British Columbia on surpassed its record number of new COVID-19 cases it set just a day prior when 274 were reported on Thursday, provincial health officer Dr.

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

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

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Sri Lanka to consider vaccinating kids below 12

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

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International tensions causing higher gas prices stateside, experts say

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Mahindra Lifespaces offers group health insurance for homebuyers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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2 men shot inside Overbrook bar, police say

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

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

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

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Alberta restaurants, gyms have mixed feelings about scrapping vaccine passport

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

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Alberta removes Restrictions Exemption Program effective at midnight: Kenney

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Kenney announces removal of mask mandates for Alberta students

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces that all mask mandates for children 12 and under will be removed.

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Alberta will continue lifting COVID-19 restrictions in phased approach: Kenney

Premier Jason Kenney announces the final two steps in relaxing COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta based on hospitalizations.

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Alberta expands COVID-19 vaccination eligibility for youth

Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping announces expanded eligibility for youth to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

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The COVID-19 trends that will decide B.C.’s path forward

Global’s Keith Baldrey looks at what COVID-19 trends B.C. officials will take into account, when deciding on which restrictions to ease.

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Philadelphia man accused of road rage shooting in Montgomery County

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

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‘I think it’s fantastic’: Dr. Bonnie Henry on positive news surrounding Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine trials

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says Pfizer’s preliminary results from their Phase 3 vaccine trials are “really positive” news.

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‘If in doubt … don’t do it’: B.C. officials respond anew to confusion over latest COVID-19 rules

COVID-19.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix said there have been countless questions about new orders in the Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health regions that limit social interactions for the next two weeks in an effort to slow new infections.“This always happens when new orders come out because they’re across-the-board orders and we have almost an infinite variety of human activity across these health authorities,” Dix told a news briefing.Until 12 p.m.

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Dr. Henry clarifies confusion over new provincial health order

After days of confusion, contractions and questions, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has provided more clarity on the new round of COVID-19 restrictions in the Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health regions. Richard Zussman reports

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Dr. Bonnie Henry on additional law enforcement of regional COVID-19 restrictions

Speaking at Monday’s COVID-19 briefing, Global BC reporter Richard Zussman asks Dr. Bonnie Henry about how new regional restrictions will be enforced.

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B.C. health officials report 998 new cases of COVID-19, five additional deaths in 48-hour period

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announces 998 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, Nov.

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‘Call RCMP or bylaws’: B.C.’s new public health orders raises questions about enforcement

could be fined.On Monday, B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said under both the Public Health Act and Emergency Program Act, more people can enforce these new rules, including bylaw officers, RCMP officers, public safety officers, public health inspectors and WorkSafeBC inspectors.

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Lower Mainland grapples with tough new restrictions as COVID cases rise

COVID-19 order meant to curb a surge in cases.The two-week order bans social gatherings with people outside one’s household, suspends indoor group physical activities and freezes competitive team sports where physical distancing can’t be maintained. B.C.

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Vancouver Coastal Health rules contradict latest provincial health order

Much of the confusion over the latest provincial health order revolves around Vancouver Coastal Health’s interpretation versus what Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix stated about the new restrictions.

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Lower Mainland rec centres suspend group physical activities amid new COVID-19 order

COVID-19 in the region.British Columbia has seen an alarming spike in new cases of the virus in recent weeks, with the majority in the Fraser Health region and to a lesser extent, the Vancouver Coastal Health region.

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Coronavirus: B.C. imposes 2-week regional ban on social gatherings, indoor activities

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Coronavirus: Interior Health region sees noticeable rise in COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 cases on Friday.Provincial health officials say 24 additional cases were reported overnight in the region, which pushed the total number of cases in the area since the pandemic began to 845.Currently, there are 115 active cases in the area, with one person in hospital. B.C.

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B.C. health officials report shocking 589 new COVID-19 cases

B.C. health officials report a record number of new COVID-19 cases on Friday, Nov. 6. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is expected to hold a live briefing on Saturday, Nov. 7, with potential new orders.

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B.C. records shocking 589 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

COVID-19 cases reported in a day, with a whopping 589 new cases on Friday.In a written statement, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry also confirmed two new deaths, bringing B.C.’s total to 275.The majority of the cases were in the Fraser Health region (402) and Vancouver Coastal health region (146).Twenty-four were in the Interior Health region, 12 were in the Northern Health region and five were on Vancouver Island.The number of patients in hospital climbed by seven to 104 — the highest since April 21.

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‘We have to be so, so careful’: B.C. not easing rules around long-term care visits

COVID-19 pandemic won’t be easing any time soon.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Thursday that there are many challenges that need to be overcome before more visitors can be allowed in care homes.“We have to be so, so careful because outbreaks can spread so rapidly in care homes and it’s not just me and my loved one that I need to be concerned about, but it’s everybody in that setting,” she said.Henry said the rise in coronavirus transmission, particularly in the Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health regions, is having an impact on long-term care.

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B.C.’s top doctor explains how quickly the coronavirus moves through gatherings like weddings

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry explains how the longer incubation period and silent transmission of COVID_19 can go undetected, having an impact on gatherings like weddings where people come together indoors and share food and drink.

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Dr. Bonnie Henry not planning COVID-19 restrictions in regional hotspots

Speaking to reporters at her Thursday COVID-19 briefing, Dr. Bonnie Henry says that B.C. health officials are providing “minimum provincial measures that affect those settings where we see transmission events happening.”

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B.C. health officials report record 425 new cases of COVID-19 and 3,389 active cases

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reported 425 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, Nov.

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B.C. reports 335 new COVID-19 cases; sets records for active cases and people isolating

COVID-19 and people isolating due to possible exposure on Wednesday, as the province added 335 new cases of the disease caused by the coronavirus.In a written statement, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry also reported one new death, for a total of 273.

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Coronavirus: B.C’s top doctor says province has 1st school outbreak

British Columbia’s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Thursday that while there have been no new community outbreaks, the province has seen its first school outbreak on Wednesday.

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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

Coronavirus: B.C. breaks record with 274 new COVID-19 cases

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