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Lufthansa's debt climbed to $11 billion due to Covid pandemic: CEO

German carrier hopes that its Swiss airline will pay back its pandemic-related government-backed loans by the end of the year because interest rates on them are high, the CEO said, adding that the unit isn’t for sale.

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'Exclusion' from new Covid advisory group a mistake - INMO

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has said it is a "mistake" for the Government not to include a nursing or midwifery representative on the new Covid-19 advisory body.

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N.S. top doc says COVID-19 situation ‘concerning’ but mandates no longer needed

Nova Scotia’s top doctor says it’s up to citizens when it comes to protecting one another during the latest wave of COVID-19. Although case numbers and hospitalizations are rising, Dr.

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Brothers in custody after mother, sister found buried in Illinois backyard

An Illinois man suspected of burying the bodies of his mother and sister in his backyard has been arrested on felony charges, officials announced Thursday.Michael Lelko, 45, is facing two felony counts of concealment of a death, reports The Associated Press.According to Lyons police Chief Thomas Herion, Michael is not charged in the deaths of his mom, 79-year-old Jean Lelko, and 44-year-old Jennifer Lelko, as the medical examiner can’t pinpoint an exact cause of death for either woman. Author of ‘How to Murder Your Husband’ now on trial for husband’s murder NBC News reports that Michael’s brother, John Lelko, 41, has also been arrested and may face charges in the coming days, although those charges have not yet been revealed.Police were originally called to the home in Lyons Township – a suburb of Chicago – in August of 2021 after a well-being check was requested.

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The Morning Show: April 8

On today’s episode of The Morning Show: Highlights of the key money measures from the 2022 federal budget. Plus, our Hometown Heroes are an Edmonton dance troupe raises funds for Ukraine.

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India records steep dip in Covid-19 cases, 1,150 new cases reported in 24 hours

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As the provincial government encourages Albertans to get back to normal, life inside long-term care facilities is anything but. Dan Grummett reports.

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Doctor closes specialty clinic in Year 3 of COVID-19 pandemic to focus on critical care

The COVID-19 pandemic is taking an incredible toll on hospitals and the people who work inside them. Many have faced burnout and experts say they need support.

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Govt's teams visit 4 states to review Covid ex-gratia compensation claims

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COVID-19: Vaccine card no longer in place in B.C.

You can now dine in a restaurant, go to an indoor sporting event and access other non-essential services without proving your vaccine status in B.C.. The province has lifted it’s vaccine card mandate which was the last remaining COVID-19 measure.

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COVID-19: Relaxed health measures to blame for sick kids, Saskatchewan pediatrician says

COVID-19 along with other respiratory illnesses are running rampant, especially among children.The Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital is reporting all pediatric areas continue to be over capacity. Saskatchewan NDP calls on government to do more to address children’s hospital capacity The province’s latest COVID-19 Epidemiology Report showed that in the pre-school age range, out of every 1,000 visits to the E.R., 65 reported COVID-like illnesses.In the school age range, that number sits at 25.“What’s causing us to have more kids in emerge, more kids in hospital? It’s mostly viruses.

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8,531 community cases; 635 hospitalisations; 18 in ICU; 11 deaths

Today we are reporting 8,531 community cases, 635 hospitalisations and 11 deaths.

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Millville man, 62, arrested and charged in 1990 Cape May County cold case

CAPE MAY COUNTY, N.J. - A 62-year-old Millville, New Jersey man has been arrested in connection with a cold case from Wildwood 32-years ago.Cape May County officials announced the arrest of Jerry Rosado, Friday, and that he is charged with the sexual assault of Susan Negersmith, in a case stemming from 1990.Negersmaith, from Carmel, New York, was found partially clothed on May 27, 1990, outside a storage area near a Wildwood restaurant. She was 20-years-old.

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Richmond charter school teacher arrested, charged with 29 counts of lewd acts against minors

Anessa Gower, 35, arrested by Richmond Police and charged by Contra Costa County D.A.'s office with 29 counts of lewd acts with minors, including statutory rape against boys, ages 15 to 17. RICHMOND, Calif. - A Richmond charter school teacher has been arrested and charged with 29 counts of lewd acts with minors, including statutory rape, officials say.

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New COVID-19 outbreaks give US glimpse at living with the virus: 'Get used to it'

Nancy Pelosi, Broadway actors and the governors of New Jersey and Connecticut have all tested positive. Outbreaks at Georgetown University and Johns Hopkins University are bringing back mask requirements to those campuses as officials seek out quarantine space.The known infections likely reveal only the tip of the iceberg — with actors and politicians regularly tested at work.

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Positive marijuana drug tests among U.S. employees hits record high in 2021

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Study sheds light on death spike in Hong Kong COVID-19 surge

The recent Omicron variant surge in Hong Kong came with a mortality rate among the world's highest yet in the pandemic, a troubling development in a region known for its strong pandemic measures, and today researchers from the United States, Hong Kong, and China who dug into the data suggest that vaccination lapses in older people played a major role.

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'How to Murder Your Husband' fiction author on trial for real-life murder

Nancy Crampton-Brophy appears in an Oregon courtroom for her murder trial. (KPTV/ pool camera) Romance novelist Nancy Crampton-Brophy, author of the online essay, "How to Murder Your Husband," appeared in an Oregon courtroom Monday for her murder trial.Multnomah County District Attorney Rod Underhill charged Brophy, 71, with one count of murder with a firearm in September 2018, but her trial has been delayed due to COVID-19, court documents show.An indictment alleges that in June 2018, Brophy "did unlawfully and intentionally cause the death of" her now-deceased husband, Daniel Brophy, using a 9 mm pistol.

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Fauci expects uptick in COVID-19 cases in coming weeks, another surge in the fall

BETHESDA, Maryland - White House medical adviser and infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said he expects another increase in COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks in the United States, with a more serious surge that could arrive in the fall."I would not be surprised if we see an uptick in cases," Fauci said during an exclusive interview with Bloomberg Television on Wednesday.Fauci noted that the increase could come "over the next couple of weeks," potentially fueled by the high transmissibility of BA.2 — a subvariant of the omicron variant.Fauci, who is also the director of the U.S.

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Waterloo public school parents to get daily reports about COVID-19 cases

COVID-19, the Waterloo Region District School Board says it will soon be providing parents with more information about the situation.The board says caregivers of children will begin receiving daily reports from their school’s principals which will show the number of COVID-19 cases reported as well as the classes which have been affected.It says that if a COVID-19 case is reported in a child’s class, that kid can still attend school. Testing positive weeks after a COVID-19 diagnosis: What it means for travel The reports will not identify any staff or students.If a caregiver does not receive a report on a particular day, that means there were no new cases reported at their child’s school.A spokesperson for the board told Global News that this is a local initiative that is not being implemented at the behest of the province.The board is also warning parents that there is the possibility that classrooms or entire schools may be forced to close going forward.“We are facing increased staffing challenges due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases, and continue to implement a number of strategies to ensure schools stay open for learning,” the letter from the board read.“We have been very fortunate that to date, no WRDSB schools have been closed due to staff shortages.”The board says parents will receive 24-hours notice through School-Day if there is a closure.

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Quebec in ‘fragile situation’ as province faces 6th COVID-19 wave: top doctor

COVID-19 pandemic even as normal life gradually resumes, the province’s interim public health director said Friday.“We can’t forget the virus is present and the pandemic isn’t over,” Dr. Luc Boileau said during a news conference Friday.“We’re seeing it.

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Number of people in hospital with Covid is rising, health boss warns

More people are going into hospital with Covid, and more people are contracting Covid in hospital, according to a Salford health boss. The Government’s decision to scrap free lateral flow tests has been slammed by councillors as they received concerning statistics showing Covid hospital numbers rising.

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Amid Covid 4th wave fear, Centre alerts 5 states of rising infections. Read here

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COVID booster not substitute to…: Expert on precaution dose amid new variants fear

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Over 1.5 million doses of COVID vaccine administered across Lanarkshire

NHS Lanarkshire has administered more than 1.5 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Lambeth and Sir Isaac Brock public schools in London, Ont., closed Friday

London, Ont., will be learning remotely on Friday due to “operational concerns related to staffing.”The Thames Valley District School Board says the temporary closures at Lambeth Public School and Sir Isaac Brock Public School are intended to ensure “the safety of students and continuation of learning for all students.”The two schools are set to resume in-person learning on Monday. COVID-19 in the classroom: Concerns linger as Ontario schools weather sixth wave Few other details were shared about Friday’s temporary closure, but soon after the news was shared, TVDSB Trustee Lori-Ann Pizzolato posted on Twitter that the board sees 400 staff positions unfilled daily due to absences.“Superintendents & administrators are filling every type of role — admin assistant, teacher, yard duty supervisor — and school staff are working tirelessly to ensure schools do not close,” Pizzolato said.“This is not sustainable.”Thank you, @jgoldik, for the correction.

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Vaccinated Canadians can have COVID-19 symptoms despite testing negative. Here’s why

As Canada heads towards a sixth wave of COVID-19 with rising cases and hospitalizations across the country, experts say people can still test negative on a rapid test in the first few days they have symptoms.

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Covid-19 cases are decreasing but 'remain high' - HPSC

Covid-19 case numbers in Ireland "remain high" despite decreases in PCR positive confirmed cases and antigen positive cases, according to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre.

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COVID-19 sixth wave renews labour shortage concerns in restaurants and retail

COVID-19, as staffing shortages hamper sectors from health care to hospitality and retail — though the interruption remains more manageable than last winter’s Omicron variant surge.Dr. Kevin Smith, chief executive at the University Health Network in Toronto, said Thursday that cases have shot up in the past few days, “so much so that staffing is challenging once again.”Rachel Reinders, who heads administration at the Lieutenant’s Pump pub in Ottawa, says it shut down its lunchtime kitchen for a week in March because four cooks were on sick leave simultaneously.In Montreal, parka maker Quartz Co.

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Govt opens up Covid booster shots for all adults, effective 10 April

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₹154 cr fine imposed for Covid violations last yr; ₹16 cr collected

₹154 crore has been imposed in fines for COVID-19 violations in Delhi in the last year. And the maximum number of fines were issued for not wearing a mask in public places. However, the total amount that has been collected in this period was only ₹16,79,27,080.

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Covid booster dose for 18+ population to be available from Sunday

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Will XE variant lead to next Covid wave? 10% more transmissible than Omicron

'XE' variant, were analysed by INSACOG (Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium) which inferred that the genomic constitution of this variant doesn't correlate with the genomic picture of 'XE'.

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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
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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