non-disclosure agreements that prohibit them from commenting on the recommendations or opinions they offer the government.That begs some obvious questions: why the secrecy, premier?

Why are we, the people who are living this pandemic nightmare, not privy to the expert advice of these health care experts?Instead, that advice is presented to us through a political filter.

Yet this shouldn’t be a political or partisan issue. It’s a public health crisis and we deserve to know anything and everything that our medical experts opine and recommend.

And we should be able to weigh that information against the policies that our government puts forth.Under the current protocol, we don’t have access to this important information.We’ve already heard.

Read more on globalnews.ca

All news from globalnews.ca

The website covid-19.rehab is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.

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.

Health Services G.Wijesuriya Sri Lanka vaccine Health Action

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.

Phil Murphy John Carney Cheryl Bettigole state New Jersey state Delaware covid-19 mask Health

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.

state New Jersey Russia Ukraine experts Twitter

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.

Britain Department Health Provident Updates

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.

India death vaccine Coronavirus

Glenmark Pharma launches nasal spray for treatment of Covid patients in India

COVID-19 who have high risk of progression of the disease.

India city Sanotize covid-19 patient Fighting

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.

India hospital Health

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.

Pinarayi Vijayan Kishori Pednekar India city Mumbai covid-19 Government mask

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.

Noel Gibney hospital covid-19 vaccine

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.

Alberta Health Jason Kenney Alberta Covid Alberta Coronavirus covid-19

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.

Sarah Everard Wayne Couzens county Durham virus isolate reports

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.

Donald Trump Joe Biden Mitch Macconnell Drew Angerer Liz Cheney Adam Kinzinger state Illinois Washington city Washington, area District Of Columbia area District Of Columbia city Salt Lake City state Wyoming president reports Party

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.

Joel Embiid Williams Chris Paul Devin Booker Monty Williams state Pennsylvania city Chicago county Wells Philadelphia, state Pennsylvania city Fargo, county Wells city Philadelphia, state Pennsylvania Citi Ball

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.

Waters

G. L. meets India’s Spy Chief Doval to conclude visit

COLOMBO (News 1st); Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka Prof. G.L.

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar G.L.Peiris city New Delhi India Sri Lanka hospital Government Cooper SPY

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.

BLOCK reports Man

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.

Jason Kenney Tom Vernon Dan Grummett covid-19 vaccine Health

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.

Jason Kenney covid-19 vaccine

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.

Jason Kenney Alberta Covid covid-19 vaccine

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.

Jason Kenney covid-19 Government Health

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.

Jason Kenney

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.

vaccine

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.

county Montgomery county Keith hospital Man Highways

Bill Kelly: Canadians don’t need uncertainty over coronavirus vaccine

COVID-19 pandemic.The bad news is, that support could melt away like an ice cube on a summer’s day as details of how the government may have mishandled the procurement of the much-anticipated vaccines unfold.

Justin Trudeau Bill Kelly Usa Germany Canada county Will covid-19 vaccine Coronavirus

Coronavirus: ‘Let’s get some answers,’ says Ford after feds say Ontario may not get vaccines in early 2021

After Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott on Thursday mentioned the Canadian federal government reportedly said the province may no longer be receiving COVID-19 vaccines in early 2021 anymore as details have not yet been finalized, Premier Doug Ford told reporters during a press conference in Mississauga, Ont., “let’s get some answers,” regarding the rollout of vaccines.

Doug Ford Christine Elliott vaccine Coronavirus

Bill Kelly: Auditor general’s report shows Ford government’s poor leadership amid COVID-19 crisis

COVID-19 crisis, and it’s a damning assessment of mismanagement and poor leadership.The auditor general cites confusing and contradictory information from the Ford government and the chief medical officer, Dr. David Williams.In fact, Williams was the focus of much of the AG’s negative review, to the point of questioning if Williams is the right choice for the job.

Doug Ford Bill Kelly covid-19 pandemic Coronavirus Leadership

Bill Kelly: Delay in Canadians getting coronavirus vaccine not surprising

COVID-19 and vaccines.There has been understandable elation about the news of multiple coronavirus vaccines; that has exceeded all expectations about efficacy and availability, and has offered renewed hope that we may finally tame this horrific virus.It was also encouraging to learn that the Canadian government has ordered more doses per capita of vaccines than most other countries. Two shots.

Bill Kelly Canada county Canadian covid-19 Coronavirus Vaccine COVID-19 Vaccine Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Premier Ford ‘wishes’ Toronto BBQ joint follow the rules of indoor gatherings after defying public health orders

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he wishes Adamson BBQ in Etobicoke, Ont. to follow public health rules after bylaw officers didn’t ticket people dining in the restaurant in Peel region which is under lockdown.

Doug Ford gatherings Coronavirus

Bill Kelly: Coronavirus vaccine will be great, but what about the here and now?

Doug Ford‘s assurance that when the COVID-19 vaccines are widely distributed, life will get back to normal is, in fact, not the least bit reassuring to those of us who are dealing with the virus and the collateral damage that the virus is causing in our communities.Conventional wisdom suggests that, even with the latest good news about vaccine development, it will still be sometime next summer before any vaccine will be available to most of us.The premier can hire whomever he wants to oversee the distribution of vaccines, but that distribution will be totally dependent on how many doses are available and when they’ll be available and the province will have little control over that.

Doug Ford Bill Kelly Coronavirus Ontario covid-19 Coronavirus

Premier Doug Ford announces COVID-19 vaccine distribution task force

Premier Doug Ford has enlisted the help of a retired Canadian military general to help his government plan the logistics involved in distributing millions of doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Doug Ford Travis Dhanraj county Ontario covid-19 vaccine Government

Coronavirus: Ford defend decision to extend chief medical officer’s term

Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his government’s decision to extend the term of chief medical officer of health Dr. David Williams, saying he does not believe in “changing a dance partner in the middle of a dance.”

Doug Ford David Williams Coronavirus

Ontario expects to begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines in early 2021, appoints distribution task force

COVID-19 vaccines in early 2021, he has appointed Canada’s former Canadian Forces chief of defence staff to lead the province’s vaccination effort.“When those doses are ready, we have to be ready as well,” Ford said.“The easy part of this is to cut a cheque and order the vaccines … the toughest thing for all provinces is logistics and distribution.”In Ford’s daily update on Monday, he announced the task force will advise the province’s development and implementation of an immunization program, including the “ethical, timely and effective distribution” of the COVID-19 vaccines in Ontario.

Doug Ford Coronavirus Ontario Canada county Ontario county Ford covid-19 Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Ford taps Gen. Rick Hillier to lead vaccine distribution task force

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Monday that Gen.

Doug Ford Rick Hillier covid-19 vaccine Coronavirus

Lockdowns ahead of Black Friday a blow to small retailers

lockdown measures in the second wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic will deal an especially hard blow to small and independent retailers, experts warn.On Friday, the government of Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced sweeping new restrictions to combat the recent surge of COVID-19 cases in Toronto and Peel Region, including a temporary ban on in-store shopping for non-essential retailers. The closures will take effect on Monday, ahead of the Black Friday holiday shopping weekend.

Doug Ford covid-19 lockdown Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Ford says additional COVID-19 restrictions ‘will have to be tough in the hardest hit areas’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Thursday that the additional COVID-19 public health restrictions being released Friday “will have to be tough in the hardest hit areas,” adding the province is seeing “concerning trends” amid the pandemic.

Doug Ford covid-19 pandemic Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Premier Doug Ford threatens major action Friday

Premier Doug Ford says he’s willing to take decisive action if people don’t stop flouting public health advice. Ford issued a scathing rebuke of those in the province skirting the rules. Travis Dhanraj reports.

Doug Ford Travis Dhanraj Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Ford responds to statement that winter break will not be extended for Ontario students

Ontario Premier Doug Ford responded to questions Wednesday about Education Minister Stephen Lecce’s statement that winter break for students will not be extended amid the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the safest place for students is within the schools.

Doug Ford Stephen Lecce covid-19 pandemic Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Ontario sending rapid COVID-19 tests to ‘areas with greatest need,’ Ford says

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Wednesday the province would deliver rapid COVID-19 tests to “areas with greatest need” including virus “hotspots” and long-term care homes, as well as sending them to northern and remote areas “where testing turnaround times are a challenge.”

Doug Ford virus covid-19 testing Coronavirus

Bill Kelly: Mixed messaging from government is stalling COVID-19 recovery

covidiots” who refuse to believe the pandemic exists.We’re in a medical crisis. We don’t need feel-good, positive messaging, we need the truth.Bill Kelly is the host of the Bill Kelly Show on Global News Radio 900 CHML.

Doug Ford Bill Kelly covid-19 coronavirus news Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Premier Ford describes Etobicoke storage unit party as “ridiculous”

Ontario Premier Doug Ford took the opportunity during his Tuesday press conference to comment on a Sunday birthday party attended by over 100 people in an Etobicoke storage unit, calling it “ absolutely ridiculous.” He added that looking at the data from that region there is probably someone positive in the group and spreading the virus around.

Doug Ford virus Coronavirus

Bill Kelly: COVID-19 vaccine news gives us a much-needed injection of hope

Bill Kelly is the host of the Bill Kelly Show on Global News Radio 900 CHML.

Bill Kelly covid-19 Coronavirus Vaccine Coronavirus

Doug Ford pledges increased testing in Ontario long-term care homes as deaths climb in facilities

COVID-19 testing in the province’s long-term care homes amid a rise in cases at the facilities.Ford says he is meeting with government staff Monday to discuss a plan for more frequent surveillance testing, which is conducted even if a person does not have symptoms.The premier says increased testing must also be combined with quick turnaround times for results.

Doug Ford county Ontario province Covid covid-19 Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Ford faces tough questions about transparency in COVID-19 response

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Monday faced tough questions about his government’s transparency when it comes to its response to the pandemic, with a reporter questioning who in the government decided on the threshold for Ontario’s colour-coded COVID-19 regions. Ford said the chief medical officer of health Dr.

Doug Ford covid-19 pandemic Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Ford says he ‘won’t hesitate’ to introduce another lockdown if COVID-19 cases continue to rise

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday he “won’t hesitate in a heartbeat” to introduce another lockdown if cases of COVID-19 continue to spike across Ontario, but said there’s “still time” for Ontarians to control the spread of the virus by following health regulations.

Doug Ford virus covid-19 Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Ford says vaccine distribution will be a ‘huge logistical operation’

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford addressed the recent announcement from Moderna that their COVID-19 vaccine has been found to be 94.5 per cent effective, stating that the distribution of such a vaccine in the province would be a “huge logistical operation,” especially considering the extreme temperatures needed for storage.

Doug Ford covid-19 vaccine Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Ontario opens application for PPE grant, rebate program for small businesses

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Monday his government is now offering a grant of up to $1,000 for small businesses needing to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE), such as masks, gloves or physical barriers. He also said the government is taking applications for a $300-million rebate program to help small businesses pay costs associated with property taxes and energy bills.

Doug Ford Government mask bill Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Ford calls out ‘bad actors’ holding private parties amid spiking COVID-19 cases

Ontario Premier Doug Ford called out “bad actors” who are flouting health restrictions in the province and holding private parties despite surging COVID-19 cases in Ontario, pleading with Ontarians to “have fun within your own household.”

Doug Ford county Ontario covid-19 Coronavirus

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

Bill Kelly: Why the secrecy, Premier Ford?

Related News