The number of countries detecting the Omicron variant is “increasing daily”, the World Health Organization says.
Its geographic distribution is “likely already wider than currently reported” and nations must prepare for potential new surges.But scientists say it’s still too early to say if the variant causes more serious illness.
The US has meanwhile unveiled stricter travel rules after confirming a handful of Omicron cases.Separately, a UK trial of seven different jabs finds that Pfizer and Moderna vaccines give the best overall booster response.
And a review finds the risk of catching Covid remains higher for people belonging to certain ethnic groups.The UK reported a further 53,945 confirmed Covid cases on Thursday
ITV removed intruders during Storm Arwen security breach
ITV has confirmed it removed two intruders during a security breach on the set of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! during Storm Arwen.
It is the second time this series that intruders have been removed.
The latest incident happened when the contestants had been evacuated as high winds battered Gwrych Castle in Wales.
An ITV spokesman said: “A security breach was identified during Storm Arwen and intruders were removed from the location with immediate effect.
“The safety of both our celebrities and our production crew remains our primary concern.”
According to a report in The Sun newspaper, two men in camouflage gear used the storm as cover to break into the castle camp, crept through the woods and scaled fences before spending an hour and a half in and around the area where the contestants would normally sleep.
I’m a Celebrity to return on Tuesday after storm
Madeley leaves ITV’s I’m a Celebrity after illness
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The celebrities on the reality TV show were evacuated as a precaution during the storm several days ago, which forced ITV to cancel Saturday, Sunday and Monday’s live episodes.
The show was cancelled over the weekend after Storm Arwen caused “significant damage”
A show insider told the BBC on Friday there was anger that the latest intruders had created unnecessary risks during the storm.
Third person dies as storm brings 98mph gusts
The first intrusion on the show was reported last week, before the storm hit.
On 25 November, former campmate and TV presenter Richard Madeley said he was “absolutely fine” but had to leave the show after being taken to hospital.
What I wish I’d known before going on I’m A Celeb
Madeley said afterwards: “I started to feel briefly unwell in the small hours of the morning and was taken to hospital as a precaution.”
He had to leave the show because he had broken its Covid safety bubble.
Millions of livestock have died in northern Kenya as the worst drought in a decade threatens survival in the region.
Rangers are also reporting alarming numbers of deaths among wildlife.
Drought conditions in the region as well as much of Somalia and southern Ethiopia are predicted to persist until at least mid next year, putting lives at risk.
Carcasses of cattle, goats and even giraffes litter the road in South Wajir. Water pans and vegetation is dry. The area is one of the areas most affected by the drought.
Local officials say up to 70% of cattle and 60% of goats have died of starvation, thirst or diseases due to lowered immunity levels. That’s millions of livestock, the livelihood of pastoralists, wiped out within months.
Neighbouring Somalia has declared a humanitarian emergency.
Experts says droughts and floods are occurring in greater frequency, suggesting that climate change could already be taking a toll on the region.
Three consecutive seasons of poor rains have left 26 million people struggling to get food. That number is likely to rise, as forecasts suggest similar conditions could occur during the long-rains season between March and May next year.
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Green Menstruation - Day 11
Good evening ladies and gentlemen,
Welcome to show eleventh of our environmental challenge Women Without Plastic - Key to reduce our carbon footprints!
The influence that parenting styles can have on a child's identity and emotional stability can be positive, negative or a combination. Educating parents about more sustainable period products is important, as it encourages both parent and child to seek reusable options.
Our guest for today is Viviane, she will tell us about who inspires her to do the things she does.
Good afternoon lady!
Good afternoon.
What is your name?
My name is Viviane.
How old are you?
I am 13 years old.
Which of these pads do you use?
I use the disposable pad.
Why do you prefer this one?
Because my mom tells me to wear this one.
Do you use this just because your mother says?
Yes.
Have you ever used the washable pad?
No, I never used it.
Did you know that this disposable absorbent is harmful to the environment? “There’s a huge carbon footprint that goes into making these products, and then they get thrown on the ground When wrapped in plastic bags, feminine hygiene waste can take centuries to biodegrade.
No. I didn't know about this.
For these reasons, we recommend using cloth absorbents, as they are more sustainable and economical, and they are affordable.
OK.
So will you start using the reusable pad one day?
Yes, I will try it.
It’s time to #DitchDisposables and refuse everyday products which cannot be reused!
Swap single use items for reusable alternatives. If the current trend continues there will be more plastic than fish in the oceans by 2050! We mean, instead of using disposable pads and tampons that are discarded after just one use, consider using reusable products instead.
