The City of Lethbridge is providing details on staff layoffs related to COVID-19. A total of 248 staff have been laid off: 244 casual positions and four permanent part-time roles. “To ensure that those individuals have access to employment insurance and so that they can apply for that,” City Manager Jodi Meli said Monday.

Included in those layoffs: transit, the public library, the ENMAX Centre, city arenas, the Fritz Sick Centre and the Galt Museum. “We are looking at all of our staffing models,” Meli said. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] “Especially as it relates to essential services.

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.

COVID-19: Stefanson says decision to drop restrictions based on modelling data, not protests

Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson said during a press conference Friday that the decision to eliminate all COVID-19 restrictions by mid-March was based on modelling data and encouraging hospitalization trends. She added that the government “does not make decisions that are this important to Manitobans based on protests,” referring to the anti-mandate protests taking place outside the legislative building, as well as near the Canada-U.S.

Heather Stefanson Canada hospital covid-19 Government

IIP in Dec dives to a 10-month low as covid hits output

Never miss a story! Stay connected and informed with Mint. Download our App Now!!

India information

Philadelphia police, FBI searching for suspect who robbed Broad Street Prudential Bank four times

Philadelphia police and the FBI are working to find a person responsible for four robberies at the same Prudential Bank branch. PHILADELPHIA - The FBI and the Philadelphia Police Department’s Violent Crimes Task Force is asking for the public’s help to identify a person who has robbed a Prudential Bank branch four times. According to police, the person robbed the Prudential Bank branch on 1722 Broad Street on Jan. 4, Jan.

information Twitter

COVID-19: Saskatchewan weekly report shows 5,401 new PCR-confirmed cases

In its weekly coronavirus update, the Province of Saskatchewan said there were 384 COVID-19 patients in hospital as of Wednesday, of which 206 were incidental infections.

covid-19 Coronavirus reports

Jeremy Giambi’s cause of death was suicide, coroner’s report says

Jeremy Giambi #7 of the Oakland Athletics gives a high five during a game against the Chicago White Sox at the Network Associates Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the White Sox.

Derek Jeter New York Usa state California Washington city Boston county White county Major county Los Angeles city Kansas City city San Jose county Oakland city Chicago, county White death prevention reports

Phoenix shooting leaves 9 officers hurt, woman critically injured; barricaded suspect dead

PHOENIX - An hours-long barricade situation in south Phoenix left nine police officers injured, one woman critically injured and the suspected gunman dead early Friday morning, officials said.The incident began after a woman had reportedly been shot in a home near 54th Avenue and Elwood just after 2 a.m. on Feb.

reports Man Southern

Massive crime spike stems from social unrest, COVID lockdowns destabilizing communities: expert

coronavirus pandemic is in large part to blame for the national surge in violent crime — not guns, an expert told Fox News Digital."We have crime because we have people," said Amy Swearer, a legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank. "Crime is a very complex subject."From the early 1990s through 2019, there was a national decline in violent crime, but the pendulum swung back in 2020, she said.RELATED: Stats show crime is spiking in Los Angeles"We’ve seen across the nation unprecedented spikes in homicide rates and other types of violent crime," she said.Within two weeks two women were killed in unprovoked attacks by homeless men in Los Angeles.

Usa Los Angeles city Los Angeles experts 2020 Citi

Friday marks deadline for Philadelphia officers to get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

PHILADELPHIA - Friday is the deadline for all Philadelphia police officers to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine or have submitted an exemption request. Officers who are not vaccinated by Friday, Feb. 11, will be required to wear two masks or wear an N95 and participate in daily testing.

John Macnesby covid-19 vaccine mask

Over 1.2 crore people aged 60 years and above yet to receive first dose of Covid vaccine: Govt

NEW DELHI :

Lok Sabha city New Delhi India covid-19 vaccine Health

Quebec sees big drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations, 39 more deaths added

Quebec opposition parties call for end of COVID-19 state of emergency Of the 2,214 patients, 164 are in intensive care — a drop of nine since Thursday.The province confirmed another 2,662 new COVID-19 infections, with 23,935 tests carried out on Wednesday at screening facilities.Daily caseloads, however, are not representative of the situation as testing continues to be reserved for priority groups. Quebec’s National Assembly responds to threats of violence: ‘It is unacceptable’ Quebecers have registered the results of 76.472 rapid tests on the new government website, including 59,388 positive results.Meanwhile, 30,651 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine were administered for a total of more than 18.1 million shots given out since the inoculation campaign began in December 2020.The confirmed caseload since the start of the health crisis has reached 894,613 while recoveries stand at 844,373.In a news release published earlier Friday, Health Minister Christian Dubé unveiled a new self-assessment tool online to help Quebecers know which isolation rules to follow depending on their situation.The tool is currently available in French only, but written guidelines are available in English on the Quebec government website, including new rules for those who contracted the virus on or after Dec.

Christian Dubé Britain France covid-19 testing infection

Now generate Ayushman Bharat health account no. from Aarogya Setu. Here's how

The integration

Bharat Health India covid-19 Health Mobile

Police: Florida parents locked adopted son in box inside their garage for 5 years

Tracy and Timothy Ferriter have been arrested and charged with abusing their teenage son by the Jupiter police. (Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office) JUPITER, Fla. - A Florida couple has been charged with aggravated child abuse after they allegedly forced their 13-year-old adopted son to live in an 8’x8’ box located in their garage, officials said.Jupiter police arrested Tracy and Timothy Ferriter after investigators said the child was forced to live in the structure for five years, since he was first adopted. WPTV reports that the teen was able to attend school, but was locked up the rest of the day while at home, police said.

state Florida county Palm Beach reports Provident

Premier Doug Ford declares state of emergency amid protests at land border and in Ottawa

Premier Doug Ford says he is declaring a state of emergency in Ontario and will enact emergency orders to end the protests that have crippled Ottawa for the last two weeks and have recently blocked the land border crossing in Windsor.

Doug Ford Sylvia Jones Doug Downey Canada county Ontario city Ottawa city Detroit county Windsor county Ford state of emergency

Antiviral coating can reduce COVID infections by 90%. Study explains how

Never miss a story! Stay connected and informed with Mint. Download our App Now!!

India information infection Infections

Kerala revises guidelines for gatherings at religious festivals amid Covid. Details here

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM :

India covid-19 gatherings Government

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

11.02.2022 / 19:17

35%

493

'I constantly work overtime but rely on credit cards': The front line Covid staff and their two year fight for a living wage

As a care worker in Salford , Yemi Opere often finds himself working overtime just to make ends meet.

crisis Citi Fighting

Woman, 4 children killed in Monroe County, Pa. house fire

KRESGEVILLE, Pa. - A late-night house fire claimed the lives of five people in Pennsylvania, authorities said.The victims are an adult female and four children, Monroe County Coroner Tom Yanac said.The fire broke out late Thursday night in the ranch-style home on Brook Road in Polk Township.

state Pennsylvania county Monroe county Polk information Twitter

Covid-19: Further 6,618 PCR-positive cases, 4,445 antigens logged

The Department of Health has been notified of a further 6,618 PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19.

Ireland Coronavirus

Stefanson, Roussin to update Manitoba’s public health orders Friday

Manitoba won’t be influenced by dropped COVID-19 restrictions in other provinces, Atwal says Neighbouring Saskatchewan and Alberta have already made moves to eliminate many restrictions in their provinces. On Wednesday, Dr.

covid-19 experts Health

Ontario COVID numbers: 1,829 people in hospital, 435 in intensive care

COVID on Friday, with 435 in intensive care units as figures continue to trend downwards.This is down by 68 hospitalizations and a decrease of 10 in ICUs since the previous day. Last Friday, there were 2,634 hospitalizations with 517 in ICU.The province recently began distinguishing between those who were admitted to hospital directly because of COVID, and those who were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for the virus.Of the 1,829 people in hospital with COVID-19, 54 per cent of them were admitted because of the virus, while 46 per cent were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for COVID-19.Of the 435 people in ICUs with the virus, around 80 per cent were admitted because of COVID, while around 20 per cent were admitted for other reasons.

county Ontario hospital testing vaccine

Alberta Health - Deena Hinshaw - Alberta Friday - Alberta Coronavirus - Chief medical officer of health to provide update on COVID-19 in Alberta Friday afternoon - globalnews.ca

Chief medical officer of health to provide update on COVID-19 in Alberta Friday afternoon

Alberta health officials will provide an update on COVID-19 cases in the province and the public health response at 3:30 p.m. Friday.

Alberta Health Deena Hinshaw Alberta Friday Alberta Coronavirus covid-19 quarantine Coronavirus

Alberta health officials to update COVID-19 cases and response Thursday afternoon

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health is scheduled to provide her daily update on the COVID-19 pandemic Thursday at 3:30 p.m.

Deena Hinshaw Alberta Coronavirus covid-19 ICU Coronavirus

Slave Lake deems Easter Bunny an essential worker during COVID-19 pandemic

The Town of Slave Lake has posted a video to make sure kids know what is an essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Easter Bunny Alberta Coronavirus covid-19 Coronavirus

Calgary’s unemployment rate is highest in Canada as Alberta’s jobless rate spikes

Calgary’s unemployment rate is now the highest in the country as residents deal with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alberta Coronavirus Canada city Alberta covid-19 Alberta COVID-19 Coronavirus

Expert weighs in on Kenney’s economic plan for Alberta, suggests PST could be an answer

While Jason Kenney’s televised address to the province on Tuesday night gave details on how the COVID-19 pandemic in the province could play out in terms of cases and deaths, some political scientists say the comments the premier made in regards to the economic future of Alberta didn’t provide a lot of specifics.

Alberta Coronavirus covid-19 Coronavirus Jason Kenney

Privately owned campgrounds in Alberta remain open amid pandemic uncertainty

Long weekends typically see Albertans heading for cottages and campsites in droves, but that’s not happening this Easter weekend as the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on.

Alberta Coronavirus province While covid-19 Alberta COVID-19 Coronavirus

Alberta liquor, cannabis sales remain steady during coronavirus pandemic

While British Columbia has seen a 40 per cent increase in liquor sales amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, its neighbour, Alberta, hasn’t come close.

Alberta Coronavirus Britain city Columbia, Britain covid-19 Alberta COVID-19 Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Alberta government proposes amendments to emergency act

The government of Alberta announced Tuesday proposed amendments to the Emergency Management Act in an effort to improve clarity and co-ordination between local and provincial responses to the coronavirus crisis.

Kaycee Madu Alberta Coronavirus covid-19 state of emergency Coronavirus

Table Top Café permanently closes 124 Street location due to COVID-19: ‘There’s just no way to make enough money’

Edmonton’s first board game café is being forced to downsize due to the coronavirus pandemic. Table Top Café owner Brian Flowers announced Tuesday his second location on 124 Street is permanently closed, effective immediately.

Alberta Coronavirus covid-19 Alberta COVID-19 Coronavirus

Alberta sees 2 more deaths from COVID-19

Over the last 24 hours, two more people have died due to the novel coronavirus, Alberta Health announced on Tuesday.

Alberta Health Deena Hinshaw Alberta Coronavirus covid-19 Coronavirus

Dozens of retired Alberta physicians, nurses signing up to help fight COVID-19

The province is adding more health-care workers to its arsenal in its fight against COVID-19.

Kerry Williamson Alberta Coronavirus COVID19 Alberta doctors Coronavirus

Patience running short for federal energy industry aid, Alberta minister says

Alberta’s energy minister says patience in her province is wearing thin for a promised aid package from the federal government for the oil and gas sector.

Sonya Savage Alberta Coronavirus covid-19 COVID-19 Alberta Coronavirus

Alberta Health - Jason Kenney - Deena Hinshaw - Alberta Coronavirus - Alberta to hear update on COVID-19 and provincial response Monday afternoon - globalnews.ca

Alberta to hear update on COVID-19 and provincial response Monday afternoon

Dr. Deena Hinshaw will provide an update Monday afternoon on the COVID-19 situation in Alberta and the public health response.

Alberta Health Jason Kenney Deena Hinshaw Alberta Coronavirus covid-19 Coronavirus

Youngest COVID-19 death so far in Canada is Alberta woman in her 20s

Alberta Health confirmed that the youngest victim of the COVID-19 pandemic was a woman in her 20s from the Edmonton zone.

Alberta Health Alberta Coronavirus Canada covid-19 Coronavirus Alberta Coronavirus

Alberta Health reports 69 new COVID-19 cases, bringing provincial total to 1,250

Alberta Health confirmed Sunday that there are 69 new COVID-19 cases in the province, bringing the total to 1,250.

Alberta Health Alberta Coronavirus covid-19 Coronavirus Cases Coronavirus

2 more deaths from COVID-19 in Alberta as case count reaches 1,126

Alberta officials said Saturday that there are now 1,126 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province, up by 51 since the day before.

Alberta Health Alberta Coronavirus covid-19 COVID-19 Alberta Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Stop sneaking into closed Fernie ski resort for hikes, manager pleads

The general manager of Fernie Alpine Resort is pleading with hikers to stop sneaking into its boundaries, which have been closed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Andy Cohen Alberta Coronavirus covid-19 bc coronavirus Coronavirus

Alberta suspends hospital parking fees during COVID-19 pandemic

The government of Alberta announced Thursday that as of April 3, parking will be free at hospitals across the province.

Alberta Coronavirus Alberta COVID-19 Alberta Health Services Coronavirus

AHS modelling projects 250 Albertans in ICU over COVID-19 later in April: Kenney

Premier Jason Kenney said that Alberta Health Services’ projections forecast roughly 250 people in Alberta will need beds in intensive care units (ICU) by April 22 due to COVID-19.

Jason Kenney Alberta Coronavirus COVID19 Coronavirus

Trisha Estabrooks - Alberta Coronavirus - Coronavirus: Will students return to Alberta classrooms this school year? Call is Dr. Hinshaw’s - globalnews.ca

Coronavirus: Will students return to Alberta classrooms this school year? Call is Dr. Hinshaw’s

As parents across Alberta struggle to work from home while trying to help their children with distance learning, the big question is: how long will it last?

Trisha Estabrooks Alberta Coronavirus covid-19 work from home Coronavirus

Health officials to update Alberta COVID-19 situation Wednesday afternoon

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health will be joined by other officials at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday to provide an update on COVID-19 cases in the province and the public health response.

Deena Hinshaw Alberta Covid Alberta Coronavirus county Centre covid-19 Alberta health Coronavirus

Coronavirus means some Alberta hotels close; changes for those still open

The massive drop in travellers because of the COVID-19 pandemic is having a major impact on Alberta hotels.

Alberta Coronavirus county Eau Claire covid-19 Alberta COVID-19 Coronavirus

2nd COVID-19 death at McKenzie Towne seniors’ home has families ‘extremely worried’

A woman in her 70s has died from COVID-19 at the McKenzie Towne Continuing Care Centre in Calgary, Alberta health officials said Monday.

Alberta Coronavirus county Centre covid-19 Alberta health Coronavirus

Jason Kenney - Adriana Lagrange - Sarah Hoffman - Alberta Coronavirus - Alberta Opposition tells education minister to fight for school funding or quit - globalnews.ca

Alberta Opposition tells education minister to fight for school funding or quit

The Alberta Opposition says Education Minister Adriana LaGrange needs to start fighting for students or quit and make way for someone who will.

Jason Kenney Adriana Lagrange Sarah Hoffman Alberta Coronavirus covid-19 Alberta COVID-19 Coronavirus

Alberta has 79 new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 621

Alberta Health announced 79 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the province on Saturday, bringing the total to 621.

Alberta Health Alberta Coronavirus covid-19 Coronavirus Alberta

Lethbridge increases shelter space for homeless population to prevent spread of COVID-19

The City of Lethbridge announced more space for its homeless population Friday to improve social distancing and access to self-isolation space.

Alberta Coronavirus covid-19 social distancing

Red Arrow closes shop in Alberta, lays off most staff citing coronavirus effects

Red Arrow Motorcoach has announced it’s suspending all of its bus routes in Alberta, effective Monday, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alberta Coronavirus Canada covid-19 covid-19 canada

Coronavirus: Edmonton police see ‘hate-related graffiti’ directed at Asian community

Several incidents of hate-related graffiti have been reported to the Edmonton Police Service during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Alberta Coronavirus China county Scott covid-19 Racism

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: City of Lethbridge lays off more than 200 staff members

Related News