An outbreak is when two or more related cases are identified in a setting. There were 34 outbreaks in primary schools, three in secondary schools and three in special schools.

The outbreaks related to a total of 191 cases of the virus. It compares to just 12 outbreaks recorded in schools the week before last - but schools had only just reopened at that stage.

In 2020, the weekly number of outbreaks in schools fluctuated widely depending on various factors, from low numbers after holiday periods to as high as 60.

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Mudvayne pull out of festival after frontman Chad Gray tests positive for COVID-19

Mudvayne have pulled out of their forthcoming Louder Than Life festival slot this weekend after frontman Chad Gray tested positive for COVID-19.The nu-metal band, were due to perform at the Kentucky event this Sunday (September 26) alongside the likes of Metallica and Judas Priest. They have since been replaced by Breaking Benjamin.According to a statement on Mudvayne’s Instagram page, Gray and “a few staff members” tested positive for COVID.“After taking every precaution to follow CDC Covid protocols during rehearsals and recent performance Chad Gray and a few staff members have unfortunately tested positive for Covid-19.

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Increase in Covid-19 outbreaks at schools - HPSC

There has been an increase in the number of Covid-19 outbreaks in schools, according to the latest report from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre.

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Brazil's health minister tests positive for Covid-19 at UN gathering

Brazil's Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga tested positive for Covid-19 after attending the UN General Assembly in New York that was inaugurated by his president, Jair Bolsonaro, according to an official statement.

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COVID-19 cases in Hamilton schools rise as Ontario reports over 1,000 province-wide

COVID-19 pandemic, the two boards reported 65 students and staff contracted an infection during the first two weeks back.Since the September return, the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) has reported 38 total cases among 23 schools while the Catholic board (HWCDSB) says they’ve had 27 tied to 11 schools.Along with the cases, five city schools have experienced outbreaks with four active as of Tuesday involving a combined 10 cases at Tapleytown Elementary in Stoney Creek, St. Thomas More Catholic, Huntington Park Elementary School and Shannen Koostachin Elementary School.

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Manitoba announces changes to COVID-19 protocols for schools

COVID-19 cases in the classroom this school year.Under the changes, school cases will now include students, staff and volunteers who were in the building either 14 days before or 10 days after they tested positive or developed symptoms, Manitoba’s chief public health officer, Dr. Brent Roussin announced Tuesday.

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Quebec won’t rule out law to ban anti-vaccine protests outside schools, hospitals

Small group of nurses protests against mandatory vaccines outside Montreal hospital Protesters have gathered outside schools in recent days to denounce health orders such as the COVID-19 vaccine passport. Last week, demonstrators rallied at McGill University Hospital Centre’s Glen site, some of them carrying signs questioning the use of COVID-19 vaccines.

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The latest coronavirus infection rates in every borough of Greater Manchester as week-on-week cases continue to fall

Coronavirus infection rates continue to fall in all of Greater Manchester's 10 boroughs, according to the latest data published on Tuesday.

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Tarek El Moussa tests positive for breakthrough coronavirus case, stops production on shows

Tarek El Moussa tested positive for COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated, Page Six can confirm. "He has since been doing his part to stay safe and get well by quarantining with his fiancée, Heather Rae Young, both of whom are fully vaccinated," a rep told Page Six on Tuesday.

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No major changes expected for NI's Covid restrictions

Northern Ireland's First Minister has said he does not expect major changes to Covid rules when the Executive meets on Thursday.

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Lanarkshire's first care home resident to receive COVID-19 jab gets booster vaccine

Hamilton’s Abercorn care home was the first in Scotland to receive the initial vaccination last December. And healthcare staff returned there today to add another layer of protection against COVID-19 and the flu.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Over 75 Celebrities Signed This Open Letter to World Leaders Over Coronavirus Vaccines

Numerous celebrities came together to sign an open letter to the leaders of the world to end the COVID-19 pandemic now.

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Tarek El Moussa Tests Positive for COVID-19, Shuts Down Filming to Quarantine With Heather Rae Young

Tarek El Moussa has tested positive for COVID-19.

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CBSE waives exam fee for class 10, 12 students who have lost parents to Covid

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Scottish Government announces 18 deaths and 2,870 covid cases in last 24 hours

Scottish Government has confirmed that 18 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours, It brings the death toll since last March – of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days – to 8,396.The latest figures for Scotland showed that 2,870 new cases had also been identified overnight.There are currently 1,107 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with 94 being treated in intensive care.The total number of positive cases since the pandemic started stands at 538,819.To date 4,160,835 people have received their first vaccination with 3,813,547 having a second jab. The figures come as Nicola Sturgeon is set to give an update on the pandemic in Scotland during a speech this afternoon.

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30 neighbourhoods in Scotland with highest Covid rates in last week - check your area

Scotland have recorded the highest coronavirus rates in the country in the last week - but how does your area compare? Between September 11 and 17, Public Health Scotland reported 27,613 cases in that seven-day period alone.

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27 N.B. schools ‘currently impacted’ by COVID-19 cases, department says

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James Jordan calls for Strictly pros to be axed if they refuse COVID vaccine

James Jordan has called for 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional dancers to be sacked from the show if they refuse a coronavirus vaccination. The 43-year-old star - who was a pro on the BBC Latin and ballroom programme from 2006 to 2013 - believes celebrities have "every right" to refuse to dance with someone if they haven't been jabbed.

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Falkirk residents warned over COVID Passport text scam

Falkirk have issued a warning to residents about a text message scam that appears to be from the NHS offering people a coronavirus vaccination passport.

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Melbourne shuts construction sites after violent anti-vaccine protest

Construction workers have demonstrated in locked-down Melbourne after authorities shut down building sites in the city for two weeks saying the frequent movement of workers was spreading the coronavirus into regional areas.

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More Americans lost to Covid-19 than 1918 flu pandemic

Despite a century of medical advances, more Americans have now died from Covid-19 than the number who succumbed to the 1918 flu pandemic, according to new data.

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Covid-19: India logs in 26,115 new cases, active cases falls to lowest in 6 months

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COVID-19: Public health reports 3 school outbreaks in Guelph

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COVID-19 outbreaks declared at 2 Waterloo Region schools

COVID-19 outbreak at St. Brigid Catholic Elementary School.The outbreak at the Ayr, Ont., school was declared on Sunday after a student tested positive for the virus on Friday and then another student on Saturday.

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Dame Joan Collins grateful to be among first to receive ‘life saver’ Covid booster jab

Dame Joan Collins has received a Covid booster vaccine, joking: ‘Diamonds may be forever, but the vaccine is a life saver.’The actress, 88, was pictured wearing a straw hat and jewelled necklace while doctors administered her Covid-19 and flu jabs simultaneously.Dame Joan, best known for starring in US TV series Dynasty, thanked the doctors and said she had experienced no side effects.‘Delighted to have received the flu jab and booster vaccine at the same time, and have had no side effects. I encourage everyone to turn up when called,’ she said.‘Diamonds may be forever, but the vaccine is a life saver.

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Olivia Colman breaks down in tears at Emmys 2021 as she reveals her dad died during Covid pandemic in emotional speech

OLIVIA Colman broke down in tears at the Emmys 2021 as she revealed her dad Keith died during the Covid pandemic. She got emotional while accepting the gong for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown.

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Jammu: At least one Covid vaccine dose mandatory for entry into offices, malls. Check details

residents of Jammu to get entry into public places, including government offices, from 2 October, said the district authority on Monday, reported news agency ANI.

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Scottish Government announces 2,917 new Covid cases in last 24 hours

hospitals battling the virus, with 97 being treated in intensive care. Some 4,157,613 people have received the first dose of the Covid vaccination and 3,810,775 have received their second dose in Scotland.It comes as children aged 12 to 15 in Scotland will be able to get a coronavirus vaccine from today.

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Phil Collins confirms next Genesis tour will be his last after health issues

Phil Collins has said that he won’t be going on any more Genesis tours after the band finishes their reunion shows, after he’s had a tough time with some health issues.The drummer will head off on tour with Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford on September 20 but, when asked about more dates in 2022, he responded to Mojo (via NME): ‘This English and American tour, that will be enough for me.’However, keyboardist Tony is quoted as saying: ‘I think it depends a little bit how it goes. How Phil stands up to it all.

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'Desperate need' to get vaccines to Africa - Gordon Brown

Former British prime minister Gordon Brown has said there is a "desperate need" to get vaccines to Africa as quickly as possible, warning that it could otherwise become a "centre for Covid".

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2021 Emmy Awards: Full list of winners from TV’s biggest night

Emmy Awards were especially poignant this time around.Justin Sudeikis, star of the warm-hearted Ted Lasso, and Jean Smart of the generation-gap story Hacks won top comedy series acting trophies at Sunday’s Emmy Awards, while Ted Lasso took home the Best Comedy trophy.Smart, who received a standing ovation, began her acceptance speech on a sombre note: Her husband actor, Richard Gilliland, died six months ago.“I would not be here without him” and his willingness to put her career first, said Smart.

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Emmys 2021 presenter Seth Rogen comments on lack of COVID-19 safety protocols at award show, Twitter piles on

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UP: Certificate shows local BJP leader given 5 doses of Covid vaccine

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Cuba begins mass vaccination of kids as young as 2 against Covid-19

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Thousands begin return to office as Covid-19 measures ease

Tens of thousands of workers across the country will begin returning to their offices and places of work from today, as Covid-19 restrictions ease further.

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Chris Rock urges people to get vaccinated after being diagnosed with COVID-19

Chris Rock has tested positive for COVID-19.The comedian and actor tweeted the news earlier today (September 19) and has urged all his fans to get vaccinated.His tweet said:“I just found out I have COVID, trust me you don’t want this. Get vaccinated,”Rock has previously confirmed that he was fully vaccinated and he’s also recently appeared in a Public Service Announcement to help encourage mask wearing.You can see the tweet here:Hey guys I just found out I have COVID, trust me you don’t want this.

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Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers hand Eagles first loss of season, 17-11

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Tight end George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to avoid a tackle by linebacker Eric Wilson #50 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field on September 19, 2021 PHILADELPHIA - A nine minute touchdown drive that bridged the third and fourth quarters helped the San Francisco 49ers hand the Philadelphia Eagles their first loss of the season on Sunday in a game that was mostly evenly matched throughout. In the first full capacity regular season game at Lincoln Financial Field since the coronavirus pandemic, the Eagles got on the board with a 45-yard field goal by Jake Elliot. MORE EAGLES HEADLINESThe Birds carried the 3-0 advantage into the second quarter

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Quebec expands COVID-19 rapid testing in primary schools

COVID-19 rapid testing in elementary schools will now extend to several administrative regions of the province where masking in classrooms is already mandatory.In a statement released late Friday, officials said the deployment will take a few weeks and include nearly 1,600 schools.The provincial government came under criticism from opposition parties and school administrators on the rollout of the testing program.The province appointed Daniel Paré, head of the vaccination campaign, to co-ordinate the deployment.The Health Department said schools will have the tests and PPE needed to use the tests, reserved for students who develop COVID-19 symptoms during the day and training and protocols are being set up.“They are a complementary tool to

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Latest coronavirus infection rates across Greater Manchester - borough by borough - as cases fall everywhere

Coronavirus infection rates are continuing to fall in all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester, according to the latest official figures on Sunday.

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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

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