Spain updates Covid vaccine entry requirements for UK tourists ahead of half-term

Sainsbury's and Waitrose are asking people to continue to wear a face covering in their stores when restrictions ease in England on Thursday.A Sainsbury's spokesperson said: "Safety remains our highest priority."From Thursday, we're asking our customers and colleagues in England to continue to wear a face covering in our stores if they are able to."In Scotland and Wales face coverings remain mandatory for those who can wear them in our stores, in line with the latest government restrictions."They added: "We continue to have a range of safety measures in all of our stores, including screens and sanitising stations."John Lewis and sister company Waitrose are also "suggesting" customers and staff should wear a face covering when inside their stores.Another high street giant, electronics specialists Currys, is asking staff to wear masks in-store. A release from the company said it would "continue to assess our approach based on infection rates and colleague feedback".Stay in the loop with all the latest Daily Star news by signing up for one of our free newsletters here.USDAW, the retail workers’ trade union is also urging shoppers to "observe Covid safety measures”as much as possible in order to protect its 360,000 members.

COVID-19 wave.Dr. Brent Roussin says it’s too early to be definitive, but indicators point to a possible peak in the next week or so.The number of people in Manitoba hospitals with the virus has dropped slightly and the number of patients in intensive care has stabilized.Roussin says wastewater samples collected in Winnipeg are down from a high in early January, but the drop has not been big and the numbers continue to fluctuate.

Middlesex-London Health Unit reported six deaths and 180 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday.The deaths involved five men and one woman ranging in age from their 50s to their 80s. Half were unvaccinated and the other half had had either two or three doses of vaccine.Meanwhile, the London Health Sciences Centre reported 163 COVID-19 inpatients on Wednesday, up from 161 reported a week ago.As noted, LHSC is caring for 163 COVID-19 inpatients, up from 161 last Wednesday but down from the record-high 166 reported last Tuesday and Thursday.Of those, 20 are in adult critical care, compared with 24 a week ago.Five or fewer of the 163 are in Children’s Hospital, with zero in pediatric critical care.

travel insurance didn’t cover any changes due to the pandemic. As a result, people spent more money cancelling or postponing their trips.

COVID-19-related deaths on Wednesday, lifting the death toll in the area to 346, including 33 victims in January.“Today we are reporting four deaths in our community related to COVID-19: three individuals in their 80s (one male, one female, one unspecified), and one female in her 70s,” Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang, medical officer of health, stated.

From Monday 17 January, people with COVID-19 in England can end their self-isolation after 5 full days, as long as they test negative on day 5 and day 6.From Monday 17 January, people with COVID-19 in England can end their self-isolation after 5 full days, as long as they test negative on day 5 and day 6.The decision has been made after careful consideration of modelling from the UK Health Security Agency and to support essential public services and workforces over the winter.It is crucial that people isolating with COVID-19 wait until they have received 2 negative rapid lateral flow tests on 2 consecutive days to reduce the chance of still being infectious.The first test must be taken no earlier than day 5 of the self-isolation period, and the second must be taken the following day.

South Carolina introduced legislation to make it illegal for employers to ask about coronavirus vaccination status, saying it's private medical information.The bill's author said the legislation is needed because unvaccinated individuals are suffering real-world consequences. "We have people in South Carolina that are losing their jobs because they have to report to their employer that they're unvaccinated," bill sponsor Rep. Mike Burns told Fox News Digital. "We also have people who are having their insurance rates put in a different category.

Liam Payne has been forced to postpone his upcoming live show after being diagnosed with Covid-19.The One Direction star has been bringing his fans regular showcases dubbed Here’s to the Future, featuring his own live music and special guests like Madilyn Bailey and Just Stef.The shows, hosted on live music platform Veeps, brought together upcoming music artists to perform in one live-streamed show, with tickets to the events costing just over £11.However, Liam updated his social media channels to inform fans that the latest show - due to be held on January 29th - has now been postponed until next month.Apologising to fans, Liam wrote on Instagram: "Hey guys, I’m so sorry to announce that I’m having to push back the next Here’s to the Future show…"Unfortunately I had COVID and will not be ready in time to give you the show you all deserve."The X Factor star went on: "We’ve decided to now do something extra special and move the show back a few weeks to Saturday 12th February, just in time for Valentine’s Day!!"All your tickets will still be valid and I hope you can still make it. See you soon, LP."Devastated fans rushed to the comments section to wish Liam well, with one writing: "Hope you get well soon!""Stay safe, Liam!" another social media user urged, while a third posted: "Please take care of yourself, drink a lot and rest!"Someone else fretted: "Please take care of yourself.

Meghan McCain is recovering after a tough bout of COVID.

The Department of Health has been notified of a further 10,414 cases of Covid-19, comprising of 5,605 PCR-confirmed cases, and 4,809 antigen tests logged to the system.

A nurse described as a 'hero' and 'incredibly compassionate' died from covid on the same day as an alleged party took place in Downing Street - breaking lockdown rules.

some COVID-19 public health restrictions would be lifted, London will gradually reopen community centres, pools and arenas in addition to restarting in-person recreation and sports programs starting on Jan. 31.Protocols such as capacity limits, mandatory face masks and proof of vaccination will still be applicable for residents and staff.Public swimming and skating drop-in programs, as well as community and seniors’ centre drop-in programs, will resume on Jan.

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Coronavirus infections skyrocketed during the end of 2021 and early 2022 due to the emergence of the Omicron variant.

Quebec announces slow reopening from COVID-19 restrictions, gyms, bars not included On Tuesday, Quebec Premier François Legault cited the drop in hospitalizations for allowing a gradual lifting of some COVID-19 restrictions, including reopening restaurants at half capacity and the return of organized sports for kids.The number of new infections reported on Wednesday stands at 4,150 for a total of 845,564 since the start of the health crisis.In a press release Tuesday, the Health Ministry announced the creation of a new web service for people to register the results of their rapid screening tests, be they positive or negative.The government says the new tool will give officials a better idea of the number of cases and will allow to better assess the positivity rate in the population.

Ontario child-care operators and staff are calling on the provincial government to take steps to make those settings safer during the COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure the sector’s long-term viability.One immediate step urged by the dozens of operators, labour groups and public health experts who have signed on to an open letter to the premier is to reinstate eligibility for PCR testing.Late last year in response to a surge in Omicron cases, the province limited access to PCR testing to high-risk settings, which doesn’t include child-care centres or schools, except if a student or staff member develops symptoms while at school.

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As trucker convoy rolls to Ottawa, grocery stores say supply issues have ‘started to ease’ The southern arm of the Freedom Convoy is expected to hit the Ayr area at around 10 a.m. and leave at around 11 a.m., according to organizers.The truck drivers will pass through the area as they continue their travels onto Ottawa for this weekend’s protest.The arrival of the convoy could also cause travel snarls on overpasses as area residents could line the bridges to show support for the cause.At least one Facebook group has been started to organize a showing of support for the truck drivers and is asking people to gather on the Homer Watson Boulevard highway overpass at around 10:45 a.m.So far around 199 people have indicated they will attend, while several hundred others have shown interest.The truckers are driving to Ottawa to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has placed on truck drivers.In November 2021, he announced that all Canadian truckers looking to cross the border from the United States would need to be vaccinated in order to avoid a 14-day quarantine.

Martha Stewart doesn’t think that drinking is the best use of your time during the COVID-19 pandemic.The 80-year-old TV personality gave some serious side-eye to Ina Garten’s advice to pour some huge cosmopolitans to help get through the COVID-19 pandemic in a January 26 interview with People. Martha said that the 73-year-old Barefoot Contessa host’s advice wasn’t “charming.”

COVID-19 and vaccine update on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.Chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin will be joined by Dr.

Bank of Canada kept its trendsetting interest rate at rock-bottom levels on Wednesday, holding off on planned increases aimed at controlling surging inflation.The central bank’s overnight rate remains at 0.25 per cent, a rate it adopted in a drastic drop in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.The move is in keeping with the signal from the Bank of Canada late last year that it would begin to hike interest rates toward the middle of 2022. However, some economists predicted officials would move earlier in an effort to cut off surging inflation on housing and other consumer goods.

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coronavirus is seeking more volunteers as it steps up efforts to help develop better vaccines.

COVID-19 cases means she’ll likely have to hang on a bit longer.“This is excruciating waiting, not having an endpoint so we know for sure she’ll be able to get the surgery, and knowing that as time goes by, the options available to the surgeon when he’s doing the surgery become less,” said Clow, who detailed Brownlee’s situation as she wasn’t up for an interview. Omicron is filling up Canada’s hospitals.

COVID on Wednesday with 608 in intensive care units.This is up by eight hospitalizations but a decrease of 18 in ICUs since the previous day.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 4,016 people in hospital with COVID-19, 56 per cent of them were admitted because of the virus, while 44 per cent were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for COVID-19.Of the 608 people in ICUs with the virus, around 83 per cent were admitted because of the virus, while around 17 per cent were admitted for other reasons. Doug Ford says he can’t see Ontario mask mandates lifting anytime soon Meanwhile, Ontario also reported 5,368 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, though that is an underestimate of the true widespread transmission of the virus due to recent testing restrictions.

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The Scottish Government has published a Bill which would make some of its emergency coronavirus powers permanent.

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The Scottish Government have confirmed 33 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours.

The Scottish Government has confirmed three coronavirus deaths were reported in Tayside in the last 24 hours.

A rescue boat is pictured after two young men were rescued in Spain in 2021. (Photo By Antonio Sempere/Europa Press via Getty Images) Emergency services on Spain's Canary Islands say 319 people, including 59 women and 24 children, were rescued from seven different boats trying to reach the archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, while activists say at least 18 migrants have died.Spanish rescue vessels reached the boats in different locations late Tuesday and early Wednesday, a Maritime Rescue Service spokeswoman told The Associated Press, adding that rescuers didn't find any bodies on or near the boats.Walking Borders, a non-governmental organization working with migrants in the region that is often contacted by people in distress or their relatives, said at least 18 people traveling on one of the boats had died."Rescue means were activated too late, despite having the boat's location," Helena Maleno, the NGO's founder, wrote in a tweet.The maritime rescue service spokeswoman, who was not authorized to be named in media reports, said during one of the operations late Tuesday, rescuers found nine people clinging to a capsized boat 45 nautical miles off the island of Lanzarote, but that no bodies or people adrift were found.

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The Society of Saint Anne parade during Mardi Gras in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. Mardi Gras is the biggest celebration the city hosts every year.

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Channel 5's Jeremy Vine has been hit with an astonishing 199 Ofcom complaints.Some viewers were clearly left distressed on January 24 after several comments were made regarding unvaccinated patients that are currently in hospitals across the UK.After the scenes unfolded and the conversation became heated, fans of the show took it upon himself to report his remarks to government-approved regulatory, Ofcom.However this isn't the first time the presenter and radio host has rustled feathers with his views on the vaccine.Last year November, Twitter users became furious with Beverly Turner’s comments on the vaccine mandate as she debated with Owen Jones on whether the Covid jab should be mandatory or not while on the Channel 5 programe.This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar, or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.Or like our Daily Star Showbiz Facebook page to get the day's biggest stories, and have your say on them.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star showbiz newsletters?You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.Download the Daily Star app for flash alerts on the biggest stories of the day, so you don't miss out.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star news bulletins? You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting ‘subscribe'.

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HAPPY Mondays’ Bez narrowly avoided slamming onto the Dancing On Ice rink as he returned to show following his Covid battle. The 57-year-old contracted the bug just a day after making his debut on the ITV programme.

Manitoba is experiencing yet another increase in hospitalizations due to COVID-19. There are now 729 Manitobans in hospital, up 13 from Monday.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin has reunited with Tilly Ramsay after testing positive with Covid-19.The dancing duo were forced to separate last week after Strictly professional Nikita fell ill with the virus, but he has now recovered and is no longer infectious.Taking to his Instagram story to update his fans, Nikita, 24, shared a short video of himself and Tilly, 20, embracing as he revealed that he is "finally back".Sharing his excitement, Nikita said: "We're back! Back together in Leeds."We're ready for you, I'm finally back, I promise I will not leave anymore. "While hugging him from behind, Tilly added: "I'm not letting go."Nikita replied: "She's not letting go anymore.

Covid.Sally Philburn had been enjoying weekend sojourn to Flamborough, a village on the Yorkshire coast, on Sunday, January 23, when calamity hit.After taking in the seaside air, the Barnsley mum, who suffers from the painful musculoskeletal condition fibromyalgia, returned to the carpark where her electric mobility car was charging with her husband and son, Yorkshire Live reports.By this point Sally said it was "pitch black", and when her son who was walking in front of her moved out of the way, she fell into a concrete ditch.The family had plugged their car in at St Nicholas Street car park and headed to a nearby café for a cup of coffee while they waited for the car to charge.But when they returned to the car park just after 5pm, the family claim it was "pitch black" and Sally said that there was "absolutely no lighting" in the car park, which is when she claims she fell and seriously hurt herself. She told YorkshireLive: "It was about 5 o'clock-ish, so it had just got dark and we'd walked through the car park and we were coming back to the car.

dad-of-two has been removed from the transplant list at a Boston hospital because he refuses to have the Covid vaccine.DJ Ferguson was scheduled to have a life-saving operation and is in dire need of a new heart as he suffers from a hereditary condition which causes his lungs and heart to fill with blood and fluids. His family say he was "front of the line" to receive a new organ, until the 31-year-old refused to change his stance on the Covid jab, The Mirror reports.

Tilly Ramsay was delighted to be reunited with her partner Nikita Kuzman for the Strictly Come Dancing tour after he left due to contracting Covid-19.

Volkswagen Chief Executive Herbert Diess has contracted the coronavirus and is currently in quarantine, the German carmaker said on Wednesday.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Consumer Affairs Authority on Wednesday (26) informed the Court of Appeal that it is possible for gas companies to recall suspected & half-used domestic gas cylinders and the relevant public notices will be made public via the Electronic Media on Thursday (27).Senior Counsel Mahohara Jayasinghe appearing for the CAA told the court that the relevant notice was published in national newspapers on Wednesday (26) in all three languages.The submission was made when a complaint was filed by Nagananda Kodithuwakku noting that the gas companies, as well as the CAA, had not complied with a previous court order to recall half-used and suspected domestic gas cylinders.Kodithuwakku made the complaint when the writ application filed against Litro Gas and Laugfs Gas for distributing dangerous domestic gas cylinders was called up in the presences of Justices Ruwan Fernando and Sampath Wijeyaratne.The application will be called up again on the 8th of February 2022.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Education said that reports have surfaced from across the island about students and teachers testing positive for COVID-19.The Ministry said that it’s constantly monitoring the situation at hand, adding that it hopes to obtain the necessary advice from the Health Ministry on detecting COVID cases and taking necessary measures.Besides, the Ministry has instructed all education authorities to follow the health guidelines issued.Deputy Director-General of Health Services Dr. G.

gorilla, at age 61.The oldest gorilla at Zoo Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia and the third-oldest in the world, Ozzie was found dead by his care team on January 25, the team said in a statement. Specialist teams had been treating him in the 24 hours prior to his death when he presented symptoms including facial swelling, weakness, and an inability to eat or drink.