Secondary pupils will be told to adhere to social distancing as voluntary testing rolled out

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterLos Angeles County will drop its indoor mask mandate on Friday for indoor venues where patrons are required to show proof of vaccination to enter, including theaters and restaurants.The state of California dropped its indoor mask mandate last Wednesday, but some counties have kept their mandates in place due to local transmission rates. Barbara Ferrer, the director of the L.A.

Kate Garraway 's daughter Darcey, 15, left her father Derek Draper in tears over her sweet birthday card during the family's powerful documentary Caring For Derek on Tuesday. The ITV show is a follow up to the Good Morning Britain presenter's, 54, award-winning first documentary Finding Derek and it followed Derek arriving home ten months ago up until now. Derek, 54, returned home in April 2021 after spending a year in hospital fighting for his life after contracting coronavirus in 2020, which has since left him battling a number of ongoing health issues.

Zoë Kravitz is clearly taking her fashion cues from her character in “The Batman”.

When Martin Lawrence looks back at his lauded career, the actor-comedian proudly thinks about how his hit ’90s sitcom “Martin” still remains relevant today.

When the 94th annual Academy Awards are broadcast next month, not all of the awards presented will be aired live.

Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell shared an emotional goodbye message on social media after filming for her final scenes wrapped up.The actress, who is best known for playing Emma Brooker in the ITV soap, is waving goodbye to the Weatherfield for pastures new after four years.The actress filmed her final scenes recently and afterwards she shared a heartfelt message on Instagram.Taking to the platform, Alexandra, 28, posted a picture of her making a love heart gesture with her hands in front of a big Coronation Street sign.Emma's caption read: "And that's a wrap on the best street there is! And of course I ugly cried as soon as the scene completed."It continued: "So overwhelmed by all the love.

On Tuesday a first-look at Kanye West's highly-anticipated Yeezy Gap Engineered by Balenciaga line was revealed.The collaboration was initially announced last month, and was expected to be available to consumers Tuesday morning at 9am ET.It comes as the rapper, 44, is set to livestream a concert from LoanDepot Park in Miami during which he'll give a first listen to Donda 2. Development:On Tuesday a first-look at Kanye West's highly-anticipated Yeezy Gap Engineered by Balenciaga line was revealedA press release for the merchandise said, 'This first of its kind launch sees Ye's peerless vision bring together the most influential designer of his generation, Demna, with iconic American brand, Gap,' perPage Six.It continued: 'Yeezy Gap engineered by Balenciaga continues Ye's commitment to bringing creativity to the forefront and delivering his vision of utilitarian design for all.' The collection offers fans eight styles of practical fashion pieces includingGap logo t-shirts in red, navy, grey and beige.Additionally there arehoodies in navy, grey, and beige.

Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond has welcomed a special guest to her cookery show - her mother Gerre Schwert.Ree, 53, posted a heartwarming snap of the pair of them wearing floral blouses as they sipped cocktails they made for the TV program.'Sharing this mother-daughter shot because it cracks me up,' Ree wrote of the snap, which was the first in a two-picture album. Family time: Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond has welcomed a special guest to her cookery show - her mother Gerre Schwert'This isn't the most representative photo of my mom, though; swipe forward to see the one that is,' the TV star reminded her followers.Those who did swipe forward were treated to a shot of Gerre beaming as she entered the set, with Ree delightedly spreading her arms to greet her.

Ayesha Curry looked nothing short of sensational in a black bikini as she sipped on a glass ofchampagne on vacation with her husband Stephen Curry.As the lovebirds stepped out for a beach day with their three kids, the 32-year-old cookbook author was thepicture of relaxation as she soaked in the sunshine outside her luxury resort in Mexico on Presidents' Day.The beauty, who shed 35 pounds in 2020, appeared at ease with some bubbly in her hand as her husbandStephen Curry held their youngest. Looking good: Ayesha Curry looked nothing short of sensational in a black bikini as she sipped on a glass of champagne on vacation with her husband Stephen CurryWhile spending the afternoon unwinding,Ayesha was seen chatting with her man, who was busy building sandcastles with their three-year-old son Canon.

coronavirus case number in all local authority areas in Scotland has been published by health officials.Public Health Scotland said that in the week between February 15 and 21, Scotland recorded a total of 5,736 positive cases of Covid-19 - which represents 5.0% of people tested for the virus.Scotland’s seven-day positivity rate per 100,000 population in those seven days stood at 105.0, according to the latest data.Falkirk recorded the highest number of cases per 100,000 population during this period, with West Lothian, North Lanarkshire, East Ayrshire and West Dunbartonshire all recording high figures.Shetland and Orkney recorded no new coronavirus cases over the seven days.Nicola Sturgeon said that Scotland is now seeing lower test

latest plan to ease restrictions yesterday but it was criticised for not looking beyond the end of April.The UK Government's routemap out of lockdown for England claimed all social restrictions could end as early as June 21.But Sturgeon said she would be “making it up” if she gave a specific date for the end of coronavirus restrictions.Speaking at the coronavirus briefing in Edinburgh on Wednesday, the SNP leader questioned Johnson's June 21 date.“If I was to give you a fixed, hard and fast date right now, I would pretty much be making it up and I don’t think that’s the approach I should take with you,” she said.Under the Scottish plan, council areas will not return to level three of lockdown - when non-essential retail and hairdressers can

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budget.Party strategists hailed the “fantastic news” as Scots prepare for an election in May.But the Tory opposition leader warned the focus is a damaging distraction during the pandemic and financial crisis.There is no date for a second referendum and Prime Minister Boris Johnson opposes all calls for another vote.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has suggested one in the next parliamentary session, assuming an SNP victory in May.

Rangers ’ Covidiots. The irritated Livingston boss is dismayed at constant references to clubs being privileged during First Minister Nicola Sturgeon ’s briefings with his outfit alone having shelled out £250,000 just to go to their work.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Pupils will go back to the classroom for the first time this year after the First Minister gave the go ahead for a “phased return” - despite rising local virus numbers.On Monday, children from P1 to P3 will head back to school alongside nursery children and some secondary pupils who need practical resources to complete assessment work.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the plans yesterday afternoon in parliament, saying that the proposed timetable for changes would “go ahead as planned”.Ms Sturgeon said that returning some children was being considered as a “top priority” by ministers and said the success of the limited re-opening was dependent on

link!“As senior phased pupils, teachers and school staff start to return we will be making at home lateral flow tests available to them twice a week as part of a wider package of in-school mitigations.“In addition senior secondary pupils will be required to observe 2m physical distancing while in school and on school transport in the period immediately after the return and we are also publishing today updated school safety guidance, developed with the education recovery group.

Some pupils will head back to the classroom from next week in Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.

Kilmarnock on Saturday.While nothing has been proved at this stage, fans up and down the country will be nervously awaiting the outcome of the investigation.The Scottish Government and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon have issued a number of warnings to football after previous breaches.The SPFL is already suspended below the Championship, and there will be fears any further breaches could prompt action.Here's what Sturgeon has said so far this season.Eight Aberdeen players were caught visiting a bar in the Granite City after the opening day defeat to Rangers, in breach of the return to play protocols.Two members of Derek McInnes' squad later tested positive for the virus.Sturgeon responded: "I'm trying to be diplomatic here.

East Ayrshire school pupils and teachers are to be tested for coronavirus upon their return to the classroom.The measures have been put in place as the education chiefs try to limit the spread of COVID-19.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced earlier this month that if prevalence of the deadly bug continues to decrease then early years pupils and senior students due to sit exams could return along with nurseries from February 22.One secondary school, Loudoun Academy, has organised for senior pupils to collect a batch of testing kits this Friday with students able to pick up the items from Galston Primary, Hurlford Primary, Darvel Primary, Newmilns Primary and Fenwick Primary at specific times.Pupils collecting tests have to maintain 2m

link!A final decision will be taken on the partial reopening in a fortnight.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has extended the existing lockdown restrictions – due to run out in the middle of the month – for another fortnight.It means pubs and restaurants will remain shut along with non-essential shops, while people can still only meet one other person from one other household.Ms Sturgeon said the figures are still “too high”, although they showed “real progress” and that lockdown measures are working.

Jeane Freeman said Scotland should hit its target of vaccinating 400,000 adults a week ahead of schedule this week - but added the programme will then “need to scale back a bit”.A drop in supply across all four UK nations is being caused by work being carried out by Pfizer – the manufacturer of one of the approved vaccines.The company is having to temporarily reduce output as part of an overall effort to increase manufacturing capacity amid worldwide demand for vaccines.Nicola Sturgeon said on Tuesday that in the “second part of February”, it is expected vaccine supplies will “slightly dip for a period”.That came after she said a “whopping” total of 61,299 vaccinations were given on Monday – the highest daily figure in Scotland to date.Scro