The Scottish Government has confirmed one coronavirus death was reported in Tayside in the last 24 hours. The area's death toll - composed of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days - rises to 826.

Data from Public Health Scotland also shows that 309 new cases were recorded overnight in the region. In total, Tayside has recorded 78,975 cases of Covid-19 since the pandemic began.

The latest local vaccination data shows that 91.2% of people across Tayside have had at least one jag, 85.9% have received at least two, while 68.7% have also received a third, or booster, vaccination.Across the country, 7,258 new positive cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in the last day.There were 16 Covid-confirmed deaths reported meaning the country's overall death toll from the virus rises to 10,291.There are currently 1,302 people in Scotland's hospitals being treated for covid with 32 in intensive care.DundeeLive brings you the latest headlines from Dundee and beyond.But did you know you all the ways you can stay informed with us?You can get our top stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily news updates.

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Biden announces death of ISIS chief

(News 1st); The President of United States, Joe Biden says that a U.S. special forces counter-terrorism raid conducted in northwest Syria on Thursday (03) targeted the leader of ISIS, adding he would address the operation in remarks later.“Thanks to the skill and bravery of our Armed Forces, we have taken off the battlefield Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi – the leader of ISIS.

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Major winter storm crawls east Thursday, bringing heavy snow, ice from Texas to Midwest, Northeast

FOX Weather is live with the Weather Wire covering live updates on the massive winter storm impacting more than 100 million Americans across the country. Click the FOX Weather Wire for live updates.A major winter storm continues to crawl east on Thursday, with heavy snow and ice potentially impacting more than 100 million people across a 2,000-plus-mile swath stretching from Texas and the Southern Plains to the Midwest and Northeast through Friday.Frigid arctic air has moved into the nation's heartland as moisture from the Gulf of Mexico surges northward ahead of a cold front.That moisture is overlapping with the fresh cold air, fueling an expansive area of snow and ice impacting millions of Americans from the nation's southern border to its northern border.Freezing rain, sleet and some snow were ongoing Thursday morning as far south as North and Central Texas, including the Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin and San Antonio metro areas, where icy roads were creating slick travel conditions.

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'Sorry to those sitting near' Gary Lineker Covid positive after flight from South Africa

Gary Lineker, 61, has logged onto social media to announce he had tested positive for coronavirus following a flight from South Africa.The former professional footballer apologised to those sitting near him on the flight, while clarifying he had been wearing a mask during the journey.In view of his 8.3 million Twitter followers, Gary wrote: “Long time since I got between the lines.“Arrived back from Cape Town early this morning.“Started feeling a little unwell on the flight.“Sorry to those sitting near, although I wore a mask for the entirety of the journey as didn’t eat.“Hope I didn’t pass it on to anyone on BA42.” (sic)The BBC Sport star accompanied the tweet with a picture of a positive Covid test.MORE TO FOLLOW...

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Karnataka sees dip in new Covid-19 cases, positivity rate at 11.31%

Karnataka in the last 24 hours, taking the state's positivity rate to 11.31%, said state health minister K Sudhakar on Thursday.

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Delhi sees dip in new Covid-19 cases, positivity rate at 4.3%

Delhi in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative tally to 18,38,647, said the state health department on Thursday. The positivity rate has fallen to 4.3%.

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Odisha announces re-opening of schools as Covid cases decline. Details here

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More US adults taking melatonin for sleep, despite lack of long-term safety data, study says

FILE - A bed is pictured in a 2018 file image taken in London, England. (Photo by: Ed Reeve/View Pictures/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) More Americans are taking over-the-counter melatonin supplements to help them fall asleep, according to a new study published this week.

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Maharashtra: Mumbai cases decline, but these cities are driving Covid number

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Covid-19 will never become an endemic disease and continue to drive epidemic waves.

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MetLife’s earnings surge, but covid-19 limits insurer’s latest results

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President Biden in New York City to talk about gun violence

NEW YORK - President Joe Biden was expected to showcase federal, state, and local efforts to get guns and repeat shooters off the streets during his visit to New York City Thursday.Gun violence already on the rise during the pandemic is spiking anew, and beleaguered cities are struggling with how to manage it. Biden has been accused from the right of not being tough enough on crime.While in Lower Manhattan, Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland will meet with new Mayor Eric Adams, a former police captain.

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US forces launch 'successful' counterterrorism raid in Syria, civilians also reported dead

U.S. special forces carried out a counterterrorism raid in Syria early Thursday. Local officials said 13 people were killed, including six children and four women.

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Covid-19: Number in hospital at lowest level this year

The number of people with Covid-19 in hospital has fallen to the lowest level this year.

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Dr. Moore set to hold briefing Thursday after Ontario started lifting COVID restrictions

COVID-19: Toronto District School Board to provide every student with medical mask Restaurants, gyms and cinemas among other venues were allowed to reopen to half capacity on Monday with proof-of-vaccination rules in place for guests.Social gathering limits were increased to 10 people indoors and some surgeries that were paused to preserve health system capacity were also allowed to resume.

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YG Entertainment confirms 10 of its artists have fully recovered from COVID-19

YG Entertainment artists have fully recovered from COVID-19 and are no longer in quarantine, confirms the label.YG issued a statement earlier today (February 3) via Break News announcing that 10 of its artists, who were all previously diagnosed with the virus, have recovered and are no longer in isolation.These artists include WINNER’s Lee Seung-hoon, iKON’s Kim Jin-hwan, Song Yun-hyeong, Goo Jun-hoe, Kim Dong-hyuk and Jung Chan-woo, TREASURE’s Choi Hyun-seok, Yoshi, Jun-gyu and Mashiho. This means all idols who were previously reported to have contracted the virus have now recovered.“They were respectively quarantined in their homes and health authorities evaluated that they were in no danger of further spreading the virus,” wrote YG, as translated by Korea JoongAng Daily.

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Is NeoCov a new covid variant? Should we be worried? What doctors say

NeoCov is closely related to the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), a viral disease first identified in Saudi Arabia in 2012. The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that further studies are required to ascertain NeoCov’s threat to humans.

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ITV This Morning's Vernon Kay under fire for reaction to carer who was fired for not having Covid vaccine

Vernon Kay has come under fire as he returned to This Morning.

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All members of VIVIZ test positive for COVID-19

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(VIDEO) Navy seizes foreign boat smuggling drugs; 200 kg of heroin dumped into sea

COLOMBO (News 1st); In a special operation carried out by Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in coordination with Sri Lanka Police and intelligence agencies, another drug-carrying foreign vessel was intercepted in international waters south of Sri Lanka on 26th January 2022.This foreign multiday fishing trawler, remaining on high seas with a view to transferring the consignment to a local fishing vessel, had jettisoned about 200kg of heroin into sea, when it was approached by the Navy.During a further search of the vessel, the Navy managed to recover about 250g of heroin and a satellite phone.Accordingly, the Navy nabbed 09 foreign suspects aboard in connection to this racket.

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New Zealand delays full reopening until October

New Zealand has announced a phased reopening of its border that has been largely closed for two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but travel bodies have said self-isolation rules need to be removed to revive the struggling tourism sector.

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BTS’ Jimin shares health update following recent COVID-19 diagnosis

BTS member Jimin has updated fans on his condition following his recent COVID-19 diagnosis and surgery.On Monday (January 31), Big Hit Music confirmed that the idol had tested positive for the coronavirus and had undergone surgery for appendicitis after being admitted to hospital for abdominal pain and with a mild sore throat the previous day.Several days later, on Wednesday evening (February 2), Jimin took to fan community app Weverse to give an update on his condition. “I’m sorry for making you worry,” wrote the star.

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Leaked emails show caucus frustration with Premier Jason Kenney remains

Restrictions Exemption Program could be lifted by the end of February, a string of emails between caucus members showed deep divisions within the party.The premier made the comments as part of a news conference where he addressed the blockade of the Coutts border crossing, calling the action illegal and for it to be cleared. One of the main points of contention of the protestors is the REP.“Just a thought, defuse the border confrontation and remove the REP as of midnight; two birds with one stone,” Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St.

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trucker protest in the nation’s capital as officials brace for a resurgence in demonstrators in the downtown core this coming weekend.“We will continue to work with law enforcement agencies to ensure that people are protected and to ensure that this protest, which is now becoming illegal, does come to an end,” Trudeau said in French in the House of Commons on Wednesday, when asked what the federal government is doing to remove truckers from downtown Ottawa as the demonstration stretches into its sixth day. Ottawa police make 3rd arrest in day 6 of trucker protest While the RCMP and Parliamentary Protective Service have offered resources to OPS in managing the demonstration — composed of both convoy truckers and their supporters seeking an end to COVID-19 public health mandates — Trudeau said he wouldn’t personally step in to ensure the demonstration ends.“One of the important issues with a situation like this is to respect our institutions, systems and laws … politicians are not the ones who order law enforcement agencies to take any particular action,” he said.“We are here to provide resources if law enforcement agencies request them but they are the ones who are doing the work on the ground and we want to see a peaceful resolution for this conflict.”Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly said Wednesday in a briefing with city council that the prospect of asking for support from the military is not off the table.‘We’re looking at every single option, including military aid to civil power.

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COVID-19 pandemic. Others are protesting the vaccine mandate for cross-border truckers, some showing support for the trucker convoy in Ottawa.

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Trucker convoy GoFundMe suspended, ‘under review’ after raising over $10M

trucker convoy that has raised over $10 million to date.A warning that the fundraiser is “under review” has been posted to its page and donation buttons and a list of previous donors have been removed.“This fundraiser is currently paused and under review to ensure it complies with our terms of service and applicable laws and regulations,” GoFundMe’s warning reads.“Our team is working 24/7 and doing all we can to protect both organizers and donors. Thank you for your patience.” Organizer of GoFundMe campaign for trucker convoy withdraws $1M, company confirms The fundraiser, which lists Tamara Lich as an organizer and B.J.

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Seeking IMF expert advise is a routine program – Cabraal

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal says comments on seeking IMF expert advice is a routine program.In a tweet, Cabraal said ” Finance Minister’s comments that Sri Lanka informed the International Monetary Fund to provide expert advice on the economic situation is about a routine Technical Assistance Program on Macro-Fiscal capacity building for MOF’s new Macro-Fiscal Unit. “Nothing else,” he added.However, Sri Lanka has sought technical advice from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in better managing the debt servicing as well as boosting foreign reserves, Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa revealed on Thursday (3).He said the IMF in writing agreed to extend support to Sri Lanka following a request.“We have not made it official yet, but we have requested their assistance by providing their expertise.

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India adds 1,72,433 new Covid cases, more than 1,000 deaths in a day

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Detectives suspended over handling of 2 Black women's deaths

The death of Lauren Smith-Fields, 23, of Bridgeport caused by drugs and alcohol was ruled an accident, said the Connecticut Medical Examiner's Office. (Photo credit: GoFundMe- Justice for Lauren) Two police detectives in Connecticut's largest city have been suspended amid investigations into allegations of insensitivity in their handling of separate cases in which Black women were found dead in their apartments.In each of the two cases in Bridgeport, the families said police did not notify them of the deaths in a timely manner.The city's Democratic mayor, Joe Ganim, released a video statement Sunday saying he directed the Bridgeport Police Department's deputy chief to place the officers on administrative leave.

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Conservatives elect Candice Bergen as interim party leader

Candice Bergen has been elected as the interim leader of the Conservative party after the removal of Erin O’Toole.In a secret caucus vote late on Wednesday, Conservative MPs gave the nod to Bergen to replace O’Toole after months of infighting severely weakened his hold over the party. O’Toole calls for ‘balance’ as Conservative MPs plunge party into leadership race Bergen, who was deputy leader of the Conservatives under O’Toole, has represented the riding of Portage-Lisgar since 2008 and was Opposition House leader from 2016 to 2020.Nine candidates were in the running for the interim position on Wednesday night, MP Scott Reid, the chair of the national Conservative caucus, said in a statement.The selection of Bergen came hours after O’Toole was ousted from the leadership role, with 73 MPs voting to remove him and just 45 lining up in his support.The vote was called after 35 MPs signed a petition over the weekend to put his leadership to the test.In a recorded statement posted to social media Wednesday afternoon, O’Toole said that he accepted the results.

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COVID-19: Toronto District School Board to provide every student with medical mask

Toronto District School Board (TDSB) says it will provide medical masks to all students as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.In a press release, the board said trustees approved a motion during Wednesday’s meeting to purchase level 3 medical grade masks for TDSB students.The board said one medical mask will be made available per day to all students until the end of the school year “should they wish to wear them.”The release said that students may continue to wear their own mask instead per the board’s COVID-19 mask procedure.

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Health Matters: Alberta-developed drug could help prevent long COVID

Health Matters February 2: Calgary company Resverlogix has developed a drug that could not only stop COVID-19 illness from progressing, it also has potential to prevent chronic symptoms, or long COVID. As Su-Ling Goh reports, the pill is now in Phase 2 trials in Edmonton.

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Ahead of India vs West Indies ODIs, Shikhar Dhawan, 6 other test Covid positive

IPL. At that time he went for 14- day quarantine and missed the first part of the season in the Emirates.

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Beijing Winter Olympics set to kick off despite COVID-19 and controversies

The 2022 Winter Olympics are set to kick off in Beijing in a matter of days, yet the games may already be facing less global enthusiasm than usual. As Eric Sorensen reports, China’s severe COVID-19 restrictions and a slew of human rights controversies are souring the mood around the upcoming competition.

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Tips for dealing with unpredictability and uncontrollability of COVID-19 pandemic

Dr. Keith Dobson, professor of clinical psychology at the University of Calgary, joins Global News’ Linda Olsen to discuss the mental health strain on people amid the Omicron spread, protests and COVID-19 exhaustion.

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Leaked emails show UCP caucus frustration with Premier Jason Kenney remains

It’s no secret many members of Premier Jason Kenney’s caucus are fed up with Alberta’s COVID-19 restrictions, but now Global News has obtained a series of recent emails showing how frustrations are boiling over. Tom Vernon reports.

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Albertans on the hunt for free rapid COVID-19 tests again as pharmacies receive more shipments

With Alberta announcing another a long-awaited shipment of free COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits is being delivered to pharmacies this week, people are lining up to get their hands on them. Sarah Ryan reports.

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B.C. reports 988 patients in hospital with COVID-19-related illness, 136 in critical care

In a written statement, B.C. health officials report 988 people are in hospital, and 136 are in critical care due to COVID-19 related illness on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has analysis of the case numbers.

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More than 36,000 boosters given yesterday; 147 community cases; 13 in hospital

There were 36,230 booster doses administered yesterday, taking the total to date to 1,399,350. Also, 5,725 paediatric doses were given yesterday, bringing the total to 183,706.

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Toronto city council’s review of paramedic staffing is dead on arrival

paramedics are working long hours, increasing staff burnout and turnover, and despite a recent instance of having no one available to answer an emergency call, Toronto city council will not be looking into the issue further.On Jan. 18, the chair of the city’s paramedics’ union sounded the alarm, pointing to a moment where staffing levels dipped so low, there was no one available to respond to a life-threatening call.#CodeRed No units available in the City at 18:38 hours tonight.— TO Paramedic Union (@416TPSUnit) January 9, 2022A paramedic speaking to Global News under the condition of anonymity over concerns for their job, said the issue is far more common than it is reported.City councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam was pushing for an administrative inquiry to learn more on how often response times are beyond the urgency they require.

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Spotify CEO Daniel Ek Speaks Out About Joe Rogan Controversy & Changing COVID Policies

Daniel Ek is opening up about the controversy surrounding Spotify in a conference call which announced new quarterly numbers.

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Philadelphia not ready to lift indoor mask mandate as COVID surge wanes

PHILADELPHIA - While Philadelphia health officials remain optimistic that the city will eventually lift its indoor mask mandate as the wave of COVID-19 cases recedes, they're not ready to pull back restrictions just yet. Health Commissioner Cheryl Bettigole said COVID-19 cases have dropped by 50% since last week, but Philadelphia is still seeing more than 500 new infections each day. Major U.S. cities hit hard by the pandemic like San Francisco, have started to ease some of the harshest restrictions due to a waning number of COVID-19 cases.

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US COVID-19 cases drop, but hospitalizations in unvaccinated still high

The 7-day average of US COVID-19 infections is 446,400 new cases a day, a decrease of 36% from the previous week, according to Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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First COVID-19 human challenge study yields infection clues

COVID-19 infection has a shorter incubation period than originally thought, and rapid tests performed well at tracking virus levels, a research team based at Imperial College London reported today in a preprint study that describes the results of the first human challenge trial.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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