British Columbians caught flouting strict public health orders meant to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic could now face massive fines and even time behind bars.

In announcing “unprecedented” new powers on Thursday, Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said municipal bylaw officers would be immediately empowered to carry out the crackdown.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has banned gatherings of more than 50 people and ordered the closure of bars, restaurants and personal service businesses if staff cannot implement social-distancing measures.

Individuals are also required to keep two meters apart out in public. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] “I’ll remind everyone, Dr.

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Injunction granted to prevent protesters from blocking Ambassador Bridge

Ambassador Bridge border crossing in Windsor, Ont.Chief Justice Geoffrey Morawetz says the injunction will take effect at 7 p.m.He has asked a lawyer representing the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, which applied for the injunction, to send him a draft of an order.

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1,566 Albertans in hospital with COVID-19 on Friday, 23 new coronavirus deaths

COVID-19 receiving care in hospital on Friday, with 127 of them in intensive care units.That’s compared to 1,586 in hospital on Thursday, with 126 people in the province’s ICUs. Reality check on Alberta politicians’ statements on schools, COVID-19 transmission and vaccines On Tuesday, Premier Jason Kenney announced his plan to relax COVID-19 measures.

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TSA 'highly concerned' with number of guns found on travelers at Philadelphia airport last year

PHILADELPHIA - The Transportation Security Administration at Philadelphia International Airport said it’s "highly concerned" about the number of firearms it took from passengers last year.Federal Security Director Gerardo Spero reports that the agency scanned around eight million passengers in 2021 and confiscated 39 weapons. That figure far outpaces the number of firearms the agency confiscated in the previous two years.Spero said he does not know what motivates people to carry guns to the airport, but he knows "guns and airports don’t mix."The TSA demonstrated for reporters Friday how a pistol can be safely transported by air.

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Ontario under state of emergency as police prepare for third weekend of convoys

Ontario’s premier has called a state of emergency following days of blockades at the country’s largest border crossing. This move is applauded by federal officials who are asking protesters to go home as police forces expect demonstrations across the country to ramp up over the weekend.

Covid booster efficacy wanes substantially by fourth month - study

The efficacy of third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines wanes substantially by the fourth month after administration, a new study by the US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention has said.

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What is bebtelovimab? US authorizes new antibody drug to fight omicron

A monoclonal treatment site located in a tent is closed for patients on January 25, 2022 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) WASHINGTON - U.S. health regulators on Friday authorized a new antibody drug that targets the omicron variant, a key step in restocking the nation's arsenal against the latest version of COVID-19.The Food and Drug Administration said it cleared the Eli Lilly drug for adults and adolescent patients with mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19.

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How Muhammad Ali, African American Muslims established Houston’s most historic mosque

HOUSTON - It’s no secret Houston has a bustling Muslim population with residents stemming from all walks of life. There’s a rich tapestry of work focusing on the legacy left behind by Muslims in this city, yet little has been touched on when it comes to African American efforts. For example, Houston’s oldest and most historic mosque, Houston Masjid Al-Islam, located in the 6600 block of W Bellfort Ave.

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AirTag stalking: Apple cracking down on unwanted tracking

AirTag clipped onto a bag. Apple announced it’s cracking down on unwanted tracking among AirTag users, according to a company news release. AirTags launched last April for $29 apiece and allows users to keep track of their personal items, such as keys, wallets, purses, backpacks and luggage through Apple's "Find My' app. But the seemingly harmless tool is being used by some to stalk people and even commit car thefts. Police departments have called this recent string of crimes "AirTag stalking." "We’ve become aware that individuals can receive unwanted tracking alerts for benign reasons, such as when borrowing someone’s keys with an AirTag attached or when traveling in a car with a family member’s AirPods left inside," the tech giant wrote in an update on its website Thursday.

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MRI hours at Saskatoon hospital reduced due to ‘recent critical shortage’: SHA

MRI department at Royal University Hospital has decreased to the point where health officials have decide to scale back hours of operation, creating concerns about wait times for the service.A memo sent earlier this week to Saskatoon physicians and staff within the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) cites “ongoing recruitment challenges” due to a “recent critical shortage of MRI technologists.” Saskatchewan moves to end COVID-19 public health orders The shortage means the department at RUH will only operate from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Eagerly awaited COVID lifesavers molnupiravir, Paxlovid now wait for patients

Supplies of the eagerly awaited oral COVID-19 antiviral prescription medications are slowly arriving at US pharmacies, but despite strong evidence that they can help reduce symptoms and prevent severe illness, federal data and experts suggest that many patients don't know about them or don't want to take them.

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New Jersey court dismisses officers' union vaccine mandate suit

FILE - RN inoculates a woman at a COVID-19 vaccine. TRENTON - A New Jersey appeals court rejected a lawsuit from law enforcement unions challenging Gov.

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COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5 delayed as Pfizer extends trial

In a sudden turnabout, Pfizer and BioNTech today announced they were delaying the application process for an emergency use authorization (EUA) for their vaccine for children ages 6 months to 4 years old, and gathering more information on two and three doses of the vaccine.

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COVID-19: Wastewater shows decline of virus in Waterloo Region may have hit a wall

COVID-19 wastewater signal in the last few weeks has slowed or plateaued at all sites,” medical officer of health Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang told reporters on Friday morning.

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Despite decline in patients, Waterloo hospitals remain ‘under great pressure’: Wang

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Ambassador Bridge protest blockade disrupts car manufacturing sector

As protesters remain at the Ambassador Bridge, the blockade disrupting the busiest border crossing between Canada and the U.S. is taking a toll on economies on both sides.

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Covid-19 Ayrshire: List of next week's vaccination drop-ins as residents urged to roll up sleeves for jabs

Ayrshire residents are being urged to roll up their sleeves for Covid-19 vaccination jabs.

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Ontario on track to remove ‘almost all restrictions’ on businesses ‘very soon,’ Doug Ford says

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COVID-19: MLHU reports 3 deaths, LHSC has 87 COVID inpatients

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Coronavirus: Interior Health region now at 128 confirmed cases of COVID-19

There are now 128 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Interior Health region, the provincial government announced on Saturday.

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3 more COVID-19 deaths in B.C., but number of new cases lowest in weeks

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Experts concerned about warm days ahead as Okanagan residents struggle with physical distancing

Canadians are being urged by the federal and provincial government to stay at home.

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BC Ferries to slash service levels by half during coronavirus pandemic

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List of seniors’ homes at centre of B.C.’s coronavirus outbreak

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Richmond man busted for selling black-market masks during COVID-19 crisis

Bylaw officers confiscated a shipment of around 1,000 masks that they allegedly arranged to buy from a Richmond man in a sting operation on Tuesday.

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UBC medical students organize PPE donations to help front-line workers fight COVID-19

A group of medical students at the University of British Columbia are working to collect personal protective equipment for hospital staff and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis.

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Tech sector to help B.C. acquire personal protective gear

British Columbia is looking within its own borders to address growing concerns of shortages of personal protective equipment.

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Coronavirus: Confirmed cases of COVID-19 rise to 107 in Interior Health region

The Interior Health region now has 107 confirmed cases of COVID-19, the provincial government announced on Tuesday.

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B.C. coronavirus update for March 30

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Coronavirus: 94 cases of COVID-19 in the Interior Health region

The Interior Health Authority (IHA) has recorded 94 cases of COVID-19, health officials said on Monday.

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Coronavirus: B.C. announces 77 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Interior Health region

There are now 27 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in the Interior Health region, the provincial government announced on Saturday.

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Coronavirus: B.C. health officials to provide Saturday update on COVID-19

B.C. health officials will provide their latest update on the novel coronavirus in the province on Saturday.

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Vancouver Tim Hortons gets licence yanked for breaking coronavirus health order

The City of Vancouver has pulled the business licence of a Tim Hortons cafe for failing to comply with a provincial health order aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19.

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B.C.’s top doctor announces new orders to help reduce COVID-19 spread

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announces new orders under the Public Health Act that will help ensure the support British Columbians during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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B.C. health officials report 66 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

During a press conference held Thursday, March 26, B.C. health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announces the number of positive cases of novel coronavirus in the province, bringing the total to 725 confirmed cases..

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B.C. health officials to provide Thursday update on coronavirus response

B.C. health officials are scheduled to provide their daily update on the province’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic at 3 p.m. PT.

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TransLink to limit seating on buses to curb spread of coronavirus

TransLink is moving to limit seating on buses in Metro Vancouver to enforce physical distancing rules during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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B.C. implements new measures to protect supply chain amid COVID-19 crisis

The B.C. government is taking new measures to protect supply chains during the novel coronavirus crisis.

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Hoarding, reselling essential goods banned in B.C. amid coronavirus emergency

The B.C. government announced sweeping new rules Wednesday to crack down on private stockpiling and profiteering off of essential goods during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: B.C. to give update on next steps under state of emergency

The B.C. government is expected to announce next steps under the provincial state of emergency for COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: T-shirts with portraits of Canada’s top doctors on sale for charity

A Calgary business has released three limited edition T-shirts featuring some of Canada’s top doctors, who have become the faces of government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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It’s safe to conceive a child during coronavirus pandemic, says B.C’s top doctor

B.C.’s top doctor says it is still safe for people to try and conceive a child amidst the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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B.C. health officials report 145 new COVID-19 cases, for a total of 617

During a press conference held Tuesday, March 24, B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announces the number of new cases reported in a 48-hour period.

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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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