Halloween, particularly when it’s cold outside — they head to the mall and trick-or-treat at the local shops.However, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of Edmonton-area malls will not be handing out candy to the little ghosts and goblins this year.

Coronavirus: Alberta Health issues guidelines for a safe and ‘scary for the right reasons’ Halloween The Northern Alberta Shopping Centre Association announced this week the following malls will not set up candy stands or allow retailers to hand out candy this Halloween: Voluntary public health measures coming for Edmonton zone amid rise in COVID-19 cases: Alberta health minister The association said the decision was made after careful discussion and review of the recently released.

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Ontario’s premier has called a state of emergency following days of blockades at the country’s largest border crossing. This move is applauded by federal officials who are asking protesters to go home as police forces expect demonstrations across the country to ramp up over the weekend.

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A monoclonal treatment site located in a tent is closed for patients on January 25, 2022 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) WASHINGTON - U.S. health regulators on Friday authorized a new antibody drug that targets the omicron variant, a key step in restocking the nation's arsenal against the latest version of COVID-19.The Food and Drug Administration said it cleared the Eli Lilly drug for adults and adolescent patients with mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19.

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How Muhammad Ali, African American Muslims established Houston’s most historic mosque

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AirTag stalking: Apple cracking down on unwanted tracking

AirTag clipped onto a bag. Apple announced it’s cracking down on unwanted tracking among AirTag users, according to a company news release. AirTags launched last April for $29 apiece and allows users to keep track of their personal items, such as keys, wallets, purses, backpacks and luggage through Apple's "Find My' app. But the seemingly harmless tool is being used by some to stalk people and even commit car thefts. Police departments have called this recent string of crimes "AirTag stalking." "We’ve become aware that individuals can receive unwanted tracking alerts for benign reasons, such as when borrowing someone’s keys with an AirTag attached or when traveling in a car with a family member’s AirPods left inside," the tech giant wrote in an update on its website Thursday.

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MRI hours at Saskatoon hospital reduced due to ‘recent critical shortage’: SHA

MRI department at Royal University Hospital has decreased to the point where health officials have decide to scale back hours of operation, creating concerns about wait times for the service.A memo sent earlier this week to Saskatoon physicians and staff within the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) cites “ongoing recruitment challenges” due to a “recent critical shortage of MRI technologists.” Saskatchewan moves to end COVID-19 public health orders The shortage means the department at RUH will only operate from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Eagerly awaited COVID lifesavers molnupiravir, Paxlovid now wait for patients

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New Jersey court dismisses officers' union vaccine mandate suit

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COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5 delayed as Pfizer extends trial

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COVID-19: Wastewater shows decline of virus in Waterloo Region may have hit a wall

COVID-19 wastewater signal in the last few weeks has slowed or plateaued at all sites,” medical officer of health Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang told reporters on Friday morning.

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Despite decline in patients, Waterloo hospitals remain ‘under great pressure’: Wang

COVID-19 patients in area hospitals continues to decline but that has not relieved the pressure on hospitals, according to the region’s top doctor.According to Friday’s dashboard update, there are 75 patients in the three hospitals in Waterloo Region, including 20 who are in need of intensive care. Premier Doug Ford declares state of emergency amid protests at land border and in Ottawa Three weeks ago, on Jan.

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Ambassador Bridge protest blockade disrupts car manufacturing sector

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Ayrshire residents are being urged to roll up their sleeves for Covid-19 vaccination jabs.

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Ontario on track to remove ‘almost all restrictions’ on businesses ‘very soon,’ Doug Ford says

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COVID-19: MLHU reports 3 deaths, LHSC has 87 COVID inpatients

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

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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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Coaldale church added to list of Lethbridge-area COVID-19 outbreaks

Alberta’s COVID-19 outbreak list.On Friday, R.O.C. Christian Ministries in Coaldale became the region’s seventh active outbreak for the novel coronavirus.Alberta Health said there are 15 cases linked to the church, all of which are active.“We heard about the first confirmed case on Wednesday, October 7 (not from AHS), and immediately closed so that there could be no further transmission,” the church told Global News in an email Friday evening.“Our people were all informed by Thursday morning of what had happened.“AHS contacted us Thursday afternoon, we told them we had already closed, and they are now guiding us on next steps.“We are, of course, extremely concerned by this outbreak, and will continue to work with AHS,” the church said.

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244 new cases of COVID-19, 1 additional death in Alberta on Thursday

COVID-19 in the province, bringing the total number of Albertans affected with the disease to 21,443.There are currently 2,738 active cases in Alberta. Edmonton zone continues to have the highest number of active cases with 1,497, or more than half the provincial total.

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‘Rolling the dice’: Why are some Albertans ignoring COVID-19 rules as cases rise?

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Woman in her 30s dies of COVID-19 as Alberta adds 243 more cases Wednesday

COVID-19 was a woman in her 30s, according to Alberta Health, which also confirmed an additional 243 cases of the disease in the province on Wednesday.The woman was from the Edmonton zone and her death is not linked to any current outbreaks. Tam describes early scramble for coronavirus supplies as ‘swabaggedon’ Alberta’s COVID-19 death toll now stands at 287.As of Monday afternoon, the province listed 2,689 active cases in Alberta with almost half of those in the capital region.There were 1,473 active cases listed in the Edmonton zone and 791 listed in the Calgary zone.

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COVID-19 ‘watch’ issued for City of Lethbridge as cases surge

COVID-19 cases within the City of Lethbridge has prompted Alberta Health to issue a “watch” for the city under the province’s coronavirus monitoring system.As of Tuesday afternoon, there were 101 active cases of the virus within the city, after 52 new cases were identified over the Thanksgiving weekend.The province has now confirmed six active outbreaks within the Lethbridge region, they include: COVID-19 outbreak connected to church confirmed in Coalhurst, Alta. A COVID-19 “watch” also continues for Lethbridge County where there were 40 active cases as of Tuesday.

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COVID-19.Despite this, Alberta Health is not declaring an outbreak at this time. Thousands of Alberta Health Services jobs to be cut in effort to save $600M annually The province says an outbreak is usually declared when two people at an acute care facility — like a hospital — have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.But a statement from AHS says there are no apparent links between cases at the hospital, so it was determined it doesn’t fit the criteria for an outbreak.

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Dr. Hinshaw to provide update on COVID-19 status in Alberta Tuesday afternoon

COVID-19 update at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.Dr.

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Edmontonians find ways to celebrate Thanksgiving during pandemic

Canadians urged to keep Thanksgiving gatherings small, virtual during coronavirus pandemic Halley Fenton said the two families have been close for eight years and will usually celebrate Thanksgiving at someone’s house.“It’s just so good to see everybody again, because you can’t do that (because of) COVID,” Fenton said.Whether it was cutting back on guests, keeping it simple or moving the whole feast outside, people got creative in the ways they spent Thanksgiving this year to be COVID safe. This group gathered at Hawrelak Park and had hotdogs instead of turkey.

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COVID-19: How Edmonton’s voluntary cohort guidelines could affect multi-sport families

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Munroe’s two boys are actively involved in sports and other physical activities that involve more than one cohort, but with the new recommendation they are being told to only play one per season. Voluntary public health measures coming for Edmonton zone amid rise in COVID-19 cases: Alberta health minister “We’re lucky that our kids are at an age where we can let them choose what they prefer, so preference is always taken in our house, but I think it’s got to be hard for other families,” Munroe said.It’s a choice many families are now facing.

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Calgary man dies after contracting COVID-19 at Foothills hospital; family seeks remdesivir for daughter on ventilator

Health Canada authorizes remdesivir to treat severe COVID-19 Valerie Smith, 55, contracted COVID-19 shortly after her father Russell Smith passed away on Sept. 23.

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Face coverings now mandatory in all Leduc indoor public spaces and vehicles

Face Coverings Bylaw.Councillors previously drafted the bylaw with the intention of activating it when the city reached 10 active cases.The rule means that — with some exemptions — face masks or coverings are required to be worn inside all public spaces, including buildings, taxis and vehicle-for-hire transportation.Masks have been required on public transit and LATS vehicles since Aug. 1.Edmonton city council passes bylaw to mandate masks in all indoor public spacesFace masks were made mandatory in all indoor public spaces in Edmonton on Aug.

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Alberta finance minister accuses nurses’ union of trying to ‘take advantage of a health crisis’

news release on Thursday afternoon, accusing an Alberta nurses union of orchestrating an “overreaching and disingenuous demand for indefinite job security” that he described as “a shameful effort to take advantage of a health crisis.”Toews issued the statement after the United Nurses of Alberta, which represents more than 30,000 registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses and “allied workers,” announced it had rejected Alberta Health Services’ proposal to delay collective bargaining until 2021.“I am extremely disappointed that the union leadership of the United Nurses of Alberta has rejected stability during a pandemic,” Toews’ statement reads in part.

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Mill Woods care centre COVID-19 outbreak swells to 68 cases

COVID-19 outbreak at Shepherd’s Care Millwoods Long Term Care Centre in Edmonton continues to grow.As of Oct. 7, 46 residents had tested positive and 22 staff had the disease.

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2 more deaths linked to COVID-19 outbreaks at Calgary’s Foothills hospital

COVID-19 outbreaks at Calgary’s Foothills Medical Centre reached 10 on Wednesday, but Alberta Health Services also noted the same day that no new infections associated with the outbreak were reported.“We offer our sincerest condolences to the families and friends who have lost loved ones,” AHS said. The health authority offered an update saying that two more deaths were linked to the outbreaks on Wednesday.As of Wednesday afternoon, the total number of cases linked to the outbreaks at Calgary’s largest hospital was 80: 42 patients, 33 health-care workers and five visitors.“From Sept.

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Voluntary public health measures coming for Edmonton zone amid rise in COVID-19 cases

Alberta’s health minister said voluntary public health measure are on the way for the Edmonton zone, where COVID-19 cases continue to increase. This comes while the City of Edmonton asks Alberta Health to reduce cohort sizes before Thanksgiving.

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COVID-19 outbreak connected to church confirmed in Coalhurst, Alta.

The Good News Centre church in Coalhurst, Alta., is the source of a COVID-19 outbreak in Lethbridge county.AHS officials confirmed to Global News on Wednesday afternoon that 23 cases of novel coronavirus are now linked to the outbreak and case identification is ongoing. Church community outbreak linked to COVID-19 spike in Lethbridge area: AHS A Coalhurst resident with direct knowledge of the situation who asked not to be identified spoke with Global News on Wednesday and said town staff have been directed not to speak about the outbreak.

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Church community COVID-19 outbreak confirmed in Coalhurst

A COVID-19 outbreak of 23 positive cases has been confirmed by Alberta Health Services to be linked to the Coalhurst Good News Centre church community.

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Alberta confirms 143 cases of COVID-19 Wednesday; numbers climbing in Edmonton

COVID-19 on Wednesday, Alberta Health announced.There were 1,910 active cases in the province, with 1,085 of those cases in the Edmonton zone.Cases have been rising steadily in that zone over the last few weeks, and the health minister announced Wednesday voluntary health measures are coming for the region. Voluntary public health measures coming for Edmonton zone amid rise in COVID-19 cases: Alberta health minister As of Wednesday’s reporting, there were 620 active cases in the Calgary zone, 30 in the central zone, 78 active cases in the south zone and 90 in the north zone.

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AHS signs agreement with Calgary company to provide Alberta medical staff with face masks

Orpyx Medical Technologies will ensure the province has sufficient personal protective equipment for its medical staff. Local companies make ventilators, face shields and donate them to Alberta Health Services He says before the COVID-19 pandemic, health workers used about 33,000 masks a day; that number has skyrocketed to 600,000.Shandro says the 40 million masks will account for about 10 per cent of what the province needs.

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City of Edmonton recommends Alberta Health reduce cohort sizes, group gathering limits

COVID-19 cases in Edmonton and the surrounding areas, city administration is recommending that Alberta Health make a move to reduce cohort and group gathering sizes.In an update to city council on Wednesday morning, interim city manager Adam Laughlin said the city has been working closely with Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health to determine what might be driving the increase in COVID-19 cases and what can be done to flatten the curve.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Lethbridge daycare centre: AHS

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“The centre will remain closed until we have been advised by AHS that it is safe to reopen and additional deep cleaning of the centre has been completed.”Children’s House said it is fully co-operating with AHS and provincial licensing officials while supporting its families and staff.“Our thoughts are with those affected, and we hope for a speedy recovery for those that are or may become ill,” the society said. Church community outbreak linked to COVID-19 spike in Lethbridge area: AHS These cases come amid a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Lethbridge.Alberta Health identified 18 new cases of the virus on Tuesday.

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Church community outbreak linked to COVID-19 spike in Lethbridge area: AHS

coronavirus.Data from Alberta Health identified 18 new cases of COVID-19 in the city on Tuesday, bringing the community’s total case count from the start of the pandemic to 201.Of the city’s 201 total positive cases, 29 were listed as active on Tuesday. Alberta records 276 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, 1 additional death Lethbridge County has also recorded a significant jump in cases which now total 71.

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Alberta records 276 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, 1 additional death

COVID-19 on Tuesday and one additional death related to the disease.The person who died was a woman in her 70s in the Calgary zone, according to Alberta Health.The Edmonton zone surpassed 1,000 active cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, with 1,063 active cases, an all-time high for active cases in the region. Of the 1,063 active cases in the zone, 966 are within the Edmonton city limits.

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Mayor Iveson on additional COVID-19 restrictions being considered for Edmonton

Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Alberta Health is in talks with the City of Edmonton to see if additional measures should be brought in to control the spread of COVID-19, after a sudden surge in cases in the Edmonton Zone over the weekend.

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COVID-19 outbreak at Mill Woods care centre grows to 56 cases, 5 deaths

COVID-19. 2 deaths, 24 cases in Mill Woods care centre COVID-19 outbreak That is up from 19 residents and five staff previously reported.In an update on its website, Shepherd’s Care Foundation said of the 39 residents who tested positive, all were from the third floor.

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw to present Alberta’s weekend COVID-19 numbers Monday afternoon

COVID-19 update Monday afternoon as the chief medical officer of health will present weekend virus numbers.Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m.

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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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