Vaccines have already saved thousands of lives since the third wave began, drastically slashing the proportion of infected patients who are left seriously ill. Vaccines have already saved thousands of lives since the third wave began, drastically slashing the proportion of infected patients who are left seriously ill. The NHS England data revealed Sandwell and West Birmingham had the highest Covid bed occupancy in the country. Fifty-three of the trust's 573 beds were taken with Covid patients on July 13. Twenty six trusts saw their number of Covid patients drop including trusts in Buckinghamshire, East Kent and Cambridge.

Six Extinction Rebellion protesters have been found guilty of blockading a national newspaper printing press in a demonstration that cost publishers more than £1million. The demonstrators were convicted of obstructing the highway, with Judge Sally Fudge adding that while the demonstration was 'peaceful' it had a significant impact on the ability of businesses to function. The court heard around 50 XR members used vehicles and bamboo structures, used as lock-ons, to deny access to or from the Broxbourne site. However, Judge Fudge said she found police had 'maintained their operational independence' and that Ms Patel's conversations with senior officers had not influenced decisions taken on the ground. In a statement after the hearing, an XR spokesperson said: 'We are astonished that Judge Fudge ruled there was no political interference in the police operation, despite overwhelming evidence.

Amazfit completed three years in India, and to celebrate the milestone, Zepp Health - which owns the Zepp and Amazfit brands - today announced the Zepp Z in the Indian market. The Zepp Z is priced at INR25,999 ($350/€295) and it will be up for purchase in the country starting July 20 from Amazon.in. The Zepp Z sports a 1.39" AMOLED color touchscreen having 454x454-pixel resolution and a pixel density of 326ppi. The Zepp Z also has GPS and Alexa onboard. The Zepp Z weighs 40 grams without its leather strap and packs a 340 mAh battery advertised to provide up to 15 days of endurance.

The Ministry of Health says 1,079 more persons were tested positive for the novel coronavirus so far today (July 16). All new cases have been associated with the New Year COVID-19 cluster. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country thus far 281,622. According to official data, more than 23,000 virus-infected people are currently being treated at designated hospitals and treatment centres across the island. The recoveries count climbed to 254,871 today with 918 more patients who were under medical care for novel coronavirus returning to health.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan authorities will once again suspend Inter-Province Bus Services and Train Services with effect from Saturday (17) to the 01st of August 2021. State Minister of Bus Transport Services and Train Compartments Dilum Amunugama speaking to reporters on Friday (16) said several buses were added to service between provinces for the benefit of personnel attached to essential services, however, it was impossible to transport these passengers in accordance to the health guidelines. ‘Therefore, were compelled to impose those restrictions once again,’ he said adding that health authorities have warned that the Delta COVID variant spread is high in the Colombo District compared to other areas and there is a need to prevent it from spreading to the villages.

A group of protesters from the Coalition of Trade Unions and Mass Organizations Against Government Repression who staged a rally at Galle Face in Colombo today (16) were freely admitted to the Presidential Secretariat premises, The Morning learnt. This information was confirmed to The Morning by the Presidential Media Spokesman Kingsley Rathnayake. The protesters called for the immediate release of the General Secretary of the Ceylon Teachers’ Union Joseph Stalin and other trade union leaders and social activists who are being held in quarantine centres. Accordingly, the group had made their way to the Presidential Secretariat before entering it without any obstacles. Once inside, the group is said to have had discussions with officials before exiting the premises.

July 16, 2021 by Aazam Ameen No CommentsAddressing recent speculation of a shortage of fuel in the country, Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila stated today (16) that there is no truth in the rumors that there would be a scarcity of automobile fuel. Gammanpila made these clarifications via a Tweet through his official Twitter handle. “No single ship has been returned due to non-payment. These rumors are being spread by people with vested interest,” he claimed

By Cian Cheesbrough For MailonlinePublished: 08:55 EDT, 16 July 2021 | Updated: 11:59 EDT, 16 July 2021Liverpool's teenage sensation Mateusz Musialowski has signed his first professional contract with the club. The 17-year-old, who has been dubbed the Polish Messi, has enjoyed an impressive season with the Reds' Under 18 side after joining from SMS Lodz in August last year. The Polish winger's stunning solo goal against Newcastle attracted attention last season and landed him the Premier League U18's Goal of the Season award. Teenager Mateusz Musialowski has signed his first professional contract with LiverpoolA statement on the club's official website confirmed Musialowski had signed on the dotted line on what the Athletic are reporting is a three-year deal to keep him in Merseyside until the summer of 2024. The forward finished the season with 12 goals and three assists in 25 appearances across all competitions.

July 16, 2021 05:09 pmThe Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Sri Lanka says that fully vaccinated travellers who have not arrived from a travel restricted country and have been released from quarantine with an on arrival (Day One) negative PCR report, do not have to undergo a PCR test on day seven. Health Services today, also states that all travellers of two years and above arriving in Sri Lanka should mandatorily carry a negative Covid-19 PCR test report in English language done within 72 hours prior to embarkation. Travel related health directive Issued by DG of Health on 15th July 2021 by Ada Derana on Scribd

If you use cash, stick a tissue up your sleeve, and drink dairy then you're officially stuck in the dark ages, according to millennials. Its research revealed the two biggest signs for millennials were putting a hankie up your sleeve and using cash - which came joint top with 28 per cent of the vote. Overall, the poll found that the most popular emoji, across all ages, was the laughing face crying tears of joy (45 per cent). It also reflects how younger users want to distance themselves from the 'boring' and literal way millennials communicate online, according to experts. For example, millennials use the pregnant emoji when someone is pregnant, while Gen Z use it to indicate someone is attractive.

Fly-in, fly-out female workers and wives reveal what it's REALLY like on the job

Fly-in, fly-out female workers and wives reveal what it's REALLY like on the job

(INDIA) The UK Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2021, led by HMS Queen Elizabeth, has sailed into the Indian Ocean Region having recently transited the Suez Canal. Following a series of successful engagements and operations in the Mediterranean, it is now sailing East across the Indian Ocean towards India. It will then meet with ships from the Indian Navy to conduct routine maritime exercises. She leads six Royal Navy ships, a Royal Navy submarine, a US Navy destroyer and a frigate from the Netherlands in the largest concentration of maritime and air power to leave the UK in a generation. They are being jointly crewed by the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and the US Marine Corps.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday (16) announced the groups for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 to be hosted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in Oman and the United Arab Emirates from 17 October to 14 November. Eight teams will contest the first round including automatic qualifiers Sri Lanka and Bangladesh with the remaining six who booked their spot through the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019. Ireland, Netherlands and Namibia join Sri Lanka in Group A, whilst Oman, PNG and Scotland will face Bangladesh in Group B.ICC Acting Chief Executive Geoff Allardice: “We are delighted to announce the groups for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021. Co-hosting the World Cup will put Oman Cricket on the global stage. Vice President Emirates Cricket Board, Khalid Al Zarooni: “Understanding the current sporting climate, in such unprecedented times, Emirates Cricket congratulates the ICC, the BCCI and the respective teams on today’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 groupings’ announcement.

Following is the SLC media release:Kusal Janith PereraKusal Janith Perera will not be able to take part in the ODI and the T20I series against India owing to an injury. Binura FernandoFast bowler Binura Fernando sprained his left ankle during a practice session held yesterday (15th July, 2021). Fernando will be unavailable for the ODI series of the India tour of Sri Lanka. Kusal Perera & Binura Fernando OUT of India ODIs –Kusal Perera will not be able to take part in both ODI and T20I series vs. India owing to a right shoulder sprain. Fast-bowler Binura Fernando sprained his left ankle and will be unavailable for the ODIs.