COVID-19 units, “starting immediately.”That group includes about 3,300 staff who work on COVID-19 units and 15,400 who work in medical and surgical units, the province said.These workers were initially included in Phase 1B of Alberta’s vaccine rollout, which wasn’t scheduled to take place until February.

COVID-19: No clear answer on when Alberta’s public health restrictions will be lifted However, Alberta doctors have been pushing the government to include those who work in COVID-19 units priority access to the vaccine.Also on Friday, Dr.

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Trucker convoy: Kids in 25% of vehicles could ‘complicate’ response, cops say

Freedom Convoy” trucks and say their presence “complicates” efforts to end the demonstration.More than 100 of the trucks remaining as part of the nearly two-week-long protest in downtown Ottawa are estimated to have kids living in them, OPS Deputy Chief Steve Bell told media in a briefing Tuesday afternoon.“Almost 25 per cent of the 418 trucks have children living in them — children who could be at risk during a police operation,” Bell said.“There’s a multitude of concerns” he said, citing effects from carbon monoxide, diesel fumes, cold, noise and a lack of access to sanitation on kids. Trucker convoy — Here’s what the 10-day injunction against horns includes Ottawa police have tapped the Children’s Aid Society (CAS) for advice on how to proceed with enforcement operations in the downtown core.They’re not seeking to take the kids out of the trucks or away from their parents at this stage, Bell said, but will follow the recommendations of CAS.“We’re not at the stage of looking to do any sort of enforcement activity around that,” he said.“We just think it’s an important factor that complicates and makes this an even more challenging operation.”To date, police and bylaw officers have issued more than 1,300 tickets for traffic violations, made 23 arrests and have 85 active criminal investigations related to the protest, which began as a response to vaccination mandates but has expanded to include a wide umbrella of anti-government sentiment.OPS are also liaising with U.S.

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COVID-19: Edmonton, Calgary school boards weigh in on Kenney dropping mask mandate for kids

COVID-19: Kenney announces Alberta vaccine passport program ending at midnight In a letter to school authorities, Education Minister Adriana LaGrange outlined the impact that relaxing COVID-19 restrictions will have on schools and students.“I have been encouraged to see a downward trend in the number of Alberta schools shifted to at-home learning over the last few weeks,” she said.“At the peak of the fifth wave, there were 29 schools that were shifted to at-home learning, and today, only seven of the over 2,500-plus schools in our province remain learning at home.”Please see my letter to school authorities below: pic.twitter.com/Z3sph78dDv— Adriana LaGrange (@AdrianaLaGrange) February 9, 2022LaGrange said the masking requirement that will be removed effective Feb. 14 will apply to any students in schools or on school buses.

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Winter Olympics: Team Canada fans outraged over $68 Lululemon red mittens

Winter Olympics since 1998 in Nagano, Japan.She has a decade’s worth of knitted red mittens, purchased every year since their debut as part of the Canadian Olympic uniform in 2010.But this year Reid says she won’t be buying anything, because after the merchandising partnership changed hands from Hudson’s Bay to Lululemon, she considers the prices too steep to justify.“They were a great, affordable way to show Canadian Olympic pride and some of the money goes to support our national team,” Reid says of her iconic mittens.“I looked at the Lululemon site and I was pretty surprised to see the prices. I was OK with The Bay’s mittens going up to $20, but $68 for a pair is too much for me.”Reid isn’t alone.

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₹808 cr claims to kin of healthcare workers who died of covid: Minister

₹808 crore to families of 1,616 deceased healthcare workers from 33 states and UTs, who were involved in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

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Sri Lanka to consider vaccinating kids below 12

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry said that it is conducting a study on the possibility of vaccinating children below the age of 12.Deputy Director-General of Health Services, Dr. G.

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International tensions causing higher gas prices stateside, experts say

PHILADELPHIA - Gas prices continue to climb across the nation as experts claim rising tensions at the Russia-Ukraine border is pushing up the cost of crude oil. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of gas jumped roughly 7 cents last week. Closer to home, AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.44."Financially, yeah, it hurts," said Fatima Robinson, a Lyft driver from Fairmount.

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CHOP endorses optional masks in school districts with low COVID-19 numbers

PHILADELPHIA - As a winter surge of COVID-19 cases brought on by the highly-infectious Omicron variant continues to recede, some states have set a deadline for lifting mask mandates in schools. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stood by its recommendation for students to wear masks in school, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said this week that individual districts will have the power to set mask rules after Mar.

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DWP updates PIP guidance for assessments involving people with mental health conditions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced significant changes to its guidance for health professionals carrying out Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments across the UK.

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India adds 71,765 new cases of coronavirus, 1,217 deaths in 24 hrs

coronavirus cases have surged to 41,610,976. On the other hand, the fatalities count has surged to 5,05,279, which accounts for 1.19% of the total caseload.

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With declining Covid-19 cases, restrictions to be eased in Kerala, Mumbai soon

Mumbai will be unlocked by the end of February, mayor Kishori Pednekar said on Tuesday, according to news agency ANI. "We have made up our minds," she also said, while stressing not to show laxity in adherence to Covid protocol. "It is essential for the people to wear masks and observe social distancing," Pednekar also said.

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Mahindra Lifespaces offers group health insurance for homebuyers

₹3 lakh and ₹5 lakh. The Group Care 360 policy is underwritten by Care Health Insurance. This scheme will ensure access to quality healthcare services for all homeowners in the project.

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COVID-19: Alberta doctors, mayors react to Kenney removing vaccine passport, restrictions

announced plans to lift COVID-19 restrictions in phases on Tuesday. COVID-19: Kenney announces Alberta vaccine passport program ending at midnight “It’s time for us to learn to live with COVID-19,” he said at a press conference, listing the challenges of the pandemic: disrupting livelihoods, dividing people and hurting mental health.“It’s time to let kids be kids.”Kenney said the restrictions exemption program has “outlived its useful purpose,” announcing that after Feb.

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COVID-19: Kenney announces Alberta vaccine passport program ending at midnight

Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccine passport program will cease to exist when the clock strikes midnight on Feb. 9, and almost all public health restrictions will be lifted March 1 if the situation in hospitals continues to improve, Premier Jason Kenney announced Tuesday.

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Killer cop Wayne Couzens 'suffering badly' and 'seriously ill' with Covid in prison

Murderer Wayne Couzens has been placed in isolation after catching Covid in prison. The rapist cop who served as an officer for the Metropolitan Police force is currently serving a full life sentence for the murder of Sarah Everard.The 48-year-old is said to have caught the virus while serving time in HMP Frankland in Durham, with reports stating he is "seriously ill".Wayne is one of less than 20 prisoners in the Durham jail who have contracted Covid.It's been reported that a section of the prison has been closed off to stop the spread of the virus, with food and drink being left at the foot of the door of Wayne's isolated cell.A source told The Sun: "People have been talking about karma, but it looks like he will be OK.

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Suns hold off Sixers 114-109 for NBA-best 44th victory

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 08: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center on February 08, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User ex PHILADELPHIA - Devin Booker never tires of watching Chris Paul do his thing to lift Phoenix to big wins.Paul did his part for the Suns in back-to-back nights on the road against top teams in the East — first, Chicago and then Philadelphia — and gets to try it again next game in a rematch with the NBA champs."You’re a cold piece of work, CP3," Booker said.Booker scored 35 points and Paul had 16 points and 12 assists to lead the Suns to their NBA-high 44th win, 114-109 over the 76ers on Tuesday night.The Suns rallied from a 14-point deficit to win for the 14th time in 15 games, raising their record to 44-10.Up next this week for Phoenix, an NBA Finals rematch at home against the Bucks."Our goal is what everybody knows it is," coach Monty Williams said.

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McConnell rebukes RNC, calls Jan. 6 'violent insurrection'

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 21: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walks from his office to the Senate floor at the U.S. Capitol on June 21, 2021, in Washington, D.C.

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14-hour Water Cut for multiple areas in Gampaha on Wednesday (9)

COLOMBO (News 1st); The National Water Supply and Drainage Board said that a 14-water cut will be experienced from 4 PM on Wednesday (9) for many areas in the Gampaha District.The areas that will be affected are:Ekala, Kotugoda, Udammita, Thudella to 20th Mile Post along Raja Mawatha, Wahatiyagama, Delatura, Katunayake, Seeduwa, Udugampola, Minuwangoda, Katunayake Air Force Camp, Katunayake Free Trade Zone, and Katana South.

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2 men shot inside Overbrook bar, police say

OVERBROOK - Philadelphia Police are investigating after two men are shot inside a bar in Overbrook.The shooting happened Tuesday night, around 8:15, on the 6600 block of Lansdowne Avenue.Police were called to the bar on the report of gunshots inside the establishment.Arriving officers found a 31-year-old man with two gunshot wounds to his leg. He was taken to Lankenau Medical Center by police and placed in stable condition.A second man, 54, was found to be suffering from a gunshot wound to his buttocks.

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Alberta ending vaccine passport program and other COVID-19 public health restrictions

Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta’s vaccine passport will end almost Tuesday at midnight and most other big COVID-19 health rules will be gone in three weeks from now. Dan Grummett, Tom Vernon and Morgan Black have team coverage on what is happening, how the health-care system is doing and how Albertans feel about the changes.

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Alberta restaurants, gyms have mixed feelings about scrapping vaccine passport

Starting Wednesday, Alberta restaurants, gyms and concert venues will no longer be required to ask for proof of vaccination. As Morgan Black explains, owners have mixed feelings about scrapping the restrictions exemption program.

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Alberta removes Restrictions Exemption Program effective at midnight: Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces the Restrictions Exemption Program will end at 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 8, 2022.

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Kenney: Turning public health policy into ‘political football’ not helpful

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney responds to a question about municipalities and the provincial governments being on the same page when it comes to COVID-19 policy.

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Businesses can continue using COVID-19 QR codes as long as they are issued: Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says businesses who want to continue to use the Alberta COVID-19 vaccination QR code are allowed to do so as long as they are issued.

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Restrictions Exemption Program has been ‘extremely tough’ on rural Alberta businesses: Kenney

Premier Jason Kenney says the Restriction Exemption Program has been “extremely tough” on businesses in rural Alberta with low COVID-19 vaccine uptake.

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Philadelphia man accused of road rage shooting in Montgomery County

WHITEMARSH TWP, Pa. - A Philadelphia man is accused of shooting a driver in an apparent road rage incident last month on a highway in Montgomery County. Keith Choice, 31, was taken into custody on Tuesday after police said he shot another driver on the northbound side of State Route 309 in late January. According to investigators, a 65-year-old man was driving in the far left lane when Choice pulled up next to him and fired a single shot that hit the victim in the right upper arm. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESPolice said the bullet narrowly missed striking the victim's neck.

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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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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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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 contact-tracing app has been used in just 32 COVID-19 cases to date

COVID-19 contact-tracing app, has been used to track 32 positive cases and identify 141 close contacts as of Jan. 13.

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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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Alberta announces expansion of COVID-19 vaccine rollout to include paramedics, emergency responders

Health Minister Tyler Shandro announces Alberta will expand its COVID-19 rollout requirements to include paramedics and emergency responders.

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Alberta physician dead from COVID-19: health minister

COVID-19 in the numbers reported to Alberta Health on Wednesday.While the doctor didn’t contract COVID at work, Tyler Shandro said all Albertans feel the physician’s loss.“(W)e know physicians are on the front lines every day, working hard to battle the physical and emotional toll of this pandemic,” the minister said in a news release issued Thursday morning.“Their expert care, deep compassion and tireless leadership is one of the finest examples of public service.” Alberta health-care worker dies of COVID-19 The doctor’s death comes just days after it was confirmed two other health-care workers in the province have died due to the novel coronavirus.The first death was announced Monday morning and, on Monday night, the Alberta Union of

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Hundreds of Alberta doctors pen letter asking why COVID-19 unit staff aren’t priority for vaccine

have signed a letter written to Health Minister Tyler Shandro calling for vaccination priority for health-care workers on COVID-19 units.Doctors are calling for nursing staff, unit clerks and cleaning staff working in COVID-19 units to be given priority for COVID-19 vaccination, similar to workers in ICU and emergency departments. “It is not only dumbfounding but is in fact demoralizing that these colleagues have not been recognized for the valuable contributions they make on behalf of all Albertans,” the letter reads.

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COVID-19: No clear answer on when Alberta’s public health restrictions will be lifted

COVID-19: School board chair says she got no ‘heads up’ from Alberta government about new measures impacting schools Other measures were implemented in Alberta on Dec. 8, 2020, including a ban on socializing with anyone other than members of your own household, the forced suspension of personal services like salons, barbers and gyms as well as a ban on in-person dining in restaurants.

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‘If you’re yelling at us… thank you’: Alberta MLA on colleagues’ travel during COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic.Tany Yao is sixth Alberta MLA confirmed to have travelled abroad amid COVID-19Both Health Minister Tyler Shandro and new Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver said they totally understand why Albertans are so angry.“Many of us were frustrated too, and angry too,” Shandro said at a news conference.“All of us are making sacrifices and have been for the last 10 months. There’s nothing I would have wanted more on Christmas than to spend it with my parents, and I didn’t.

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‘We’re sorry, but I’m not asking for forgiveness’: Shandro addresses government COVID-19 travel controversy

Health Minister Tyler Shandro says the Alberta government is sorry after it was discovered several staff and MLAs travelled over the holiday season despite the government recommending against non-essential travel.

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Alberta health minister announces 2nd health-care worker death from COVID-19

Health Minister Tyler Shandro offers condolences to Joe Corral who was the first health-care worker to die of COVID-19 in Alberta, while also announcing a second worker has died of the disease.

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Alberta health minister, Dr. Hinshaw deny claims of COVID-19 vaccine waste as ‘misinformation’

COVID-19 vaccine going to waste in the province.Tyler Shandro and Dr. Deena Hinshaw issued a joint statement Tuesday morning to “definitively address this inaccurate information.” Alberta doctors levy criticism over province’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout In the statement, the health officials said in all large-scale immunization programs, some wastage will occur and a “minimal amount of vaccine will be lost when drawing doses or if a vial is dropped or spilled.“While this is upsetting, it is unavoidable.

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Alberta health-care worker dies of COVID-19: health minister

COVID-19.Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro issued a statement Monday afternoon saying he is deeply saddened by the death.“I want to extend my condolences to this person’s family, friends, loved ones and colleagues at this difficult time,” Shandro said.“Health-care workers are doing all they can to protect the people they care for, their co-workers, and themselves. The dedication and remarkable commitment I’ve witnessed from health-care workers throughout the pandemic has never wavered — you have stepped up for this province in a time of need.” Second health care worker dies from COVID-19 in Manitoba “Health-care workers are doing all they can to protect the people they care for, their co-workers, and themselves.

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