various studies that show mask-wearing is effective in decreasing the spread of COVID-19.“Many physicians look at this and say: ‘We cannot understand why masks are not mandatory,'” said Sawyer.Sawyer’s sentiments are echoed in an open letter to Alberta Health officials penned by members of the medical science community.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The letter, signed by more than 30 members as of Monday, reads in part:“Having reviewed the literature, which is supported by the latest WHO guidance, we wanted to offer our thoughts on the issue.“We are respectfully requesting that strong consideration be given to the recommendation of mandatory mask policies to help protect more Canadians.” The group.

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35% spike in COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka; 15% increase in COVID deaths

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has recorded a 35% spike in COVID-19 cases compared to the first week of February 2022.Dr. Anwar Hamdani, attached to the Ministry of Health speaking to News 1st said that COVID-19 fatalities have also spiked by 15 %.He urged the general public to immediately obtain the booster dose against COVID-19 if they are yet to do so.He further noted that a mobile vaccination drive is in effect to vaccinate some 1.1 million Sri Lankans who remain unvaccinated.

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Aditya Birla Health Insurance inks bancassurance partnership with Utkarsh SFB

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Minneapolis school bus driver shot in head

A bus driver suffered injuries on Wednesday after being shot in Minneapolis. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A school bus driver was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday after being shot in the head in Minneapolis.Police responded around 2:15 p.m.

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Grocery prices continue to rise with no end in sight

DEVON, Pa. - Some national retailers say don’t expect grocery prices to come down anytime soon and they may even climb in coming weeks."$90 for nothing. Just fruits and vegetables and a box of coffee. Like three or four bags.

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India reports 67,084 Covid-19 cases, 1,241 Covid-19 deaths in last 24 hours

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Tripura govt imposes night curfew from February 11 amid Covid-19 spread. See details

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Wanted: Woman charged for luring man to MS-13 ambush, where he was hacked by machete and shot to death

HOUSTON - A woman is on the run after being charged with murder for luring a man to his ambush death at the hands of machete-wielding MS-13 gang members.Authorities are now asking for the public's help in finding Karla Jackelin Morales. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced on Wednesday that a reward is being offered for information that leads to her capture.CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON CRIME & PUBLIC SAFETY"She helped plan and plot this vicious execution, and somebody out there knows where she is hiding," Ogg said.

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Police: Teen shot multiple times inside Mantua store and killed

Police in Philadelphia's Mantua neighborhood investigate after a 19-year-old male was shot multiple times and killed inside a store. MANTUA - Philadelphia Police are investigating a shooting homicide inside a Mantua business that killed a 19-year-old male.The shooting happened on the 3700 block of Wallace Street Wednesday, a little after 9 p.m., inside a corner store.Officials say responding officers found the teen suffering from multiple gunshot wounds when they arrived.MORE HEADLINES:Medics pronounced the teen dead at the scene.Police say no weapon has been found and no arrests have been made.___Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847).

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Sri Lanka considering House Arrest for those convicted of minor offenses

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Department of Prisons is considering the option of introducing house arrest for those imprisoned for minor offenses.The option is being considered as a measure to minimize congestion across Sri Lankan prisons, and it will be implemented as a five-year program.The Department of Prisons said the House Arrest program will be introduced in Sri Lanka similar to those used overseas, as an alternative to imprisoning people convicted of minor offenses.It added that this program will not only reduce the number of those convicted for minor offenses serving their sentences in prison and reduce congestion, but it will also cut down state expenditure.In addition, the Department of Prisons also hopes to introduce the House Arrest program for those who fail to pay their fines and allow them to be employed in order to pay the said fine and be released from House Arrest.House Arrest:This is given to some offenders as an alternative to jail time or prison sentencing.When ordered to stay under house arrest, the individual must stay confined to their house and wear an electronic monitoring device (currently used overseas) to ensure they are sticking to the terms of confinement.

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Hejaaz Hizbullah finally goes home after nearly two years in detention

COLOMBO (News 1st); Attorney-at-Law Hejaaz Hizbullah on Wednesday (9) walked out of the Puttlam High Court without handcuffs after he was held for nearly two years in detention.Hejaaz Hizbullah was released on a cash bail of Rs. 100,000/- and two surety bails of Rs.

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Colorado mom who fatally abused 7-year-old daughter sentenced to 16 years

Photo of Olivia Grant during a ride along with the Denver Police Department in 2017. DENVER - A Colorado mother who fatally abused her 7-year-old daughter and lied about her health to get handouts from charities worth at least $100,000 was sentenced to 16 years in prison as part of a plea deal that threw out murder charges.Judge Patricia Herron issued the sentence Wednesday after Kelly Turner pled guilty last month to child abuse resulting in the 2017 death of the girl, Olivia Gant, and to charitable fraud and theft.Previous charges of first-degree murder, attempt to influence a public servant and forgery were dropped as part of an agreement with prosecutors.Turner said nothing during her virtual sentencing hearing but wiped away tears as prosecutors played a video made by Olivia’s grandfather Lonnie Gautreau of Olivia laughing and smiling, baking a cake, dancing in a princess costume, playing doctor with her dolls and singing songs."This truth about Olivia has caused such a deep pain that it continues to ravage me every day," said a statement from Gautreau that was read at the hearing by a prosecutor.

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Suspect surrenders after hours long standoff at West Philadelphia home, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities gathered outside a home in West Philadelphia on Wednesday night after police said a recently evicted tenant locked himself inside with two young children.Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to a home on the 5500 block of West Girard Avenue just before 8 p.m.According to police, a 36-year-old man who was recently evicted from the property changed all the locks and violated a Protection From Abuse order. The suspect, who has not been named, locked himself inside the home with a 2-year-old and 3-year-old. After more than two hours inside the home, police said the suspect surrendered peacefully and no injuries were reported.MORE LOCAL HEADLINES___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Some Albertans celebrate end of the restrictions exemption program

While some are questioning the timing of Alberta lifting the restrictions exemption program, others like bar and restaurant owners say it will help their bottom line and reduce the pressure on their staff to enforce the vaccine passport. Dan Grummett explains.

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Joe Rogan Addresses COVID Stance & N-Word Scandal In New Standup: 'I Talk S**t For A Living'

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Dollywood offers to pay tuition for employees

according to the website. "The education benefit package is available to all team members on the first day of their employment. It will allow employees at all levels to pursue their personal and professional dreams," the website said.The resort will also cover any additional fees and textbook costs. "Our goal at Dollywood Parks and Resorts is to provide the best possible experience for both our guests and our hosts," Eugene Naughton, president of The Dollywood Company, said in a news release.

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Trudeau slams Canada trucker protests, police threaten arrests

Canadian police have threatened to arrest trucker-led protesters who have shut down central Ottawa and disrupted cross-border trade in anger at Covid health rules, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lambasted the movement as "unacceptable."

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Fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine ‘conceivable’ to protect against Omicron variant: Fauci

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Alberta parents, school officials react to COVID-19 masking changes

Alberta students will not have to wear masks in schools come Monday — and parents are split on their feelings about the changes. Breanna Karstens-Smith reports.

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Trucker protests: Trudeau says government has helped people grappling with demonstrations in Alberta, Ottawa ‘every step of the way’

During Tuesday’s session of question period, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau what concrete steps the government has taken to help people grapple with the Coutts, Alta. trucker convoy and Ottawa anti-mandate protests.

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Alberta Premier Jason Kenney explains timing of vaccine passport ending

Alberta’s Restrictions Exemption Program is no more and soon, other COVID-19 health restrictions will also be lifted. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney joined Gord Steinke to talk about the timing and where the province goes from here.

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Edmonton exploring its own municipal restrictions exemption program

Edmonton city council is weighing its options when it comes to introducing its own COVID-19 health measures. Councillors voted in favour Wednesday of exploring a municipal proof of vaccination program. Kim Smith explains.

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COVID-19: City committee votes against exploring vaccine passport program just for Calgary

The City of Calgary will not be implementing its own COVID-19 vaccine passport program — at least for now — after a city committee voted against exploring the idea on Wednesday. Adam MacVicar reports.

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Alberta businesses divided over vaccine passport elimination

It was designed to curb spiking COVID-19 case rates and to encourage vaccination, but Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the passport program has done its job. Some businesses are applauding the move while others say it’s far too premature to eliminate the provincial restrictions exemption program.

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Goodell: NFL won’t tolerate racism, vows changes amid Dolphins fallout

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the media on February 09, 2022 at the NFL Network's Champions Field at the NFL Media Building on the SoFi Stadium campus in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty INGLEWOOD, Calif. - Under a baking California sun, Roger Goodell knew the heat was coming.At his annual Super Bowl news conference, the NFL commissioner was grilled on two hot topics that have put the league under heavy scrutiny: racism and discrimination in hiring.

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Snoop Dogg takes over Death Row Records, label that launched his career

Snoop Dogg of hip-hop supergroup Mt. Westmore performs at Rupp Arena on November 20, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES (AP) - Snoop Dogg has taken over a popular record label that launched his stellar career.The rapper-mogul acquired Death Row Records’ brand from MNRK Music Group, which is controlled by a private equity fund managed by Blackstone, the i nvestment firm announced Wednesday.

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Central Bucks West choir director charged with recording former student as he undressed

BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A Central Bucks West High School choir director has been charged with hiding cameras inside a bedroom in his home in order to record a former student as the student undressed.Joseph Ohrt, a Buckingham Township resident, faces one count of interception, disclosure or use of a wire, electronic or oral communications and four counts of possession, sale, distribution, manufacture or advertisement of electronic, mechanical or other devices and telecommunication identification interception devises, all felonies in the third degree.An investigation began May of 2021 by Central Bucks Regional Police Department and the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office after receiving a Childine tip of an alleged sexual assault of a former student by Ohrt.MORE HEADLINES:The victim, a 2016 graduate of Central Bucks West, was a member of the choir. He stated that in his junior year, Ohrt mentored him in music composition.

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Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi dead at 47

FILE - Outfielder Jeremy Giambi #7 of the Oakland Athletics poses for a studio portrait during Spring Training Photo Day in Phoenix, Arizona. Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi has died, the Oakland Athletics confirmed on Wednesday.

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Kanye West's Mental Health Does Not Excuse This Behavior! | Perez Hilton

If U were Kim Kardashian, would you force your daughter to be off Tik Tok to keep Kanye West happy???? This and much more on our latest podcast! CLICK HERE to watch this episode of The Perez Hilton Podcast with Chris Booker!

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More than 56,000 boosters given yesterday; 306 community cases; 12 in hospital

The Big Boost Week is now in full swing with 56,257 booster doses administered across New Zealand yesterday, bringing the total so far to more than 1.7 million.

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Windsor asks for help to end protest

The city of Windsor is asking for federal and provincial aid to deal with a protest that has stopped incoming truck shipments across the Ambassador Bridge. Seán O’Shea reports.

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Alberta introduces bill to extend COVID-19-related emergency labour, health rules

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The legislation would also allow for remote signing and witnessing of estate and care documents through two-way video conferencing.All current public health orders put in place by Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health, remain in place.

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49 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Alberta on Thursday, 1 additional death

COVID-19 statistics on Thursday afternoon.There have now been 152 deaths related to the novel coronavirus. The woman who died was in her 80s and lived in the Edmonton zone.

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Some Edmonton rec centres will start reopening July 6, online booking required

movelearnplay or by phoning 311.“The date when bookings will be accepted online will be announced soon,” the city said.Some fitness centres will start reopening on July 6, including:The reopening date in July for Kinsmen Sports Centre has not yet been determined.Access to fitness centres, fitness studios, gyms and courts for select sports and fieldhouses will be available. Outdoor fitness programs are currently offered and more information will be available June 19.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Running tracks inside facilities and indoor playgrounds will not be available.

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Calgary Transit to install new barriers, provide face masks to increase ridership

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]On Monday, Calgary Transit will start handing out some of the 200,000 masks it was given from the province.#CTRiders Starting June 22 we’re handing out individual non-medical masks at several stations throughout the system on weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

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New COVID-19 outbreaks at 3 Edmonton continuing care facilities

COVID-19 have been reported at three continuing care facilities in Edmonton as case numbers continue to climb in the capital city.Alberta Health said there are two cases of COVID-19 at Capital Care Grandview, three cases at Miller Crossing Care Centre and five cases at Good Samaritan Westpark Group Home. These new outbreaks are the first new ones reported in Edmonton in a few months.Previously, the only other continuing care facility with an outbreak in the city was Kensington Village in northeast Edmonton.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]At this point, it isn’t clear how many cases are in patients and how many are in staff.

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Dr. Hinshaw to provide update on COVID-19 rates, response in Alberta Wednesday afternoon

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]As of Tuesday, Alberta’s total number of deaths remained at 151.Thirty-six Albertans were in hospital for COVID-19, with seven of them in intensive care units.

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Alberta reports 35 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, no new virus-related deaths

COVID-19 were reported in Alberta on Tuesday, however the province continues to record new, active cases of the virus.Thirty-five new cases were confirmed since Monday, according to numbers released by Alberta Health, bringing the province’s total to 7,482.

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Alberta health minister addresses AER decision to suspend monitoring during pandemic

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro says the government has nothing to do with the AER’s decision to suspend environmental monitoring amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Edmonton COVID-19 trend shows jump in active cases, more young people testing positive

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Edmonton and most of the people testing positive for the virus are under the age of 40, according to data from Alberta Health.Between March 17 to April 2, the peak of the first wave of the pandemic, 85 people aged 20-39 years old tested positive for COVID-19. Seventy-five people aged 40-59 also tested positive, and in the 60-years-old and up age range there were 61 cases.Then, all cases plummeted dramatically in Edmonton until recently.Between May 29 and June 14, there’s been a rebound that appears to be led by young people, with the number of 20-39 year old Edmontonians testing positive almost back to peak pandemic levels.

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WestJet adding more flights in July, but where are Albertans permitted to travel?

WestJet announced plans to offer more flights this summer, many Albertans are thinking ahead to possible trips. But, given restrictions put in place due to COVID-19, where can they safely fly? And what things should consumers consider when booking a flight?Calgary-based WestJet released its updated summer schedule and starting July 5, it’s offering flights to 39 Canadian destinations, five in the U.S.

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COVID-19: Alberta health minister announces end of public health emergency

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro announces the end of the province’s state of public emergency that had been in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Dr. Hinshaw to update Alberta’s COVID-19 situation Monday afternoon

COVID-19 Monday afternoon.Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m.

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50 additional cases of COVID-19 in Alberta Sunday, active numbers rising

50 additional cases of COVID-19 in the province Sunday, with active cases in the province now at 422.The number of active cases has risen every day over the past week, with last Saturday’s total active cases reported at 336. While there was no provincial numbers update last Sunday, active cases were at 355 on Monday.Recoveries are also rising but are not outweighing the number of new cases.

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Alberta sees 37 new COVID-19 cases, 1 more death Saturday

news release.Total active cases have reached 403, and 6,830 Albertans have recovered from COVID-19:As of Saturday, 608 cases have an unknown exposure.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The latest death in the province was a man in his 90s at Calgary’s Extendicare Hillcrest, according to Alberta Health.

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American tourists in Alberta? RCMP investigating possible breaches of COVID-19 restrictions

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The agency sent Global News this statement:“Healthy, non-symptomatic foreign nationals, travelling through Canada for non-discretionary purposes, such as to return home to Alaska, may transit through Canada.“Only in circumstances where the traveller is considered to be transiting through to Alaska for a non-discretionary purpose will be admitted to Canada.“The temporary restriction on all non-essential travel at the Canada-U.S.

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Alberta doctors say fall will see spike in respiratory viruses with influenza and COVID-19

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Dr. Darren Markland, an intensive care physician at the Royal Alex, however, does not believe the flu and COVID-19 will be a double hit on the healthcare system.“I don’t think it’ll be any worse.

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Dr. Hinshaw to provide COVID-19 update as Phase 2 of Alberta’s relaunch starts

COVID-19 cases, outbreaks, tests and recoveries Friday afternoon.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak at 3:30 p.m.

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Coronavirus: What you can and can’t do during Phase 2 in Alberta

City of Edmonton said Thursday that planning work is underway to reopen a select number of city-operated rec centres, with a targeted opening date of early July. The city is still considering whether indoor pools at the rec centres will be open but said outdoor pools will not be open at all this summer.The City of Calgary said some indoor recreation facilities as well as pools will be opening on Tuesday.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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