Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 headed for its worst first quarter since 1938 amid growing evidence of the scale of the damage caused by the collapse in oil prices and business activity due to the coronavirus.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 119.06 points, or 0.53%, at the open to 22,208.42. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] The S&P 500 opened lower by 11.96 points, or 0.46%, at 2,614.69.

The Nasdaq Composite dropped 34.09 points, or 0.44%, to 7,740.06 at the opening bell. In Toronto, however, strength in the energy sector helped lift Canada’s main stock index in early trading.

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New Brunswick reports two more COVID-19 deaths

COVID-19: N.B. businesses ready to move on from proof of vaccination The province has reported a total of 306 COVID-19-related deaths since the start of the pandemic.Eighty-six people are hospitalized because of COVID-19 — a drop of three from Monday.

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Peeps launches new customizable marshmallow chicks

FILE-This illustration shows Peeps marshmallows laying on a table in Washington, DC. in 2021.

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At least five killed in Kyiv TV Tower attack, Russians warn of more shelling

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Former UFC champ Cain Velasquez arrested for attempted murder in California

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 17: Cain Velasquez reacts after his KO loss to Francis Ngannou of Cameroon in their heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 17, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Josh H MORGAN HILL, Calif. - Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is facing charges in a shooting in Santa Clara County, according to the San Jose Police Department.The shooting happened near the intersection of Monterey Highway and Bailey Ave in Morgan Hill Monday afternoon, officials said.

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IHOP’s National Pancake Day helps The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fight blood cancer

WASHINGTON - Tuesday, March 1 is the day to enjoy free pancakes while helping fight cancer!Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherIt's IHOP's National Pancake Day – where customers can enjoy a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes and make a donation to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).Donations will help with blood cancer therapies and treatments and are a part of IHOP's Month of Giving.You can get your free pancakes at participating IHOP restaurants until 4 p.m.

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Florida teen who tracked Elon Musk’s plane now tracking jets of Russian billionaires

ORLANDO, Fla. - A 19-year-old University of Central Florida student who went viral for tracking SpaceX founder Elon Musks' jet now has launched a new Twitter venture: tracking the jets of Russian billionaires. FOX 35 introduced you to Jack Sweeney, a freshman at UCF, in January after he made the Twitter bot @ElonJet that tracks Musk’s private jet and tweets his whereabouts. His story went viral after Musk reportedly offered Sweeney $5,000 to take it down.DOWNLOAD: FOX 35 NEWS APP | FOX 35 STORM TEAM WEATHER APPSUBSCRIBE: FOX 35 NEWSLETTER | FOX 35 Orlando on YouTube FOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Sweeney has now launched @RUOligarchJets to track the helicopters, private jets and commercial-sized airplanes of Russian Oligarchs.

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Mental health apps are gaining traction among doctors, patients

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Influencer in Russia goes viral demonstrating how to drive an abandoned armored vehicle

Russian troops are using armored personnel carriers in their invasion of Ukraine. (Gavriil GrigorovTASS via Getty Images) A social media star based in Russia has gone viral with a video demonstrating how to drive an armored vehicle, ostensibly targeting people in Ukraine who find military hardware that's been left behind."If you come across a free or abandoned armored personnel carrier, keep a life hack on how to start it, save it so as not to lose it," Nastya Tuman captioned the video, which she posted to her TikTok and Instagram channels.Tuman is a mechanic with millions of followers who posts videos working on cars and racy photos of herself.

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Ontario reacts as province lifts most COVID-19 restrictions

COVID-19 public health measures.Mask mandates remain in place but businesses like gyms, cinemas and restaurants no longer need to check patrons’ vaccination status and remaining capacity limits lifted for venues such as nightclubs, sporting arenas and concert halls. There’s also no longer a limit on the size of social gatherings.In north Toronto, as residents met up with friends and co-workers to grab a bite, several said they were comfortable with the restrictions lifting.Toronto resident Dan Cronin said he thinks it’s time for fewer public health measures.

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Asian grandmother struck in head with rock dies 3 months later

NEW YORK - A Queens woman who was struck in the head with a rock in a random attack the day after Thanksgiving died last week, her family confirmed during a news conference Tuesday.QuiYing Ma, 61, was sweeping outside her apartment when Elisaul Perez, 33, approached her and smashed her in the head with the rock, said police.The incident occurred just after 8 a.m. on 89th Street in Jackson Heights.Ma, who was originally from China, was taken to Elmhurst Hospital where she remained in critical condition before dying on Feb.

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Man sought for exposing himself, performing lewd act at North Philadelphia Station, SEPTA police say

Investigators with SEPTA police are looking to identify this man who allegedly exposed himself to a woman and performed a lewd act on the train in February. PHILADELPHIA - SEPTA police are asking for the public's help to identify a man who allegedly exposed himself and performed a lewd act on the train.According to authorities, the incident happened around 5 a.m.

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Donors making a difference: in the lives of women and girls

This week’s stories, gathered from our regional offices, show ways that WHO is using donor contributions to safeguard the health of women around the world.

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Quebec logs 14 new COVID-19 deaths as hospitalizations remain on downswing

COVID-19 as hospital numbers dipped slightly Tuesday.The number of pandemic-related hospitalizations came to 1,439, a decrease of seven within the past 24 hours. This includes 90 intensive care unit cases, a fall of four.This comes after 86 patients were admitted to hospitals across the province while 93 were released in the last day.The province recorded 698 new cases of the novel coronavirus, though this isn’t representative of the situation since PCR screening is limited to certain groups.

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Kenney to drop vaccine mandate for healthcare workers: document

COVID-19 vaccination mandate for staff, a move that experts say may unnecessarily endanger vulnerable patients.“Effective March 15, 2022, Alberta Health Services shall rescind its current Immunization Or Testing For COVID-19 Policy,” states a recent draft directive from Copping to Alberta Health Services that was obtained by Global News.Alberta’s former chief medical officer of health, Dr. Jim Talbot, questioned the rationale behind the proposed directive.

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Toronto Zoo to continue checking for proof of COVID vaccination

Toronto Zoo says it will continue checking for proof of vaccination against COVID-19, likely until at least the end of April.In a statement posted to social media, the zoo said that while the province is easing more COVID-19 measures Tuesday, it will keep all of its policies in place.“We understand that high community vaccination rates continue to reduce the risk of serious illness in humans,” the statement said. Capacity restrictions, proof of vaccination system eliminated as Ontario reopens further “Your Toronto Zoo’s animals remain vulnerable to the risks of COVID-19 infection, and as such we will continue to employ all measures that ensure their continued protection and wellbeing.

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Suspect in stabbing, vehicular assault outside Burlington County Wawa turned himself in, police say

Police say Anthony Cordero turned himself into police Tuesday morning after he was wanted in connection to a stabbing and assault from February. EDGEWATER PARK, N.J. - Authorities have made an arrest in the case of an aggravated assault at a Wawa in Edgewater Park in February. Police said the assault happened around 2 a.m.

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Molotov cocktails on the menu: Ukrainian brewery switches from beer to bombs amid Russian invasion

Molotov cocktails made at a brewery in Lviv, Ukraine, on March 1, 2022. Photographer: Ethan Swope/Bloomberg via Getty Images A Ukrainian brewery is mixing up Molotov cocktails instead of beer as war with Russia reaches a boiling point.Brewery owner Yuri Zastavny told "America’s Newsroom" Monday that he and his staff decided to use their own "chemical skills," supplies and labor to contribute to the fight instead of standing idly by."Once we understand what can come through beer -- because it’s no time for beer, we need to get other things sorted out – we decided to make Molotov cocktails because we can use bottles, we can use the people, and it was a grassroots idea."Zastavny’s brewery is based in Lviv, Ukraine, which he described as a "safe haven" for Ukrainians who escaped bombings in other areas.

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Queen Elizabeth Photographed for First Time Since Death Hoax, COVID-19 Diagnosis

Queen Elizabeth II was seen for the first time today since she was the victim of a death hoax. This was also her first virtual appearance since she was diagnosed with COVID-19 on February 20, 2022.

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's powerful speech moves translator to tears

KYIV, Ukraine - A German interpreter responsible for translating Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s speech on live TV Saturday evening was so moved by its contents that she abruptly stopped before she broke down into tears, she said.Translating for the German news service Welt, the translator could be heard getting choked up towards the end of Zelenskyy’s speech, before she apologized, a video online showed."Russia is on the path of evil. Russia must lose its voice in the U.N," said Zelenskyy, followed by the translator’s interpretation.The Ukrainian president, whose country has incurred countless losses across several days of a Russian invasion, then encouraged his people to be hopeful in the seemingly dire situation.KREMLIN SENDS 400 RUSSIAN MERCENARIES INTO KYIV ON MISSION TO ASSASSINATE ZELENSKYY: REPORT"Ukrainians, we know exactly what we are defending. We will definitely win," Zelenskyy added, as the interpreter began to break down.

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Documents: Pennsylvania man hid in NH woman's attic, took photos of her sleeping

SOMERSWORTH, N.H. - A Pennsylvania man who traveled to New Hampshire to meet a woman he met online hid in her attic, photographed her while sleeping, stole some of her underwear, and attempted to place a tracking device on her car, prosecutors said.Court documents made public Monday revealed details of charges against the man who was arrested after police found him on the roof of the woman's home earlier this month.The documents indicate the man met the victim on the paid subscription website OnlyFans and drove about 350 miles (560 kilometers) to the woman's home.Somersworth police said the man broke into the woman's home, stole her house key and had a duplicate key made. He came and went from the home several times, once photographing the woman while asleep, and spent time in the attic where police found personal items including a tracking device he intended to place in the woman's vehicle, police said.He's charged with four counts of burglary.

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Russia-Ukraine updates: Russian convoy nears Kyiv on day 6 of assault

KYIV, Ukraine - Russia’s war on Ukraine is now in its sixth day, with a miles-long convoy of Russian tanks and armored vehicles inching closer to the Ukrainian capital and fighting intensifying on the ground.Russia on Tuesday stepped up shelling of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, pounding civilian targets there. Casualties mounted and reports emerged that more than 70 Ukrainian soldiers were killed after Russian artillery recently hit a military base in Okhtyrka, a city between Kharkiv and Kyiv, the capital.Here's a look at things to know about the Russia-Ukraine conflict.Ukrainian authorities say the center of Kharkiv was hit Tuesday by renewed Russian shelling that struck the administration building along with residential buildings.

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Simmons not practicing, making game in Philadelphia unlikely

Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets and Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets look on against the Boston Celtics during the first half at Barclays Center on February 24, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that NEW YORK - Brooklyn coach Steve Nash doesn't expect Ben Simmons to practice this week, making it unlikely the former 76ers star will be ready to play when the Nets visit Philadelphia on March 10.The Nets are hopeful Kevin Durant will return from his left knee sprain later this week, but it appears Simmons is still a ways off after not playing at all this season.His back began bothering him as he tried to increase his workload, and Nash said Monday before the Nets played Toronto that Simmons is unlikely to practice this week.Acquired in the trade deadline deal that sent James Harden to the 76ers, Simmons said during his introductory press conference in Brooklyn that he hoped to be ready for the game in Philadelphia.

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Will Omicron BA.2 lead to Covid 4th wave? Scientists answer what's next

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Ontario COVID numbers: 914 people in hospital, 278 in intensive care

COVID on Tuesday, with 278 in intensive care units.This is up by 65 hospitalizations but a decrease of one in ICUs since the previous day. Last Tuesday, there were 1,038 hospitalizations with 319 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 914 people in hospital with COVID-19, 45 per cent of them were admitted because of the virus, while 55 per cent were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for COVID-19.Of the 278 people in ICUs with the virus, 80 per cent were admitted because of COVID, while 20 per cent were admitted for other reasons.

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Ukraine-Russia war: CCTV shows missile strike on government building in Kharkiv

Ukrainian CCTV appears to show a Russian missile strike a government building while cars drove past the building on the sixth day of Moscow’s invasion. "Fox & Friends" aired footage which originally appeared in a Sky News blog post on Ukraine. In the video, cars drive past the Kharkiv Region state administration building on the Freedom Square in eastern Ukraine. PUTIN'S 40 MILES OF KILLING MACHINES TAUNT UKRAINE'S CAPITAL: LIVE UPDATESWhen paused, a missile remains clearly visible just before a devastating explosion consumes the building.

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Fire in the sky: Yosemite’s 'Firefall' draws thousands to witness nature’s magnificent spectacle

make their way to Horsetail Fall on the eastern side of El Capitan, hoping to catch a glimpse of something spectacular.At the end of February, the setting sun hits Horsetail Fall at an angle that illuminates the top of the waterfall, making the flowing water look molten.General views of the Yosemite Firefall natural phenomenon at Horsetail Fall ending in a pinkish hue on February 24, 2021 in Yosemite, California. (Photo by AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images) Horsetail Fall isn't as popular as the more well-known Yosemite Falls or Bridalveil Fall, but it's still quite impressive.

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Delhi reports 344 new Covid-19 cases, positivity rate at 0.8%

Delhi in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative tally to 18,60,236, said the state health department on Tuesday. The positivity rate has reached 0.80%.

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Scottish Government announces 21 deaths and 7,497 covid cases in last 24 hours

The Scottish Government has confirmed that 21 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours.

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Scottish Government announces 'important changes' to Covid testing guidance

The Scottish Government has updated its guidance on lateral flow tests as the country continues to emerge from the worst of Omicron Covid wave.

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Texas primary 2022: What to know as 1st midterm election kicks off

AUSTIN, Texas - Texans head to the polls on Tuesday as the Lone Star State kicks off the 2022 midterm election season, picking their nominees for governor, attorney general, congressional seats and more.With the next state primaries not coming until May, Texas will be far ahead in offering the first glimpse of just how far to the right the Republican Party will shift in a state where many in the party have already tightened their embrace of former President Donald Trump. It will also preview what messages are sticking for Democrats.Incumbent Republican Gov.

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COVID-19 wastewater needs other data: researcher

Wastewater data has provided some key insight into COVID-19 decision making over the past two years and while still important, it may not offer the insight it once did.

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Some Saskatchewan businesses not ready to ditch masks as COVID-19 measures lifted

Saskatchewan entered a new era in the fight against COVID-19 on Feb. 28 with the lifting of all provincial mandates, but many are not quite ready to ditch the mask.

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Queen Elizabeth Recovers From COVID-19, Has Outing with Prince William, Kate Middleton & Their Kids!

We’re happy to report that it appears as if the Queen has recovered from COVID-19!

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Queen Elizabeth Is Seen for the First Time Since COVID Diagnosis, Returns to Virtual Duties

Queen Elizabeth II is back to her virtual duties! The 95-year-old monarch was seen for the first time on Tuesday since testing positive for COVID last month. ET previously reported that the queen is double vaccinated and boosted. After postponing several virtual events due to her illness, the British monarch held two virtual audiences from Windsor Castle with the ambassadors of Andorra, Carles Jordan Madero, and Chad, Kedella Younous Hamidi, as well as Soraia Maria Valls Pinilla. For the occasion, Elizabeth was seen in green looking to be in good spirits. In addition to postponing several virtual events due to illness, the queen also postponed a diplomatic reception planned to take place at Windsor Castle on Wednesday due to the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Though Elizabeth has avoided public appearances, ET previously learned that she was carrying on with «light duties» amid her COVID battle, which included keeping up with her red boxes, which contain government advisories and parliamentary papers at her desk. Last week, a source confirmed to ET that the queen did have her weekly call with UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.

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Queen returns to royal duties nine days after testing positive for Covid-19

The Queen has returned to her royal duties nine days after testing positive for Covid-19, Buckingham Palace have confirmed. Her Majesty, 95, felt well enough to speak to foreign diplomates after postponing a number of engagements last week. One Tuesday 1 March, the 95 year old received two audiences from His Excellency Mr Carles Jordana Madero and His Excellency Mr Kedella Younous Hamidi.

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South Africa records zero covid deaths, first time since May 2020

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Zoom’s sales growth slows as retreat from pandemic high continues

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7 1/2 hour BLACKOUT for Wednesday (2); Schedule announced

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Public Utilities Commission states that there will be a 5-hour power cut during the day and two and a half hours at night tomorrow (02).” PUCSL is reluctantly compelled to approve CEB request (due to nonavailability of fuel ) for 7 and half hours long power cut island-wide for tomorrow (2/3/22). Power shedding for all areas will be 5 hours between 8 am to 6 pm.

Explained: What is Covid tongue and how can you spot it

Omicron is causing 'milder' infections as compared to Delta, the variant has significantly changed the future course of COVID mostly because of 3 reasons. First, the variant spreads faster than the previously identified ones. Second, it shows immune escape properties. Third, people infected with Omicron have reported a wide range of symptoms that are distinct from one another. Recent studies have shown apart from flu-like symptoms like sore throat, fever and body ache, patients are also complaining of irritations in skin, tongue and other parts, which are less talked about but can be equally disturbing.

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Some sectors still heavily reliant on Covid supports at the end of 2021

The accommodation and food services sector continued to be heavily reliant on Government Covid supports in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

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State of the Union: Biden to hold annual address as world focuses on Russia-Ukraine crisis

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

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Nearly all COVID-19 public health measures are now lifted in Alberta

COVID-19 public health measures have now been lifted in Alberta.On Saturday morning, Premier Jason Kenney announced the province would move into Stage 2 of its reopening plan on March 1. Alberta to end most remaining COVID-19 restrictions on March 1 This marks the end to all indoor and outdoor public gathering limits, the lifting of capacity limits at large entertainment venues and the end of the provincial work-from-home order.

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Police: Woman dies after being shot in the head in Strawberry Mansion

Police are investigating after a woman was found shot and killed in Strawberry Mansion on Tuesday morning. PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that took place early Tuesday morning.According to police, officers responded to the 3400 block of West Huntingdon Street in Port Richmond after receiving multiple 911 calls about a shooting.Authorities say a woman was found on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to her head.She was bleeding and unresponsive, according to police.After being rushed to the hospital, she was pronounced dead at 4:31 a.m., police say.Police say there was no identification on her and she is currently listed as a Jane Doe.Chief Inspector Scott Small said the only items at the scene were a set of car keys near her body. No shell casings or ballistic evidence was found near her, according to Small.Police believe at least five bullets were shot because several houses on the street were struck by gunfire, authorities say.Several houses on Huntingdon Street were also struck by gunfire, according to police. This is a developing story.

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Queen enjoys 'reunion' with Kate, William and beloved great-grandchildren after Covid

Queen Elizabeth reportedly enjoyed a reunion with some of her beloved family as she continued her recovery from Covid-19.The 95 year old is said to have spent some time with Prince William, Kate Middleton and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis after coming out of self-isolation. Great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth, is also said to have enjoyed a catch-up with Princess Beatrice and her baby daughter Sienna over the weekend.

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Capacity restrictions, proof of vaccination system eliminated as Ontario reopens further

COVID-19 system has come to an end and capacity limits have been dropped as of Tuesday.The government said the two public health measures would be lifted as part of its reopening plan as the province inches closer to returning to life before the global pandemic began in March 2020.Businesses do have the option of keeping proof of vaccination in place if they choose to do so, the government said.Premier Doug Ford has also previously said the proof of vaccination requirement would be a temporary measure when it came into effect in September 2021.Physical distancing requirements and indoor/outdoor social gathering limits have also been dropped.However, masking in indoor public settings will remain in place. Ontario to end COVID proof of vaccination March 1, mask mandate to remain in place Masking is one of the last remaining provincial measures that has not yet been eliminated.Ontario’s chief medical officer of health Dr.

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Rally held in support of Ukraine at University of Alberta

As the war in Ukraine rages on, Edmontonians are turning to each other for comfort as many worry about what could happen to loved ones overseas. Sarah Komadina reports from a rally held at the University of Alberta.

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Fuel crisis brings Sri Lanka to its knees

COLOMBO (News 1st); A worsening shortage of fuel has brought Sri Lankans of all walks of life to mile-long ques across the island, with little hope for a solution over the coming days.“We have never experienced anything like this in our lifetime. It is a disaster”, noted a senior citizen, forced to queue up for hours for a few liters of fuel.The situation has worsened with farmers, already struck by the fertilizer crisis, left with no fuel for machinery used to harvest crops.

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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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