White House to offer 400 million free N95s to Americans

Middlesex-London Health Unit reported five deaths and 592 COVID-19 cases from Saturday to Monday.The deaths involved men in their 70s or 80s who were either fully vaccinated or had had their third dose. Two of the five were associated with long-term care. London, Ont.

People are being warned over a "vomiting bug" that produces similar symptoms to Omicron as the virus spreads this January.

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COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Navy said it seized two trawler boats transporting over 300 kg of heroin in the South-Eastern seas off Sri Lanka, in international waters.Navy Spokesperson Captain Indika De Silva speaking to News 1st said the drugs were seized in a special joint operation with the State Intelligence Service and the Police Narcotic Bureau.11 suspects were arrested from aboard the two vessels, he added.He went on to note that the two trawlers belong to Sri Lankan fishermen and the haul of seized heroin will be brought ashore on Tuesday (25).

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal said the island nation has to settle USD 12.5 Billion of debt in International Sovereign Bonds over the next seven years.Speaking to the US-based CNBC, the Governor said the total foreign debt outstanding for 2022 is approximately USD 6.9 Billion.“Out of the 6.9 Billion, most of the loans are Sri Lankan-based loans which we have already negotiated for rollover as well as certain multilateral debts which are also being funded with new receipts that are coming in,” he said.“The only area that we do see as some kind of risk, as well as concern, is the international sovereign bonds. Out of which we need to pay 1.5 Billion Dollars back this year.

revise the Covid-19 situation in the national capital.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake who is already in incarceration for contempt of court was produced to the Supreme Court once again on Monday (24).This was for the second contempt of court case filed against him.The second case was filed by the Attorney General following an order by the Supreme Court, noting that a comment made by Ramanayake during a program caused contempt of court.

More than 1 million booster doses have now been administered – 57% of those who are due.

A truck rally held Sunday in Southwestern Ontario is believed to be the beginning of a national protest against vaccine mandates imposed on the industry by the federal government.

PHILADELPHIA - The CDC says about 60 percent of the KN95 masks that they evaluated over the last two years were counterfeit and not working the way they are supposed to. The good news is the CDC did compile a list of the counterfeit masks they came across and put it on their website with pictures and explanations. One major thing to look out for is that N95 masks should be Niosh approved. If it doesn't list that or it's misspelled, the CDC say it's fake. On the other hand, KN95 masks are not Niosh approved so if you see the Niosh marking on a KN95 mask then it's fake. These masks are also all business so the CDC says if they have sequins or a decorative fabric and they're marketed as a N95 or KN95 mask then they are not legitimate. Here's why this is important: "It has to be form fitting it has to be nicely tightly fit and if you do that you’re going to protect yourself," explains Dr.

Boston, MA - August 18: A pedestrian watches as the Crystal Symphony cruise ship arrives at Flynn Cruiseport in Boston, MA on August 18, 2021. The ship is scheduled to depart Sunday for a weeklong trip to Bermuda. (Photo by Craig F.

Credit: @B_MALOOF via Twitter PHILADELPHIA - Crews are on the scene of a fire at a high rise building in Center City. The fire broke out shortly around 11:15 a.m. Sunday at 20th and Market Streets. Video from a viewer shows heavy smoke coming from the top of the building. The fire has been placed under control, according to officials. The cause of the fire is not yet known.

Kerala today reported a rise in coronavirus cases as 45,449 new infections recorded in the past 24 hours, the health department data showed. With this, the daily tally remained over 45,000 for the second day in a row, while the total tally rose to 56,20,151. The state has been hit hard by the third Covid wave, prompting the authorities to implement stricter Covid restrictions.

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supply his family with more furniture than they'll ever need.On his mom's device, the little one began clicking away recently, ordering more than $1,700 worth of furniture from an online cart she'd begun on her Walmart account. He'd found the cart icon — and soon an array of packages began arriving at the family's home in Middlesex County, New Jersey.This little N.J. toddler ordered more than $1,700 worth of goods on his mom's cellphone.

social media use.To a certain degree, the damaging effect social media can have – particularly on young people – is nothing new. But in the decades since the introduction of MySpace and the eventual rise of Facebook and Instagram, there are indications it’s getting worse.A recent deep dive into Facebook’s operations, by the Wall Street Journal, revealed the company is well aware of its platforms’ negative influences on the mental health of users – a sizable percentage of those being young ones.

MOSCOW (AP) - With tens of thousands of Russian troops positioned near Ukraine, the Kremlin has kept the U.S. and its allies guessing about its next moves in the worst security crisis to emerge between Moscow and the West since the Cold War.Amid fears of an imminent attack on Ukraine, Russia has further upped the ante by announcing more military drills in the region.

#COVID19 cases, 30,795 recoveries and 48 deaths in the last 24 hours.Active cases 2,79,930Till date, a total of 2759 patients infected with #OmicronVariant have been reported in the state; out of these 416 cases were reported today. pic.twitter.com/SfoKU9DltMNever miss a story! Stay connected and informed with Mint.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The suspect who was charged with placing a hand grenade at the All Saint’s Church premises in Borella and was detained by Sri Lanka Police, provided a statement to the Colombo Additional Magistrate for over an hour and a half, behind closed doors.The suspect was identified as Liyanage Dayasena and was produced to court by the Colombo Crimes Division.He provided a statement behind closed doors in the presence of Colombo Additional Magistrate Rajindra Jayasuriya, after his request to do so was accepted by the court.The Colombo Crimes Division told the court that the suspect will be detained for a period of 90 days with permission from the Defence Secretary for further investigations.The CCD also told the court that the other six suspects who were arrested over the incident during the course of the investigations will continue to remain in detention for further inquiry.The Colombo Crimes Division arrested an individual identified as ‘Ranale Ruwan’ from Ranna, in Hambantota on Thursday (20).‘Ranale Ruwan’ was wanted by authorities as it was believed that it was he who provide the hand grenade that was discovered at the All Saint’s Church in Borella on the 11th of January 2022.Sri Lanka Police said that the hand grenade was placed at the Church in Borella on the instructions of a retired doctor from Piliyandala, who was arrested on Monday (17).Investigations carried out by the Colombo Crimes Division revealed that a suspect detained by the Colombo Harbour Police is believed to have placed the hand grenade at the Church in Borella, and he was identified as a 65-year-old from Panamure.Police said that the suspect had visited the All Saint’s Church in Borella on the day of the incident, and his presence was

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) talks to reporters Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell pushed back Friday against the uproar over a comment he made about African American voters, calling the criticism directed his way "outrageous."McConnell had been accused of racism for saying that "African American" voters cast ballots at similar rates to "Americans." The comment implied that Black voters are somehow not American and underscored the concerns of voting rights advocates that Republicans in state legislatures across the country are explicitly seeking to disenfranchise Black voters.Following a speech Friday at an annual conference in Louisville, the Republican leader said he misspoke Wednesday when he made the comment during a Washington news conference."I’ve never been accused of this sort of thing before, and it’s hurtful and offensive," he said. "And I think some of the critics know it’s totally nonsense."McConnell on Wednesday had said that "African American voters are voting in just as high a percentage as Americans." McConnell explained on Friday that he should have said the word "all" before "Americans."He also defended his record on race by noting that he attended the Rev.

COVID-19 rapid antigen testing kits from the Ontario government. The tests are intended to serve staff and elementary students, as well as in-school child-care operators and bus drivers.

Patients and advocates say the government needs to address the growing surgery backlog before reopening the province. Meanwhile, there are warnings that not enough data is available to support the reopening plans. Matthew Bingley reports.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Friday that the Canadian government is authorizing a loan of up to $120 million (CDN) to the Ukrainian government amid the ongoing crisis with neighbouring Russia.

N95 mask, also known as an N95 respirator, is a respiratory protective device designed to achieve a very close facial fit and very efficient filtration of airborne particles, according to the Food and Drug Administration.The edges of the respirator are designed to form a seal around the nose and mouth. N95 particulate respirators are arranged for a photograph in Hong Kong, China, on Monday, April 6, 2020 (Credit: Justin Chin/Bloomberg via Getty Images) According to the CDC, the mask is called an N95 because it is the U.S. standard that requires masks to be able to filter out at least 95% of very small particles — including droplets from the coronavirus. With such similar-sounding names, it can be confusing to understand the difference between N95 and KN95 masks. Earlier this month, the CDC updated its masking guidelines stating respirators such as N95 and KN95 "offer the highest level of protection".

FILE - A man scans his COVID-19 vaccination QR code at a restaurant in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Sept. 13, 2021.

VIRGINIA - A parent in Virginia told a school board on Thursday that she would "bring every single gun, loaded and ready" if the board did not abandon their mask mandate for students.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and Weather"No mask mandates. My children will not come to school Monday with a mask on.

More than 400 cases of a new Covid-19 sub-variant have been identified in the UK, as health chiefs describe it as a 'variant under investigation'.

Emmerdale fans were left in stitches as Marlon Dingle fumed at bad boy Cain Dingle (Jef Hordley) following his ongoing feud with Al Chapman (Michael Wildman).During Friday’s instalment of the popular ITV soap, fans watched as the pair locked horns while Marlon attempted to dissuade him from continuing his bitter fight with the businessman.But the star took things to a whole new level as he flew off the handle at his irresponsible brother when he continued to ignore his advice.And viewers couldn’t help but share their concern for the older brother’s health as knocked the table over as Cain tried to drink a cup of tea.While fans watched the gripping TV show, they took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the dramatic outburst on air.This is a live TV story and is constantly being notes 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'.

Rock superstar Meat Loaf died on Thursday at age 74, according to a family statement provided by longtime agent Michael Greene. The beloved musician is known for his "Bat Out of Hell" album and for such theatrical, dark-hearted anthems as "Paradise By the Dashboard Light," "Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad," and "I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)." A rep said on his Facebook page: "Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight with his wife Deborah by his side. Daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends have been with him throughout the last 24 hours." No cause of death was given.

Nearly 3,000 residents at a Hong Kong housing estate will be confined to their homes for five days, authorities announced, as they struggle to halt an outbreak of the Omicron coronavirus variant.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); A fire has ripped through five houses along Kithulwatte Road in Borella, Colombo.The Colombo Fire Brigade told News 1st that six fire trucks were dispatched to douse the fire.The cause of the fire is yet to be revealed.

A Florida man has been arrested and charged with human smuggling after the bodies of four people were found on the Canadian side of the Canada-U.S. border. Marney Blunt reports.

A 74-year-old woman was found dead in a house fire Thursday evening in Medford, New Jersey, according to firefighters. The cause of the blaze has not been determined.

MARLTON, N.J. - Plans to open a sober living house in Burlington County were stopped by a vandal who the homeowner says clogged all the drains in the house and let the water run for hours. The property on Monmouth Green in Marlton is owned by Mark Warner who runs Cayuga Housing. He planned to use the home to help people coming out of addiction find employment, learn to pay bills and budget money to transition on their own."I never thought it would actually come to somebody breaking in and vandalizing the home," Warner said.

A family and community are mourning the loss of three boys who were killed after a fire broke out in a townhome in Brampton. As Erica Vella reports, the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

A restaurant is looking to identify a man caught on security cameras attempted to visit their store during Monday’s massive snowstorm, only to find that it was closed. The video of his reaction has gone viral, and the restaurant wants to thank the loyal customer by giving him the meal he had braved the blizzard for.

PHILADELPHIA - A professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania — regarded as one of the most prestigious business schools in the nation — asked her students how much they believed the average U.S. worker earned per year.Their answers were laughable to say the least. "25% of them thought it was over six figures. One of them thought it was $800k.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Nikita Kuzmin has announced he will be missing some of the Strictly Live Tour after he tested positive for Covid-19.On Thursday afternoon the pro dancer shared a snap of him with his celebrity partner Tilly Ramsay alongside a snap of him holding up three positive lateral flow tests online.The tour prepares to make their first live performance of the tour in the heart of Birmingham joined by EastEnders actress Maisie Smith and the Wanted singer Max George.It is not yet known how long Nikita – who was partnered with the daughter of TV chef Gordon Ramsay – will have to miss out on the nationwide tour.He announced the news on his Instagram account to his 109,000 followers, saying: “So sad to be missing a portion of Strictly Live Tour, but unfortunately. I tested Positive for Covid-19.“Lots of luck to all the amazing Strictly Cast.

The Amazing Race finally returned to CBS this month after being off the air for more than two years and this season is unlike any other.

in a release Friday afternoon that the four people appear to have been part of a larger group of Indian nationals crossing the border, who became separated during the hours-long trek through the snow.The group was apparently headed to the St. Vincent, Minn., area, and were expecting to be picked up by someone when they crossed the border.

recalled because they pose a choking hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).Mushie & Co issued the recall for over 300,000 FRIGG Silicone Pacifiers because the "silicone nipple has a fine slit that can cause the nipple to detach from the plastic shield," according to the warning notice posted by the CPSC.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON FOX BUSINESSPrior to the recall, Mushie & Co received eight reports of the silicone nipples detaching, according to the notice. The manufacturer also received about 200 reports of the same issue occurring outside the U.S.To date, no injures have been reported.

Chief medical officer of public health Dr. Tom Wong said on Thursday that as of Jan.

Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu said on Thursday that Indigenous Services Canada is flowing $125 million of COVID-19 public health funding directly to First Nations, self-governing and modern treaty holders across the country to support their ongoing public health efforts and “enhance their community surge capacity to protect against COVID-19 infections.”

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police have released new video showing the moment a pair of gunmen opened fire in North Philadelphia and critically injuring a 31-year-old man. The incident occurred shortly after 6 p.m. Monday  on the 600 block of North 13th Street. Police say the victim was walking down the block and stopped momentarily in a parking lot to talk to a friend. During his conversation, police say he heard gunshots coming from a nearby walkway and tried to run. The victim was shot a total of six times, suffering injuries to his back, shoulder and left arm.

A mum is warning parents about life-changing side-effect from having Covid that she says "no one is taking seriously".

Latest figures show that over 78,000 children aged five to 11 have been given a Covid-19 vaccination so far.

Anum Qaisar is calling for Boris Johnson to “resign immediately” after she tackled the latest lockdown party revelations at Prime Minister’s Questions – and accused him of “the ultimate betrayal”.