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B.C. officials report 20 COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

At her daily briefing, Dr. Bonnie Henry announces 20 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths in British Columbia on Thursday, July 9.

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Saskatchewan home sales surge to ‘near-record levels’ in June

real estate market data shows that while home prices have remained relatively flat during the COVID-19 pandemic, sales volume surged in June.“There seems to be a lot of excitement among buyers right now. This last quarter, in particular, we’ve seen some dramatic acceleration of sales as far as multiple offers being seen on reasonably priced properties,” Royal LePage Regina Realty managing partner Mike Duggleby said.“April there was a significant decrease in sales — 45 per cent province-wide.

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What can essential workers crossing the U.S.-Canada border do while visiting?

Global BC reporter Richard Zussman asks Premier John Horgan at his weekly COVID-19 briefing about essential workers travelling to Canada from the U.S. and what kind of activities they can participate in while visiting during the pandemic.

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Ontario doctors warn against complacency as COVID-19 restrictions ease

As the threat of a second COVID-19 wave looms, doctors in Ontario are urging people not to be complacent. Shallima Maharaj hears from those on the frontlines.

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Coronavirus: Still ‘not a lot of people’ in Hamilton pediatric hospital amid pandemic

Stage 2 of its coronavirus recovery plan in late May.However, despite allowing visitors into facilities once again, the mother of a chemotherapy patient that makes regular visits to McMaster Children’s Hospital says there’s still not many making the trip as the pandemic continues.“Still a limited number of people on the elevators, when you get into clinics, you know, no toys, breastfeeding is spaced apart. So, yeah, I didn’t see a big change, to be honest,” said Karolina Anastasopoulos.

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Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 9 July 2020

DR NICK COATSWORTH: Today I can report that here have been 9,059 cases of coronavirus disease diagnosed in Australia to date, with 182 cases newly confirmed to 12 noon today.Going through the jurisdictions that have reported new cases: in the Australian Capital Territory, 1 new case was reported today, which was linked to the cases that were reported yesterday.In New South Wales, there have been 13 new cases reported; 11 of those were overseas-acquired and diagnosed whilst in hotel quarantine, 1 was acquired interstate, and 1 was contact of a known case.In Victoria, 165 new cases have been diagnosed; 30 were locally acquired, and 135 are currently under investigation.In Western Australia, 3 new cases were diagnosed; all of them were

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Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 10 The Project on 9 July 2020

WALEED ALY: Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth is one of those tasked with containing the virus and he joins us now. Thanks for your time.So, we saw people racing over the South Australia border overnight, on Tuesday we saw the same with the New South Wales border.

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Alberta’s COVID-19 contact-tracing app a ‘security risk’ on Apple devices: privacy commissioner

COVID-19 case could be a security risk if used on Apple devices.That was the finding in the report of the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC) reviewing the ABTraceTogether app.Commissioner Jill Clayton said Alberta Health was mindful of privacy and security in developing the app and took reasonable steps to protect privacy.“Despite the positive aspects,” said Clayton, “I have ongoing concerns related to the functionality of ABTraceTogether on Apple devices.” Alberta’s contact-tracing app only works on iOS when phone is unlocked, app running in foreground Clayton noted safeguards are out of Alberta Health’s control, but said nonetheless, there is still a security risk because, to run the app, Apple devices

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Premier John Horgan on what $343B federal deficit means to B.C. infrastructure projects

Speaking at his weekly COVID-19 update, B.C. Premier John Horgan answers a question about the impact of the federal deficit on British Columbians and will infrastructure projects funded by Ottawa continue to go ahead?

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Florida’s Fourth Estate: Teachers react to schools reopening amid COVID-19

Florida’s Fourth Estate looks at everything from swampy politics to a fragile environment and even the crazy headlines that make Florida the craziest state in the Union.Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin use decades of experience as journalists to dissect the headlines that impact Florida. Each week they have a guest host who helps give an irreverent look at the issues impacting the Sunshine State.

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COVID-19 testing extended at Barnett Park in Pine Hills

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – For the next two weeks, free COVID-19 testing will be offered at Barnett Park in Pine Hills thanks to Orange County Health Services.Up to 500 people are expected to be tested at the site at 4801 W. Colonial Dr.

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'Conan' Writer Laurie Kilmartin Opens Up About Mom's COVID-19 Death

Conan writer Laurie Kilmartin opened up about losing her mother to COVID-19 and documenting the end of her mom's life in a series of comedic tweets in an interview with Conan O'Brien on Wednesday's edition of O'Brien's eponymous TBS late-night show. Kilmartin's mother, JoAnn, caught the disease after she was taken to a nursing facility following a hospital stay and died in June.

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Half of Americans saw their income fall during coronavirus pandemic

seen their income decline during the coronavirus pandemic, which dragged the nation's economy into the worst downturn since the Great Depression.That's according to a new study published Thursday by Bankrate.com, which found that 49 percent of U.S. adults have experienced a negative impact on their income as a result of the crisis, most frequently through layoffs, furloughs or a reduction in hours.Of the respondents whose income dropped, just 17 percent said it's returned to normal, while 42 percent expect it to return to pre-crisis levels within the next six months.

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COVID-19 'superspreaders': Experts say 1 person can transmit virus at gatherings, with tragic consequences

BOSTON - As scientists and public health officials around the world race to understand more about the novel coronavirus, research suggests that much of the virus’s transmission is actually driven by a smaller number of individuals, called “superspreaders.”Some incidents have been reported in the news as “superspreader events,” in which one person unknowingly goes on to infect a large number of other people. This includes a funeral in Albany, Georgia and a business conference in Boston, which were later deemed to have played “a notable role in the early U.S. spread of COVID-19,” according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Dr.

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Sixers' Embiid wears coverall suit as team heads to Orlando for continuation of NBA season

ORLANDO - The Sixers headed to Orlando on Thursday to begin preparations for the continuation of the NBA season after the coronavirus pandemic halted play in March.Once the team lands, the process for arrivals will be streamlined — players and team staff will be immediately taken to the testing room at their Disney hotel after clearing security when arriving on the premises. They’ll receive a short briefing on the testing program and other matters, receive what will serve as their room key, then go through initial testing for both the coronavirus and the presence of antibodies.

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‘I believe in white power’: Woman arrested after allegedly attacking Home Depot shopper in mask dispute

news release from McHenry police.Waters said she let Hill know that if she was going to demand other customers wear their masks, then it was important for her to wear one as well, according to a Facebook post published by Waters detailing the interaction.“Then she took her mask all the way off, put it in her pocket and let me know she was going to spit and cough on me,” Waters wrote on Facebook.RELATED: ‘Costco Karen’ throws fit over face mask policy, Twitter video showsHill can be seen in the video holding her own phone up, as well as her middle finger, toward Waters and saying, “Yes I am entitled.

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US economy may be stalling out as viral outbreak worsens

WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. economy is stumbling as the viral outbreak intensifies, threatening to slow hiring and deepening the uncertainty for employees, consumers and companies across the country.Coronavirus case counts are rising in 38 states, and the nation as a whole has been shattering single-day records for new confirmed cases.

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Edmonton COVID-19 deaths climb to 20 as Alberta announces 37 more coronavirus cases

here.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]At the same time, health officials said 37 new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the province over the past 24 hours. Currently, there are 584 active cases in Alberta.Calgary currently has the most actives cases of the disease with 220, and Edmonton is close behind with 215.

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US notes 62,000 COVID cases in another record-breaking day

Yesterday US officials reported 62,751 new cases of COVID-19, setting yet another record in a summertime surge that has swept across much of the South and West.

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Global COVID-19 total tops 12 million; WHO weighs in on airborne spread

As the global pandemic total topped 12 million COVID-19 cases today, the World Health Organization (WHO) today announced two major developments: the publication of a scientific brief about transmission, including the airborne route, and the initiation of an independent panel to review the world's pandemic response.

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3 more deaths linked to COVID-19 outbreak at Edmonton’s Misericordia Hospital

COVID-19 outbreak at Edmonton’s Misericordia Hospital.The people who died were all men — one in his 70s, one in his 80s and another in his 90s, according to Alberta Health.

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SGI rates to hold steady ‘despite COVID-19 volatility’: minister

Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) says Saskatchewan residents don’t need to worry about premiums increasing right now, despite the Crown’s investments taking a hit amid the coronavirus pandemic.“The fiscal year came with its challenges, but the Auto Fund is fortunate to remain in a strong financial position overall, which means Saskatchewan people continue to have stability,” Joe Hargrave told reporters Thursday at the release of SGI’s 2019-20 annual report.“They have not and will not experience the kind of increases that drivers in other provinces have had over the past few years.” SGI shows $48 million profit in 2018-19 annual report The Saskatchewan Auto Fund, the insurance plan administered by SGI on behalf of the province,

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18 Orange County Public Schools employees test positive for COVID-19

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – As of Thursday, 18 Orange County Public Schools employees are on medical leave after testing positive for COVID-19, a spokeswoman with the agency said.“In all cases, we work with the Department of Health to assist with contact tracing. Employees who had direct contact with an employee who has COVID-19 are notified,” a statement read.Due to privacy concerns, information was not provided on whether the employees are teachers or work in another capacity at OCPS.

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‘We want compliance:’ Orange County mayor says some local gyms aren’t following COVID-19 rules

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – While many Central Florida businesses are complying by social distancing guidelines and capacity limits designed to stop the spread of COVID-19, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said Thursday that not everyone is playing by the rules.The mayor and Dr.

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Baseball players get a peek at playing without fans

Baseball players got a sense of what the game will be like without fans in the stands upon returning for workouts last week.They're getting a more realistic glimpse this week as teams begin holding scrimmages.Yes, it's very strange.“It was surreal. ...

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DavidsTea to close 82 Canadian stores amid coronavirus pandemic

DavidsTea is closing 82 stores in Canada and exiting the U.S. market as it focuses on its e-commerce business and supplying grocery stores and pharmacies.

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NHL teams hope to keep COVID-19 at bay as training camps loom on the horizon

Getting to the bubbles largely unscathed by the coronavirus, however, could be the biggest challenge of all.There will be strict rules once the 24 clubs set to compete in the league’s return-to-play plan head to the hubs and are quarantined from the general public — Toronto and Edmonton are the expected destinations — but players will be free to come and go as they please during training camps slated to begin early next week.And while the league touched on the need to be prudent with regards to physical distancing outside team activities during camps in a separate document, it’s potentially a soft underbelly players, coaches and executives know could pose a risk.“The rink is the safe spot, it’s clean,” Calgary Flames general manager Brad

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Group camping reservations for Alberta to open with COVID-19 recommendations

COVID-19 recommendations in place as the pandemic continues.Starting July 14, launch times to book group campsites will be staggered by region. Booking will be available at the following times:Depending on location, campers will be able to stay starting either July 16 or 23.

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Katherine Schwarzenegger Talks Quarantine Life With Chris Pratt And Being Pregnant Amid A Pandemic

Katherine Schwarzenegger is staying busy as she and her family patiently awaits the arrival of her baby!

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Thousands of students invited to in-person summer school in Marion County

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – The Marion County School District said its summer learning program was created to help students who were struggling through distance learning. It’s also a way for teachers and parents to get a better idea of what things will look like for the upcoming school year.Florida students have been online learning since this spring when the coronavirus pandemic arrived."It's almost like a soft opening.

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Setbacks hamper pipeline industry backed by Trump

BILLINGS, Mont. – After a U.S. energy boom and strong backing from President Donald Trump propelled a major expansion of the nation’s sprawling oil and gas pipeline network, mounting political pressures and legal setbacks have put its future growth in doubt even as the pandemic saps demand for fuel.Two major oil pipeline projects suffered courtroom blows this week: The U.S.

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US prison inmates among those hit hard with COVID-19

COVID-19 cases in US federal and state prisons were 5.5 times higher—and death rates three times higher—than in the general population from Mar 31 to Jun 6, according to a research letter published yesterday in JAMA.

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Ontario government, NDP give conflicting accounts on handling of pandemic at long-term care homes

COVID-19, the minister of long-term care went to Treasury Board for support and funds and to address the problems they already knew about long-term care homes, but were refused.” Coronavirus: Canadian military arrives at 5 Ontario long-term care homes struggling with COVID-19 French referenced a report from the Toronto Sun alleging Ontario’s long-term care minister, Merrilee Fullerton, was denied funding by the Treasury Board to stabilize staffing levels in facilities across the province in early February.Fullerton responded to French Wednesday, saying, “our government has not only demonstrated concern for long-term care, but it’s put money behind it.”The opposition says if the allegations are true, the funding could have helped local

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Coronavirus: White House says hospitalizations are not primarily COVID-19 related, death rate is decreasing

When asked about a surge of hospitalizations in the U.S., White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany argued a large number of those being reported are actually elective surgeries while also noting that COVID-19 mortality rates have decreased.

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B.C. health officials to provide Thursday coronavirus update

novel coronavirus response at 3 p.m. Thursday.Global News will stream the briefing live here and on our Facebook page and carry it live on BC1.

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Jean Charest asks Ottawa for aid for the aerospace industry

coronavirus economic recovery.Charest, a representative for the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada, made the announcement by videoconference Thursday, accompanied by several representatives from the industry.

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Coronavirus: 19th day without new case in Peterborough; 2 cases resolved in City of Kawartha Lakes

Peterborough Public Health reported no new cases of the novel coronavirus in its jurisdiction on Thursday.The health unit, which serves Peterborough, Peterborough County, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation, last reported a new case of the virus on June 20. Coronavirus — Peterborough Public Health continues to encourage mask-wearing but not mandate it There are no active cases among the 95 cases that have been confirmed since the pandemic was declared in early March.

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Students, groups looking for answers on status of $900M coronavirus grant program

WE Charity. Hundreds of student volunteer positions advertised on federal website don’t exist The government says it is working on what to do with the Canada Student Service Grant program after its agreement with the WE organization was cancelled last week amid controversy over Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s connections to the Toronto-based group.Several non-profits seeking volunteers under the grant program say they and their volunteers are waiting for answers, including whether the program is going to go ahead and the students they have already taken on will be paid the promised honorarium for their time.

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Canada’s $343 billion-dollar economic dilemma

How will Canada recover from a historic deficit? From increasing inflation, to raising the GST or cutting services, Concordia University economist Moshe Lander weighs some of the options for the Trudeau Liberals as governments everywhere grapple with the ongoing pandemic.

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Pregnant Canadians worry they won’t get parental leave benefits because work hours affected by COVID-19

From students to seniors, many Canadians’ livelihoods have been disrupted by COVID-19. The Federal Government has stepped up to support many of them, but some expectant parents say they’ve been left out in the cold. Laurel Gregory explains.

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4 staff members test positive for COVID-19 at Florida Women’s Reception Center

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Officials said Thursday that four staff members at the Florida Women’s Reception Center in Ocala have tested positive for COVID-19.The prison has not, however, reported any cases of the coronavirus among inmates, officials said.“Staff members who test positive for COVID-19 do not return to work until a full recovery is documented by a medical professional and Florida DOH and CDC guidelines are followed,” officials said in a news release.According to the prison’s website, the facility houses 1,345 women and has reported four negative COVID-19 tests in addition to the four positive cases.More information about COVID-19 cases reported across Florida’s correctional institutions can be found by clicking here.To keep up with

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If stores and factories can be open, so can schools, U.S. labor secretary says

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia and Gov.

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Health officials reverse decision after Volusia Sheriff expresses frustration in COVID-19 data sharing

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Just days after posting his frustration with the Florida Department of Health, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood told News 6 his department will resume receiving detailed COVID-19 data, including addresses of those who have tested positive. “I’m glad to see they admitted they made a mistake,” he said. “[We] got an email that said DOH had reevaluated their position and starting this afternoon they were going to provide information seven days a week.” “Once the Dept.

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COVID-19 testing at Volusai County Fairgrounds canceled

VOLUSAI COUNTY, Fla. – COVID-19 testing at the Volusia County Fairgrounds has been canceled on Friday, officials said.According to officials, the testing was canceled due to a delay in the committed delivery and an overwhelming demand on the labs.”At 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Family Health Source received a notice that labs had become overwhelmed, forcing the site to close our early Thursday and cancel Friday’s testing, a news release said.“We will extend our testing at Volusia County Fairgrounds on Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th from 8 a.m.

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Trump signs executive order as he courts Hispanic voters

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that creates an advisory commission tasked with improving Hispanic Americans' access to economic and educational opportunities, a push that comes as the president hopes to win a bigger share of the Latino vote than he did four years ago.The commission has broad marching orders to foster school choice efforts and promote public-private partnerships in Hispanic-American communities.“You are a treasure,” Trump told a friendly crowd of current and former Hispanic elected officials, business leaders and others who were on hand for the Rose Garden signing of the order.

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OUC disconnections for nonpayment begin next week but there is help available

ORLANDO, Fla. – Utility companies are resuming disconnections for non-payment as some people begin returning to work despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the rising number of cases in Florida.The Orlando Utility Commission will begin those cut offs on July 14. Late fees will be reinstated on Aug.

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Big Ten to play conference-only fall sports schedule in 2020

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 30: Rashod Bateman #13 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers catches the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first quarter of the game at TCF Bank Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bateman s ((Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images))MINNEAPOLIS - The Big Ten Conference announced Thursday it's moving to a conference-only schedule for all fall sports for the 2020 season due to concerns related to the Covid-19 pandemic.The news comes after the Ivy League suspended all fall sports, and won’t have any athletic activities until at least Jan.

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Florida reports highest single-day jump in COVID-19 deaths

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida marked another grim COVID-19 milestone Thursday when health officials reported 120 new deaths from the coronavirus -- the highest one-day jump yet amid a surge in new infections that continues to befuddle the state's attempts to contain the outbreak.The number of deaths was the highest since the 113 reported in early May. The cumulative death toll has now surpassed 4,000 as confirmed cases climbed by nearly 9,000 to more than 229,000.The state also reported on Thursday the biggest 24-hour jump in hospitalizations, with 409 patients being admitted. RELATED: Over 8,900 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 120 new deathsFlorida resident cases in orange; Florida resident deaths in gray.

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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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