The grace period for wearing a face-covering while riding public transportation is over. As Phil Carpenter reports, people without masks can no longer board a bus, metro, train or taxi.

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USask professor says it’s normal to feel ‘fatigued’ amid coronavirus pandemic

University of Saskatchewan professor says it is normal to feel drained following months of adapting to a new world, brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.“Usually in a month or two after that initial reaction (pandemic), a kind of fatigue and disillusionment begin to set in and we’re definitely there now,” said Pamela Browne, medical anthropologist. Canadians could face huge increase in mental illness years after COVID-19: study “We’re seeing that not only here in Saskatoon, but also all around the world.

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3 screening officers at Vancouver International Airport test positive for coronavirus

Vancouver International Airport have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, officials confirmed Wednesday.The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority confirmed three cases of COVID-19 among the 700 screening officers at YVR.The results have not affected screening operations, the agency said.The Vancouver Airport Authority said security screeners are following proper health protocols, and is confident that current safety and cleanliness measures will help prevent transmission of the virus.

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B.C. reports 47 cases of COVID-19, five days with no new deaths

COVID-19 in B.C. and no new deaths.This brought the total in the province to 3,834 confirmed cases.

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Test results ‘inconclusive’ for North Korea’s 1st suspected coronavirus case: WHO

North Korea’s test results for a man suspected of being the country’s first coronavirus case were inconclusive, though authorities have quarantined more than 3,635 primary and secondary contacts, a World Health Organization official told Reuters.On July 26 North Korea said it had declared a state of emergency and locked down the border city of Kaesong after a person who defected to South Korea three years ago returned across the fortified border with what state media said were symptoms of COVID-19.At the time, state media was unclear over whether the man had been tested, saying “uncertain result was made from several medical check-ups.” But leader Kim Jong Un declared that “the vicious virus could be said to have entered the country.”

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Dealing with ‘caution fatigue’ during COVID-19

Feeling mentally fatigued as we continue to adjust to the new normal of social distancing and masks? USask’s Dr. Pamela Downe discusses “caution fatigue” in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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BBC viewers in tears over scenes of doctor's heart being restarted after COVID battle

BBC viewers were left in floods of tears this evening at harrowing scenes from a hospital.

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Ren, Stimpy to make TV comeback in new Comedy Central show

LOS ANGELES – The brazen humor of “The Ren & Stimpy Show” will be revisited in a new Comedy Central version of the animated series.The original program that was a hit for Nickelodeon will be reimagined in partnership with Nickelodeon Animation Studio, Comedy Central said Wednesday.Ren, a psychologically challenged Chihuahua, and Stimpy, less intelligent than your average cat, were created by John Kricfalusi and debuted on Nickelodon in 1991. “The Ren & Stimpy Show” drew criticism from observers who deemed it unsuitable for children, citing its crass jokes and sexual innuendo.

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Kaley Cuoco takes to skies in 'The Flight Attendant'

LOS ANGELES – Kaley Cuoco was looking for her next project three years before “The Big Bang Theory” ended. She found it reading a snippet about a book on Amazon.“The Flight Attendant” is a dark thriller with comedic overtones, letting Cuoco employ the love of laughter she honed for 12 seasons on the CBS comedy.

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Negligence probed in deadly Beirut blast amid public anger

BERUIT, Lebanon (AP) - Investigators probing the deadly blast that ripped across Beirut focused Wednesday on possible negligence in the storage of tons of a highly explosive fertilizer in a waterfront warehouse, while the government ordered the house arrest of several port officials.International aid flights began to arrive as Lebanon’s leaders struggled to deal with the widespread damage and shocking aftermath of Tuesday’s blast, which the Health Ministry said killed 135 people and injured about 5,000 others.Public anger mounted against the ruling elite that is being blamed for the chronic mismanagement and carelessness that led to the disaster.

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JetBlue says it will continue to block middle seats through mid-October as COVID-19 precaution

NEW YORK - JetBlue reiterated its commitment to social distancing on its flights by blocking the purchase of middle seats through at least Oct.

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Will Daytona Beach commissioners give green light for Biketoberfest?

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Darrin Dawson said he can always depend on busy streets, crowds, and profit at least twice a year which is Bike Week and Biketoberfest. "It's madness.

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Alberta reports 2 more deaths, 94 new cases of COVID-19, active case numbers continue to lower

COVID-19 Wednesday, as well as 94 new confirmed cases of the illness.However, there were also 137 newly-recorded recoveries — more than new cases — meaning that the net active case number for the province did go down, and sits currently at 1,146. To compare to last week, on July 28, there were more than 1,400 active cases.The two deaths reported Wednesday were a woman in her 70s in the Central zone and a man in his 70s in the North zone.

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Alyssa Milano 'felt like she was dying' from COVID-19 and reveals her positive antibody results

Actress Alyssa Milano revealed that she has tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies in lengthy Instagram post on Wednesday.The 47-year-old opened up about her weeks-long battle with the coronavirus and the lingering symptoms she was left with after struggling to get a positive diagnosis.Milano said she was tested twice for the virus and once for antibodies and received negative results but pushed for a fourth test that finally revealed she was positive.

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Surviving the Virus viewers struggle to watch brutally eye-opening coronavirus documentary

Viewers of BBC One's Surviving the Virus: My Brother & Me urged people to watch the harrowing documentary, filmed from the front line amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus face masks become official part of school's uniform from September

coronavirus infection. And this will include the compulsory wearing of masks, Cheshire Live reported.

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Mandatory mask rule would be too difficult to enforce in schools, Nova Scotia teacher says

Canada to release mask guidelines for children, recommend them for kids aged 10+ The issue has been a concern for public health officials for the past several weeks.The Nova Scotia Department of Education released its return-to-school plan last month. Students will be told to wear a mask on the bus and in hallways, but not when sitting in the classroom.

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Florida surpasses 500K coronavirus cases as testing resumes after tropical storm

Florida surpassed 500,000 coronavirus cases Wednesday as testing ramped up following a temporary shutdown of some sites because of Tropical Storm Isaias, state officials said.A long line of cars waited outside Hark Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Wednesday morning for a coronavirus testing site to reopen after being closed because of the storm.Florida reported 225 new deaths Wednesday, bringing its seven-day average of daily reported deaths to a high of 185, behind Texas with 197. Florida’s rate is approaching a quarter of that seen in New York at its peak in mid-April.

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Many Canadians taking ‘wait-and-see’ approach to future vaccine: poll

As the federal government commits to acquiring millions of doses of a potential COVID-19 vaccine, an Angus Reid poll reveals many Canadians are feeling hesitant about a possible cure. Albert Delitala reports.

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Photos depict large gathering, N.B. top doctor warns of becoming COVID ‘complacent’

4 new coronavirus cases reported in New Brunswick Wednesday “But I think at the same time, balancing all those types of interactions in terms of the risk that they carry is important to continue to keep in mind,” she tells Global News.

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Protecting Montreal’s most vulnerable during a pandemic

Local community groups in Montreal worry that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is making social and economic inequalities worse. One of the most at risk groups are the homeless. Global’s Gloria Henriquez explains.

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Governors cooperate on COVID-19 testing plan

In the absence of a federal testing strategy, surging COVID-19 cases, and the looming 2020-21 school year, the governors of Maryland, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia—three Republicans and four Democrats—announced they joined a new interstate compact to receive more than 3 million point-of-care COVID-19 antigen tests.

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Hema Quebec study finds that more than two percent of the Province’s population has contracted and recovered from COVID-19

Hema Quebec’s new study samples were taken from people who donated blood between late May and early July and the results show that nearly three percent of Montrealers and Laval residents had contracted the virus and recovered. Global’s Felicia Parrillo has the details.

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Global COVID-19 deaths top 700,000; WHO team heads to South Africa

In the latest global COVID-19 developments, the fatality count passed the 700,000 mark as the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the deployment of a surge team to South Africa, the continent's hardest-hit country, and Australian health officials took more steps to limit spread from its hot spot in Victoria state.

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Harding Park a public course with a history of elite winners

SAN FRANCISCO – Harding Park is a public golf course with a history of elite champions.Tiger Woods was No. 1 in the world when he won a World Golf Championship here in 2005, and when he went 5-0 in his matches at the Presidents Cup in 2009.

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‘RHOA”s Cynthia Bailey Says Coronavirus Quarantine Has ‘Tested’ Her Relationship With Fiancé Mike Hill

Cynthia Bailey is opening up about the toll quarantine has taken on her relationship with fiancé Mike Hill.

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Coronavirus: More councils develop own track trace as government system not 'fit for purpose'

More areas hit hard by Covid-19 are developing their own track and trace systems amid growing claims the Government’s one is flawed.

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SFU students want return to pass/fail grades as online classes set to continue

COVID-19 pandemic.An online petition organized by “concerned students” says the crisis has been stressful and overwhelming, and expectations remain as high as if they were still getting in-person instruction.“Many students agree that the quality of education at Simon Fraser University has decreased but expectations have stayed the same,” says the petition, which had more than 3,000 names as of Wednesday afternoon.

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COVID-19 testing in the US is dropping, even as death toll rises

A COVID-19 test is administered at Balboa Sports Center on July 30, 2020 in Encino, California. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Amid the crisis, some health officials are calling for the introduction of a different type of test that would yield results in a matter of minutes and would be cheap and simple enough for millions of Americans to test themselves — but would also be less accurate.“There’s a sense of desperation that we need to do something else,” said Dr.

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Coronavirus: No new cases in Peterborough area, one case resolved

COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, maintaining the total number of confirmed cases in the area at 99.However, one active case has been resolved, bringing the total number of active cases down to three.Last Thursday, the health unit reported its first new cases since June 20, breaking a streak of 40 days with no new cases. Coronavirus: Mandatory face mask policy for Peterborough area to begin Aug.

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Isolating Older Adults To Protect Them From COVID-19 Comes With Other Health Risks.

Wall Street Journal (7/20, Morris, Subscription Publication) reports isolating older adults to protect them from COVID-19 leaves them facing the unintended consequences of social isolation and loneliness.

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COVID-19 testing: Which to get and when, according to a doctor

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Testing is a key factor in stopping the spread of COVID-19. With several options available, how do you know which test to get and when to take it?Dr.

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Coverage about COVID-19 in Facilities

Washington Post (7/30, Mikhail, Rosenzweig-Ziff) reports House lawmakers “pressed top officials at the Department of Veterans Affairs on Wednesday about staff shortages, the lack of covid-19 testing and infection-control lapses at state-run nursing homes for veterans and called on the administration to take a leading role in oversight that’s typically left to the states.” The hearing before the health subcommittee of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee “also probed the use of the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine at a home for veterans and their spouses outside of Philadelphia.” Rep.

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Florida Preparing Measures For Hurricane Season Amid Rise In COVID-19 Cases.

U.S. News & World Report (7/30, Marcus) reports Florida is preparing for hurricane season amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases.

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Federal Complaint Alleges Arizona’s Crisis Standards Discriminate Against People With Disabilities, Older People, People Of Color.

Arizona Republic (7/20, Innes) reports “two Arizonans and several advocacy groups have filed a federal complaint that argues that the state’s crisis standards, allowed because of COVID-19, discriminate against older Arizonans, people of color and those with disabilities.” The standards for the crisis “guide the allocation of scarce resources to patients based on factors such as their likelihood for survival.” The protocols in the state’s “Crisis Standards of Care and an addendum to the standards are putting some Arizonans at risk for ‘imminent harm,’ says the 20-page July 17 complaint to Roger Severino, director for the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S.

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Bytown Museum to remain closed this summer due to COVID-19

OTTAWA -- The Bytown Museum says it will remain closed for the foreseeable future because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Arnprior Fair goes virtual due to COVID-19 pandemic

OTTAWA -- As fair season fast approaches, many annual fairs across the region have been cancelled due to COVID-19. However, the Arnprior Fair has found a way to continue in its 166th year by going virtual.

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Upper Canada Village offers a safe and unique experience for 2020

MORRISBURG, ONT. -- One year shy of their 60th anniversary, leaving the gates closed this summer was something Upper Canada Village wasn't going to do.

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Provincial park sites re-opening as COVID-19 restrictions loosen up

Global’s Alicia Draus looks into how campsites are doing without the regular tourists from the states and across Canada as provincial parks continue to re-open.

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N.B. launches ‘exemplery service’ recognition for COVID-19 recovery efforts

Stepping up for my New Brunswick is a recognition that will be given to 100 residents who have made a significant contribution to the economic or social recovery from COVID-19 in New Brunswick.

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Drugmakers will have tens of millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses by early 2021: Fauci

tens of millions of doses of a coronavirus vaccine in the early part of next year, with production ramping up so that it hits a billion doses by the end of 2021, Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. government official on infectious diseases, said in a Reuters interview on Wednesday.Fauci said he has not seen any pressure from the White House to announce a vaccine close to the Nov.

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N.S. teachers say getting students to wear a face covering will be difficult

Canada’s top doctor says schools should recommend the use of non-medical masks, but has not made masks mandatory. As Graeme Benjamin tells us, some teachers feel it will be difficult.

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Coronavirus: Doug Ford stands firm amid growing calls to revise Ontario’s back-to-school plan

COVID-19 pandemic.Doug Ford stood firm in the face of mounting criticism about the provincial plan, which does not impose maximum class sizes on elementary school students. Opponents describe the strategy as underfunded and unsafe, noting aspects of it are also at odds with the scientific advice Ford insists his government is following.

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NBA releases testing results, no players confirmed positive

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The NBA’s bubble is still working.The league released its latest results Wednesday for coronavirus tests performed on players participating in the restarted season at Walt Disney World, and the numbers are still perfect. Of the 343 players tested since results were last announced July 29, none has been confirmed positive.That means no player has tested positive since entering the so-called bubble last month.

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Manitoba Liquor Mart employees to start wearing masks amid coronavirus

novel coronavirus as of Thursday. Coronavirus case confirmed at Maple Leaf plant in Brandon, 2 new cases reported Wednesday “Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries is committed to doing what we can to protect the health of our employees and customers,” an MLL spokesperson said in an email.“We have, and will, continue to evolve, expand and implement these types of initiatives as new information about COVID-19 preventative best practices becomes available.“The shift to mandatory masks is an example of one such measure.”Provincial health officials have yet to make mask wearing mandatory in Manitoba, but Dr.

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Experts: Not all states ready to hold safe elections in pandemic

Many US states don't offer the policies and flexibility that voters will need to avoid COVID-19 infection during the upcoming general election on Nov 3—and don't have much time to correct the deficiencies, according to two Rand Corp studies published today to inform state lawmakers and election officials on mitigating health risks and ensuring election integrity.

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Where will be next local coronavirus lockdown be? 10 areas most at risk

coronavirus lockdown have been unveiled as authorities publish new stats showing worrying hotspots. They include one city "on the brink" of having restrictions imposed to curb the virus’ spread, the Mirror reports.

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Royal Mail worker slams employer after city centre sorting office remains open - despite claims fifteen staff members have contracted Covid-19

city centre sorting office have tested positive for Covid-19. The Royal Mail centre on Oldham Road has remained open for business, despite a number of staff having contracted the virus in the last week.

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About half of California prison inmates killed by COVID-19 were disabled, advocates say

Sacramento Bee (July 18)About half of California prison inmates killed by COVID-19 were disabled, advocates sayMore than half of the California prison inmates who’ve died after contracting the coronavirus as of early this week had disabilities known to the state corrections department, according to a group of attorneys who are suing the state for better conditions.

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

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