COVID-19 contact-tracing app, has been used to track 32 positive cases and identify 141 close contacts as of Jan. 13. ABTraceTogether app has been used to track just 19 cases of COVID-19 As of Wednesday, 299,845 Albertans had downloaded the AB Trace Together app, 66 per cent on iOS and 34 per cent on Android.On Jan.

13, Alberta reported having 12,838 active COVID-19 cases and a total of 113,618 confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic.That means, the AB Trace Together app has been used in about 0.028 per cent of cases.

20 million Canadians still don’t have full access to the COVID Alert app. Why? To compare, the federal COVID Alert app has been downloaded 6,024,289 times.Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 674,473.

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Trucker convoy protesters gather in Toronto for second straight weekend

Protesters supporting the trucker convoy movement that has occupied Ottawa and Windsor demonstrated in Toronto for a second consecutive weekend. It comes after the province declared a state of emergency in relation to the ongoing blockades.

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protesters fighting the Canadian government’s pandemic measures, a bank spokesperson said on Saturday.The demonstrations, dubbed the “Freedom Convoy” by Canadian truckers opposing a vaccination mandate for cross-border drivers as well as other pandemic restrictions, are now in their third week. They have gridlocked the capital Ottawa and blocked U.S.-Canada border crossings, damaging trade between the two countries.Early on Saturday, Canadian police began clearing protesters blocking a key bridge linking Canada and the United States.

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Senators introduce bill to address social media harm, addiction

In this photo illustration, the social medias applications logos, Twitter, Google, Google+, Gmail, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat are displayed on the screen of an Apple iPhone. (Photo Illustration by Chesnot/Getty Images) Two U.S.

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Philadelphia's first gun buyback kicked off Saturday

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia’s first gun buyback of 2022 kicked off on Saturday.The event was led by Bilal Qayyum with Fathers Day Rally Committee along with leaders from the Philadelphia City Council.For every gun that was turned in, no questions asked, the person was given a $100 gift certificate to a local grocer.One person turned in ten guns alone. In total, 28 guns were turned in Saturday – 24 handguns and 4 long guns. "A lot of guns and the police would tell you this, that are on the streets today, ended up legal guns in someone house, someone broke in and took that gun.

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Gas prices continue to rise in NJ amid crude oil price hikes

TRENTON, N.J. - Gas prices continue to rise sharply in New Jersey as crude oil prices increase amid ongoing global tensions related to uncertainty over Russia’s intentions toward Ukraine. AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.56, up 12 cents from last week. Drivers were paying an average of $2.64 a gallon a year ago at this time. The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.48, up six cents from last week. ___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Police investigate non-fatal shooting of Delaware teenager

NEW CASTLE, Del. - Police in Delaware are investigating the shooting of a teen in New Castle County. New Castle Police say they received a report of a shooting Friday afternoon in the community of Sophia’s Place West. Officers arrived and found a 16-year-old boy with gunshot wounds to his upper and lower extremities. A good Samaritan had been rendering aid before police arrived. The boy was taken to the hospital and reported in stable condition. Police are investigating and asking the public to contact them if they have relevant information.___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Group of men assault, rob man of nearly $30K in Northeast Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating after four men broke into a home and assaulted a man in Northeast Philadelphia. The incident happened at approximately 2:30 a.m. on the 6900 block of Horrocks Street. Police say four unknown men, two of which were armed, forced entry through the basement door. They then assaulted a 41-year-old man and took approximately $28,000 ($10,000 in coins, $10,000 in checks, and $8,000 in cash) in various currency from the man.

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EastEnders' Maisie Smith reveals one piece of advice she would have given her younger self after previously opening up about mental health

EastEnders star has been getting close with her fellow co-stars, including Dragons Den star Sara Davies, Gordon Ramsay's daughter Tilly, and fellow actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, who made history last year as the show's first ever deaf contestant. Today (12 February) she shared a video of her spending time with CBBC TV presenter Rhys Stephenson in the dressing room before a show at London's 02 arena.

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Man dies after being shot inside car in Southwest Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A man has lost his life after a shooting in Southwest Philadelphia. The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. Friday on the 6000 block of Woodland Avenue. Police say the 29-year-old man was shot once in the left armpit inside a Nissan Altima.

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CDC proposes change to opioid prescription guidelines

CDC officials said."We began to hear how the guidelines were being misused and misapplied" said the CDC's Christopher Jones, a co-author of the draft guidance.The proposed changes, contained in a 229-page draft update in the Federal Register, would roll back some suggested limits on the drugs. Their publication opens a 60-day public comment period.

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Convoy protesters tear down fence protecting National War Memorial

Protesters from the so-called “freedom convoy” in Ottawa have torn down a fence that had been put around the National War Memorial to protect it from further desecration.

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4 hurt in shooting after Justin Bieber concert at Los Angeles restaurant

According to TMZ, rapper Kodak Black was among those who were shot. The gunfire erupted outside The Nice Guy restaurant, hitting four men ages 60, 19, 20 and 22, LAPD Officer Lizeth Lomeli said. Their names were not released.When officers arrived on the scene, they located three people who had been shot.

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Rylan Clark looks picture of health in fresh update after hospital stay

as she shares a fresh update with fans. The update from Rylan comes on social media a day after he was rushed to hospital.

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Alberta health minister to join Dr. Deena Hinshaw for COVID-19 update Monday afternoon

COVID-19 on Monday afternoon.Dr. Deena Hinshaw is set to speak at 3:30 p.m., and will be joined by Health Minister Tyler Shandro.

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9-year-old’s video plea to Alberta government to reopen dance studios goes viral

Living in Limbo: Edmonton business owners uncertain when they can open again want change But the owner of Tayrn’s Dance Company in Leduc says her studio is safe.“How far into debt can I go before I get into a hole I can’t get out of,” Johnson said.Alberta Health said dance activities can continue outside or virtually.Taryn’s Dance Company instructor Carly Pydde said dancing out in the cold or online does not work.“We’ve had too many kids drop out to even run online classes at this point. They won’t do online classes.

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A close friend and ally doesn’t just rip up approval like that’: Kenney on cancelled Keystone XL

On ‘The West Block’ Premier of Alberta Jason Kenney says U.S. President Joe Biden’s move to axe the Keystone XL pipeline is a show of ‘disrespect’ to Canada.

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2 people in their 20s in Calgary zone among Alberta’s COVID-19 fatalities Saturday

COVID-19 fatality list on Saturday.Alberta recorded a total of 13 additional deaths Saturday, including a woman and a man in their 20s, both in Calgary zone. Neither had known co-morbidities, Alberta Health said.Officials said the man died on Jan.

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Alberta received shipment of 21,450 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines this week

COVID-19 vaccine had been administered to Albertans and more are likely going to be able to get their second dose thanks to another shipment. Canada adds 5,955 new COVID-19 infections as Pfizer vaccines get delayed further Alberta Health confirmed the province received a shipment of Pfizer vaccine this week.

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Alberta’s Dr. Hinshaw to provide COVID-19 update Thursday afternoon

Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to provide another COVID-19 update for Albertans on Thursday afternoon.The chief medical officer of health is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m.

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What to know about 2nd doses of COVID-19 vaccine in Alberta as shortages persist

Shortages of COVID-19 vaccine supply have left provinces, including Alberta, scrambling to adjust their rollout schedule, including plans for second doses.There are questions over what will happen if a second dose is not administered in a timely manner and whether that decreases an individual’s protection.In Alberta, second doses of the vaccine are being offered within 42 days of the first dose, following a recommendation made by the World Health Organization and the National Advisory Committee on Immunization.Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr.

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Revoking presidential permit for Keystone XL a ‘gut punch’ for Alberta: Kenney

Jason Kenney said the province is “deeply disturbed” by the revocation of a presidential permit that gave the green light to the Keystone XL pipeline expansion across the Canada-U.S. border.“This is a gut punch for the Canadian and Alberta economies,” Kenney said just a short while after newly-sworn in President Joe Biden revoked the presidential permit given under former President Donald Trump a year ago — a project that Kenney said was essential to Alberta’s economy.

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Alberta Premier Jason Kenney blasts President Biden on revoked Keystone XL permit

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is calling for the federal government to impose economic sanctions against the United States in response to newly U.S. President Joe Biden’s “gut punch” decision to tear up the permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline expansion.

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Edmonton doctor says he was told he can’t book 2nd dose appointment for COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine will be able to get their second dose. Canada will receive zero Pfizer vaccine deliveries during last week of January On Monday, Premier Jason Kenney said first dose appointments would be paused due to vaccine supply issues from Pfizer but that second dose appointments would not be cancelled.Kenney said he believed the province could administer second doses to all who needed them within the recommended time frame.

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Canadian women’s hockey team reunites after 10-month pandemic separation

Calgary hosts ‘bubble’ camp for Canadian women’s hockey team Hockey Canada obtained the necessary exemptions from Alberta Health to hold a 14-day camp in Calgary amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Poulin, Canada’s captain, has missed the competition and camaraderie desperately.“It means a lot. It’s been a long time coming,” said the 29-year-old forward from Beauceville Que.“Just being back here as a group in Calgary, it’s going to be awesome just to get back on the ice and really connect.”All players and staff were told to quarantine for seven days and get tested for the virus before heading to Calgary.Of the 47 players invited, 35 arrived Sunday to quarantine in their hotel rooms and be tested four times over five days.

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Albertans taking care of senior and ill family members ‘isolated’ through the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic is funneling down the line and adding to the burden on Albertans who provide care to loved ones, according to a recent survey.While the extra burdens on the health-care system and workers are being felt as COVID-19 hit especially hard on long-term care homes, those who care for seniors in their own homes are beginning to suffer the mental health consequences from the pandemic.According to a recent survey by University of Alberta researchers for Caregivers Alberta, since the pandemic began those who are taking care of loved ones are not only feeling more stress, but they also are not able to provide the same level of care.“When the pandemic broke, we knew already that this vulnerable population of family caregivers was at

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How Joe Biden’s plans to block Keystone XL pipeline will affect Alberta

Premier Jason Kenney said Alberta has a strong legal basis for seeking damages if the Keystone XL pipeline expansion is killed – something Joe Biden reportedly plans to do on his first day as president. Tom Vernon explains.

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Alexis Nakota Sioux Chief criticizes Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Alexis Nakota Sioux Chief Tony Alexis is criticizing the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Alberta.In November 2020, The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) released preliminary guidance on the key populations for early COVID-19 vaccinations, “for the efficient, effective, and equitable allocation of COVID-19 vaccine(s).”The NACI guidance came because of the limited supply of the vaccines which necessitates that there be “prioritization of immunization in some populations earlier than others.” Coronavirus vaccines arrive in remote First Nations across Canada The key populations in Stage 1 of the national vaccine rollout, which were identified by the NACI, are as follows:Residents and staff of congregate living settings that

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Alberta reports 474 new COVID-19 infections as select businesses reopen

COVID-19, as select businesses in the province reopened Monday thanks to easing of restrictions.Hinshaw reported 474 new COVID-19 infections over the last 24 hours, from roughly 8,500 tests.A total of 739 people were being treated in hospital as of Monday, with 120 in intensive care. Hinshaw said that is a drastic difference compared to three months ago on Oct.

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Calgary hosts ‘bubble’ camp for Canadian women’s hockey team

Trailblazer Kim St-Pierre to become first female goaltender inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame Captain Marie-Philip Poulin, veteran forwards Natalie Spooner, Brianne Jenner and Laura Stacey and defenders Laura Fortino and Laurianne Rougeau were among the 35 who arrived Sunday in Calgary.Forwards Rebecca Johnston and Sarah Nurse were among the dozen who didn’t.National team players have skated and trained this winter in Toronto, Montreal and Calgary hubs with access to Hockey Canada skills coaches.“We recognize it has been a challenge for our players, coaches and support staff, but we have made tremendous gains through our resiliency and strength,” said Gina Kingsbury, director of women’s national teams with Hockey Canada.“We stress to our

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Alberta pauses COVID-19 vaccine appointments for 1st injection as doses run low

After Pfizer indicated last week it’s cutting back on COVID-19 vaccine deliveries due to production changes, Alberta is pausing appointments for people to get their first dose.

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Coronavirus: Jason Kenney announces Alberta set to run out of COVID-19 vaccine supply

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta is set to run out of its COVID-19 vaccine supply by the end of Monday or early Tuesday.

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Kenney to provide update on Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccine supply Monday morning

Jason Kenney is holding a news conference Monday morning to provide an update on the province’s COVID-19 vaccine supply.The news conference will be held at 10 a.m. and will be streamed live in this article.

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Some Alberta businesses prepare to reopen as restrictions ease; 750 COVID-19 cases identified Sunday

COVID-19, 1,210 new recoveries and 19 new fatalities on Sunday, some businesses are preparing to open Monday under the province’s latest round of relaxed restrictions.Last Thursday, Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced starting Jan. 18, personal and wellness services may reopen but by appointment only.The loosening of restrictions comes as 19 new deaths — the majority of whom were seniors — bring the fatality total in the province to 1,436.

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Pfizer vaccine delay a ‘blow,’ will affect Alberta’s vaccine schedule: health minister

There’s going to be a temporary delay in Canadian shipments of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines, which Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro said will mean a delay for Albertans as well. Sarah Komadina has more.

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World’s Longest Hockey Game seeking COVID-19 exemption to hold fundraising event

COVID-19 restrictions in the province prohibit team sports.Organizer Brent Saik said he has been in discussions with the province about how the event could be held safely.Alberta Health spokesperson Tom McMillan said in a statement to Global News the department has received the proposal.“It has not yet been approved. It is being reviewed.

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Alberta to experience delay in Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine deliveries

Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced Alberta will experience a delay in COVID-19 vaccine shipments from pharmaceutical company Pfizer, due to expansion plans at its European production facility.

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Vaccine rollout statements from Alberta government cause confusion for health-care workers

COVID-19 vaccine appointments.During Alberta’s COVID-19 update Thursday, Health Minister Tyler Shandro said there were still about 16,000 vaccination appointments available for eligible health-care workers this weekend. Shandro, along with Dr.

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Alberta health minister to provide update on COVID-19 vaccine Friday afternoon

COVID-19 vaccine would be delayed, Alberta’s health minister is scheduled to give an update on the province’s situation Friday afternoon.Tyler Shandro is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m. The news conference will be streamed live in this post.

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Specialist calls Alberta easing some COVID-19 restrictions ‘cautious, safer, lower risk’

COVID-19 restrictions, which he says will allow the province to monitor the impacts of those changes more closely and get an accurate look at potential risk. Alberta COVID-19 rules will ease Monday for outdoor gatherings, personal wellness services Dr.

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Some southern Alberta businesses disappointed as province eases certain COVID-19 restrictions

Alberta COVID-19 rules will ease Monday for outdoor gatherings, personal wellness services Kieth Carlson owns Roy’s Place in Claresholm, and said he had hoped to hear limited dine-in service included in Thursday’s added activities. Instead, the update from the province left him and his peers feeling slighted.“It kind of boggles most of the folks in our industry,” Carlson said.

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Lethbridge police not taking ‘heavy-handed’ approach in COVID-19 enforcement

Coronavirus: Lethbridge business charged with contravening public health order Even though there were dozens who attended the event not adhering to public health orders, the organizer was the only one fined.“When we are looking at enforcement actions, as I’ve mentioned before, we have to look at a balanced approach to do enforcement and we certainly don’t want to go in with a heavy handed approach.”Police didn’t initially name Hoffman as the organizer, but he posted a video of officers fining him on social media.When asked why police didn’t release his name, LPS Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh said their goal is not to “shame” anyone.He added that LPS will use its own discretion when it comes to releasing certain information in relation to those

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Coronavirus: Alberta relaxes certain COVID-19 restrictions, allowing limited outdoor gatherings

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced Thursday that effective Monday, the province is relaxing certain COVID-19 restrictions, including outdoor gatherings, personal services and funerals.

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Alberta health minister says there will be no delay in COVID-19 vaccine Phase 2 rollout

Health Minister Tyler Shandro says there will be no delay in Phase 2 of Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout as long as the federal government continues to push producers for supply.

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Alberta seniors looking forward to COVID-19 vaccine, despite few details on rollout plan

government’s rollout plan.

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw to provide COVID-19 update for Alberta Thursday afternoon

COVID-19 update on Thursday afternoon from the province’s chief medical officer of health.Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m.

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COVID-19: EPSB wants in-school transmission data, other metrics from province

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]She said school divisions have yet to receive data regarding in-school transmission, calling that “unfortunate.”“This data could help staff in our division adapt (and) change safety measures if required,” Estabrooks said.Global News reached out to the offices of the premier, the health minister and the education minister on Tuesday night for comment on Estabrooks’ requests. On Wednesday afternoon, a spokesperson for Alberta Health offered a response.“The assessment that in-school transmission has occurred is done by public health,” Alberta Health spokesperson Tom McMillan said.

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Dr. Hinshaw to provide Alberta COVID-19 update Wednesday afternoon

COVID-19 cases, testing, hospitalizations, fatalities and the vaccine rollout on Wednesday afternoon.Dr. Deena Hinshaw is set to speak at 3:30 p.m.

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Canada secures millions more COVID-19 vaccine doses as Alberta pressures for more supply

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“The only thing that is constraining us is supply,” Premier Jason Kenney told Danielle Smith on Global News Radio 770 CHQR Tuesday morning.“We will be able in March to administer hundreds of thousands per week. We can right now do tens of thousands per week — we just don’t have enough supply.”Kenney’s comments come about a week after the prime minister expressed his disappointment with how doses were being rolled out by the provinces.“All Canadians, including me, are frustrated to see vaccines in freezers and not in people’s arms,” Trudeau said on Jan.

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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
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