With many Canadians struggling to find COVID-19 rapid tests amid the Omicron surge, Ottawa now says it will distribute 140 million kits by the end of the month.

As Abigail Bimman reports, critics are still waiting for a more consistent and standardized response to the crisis across the country..

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Anti-vax tax: Quebec to fine unvaccinated who don’t have medical exemptions

Quebec is putting its foot down on the unvaccinated, with Premier François Legault saying people who refuse to get immunized against COVID-19 will soon have to pay a health-care tax.

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Most Albertans no longer being eligible for provincial PCR testing leaves many with questions

New COVID-19 testing protocols in Alberta means the options have narrowed significantly for most of the population and many Albertans have found themselves in a confusing predicament: if they wake up feeling under the weather, what’s their next step? Morgan Black explains.

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The Bachelor vet Amanda Stanton and her entire family contracted coronavirus

Amanda Stanton and her entire family have all contracted COVID-19.The reality star, 31, who shot to stardom on The Bachelor, revealed her family fell ill with the virus 'in the last month.'Stanton revealed she suffered a 'mild' case of the disease with symptoms ranging from congestion to an achy shoulder. She also said everyone was 'vaccinated and boosted' except for her children, whom were unvaccinated.

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Teachers’ union and opposition parties slam Ontario’s back-to-school plan

When students and staff return to in-person learning next week, there will be changes to how tests are distributed and reported. The Minister of Health says schools will reopen safely, but the leaders of ETFO, the NDP and the Liberals are accusing the Ford Government of botching the return when families are looking for certainty.

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Staff at Pearson airport COVID testing site say working conditions unacceptable

Staff members at a pre-departure COVID testing site at Pearson airport say they are working in freezing temperatures and conditions have made it nearly impossible for employees to do their jobs properly.

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9 At-Home COVID-19 Rapid Tests to Keep on Deck

potentially happen in the first few days of a COVID-19 infection, rapid tests are still worth having and using. Since the Omicron variant in particular replicates so quickly, you could have a negative result in the morning and a positive result by the afternoon, according to Dr. Piltch-Loeb.

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Matt Hancock positive with covid for second time but insists he is ‘feeling fine’

Former health secretary Matt Hancock has tested positive for coronavirus for the second time but the Tory MP says he ‘feels fine’.

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This Mom Made Her Son Ride In The Trunk Of Her Car To Avoid COVID

Um… this isn’t how social distancing is supposed to work!

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Lisa Vanderpump reveals she tested positive for COVID-19 amid surging Omicron variant

Lisa Vanderpump revealed she tested positive for COVID-19 in an Instagram post shared Tuesday morning.The 61-year-old reality star posted a crying caricature of her likeness with the caption: 'Agh it finally got me #covid19.'It's unclear where Lisa is currently in quarantine, and the Los Angeles County of Public Health recorded 43, 582 new cases on Monday with more than 2,000,000 total cases reported of the surging Omicron variant. Oh no! Lisa Vanderpump revealed she tested positive for COVID-19 in an Instagram post shared Tuesday morningLisa's pouty cartoon character wore her signature diamond baubles and a white collared shirt to announce her COVID diagnosis.The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star received well-wishes from Garcelle Beauvais, who recently recovered from her own battle with the virus.

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Eight announcements Nicola Sturgeon made during her Covid update earlier today

Nicola Sturgeon announced changes to the current Covid restrictions during an address to the Scottish Parliament earlier today.

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COVID-19: Omicron to infect more than half of Europe’s population in 6-8 weeks, WHO says

More than half of the European population are expected to be infected with the Omicron COVID-19 variant within the next six to eight weeks, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge said on Tuesday.

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COVID-19: Saskatchewan restaurants struggle to stay open amid staffing challenges

The restaurant industry is no stranger to the pains of the pandemic and the Omicron variant is forcing the industry to face a virus hurting people’s livelihoods.

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Ward at Dumfries mental health hospital halts visits due to coronavirus outbreak

Admissions and visiting to a ward at a Dumfries mental health hospital have been halted following a coronavirus outbreak.

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Nicola Sturgeon to give covid update today as First Minister hints at long term shift away from restrictions

Nicola Sturgeon is set to issue an update on the state of the coronavirus pandemic to the Scottish Parliament later today.

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Whoopi Goldberg back on The View after coronavirus battle

Whoopi Goldberg made her return to The View on Monday after a battle with COVID-19 during the show's holiday break.Goldberg, 66, appeared on the show along with castmates Ana Navarro, 50, and Sunny Hostin, 53, who are both recovering from cases of the virus, as well as Sara Haines, 44, who isolated after she was a close contact with someone who tested positive.'If you find yourself coming down with COVID or having to isolate because you’ve been around somebody with it, then you got to spend some time figuring out, "How am I going to not become cranky or get really crabby or nasty to people?"' Goldberg said. The latest:Whoopi Goldberg, 66, made her return to The View on Monday after a battle with COVID-19 during the show's holiday breakShe continued: 'You got to watch television, redesign stuff, because it feels like it’s everywhere ...

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Alberta changes eligibility for COVID-19 PCR tests

Alberta is changing the eligibility for COVID-19 PCR tests due to rising demand. Chief medical officer, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, made the announcement on Monday saying the new requirements will focus on those who need them the most.

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COVID-19: Chinese city begins testing all residents after Omicron cases detected

China reported 165 confirmed COVID-19 cases on Jan. 8, up from 159 a day earlier, health authorities said on Sunday.

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Scottish Government confirms three deaths and 7,561 new Covid cases in last 24 hours

The Scottish Government has confirmed that three people have died from covid in the last 24 hours.

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Going shopping named high risk activity for catching Covid

Going out for your weekly shop puts you at the highest risk for catching Covid, according to new data

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Tauranga drum and bass festival public health advice revised

A reassessment of the risk posed by the drum and bass festival in Tauranga’s Wharepai Domain on 3 January has today been downgraded to asking all those who attended the festival to monitor for symptoms and to get tested if any symptoms develop, no matter how mild.

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Every Scots council's Covid infection rate from Public Health Scotland amid 12,602 new cases

Scotland has recorded another 12,602 Covid cases as the number of people being treated in hospital with the disease climbed again in the last 24 hours.

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Wellington cases linked to Tauranga drum and bass festival

Two new cases of COVID-19 in Wellington have been confirmed today.

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The View contributor Ana Navarro reveals she tested positive for COVID-19

Ana Navarro has become the latest star on The View to contract COVID-19.The journalist, 50, who is fully vaccinated, revealed she tested positive for the virus on Friday's episode of the show.'Just before the show started I got a call from Christine, our COVID nurse, and the PCR I took yesterday came out negative so I am now positive for COVID,' Ana revealed. 'I'm feeling no symptoms':Ana Navarro has become the latest star on The View to contract COVID-19'I'm feeling no symptoms, I'm feeling pretty good.

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Erika Jayne is embraces low-key glam as she gets back to business following COVID-19 diagnosis

Erika Jayne appears fully recovered from her bout with COVID-19 and stepped out in a low-key glam look on Friday morning near her Los Angeles area home.The Pretty Mess star, 50, is getting back into the swing of things now that she'd been given the go-head to return to filming Real Housewives of Beverly Hills following her positive coronavirus diagnosis.Jayne's troubled personal life with her estranged ex Tom Girardi and their various legal woes will be the main topic of the upcoming season of the popular Bravo franchise. Back to normal:Erika Jayne appears fully recovered from her bout with COVID-19 and stepped out in a low-key glam look on Friday morning near her Los Angeles area homeErika picked up groceries from Whole Foods in a trendy athletic ensemble.

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Husband Honors Late Wife Who Died By Suicide Amid Postpartum Depression By Helping More New Moms With Mental Health Clinic

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Latest Covid rules for schools as pupils return to the classroom amid Omicron surge

South Ayrshire schools returned this week from winter break to an already brighter start to the year than last year’s online learning.

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Scottish Government confirms TWO deaths and 1,267 new Covid cases in Tayside

The Scottish Government has confirmed TWO new coronavirus death s were reported in Tayside in the last 24 hours.

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Airdrie boss returns positive Covid test and will miss East Fife match

Airdrie manager Ian Murray has received a positive Covid test and will miss Saturday's League One match with East Fife.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as pre-departure tests no longer needed for travellers

Pre-departure covid tests have been scrapped for people heading to or coming back to Scotland from abroad.

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Council's Covid test appeal to limit school disruption

Secondary pupils across North Lanarkshire are being reminded of the importance of taking Covid tests throughout the new term to “keep disruption to a minimum [and] help prevent outbreaks of the virus”.

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James Corden chat show off air as Gavin and Stacey star tests positive for Covid

James Corden is the latest US TV talk show host to test positive for coronavirus.

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Alberta company offering solution for people seeking timely COVID-19 tests

We’ve been hearing about people having difficulties accessing timely testing for COVID-19. An Alberta company says it has a convenient solution.

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Advice evolves on how to use COVID-19 rapid tests effectively

Rapid tests have become a popular way for Canadians to find out if they have COVID-19. But what’s the best way to collect a sample? From your nose? Or your throat? As Jamie Mauracher explains, advice is evolving on how to use rapid tests.

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COVID-19: Alberta Health Services preparing for more staff to get sick amid outbreaks

Five hospitals in Edmonton are currently the site of COVID-19 outbreaks, and at least 31 cases involve health-care workers. As Morgan Black reports, Alberta Health Services is preparing for more staff to be off sick.

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Star Trek: Picard production shuts down after 50 cast and crew members test positive for COVID-19

Star Trek: Picard has shut down production after more than 50 cast and crew members tested positive for COVID-19.Filming has been suspended since Monday, the show's first day back from the holiday hiatus, according to The Hollywood Reporter.The Paramount Plus series reportedly has one of the biggest crews working in television today, with over 450 people on set. Shut down:Star Trek: Picard has shut down production after more than 50 cast and crew members tested positive for COVID-19 Big crew:The Paramount Plus series reportedly has one of the biggest crews working in television today, with over 450 people on setWhile no specifics were given about who tested positive, though the outbreak was said to have spread to multiple 'zones' on the set, including Zone A which features the primary cast.Sources claim filming could resume early next week, perhaps even sooner, though no official timetable was given.

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James Corden has tested positive for COVID-19 and cancels upcoming The Late Late Show episodes

James Corden took to Instagram on Thursday to reveal that he has tested positive for a case of breakthrough COVID-19.'I just tested positive for COVID 19,' said The Late Late Show host, 43. 'I'm fully vaccinated, boosted, and because of this, am fortunate enough to say I feel completely fine.'Corden said his CBS program 'will be off the air for the next few days' as he quarantines.

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More than 43,000 boosters administered yesterday; 37 people in hospital; 3 in ICU

The vaccine remains our key defence against all variants of COVID-19, including Omicron. We continue to ask everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated, including people who are now eligible for a booster dose.

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Hugh Jackman heads back to Broadway to star in The Music Man after recovery from COVID-19

Hugh Jackman took to Instagram on Thursday with an optimistic message as he returned to Broadway to star in The Music Man, after he was sidelined for more than a week after testing positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19.The Sydney, Australia native, 53, donned a face mask with a navy blue coat and ash gray shirt as he approached the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City, where the musical is being held.'All right, I can’t tell you how good this moment feels - yes, we’re back, we’re back,' said Jackman, who plays the role of Harold Hill in the famed musical. 'It is Thursday, January 6th and we are back, going to work.' The latest:Hugh Jackman, 53, took to Instagram on Thursday with an optimistic message as he returned to Broadway to star in The Music Man, after he was sidelined for more than a week after testing positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19The actor, who tested positive for COVID-19 on December 28, apologized to fans who had tickets to see the show amid the timeframe he was sidelined.'To all those people who had tickets for the last 10 days I’m so sorry, I hope and pray that you have a chance to reschedule,' he said.

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Efforts ramp up to reopen schools

Several mass vaccination clinics will soon open to prioritize booster shots for education workers, while the province works to secure more rapid tests. Despite the growing efforts to get schools back open, there are lingering questions if it will actually happen by the January 17 target.

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Growing call for help amid COVID-19 outbreak at Bearskin Lake First Nation

There is a growing call for help from Indigenous leaders and health experts as COVID-19 cases swell in Bearskin Lake First Nation.

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Giada De Laurentiis reveals her daughter Jade, 13, had Covid over holiday break

Giada De Laurentiis's daughter had a rough start to the new year.The celebrity chef's 13-year-old daughter, Jade, contracted Covid over the holidays. She revealed on the Today show on Thursday that Jade is feeling 'all better now' after having to spend the holidays socially distanced and masked up with her family.'All is okay now,' Giada, 51, said when describing her daughter's condition.

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Leading British anti-vaxxer John O'Looney in hospital with Covid-19

A leading British anti-vaxxer is now in hospital with Covid after refusing to get the vaccine and claiming that the virus was "just a common cold".

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Omicron Covid symptoms on eyes and hair and when 'strange' signs appear

Since Omicron was discovered, the symptoms between it and other strains has been much discussed.

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Dundee Science Centre closes for at least two weeks amid fresh covid fears

The Dundee Science Centre has been forced to close for at least a fortnight amid fresh Covid fears.

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Scottish Government confirms ONE death and 740 new Covid cases in Tayside

The Scottish Government has confirmed ONE new coronavirus death was reported in Tayside in the last 24 hours.

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Schoolboy ‘almost went blind’ after extremely rare side effect of Covid caused eye to swell

A nine-year-old boy almost went blind after an extremely rare side effect of coronavirus caused his eye to swell up.

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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

Feds promise 140M rapid tests in weeks amid high demand

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