Strictly’s Katya Jones puffs on a cigarette as she quarantines at London home after coronavirus diagnosis

Train services are set to increase again as ScotRail recovers from staff shortages following a Covid surge over the festive period.

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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 1: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during a news conference after a lunch meeting with Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill February 1, 2022 in Washington, DC. McConnell told reporters he disagrees with fo WASHINGTON - Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is going against the Republican National Committee calling the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Deputy Director-General of Public Health Services, Dr. Hemanth Herath has slammed the organizing of mass gatherings in the wake of the COVID-19 spread in the island.‘This is not something that needs to be said over again.

Truckers paralysing the Canadian capital in anger at Covid rules show no sign of backing down, as several of the nation's provinces announced it was time to roll back restrictions that count among the world's toughest.

First nasal spray for covid-19 treatment in India: For the treatment of adult patients suffering from Covid-19, pharma company Glenmark has launched Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (FabiSpray) in India. The nasal spray was launched by the pharma company in partnership with SaNOtize. "Phase 3 trial in India met the key endpoints and demonstrated reduction of viral load of 94 per cent in 24 hours and 99 per cent in 48 hours. Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (NONS) was safe and well-tolerated in COVID-19 patients. Glenmark to market NONS under the brand name FabiSpray," the company said in a statement.

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ladies tights such as pantyhose on your face could reduce the risk of getting Covid, more so than masks.A major risk identified with commonly worn face masks is that they do not fit tightly enough to block viral particles from being inhaled or exhaled significantly.Cambridge University researchers have tested seven hacks to improve the fit of masks.Their new study outlined DIY hacks people have used to make masks fit better, including using rubber bands or tape.They found the most effective tactic was to wrap pantyhose around the bottom half of the face or on top of a mask.Researchers have said that this could reduce the number of viral particles by up to seven times more than a loose mask on its own by sealing the gaps around the nose and mouth.They raised that the social and physical impact of wearing tights on your face in public was "unlikely to be tolerated for an extended period of time".Tight-fitting medical masks are great at blocking out the virus, but many describe them as uncomfortable.The study raised that the most common surgical or cloth masks are far less resistant to Covid.Cambridge researchers recruited four volunteers to try seven different mask hacks - the study looked at both surgical and KN95 masks.Other methods included tying the ear bands to make the masks fit more tightly or stuffing the gaps with bandages.Participants did seven minutes of various exercises designed to mimic real-world interactions such as talking, smiling, nodding and eating.The researchers measured how well the masks fit by monitoring the filtration efficiency and calculating a 'fit factor' score.Pantyhose and cloth tape were most effective, increasing the fit factor by 27.7 and 14.7.Surgical masks performed better if worn in

Epik High frontman Tablo has tested positive for COVID-19.OURS, Epik High’s management agency, confirmed the news through a press statement released earlier today (February 9).“Tablo experienced minor symptoms on February 3 and underwent PCR testing, and his results came back negative the next day (January 4),” the agency said, as translated by Soompi. “However, he voluntarily got tested again on February 8, and his results came back positive this morning.”The statement also noted that the rest of Epik High and staff members who were recently in contact with Tablo underwent rapid antigen testing following the hip-hop artist’s diagnosis.

New Zealand anti-vaccine mandate protesters faced off with police outside parliament today, as demonstrators camped inside the Wellington legislature's grounds vowed to stay "as long as it takes".

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced the province’s public health restrictions will now be lifting, while a blockade of protesters demanding an end to mandates resumes at the U.S.-Canada border crossing near Coutts. Heather Yourex-West looks at the province’s plan, and whether it will be enough to satiate demonstrators.

Director Kamika Bianca Guerra-Walker joins Global News’ Linda Olsen to discuss how she is using her experiences growing up Black in Calgary and how that has inspired her art.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to press hard on the importance of COVID-19 vaccines. But Quebec Liberal MP Joël Lightbound is challenging his own government’s strategy, demanding Trudeau to stop driving up divisions and deliver a roadmap to end public health mandates.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Thousands of Sri Lankan health workers are on strike for the third consecutive day, citing several demands.The trade unions demand that the authorities eliminate existing salary disparities in the sector just as they eliminated the teacher and principal salary anomalies.Health workers across Sri Lanka including nurses, and Public Health Inspectors are on strike citing multiple demands.They resorted to the indefinite trade union action from Monday (7).As a result of the strike activities at the Colombo General Hospital, Kandy General Hospital, 24 Teaching Hospitals, 26 General Hospitals, 46 Base Hospitals, 410 District Hospitals, and 293 MOH Officers came to a complete standstill.

PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department are searching for two men wanted in connection with an armed robbery at a Domino’s Pizza in North Philadelphia. According to police, the robbery took place on Monday around 1:00 a.m. at the location on 2628 N.

China enacted a similar traffic light change after one case was detected in November, only to repeal it amid outcry on social media. 

Winter Olympics since 1998 in Nagano, Japan.She has a decade’s worth of knitted red mittens, purchased every year since their debut as part of the Canadian Olympic uniform in 2010.But this year Reid says she won’t be buying anything, because after the merchandising partnership changed hands from Hudson’s Bay to Lululemon, she considers the prices too steep to justify.“They were a great, affordable way to show Canadian Olympic pride and some of the money goes to support our national team,” Reid says of her iconic mittens.“I looked at the Lululemon site and I was pretty surprised to see the prices. I was OK with The Bay’s mittens going up to $20, but $68 for a pair is too much for me.”Reid isn’t alone.

Strictly Come Dancing star Katya Jones was back on our screens on Saturday night after she and her partner Nicola Adams were forced to leave the competition when Katya tested positive for coronavirus.

In a bid to prevent coronavirus cases from the show, I'm A Celebrity bosses are forcing stars to wash often and apply hand sanitiser frequently.The bosses, who were accused of 'fixing' the show after fans complained they were unable to vote Jordan North for a trial, are taking extra measures to make sure the sets are kept COVID free. Producers are reportedly keen to avoid a case like Nicola Adams' elimination from Strictly Come Dancing after professional dance partner Katya Jones tested positive for the virus.

I'M A Celeb's stinky stars have been ordered to start washing to avoid a Strictly-style coronavirus crisis. The BBC dance show has been hit by a string of covid cases and saw Nicola Adams and partner Katya Jones pull out because of the virus.

I’M A Celebrity stars will have to shower more often — to help stave off a coronavirus outbreak in camp.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! campmates have been instructed to shower more often and to use hand sanitiser, in a bid to keep the series Covid-19 free.

Strictly Come Dancing professional dance partner Katya Jones will be returning to the show.They were kicked off Strictly last week when Katya tested positive for Covid-19 because the BBC deemed it unfair for them to return after quarantining for 14 days.But Nicola appeared on spin-off show Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two on Wednesday to reveal they would be making a comeback to the show.Nicola said: "I do like doing the most, so me and Katya will be coming back." she confirmed.Host Zoe Ball clarified that Nicola and Katya's special appearance doesn't mean they will be allowed to compete once again.The presenter said: "She's such a little tease. They're going to dance.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nicola Adams and her partner Katya Jones were booted off the show this week after Katya tested positive for Covid-19.

Strictly Come Dancing's Katya Jones broke cover from self-isolation to smoke.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans were left confused this evening as Katya Jones appeared in the results show group dance after testing positive for coronavirus. The professional dancer and her celebrity partner Nicola Adams were sensationally axed from the competition earlier this week following the diagnosis.

STRICTLY Come Dancing's Craig Revel-Horwood has compared the show to a prison after the introduction of its super strict coronavirus rules. The 55-year-old also said that his isolated dressing room is his "cell" as he opened up about the chaos backstage amid the ongoing pandemic.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Brendan Cole has slammed the hit show for axing Nicola Adams even though she tested negative for Coronavirus. Appearing on Good Morning Britain, the professional dancer expressed how he felt about Nicola’s dance partner Katya Jones testing positive for coronavirus.

Strictly Come Dancing star Brendan Cole has condemned the show for axing Nicola Adams after her dance partner Katya Jones tested positive for Covid-19.

UPSET Strictly viewers have slammed "irresponsible" Katya Jones - and accused her of "breaking the rules" after catching coronavirus. The 31-year-old was axed from the competition after testing positive for Covid.

EX-STRICTLY dancer Brendan Cole has slammed the show for axing Nicola Adams despite her testing negative for Covid. The 44-year-old made his feelings clear as he spoke out about professional dancer Katya Jones catching the virus.

The Sun have reported that the BBC are investigating how Katya caught Covid - and that the investigation is thought to include Katya's visit to a sandwich shop before she tested positive.

STRICTLY Come Dancing's Nicola Adams and Katya Jones told the other contestants to "dance for them on Saturday night" after their axe, Ranvir Singh has shared. The Sun Online revealed yesterday that the pair had been forced out of the competition after professional dancer Katya tested positive for coronavirus.

A post shared by Motsi Mabuse (@motsimabuse)Her announcement comes after Nicola Adams and Katya Jones had to withdraw from the competition because the professional dancer contracted COVID.Motsi said: ‘Hi Guys- earlier this week I needed to travel to Germany for an urgent reason. I will of course be following the UK Government guidelines and self-isolating for 14 days‘I’ll be watching from home and by the power of technology, should be in your living rooms.

Strictly Come Dancing bosses have been left worried that professional dancer Katya Jones caught coronavirus while visiting shops.Katya, 31, has now been forced to self-isolate and withdraw from the competition alongside her dancing partner, Olympian Nicola Adams, 38.Throughout this series of Strictly, dancers and their partners have been living in their bubbles as well as adhering to social distancing on the show.Bosses are reportedly demanding to know how the Russian-born dancer came into contact with the killer virus.

Shirley Ballas has spoken about how she is 'terrified' to leave her house after Strictly Come Dancing was left in turmoil by coronavirus.

SHIRLEY Ballas has revealed she's "gutted" after Katya Jones' Covid diagnosis has seen her and Nicola Adams axed from the show. The head judge heard the news just before appearing on Dan Wootton's TalkRadio drivetime show.

Strictly Come Dancing bosses have allegedly been left "furious" after Katya Jones contracted Covid-19.The 31 year old and her dance partner Nicola Adams, 38, were axed from the show earlier today as they both went into self-isolation following the news. Now, insiders claim show bosses are looking into how Katya could have contracted the virus and have allegedly insisted she "must have broken the strict guidelines".

Strictly Come Dancing bosses are said to be concerned that Katya Jones contracted coronavirus after visiting the shops.

STRICTLY'S Katya Jones fears she contracted coronavirus after visiting shops including Pret as she's axed from the show, along with partner Nicola Adams. BBC bosses have demanded answers after Katya was forced to leave the competition after testing positive for Covid.

Katya Jones and her celebrity dance partner Nicola Adams have been forced to pull out of this year's Strictly Come Dancing, after the Russian professional tested positive for coronavirus.

Nicola Adams and her partner Kayta Jones have been forced to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing after the Russian dancer tested positive for coronavirus.The BBC this afternoon confirmed the couple - the first same-sex pairing in the show’s history - are out of the competition, with both now having to isolate until later in the month.Jones, 31, has tested positive for Covid-19, but did not have any symptoms, the BBC confirmed.The Thick of It: Malcolm Tucker's most scathing putdownsHomer and Marge Simpson channeled for Strictly Come DancingAlec Baldwin delivers Donald Trump concession speech on SNLGeoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench star in As Time Goes ByNaked Attraction contestant walks off set after seeing a naked woman for the first timeNaked

Strictly Come Dancing bosses have issued further clarification after celebrity contestant Nicola Adams was forced to pull out of the hit show due to her dancing partner Katya Jones testing positive for Covid-19.

STRICTLY Come Dancing stars Nicola Adams and Katya Jones have been forced off the show after the pro dancer tested positive for coronavirus. Neither of them will be allowed to return to the BBC dance hit after the shocking news - leaving a gaping hole in the line-up.

Nicola Adams and Katya Jones have been forced to pull out of this year's Strictly Come Dancing after the Russian professional tested positive for Covid-19.

Katya Jones and Nicola Adams have been forced to pull out of this year's Strictly Come Dancing show after the Russian professional tested positive for coronavirus.

Nicola Adams and Katya Jones have been forced off Strictly Come Dancing after the professional dancer tested positive for Covid-19. A statement from BBC bosses confirmed the news as it read: "Nicola Adams and Katya Jones are to leave Strictly Come Dancing after Katya tested positive for COVID-19." It went on to explain that Katya is asymptomatic, however the pair, who made history as the first same-sex couple on the show, are self-isolating separately to ensure they are protecting their fellow co-stars from the deadly virus.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nicola Adams has been axed from the BBC show after her professional partner Katya Jones "tested positive for coronavirus". Nicola and Katya have been forced off of the show due to the professional dancer testing positive for Covid-19.It's been said that they won't be allowed to return to the show after the jaw-dropping news.Speaking about the quick exit, Nicola shared her upset but said it was important to keep everyone safe.The Olympic boxer explained: "Hey guys! I’m absolutely devastated my Strictly journey has come to an end so soon.