THE WORLD THIS WEEK
Top international news from this week at a glimpse.
COVID Restrictions in UK Will Be Lifted Next Week, says Boris Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday announced his government’s decision UK would lift all the additional restrictions imposed to contain the spread of the Omicron. The government will also no longer mandate the wearing of facemask anywhere, from next Thursday relying on the analysis that showed that the new variant of COVID-19 has now most likely peaked in the country.
"Today’s latest ONS data show clearly that infection levels are falling in England and while there are some places where cases are likely to continue rising, including in primary schools, our scientists believe it is likely that the Omicron wave has now peaked nationally," Johnson said.
This means mandatory COVID-19 vaccine certification is no longer required for large venues and also people in England will no longer be told to work from home even compulsory face masks in school classrooms will be abolished soon.
"So, this morning, the Cabinet concluded that because of the extraordinary booster campaign, together with the way the public has responded to the Plan B measures, we can return to Plan A in England and allow Plan B regulations to expire. As a result, from the start of Thursday next week mandatory certification will end. Organizations can, of course, choose to use the NHS COVID pass voluntarily but we will end the compulsory use of COVID status certification in England", said Boris Johnson.
However, he also recommends using a facemask in enclosed or crowded places, particularly where you meet unknown people, but we will trust the judgment of the British people and no longer criminalize anyone who chooses not to wear one.
Dozens Killed in Mining Truck explosion in Ghana
At least 50 people dead in an explosion in Ghana on Thursday, after a mining truck-carrying explosive collided with a motorcycle, sparking an explosion that
has left hundreds of buildings destroyed. The truck was travelling between two goldmines in the mineral-rich region hit a motorcycle. The accident happened in Apiate, near the mining city of Bogoso, 300km (180 miles) west of the West African country’s capital, Accra at noon.
"The transport of the explosives had followed proper procedure, and the truck had a police escort", said Kwesi Ofori, director of public affairs for the Ghana police
More than 500 buildings were destroyed and At least 57 were injured taken to local hospitals, including a five-year-old child who is in a life-threatening condition. Police have asked surrounding villages to open their schools and churches to accommodate any additional casualties.
Canadian CSE Agency warned about Russian Thread
Canada’s Communication Security Establishment warned Thursday that Russian-based hackers are targeting critical infrastructure, and they should boost their defence against Russian state-sponsored threats.
"CSE encourages the Canadian cyber – security community – especially critical infrastructure network defenders – to bolster their awareness of and protection against Russian state-sponsored cyber threats", it says in a statement.
Canada's two main spy agencies warned in a series of bulletins, accusing Russian actors of trying to hack into sensitive computer systems.
The centre urged increased vigilance and stronger cyber security measures overall. It also told the operators of critical infrastructure networks to be ready “to isolate critical infrastructure components.”
West Virginia Reporter hit by SUV on Live TV and continues reporting
Tori Yorgey The 25-year-old reporter for West Virginia’s WSAZ-TV hit by an SUV on Wednesday from behind and knocked her to the ground as she was reporting. But she quickly brushed herself and continued finishing her report.
Yorgey was reporting on a water main break Wednesday evening when this accident happens. the reporter got up and said, “Oh my god! just got hit by a car, but I’m okay, Tim.” The journalist completed the reporting and her conversation with anchor Tim left people stunned.
The accident happened during Yorgey’s last week on the job. She posted to Facebook last week that she’s leaving WSAZ to take a reporting job in her home state of Pennsylvania.
Three Young Brother Dead in Brampton after Townhouse fire
Three children are dead after a fire engulfed a house fire in Brampton on Thursday. Emergency crews were called to the blaze at a townhouse complex in the area of Torbram Road and Clark Boulevard around 9:15 a.m.
"This is a tragic day, to have three young children perish in a fire, it's absolutely horrible," Brampton Fire Chief Bill Boyes said.
Emergency officials have not released the identities of the victims but said they were aged nine, 12 and 15. fire crews were still drenched hot spots after the victims were pulled from the home. No adults were home at the time and it's too early to say what causes the fire.
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