Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reports 569 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, Nov. 25, and three additional deaths on the first anniversary of the coronavirus pandemic.

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New Brunswick schools see high case counts as province prepares to lift restrictions

COVID-19 continues to spread in schools, according to the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, with roughly 11,063 cases having been reported since Sept. 7.Out of the 294 schools in the public school system, 291 have been impacted by the virus since Sept.

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Opposition leaders urge caution with Ontario mask mandate possibly easing within weeks

Ontario’s opposition leaders are urging caution with the government suggesting that the province’s COVID-19 mask mandate will be eased in the coming weeks.Speaking to reporters at Queen’s Park Tuesday, Health Minister Christine Elliott said that masking requirements will be eased “probably within the next few weeks.”Elliott noted, as she and other government officials have said in the past, that the decision will be depending on advice from chief medical officer of health Dr. Kieran Moore.

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COVID-19: Nova Scotia reports 2 deaths, 4 more hospitalizations

COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total number of coronavirus-related fatalities to 202.In a release, the province said a woman in her 70s and a woman in her 90s, both in the Central Zone, have died.Four more people have been hospitalized due to COVID-19 and two people have been discharged. There are now a total of 48 people in hospital — up by three since Monday — who are receiving specialized care in a designated unit, including 11 people in ICU.The age range of those in hospital is two to 92 years old, and the median age is 62.

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Quebec’s Côte-Nord region recovering despite high COVID-19 transmission rate: health officials

Côte-Nord region has the highest COVID-19 transmission rate in the province, but health officials in the area 500 kilometres north of Quebec City say the situation is improving.There are 500 cases per 100,000 people in the northern region, which has a population of about 90,000. Provincewide, there are 171 active cases per 100,000 people.Health authorities on Tuesday said there were 47 COVID-19 patients in the region’s hospitals, down six from last week.

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Dementia patients died at higher rates during pandemic

Medicare beneficiaries with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia—particularly nursing home residents and racial minorities—died at higher rates than others during the COVID-19 pandemic, finds a large study published yesterday in JAMA Neurology.

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News Scan for Mar 01, 2022

Fewer than half of US states requiring COVID-19 vaccination or routine testing of schoolteachers included childcare professionals in their mandates, leaving some young children vulnerable to infection by unvaccinated caregivers, according to a study yesterday in JAMA Pediatrics.Yale University researchers reviewed official archives of COVID-rela

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Mardi Gras 2022: ‘Fat Tuesday’ celebrations return as COVID-19 cases drop

A costumed reveler attends the 2022 Krewe of Freret parade on February 19, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 2021 Mardi Gras parades were cancelled in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images)Mardi Gras couldn’t have come at a better time during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as cases and hospitalizations drop and states ease restrictions. Revelers decked out in traditional purple, green and gold came out to party on Fat Tuesday in New Orleans’ first full-dress Mardi Gras since 2020.

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Eamonn Holmes can't bear looking at son's wedding photos due to health condition

Eamonn Holmes has shared the heartbreaking reason he feel he "cannot look" at his son's wedding pictures. Eamonn does not want to see his son's wedding images, he has revealed.

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MacKenzie Scott donates $20M to Charles R. Drew University in South LA

LOS ANGELES - Novelist and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $20 million to Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in South Los Angeles, it was announced Tuesday.Charles R. Drew University is making a big difference for the underserved in South Los Angeles.The one-time gift represents the largest private donation in the history of the university, which was founded in 1966 in the wake of the Watts riots to address inequities in health care.

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Pfizer shot offers nearly no protection against infection in 5- to 11-year-olds

NEW YORK - A new study shows that Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is less effective in 5- to 11-year-old children compared to its efficacy in older kids and adults. This new data could be concerning to a lot of parents, especially as we're seeing mask mandates lifted across the country and in the New York area.New York state health officials collected this large set of data that finds the Pfizer vaccine still prevents hospitalization in children 5 to 11 but offers virtually no protection against infection, even just a month after full immunization.

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2nd COVID death reported in Waterloo Region in as many days

Waterloo Public Health reported Tuesday a COVID-related death in the region.“Today we are reporting one death in our community related to COVID-19,” said Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang, medical officer of health, on Tuesday.“The individual was a male in his 70s.

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TVDSB lifting vaccine mandates for community use of school facilities

Thames Valley District School Board say COVID-19 vaccination mandates will be lifted on Thursday when it comes to the use of facilities during non-school hours by not-for-profit community groups.It comes as the province lifted proof-of-vaccination and capacity rules Tuesday, along with most other COVID-19 public health measures, save for mask mandates.The TVDSB says permit holders may choose to continue requiring proof of vaccination after Thursday.Face masks must also continue to be worn on school premises, with requirements followed dependent on the activity.“Additionally, up to two nonparticipants for each participant, such as spectators, will be allowed inside the school facility during the hours of rental,” the board said in a statement. London Ont., concert venues and restaurants hopeful COVID-19 restrictions will stay loosened As of Tuesday, mask mandates remain in place across Ontario, but businesses like gyms, cinemas and restaurants no longer need to check patrons’ vaccination status.Remaining capacity limits have also been lifted for venues such as nightclubs, sporting arenas and concert halls.

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Potential unmarked graves found at St. Bernard’s Indian Residential School in northern Alberta

Editor’s note: This story initially said unmarked graves were found, but has been updated to say anomalies consistent with unmarked graves were found. Global News regrets the error.

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COVID-19: End of 2 more public health measures in Ontario supported by the numbers, experts say

COVID-19 and its capacity limits is a reasonable step based on what public health data is telling us amid the ongoing global pandemic.Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) epidemiologist Dr. Dominik Mertz told Global News that despite some provincial wastewater data showing a bit of an uptick in coronavirus, current health-care metrics continue to improve.

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COVID-19: LHSC caring for 47 inpatients, MLHU reports 42 cases, no deaths

Last Tuesday, LHSC was caring for 64 COVID-19 inpatients with nine adults in the intensive care unit.There are five or fewer COVID-19 inpatients in Children’s Hospital with five or fewer in pediatric critical care, down from seven inpatients with five or fewer in critical care a week ago. LHSC says of its 47 COVID-19 inpatients, 13 are being treated for COVID-19, while 34 are being treated with COVID-19, meaning they were admitted for a different reason and were found to have an incidental COVID-19 infection.

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Police: Man sought for stealing thousands of dollars from video game in Southwest Philadelphia gas station

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify a man who allegedly destroyed a gas station video game before stealing the money inside. According to police, the incident occurred on February 23 at the Liberty gas station at 5200 Woodland Avenue. Authorities say the incident happened around 1:30 a.m. Surveillance video released by police shows a man playing one of the video games before he knocked it over, smashed it with his food and removed the cash box inside. Police are searching for this suspect who is accused of destroying a video game in a Southwest Philadelphia gas station before taking the money inside. Police say the man left the gas station heading towards the 1500 block of South Wilton Street. He was able to take several thousand dollars in cash, according to police. Police are searching for this suspect who is accused of destroying a video game in a Southwest Philadelphia gas station before taking the money inside. Anyone with information is urged to contact Philadelphia police at 215-686-8477. ___MORE LOCAL HEADLINES___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 offering $20K for information about suspects allegedly involved in fatal Olney shooting from November

Philadelphia police are offering a reward for information that leads to the arrest or conviction of these two men who are accused of fatally shooting another man in November. PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is searching for suspects involved in a fatal shooting in November and offering a reward. According to police, two men shot and killed another man at the corner of North 8th Street and Lindley Avenue in Olney on November 21, 2021. The suspects then left the area on Lindley Avenue and got into a gray 2005 - 2012 Ford Fusion with a paper license plate, tinted windows, and the passenger-side headlight out, police say. They were last seen in Logan near North 10th Street and West Ruscomb Street, according to authorities. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest or conviction. Anyone with information is urged to call Philadelphia police at 215-686-8477. ___MORE LOCAL HEADLINES___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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Western-involved study shows positive impacts of physical activity on COVID outcomes

British Journal of Sports Medicine, looked at physical activity data involving more than 65,000 adult patients from South Africa who had COVID-19 between March 2020 and June 2021.Researchers found that patients with moderate to high levels of physical activity — 60 to 149 minutes per week, and 150-plus minutes per week, respectively — were associated with lower rates of hospitalization, ICU admission, ventilation, and death compared to those with low activity levels, defined as zero to 59 minutes per week. Ontario reacts as province lifts most COVID-19 restrictions The 65,361 patients involved in the study were all from South Africa and accounted for demographics and comorbidities, the study says.

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New Brunswick reports two more COVID-19 deaths

COVID-19: N.B. businesses ready to move on from proof of vaccination The province has reported a total of 306 COVID-19-related deaths since the start of the pandemic.Eighty-six people are hospitalized because of COVID-19 — a drop of three from Monday.

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Peeps launches new customizable marshmallow chicks

FILE-This illustration shows Peeps marshmallows laying on a table in Washington, DC. in 2021.

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At least five killed in Kyiv TV Tower attack, Russians warn of more shelling

Latest updates as of 12:33 p.m. EST on Tuesday:

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Former UFC champ Cain Velasquez arrested for attempted murder in California

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 17: Cain Velasquez reacts after his KO loss to Francis Ngannou of Cameroon in their heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 17, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Josh H MORGAN HILL, Calif. - Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is facing charges in a shooting in Santa Clara County, according to the San Jose Police Department.The shooting happened near the intersection of Monterey Highway and Bailey Ave in Morgan Hill Monday afternoon, officials said.

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IHOP’s National Pancake Day helps The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fight blood cancer

WASHINGTON - Tuesday, March 1 is the day to enjoy free pancakes while helping fight cancer!Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherIt's IHOP's National Pancake Day – where customers can enjoy a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes and make a donation to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).Donations will help with blood cancer therapies and treatments and are a part of IHOP's Month of Giving.You can get your free pancakes at participating IHOP restaurants until 4 p.m.

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Florida teen who tracked Elon Musk’s plane now tracking jets of Russian billionaires

ORLANDO, Fla. - A 19-year-old University of Central Florida student who went viral for tracking SpaceX founder Elon Musks' jet now has launched a new Twitter venture: tracking the jets of Russian billionaires. FOX 35 introduced you to Jack Sweeney, a freshman at UCF, in January after he made the Twitter bot @ElonJet that tracks Musk’s private jet and tweets his whereabouts. His story went viral after Musk reportedly offered Sweeney $5,000 to take it down.DOWNLOAD: FOX 35 NEWS APP | FOX 35 STORM TEAM WEATHER APPSUBSCRIBE: FOX 35 NEWSLETTER | FOX 35 Orlando on YouTube FOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Sweeney has now launched @RUOligarchJets to track the helicopters, private jets and commercial-sized airplanes of Russian Oligarchs.

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Mental health apps are gaining traction among doctors, patients

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Influencer in Russia goes viral demonstrating how to drive an abandoned armored vehicle

Russian troops are using armored personnel carriers in their invasion of Ukraine. (Gavriil GrigorovTASS via Getty Images) A social media star based in Russia has gone viral with a video demonstrating how to drive an armored vehicle, ostensibly targeting people in Ukraine who find military hardware that's been left behind."If you come across a free or abandoned armored personnel carrier, keep a life hack on how to start it, save it so as not to lose it," Nastya Tuman captioned the video, which she posted to her TikTok and Instagram channels.Tuman is a mechanic with millions of followers who posts videos working on cars and racy photos of herself.

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Ontario reacts as province lifts most COVID-19 restrictions

COVID-19 public health measures.Mask mandates remain in place but businesses like gyms, cinemas and restaurants no longer need to check patrons’ vaccination status and remaining capacity limits lifted for venues such as nightclubs, sporting arenas and concert halls. There’s also no longer a limit on the size of social gatherings.In north Toronto, as residents met up with friends and co-workers to grab a bite, several said they were comfortable with the restrictions lifting.Toronto resident Dan Cronin said he thinks it’s time for fewer public health measures.

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Asian grandmother struck in head with rock dies 3 months later

NEW YORK - A Queens woman who was struck in the head with a rock in a random attack the day after Thanksgiving died last week, her family confirmed during a news conference Tuesday.QuiYing Ma, 61, was sweeping outside her apartment when Elisaul Perez, 33, approached her and smashed her in the head with the rock, said police.The incident occurred just after 8 a.m. on 89th Street in Jackson Heights.Ma, who was originally from China, was taken to Elmhurst Hospital where she remained in critical condition before dying on Feb.

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Man sought for exposing himself, performing lewd act at North Philadelphia Station, SEPTA police say

Investigators with SEPTA police are looking to identify this man who allegedly exposed himself to a woman and performed a lewd act on the train in February. PHILADELPHIA - SEPTA police are asking for the public's help to identify a man who allegedly exposed himself and performed a lewd act on the train.According to authorities, the incident happened around 5 a.m.

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Donors making a difference: in the lives of women and girls

This week’s stories, gathered from our regional offices, show ways that WHO is using donor contributions to safeguard the health of women around the world.

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Kenney to drop vaccine mandate for healthcare workers: document

COVID-19 vaccination mandate for staff, a move that experts say may unnecessarily endanger vulnerable patients.“Effective March 15, 2022, Alberta Health Services shall rescind its current Immunization Or Testing For COVID-19 Policy,” states a recent draft directive from Copping to Alberta Health Services that was obtained by Global News.Alberta’s former chief medical officer of health, Dr. Jim Talbot, questioned the rationale behind the proposed directive.

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1-on-1 with Dr. Bonnie Henry: Looking back at one year of COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 a global pandemic, many have looked back at how the disease has changed the fabric of our lives.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is no different.In leading B.C.’s effort to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, Henry has gone from being a soft-spoken public health official to arguably the most recognizable face in the province.Speaking to Global BC’s legislative bureau chief, Keith Baldrey, the province’s top doctor said her time in the spotlight has been challenging.“I am an introvert and it takes a lot of energy for me to stand up and to talk publicly,” she said.“To be a public face for this long takes its toll, but I’m also I’m very grateful.

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B.C.’s updated COVID-19 vaccine timeline: When is your turn to get ‘the jab?’

COVID-19 vaccine rollout builds up steam, the province says it appears likely most residents will have a chance to get at least one dose earlier than initially expected.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and vaccine program lead Dr.

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B.C. to provide update on COVID-19 vaccination rollout, including plan for priority workers

COVID-19 vaccine starting next month.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, vaccine lead Dr.

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B.C. reports 498 new COVID-19 cases, and four additional deaths

B.C. health officials release a written statement with the daily COVID-19 numbers for Wednesday, March 17.

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B.C.’s top doctor looks to loosen COVID-19 restrictions on in-person religious gatherings

COVID-19 restrictions on in-person religious services.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said she will soon issue details on how small, outdoor religious gatherings can be held and that planning is underway to gradually allow for the return of indoor faith services.“I know how challenging it has been for many people not allowed to congregate with those in their faith communities,” Henry said during a press conference Monday.She said the province plans to allow a class variance to permit outdoor religious services in small numbers in the coming days.

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B.C. officials report 1,506 new COVID-19 cases over three days and 10 additional deaths

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reports 1,506 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, March 15, and 10 related deaths in the last 72-hours. Dr. Henry also provides an update on the mass vaccination clinics opening up across the province.

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B.C.’s first batch of AstraZeneca headed for workers at food processing plants, industrial camps

AstraZeneca vaccine to those it deems highest risk for the spread of COVID-19, delaying when some essential workers can get the shot.The province will deploy around 68,000 doses of the vaccine to areas that public health officials and WorkSafeBC have identified as the highest risk categories of worksites.The vaccinations will take place at food processing plants, agricultural operations with congregate accommodations, large industrial camps with congregate accommodations, and other large congregate-living settings for workers.“When B.C.

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B.C. health officials to provide Monday COVID-19 update

COVID-19 update on Monday afternoon.Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry are set to speak at a news conference at 3 p.m., which will be carried live on BC1, on our website, the Global BC Facebook page and CKNW.The press conference comes as mass COVID-19 vaccinations for the general population in B.C.

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Kelowna care centre outbreak: Questions raised about staff vaccination rates

COVID-19 outbreak at Cottonwoods Care Centre in Kelowna, Interior Health has revealed that 35 per cent of the facility’s staff have not been vaccinated against the disease.“I don’t know the reason for the vaccination sitting at 65 per cent amongst staff,” said Dr.

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Why are social gathering restrictions changing as COVID-19 numbers creep up in B.C.?

Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Keith Baldrey asks provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry about the rationale behind easing social gathering restrictions outdoors when new daily numbers are still around 500 new cases per day.

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Dr. Bonnie Henry announces new health order for outdoor social gatherings in B.C.

As more British Columbians become immunized and as we move into spring where transmission is known to decrease, Dr. Bonnie Henry says the health order has been amended to allow for socially-distanced outdoor gatherings with up to 10 of the same people.

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B.C. to present modelling data looking back at first year of COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 in British Columbia over the past year.Henry is presenting the data on the one-year anniversary of COVID-19 being declared a global pandemic.The presentation will be broadcast live at 1 p.m. on BC1, CKNW, the Global BC Facebook page and the Global BC website.There has been a recent increase in daily COVID-19 cases in the province.

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Dr. Bonnie Henry says British Columbians could see an easing of some COVID-19 restrictions

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said at Monday’s COVID-19 briefing that as British Columbians head into spring and summer and case numbers remain low, there could be an easing of some public health orders.

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B.C.’s top doctor hints at gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions in coming weeks

COVID-19 restrictions in the weeks ahead, but that some measures designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus will be around for some time.In a press briefing held Monday, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said as more people are immunized and the weather gets warmer, her team is looking at how to “safely ease restrictions” designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus.Henry said any changes to COVID-19 rules would be gradual, akin to “slowly turning up the dial rather than flipping a switch.”“We’re not going to rush to get things open, but we will take a thoughtful, careful and phased approach over the next few weeks,” Henry said.Henry noted measures such as social distancing, and wearing masks will remain important.

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B.C. reports 1,462 new COVID-19 cases over three days, 11 deaths

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reports 1,462 new cases of COVID-19 along with 11 related deaths on Monday, March 8 for three reporting periods.

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B.C. health officials to provide Monday COVID-19 update

COVID-19 update on Monday afternoon.Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry will speak at a 3 p.m.

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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

B.C. officials report 569 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths

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