Sign up for the latest from M.E.N. political editor Jennifer Williams A Covid-19 certification system will be developed for use in the UK, Boris Johnson has confirmed The Prime Minister delivered an update on the use of coronavirus certificates, or passports, in a Downing Street statement released on Easter Sunday (April 5).

According to the Government, the system, which will be developed over the coming months, could allow higher-risk settings to be opened up more safely and with more participants.

It is understood this will take into account three factors to confirm a person is not at risk of transmitting coronavirus. Covid status will be determined by vaccination, a recent negative test, or natural immunity following a previous

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With low COVID vaccine uptake, rural US bore brunt of Delta surge

Rural US counties with low COVID-19 vaccination rates had 2.4 times more infections per 100,000 people than urban counties amid the summer 2021 Delta surge, according to a study published yesterday in JAMA Network Open.

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Reality check on Alberta politicians’ statements on schools, COVID-19 transmission and vaccines

#AbEd #AbLeg pic.twitter.com/NIDW973Tg0— Adriana LaGrange (@AdrianaLaGrange) February 10, 2022Dr. Chris Mody, head of the department of microbiology, immunology and infectious disease at the University of Calgary, said there’s no data to suggest children “pose absolutely no threat” as the education minister claimed.However, Mody said the correlation between symptom severity and viral load taken with the observations that children tend to have less severe symptoms could mean children have less viral load with a COVID-19 infection, with a caveat.

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‘10 Truths About Love’: Watch the ‘timeless’ rom-com on Tubi for Valentine’s Day

Los Angeles - Love is in the air — well, on Tubi it is! FOX’s free streaming platform kicks off its Valentine’s Day slate with "10 Truths About Love," a new original rom-com starring Camilla Belle and David LaFontaine. Written by frequent romance scribe Shannon Latimer ("A Whirlwind Wedding," "Ghosts of Christmas Past"), the feel-good movie features a thriving romance columnist Carina (Belle) who thinks she’s got her love life all figured out — until her longtime boyfriend unexpectedly breaks up with her.Meanwhile, Carina’s editor hires a new writer, Liam (Lafontaine), to work with her and give the column a male perspective. Subsequently, the two clash over their approach, but to prove himself, Liam offers to help Carina get her ex-boyfriend back.

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FDA postpones advisory meeting on COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. regulators on Friday put the brakes on their push to speed Pfizer's COVID-19 to children under 5, creating major uncertainty about how soon the shots could become available.The Food and Drug Administration had urged Pfizer and its partner BioNTech to apply for authorization of extra-low doses of its vaccine for the youngest children before studies were even finished — citing the toll the omicron variant has taken on children.Kids between the ages of 5 and 11 are now eligible to get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.Next week, FDA advisers were supposed to publicly debate if youngsters should starting getting two shots before it's clear if they'd actually need a third.But Friday, the FDA reversed course and said it had become clear it needed to wait for data on how well that third shot works for this age group.

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White House urges Americans to leave Ukraine in next ‘24 to 48’ hours; Russian invasion could be days away

WASHINGTON - The White House is urging Americans to leave Ukraine in next "24 to 48 hours," warning U.S. won't rescue civilians if Russia invades.The White House has expressed increasing alarm about the prospects of a war, and Biden has been looking to solidify support among European allies for economy-jarring sanctions against Russia if it moves further with an invasion.KHARKIV REGION, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2022 - Soldiers operate a military vehicle during the drills of the Ivan Sirko 92nd Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Kharkiv Region, northeastern Ukraine.

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76ers wait on Harden's debut following big trade for Simmons

James Harden #13 of the Brooklyn Nets passes the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of their game at Golden 1 Center on February 02, 2022 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by d CAMDEN, N.J. - The oversized Ben Simmons magazine cover that hung inside the 76ers' training complex was gone.The former MVP acquired for the one-time franchise guard? Well, James Harden wasn't in town, either, and his debut for Philadelphia is on hold at least until next week.But yet another new era is soon set to begin for the Sixers as they chase their first NBA title since 1983, this time with the superstar pairing of Harden and MVP candidate Joel Embiid.The clock is ticking for Harden to win a championship.Harden, though, will not play for the Sixers in games Friday and Saturday night, and he won't play until he's evaluated this weekend by the team's performance staff.The earliest Harden could play for Philly is at home Tuesday against Boston.

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Canada trucker protest: Ontario declares state of emergency over truck blockades

TORONTO - Canadian authorities Friday turned up the legal and public pressure on protesters to lift their blockades in Ottawa and at the U.S. border, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warning: "This unlawful activity has to end and it will end."Federal, provincial and local officials moved simultaneously on different fronts to break the standoff, which began with truckers and others angry over the country's COVID-19 restrictions and has morphed into a broader attack from the right on Trudeau and his Liberal government, cheered on by conservatives in the U.S."We heard you.

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COVID and Americans' Trust in Government

The Lancet, in part using Gallup World Poll data, demonstrated a significant correlation between trust in government and COVID-19 infections. The review looked at COVID-related outcomes, trust in government and interpersonal trust (along with many other variables) across 177 countries.

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Queen's Covid scare sparks debate over role that could see Andrew step in for monarch

The Queen's recent Covid-19 scare has sparked debate over which royals should be allowed to step in for her if she is unable to fulfil her duties.

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Manitoba COVID-19 hospitalizations slowly on the decline

COVID-19 update, health officials said Friday the strain on Manitoba hospitals is slowly easing.According to the province, six Manitobans were checked out of hospital putting the number of those receiving care at 656. The ICU also went down by one, leaving the number of occupants at 41.

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Toronto officials prepare for weekend protests against COVID-19 measures

COVID-19 measures.Queen’s Park Circle was closed on Wednesday and remains blocked off from Bloor Street to College Street.College Street is also closed between Yonge and Bay streets.“Our objectives have and continue to be the public safety and to limit disruption to the city and its residents as much as possible,” Toronto police Chief James Ramer said at a press conference Friday updating plans on preparations for the protests. Roads closed around Queen’s Park in Toronto due to possible demonstration “We will continue to have a large police presence in and around the downtown core and in other areas around the city.

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Archdiocese of Philadelphia to make masks optional for students, staff in suburban county schools

PHILADELPHIA - The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced major changes to its COVID-19 protocols and masking policy on Friday afternoon. The use of masks will be optional for students and staff in elementary schools and high schools operated by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties beginning Feb.

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Substitute teacher removed from Farmington High School after making racist comment toward Black student

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (FOX 2) - A substitute teacher was recorded making a racist comment toward a Black student Thursday at Farmington High School."I was touching the teacher’s mic. I probably shouldn’t have been doing it," Keichean Wilson said.

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Two men wanted for robbery of Philadelphia Metro PCS, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Officers with Philadelphia police are asking for the public’s help to identify two men who allegedly robbed a Metro PCS in January. According to police, the robbery took place at the store on the 4600 block Frankford Avenue on Jan. 19, 2022 around 3:54 p.m. Police said the men entered the store with a gun and went to the counter and asked for money. After taking money, the men were last seen on Frankford Avenue. Police are searching for two suspects they say robbed a Metro PCS in Philadelphia on Jan.

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British PM Boris Johnson reduces length of India trip over Covid surge

LONDON : British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reduced the length of his trip to India later this month because of the COVID-19 situation in the country, his spokesman said on Wednesday, adding he would meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi."We've been in close contact with the Indian government about the PM's upcoming visit in light of the COVID situation in India. As a result of these discussions the prime minister has made the decision to reduce the length of the visit," he told reporters."This programme will be focused on high level discussions with the Indian government and Indian business leaders," he said, adding that the bulk of the programme would now take place on April 26.

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Lockdown, not vaccines behind drop in UK COVID-19 deaths: Boris Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned on Tuesday that the rapid drop in COVID-19 deaths was largely down to a three-month lockdown – not the vaccination program – and that cases would rise once again as restrictions ease.

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LONDON – Britain began offering coronavirus vaccinations to anyone over 45 on Tuesday after hitting its target of giving at last one dose to everyone over 50 by the middle of April.

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Johnson urges people to 'behave responsibly' as England reopens

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged people to "behave responsibly" as pub gardens reopened and restaurants resumed outdoor dining in a major easing of England's coronavirus lockdown.

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How to get free Covid tests twice a week – and how it could help ease lockdown

Boris Johnson has announced that everyone in England will be given access to two lateral flow Covid-19 tests a week from Friday, April 9.These coronavirus testing kits can provide results in around 30 minutes, and will help squash any outbreaks as England prepares for the next stage in easing lockdown.On Monday April 5, The PM confirmed the next stage could go ahead, which means non-essential shops can open from April 12, and pubs and restaurants can start serving outdoors.Mr Johnson added that regular testing is key to the continued easing of lockdown, and all adults, even those without symptoms, will be urged to get themselves tested twice a week.He said: “As we continue to make good progress on our vaccine programme and with our roadmap

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Plan to fully reopen pubs could be delayed by yet another Covid surge, study says

pubs could be delayed by another coronavirus surge, a SAGE study suggests.Indoor hospitality is due to reopen again on May 17, but new modelling from government scientific advisors suggests England could experience a new Covid-19 surge, the Daily Mirror reports. Papers from SAGE (Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies) predicts there may be a late summer surge almost as bad as the one seen in later January when hospitals were nearly overwhelmed soon after the latest lockdown began.New modelling casts doubt on whether coronavirus rules can be fully relaxed on June 21, despite Prime Minister Boris Johnson assuring the nation the roadmap out of lockdown is still on track.

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Celebrating a second Easter in Alberta amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Nicola Sturgeon has no plans to copy Boris Johnson's idea for free twice-weekly covid tests

Boris Johnson’s proposal to offer everyone in England free, twice-weekly tests from Friday is a “really strong idea”.

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England residents to be offered twice-weekly COVID-19 tests

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Ontario reports 5,979 new COVID-19 cases over past 2 days

COVID-19 cases over the past two days, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 364,537.On Sunday, 3,041 cases were reported and on Monday 2,938 were reported.The province didn’t provide updated COVID-19 figures on Easter Sunday with it being a holiday.There were 906 new cases in Toronto, 533 in Peel Region, 391 in York Region, 230 in Ottawa and 140 in Durham, Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott tweeted Monday.Ontario is reporting 2,938 cases of #COVID19 today and 3,041 cases reported yesterday.

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COVID-19 tests to be offered 2x per week to all in England as it takes next steps out of lockdown

LONDON - All adults and children in England will be able to have routine coronavirus tests twice a week as a way to stamp out new outbreaks, the British government said Monday as it prepared to announce the next steps in lifting the nation's months-long lockdown.Prime Minister Boris Johnson said regularly testing people who don’t have COVID-19 symptoms would help "stop outbreaks in their tracks, so we can get back to seeing the people we love and doing the things we enjoy."The government said free lateral flow tests will be available free starting Friday by mail, from pharmacies and in workplaces.

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Boris Johnson expected to unveil Covid passports, travel traffic lights for UK

LONDON : Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to unveil a series of measures later on Monday as part of plans to start unlocking the UK from its coronavirus lockdown, including so-called COVID passports for mass events and a traffic lights system for foreign travel.After a Cabinet meeting to finalise the latest set of plans, Johnson will host a Downing Street press conference in the evening to set out details of the next stage in his roadmap – which will see non-essential shops reopen and pubs and restaurants start serving outdoors from April 12.

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COVID-19: Ontario to drop case numbers for both Sunday, Monday

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Godzilla vs Kong earns USD 285.4 million worldwide; Scores biggest opening at US box office since COVID 19

Godzilla vs Kong seems to have put theatres back in business and has become that film which is successfully boosting the confidence for theatre owners and studios who have been plagued with worries owing to the pandemic. The COVID-19 crisis put a hold on the theatre business and the Adam Wingard film seems to have come as a saviour.

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Boris Johnson pushes Covid-19 tests for all to help reopen UK economy

Covid passports is assessed for wide-scale use, under Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plan to reopen the economy after lockdown.Free test kits will be made available through local pharmacies, community centers and home delivery services, when the new regime goes live on April 9.Also Read | Inside the march of virus variantsWith most of the adult population now having received a vaccine, the government believes rapid testing of the whole population and a system of Covid status certification will help keep control over the pandemic as restrictions are eased.Johnson is due to set out the details later on Monday, ahead of the next step in lifting curbs for businesses and citizens due on April 12.“Massive efforts have been made by the British

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Two free rapid Covid tests a week for every single person in England from Friday

Boris Johnson has vowed that every single person in England will be entitled to two free rapid Covid test every week from Friday – in a bid to ensure the UK's return to normal life runs as smoothly as possible as lockdown restrictions ease.The lateral flow tests – which can provide results in around 30 minutes – will be available to anyone, regardless of whether they are showing Covid-19 symptoms or not.Rapid testing has so far only been available to those Brits most at risk and people who need to leave home for work, including frontline NHS workers.The wider rollout aims to help the Government identify and control new coronavirus variants, and comes as lockdown restrictions are gradually eased across the UK.People will be able to obtain a

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B.C. churches flout COVID-19 health restrictions, proceed with indoor Easter services

COVID-19 numbers, some B.C. churches are going ahead with in-person Easter Sunday services, despite a health order banning indoor religious gatherings.At Langley’s Riverside Calvary Chapel, worshipers could be seen arriving Sunday morning.One congregant came out to tell Global news he didn’t trust provincial health officer Dr.

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COVID-19: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on April 4

COVID-19 pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Sunday.Christians in the Greater Toronto Area and throughout the world are marking another unconventional Easter Sunday this year with COVID-19 restrictions in place.Ontario entered a provincewide shutdown on Saturday amid the third wave of the virus, limiting religious ceremonies to 15 per cent capacity indoors.Outdoor religious services are allowed for as many people as physical distancing allows.In Toronto, St. Michael’s Cathedral livestreamed Easter mass at noon.#EasterSunday Livestream: Celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord at St.

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Christians celebrate second Easter marred by COVID-19 pandemic

VATICAN CITY (AP) - Christianity’s most joyous feast day was celebrated worldwide with faithful sitting far apart in pews and singing choruses of "Hallelujah" through face coverings on a second Easter Sunday conditioned by pandemic precautions.From Protestant churches in South Korea to St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, worshippers followed national or local regulations aimed at preventing the transmission of the coronavirus.At a hospital in the Lombardy region of Italy, where the pandemic first erupted in the West in February 2020, a hospital gave a traditional dove-shaped Easter cake symbolizing peace to each person who lined up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

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The Latest: Britain to trial virus certificates for events

LONDON — Britain’s government is planning to trial a coronavirus status certification plan over the coming months to allow the safe return of mass gatherings at places like sports grounds and nightclubs.

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Singing hymns through masks, Christians mark pandemic Easter

VATICAN CITY – Christianity’s most joyous feast day was celebrated worldwide with faithful sitting far apart in pews and singing choruses of “Hallelujah” through face coverings on a second Easter Sunday conditioned by pandemic precautions.

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Boris Johnson to set out plan for Covid status certification scheme

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to set out plans to develop a "Covid status certification" scheme to enable the safe return of mass gatherings and indoor events as lockdown restrictions ease in England.

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B.C. reports 2,090 COVID-19 cases over 2 days, shattering records again

COVID-19 update in British Columbia.For the first time, the province reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases on two consecutive days, along with six more deaths. The figures were the highest and second-highest single-day case totals yet.In a written statement, health officials said there were 1,018 cases between Thursday and Friday, and 1,072 cases between Friday and Saturday.

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COVID-19 vaccine drive-thru line in Regina temporarily closed after 6+ hour wait time

Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is temporarily closing the line at Regina’s drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic as the wait time is currently over 6 hours. More COVID-19 vaccination sites opening across Saskatchewan for 55+ Those already in line will still be vaccinated and the SHA said others can try again later.

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Coronavirus vaccine passport trials to 'start at English theatres and stadiums next month'

Coronavirus vaccine passports are reportedly set to be trialled in theatres and sports stadiums south of the border. Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday indicated that some form of certification could ‘definitely’ play a role as the UK exits lockdown over the coming months.

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