Today we are reporting 13,636 community cases (7,763 on Friday and 5,748 today), and 30 deaths (20 on Friday and 10 today) over the past two days since our last COVID-19 update on Thursday.

There are 500 people in hospital today. There were 502 people in hospital yesterday. The seven-day rolling average of case numbers continues to decline, with today's seven-day rolling average at 8,283 – last Saturday it was 10,843.

The number of reported community cases is expected to continue to fluctuate day to day, but the overall trend remains an overall reduction in reported cases.

Please note that because of the Easter public holidays, some of our usual reported breakdowns are unavailable. Apologies for any inconvenience.

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5690 community cases; 514 hospitalisations; 18 in ICU; 10 deaths

Today we are reporting 5,690 community cases, 514 hospitalisations and 10 deaths.

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Ed Sheeran releases music video filmed in Ukraine days before Russian invasion

days before Russia invaded the country.He released the video for his track 2step, which features rapper Lil Baby, Friday on his YouTube channel.The video starts with a message from Sheeran. "It was my first time visiting the country and I felt so welcomed during my stay there," he posted. "Ukraine is a proud and resilient country, and I’m grateful to have had the chance to film my video there."RELATED: Ukraine leader pushes for more arms; US officials to visitSheeran said he stands with Ukraine and will donate his record royalties from the YouTube stream of the music video to the DEC’s [The Disasters Emergency Committee] Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pressing the West for more powerful weapons as he prepared to meet with top U.S.

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COVID-19: Quebec reports 20 more deaths, drop in hospitalizations two days in a row

COVID-19, the second day in a row the province reported a decline after hitting a sixth-wave high of 2,410 patients on Friday.The number of hospitalizations also dropped Saturday by 39 patients.There were 90 patients listed in intensive care Sunday, an increase of one patient compared to the previous day.Last week, the province’s interim public health director, Dr. Luc Boileau, said there were indications that community transmission was beginning to slow and new daily hospitalizations were trending down.But Boileau announced mask mandates for indoor public spaces and public transit would remain in place until mid-May as the situation remains difficult despite promising signs.In addition to 20 deaths on Sunday, authorities reported 34 deaths on Saturday attributed to COVID-19.

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Karnataka reports 60 new Covid-19 cases, positivity rate at 0.72%

the state have stood at 40,057 for over a month now.

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'Significant milestone' as Covid cases in hospital fall below 500

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has welcomed a "significant milestone", as the number of people in hospital with Covid-19 falls below 500.

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Delhi's daily Covid count remains above 1000 for 3rd day, total active cases rise to 3,975

Delhi's R-value was recorded at 2.1 this week. This means that every infected person is infecting two others in the national capital

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PM Narendra Modi to hold review meeting on 27 April amid rise in Covid-19 cases in India

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Tamil Nadu: Covid cases rise to 60 in IIT-Madras, CM Stalin to hold meeting on Monday

Ma Subramanian, along with Principal Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan and senior department officials, inspected the IIT-M campus today to take stock of the situation.

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Maharashtra records 144 Covid cases, two deaths in 24 hours

Maharashtra on Sunday witnessed 144 new coronavirus cases and two deaths, taking the official tally of infections to 78,76,841 and the death toll to 1,47,834. Both the fatalities were reported from Pune city.

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India Covid update: Active cases in country rise to 15,873

coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,30,57,545.

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India's daily Covid tally higher than yesterday; these states report most cases

India on Sunday reported over 2,593 Covid cases, and with that, the active tally touched 15873, Health Ministry data showed. On Saturday, a total of 2,527 new coronavirus infections were reported.

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5662 community cases; 490 hospitalisations; 20 in ICU; 9 deaths

Today we are reporting 5,662 community cases, 490 hospitalisations and nine deaths.

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At least 1 child has died after 169 cases of acute hepatitis reported in children: WHO

World Health Organization said on Saturday that at least one child death had been reported following an increase of acute hepatitis of unknown origin in children, and that at least 169 cases had been reported in children in 12 countries.The WHO issued the figures as health authorities around the world investigate a mysterious increase in severe cases of hepatitis – inflammation of the liver – in young children.The WHO said that as of April 21 acute cases of hepatitis of unknown origin had been reported in the United Kingdom, the United States, Spain, Israel, Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, Italy, Norway, France, Romania and Belgium. It said 114 of the 169 cases were in the United Kingdom alone.

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Maharashtra reports highest Covid cases in nearly a month, most in Mumbai

Maharashtra's coronavirus figures are as follows: Fresh cases 194; fresh fatality one; cumulative cases 78,76,697, toll 1,47,832, active cases: 869, tests conducted: 26,694

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Delhi Covid cases breach 1000-mark for second straight day, positivity rate at 4.82%

city also logged two Covid related deaths in the last 24 hours.

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Covid hospital cases fall to lowest level this year

The number of people with Covid-19 in hospital has fallen to the lowest level this year.

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Shanghai reports 12 Covid-19 deaths as frustrations mount

The major financial hub of Shanghai in China has reported 12 new Covid-19 related deaths, up from 11 the previous day, as frustrations among residents continue to boil over amid a harsh lockdown.

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India logs 2,527 new Covid cases; positivity rate at 0.56%

With 2,527 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's active cases increased to 15,079, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday. Also, the total number of Covid touched 4,30,54,952. The daily positivity rate stands at 0.56%. An increase of 838 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

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Delhi: New SOPs released for schools as Covid cases rise again. Check full list here

What revised SOPs for schools mandate:

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7,930 community cases; 494 hospitalisations; 15 in ICU; 19 deaths

Today we are reporting 7,930 community cases, 494 hospitalisations and 19 deaths.

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500 pounds of weed scattered across Missouri highway after crash on 4/20

Photo showing the aftermath of a crash on Interstate 70 in Callaway County, Missouri on April 20. (Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F Twitter)Troopers responding to a crash on Interstate 70 in Callaway County, Missouri, on April 20, were initially met with the typical car accident scene: Debris and — to their surprise — dozens of packages of marijuana scattered across several lanes of highway. "You don’t see this everyday, but it is 4/20…," the Missouri State Highway Patrol tweeted. April 20, also known as 420, is the unofficial holiday dedicated to celebrating and smoking marijuana. According to the accident report, a semitrailer was attempting to avoid another accident on the same highway when a pickup truck rear-ended the semi.

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Quebec reports 34 more COVID-19 deaths as hospitalizations rise by 5

coronavirus Friday and a five-patient increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations.Health officials say 2,410 people are hospitalized with the disease after 265 patients were admitted to hospital in the past 24 hours and 260 were discharged.The number of people in intensive care is stable at 88.

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Hockey Hall of Famer, Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur dies at age 70

Guy Lafleur looks on as he stands with the Stanley Cup during the 2017 Scotiabank NHL 100 Classic announcement at the Chateau Laurier on March 17, 2017 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images) WASHINGTON - Montreal Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur has died at the age 70. The hockey Hall of Famer helped the Montreal Canadiens win five Stanley Cup titles in the 1970s.

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UK patient had COVID-19 for 505 days straight, study shows

Colorized electron micrograph image if a cell (blue) infected with a variant strain of Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 isolated from a patient sample. (NIH/NAID/IMAGE.FR/BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) A U.K. patient with a severely weakened immune system had COVID-19 for almost a year and a half, scientists reported, underscoring the importance of protecting vulnerable people from the coronavirus.There’s no way to know for sure whether it was the longest-lasting COVID-19 infection because not everyone gets tested, especially on a regular basis like this case.But at 505 days, "it certainly seems to be the longest reported infection," said Dr.

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A Covid patient was positive for record 505 days. Read here

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Fine, surprise check: Delhi Metro announces new measures amid rising Covid cases

In view of a spike in coronavirus cases in the national capital, the Delhi government on Wednesday decided to make the wearing of masks mandatory again in public places

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UK patient tested positive with Covid for record breaking 505 days

Covid patient who had a severely weakened immune system suffered from the virus for nearly a year and a half, scientists have confirmed. The unnamed patient became infected in 2020 and tested positive for a total of 505 days before they tragically died.The heartbreaking death has sparked calls from doctors to seek urgent new treatments to help clear persistent Covid infections.

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Noida records over 100 Covid cases in a day; accounts for more than 50% infections in Uttar Pradesh

Gautam Buddh Nagar stood at 467 while the total number of active infections in Uttar Pradesh was 856, the state health department data showed

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Amid new variant fears, India sees slight rise in COVID cases. These states report most infections

India on Friday reported 2,451 new COVID19 cases and with that, the active caseload in the country reached 14,241, as per Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday.

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9,390 community cases; 522 hospitalisations; 15 in ICU; 13 deaths

Today we are reporting 9,390 community cases, 522 hospitalisations and 13 deaths.

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Global COVID cases drop as pandemic disrupts routine US kids' vaccines

In its weekly snapshot of the pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said yesterday that global cases dropped for the fourth straight week, with illness levels—as well as deaths—down in all regions.

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Manitoba reports another increase in new COVID-19 hospitalizations, 12 more deaths

COVID-19.The latest data comes from the province’s weekly epidemiology update covering April 6-10, a week that saw 206 new COVID-19 patients hospitalized including 22 Manitobans admitted to ICU. Manitoba expands eligibility for 4th dose of COVID-19 vaccine Health officials say 12 Manitobans with COVID-19 died during the week covered in the report, the highest death toll reported since the province moved to weekly reporting March 31.Further details about the latest deaths like age, gender and health region are not included in the weekly updates.While the province reported 12 deaths linked to COVID-19 in Thursday’s update, Manitoba’s total COVID-19 death toll rose to 1,774, 15 more than had been reported last week.For the week ending April 9, health officials reported 177 new hospitalizations and five deaths.

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Delhi sees slight decline in Covid cases; positivity rate dips too

Delhi on Thursday reported a slight decline in fresh coronavirus cases and the positivity rate dipped, according to data updated by the state health department.

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Quebec adds 38 new COVID-19 deaths as hospitalizations top 2,400

COVID-19 on Thursday as the province reported 38 new deaths linked to the disease.Pandemic-related hospitalizations stood at 2,405, a rise of 24 compared with the previous day. This comes after 243 admissions and 219 discharges.Health authorities say 88 people were in intensive care units, a decrease of 13.The province recorded 2,909 new novel coronavirus cases — but the daily tally only accounts for infections detected by PCR testing, which is limited to certain groups.

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Punjab brings back face mask mandate as Covid cases see an uptick

wear face masks at the crowded places," read the order.

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Covi-19 booster vaccination programme set to start 'in the coming days'

The Health Service Executive has said it is finalising plans to begin the second booster vaccination programme for Covid-19, as recommended recently by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee.

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India records over 2,300 covid cases in last 24 hours

mask mandate in the national capital, and said those found without masks in public areas will be fined ₹500.

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Healthcare worker gets Covid-19 twice in 20 days

A healthcare worker was infected with Covid-19 twice in the space of 20 days in what is believed to have been the shortest time between two infections since the pandemic began.

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India sees slight increase in COVID cases today; these states report most infections

With 2,380 new coronavirus infections being reported in the last 24 hours, India's active cases increased to 13,433, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. Meanwhile, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,30,49,974.

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India to provide additional $500 Mn for fuel – GL

COLOMBO (News 1st); India will provide an additional $500 million in financial assistance to Sri Lanka for it to buy fuel, Sri Lanka’s foreign minister told reporters on Wednesday (20), adding Bangladesh was also willing to postpone a $450 million in swap repayments, reported Reuters.“Assistance by the IMF will take about six months to come to us and it will come in tranches,” Sri Lankan Foreign Minister G. L.

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10,294 community cases; 524 hospitalisations; 14 in ICU; 18 deaths

Today we are reporting 10,294 community cases, 524 hospitalisations and 18 deaths.

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First Dates' Merlin Griffiths gives health update days after cancer surgery

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths appears to have been discharged from hospital just days after going under the knife. Merlin, 46, was tragically diagnosed with bowel cancer last year, but refused to let the illness get the better of him. Over the weekend the father-of-one shared a snap from his hospital bed where he said that while he had some “aches and pains”, he was officially tumour-free.

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LA couple spends $500 on wedding day, bride says yes to $47 dress

LOS ANGELES - A Los Angeles couple is now a viral sensation after spending only $500 on their wedding day. Joel and Kiara Brokenbrough met back in 2016 in Vegas and kept in touch on social media. The two reconnected in 2018, and began dating shortly afterwards.

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Mariupol may only have a ‘few days or hours left,’ Ukraine commander says

Russian ultimatum to Ukrainian troops in Mariupol to surrender or die expired on Wednesday afternoon with no mass capitulation, but the commander of a unit believed to be holding out in the besieged city said his forces could survive just days or hours.Ukraine said it had so far held off an assault by thousands of Russian troops attempting to advance in what Kyiv calls the Battle of the Donbas, a new campaign to seize two eastern provinces Moscow claims on behalf of separatists. Here’s why Russia is after Mariupol — and why it may not be the game changer it once was In a video, the commander of Ukraine’s 36th Marine Brigade, one of the last units believed to be holding out in Mariupol, asked for international help to escape the port city’s siege.“This is our appeal to the world.

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Quebec’s COVID-19 hospitalizations jump by 100, province adds 26 new deaths

COVID-19 health crisis Wednesday.The number of pandemic-related hospitalizations stood at 2,381, following 235 admissions and 135 discharges in the last day.Intensive care unit cases stayed the same for a total of 101.The daily tally included 2,330 new novel coronavirus infections, though this isn’t fully representative of the situation since access to PCR screening remains limited. Quebec says mRNA COVID-19 vaccines preferable to Medicago in most circumstances On that note, 18,025 tests were administered by the province on Monday.

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Dr. William Husel found not guilty in 14 Ohio patient deaths

Dr. William Husel, 43, pleaded not guilty to 25 counts of murder charged against him by the Franklin County Grand Jury. (Franklin County Sheriff’s Office) COLUMBUS, Ohio - A jury on Wednesday acquitted an Ohio doctor accused of ordering excessive amounts of painkillers that led to multiple patient deaths at a Columbus-area hospital following a weekslong trial.Dr.

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NJ man charged with federal hate crimes for attacks against Orthodox Jewish community in Lakewood, Jackson

Dion Marsh, 27, is facing several charges including three counts of attempted murder, bias intimidation and carjacking. LAKEWOOD, N.J. - A New Jersey man, who is accused of attacking several members of the Orthodox Jewish community in Lakewood and Jackson earlier this month, is now facing federal hate crime charges. According to the U.S.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

13,636 community cases, 30 deaths in past two days; 500 hospitalisations, 15 in ICU today

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