Ontario Premier Doug Ford says all long-term care and high-risk retirement homes will receive vaccinations by Feb. 15 despite a shortage of Pfizer vaccines.

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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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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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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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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

COVID-19 who have high risk of progression of the disease.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Woolwich pastor faces fine of up to $100,000 for Sunday service ignoring COVID-19 lockdown

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Ontario closer to requiring all arriving international travellers at Pearson airport to get coronavirus tests

Ontario government is closer to requiring all international travellers arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport to be tested for coronavirus if the federal government fails to enact a similar requirement, a senior provincial government source tells Global News.The source, who wasn’t authorized to speak publicly, said Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, is “strongly considering” issuing a Section 22 order under the province’s Health Protection and Promotion Act.As of Wednesday evening, it wasn’t clear when that order might be issued.The development comes just a day after Premier Doug Ford touted a pilot program that saw more than 6,800 international passengers be tested on a voluntary basis.

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Coronavirus: Doug Ford doubles down on mandatory vaccines for international travellers

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on the federal government to implement mandatory COVID-19 testing for incoming international travellers. Shallima Maharaj reports.

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Coronavirus: Ford says Trudeau, feds need to be ‘fighting’ for COVID-19 vaccines

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the federal government should be “fighting for our vaccines for Canada,” adding that it’s “the single number one job right now.” Ford said Monday during a briefing that the federal government notified them on Friday that Ontario would receive no Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dose deliveries this week, and to expect a smaller amount the following week.

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Coronavirus: Ford says COVID-19 vaccinations for vulnerable seniors, caretakers running ‘well ahead of schedule’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Monday that the province is accelerating COVID-19 vaccinations for vulnerable seniors and those who take care of them, stating they are running “well ahead of schedule.” Ford said he has asked Gen. Rick Hillier of the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force to complete all long-term care homes and high-risk retirement homes provincewide by Feb.

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Coronavirus: Ontario officials discuss COVID-19 outbreak at Barrie nursing home

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Health Minister Christine Elliott answered questions on Monday about Roberta Place, a nursing home in Barrie, Ont. that’s seen 27 COVID-19 deaths and almost all residents infected with the virus as of Friday.

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Coronavirus: Ford says Waterloo church accused of holding in-person service was ‘careless and irresponsible’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford commented Monday on a church in the Waterloo Region that is accused of holding an in-person service Sunday despite a court order compelling it to comply with COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, calling it “careless and irresponsible.”

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COMMENTARY: Why COVID-19 messaging should focus on policy successes, not fear

act.“We are in a crisis. That is how I can describe it.

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Coronavirus: Feds send mobile health units to GTA to address hospital capacity crunch

COVID-19 is placing on hospitals.The units will bring an additional 200 hospital beds to the area, to help free up space for people who need intensive care, and will provide medical equipment and supplies.Ontario’s hospitals have been struggling with capacity challenges for weeks because of surging COVID-19 cases, especially in hot spots. Ontario boards gear up to quickly reopen some schools as Ford government issues directive On Monday, the province said a new hospital set to open in Vaughan, Ont., will be used to help relieve the capacity crunch.Premier Doug Ford said some patients from overcrowded Greater Toronto Area hospitals would be transferred to Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital when it opens on Feb.

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Coronavirus: Toronto’s mayor speaks to Pfizer about improving COVID-19 vaccine production

COVID-19 vaccine.Mayor John Tory says he wanted to make Canada’s case after the company said it could not fulfil next week’s order from the federal government. Doug Ford says Ontario will run out of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines by end of next week Tory follows Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, among others, in urging the manufacturer to up production.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Tory says he initiated the conversation in consultation with Ottawa.

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1st round of COVID-19 vaccinations complete at LTC homes in 7 regions across Ontario

COVID-19 vaccinations has now been completed in long-term-care homes in seven regions across the province.That list includes Toronto, Peel, York and Windsor-Essex, the four regions with the highest COVID-19 transmission rates, as well as Ottawa, Durham Region and Simcoe Muskoka. Ontario reports 2,632 new coronavirus cases, 46 more deaths “This is the first of many victories to come against this deadly and ruthless enemy we face,” Premier Doug Ford said in a statement.

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Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine delay will affect Ontario immunization plan

Premier Doug Ford is expressing frustration about a major hurdle when it comes to his government’s COVID-19 immunization plan. Delivery of more doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is delayed and that has Ford and his ministers seriously concerned asking for answers from the federal government, the company, and the incoming U.S.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Jan. 19

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Tuesday.Ontario Premier Doug Ford has issued a plea to U.S. president-elect Joe Biden for help in obtaining more Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines amid a shortage of doses in Canada.Ford made the comments during a press conference on Tuesday after the federal government announced that Canada will be receiving zero Pfizer doses next week.“My American friends, help us out.

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Coronavirus: Ford says long-term care home vaccination target met ahead of schedule

Premier Doug Ford on Tuesday announced that Ontario has met its target of Jan. 21 of vaccinating all those in long-term care homes in the four hardest-hit regions.

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Coronavirus: Ford responds to criticism from PM over long-term care homes, says Ontario needs vaccines

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Tuesday was asked about criticism directed towards the province’s long-term care homes by PM Justin Trudeau earlier in the day, responding that if they had the vaccines “we’d have it in their arms” and that everything would be “hunky-dory.”

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Coronavirus: Doug Ford lashes out at Pfizer for vaccine delay: “Where are our vaccines?”

During a COVID-19 briefing update on Tuesday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford became fired up when discussing the ongoing delay of vaccine shipments from Pfizer to Canada. Ford said that if he was prime minister, he’d “be up that guys ying-yang with a firecracker, he wouldn’t know what hit him” he said referring to a Pfizer executive.

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Ontario Premier Ford says ‘no reason’ to offer paid sick leave program

When asked if he would give Ontarians more paid sick days after the Toronto Board of Health recommended it, Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Monday said there’s “no reason” for the province to “jump in.” Ford added that only $270 million out of $1.1 billion from Canada’s safe re-start program has been used, and the province is having discussions with the federal government to perhaps change the program.

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Coronavirus: Ontario’s 1st new hospital in over 30 years to open in Vaughan, Ont. in coming weeks

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday in “a few short weeks,” the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital in Vaughan, Ont. will open and will be the first newly built hospital in the province in over 30 years, expanding capacity for COVID-19 care.

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Coronavirus: Ontario to provide $125 million to add over 500 critical care beds in pandemic hot-spots

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Monday that the provincial government will provide $125 million in funding for more than 500 additional critical care beds in hospitals in COVID-19 hot-spots across the province as case numbers and hospitalizations spike.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Jan. 17

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Sunday.A COVID-19 vaccination clinic is set to open at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Monday.Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor John Tory toured the facility on Sunday.The clinic will help to test and adjust COVID-19 vaccination sites in non-hospital settings, officials said.After around six to eight weeks after the clinic begins operating, the city will provide a “thoroughly evaluated” playbook for setting up vaccination clinics throughout the rest of the city and the province as officials prepare for mass vaccinations.The clinic at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre will initially administer the Moderna vaccine to a select group of health-care workers.

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‘Precarious work is a health hazard’: When staying home isn’t an option

COVID-19.Last week, the Ontario government’s stay-at-home order came into effect and the province entered its second state of emergency.“By doing the right thing and staying home, you can stay safe and save lives,” Premier Doug Ford said at a press conference at Queen’s Park.READ MORE: Coronavirus: Ontario government’s stay-at-home order now in effect It seems simple enough, but experts say when you take into account the hundreds of thousands of essential workers in health-care, transportation and other industries, staying home may not be an option.Dr.

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Ontario MPP kicked out of Ford’s caucus after letter claims ‘lockdowns are deadlier than COVID’

coronavirus cases, deaths and hospitalizations.“The lockdowns are deadlier than COVID,” wrote Roman Baber, MPP for Toronto’s York-Centre riding, as the title of his letter to the premier posted on social media Friday morning. Baber had been elected as a Progressive Conservative MPP in the 2018 provincial election.“I wrote a respectful letter to Premier Ford, asking to end the Lockdown.

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Livestream performances delayed, cancelled with Ontario’s new coronavirus restrictions

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]And the City of Toronto has delayed the Jan.

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Coronavirus: Ontario government’s stay-at-home order now in effect

Ontario government‘s stay-at-home order is now in effect across the province as officials grapple with trying to slow the spread of coronavirus.The order, which was the subject of confusion after details were gradually released throughout the day on Wednesday, came into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday.

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Confusion over Ontario’s new stay-at-home order

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province’s stay-at-home order is clear, but plenty of other people disagree. Abigail Bimman looks at the confusion surrounding the province’s latest COVID-19 crackdown.

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How will stay-at-home orders impact London, Ont.?

attempts to clarify what is essential under the COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home order, so, too, are officials in London, Ont.The local health unit is providing details on its website, while the City of London is announcing changes to in-person services.Police, meanwhile, are explaining how enforcement may look while stressing that the force is still waiting for details from the province.

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Coronavirus: How will Kingston navigate Ontario’s state of emergency

COVID-19 across the province.“Under this order, everyone must stay home and only go out for essential trips to pick up groceries, or go to medical appointments,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday, adding that walking pets or exercising is still permitted.The announcement has sparked confusion about what is “essential” and how police and bylaw officers might enforce the province’s stay-at-home orders. Ontario attempts to clarify what is essential under COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home order Kingston police and Kingston city bylaw will be allowed to ticket people for not complying with the state of emergency, but both say they are still waiting for additional information from the province on how exactly enforcement would work.

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Ontario attempts to clarify what is essential under COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home order

Coronavirus: Ontario declares 2nd state of emergency, issues stay-at-home order “Under this order, everyone must stay home and only go out for essential trips to pick up groceries, or go to medical appointments,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday, adding that walking pets or exercising is still permitted.The announcement left many people looking for clarification as to what they were and weren’t still permitted to do over the next month, so a government spokesperson provided some clarification on Wednesday.“Ontario is a big, diverse province,” Travis Kann explained in an email while noting that residents in the city of Toronto would have easier access to online shopping than those in more remote areas.“As such, and as we have from

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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: Ontario government commits to vaccinating all long-term care workers, residents by Feb. 15 despite vaccine shortage

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