A majority of Canadians say they’re still in support of another lockdown to stop the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, but despite more than 55 per cent of Canadians showing such support for renewed public health measures, the poll’s results — done by Ipsos exclusively for Global News — also show that the same support is dwindling..

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5,279 new Covid cases, 'about two thirds' are Omicron

The Department of Health has confirmed 5,279 new cases of Covid-19.

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Quebec breaks record for highest daily provincial COVID-19 case count in Canada

COVID-19 case count with 5,043 new infections — the highest single-day total reported Canada-wide since the pandemic began.Ontario held the previous record with 4,812 new cases recorded in mid-April.Quebec also recorded eight more deaths linked to the virus on Tuesday. It also reported 415 hospitalizations, with 59 new entries and 41 new discharges.

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COVID-19: Still unclear if vaccines need tweaking to address Omicron variant, EMA says

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is prepared for the possibility that COVID-19 vaccines may need to be tweaked to fight the new Omicron variant, although “there is no answer yet” that it will be necessary, executive director Emer Cooke said on Tuesday.

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UK's Boris Johnson rules out new Covid curbs before Christmas

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US population shows slowest growth rate ever over first year of pandemic

U.S. population growth dipped to its lowest rate since the nation’s founding during the first year of the pandemic as the coronavirus curtailed immigration, delayed pregnancies and killed hundreds of thousands of U.S.

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Andy Burnham calls for 'clarity before Christmas' on Covid measures

Andy Burnham has called for 'clarity before Christmas' from the government on any further Covid measures it plans to put in place over the coming weeks.

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Ontario hospitals update visitor policies due to community spread amid Omicron wave

COVID-19 cases driven by the fast-spreading Omicron variant.As of today, Unity Health Toronto, a hospital network consisting of St. Joseph’s Health Centre, St.

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Quebec imposes new health restrictions as COVID-19 cases continue to soar in the province

As of 5pm Monday, all gyms, performance venues, movie theatres, taverns, bars and spas will close. As will primary and secondary schools, as well as adult learning centres.

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COVID-19: Montreal brings back state of emergency as Omicron variant spreads

Quebec breaks record for highest daily provincial COVID-19 case count in Canada Under a state of emergency, the city is granted exceptional powers to free up resources to deal with the crisis at hand, she said.“With the announcement made by Quebec yesterday, the city is giving itself the means to protect its essential workers while maintaining public services,” Plante said.On Monday, Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé announced the closure of schools, gyms, cinemas and bars among other restrictions meant to curb the spread of the virus.“The Omicron variant is forcing us to take extra precautions and be extra vigilant,” Plante said.

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When could Bolton Wanderers' Covid postponed Boxing Day clash vs Morecambe be rearranged for

Bolton Wanderers confirmed their second postponed match in the space of six days after a Covid-19 outbreak at the club forced the planned Boxing Day clash against Morecambe to be shelved.

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Nicola Sturgeon announces tougher Covid restrictions for Stirling residents to tackle spread of Omicron

Stricter coronavirus measures have been introduced in a bid to halt the spread of Omicron.

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Nicola Sturgeon announces new Covid rules for Scotland - latest restrictions in full

Scotland is to face tougher Coronavirus restrictions after Christmas, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.

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Western University researchers developing rVSV COVID-19 vaccine

Western University is working on what could be a fourth type of COVID-19 vaccine and researchers say early data is promising.The results of pre-clinical studies in mice suggest the vaccine produces a powerful and possibly long-lasting antibody response.

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US FDA expected to authorize Pfizer and Merck Covid pills this week

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Chancellor brings forward £1billion support package for businesses affected by COVID-19

COVID-19 cases, however some industry leaders weren’t impressed.Following days of lobbying from MPs and officials within the hospitality and leisure industries, the package will include one-off grants of £6000 for businesses in England which the Treasury expects will be administered by local authorities in the coming weeks.The new measures will also use taxpayer’s cash to cover the cost of statutory sick pay for Covid-19-related absences for firms with fewer than 250 employees and cultural organisations can access an additional £30million via the cultural recovery fund.Right now, my industry needs clarity, certainty, steadiness and strong leadership from the Government.All of the above are missing.

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Telangana reports four more Omicron Covid cases, state's tally rises to 24

Telangana on Tuesday, taking the cumulative cases of the new strain to 24, reported news agency PTI.

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India’s Covid vaccination coverage crosses 138.89 cr

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BREAKING: New Covid restrictions for Lanarkshire public events and hospitality venues

Football matches and public events in Lanarkshire and across Scotland will be limited to a maximum of 500 spectators until mid-January and hospitality venues will have to reintroduce distancing and table-only service under new measures to combat coronavirus.

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Ontario reports 3,453 new COVID cases as test positivity reaches almost 10%

COVID cases on Tuesday, as daily positive infections continue to rise amid the highly contagious Omicron variant. The provincial case total now stands at 657,180.For comparison, last Tuesday saw 1,429 new cases and the previous Tuesday saw 928.

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Ontario’s top doctor set to give COVID update as Omicron strains health resources

COVID-19 in the province, as the Omicron variant puts increasing pressure on health systems.Dr. Kieran Moore is expected to hold his weekly briefing on the state of the pandemic at 3 p.m.The update comes as officials in some regions report health centres can’t keep up with the surge in demand for tests.Ottawa Public Health has asked residents who have symptoms but can’t access a timely test to assume they are infected and self-isolate.

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Waterloo Region issues appeal to local businesses to host COVID-19 vaccination clinics

COVID-19 booster shot.“As a region, we’re ramping up vaccination efforts to get doses administered as quickly as possible,” Regional Chair Karen Redman stated.

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Chris Eubank Jr clash with Liam Williams could be delayed again amid Covid fears

Chris Eubank Jnr’s clash with Liam Williams could be set for a second delay.The pair are due to meet on January 29 in a middleweight clash in Cardiff.The British Boxing Board of Control has informed all promoters there is a risk all January events could be postponed.That is due to rising number of Covid-19 cases across the UK and fears hospitals could be overwhelmed.The BBBofC uses medics from the NHS to oversee their events so if these are unavailable then boxing can’t continue in the UK.They have warned promoters to line up alternative dates as they consider whether it is safe for the sport to continue next month.There is a chance Eubank Jnr against Williams will be given the all clear if Covid-19 cases subside or hospitals are able to

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Lowry Theatre cancels all performances until after Christmas due to Covid cases

The Lowry Theatre has cancelled all performances until after Christmas due to a "number of positive Covid-19 cases".

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Bolton Wanderers fans' verdict after Morecambe Boxing Day clash Covid postponement

Bolton Wanderers will not be in action on Boxing Day after it was confirmed the game against Morecambe has been called off.

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The Novavax vaccine against COVID-19: What you need to know

The Technical Advisory Group for Emergency Use Listing listed Nuvaxovid (NVX-CoV2373) vaccine against COVID-19 and Covovax (NVX-CoV2373) vaccine against COVID-19 for emergency use on 20 December 2021 and 17 December 2021 respectively.

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Today's Public Health Scotland Covid latest as 5,242 new cases confirmed amid Omicron spread

Another 5,242 Covid cases have been diagnosed within the last 24 hours as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed people will not be asked to cancel their Christmas Day plans.

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Manchester United players return to training after Covid-19 outbreak

A number of Manchester United players have returned to training after last week's Covid-19 outbreak in the first-team squad.

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Jammu detects three cases of Omicron Covid variant

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Mumbai alters Covid guidelines; prior permissions must for gatherings of over 200. Details here

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Morning Live’s Gethin Jones has operation cancelled as he tests positive for Covid

TV presenter Gethin Jones has had an operation cancelled after testing positive for covid, he confirmed on Morning Live on Tuesday morning.The presenter, 43, has been absent from presenting duties on BBC One’s Morning Live this week, having temporarily been replaced by a number of guest hosts including Strictly star AJ Odudu and Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies. Appearing on the show, Gethin shared how he’d had to cancel ankle surgery after catching covid just days before Christmas.

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Scottish Government announces nine deaths and 5,242 covid cases in last 24 hours

The Scottish Government have confirmed that there have been nine additional covid deaths in the last 24 hours.

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Omicron variant is milder than Delta in terms of severity, a few patients didn't even get fever: Health experts

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GMB's Adil Ray shares anger over losing three relatives in Covid pandemic in ITV show row

Good Morning Britain's Adil Ray shared his anger over losing three family members in the coronavirus pandemic. TV star Adil, 47, was embroiled in a heated fall out with a guest on the ITV show on Tuesday 21 December as they discussed Boris Johnson.

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Nicola Sturgeon covid update LIVE as fears over Omicron variant grow in Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon is set to update the Scottish Parliament on the latest coronavirus situation across the country later today.

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Biden administration to distribute 500 million at-home Covid-19 test kits

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EU to limit vaccine validity in Covid pass to 9 months

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Alanis Morissette’s ‘Jagged Little Pill’ Broadway musical cancelled due to COVID-19

Jagged Little Pill, the Grammy and Tony Award-winning musical based on Alanis Morissette’s 1995 album of the same name, has been shut down due to COVID-19.The jukebox musical opened in late 2019, but the run was halted in 2020 because of the spread of the Coronavirus. It reopened in October 2021, but last Saturday (18 December), performances were cancelled due to “a limited number of positive [COVID-19] test results,” according to The New York Times.On Monday night (20 December), producers announced that this run of Jagged Little Pill wouldn’t be reopening.“The drastic turn of events this week with the rapid spread of the Omicron variant has, once again, changed everything,” producers Vivek J.

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Behind a new pill to treat Covid: A husband-and-wife team and a hunch

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Omicron: Delhi's total count of new Covid variant rises to 54

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One unusual symptom of Omicron Covid variant that you should watch out for

World Health Organisation (WHO) warning that the Omicron spreads faster than other coronavirus variants, doctors and medical professionals are beginning to report an unusual symptom of the infection.

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'Cases are up immensely': Philadelphia Health Commissioner urges testing ahead of holiday season

PHILADELPHIA - As COVID-19 case counts continue to rise, Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole urged testing and reminded people to take as many precautions as possible ahead of the holiday season. People have been scrambling to get their hands on COVID-19 testing.

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Kerry Katona devastated as daughter Molly stays in Ireland and cancels Christmas with her after positive Covid test

KERRY Katona has been left devastated after her eldest daughter Molly tested positive for Covid-19, leaving her stuck in Ireland for Christmas. The Atomic Kitten star took to her Instagram stories to reveal that Molly, 20, had been due to fly home for the festive season before she found out the bad news.

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Manchester United issue statement on Covid passes for fans attending games at Old Trafford

Manchester United have confirmed fans attending games at Old Trafford must demonstrate their Covid-19 status if they are to be permitted entry into the stadium.

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Biden to announce free at-home COVID-19 tests, more hospital aid to fight omicron

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Tuesday is set to announce a number of new actions in the face of the rapidly-spreading omicron variant of the coronavirus, including access to 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests for Americans, increased support for overwhelmed hospitals and more vaccination sites nationwide.As families and friends begin to gather together amid a second straight holiday season with COVID-19, scientists are racing to better understand the omicron variant and whether it causes more serious disease. They do know that vaccination should offer strong protections against severe illness and death, which public health officials continue to push heading into the cold winter months. Biden, who is set to speak at 2:30 p.m.

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Train disruptions across the country as pandemic leads to staff shortages

Rail operators claim the covid-19 pandemic has led to staff shortages and caused widespread train cancellations in the run-up to Christmas.

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"You can't lock yourself in the house": Anxiety in Greater Manchester's Covid hotspot as families prepare to celebrate a strange festive season

For Laura Rodger and family, the next few days will be an anxious wait.

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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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