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Philadelphia school officials give tour of buildings amid dispute over returning to classrooms

PHILADELPHIA - School District of Philadelphia officials gave reporters a tour of one of their buildings Thursday to bolster their claim that they are safe for a move to hybrid learning. Teachers union officials aren't convinced the risk is low.In his Bella Vista neighborhood home, Fenian Mahoney, 9, attends online class.

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Orange County jails sees COVID-19 outbreak

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orange County jail is seeing an outbreak of COVID-19 cases.

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Biden says federal government has purchased enough COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that the federal government has purchased an additional 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines and said by the summer, nearly every American will be able to get vaccinated. "We have now purchased enough vaccine supply to vaccinate all Americans, and now we’re working to get those vaccines into the arms of millions of people," Biden said. Biden added that in the first three weeks that he has been in office, his administration increased the supply of weekly vaccine shipments to states by almost 30%. "When I became president three weeks ago, America had no plan to vaccinate most of the country," Biden said.

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CDC waives quarantine for vaccinated people after COVID-19 exposure, experts still say wear a mask

ATLANTA - People who have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus won’t be required to quarantine if they’ve been exposed to someone with COVID-19, according to the latest guidance by the U.S.

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Outdoor exercise banned in UC Berkeley COVID-19 lockdown

BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA - JULY 22: A cyclist rides his bike on the U.C. Berkeley campus on July 22, 2020 in Berkeley, California.

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“I ended up in paradise instead of homeless:” News 6 viewer thanks property manager for rental help

ORLANDO, Fla. – The pandemic has left many out of work and struggling to pay rent and court filings for evictions continue to rise, records show.

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AP source: NHL adding game-day rapid COVID-19 testing

The NHL is adding a game-day rapid tests for players to its safety protocols in its latest bid to stem potential COVID-19 outbreaks among its teams, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday.

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Vaccinating Homebound Persons With COVID-19 Vaccine

Homebound personsexternal icon include those that need the help of another person or medical equipment such as crutches, a walker, or a wheelchair to leave their home, or their medical provider believes that their health or illness could get worse if they leave their home, and they typically do not leave their home.The information below provides guidance on management of vaccines and vaccination for persons vaccinated at home or in small group settings (e.g., residential facilities, group homes).It is essential that healthcare professionals receive training to effectively meet the demands of their roles.

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Alberta premier rejecting regional rules on COVID-19 for now

Jason Kenney says there are no plans right now to look at varying economic restrictions based on regions.Critics, including United Conservative caucus member Drew Barnes, are urging Kenney to look at varying the restrictions in areas of the province where there are few cases of COVID-19.

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Hundreds of COVID-19 cases linked to active workplace outbreaks in Toronto, data shows

COVID-19 outbreaks in workplaces, showing hundreds of cases linked to various locations.The data, released Thursday, shows there are an estimated 375 COVID-19 cases linked to active outbreaks in workplaces listed on the City’s website.Many of the employers are food facilities, including Belmont Meat, which has seen 94 cases, and Johnvince Foods, which has seen 83 cases, according to the data.The data shows 53 cases are also linked to an outbreak at Dimpflmeier Bakery and 25 at Maple Leaf Foods.

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All Covid symptoms to look out after four new ones detected in study

coronavirus symptoms on top of the official three classic signs.Classic and already known symptoms of Covid-19 are a new and continuous cough, fever, and loss of a sense of taste and smell.Those who display any of those three warning signs are urged to self-isolate and be tested immediately.Currently the free NHS test is only offered to those who have one of the trio of official symptoms.However, experts are now closely monitoring changes in how the virus spreads and attacks following the arrival of new variants in the UK - including the Kent strain, the South African variant, and the Bristol variation of the original coronavirus.And according to researchers from two different studies there could now be 16 symptoms in total, including the

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Health law, policy experts criticize Alberta’s lack of Phase 2 COVID-19 vaccine plan

COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan.On Thursday, Premier Jason Kenney was asked when Albertans can expect details of Phase 2, which would offer the vaccine to at-risk populations.“The cabinet committee on COVID just considered last week a proposal from the department of Health for the priority groups as we roll out the COVID-19 vaccines to the general population,” he said.“We will be releasing that in due course. We want to make sure we get it right.”Kenney did not offer a specific timeline.He said officials will be consulting with other provinces on how they plan to roll out vaccines.“The key thing is we just need more supply right now,” Kenney said.

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Coronavirus: 133 total COVID-19 U.K. variant cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka

COVID-19 B.1.1.7. variant, which was first discovered in the U.K., in the region, while 93 total people have screened positive for a “variant of concern.”Testing is still underway to determine the exact COVID-19 variant strain for the 93 cases.

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Halifax microbiology lab looks at building capacity to test for COVID-19 variants

COVID-19 variants are being discovered across the country, Halifax is considering the benefits of building testing capacity locally.Every two weeks Nova Scotia sends its positive COVID-19 samples to the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg for genome sequencing testing, to determine if any of the samples test positive for a variant strain of the virus.On Wednesday two cases of the B.1.1.7. COVID-19 variant, which was first identified in the U.K., were detected in samples that were gathered from Nova Scotia’s Central Zone.

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Governor Continues to Relax COVID-19 Protocols as Hospitalizations Decline

https://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/immunization/wyoming-covid-19-vaccine-information/.The orders are in effect from Feb. 15-28

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Coronavirus: TVDSB, LDCSB react to news of March break postponement

announced Thursday that it was postponing March break until the week of April 12 in an effort to reduce COVID-19 spread as students return to in-person classes. March break had been set to run the week of March 15.Ontario’s Education Minister Stephen Lecce said the decision to delay, not cancel, March break was made on the advice of public health officials, adding that it was critical to avoid a repeat of the spike in youth-related COVID-19 cases that occurred over the winter break.The news comes a week after elementary and secondary students returned to in-person learning in London and Middlesex.

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CDC alters COVID-19 quarantine guidance for vaccine recipients

If you have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and are exposed to someone with the virus, you no longer have to quarantine for 14 days as long as you remain free of symptoms, according to new recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Canada’s vaccinations are lagging U.S., U.K.. Why experts say that shouldn’t be the focus

coronavirus vaccination rates, according to data from Our World in Data.Data from Feb. 9 shows that the U.K.

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N.B. infectious disease expert says new COVID-19 variants should be taken seriously

One of New Brunswick’s top infectious disease experts says COVID-19 cases could increase exponentially if new variants are not taken seriously. He stressed the importance of abiding by prevention measures, saying they can work against all strains of the virus.

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Saskatchewan premier asks residents not to ‘jump the queue’ for COVID-19 vaccines

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on Thursday asked residents to “not entertain the thought of jumping ahead in the queue” to receive COVID-19 vaccines, saying that it means the vaccine might not be available to someone at a higher risk.

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Prioritize health-care workers for COVID-19 immunization: Saskatchewan NDP

COVID-19 vaccinations.“Scott Moe has spent the whole week insulting health-care workers and families concerned about his complete lack of leadership,” said Vicki Mowat, the Saskatchewan NDP’s health critic.“The premier needs an attitude adjustment — it’s time he finally takes real action that will protect families and stop the spread of COVID-19.” Scott Moe says he didn’t mean to disparage with work from home comment Phase 1 of the province’s vaccination plan includes health-care workers in emergency departments, COVID-19 units, testing and assessment centres and intensive care units.Age will be used as the foundation for setting out the immunization plan to the general public in Phase 2.Police and teachers expressed their frustration

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N.L. chief medical officer warns of complacency as province records 100 new COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 cases Thursday involving 74 teenagers.The new figures are another single-day record for COVID-19 infections in the province and they follow the 53 cases that were reported Wednesday – a record at the time. Uncertainty surrounds election delay in Newfoundland and Labrador Dr.

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Coronavirus: Long-term care home residents make up only small fraction of Ontario COVID-19 ICU admissions

Dr. Adalsteinn Brown, part of Ontario’s COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, discussed the latest projections for the spread of COVID-19 in the province on Thursday.

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Health champions fight vaccine lies in UK borough with most Covid deaths

When nine-year-old Krystian Oyenigba-Suliga’s mum got sick with Covid before Christmas, he wanted to do something to help.

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Europe tracks variant spread as COVID deaths spike in Africa

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) European office today said that the region's 4-week drop in cases is good news but warned that outbreaks and community transmission involving variants is increasing, requiring a close watch and careful response decisions.

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Federal NDP leader touts pledge on long-term care in Winnipeg: ‘We’re losing loved ones’

Jagmeet Singh was in Winnipeg Thursday touting his party’s plan for the elimination of for-profit long-term care.Under the plan, Singh says an NDP government would work with provincial and territorial leaders, experts and workers to set national standards for nursing homes, and tether those benchmarks to $5-billion in federal funding. Maples Care Home report shows ‘blame at every level’: advocate The party wants to see for-profit homes out of the picture by 2030.“We want to bring long-term care under the same principles as the Canada Health Act, which is what gave us Universal Health Care.

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Coronavirus: Experts say COVID-19 variants means more urgency needed to prevent third wave

Dr. Adalsteinn Brown, part of Ontario’s COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, warned on Thursday that the new variants of COVID-19 only heighten the need to take steps to prevent a possible 3rd wave of COVID-19 infections.

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COVID-19: 2 new cases for Peterborough area, 3 more patient transfers at PRHC

COVID-19 on Thursday.On Thursday afternoon, the health unit’s COVID-19 tracker update reported 565 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic was declared. There were 563 cases reported Wednesday in the health unit’s jurisdiction of Peterborough, Peterborough County, Hiawatha First Nation and Curve Lake First Nation.

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1st case of U.K. coronavirus variant identified in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph

coronavirus variant, which was first discovered in the U.K., has been detected in its jurisdiction.In a news release on Thursday, the agency said the variant had been detected by Public Health Ontario the day prior in a previously-resolved case. Stay-at-home order and vaccines needed to avoid 3rd wave in Ontario, experts say The individual received a positive test for COVID-19 on Jan.

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Nova Scotia looking at capacity to test COVID-19 variants

Two new cases of the B-1-1-7 variant of coronavirus, first found in the U.K., have been confirmed in Nova Scotia. While the two individuals have already recovered, public health is reopening the investigation, and asking members of the public who may have been exposed to be tested again.

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Wizards to rest scoring leader Beal for 1st time this season

WASHINGTON – NBA scoring leader Bradley Beal will be held out of a game for rest for the first time this season, sitting out Washington's matchup with the New York Knicks on Friday.

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Do Ontario residents search for loopholes in COVID-19 rules?

COVID-19 pandemic, which always seems to lead to arguments over what the rules constitute, or to people looking for ways around them.It seems irresistible to look for a way around them for some people, so is simply in their nature to do so?A psychology professor at the University of Waterloo thinks this might be the case. Ontario government reports 945 new coronavirus cases, 18 new deaths “I think it is human nature to perceive the end as justifying the means,” Prof.

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COVID-19 Scan for Feb 11, 2021

Presymptomatic and asymptomatic COVID-19 cases contributed at least 50% of transmissions during New York City's first COVID surge, according to a study published yesterday in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.The researchers applied a stochastic epidemiologic model that integrat

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The Latest: Big 12 reschedules 9 women's basketball games

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

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Possible low-risk COVID-19 exposure at 2 Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory businesses

COVID-19.According to a news release sent out Thursday afternoon, a person who was exposed to COVID-19 was at Fast Freddy’s on Jan. 26, 27 and 28, and also at Quik Stop on Feb.

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Quebec seniors worry about getting COVID-19 vaccine, complain registering is confusing

COVID-19 vaccine.“I think it’s just compound stress and frustration and a clear rollout plan or clear information lines would be incredibly helpful to all members of the public, but especially to seniors,” said Vanessa Herrick of Seniors Action Quebec, a seniors advocacy group.Christina Soochan suffers from diabetes, her husband from heart disease. They’re anxious to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.They’re totally confused, though, about the process of getting it.“The only thing this government is worrying about is telling what we are not allowed to do,” Soochan said.

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Cineplex to open Nova Scotia and New Brunswick theatres on Friday

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3 more COVID-19 deaths reported in Waterloo region, pandemic total reaches 214

Waterloo Public Health reported three new COVID-19-related deaths on Thursday, lifting the death toll in the area since the pandemic began to 214.So far in 2021, there have been 48 COVID-19-related deaths including 10 reported over the first 11 days of February. Ontario government reports 945 new coronavirus cases, 18 new deaths Two of the three new deaths reported Thursday were connected to COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term-care homes.One of the new deaths involved a resident of Chartwell Westmount in Kitchener, where 17 people have now suffered COVID-19-related deaths since an outbreak began on Dec.

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Biden tours Maryland lab that developed COVID-19 vaccine

BETHESDA, Md. – President Joe Biden visited some of the nation's leading scientists on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19 on Thursday, as his administration looks to boost supplies of vaccines to end the pandemic.

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Rick Rubin has been hit with $1,000 fine after breaking Hawaii’s Covid-19 quarantine rules

Rick Rubin has been hit with a $1,000 (£724) fine after breaking Hawaii’s Covid-19 quarantine rules.Local newspaper The Garden Island claims Rubin has already paid the fine after making an online appearance in court on February 9. He reportedly opted out of making a statement on his own behalf.Rules in Hawaii state that off-island visitors must quarantine for two weeks upon entering, but Rubin was spotted before his quarantine ended walking along the deserted Anini Beach near his lodging location in Princeville on the island of Kauai in September.

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Jags' Meyer defends hiring ex-Iowa coach accused off racism

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer defended the hiring of a former Iowa assistant accused of racism, saying Thursday he “vetted him thoroughly along with our general manager and owner.”

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Coronavirus: 1 death, 24 new cases in London-Middlesex; 1 death, 17 cases in Lambton

coronavirus, officials with the Middlesex-London Health Unit reported on Thursday.The update brings the region’s pandemic case total to 5,959, of which 5,558 cases have resolved, according to the health unit’s updated COVID-19 dashboard.Previously, the health unit reported “recovered” cases on its dashboard, but as of Thursday is posting “resolved” and “active” case tallies.The new “resolved” figure, the health unit says, “refers to the case investigation status of a case, and includes the number of cases that have been reported as recovered,” as well as cases that are not hospitalized and are 14 days past their episode date.The figure also includes “cases that are currently listed as hospitalized and have a status of ‘closed’ that are 14

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5 things we learned from the Covid-19 briefings

It has been another busy day of news about the Covid-19 pandemic, with Taoiseach Micheál Martin saying this morning that there may be a high level of restrictions in place until early April.

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Bruins postpone O'Ree honors until '22 so fans can be there

BOSTON – The Boston Bruins will wait to retire the number of pioneering Black hockey player Willie O’Ree until next year so that they can raise his No. 22 banner to the rafters with fans in the building.

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Parents, advocacy groups say Manitoba’s vaccine priority list leaves out high-risk young adults

Down syndrome advocates push for vaccine priority citing increased health risks Recent studies have shown that those with Down syndrome are more likely to contract COVID-19 and have a more severe outcome, including 10 times more likely to die.Hailey turns 18 in May, putting her at the back of the line of the province’s vaccine priority list. Lester says while she understands the need to prioritize certain age categories, she feels the province’s plan is putting Hailey’s life at risk.“I feel, as a parent, you’re missing some people like Hailey,” Lester said.“So someone who’s 40 and healthy is getting a vaccine before she is.

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18 COVID-19 variant cases confirmed as part of North Bay, Ont., apartment building outbreak

COVID-19 outbreak at a North Bay, Ont., apartment building has grown to 18 confirmed novel coronavirus variant cases.Meanwhile, a total of 24 people in the Skyline Lancelot Apartment building have tested positive for COVID-19, the city’s chief medical officer confirmed to Global News. COVID-19 outbreak declared at North Bay apartment building where variant cases likely present The number of variant-involved cases could grow as the health unit is still waiting on genome sequencing results to confirm total variant cases.

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World’s largest COVID-19 drug trial identifies second compound that cuts risk of death

Kai KupferschmidtScience’s COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Heising-Simons Foundation.The world’s largest trial of COVID-19 drugs has produced more good news: The anti-inflammatory drug tocilizumab cut the death risk of people hospitalized with the disease, reduced their need for a mechanical ventilator, and shortened time spent in the hospital, investigators of the United Kingdom’s Recovery trial announced today at a press conference. A preprint about the data has been published on medRxiv.“This is an incredibly significant result,” says Athimalaipet Ramanan, a rheumatologist at the University of Bristol who was not involved in the study but sits on the steering committee of a tocilizumab trial in India.

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Tocilizumab cuts death rate in severe COVID-19, study finds

Hospitalized COVID-19 patients given the anti-inflammatory monoclonal antibody tocilizumab were less likely to die or require invasive mechanical ventilation, according to preliminary results of the UK RECOVERY trial posted today on the medRxiv preprint server.

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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.’s COVID-19 case count tops 70 thousand

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