COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Director-General of Health Services has announced that fully vaccinated travellers arriving in the country are exempted of a pre-departure COVID-19 test.This measure will come into effect from the 1st of March 2022.Read the latest guidelines for travellers below : .

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15,161 community cases; 618 in hospital; 10 in ICU; 1 death

We are reporting 15,161 community cases of COVID-19 today, another day in which the overall daily case numbers reported has decreased.

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Saudi Arabia lifts most Covid restrictions

Covid restrictions including social distancing in public spaces and quarantine for vaccinated arrivals, moves that could facilitate the arrival of Muslim pilgrims.

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Quebec reports 20 more COVID-19 deaths as hospitalizations continue to fall

COVID-19 and a 55-patient drop in the number of people hospitalized with the disease on Saturday.There are 1,258 patients in hospital with COVID-19, after 66 people were admitted in the past 24 hours and 125 discharged.#COVID19 – En date du 4 mars, voici la situation au Québec: https://t.co/pwoUoaBgaF pic.twitter.com/RuhOgkbQ1M— Santé Québec (@sante_qc) March 5, 2022The number of patients in intensive care dropped by two, to 78.Health officials are reporting another 1,210 COVID-19 infections detected through PCR testing, which is restricted to certain groups.The province’s public health institute says 8,596 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 in the previous 24 hours, with over 6,300 receiving third doses.About 91 per cent of residents aged five and up have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while 87 per cent have got two doses and 52 per cent have had three.

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Trucker convoy plans to rally in DC region over weekend

WASHINGTON - Trucker convoys from across the U.S. are expected to arrive in the D.C. region over the weekend.Thousands of truckers began traveling this week toward the nation's capital as part of the American Trucker's Freedom Convoy.

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IVF for unvaccinated Scots women set to return as covid jab restriction lifted

Scotland's chief medical officer has confirmed IVF treatment for unvaccinated woman can resume.

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For some, Saskatchewan’s removal of vaccine, mask mandates cause for celebration

Saskatchewan moves to end COVID-19 public health orders Jennica’s mother, Michelle, says her daughter loves music, lights and sound and the bowling alley allows all her sensory needs to be met.Michelle elected not to have her daughter vaccinated against COVID-19, saying that earlier in her life Jennica had complications from immunizations.When the government of Saskatchewan implemented a province-wide vaccine mandate on Oct. 1 of 2021, that meant Jennica could no longer enter the bowling alley.Michelle tried to get government exemption for her daughter through the province to allow Jennica to continue bowling but was unsuccessful.“Having this has been a very big disruption for her because she doesn’t really understand why she wasn’t able to bowl anymore”, said Michelle.Before the pandemic, Jennica would be at the bowling alley on a daily basis, arriving early in the morning to bowl without large crowds around her.

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Brittany Coury Sacrificed Paralympic Training to Treat COVID Patients. Now She’s Back.

By Brittani Coury, paralympic snowboarder, is not the same athlete she was at the 2018 Paralympic Games in PyeongChang where she won silver. Two years into a global pandemic, she’s not the same person either. Her perspective—as it has for all of us—has shifted. When the world ground to a halt in early 2020, the athlete was in the midst of her season.

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The clinically vulnerable people furious at the government for removal of Covid restrictions - and those who aren't

‘The government has left us to the wolves’.

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Delhi: 274 new Covid cases, zero death in 24 hrs

positive cases and zero deaths in the last 24 hours. Delhi had on Friday reported 302 new cases and four deaths, a daily health bulletin said. Today reported 390 recoveries, and the active cases stood at 1,350, the data showed.COVID-19 | Delhi reports 274 positive cases, zero deaths and 390 recoveries in the last 24 hours. Active cases at 1,350 pic.twitter.com/IzfXIdpHTO

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'There's also Omicron BA.3': What WHO says on Covid severity signals in people

@mvankerkhove explains what studies have shown so far on the difference in severity of #COVID19 disease caused by BA.1 and BA.2 Omicron sub-lineages ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/3dA1aaFqAo

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Hundreds of GoodLife Fitness instructors across Canada let go, company says

GoodLife Fitness instructors across Canada have been let go, the company says.In a statement emailed to Global News, GoodLife Fitness Chief Operating Officer Jason Sheridan said the company recently “made the difficult decision to end the employment of 480 group fitness instructors from 189 clubs across the country.” Several Ontario municipalities keep mandatory COVID vaccine policies in place for employees “Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions on group activities, most of these instructors have not worked for the majority of the pandemic,” he said.

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Ontario reports 795 in hospital with COVID-19, 253 in intensive care

Ontario hospital with COVID-19 Saturday, as the province continues its effort to control the ongoing pandemic.The latest data released by the province said of those hospitalized, 253 people were receiving care in an intensive care unit (ICU).In a tweet Saturday morning, Ontario’s Health Minister Christine Elliott, said of those in hospital, 44 per cent were admitted due to COVID-19, while 56 per cent were admitted for other reasons but also tested positive for the virus. Ontario COVID numbers: 821 people in hospital, 262 in intensive care Of those in an intensive care unit, 78 per cent were admitted due to COVID-19, while 22 per cent were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for the virus.Both the number of people in hospital and those in ICU dropped on Saturday compared to numbers reported a day earlier.On Friday, Ontario reported 821 people were in hospital, and 262 were in intensive care.253 people are in ICU with #COVID19.

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Navi Mumbai shuts most of its Covid centres as new cases decline

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Some Shoppers Drug Marts to hold COVID vaccine clinics for kids 5-11 ahead of March break

COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children aged five to 11.In a press release issued Saturday, Shoppers Drug Mart said its pharmacies are “doing everything they can to make access to vaccinations easier” as families prepare for the upcoming March break and as more public safety restrictions are eased.The company said pharmacies at “select” locations will host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children aged five to 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Maharashtra sees 535 fresh Covid cases, 10 deaths in last 24 hours

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Kerala: Further drop in new Covid-19 cases; active tally at 15,825

Covid infections. With today's infections, the state's Covid case tally has surged to 65,10,681, while the death tally rose to 66,136.

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Job market looks even tighter as Covid-19 recedes

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Covid travel rules to change over Ukrainian refugees

The requirement for Covid certificates and passenger locator forms for those arriving into the country will end from midnight.

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Water helps Co Clare hotel power through Covid closures

A water turbine installed to power a Co Clare hotel became a key source of income during pandemic-related closures.

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Omicron can infect vaccinated persons too: 7 symptoms to watch out for if you have taken the jabs

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Indonesia, Malaysia to further ease Covid curbs for foreign visitors

Indonesia is considering a quarantine waiver for foreign visitors to its holiday island of Bali from next week, officials said on Saturday, while neighbour Malaysia announced the removal of curbs on travellers from Thailand and Cambodia.

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Scientists question IIT Kanpur study that predicted a fourth Covid wave in June

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Mask-wearing a ‘personal choice’ as COVID-19 measures ease: PHAC

Canada’s deputy chief public health officer says mask-wearing is a “personal choice” and he’ll personally continue to wear a mask as the ongoing easing of COVID-19 public health measures continues.

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Canada should focus on ‘easing societal disruptions’ as COVID-19 hospitalizations decline, Tam says

Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam said Friday that with strong protection from vaccines and declining hospitalizations due to COVID-19, the country needs to focus on ”easing societal disruptions” from public health measures.

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Covid-19 update: India records steep decline in Covid-19 cases, logs 5,921 fresh cases in last 24 hours

#COVID19 cases, 11,651 recoveries, and 289 deaths in the last 24 hours.Active case: 63,878 (0.15%)Daily positivity rate: 0.63%Total recoveries: 4,23,78,721 Death toll: 5,14,878Total vaccination: 1,78,55,66,940 pic.twitter.com/Lp6gJ5AwQ6

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COVID-19: Latest on rapid test rollout in B.C.

Global’s Keith Baldrey has the latest on the rollout of rapid tests for COVID-19 by the B.C. government.

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18,833 community cases; 597 in hospital; 10 in ICU; reminder to self-report RAT results

There are 18,833 community cases of COVID-19 to report today which is a decrease in daily cases from recent days where we reported cases above 20,000.

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COVID-19: Immunocompromised Quebecers say they have been ‘forgotten’ by government

COVID-19 pandemic. She would attend shows and travelled the world.However, since 2020 she has barely left her house. Grenier’s weakened immune system puts her at a higher risk if she catches COVID-19.“It’s been lonely and it’s been difficult, but it’s getting harder,” Grenier told Global News.Quebec is lifting more restrictions, including the mask mandate.

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Change in airport mandates encouraging people to travel again

COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease, people are eager to take off.“I haven’t been on an actual trip for a long time, so I’m really excited, actually,” said McKenna Nameth, heading out of Canada.“We’re at the point where we need a vacation, it’s been a hard time,” said Regan Campbell. Travel bookings up as Albertans take advantage of loosening border measures At the end of February, Canada dropped the PCR testing requirement for fully-vaccinated travellers entering the country.

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PHAC: Time to ease COVID-19 ‘societal disruption’

The Public Health Agency of Canada says it’s time for Canadians to develop their own level of comfort with COVID-19.

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COVID-19: Niagara mayor among 15 calling for end to land border testing for vaccinated travellers

COVID-19 testing requirements for fully-vaccinated people that want to cross the border from the U.S. to Canada.Jim Diodati told Global News he’s a signatory to an open letter addressed to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, asking for an end to testing guidelines.

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COVID-19 death toll in Waterloo reaches 400 after another victim announced

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Montreal public health opposed December COVID-19 curfew, documents show

Restaurants, rights groups denounce Quebec curfew, experts say it’s necessary Radio-Canada initially received the ethics review by Montreal officials through an access to information request — but the entirety of its contents was redacted. Following outcry from the opposition and journalists, the Health Department released the full review late Thursday.Quebec Liberal party Leader Dominique Anglade tweeted Friday that the documents show Premier François Legault “is not reliable. Even worse, he does not tell the truth to Quebecers.

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LA drops mask mandate; NFL drops COVID-19 protocols

Los Angeles County residents will no longer be required to wear masks at restaurants, bars, gyms, shops, and other businesses starting today, the Associated Press reports, while the National Football League (NFL) has dropped all COVID-19 measures.

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‘Nice that you have somewhere close by’: Toronto libraries host COVID vaccine clinics

COVID-19 vaccine.She’d received her second dose last summer but found it tough to secure a third when the province made them available for all Ontarians in late December.This week, while scouring the internet for pop-up clinics, she learned of a walk-in site opening at a local library branch just a 10-minute bus ride away from her home. Vax And Read campaign to bring COVID-19 vaccines to Toronto Public Library branches By Thursday afternoon, both 31-year-old Kok and her mother were able to get their boosters in the library’s glass-walled conference room where half a dozen vaccine stations had been set up.“It’s nice that you have somewhere close by, you don’t have to go downtown.

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COVID-only Minnesota hospitals had lower death rates

A Minnesota health system that established two COVID-19 patient-only hospitals early in the pandemic had lower rates of coronavirus-related death than hospitals with mixed patient cohorts, according to a study published yesterday in JAMA Network Open.

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Greater Manchester's covid cases fall across all boroughs as region hits grim milestone

There have been more than 900,000 coronavirus cases in Greater Manchester since the start of the pandemic, latest figures reveal.

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The estimated effectiveness of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine against infection in US adolescents was 91%, with 93% protection against symptomatic illness and 85% against asymptomatic disease amid the Delta SARS-CoV-2 surge in Connecticut, finds a study published yesterday in JAMA Network Open.The retrospective case-control study, by Yale School of Medicine

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COVID-19: No end in sight for Waterloo Region’s state of emergency

COVID-19 in those cities, local officials say it may be a while before it is lifted in Waterloo Region.“I think it’s important that each municipality look at the reasons that the emergency declaration was in place and every municipality is different,” CAO Bruce Lauckner told reporters on Friday morning, while noting that the region has talked to the other municipalities it contains about the situation.He then went on to provide an example as to why the move will come later, rather than sooner.“We still need to move staff around to support our shelter systems from time to time because COVID is still active,” Lauckner said. Interactive — Inside COVID's rehabilitation hospitals “So as we have confidence that the shelter systems, the hospitals, that our vaccine clinics and so on, no longer require operational support like that, then that would be a reason for us to and the emergency declaration.”He also noted that while the pandemic has eased, many of the people working on the front lines have been dealing with it for two years now.“So I think the worst thing we could do (is end the state of) emergency right now and then find out next week that we still have to move people,” he said.

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Waterloo COVID-19 vaccinations clinic marks anniversary of opening with time capsule

COVID-19 on Friday as The Boardwalk vaccination clinic celebrated its first birthday.Since its inception, the region says the clinic has administered 235,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to members of the community. Long COVID: Almost a third of people report lingering symptoms, study finds “Thanks to the dedication and commitment of all the staff and volunteers of The Boardwalk vaccination clinic, we have been able to successfully bring vaccines to thousands of Waterloo Region’s residents,” said David Aoki, who took charge of the vaccine effort in Waterloo Region earlier this week.“The vaccination clinic at The Boardwalk has been integral to the success of the vaccine rollout so far and continues to provide a convenient opportunity for anyone to still get a COVID-19 vaccine.”According to the region, a time capsule is being created with members of the community contributing their reflections of the last year.“Working at public health saved my sanity during the pandemic,” one staff member recollected.“I felt helpless and hopeless, and being of service to my community by providing COVID-19 vaccination gave me hope.

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Essential visiting only reintroduced at Scots hospital as Covid cases rise

Essential visiting only has been reintroduced at a Scots hospital due to rising coronavirus cases.

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Trucker convoy headed to DC; expected to arrive over weekend

WASHINGTON - Trucker convoys from across the U.S. are expected to arrive in the D.C.

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COVID-19: MLHU reports 1 death, LHSC caring for 43 inpatients with 6 adults in ICU

Last Friday, LHSC was caring for 44 inpatients, with six in adult intensive care. There are five or fewer COVID-19 inpatients in Children’s Hospital with five or fewer in pediatric critical care. The same figures were reported last Friday.LHSC says of its 43 COVID-19 inpatients, 13 are being treated for COVID-19, while 30 are being treated with COVID-19, meaning they were admitted for a different reason and were found to have an incidental COVID-19 infection.

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Trudeau will travel to Europe to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine alongside allies

Justin Trudeau is heading to Europe this weekend to meet with allies over their responses to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Trudeau will travel to London, Berlin and Latvia, where Canada is leading a multinational NATO battle group, and to Warsaw, Poland.More Coming.

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Pre-departure PCR tests reveal four Brier competitors positive for COVID-19

Tim Hortons Brier have yet to make the trip to Lethbridge, Alta., after testing positive for COVID-19 on their pre-departure PCR tests, Curling Canada said Friday in a statement.Each competitor plays on a different team, the federation said, without identifying any of the athletes. The players remain in isolation in their respective hometowns.Round-robin play was scheduled to begin Friday night at the Enmax Centre.

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Ontario will lift mask mandates by end of March if COVID-19 keeps declining

Mask mandates in Ontario will be removed by the end of March as long as positive public health trends continue, the province’s chief medical officer of health said Thursday, while acknowledging there may be more than 20,000 new COVID-19 cases per day.

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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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