Editor's Note: This commentary was published on Mar 11 on psandman.com and has been slightly adapted here with permission.___________________________________The other day, a new neighbor overheard us complaining about how slowly western governments were imposing drastic social distancing to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

He entered the conversation, saying, "It's not as if life as we know it is ending." He seemed a little anxious as he said it, contradicting his words.He was wrong, of course.

Life as we know it is ending for now, and the sooner people's mental understanding of this catches up with their gut understanding, the sooner people will demand and support stronger government responses.In recent days, several other friends have

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Community outrage prompts quick closure of Radnor Township CBD shop

CBD Kratom in Wayne, Pennsylvania has been shut down after opening in close proximity to two schools. WAYNE, Pa. - A CBD shop inside a former Starbucks in Wayne, Pennsylvania, has been shut down after township officials said it should have never opened in the first place. Residents in the town were shocked when they saw a big cannabis leaf outside the old Starbucks store in town. CBD Kratom, located at 218 E Lancaster Avenue, opened up in close proximity to Radnor Middle School and St. Katharine of Siena School. Less than one day after it opened, township officials say they shut it down alleging no business, building or construction permits were applied for.

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US moves Ukraine embassy operations out of Kyiv amid fears of Russian invasion

WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States is relocating its embassy operations in Ukraine from the nation’s capital in Kyiv to the western city of Lviv, officials announced Monday. The move comes amid a "dramatic acceleration in the buildup of Russian forces," at the Ukrainian border."We are in the process of temporarily relocating our Embassy operations in Ukraine from our Embassy in Kyiv to Lviv due to the dramatic acceleration in the buildup of Russian forces. The Embassy will remain engaged with the Ukrainian government, coordinating diplomatic engagement in Ukraine.

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Sheriff: Baby killed by speeding tow truck driver in northwest Harris County

HOUSTON - A tow truck driver has been arrested Sunday after crashing into another car with a baby inside in northwest Harris County, authorities said. SIGN UP FOR FOX 26 HOUSTON EMAIL ALERTSAccording to Harris Co. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, it happened in the 6600 block of Cunningham near W.

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Assam govt abolishes all Covid curbs; reopens school, colleges today

Assam government had tightened Covid curbs to contain the transmission of the Omicron variant of coronavirus. The state prohibited the entry of non-vaccinated people to public places, except hospitals. It said that all people are required to carry proof of being fully vaccinated while visiting public places/spaces. The state had allowed classes 9-12 on alternate days and had suspended offline classes up to Class 8.

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In Mumbai, Omicron found in 95 per cent of latest covid samples

Omicron variant that triggered the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic in late December and which has now ebbed in the metropolis, the city civic body said on Monday.

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Conestoga High School switches back to remote learning after school threatened over mask policy

Conestoga High School switched back to remote learning on Feb. 14 after the school received threats over its mask policy. BERWYN, Pa - Conestoga High School switched back to remote learning Monday after the school reported receiving threats. School officials updated the community with a special announcement from Superintendent Dr.

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Alberta students return to class with no mask mandate

Alberta kids who went back to class on Monday had one less thing to pack: a face mask. Morgan Black has more on the first day of the masking mandate in schools being dropped.

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The Ontario government has announced it will be fast tracking its reopening plans. Restaurant and gym owners react to the lifting capacity limits and vaccine mandates.

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Majority of Canadians want anti-mandate protestors to go home now: poll

New polling suggests Canadians have had enough of the protests, and while most indicate they’re tired of the mandates, few are happy with the way things have unfolded. Keith Baldrey has more on that side of the story.

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Ontario lays out plan to ease province’s COVID-19 public health restrictions

As hospitalizations linked to the Omicron variant decline, Ontario has unveiled its fast-tracked plans to remove pandemic restrictions on most businesses. Caryn Lieberman breaks down what rules are being lifted, which public spaces are affected, and the questions over what’s really motivating Premier Doug Ford.

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Edmonton police criticized for how convoy counter-protest was handled: ‘this is an operational choice’

Some people in Edmonton are angry with the way police handled the other side of the trucker convoy response on the weekend. While many drivers got away with blaring their horns and making noise in violation of a noise injunction, a large group of Edmonton Police Service officers showed up to threaten counter-protests with arrests and fines.

Premier Kenney steps up fight to win UCP leadership review

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is stepping up the fight to win his UCP looming leadership review. His chief of staff is stepping down to run a campaign to convince party members to keep Kenney.

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EPF & ETF NOT included in Surcharge Tax, assures Basil

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa on Monday (14) assured the Cabinet of Ministers that the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and the Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) as well as 9 other funds will be exempted from the 25% Surcharge Tax proposed in the 2022 Budget.It had been proposed in the 2022 Budget to impose a 25% Surcharge Tax on individuals or companies earning an annual taxable income of Rs. 2,000 million or more.Concerns were voiced by experts, opposition politicians as well as members of the government itself that the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and the Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) would also be subjected to the surcharge tax.They cited that any fund that exceeds Rs.

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Trucker protests: Trudeau invokes Emergencies Act for 1st time to aid convoy blockade response

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the never-before-used Emergencies Act on Monday, amid ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions.

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Photos: Kanye West, Drake and other celebrities at Super Bowl LVI

2 Chainz, Tyga, YG, Antonio Brown, Kanye West and North West attend Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)The Super Bowl is always one of the most-talked-about events of this year, drawing in a crowd from across the country.With the game taking place at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, the halftime show wasn’t the only star-studded gathering.Celebrities from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who hyped up the crowd in his old wrestling persona and introduced the game, to Kanye West in his black full face mask were spotted.RELATED: Mickey Guyton gives powerful rendition of national anthem at Super Bowl 2022This year, getting into the Super Bowl at the last minute meant a big hit to the wallet.

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Russian skater can compete, medal ceremony won't be held amid doping case

Russia's Kamila Valieva attends a training session on February 13, 2022 prior the figure skating event at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games. (ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images) Russian teenager Kamila Valieva has been cleared to compete in the women's figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics despite failing a pre-Games drug test, setting her up for an attempt at a second gold medal.Whatever happens on the ice, Valieva will not get a medal ceremony moment in Beijing.

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COVID-19: Saskatchewan businesses react to proof of vaccine requirement lifting

Saskatchewan government’s proof of vaccination health order, designed to stop the spread of COVID-19, is no longer in effect.That means Saskatchewan residents can attend events, go to restaurants and bar and work out with no limits.Business owners who spoke to Global News said they’re relieved — not because they think it’s the right or wrong thing to do, but because it’s one less thing they’re responsible for. Saskatchewan dropping proof of vaccination requirement “We’ve been operating throughout the entire pandemic and we’ve gotten pretty used to pivoting our business and changing on the fly,” Cierra Sieban-Shuback said.“So for us, it’s honestly moreso ‘normal’ than anything else.”Sieban-Shuback owns Living Skies Cannabis in Saskatoon.

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Nikki Bella Shares Health Update on Artem Chigvintsev's 'Terrifying' Pneumonia Battle (Exclusive)

Nikki Bella is opening up about fiancé Artem Chigvintsev's ongoing struggle with pneumonia. Nikki and her sister, Brie Bella, spoke with ET's Lauren Zima on Saturday at the 2022 Fanatics Super Bowl Party in Culver City, California, and the 38-year-old TV personality and pro wrestler shared some news about Artem's «terrifying» and persistent case of pneumonia.«He's doing well. He still has pneumonia, it's crazy!» Nikki shared.

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DCGI's expert committee recommends Corbevax Covid vaccine for 12-18 year age group: Report

Corbevax will be the second vaccine after Covaxin which has received EUA for those below 18 years of age. The Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical company will be submitting data soon for clinical trials done on children aged below 12 years, the news agency added.

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COVID-19: Ontario dropping use of proof of vaccine March 1, masking to remain

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Monday that the province would drop the proof of vaccination requirement starting March 1, though masking would remain in place. Capacity limits will also be removed on restaurants, bars and other indoor venues on Feb.

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COVID-19: Challenge on lifting mask mandate in Alberta schools denied in court

Alberta students are no longer required to wear masks in school, and kids 12 and under don’t have to be masked in any setting.Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports on how students and parents reacted on Monday.

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Ontario fast tracks reopening plans

A few days ahead of schedule, Ontario will be moving forward with its reopening plans and within a few weeks, the province is scrapping the vaccine passport program. Caryn Lieberman reports.

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Trucker protests: Conservatives ‘concerned’ about Trudeau invoking Emergencies Act, Bergen says

Interim Conservative Party Leader Candice Bergen reacted Monday evening to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoking the Emergencies Act to help put an end to the anti-COVID-19 mandates protests. “Conservatives want to see the end of the blockades, we want them ended peacefully and quickly and in a way that Canadians feel that they’ve been listened to, heard and respected by their prime minister.

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DA: Bucks County man sentenced for selling guns he stole from unlocked cars

Bobby Andrew Johnson, 25, was sentenced to six to 15 years in state prison for selling five handguns he stole from unlocked cars in Bucks County. (Bucks County District Attorney's Office)BUCKS COUNTY, Pa - A 25-year-old man was sentenced to six to 15 years in state prison on Monday for stealing five handguns and selling them, authorities said. According to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office, Bobby Andrew Johnson, formerly of Richlandtown, stole handguns and other objects from unlocked cars in Upper Bucks County from April 2018 to September 2018.Johnson is accused of selling five stolen handguns, including one which was found at the home of a minor, according to the DA. During an investigation into stolen guns in multiple counties, police were led to Johnson, who admitted he took items from cars and made about $30,000 in profits. A previous 2015 felony burglary conviction also prevented Johnson from being able to possess a firearm. He pleaded guilty to multiple charges including five counts each of not to possess a firearm, illegal sale or transfer of firearms, theft by unlawful taking, theft from a motor vehicle and receiving stolen property. In addition to his sentence, Commons Pleas Judge Theodore C. Fritsch ordered Johnson to pay $1,785 in restitution.

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Allens Lane in Mount Airy rededicated to honor Black leader Richard Allen

PHILADELPHIA - A street in Mount Airy was rededicated Monday to honor Richard Allen, one of America’s most influential Black leaders. Allens Lane was originally named after former Philadelphia mayor William Allen. He was one of the wealthiest in Philadelphia during his time, using his money to support public interests including the building of Independence Hall and the establishment of the University of Pennsylvania. William Allen also opposed the Declaration of Independence and was a known slave owner. The street has now been rededicated to honor Richard Allen, a former slave who started the African Methodist Episcopal Church, which became the first national Black church denomination in the United States. Richard Allen fought endlessly for racial justice and equality.

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Police identify man shot and killed in Delaware gym parking lot

Police say 21-year-old Kwa’jree Turner was walking to his car outside of LA Fitness in Bear, Del. when someone shot him several times.

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More than 47,000 boosters given yesterday; 744 community cases; 40 in hospital

The Big Boost Week continues to see tens of thousands of people going out to get their booster dose each day. Yesterday, 47,573 booster doses were administered across the motu – that’s twice as many as Sunday – and brings the total so far to almost two million doses.

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Trump's accounting firm says financial statements 'contain discrepancies,' aren't reliable

Trump Tower, home to the Trump Organization, stands along Fifth Avenue on June 30, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) NEW YORK - The accounting firm that prepared former President Donald Trump’s annual financial statements says the documents, used to secure lucrative loans and burnish Trump's image as a wealthy businessman, "should no longer be relied upon" after New York's attorney general said they regularly misstated the value of assets.In a letter to the Trump Organization's lawyer Feb.

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California mask mandate ignored by high-profile celebrities spotted enjoying Super Bowl LVI

INGLEWOOD, Calif. - Several high-profile celebrities were shown on NBC’s telecast of the Super Bowl flouting California’s indoor mask mandate.Social media erupted after seeing Jay-Z, Charlize Theron, LeBron James, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck enjoying themselves at the game without a mask while they were not eating or drinking, a violation of California’s indoor mask mandate that is in place until Feb. 15.Twitter users were quick to point out that children in California are forced to wear masks at schools where strict coronavirus restrictions include being forced to eat outside in the rain in some cases. "Here’s the video of every celebrity without a mask during the Super Bowl.

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Man, 21, driven to hospital by police after shooting in Hunting Park

A 21-year-old man was shot multiple times in the side Monday night in Hunting Park.

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Megadrought: American West's dry spell worsens to levels not seen in over a millennia

Nature Climate Change.The study calculated that 42% of this megadrought can be attributed to human-caused climate change."Climate change is changing the baseline conditions toward a drier, gradually drier state in the West and that means the worst-case scenario keeps getting worse," said study lead author Park Williams, a climate hydrologist at UCLA. "This is right in line with what people were thinking of in the 1900s as a worst-case scenario.

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Restaurant, gym owners react to lifting of capacity limits, vaccine mandates

On the heels of the Ford government’s announcement of the easing of restrictions, business owners in Ontario expressing a cautious optimism over the changes. Erica Vella reports.

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Two rings in one night - Rams safety Taylor Rapp gets engaged after Super Bowl win

INGLEWOOD, CA - JANUARY 9, 2022: Los Angeles Rams free safety Taylor Rapp (24) tosses the ball to girlfriend Dani Johnson after an interception against the 49ers in the first half on January 9, 2022 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.(Gina Fera INGLEWOOD, Calif. - Los Angeles Rams Taylor Rapp got two rings Sunday night at SoFi Stadium, but only had to pay for one. The third-year safety dropped to one knee on the field after the Rams' 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI, to propose to his girlfriend, Dani Johnson.The Rams posted the moment on their Twitter page after the victory after their second Super Bowl win in franchise history.

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Pharmacy technicians experiencing pandemic burnout, could lead to medication errors

LOS ANGELES - Like nearly every industry negatively impacted by the ongoing pandemic, pharmacies are no exception. According to a recent report from The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA), pharmacists and pharmacy personnel say they are being stretched thin and it could impact your health. According to a 2022 National Pharmacy Workplace Survey published in December, many pharmacy technicians and personnel working in the industry shared concern over stress leading to "occupational burnout."75% of respondents answered negatively to questions regarding them receiving enough time and personnel to safely perform or meet duties.Because of the concern of burnout, both the APhA and the NASPA say they identified many factors that could lead to technicians making medication errors that could negatively impact consumers. These factors that could contribute to medication errors include: "Addressing pharmacy personnel harassment and bullying by patients/consumers is critical. Pharmacy personnel should not fear for their safety when providing patient care and serving their community’s health care needs," said Rebecca Snead, RPh, executive vice president and CEO of NASPA.

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Local community battles opioid epidemic as CDC proposes controversial guideline changes

FALLS TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A Bucks County community in the throes of the opioid epidemic is questioning a new proposal from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that would loosen guidelines on prescribing powerful prescription drugs. "If the last 20 years tells us anything the medical community underestimated how addictive these drugs were going to be," Falls Township Police Department Chief Nelson Whitney said. The CDC's previous guidance, issued six years ago, helped slow the kind of prescribing that ignited the worst overdose epidemic in U.S. history.

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London, Ont. bars, restaurant owners welcome lifting of COVID-19 restrictions

COVID-19 pandemic to be undone.Premier Doug Ford unveiled on Monday that Ontario would be fast-tracking previously announced steps to lift restrictions, including moving the next step of its reopening plan up to Thursday instead of next Monday.Social gathering limits will increase to 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors on Thursday, while capacity limits will be removed in places such as restaurants, bars, gyms and movie theatres. Capacity at businesses such as grocery stores, pharmacies and retail stores will be set at the number of people who can maintain a distance of two metres.Less than two weeks later, on March 1, capacity limits will be lifted in all remaining indoor public settings, and proof-of-vaccination requirements will end for all settings.

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COVID-19: 35 more deaths in Alberta while number of hospital patients declines

COVID-19 fatalities in Alberta since the pandemic began has risen by 35 deaths, the province announced Monday.Alberta Health’s website said 3,776 deaths have now been linked to the novel coronavirus since the pandemic began, up from 3,741 on Friday.However, the total number of hospital patients with COVID-19 in Alberta dropped to 1,528 on Monday, down from 1,566 on Friday. The number of patients with COVID-19 in intensive care units also decreased slightly to 124 on Monday, down from 127 on Friday.According to Alberta Health, the province had 20,865 lab-confirmed active cases of the disease on Monday afternoon, down from 24,154 on Friday.Over the weekend, 2,647 new COVID-19 cases (1,146 on Feb.

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‘Broader enforcement measures will commence’: Alberta premier responds to arrests at Coutts blockade

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney responds after 11 people were arrested and guns, ammunition and body armor were seized by RCMP at the Coutts border crossing protest.

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Manitoba’s COVID-19 numbers: February 14

A look at where Manitoba’s COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU numbers stand to begin the week.

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Doug Ford says accelerated reopening, lifting of vax certificate not a result of ongoing protests

Ontario is ending its vaccine certificate system on March 1, when capacity limits in public settings and restrictions on social gathering sizes will fully lift as well, though masking requirements will remain for now.Premier Doug Ford insisted the steps are not a result of pressure from anti-vaccine mandate protesters.“Today’s announcement is not because of what’s happening in Ottawa or Windsor, but despite it,” he said Monday. Ontario to end COVID proof of vaccination March 1, mask mandate to remain in place “The extraordinary measures that we introduced during this pandemic were always intended as a last resort.

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Isabelle Huppert to Skip Berlinale After Positive COVID-19 Diagnosis

Isabelle Huppert has tested positive for COVID-19.

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Weapons, ammunition seized as 11 people arrested at Coutts border blockade

Alberta RCMP say they have detained 11 people after an investigation at the Coutts border crossing led to the seizure of more than dozen long guns, hand guns, ammunition and body armour.

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Tim Tebow talks one-on-one about expanding children’s hospital in Zimbabwe

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow continues to prove that his life’s work is off the gridiron, calling attention to the medical needs of children in hard-hit areas around the globe. Tebow’s foundation, along with the nonprofit CURE international, recently broke ground on a new ward on CURE’s Children Hospital of Zimbabwe, which the Tim Tebow Foundation will help fund. The ward, set to open in January 2023, will include 40 new beds and will allow the hospital to perform 2,000 surgical procedures a year for children who have treatable conditions."Our mission statement is to bring faith, hope and love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need," Tebow, 34, told FOX Television Stations.RELATED: 5-year-old Maryland girl diagnosed with rare autoimmune diseaseTebow, along with other advocates, has been touring parts of Africa — including children's hospitals — for the past several days to witness the medical plight of children.Tim Tebow encourages CURE Zimbabwe patient Ropafadzo during his visit for the groundbreaking of the new children's ward that will serve thousands more children in the years to come.

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US suspension of avocado imports part of conspiracy, Mexican president says

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador delivers a press conference about the results of Sunday's midterm elections at the National Palace in Mexico City on June 7, 2021. (Photo by Alfredo Estrella / AE / AFP) (Photo by ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AE/AFP via Getty Images)MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico’s president said Monday the U.S.

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Sarah Palin's lawsuit against New York Times dismissed

Sketch shows Sarah Palin in federal court in New York, Monday, Feb. 14, 2022.

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Ban on school mask mandates passed by Virginia House; Gov. Youngkin plans to sign

VIRGINIA - The Virginia House of Delegates banned school mask mandates Monday, handing a victory to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin after his effort to impose the ban by executive order stalled in court.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherThe measure already passed the Senate.

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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

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