination status in a row that made headlines around the world.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); 40,000 metric tons of fuel purchased by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation from the Indian Oil Corporation reached the Colombo Port on Tuesday (15).The IOC had submitted a quotation for fuel supplies based on a request by the Energy Ministry while the IOC has also granted them a 60-day period to make the payment.The Minister of Energy Udaya Gammanpila, speaking at the event stated that while Sri Lanka is undergoing a large foreign exchange crisis, therefore has been experiencing difficulties in financing oil imports. However, the Minister added that Sri Lanka could not wait until the US$ 500Mn credit line is finalized, and the country was in need of fuel urgently due to the newly created demand which came from the power sector. Reiterating that friends in need are friends indeed, the Minister emphasized that India has proven itself a good friend of Sri Lanka, not by words, but by actions. The Indian High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Gopal Bagley also speaking at the event said that this as two countries have shared history and also underwent difficulties due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, India is committed to stand by Sri Lanka at this time of crisis.

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Tyrese Gibson said goodbye to his beloved mother Patricia on Monday, after she passed away following a week of being hospitalized from COVID-19 and pneumonia.The 43-year-old actor and musician posted a touching video on Monday of him holding his mother's hand in the hospital, along with a heartfelt message about her.His post prompted a slew of support and condolences from celebrities such as Snoop Dogg and Dwayne 'The Rock Johnson.' Passed away:Tyrese Gibson said goodbye to his beloved mother Patricia on Monday, after she passed away following a week of being hospitalized from COVID-19 and pneumonia Message:The 43-year-old actor and musician posted a touching video on Monday of him holding his mother's hand in the hospital, along with a heartfelt message about her'Rest in peace. You fought, mom, you fought. Oh my God I'm so sorry this happened mom.

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The current COVID-19 restrictions are set to expire this week and the province is expected to announce an easing of restrictions Tuesday. Many are wondering what our lives will look like over the next few weeks and months, especially those working in the affected industries.

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PHILADELPHIA - As COVID-19 numbers continue to trend down in Philadelphia, city officials who have been hesitant to pull back restrictions may be ready to take a small step forward.Senior Director of Operations for Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association Ben Fileccia said he expects Philadelphia officials to make an announcement Wednesday about metrics they will use to determine appropriate mandates going forward. The Philadelphia Inquirer on Monday night reported that the city could end its vaccine requirement to dine indoors as early as this week, and the indoor mask mandate may lift soon after.Several states across the country have announced an end to universal mask mandates over the last several weeks, including nearby Delaware. New Jersey Gov.

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Assam government had tightened Covid curbs to contain the transmission of the Omicron variant of coronavirus. The state prohibited the entry of non-vaccinated people to public places, except hospitals. It said that all people are required to carry proof of being fully vaccinated while visiting public places/spaces. The state had allowed classes 9-12 on alternate days and had suspended offline classes up to Class 8.

Omicron variant that triggered the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic in late December and which has now ebbed in the metropolis, the city civic body said on Monday. 

As hospitalizations linked to the Omicron variant decline, Ontario has unveiled its fast-tracked plans to remove pandemic restrictions on most businesses. Caryn Lieberman breaks down what rules are being lifted, which public spaces are affected, and the questions over what’s really motivating Premier Doug Ford.

Just one day before she was set to receive the prestigious Honorary Golden Bear Award from the Berlin International Film Festival, Isabelle Huppert announced she can't receive the award in person after testing positive for COVID-19.The 68-year-old French actress tested positive for COVID-19 in Paris on Monday, with Berlinale confirming she won't accept the award in person on Tuesday.'Unfortunately, today Isabelle Huppert has been tested positive for the coronavirus in Paris and therefore she will not be able to attend the Berlin International Film Festival,' read a statement from Berlinale. Prestigious:Just one day before she was set to receive the prestigious Honorary Golden Bear Award from the Berlin International Film Festival, Isabelle Huppert announced she can't receive the award in person after testing positive for COVID-19 Award:The 68-year-old French actress tested positive for COVID-19 in Paris on Monday, with Berlinale confirming she won't accept the award in person on TuesdayStill, Huppert said she, 'doesn't feel sick,' according to Berlinale artistic directorCarlo Chatrian and they plan on holding the ceremony on Tuesday.'While informing the festival, she emphasized that she feels very dedicated to the Berlinale and wants to participate in any possible way also to support her latest film À Propos de Joan,' the statement read.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the never-before-used Emergencies Act on Monday, amid ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions.

Saskatchewan government’s proof of vaccination health order, designed to stop the spread of COVID-19, is no longer in effect.That means Saskatchewan residents can attend events, go to restaurants and bar and work out with no limits.Business owners who spoke to Global News said they’re relieved — not because they think it’s the right or wrong thing to do, but because it’s one less thing they’re responsible for. Saskatchewan dropping proof of vaccination requirement  “We’ve been operating throughout the entire pandemic and we’ve gotten pretty used to pivoting our business and changing on the fly,” Cierra Sieban-Shuback said.“So for us, it’s honestly moreso ‘normal’ than anything else.”Sieban-Shuback owns Living Skies Cannabis in Saskatoon.

Nikki Bella is opening up about fiancé Artem Chigvintsev's ongoing struggle with pneumonia. Nikki and her sister, Brie Bella, spoke with ET's Lauren Zima on Saturday at the 2022 Fanatics Super Bowl Party in Culver City, California, and the 38-year-old TV personality and pro wrestler shared some news about Artem's «terrifying» and persistent case of pneumonia.«He's doing well. He still has pneumonia, it's crazy!» Nikki shared.

Corbevax will be the second vaccine after Covaxin which has received EUA for those below 18 years of age. The Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical company will be submitting data soon for clinical trials done on children aged below 12 years, the news agency added.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Monday that the province would drop the proof of vaccination requirement starting March 1, though masking would remain in place. Capacity limits will also be removed on restaurants, bars and other indoor venues on Feb.

Alberta students are no longer required to wear masks in school, and kids 12 and under don’t have to be masked in any setting.Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports on how students and parents reacted on Monday.

COVID-19 pandemic to be undone.Premier Doug Ford unveiled on Monday that Ontario would be fast-tracking previously announced steps to lift restrictions, including moving the next step of its reopening plan up to Thursday instead of next Monday.Social gathering limits will increase to 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors on Thursday, while capacity limits will be removed in places such as restaurants, bars, gyms and movie theatres. Capacity at businesses such as grocery stores, pharmacies and retail stores will be set at the number of people who can maintain a distance of two metres.Less than two weeks later, on March 1, capacity limits will be lifted in all remaining indoor public settings, and proof-of-vaccination requirements will end for all settings.

COVID-19 fatalities in Alberta since the pandemic began has risen by 35 deaths, the province announced Monday.Alberta Health’s website said 3,776 deaths have now been linked to the novel coronavirus since the pandemic began, up from 3,741 on Friday.However, the total number of hospital patients with COVID-19 in Alberta dropped to 1,528 on Monday, down from 1,566 on Friday. The number of patients with COVID-19 in intensive care units also decreased slightly to 124 on Monday, down from 127 on Friday.According to Alberta Health, the province had 20,865 lab-confirmed active cases of the disease on Monday afternoon, down from 24,154 on Friday.Over the weekend, 2,647 new COVID-19 cases (1,146 on Feb.

A look at where Manitoba’s COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU numbers stand to begin the week.

Ontario is ending its vaccine certificate system on March 1, when capacity limits in public settings and restrictions on social gathering sizes will fully lift as well, though masking requirements will remain for now.Premier Doug Ford insisted the steps are not a result of pressure from anti-vaccine mandate protesters.“Today’s announcement is not because of what’s happening in Ottawa or Windsor, but despite it,” he said Monday. Ontario to end COVID proof of vaccination March 1, mask mandate to remain in place “The extraordinary measures that we introduced during this pandemic were always intended as a last resort.

Isabelle Huppert has tested positive for COVID-19.

Ontario to end COVID proof of vaccination March 1, mask mandate to remain in place Legault said he still needs approval from public health officials before loosening the requirement to show proof of vaccination.“We want to remove most of the measures, but we have to be careful because of the hospital situation,” he said.

COVID-19 measures and vaccination mandates have mostly been peaceful.“I think we don’t need it,” he said. “So far with the Sûreté du Québec, we were able to keep control.“I think at this moment it would not help the social climate.

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths will remain above pre-Omicron levels into March, despite the city passing the peak of the latest wave.New Scarsin forecasting, revealed during a board of health (BOH) meeting on Monday, projected a scenario where the city will have to deal with about 20,000 new COVID-19 cases and another 300 hospitalizations between Feb. 14 and Mar.

Daily COVID-19 cases in Hong Kong, which is grappling with a quickly growing Omicron wave, topped 2,000 for the first time today as the public health system struggled to cope.

The COVID-19 surge caused by the Omicron variant continues to recede in the United States, with the nation reporting a 7-day average of 175,492 new daily cases, with 2,458 daily deaths, according to the Washington Post tracker.