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Kate Garraway’s pain for ‘lonely’ Queen at Prince Philip’s funeral as she reflects on ‘grief’ amid husband’s Covid fight

KATE Garraway reflected on the "pain of grief" as she shared her heartache for the "lonely" Queen at Prince Philip's funeral today.

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Witness shocked by ‘crazy party’ on Vancouver’s Kits Beach amid COVID-19 restrictions

COVID-19 restrictions, as locals flock outdoors in the warmer weather.Beryl Pye was out for a bike ride when she spotted the “crazy party,” which she said numbered in the “hundreds.”Video captured by Pye and other social media users appears to show some of the dancers wearing masks and many keeping their distance from other revelers.However, the gathering appears to fall afoul of the province’s cap of 10 people from a cohort of close friends or family for any outdoor gatherings. B.C.

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Quebec reports 1,537 cases of COVID-19 as hospitalizations and ICU cases highest since second wave

Quebec is reporting its highest number of hospitalizations and intensive care cases due to COVID-19 since the second wave.

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Scarborough PC MPP speaks out against new government measures: ‘This is not the way to help people’

COVID-19 measures introduced by the Ford government on Friday. “I am reiterating my position today and asking that we consider reversing our decisions on limiting outdoor activities and giving broad, unclear powers to law enforcement agencies,” Mitas wrote in the emailHowever, on Saturday afternoon and after Mitas’s email, Premier Doug Ford tweeted a reversal of a decision to shut down playgrounds in the province.

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Mother creates safety app to help Black drivers alert loved ones during traffic stops

LOS ANGELES - When Charmine Davis’ son wanted to get his driver’s license, she worried about him being an African American man behind the wheel, especially if police pulled him over during a traffic stop.With that thought, the Los Angeles-based clinical psychotherapist created and launched the smartphone app "Just Us" in August 2020."It’s not a surprise, or secret, that African-American males ... are more likely to be pulled over by police," Davis, 50, told FOX Television Stations Saturday.

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Ohio State quarterback derby to remain unsettled until fall

COLUMBUS, Ohio – With spring practice in the books, Ohio State's quarterback derby will carry over into fall workouts.

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Gomes HR, gets Locastro, Nats top D'backs for 1st win streak

WASHINGTON – Yan Gomes homered, drove in two runs and became the first major league catcher to throw out Tim Locastro on a steal attempt after 29 consecutive swipes to start his career, helping the Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 for their first back-to-back wins this season.

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Alaska to offer tourists coronavirus vaccines starting June 1

JUNEAU, Alaska - Alaska Gov.

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Doctor accused of deceptively claiming his vitamin D, zinc supplements could treat COVID-19

DOJ said in a news release.The complaint alleges Eric Anthony Nepute and Quickwork LLC, operating as Wellness Warrior, violated the act when they advertised their vitamin D and zinc nutritional supplements as preventative measures or treatments for COVID-19 without competent or scientific research to support the claim.Nepute promoted his bogus health claims in video monologues on social media that have been viewed millions of times, the FTC said.

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City of Kelowna considers next steps against unlicensed anti-mask gym

COVID-19 pandemic.Flow Academy previously stated on its website that face coverings are banned in the martial arts school and that new memberships would be denied to people who have been vaccinated. COVID-19: Unlicensed Kelowna gym under investigation for anti-mask, anti-vaccine policies “To put it simply, the unknown health effects of the mRNA vaccines as well as reported side effects such as viral shedding, seizures, and death following the administration of these vaccines, are not covered by our liability,” it wrote in a post that has since been taken down.In an email, Lance Kayfish, the City of Kelowna’s risk manager, said city staff have been in direct contact with the gym owner.

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Saskatchewan reports 2 more COVID-19 deaths, full update delayed

Saskatchewan government announced that the COVID-19 update for April 17 is delayed and is expected to be released later in the afternoon, but did provide a glimpse of Saturday’s numbers. Regina COVID ICU rooms move to double occupancy According to officials, the province is reporting two new deaths.

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COVID-19: 133 new cases in Middlesex-London, new outbreak at Western University

The Middlesex London region is reporting 133 new COVID-19 cases Saturday.Saturday’s update brings the region’s case total to 9,138, of which 1,186 are active. At least 7,759 of the cases have resolved and 193 people have died, most recently on Wednesday.Since the month began, the London and Middlesex region has recorded at least 1,357 cases.

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Buchnevich gets 3; Rangers beat NJ for 3rd time in 5 days

NEW YORK – Pavel Buchnevich celebrated his birthday with his first career hat trick and the New York Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils 6-3 on Saturday for their third win over their Hudson River rivals in five days.

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4 people fined $880 each after anti-lockdown protest in Strathroy, Ont.

Strathroy, Ont., Saturday.Officials say around 80 to 100 people gathered in downtown to protest. They say many were not wearing masks or social distancing.When asked to leave, police say some demonstrators left while others refused.

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As Florida sees 6,341 new COVID-19 cases, some counties work with state data to get more vaccines to areas in need

ORLANDO, Fla. – As vaccination efforts continue, many counties are relying on state data to determine how to get more vaccines to areas in need.

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Hastings Prince Edward health unit receives ‘increasing reports’ of people not self-isolating

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) say they have received “increasing reports” of people not following COVID-19 self-isolation orders over the past few weeks.Officials made the remarks in a news release issued Friday.“Individuals diagnosed with COVID-19, or those who have been identified as a close contact of someone who is at a greater risk of developing COVID-19, are legally required to remain in their home/on their property, avoid contact with others, and not allow any visitors within their home, for 14 days or longer,” Dr. Piotr Oglaza, the medical officer of health for Hastings Prince Edward, said in the release.

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Nova Scotia reports 8 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, long-term care home residents in isolation

COVID-19 on Saturday.Five cases are in Eastern Zone. Three of them are related to travel outside Atlantic Canada, one is related to international travel, and one is a close contact of a previously reported case.One case is in Western Zone and is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada.Two cases are in Central Zone.

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Fore! Biden plays golf for the first time as president

WILMINGTON, Del. – President Joe Biden has taken his first swing at a presidential pastime: golf.

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Navalny's doctor: Putin critic 'could die at any moment'

MOSCOW – A doctor for imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who is in the third week of a hunger strike, says his health is deteriorating rapidly and the 44-year-old Kremlin critic could be on the verge of death.

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Ontario to ‘scope down’ new police COVID-19 powers, source says

Ontario government is expected to backtrack on new police powers to enforce anti-pandemic measures.A source with knowledge of the discussions – but who was not authorized to speak publicly about them – says a “scoping-down” clarification is currently being approved.The new powers allow police to stop anyone at random and ask why they’re not at home and where they live.

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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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