No COVID-19 deaths reported in England for first time in a year

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A man has died after he was struck during a hit-and-run in Allentown early Monday.The incident happened at approximately 3:14 a.m. in the area of 17th Street and Sumner Avenue. When police responded to report of a pedestrian struck by motor vehicle, they found an adult male suffering from life-threatening injuries. The man was taken to an area hospital by paramedics, but subsequently died from his injuries.

who is at the center of the latest Olympic doping scandal, appeared to finally get to her Tuesday night. Despite an incredible performance by the standards of just about anyone else, Valieva could hardly hold it together while she awaited her scores.She wound up earning 82.16 points, more than eight off her own world record, but more than enough to top teammates Anna Shcherbakova and Alexandra Trusova as they go for a Russian sweep of the podium.Valieva did not speak afterward, walking through the mix zone of reporters in stoic silence.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia officials will announce changes to COVID-19 mitigation during their weekly coronavirus response briefing on Wednesday, according to Mayor Jim Kenney. The changes would come as health officials and Mayor Jim Kenney say case counts and positivity rates have continued to fall in Philadelphia. At the peak of the omicron surge, around Jan. 3, Philadelphia was reporting 38% positivity rates and approximately 2,600 daily cases. On Monday, the city reported a positivity rate of less than 3% and around 200 daily cases in recent weeks. "There will be some adjustments tomorrow," Kenney said Tuesday morning after attending a groundbreaking for a local playground. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said Tuesday that he believes masks have helped keep people safe during the pandemic.  When asked if the time had come for the city’s mask mandates to end, Kenney credited the wearing of masks as playing an important role in the drop in case counts. "It only happened because of this discipline," Kenney said point to his 76ers themed facemask. Senior Director of Operations for Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association Ben Fileccia told FOX 29 on Monday that he expected Philadelphia officials to make an announcement Wednesday about metrics they will use to determine appropriate mandates going forward.On Tuesday, Kenney revealed that the city would be announcing some ‘numbers and data points’ in reference to possibly easing some restrictions on Wednesday.

COVID-19 vaccine passport system, the province’s health minister announced Tuesday.“We are withdrawing it gradually we learn to live with the virus,” Christian Dubé told reporters in Quebec City.The passport will no longer be used for big-box stores as well as the government-run liquor and cannabis stores starting Wednesday. Proof of vaccination will not be required to access places of worship as of Feb.

Middlesex-London Health Unit reported a total of four deaths and 53 COVID-19 cases on Tuesday.The deaths involved two women in their 80s, a man in his 80s and a man in his 70s. London Health Sciences Centre, meanwhile, is caring for 79 inpatients with COVID-19, 17 of whom are in adult critical care.As noted, LHSC is caring for 79 COVID-19 inpatients, with 17 inpatients in adult critical care.

Jean-Yves Duclos is expected to announce major changes to the border measures designed to counter to the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 at 1 p.m. EST.Currently, the government advises against all non-essential international travel because of the threat posted by the Omicron variant.Foreign nationals coming to Canada and people travelling within the country by plane, passenger train or boat must be vaccinated against COVID-19, with few exceptions.Right now vaccinated international travellers are subject to COVID-19 test requirements before they cross the border, and potentially again once they arrive at a Canadian airport.

FILE - A student at Granada High School, left, explains the history of Camp Amache to Rep. Ken Buck at the campsite in Granada, Colorado, in a file image dated May 6, 2021.

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Prince Andrew, Duke of York, attends the Sunday Service at the Royal Chapel of All Saints, Windsor, following the announcement on Friday April 9th of the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at the age of 99, on Apr NEW YORK - Britain’s Prince Andrew has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre, who said she was sexually trafficked to the British royal by the financier Jeffrey Epstein when she was 17.The deal described in a court filing Tuesday in New York avoids a trial that would have brought further embarrassment to the monarchy. It calls for the prince to make a substantial donation to the charity of his accuser while saying he never meant to malign her character.Attorney David Boies, who represents Giuffre, informed the judge presiding over the case in New York that a settlement in principle has been reached and lawyers on both sides will request a dismissal of the lawsuit within a month.A lawyer for Andrew did not immediately return a message seeking comment.RELATED: Prince Andrew sex abuse lawsuit moves forwardThe letter signed by Boies said all lawyers were asking the judge to suspend all deadlines and put the case on hold.Giuffre sued Andrew in August.

Britain's third wave of Covid-19 has already started due to the rapid spread of the Indian variant, according to a SAGE adviser.

There are now almost 3,000 cases of the India variant of Covid-19 in the UK - a jump of 28% in just two days.

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Data from hospitals in areas ravaged by the Indian variant of Covid will reportedly reveal if lockdown easing could be de-railed as early as next week.

LONDON – For the first time in months, people across England are meeting indoors at pubs, restaurants, cinemas, gyms and elsewhere as coronavirus rules were relaxed this week.

The government has raised fears it could bring back the controversial "tiers" system in England to tackle the Indian variant.

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roadmap out of lockdown. This follows Boris Johnson's announcement that indoor socialising and dining will be permitted in step three.Weddings and civil partnerships will be permitted 30 guests in Covid-19 secure venues, and receptions can hold 30 people in either an indoor or outdoor venue.

LONDON – Britain deployed public health officials, supported by the army, to distribute coronavirus tests door-to-door in two northern England towns on Saturday in an effort to contain a fast-spreading variant that threatens plans to lift all lockdown restrictions next month.

Danger AheadIt is also a political headache for the premier, who is facing opposition from members of Parliament his own Conservative party to any moves to delay unlocking the economy. Johnson has defended his “cautious" approach to ensure that lifting restrictions, saying he wanted each step to be “irreversible," making the lockdown at the start of the year the country’s last.The number of confirmed infections of the India strain more than doubled in the past week to 1,313 from 520, according to Public Health England.

‘Cycle of Infection’“We have got to break the cycle of infection, because one of those big tests was infection rates have to be suppressed, and the other big test is variants," Zahawi told LBC radio. “If those cause a problem, then the tests will fail."Still, ministers are more likely to back a targeted surge in the vaccination program in areas where the India variant is more prevalent, rather than order local lockdowns, people familiar with the matter said.Prime Minister Boris Johnson would face resistance from within his ruling Conservative Party to any slowdown in lifting the lockdown.

Boris Johnson says the UK will continue to take the next step towards freedom on Monday despite the new Indian coronavirus variant threatening "serious disruption" to the roadmap. However he has not ruled out that the strain could prevent the UK from achieving its plan for a full reopening next month on June 21.

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Scotland within the last 24 hours while almost three million people have received at least one dose of a vaccine.Fresh data has been published this afternoon by the Scottish Government as part of its national COVID-19 daily briefing.And the figures come as Prime Minister Boris Johnson expressed concern with regards to the so-called Indian variant while First Minister Nicola Sturgeon admitted an outbreak in Glasgow was also being monitored closely.Much of Scotland is set to move into Tier 2 status with the exception of Moray which is trying to get an outbreak back under control.According to Public Health Scotland's rolling seven-day infection rate per 100,000 population, Moray still has the highest infection rate in the country – at 98.1 as

covid cases in Glasgow which could be linked to the new, highly transmissible strain of the virus.A spike in covid cases in Glasgow over the last six days has left a decision on whether the city can ease out of lockdown with rest of the country in the balance.Scientists are keeping a close eye on the spread of the Indian variant across the UK.The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) is holding a meeting on Thursday to discuss the spread of the Indian variant, amid fears it could have an impact on the Government’s road map out of lockdown.Speaking to cameras on a school visit he Prime Minister said: “It is a variant of concern, we are anxious about it.“At the moment there is a very wide range of scientific opinion about what

Covid variant threatens to delay the end of lockdown. The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) is set to meet on Thursday amid rising fears the June 21 date for lockdown easing will be pushed back.Bolton was this week named the UK's "ground zero" for the B1617.2 strain which has become the dominant strain in four areas, figures show.Boris Johnson said it has become "of increasing concern" in Britain as data is set to show a worrying three fold increase in infections of the highly transmissible mutation.Experts advising the Government believe the final stage of Boris Johnson's road map out of lockdown -set for June 21 -could now be pushed back.

Boris Johnson's lockdown road map on June 21 – but “a delay is possible” according to one top expert. It comes after the Indian Covid variant sparked a spike in cases in at least four areas of the country, where it has now become the dominant strain according to the latest figures.

The number of people testing positive for coronavirus in Bolton is continuing to increase dramatically, the latest figures show.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Wednesday an independent public inquiry into the U.K.’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

DON'T MISS...Jane McDonald makes career announcement after partner's death [UPDATE]Jenson Button aimed fire at 'weird' Lewis Hamilton: 'He's changed' [INSIGHT]Ray continued: “Can someone tell me why the f**k we are paying for this? It’s like another tax isn’t it.”“Now the government tell us that on May 17 that maybe people can go on holiday again to certain countries, but can someone tell me how a normal family can afford a holiday and then probably have to find another £2000 on top to pay for these tests.

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LONDON – The British government plans to expand student loan programs to give all adults access to four years of university or job training throughout their lifetimes as part of a legislative program designed to help the U.K. recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 roadmap when people are no longer required to socially distance.Earlier today (May 10) Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that the penultimate phase of the coronavirus lockdown easing, which will allow for six people from different households (or two households) to meet indoors from May 17, will go ahead as planned.

indoor socialising and dining will be permitted, Boris Johnson announced in a conference on Monday, May 10.  This means that wedding receptions could be allowed to take place indoors from next week. Weddings and civil partnerships will be permitted 30 guests in Covid-19 secure venues, and receptions can hold 30 people in either an indoor or outdoor venue. For the first time, this also includes private gardens.

LONDON – In England, it's going to be time to hug again.

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Sturgeon and Labour’s Drakeford for wholesale constitutional change in light of SNP and Labour successes in Scottish and Welsh parliament elections. The Prime Minister hailed the success of the UK in the covid vaccine roll-out and emphasised the economic challenges will be a “serious shared responsibility”.

Public Health England said that coronavirus variant B.1.617.2, which was first identified in India, would be classified as a variant of concern due to evidence it was more transmissible.

Britain said Tuesday it’s agreed to increase co-operation with India in areas including trade, science and health as Indian authorities battle a surge in coronavirus infections that threatens to overwhelm the nation’s health care system.Plans for a “quantum leap” in relations between the two countries were released after a video meeting between British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi.Prior to the meeting, Britain announced 1 billion pounds ($1.4 billion) of trade deals with India, including an investment by the Serum Institute of India that will aid in the development of vaccines against COVID-19 and other diseases.

Britain's lack of its own personal protective equipment when the Covid pandemic struck was a "tragedy", Boris Johnson has admitted.