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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

COVID-19 patients in area hospitals continues to decline but that has not relieved the pressure on hospitals, according to the region’s top doctor.According to Friday’s dashboard update, there are 75 patients in the three hospitals in Waterloo Region, including 20 who are in need of intensive care. Premier Doug Ford declares state of emergency amid protests at land border and in Ottawa Three weeks ago, on Jan.

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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

Doug Ford says the province is on track to “very soon” lift “almost all” COVID-related restrictions on businesses.The premier made the remarks during a press conference Friday morning, where he declared a state of emergency in the province due to ongoing protests and blockades, sparked by opposition to COVID-19 measures.Ford said he understands many people are frustrated, but urged the “illegal occupation” in Ottawa and at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor to end.“There’s no doubt these were the right decisions,” Ford said of his government’s move to impose measures in a bid to combat COVID-19. Timeline to lift all COVID-19 measures in Ontario coming soon, top doctor says “There’s no doubt they protected our hospitals from collapse and saved lives.

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

Middlesex-London Health Unit reported three deaths and 117 COVID-19 cases on Friday, compared with three deaths and 122 cases last Friday.The deaths involved three women in their 70s, 80s and 90s. The woman in her 90s was associated with a long-term care home. LHSC, meanwhile, is caring for 87 inpatients with COVID-19, 20 of whom are in adult critical care.As noted, LHSC is caring for 87 COVID-19 inpatients, with 20 inpatients in adult critical care.

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With low COVID vaccine uptake, rural US bore brunt of Delta surge

Rural US counties with low COVID-19 vaccination rates had 2.4 times more infections per 100,000 people than urban counties amid the summer 2021 Delta surge, according to a study published yesterday in JAMA Network Open.

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Reality check on Alberta politicians’ statements on schools, COVID-19 transmission and vaccines

#AbEd #AbLeg pic.twitter.com/NIDW973Tg0— Adriana LaGrange (@AdrianaLaGrange) February 10, 2022Dr. Chris Mody, head of the department of microbiology, immunology and infectious disease at the University of Calgary, said there’s no data to suggest children “pose absolutely no threat” as the education minister claimed.However, Mody said the correlation between symptom severity and viral load taken with the observations that children tend to have less severe symptoms could mean children have less viral load with a COVID-19 infection, with a caveat.

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FDA postpones advisory meeting on COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. regulators on Friday put the brakes on their push to speed Pfizer's COVID-19 to children under 5, creating major uncertainty about how soon the shots could become available.The Food and Drug Administration had urged Pfizer and its partner BioNTech to apply for authorization of extra-low doses of its vaccine for the youngest children before studies were even finished — citing the toll the omicron variant has taken on children.Kids between the ages of 5 and 11 are now eligible to get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.Next week, FDA advisers were supposed to publicly debate if youngsters should starting getting two shots before it's clear if they'd actually need a third.But Friday, the FDA reversed course and said it had become clear it needed to wait for data on how well that third shot works for this age group.

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‘10 Truths About Love’: Watch the ‘timeless’ rom-com on Tubi for Valentine’s Day

Los Angeles - Love is in the air — well, on Tubi it is! FOX’s free streaming platform kicks off its Valentine’s Day slate with "10 Truths About Love," a new original rom-com starring Camilla Belle and David LaFontaine. Written by frequent romance scribe Shannon Latimer ("A Whirlwind Wedding," "Ghosts of Christmas Past"), the feel-good movie features a thriving romance columnist Carina (Belle) who thinks she’s got her love life all figured out — until her longtime boyfriend unexpectedly breaks up with her.Meanwhile, Carina’s editor hires a new writer, Liam (Lafontaine), to work with her and give the column a male perspective. Subsequently, the two clash over their approach, but to prove himself, Liam offers to help Carina get her ex-boyfriend back.

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76ers wait on Harden's debut following big trade for Simmons

James Harden #13 of the Brooklyn Nets passes the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of their game at Golden 1 Center on February 02, 2022 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by d CAMDEN, N.J. - The oversized Ben Simmons magazine cover that hung inside the 76ers' training complex was gone.The former MVP acquired for the one-time franchise guard? Well, James Harden wasn't in town, either, and his debut for Philadelphia is on hold at least until next week.But yet another new era is soon set to begin for the Sixers as they chase their first NBA title since 1983, this time with the superstar pairing of Harden and MVP candidate Joel Embiid.The clock is ticking for Harden to win a championship.Harden, though, will not play for the Sixers in games Friday and Saturday night, and he won't play until he's evaluated this weekend by the team's performance staff.The earliest Harden could play for Philly is at home Tuesday against Boston.

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White House urges Americans to leave Ukraine in next ‘24 to 48’ hours; Russian invasion could be days away

WASHINGTON - The White House is urging Americans to leave Ukraine in next "24 to 48 hours," warning U.S. won't rescue civilians if Russia invades.The White House has expressed increasing alarm about the prospects of a war, and Biden has been looking to solidify support among European allies for economy-jarring sanctions against Russia if it moves further with an invasion.KHARKIV REGION, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2022 - Soldiers operate a military vehicle during the drills of the Ivan Sirko 92nd Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Kharkiv Region, northeastern Ukraine.

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Canada trucker protest: Ontario declares state of emergency over truck blockades

TORONTO - Canadian authorities Friday turned up the legal and public pressure on protesters to lift their blockades in Ottawa and at the U.S. border, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warning: "This unlawful activity has to end and it will end."Federal, provincial and local officials moved simultaneously on different fronts to break the standoff, which began with truckers and others angry over the country's COVID-19 restrictions and has morphed into a broader attack from the right on Trudeau and his Liberal government, cheered on by conservatives in the U.S."We heard you.

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COVID and Americans' Trust in Government

The Lancet, in part using Gallup World Poll data, demonstrated a significant correlation between trust in government and COVID-19 infections. The review looked at COVID-related outcomes, trust in government and interpersonal trust (along with many other variables) across 177 countries.

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Prince Edward Island to ease COVID-19 restrictions, allow larger indoor gatherings

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The province imposed what it called a “circuit-breaker” lockdown on Dec. 7 to smother an outbreak of COVID-19, the source of which authorities couldn’t identify.Morrison said the province reported six COVID-19 infections during the lockdown period, all of which she said were travel related.

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Nova Scotia pandemic budget projects $778.8-million deficit for 2020-21 fiscal year

Karen Casey is forecasting a $778.8-million deficit for the 2020-21 fiscal year.

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Nova Scotia reports 6 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday

COVID-19 on Thursday and said 50 active cases of the virus remain in the province.According to the province, three of the new coronavirus cases are in the central zone. One case is a close contact of a previously reported case.

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Nova Scotia introduces new COVID-19 restrictions for the holidays

Restrictions are being extended until early next week in the Halifax area. As Jesse Thomas reports, Nova Scotia has revised its gathering limits in time for the holidays.

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First COVID-19 vaccine distributed in Nova Scotia

The first COVID-19 vaccines were given to health care workers in Nova Scotia on Wednesday. Over the next several days nearly 2,000 people will get the shot. Alicia Draus has more.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia allowing up to 10 people to gather for holidays, but strongly discourages travel

Starting on Dec. 21, people in Nova Scotia can travel from one household to another for the holidays with a 10-person limit, though travelling far is strongly discouraged, said Premier Stephen McNeil.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia begins administering vaccine to health-care workers

With 55 active COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia as of Dec. 16, Premier Stephen McNeil said Wednesday marked a “major step in fighting the virus head-on,” as the first doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine were administered earlier in the day to health-care workers on the front lines of the pandemic.

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Nova Scotia reports 4 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The first vaccinations were given to around 350 frontline health workers in Halifax at a clinic near where the initial shipment of the vaccine is stored on the campus of Dalhousie University.A registered nurse with the COVID-19 unit at the QEII, Danielle Sheaves, was the first person in the province to receive the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday, the province said.Since Oct. 1, Nova Scotia said it has completed 91,747 tests.

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Manitoba, 3 Atlantic provinces to start 1st doses of coronavirus vaccinations

COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday.Manitoba says high-priority health workers will be getting the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine.

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Shipment of COVID-19 vaccines arrives in Newfoundland and Labrador

Nova Scotia to provide update on COVID-19 vaccine rollout In the video, Furey and Haggie embrace each other as they walk through wind and rain toward the plane while its cargo is unloaded.Furey says his plan is to begin administering the vaccines Wednesday.Haggie says citizens in the province are waiting and are eager to be inoculated against the novel coronavirus, which has led to more than 13,500 deaths in Canada since March.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec.

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Nova Scotia reports 6 new cases on Tuesday

coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the total number of active cases in the province to 57.Three of those cases are located in the central zone, two in the northern zone and one in the western zone. The province says all of the new cases are connected to previously reported cases.Since the start of the second wave, Oct.

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Nova Scotia to provide update on COVID-19 vaccine rollout

first allotment of 1,950 doses of the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Those who will attend the briefing include Dr. Gaynor Watson-Creed, Nova Scotia’s deputy chief medical officer of health; Dr.

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Potential COVID-19 exposure in New Glasgow

COVID-19 exposure warning for a location in New Glasgow.Health officials are asking anyone who visited the Century Snooker Club at 980 East River Rd. on Dec.

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Legal cigarette sales rose in Atlantic provinces during coronavirus bubble: study

legal cigarette sales in the Atlantic region have risen dramatically and the so-called Atlantic bubble erected to control COVID-19 may have helped dampen the illegal tobacco trade.An Ernst & Young report conducted for the Convenience Industry Council of Canada says while the sale of legal cigarettes rose over 20 per cent across Canada, the highest jump was felt in the Atlantic provinces.

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5 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, first vaccine doses to arrive

COVID-19 cases on Monday and said 57 active cases remain in the province.According to the province, two cases are located in the central zone. One is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada and is self-isolating as required.

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N.S. Health issues COVID-19 exposure notifications for two WestJet flights

All the potential COVID-19 exposure sites in Nova Scotia over the past 14 days The specific flight left Calgary at 11:14 p.m. MT on Dec.

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Nova Scotia extends deadline to book appointment for asymptomatic COVID-19 testing

book an appointment for asymptomatic COVID-19 testing until Dec. 18.The province’s previous deadline was for Sunday.Asymptomatic, rapid testing has been one of the tools Nova Scotia has been using to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the province during the second wave of the virus.

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Single-digit increases in COVID cases continue Sunday in Atlantic Canada

Nova Scotia reports 6 COVID-19 cases on Sunday Dr. Robert Strang, the province’s chief medical officer of health, called the single-digit case numbers a positive sign but said it was too soon to relax.New Brunswick reported two new cases Sunday, giving the province 65 active infections.

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Nova Scotia reports 6 COVID-19 cases on Sunday

Nova Scotia reports 7 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday One is a close contact of a previously reported case while the other is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. That individual is self-isolating as required by the province’s COVID-19 restrictions.The final case announced on Sunday is located in the western zone and is also related to travel outside Atlantic Canada.

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Nova Scotia issues potential COVID-19 exposure notifications for 2 flights

All the potential COVID-19 exposure sites in Nova Scotia over the past 14 days Health officials say the potential exposure applies to passengers in rows 20 to 26 seats J, K and L.The second notification is for Air Canada Flight 8210 from Toronto at 8:55 p.m. ET on Dec.

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Nova Scotia reports 7 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday

coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the total number of active cases in the province to 61.Three of the new cases are located in the western zone, two of which are close contacts of previously reported cases. One of the cases is an employee of Eden Valley Poultry, where an outbreak of COVID-19 was declared on Friday.

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Coronavirus: Walk-in testing available in Annapolis Valley and Kings County

COVID-19 testing for residents of Annapolis Valley and Kings County, after declaring an outbreak at a poultry plant.The Eden Valley Poultry Inc. processing plant in Berwick, N.S., is now closed for two weeks after four COVID-19 cases were reported there this week.After the plant’s closure on Wednesday, all 450 staff members have been tested, and retesting for employees is planned.In a provincial briefing on Friday, health officials said they are waiting for more than 300 test results to come back.

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Nova Scotia warns of potential COVID-19 exposure on flights, at locations in New Glasgow

coronavirus on West Jet flights and in New Glasgow.Public Health asks anyone at the following New Glasgow locations to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19:It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at either of these locations on the date noted may develop symptoms until Dec. 20.

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Nova Scotia Liberals keep high approval rate in 2nd coronavirus wave

COVID-19.Approval rates for Premier Stephen McNeil, who announced his resignation in August, also remained stable, according to a new report by Narrative Research.The report, conducted in November with 800 respondents, says satisfaction with the government is at 73 per cent this quarter, compared to 48 per cent in February.Nova Scotia, alongside its former Atlantic bubble partners, received praise globally for leading the province through the coronavirus pandemic and maintaining a relatively low number of confirmed cases.

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COVID-19 outbreak closes poultry processing plant in Berwick, N.S.

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Coronavirus: Outbreak declared at Nova Scotia poultry processing plant

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil announced Friday that a COVID-19 outbreak was declared at Eden Valley Poultry processing plant in Berwick, and that it would be shutting down for two weeks. McNeil said they have tested all employees and staff, and are waiting for over 300 test results.

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Nova Scotia extends holiday break for public schools

Nova Scotia announced Friday that public school students will have an extended holiday break “out of an abundance of caution.”According to the province, the last day of classes will be Dec. 18 and classes resume Jan.

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Nova Scotia to provide update on COVID-19

COVID-19.Nova Scotia reported four new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday and said 64 active cases of the coronavirus remain in the province. Nova Scotia reports 4 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, 1 at school in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia also reported another school-related case.

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Students, universities prepare for holiday travel outside Atlantic Canada during a pandemic

St. Francis Xavier University, said she’s a bit apprehensive about her flight back home to Toronto for the upcoming holiday break.“I’ll be nervous going on a plane.

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New Brunswick politicians accuse Opposition of politicizing COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine.The accusation came after a Thursday question period dominated by demands from Liberal MLAs for details on the province’s plan for the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out.

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New Brunswick gives COVID-19 vaccination details, Nova Scotia releases stimulus list

COVID-19 Thursday.Health Minister Dorothy Shephard said New Brunswick’s shipment of 1,950 doses of the Pfizer vaccine would be used to inoculate long-term care residents and staff, staff from provincial rapid COVID-19 response teams, ambulance workers, health-care workers involved in COVID units, seniors 85 and older and First Nations nurses.Shephard said the vaccine plan would be carried out by the provincial Emergency Measures Organization.“We know that vaccinating our entire province is going to be a long process,” Shephard said.

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Nova Scotia suspends water sample testing to increase COVID-19 testing capacity at QEII

testing of water samples for bacteria or chemical analysis to allow capacity for COVID-19 testing at the QEII centre in Halifax.With the QEII being the central site for water testing in the province, this suspension of service means the majority of Nova Scotia will not have water testing available until further notice. Not clear how private wells are becoming contaminated with bacteria, Town of Quispamsis says Bacterial water testing will still be available at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital and at accredited water testing facilities in the province.

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Nova Scotia reports 4 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday

COVID-19 lockdown isn’t easy, but these small Newfoundland towns are pulling it off Nova Scotia is also reporting another school related case. An individual who tested positive is connected to Tallahassee Community School in Eastern Passage.“The school will close to allow for deep cleaning, testing and contact tracing, and is expected to reopen to students on Wednesday, Dec.

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Few new cases announced Wednesday in Atlantic Canada as region awaits vaccine

6 new coronavirus cases reported in Nova Scotia on Wednesday He said they would also discuss the status of the Saint John zone, which has been under orange-level restrictions since Nov. 29 following a COVID-19 outbreak a long-term care facility.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Nova Scotia reported six new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday and said the province’s number of active cases is now 71.Newfoundland and Labrador had just one new case Wednesday, which officials said was travel-related.Officials in Prince Edward Island did not report any new cases Wednesday.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec.

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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
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