direct to your inboxCrunch talks are expected tomorrow as millions more could be set to go into Tier 4 restrictions this week.The Government's next Tier review date is set for Wednesday, December 30, one week after vast swathes of the south and south-east were put into the harshest Covid-19 restrictions.With England's infection rate rising to 380.8 cases per 100,000 of the population the week ending December 23 - a 30 per cent weekly increase - more areas of the country are expected to be put into Tier 4.The main spike is being attributed to the new strain of Covid-19 which has predominantly been located in the south-east and London.

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UCF students must test negative for COVID-19 before moving into campus housing

ORLANDO, Fla. – Classes at the University of Central Florida resume Monday after the holiday break and students returning to school must test negative for COVID-19 before checking into on-campus housing for the spring semester, according to a news release from UCF.According to the release, 7,000 students will be rapid tested for coronavirus during a five-day period and must receive negative results before they can check into their housing.“Rapid testing is an effective and efficient method,” said Michael Deichen, UCF’s associate vice president of student health services.

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Sarnia, Ont., awaiting COVID-19 vaccines, mayor frustrated by communication issues

COVID-19 vaccines in Sarnia-Lambton and it will likely be “several weeks” before any arrive, says Sarnia’s mayor.Mike Bradley says he’s tried throughout the pandemic “not to be critical of the federal and provincial governments” but frustration is mounting over communication issues. Canada’s ‘slow’ rollout of coronavirus vaccine ’embarrassing,’ experts say “The communication is not good.

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Tesco Extra superstore hit by Covid outbreak as number of staff hit with virus

A Tesco Extra superstore has been hit with a Covid-19 outbreak as multiple workers come down with the virus.

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Liverpool will face Aston Villa kids if FA Cup third round fixture survives Covid chaos

Aston Villa are sweating on the test results of their Under-23 squad as their FA Cup third round clash with Liverpool hangs in the balance.

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Top 10 England areas with biggest week-on-week Covid infection rise - see full list

Coronavirus is on the rise in 98% of England's local authorities amid a record rise daily deaths.

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Priyanka Chopra confronted by cops for visiting a salon amid COVID 19 lockdown in UK: Reports

Jonas recently landed herself in trouble for having visited a salon amidst the ongoing lockdown in London. For the unversed, the entire United Kingdom is currently under lockdown owing to the concern surrounding a new variant of the novel coronavirus which is known to be far more contagious.

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In-person classes, Greek life tied to college COVID outbreaks

Two Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) studies published today in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report track COVID-19 spread on US college campuses, one showing that 101 counties with large universities offering in-person instruction saw a 56% jump in coronavirus cases after classes began, the other finding that 91% of gatherings at an Arkansas university were tied to fraternity and sorority activities.

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Montreal homeless advocates call for amnesty when it comes to COVID-19 curfew

Montreal homeless shelters fear impact of another COVID-19 lockdown “Let’s say there’s about 4,000 homeless people, but the Hôtel-Dieu can only house 300, or if the Royal Victoria Hospital is only opening 100 beds fairly soon, or if there’s just one hotel that has space for about 30 people — that’s still not enough,” she said.Since the first wave of the pandemic, several overnight shelters, designated hotels and warming centres have opened in Montreal to provide beds for those in need.But advocates say there’s still not space for everyone.

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Employee’s vacation to Jamaica was ‘unacceptable,’ public health agency president says

When are you actually allowed to travel and how will the government check? But not before her bosses were alerted to the trip, amid a slew of stories about politicians and health officials ignoring the warning not to travel while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage.Baker is the manager of the office of border and travel health, a Public Health Agency of Canada program whose purpose is to keep communicable diseases out of Canada and reduce public health risks to travellers.Baker has not responded to an email requesting comment.Her trip was paid for by Air Canada Vacations as part of its work hiring social media “influencers” to promote their tours but the November 24 blog post she published about the trip is no longer online.[ Sign up

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COVID-19: Peterborough area reports 8 new cases, 15 resolved

COVID-19 on Thursday.There were also 15 more resolved cases for the health unit’s jurisdiction, leaving 85 active cases, down from 92 on Wednesday. Coronavirus: Most Ontario elementary students will continue online learning until Jan.

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'Harry Potter' Actress Jessie Cave's Baby Is Home From Hospital After COVID-19 Diagnosis

A post shared by JeSsIe CaVE (@jessiecave)_____As England announced a new strict lockdown, British actress Jessie Cave was in the hospital with her 3-month-old son, Tenn. The 33-year-old actress, who played Lavender Brown in the film franchise, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a photo of her baby boy in a tiny hospital bed. «I watched the news about lockdown from an isolated room in hospital.

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Saint John woman says parent at long-term care facility test positive for COVID-19

A Saint John woman is hoping the case numbers will stabilize soon at the long-term care facility where her parents live, but she says they’re right in the heart of the outbreak, and one has already tested positive for the virus.

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Family seeks answers in new COVID-19 outbreak at Parkland Saint John Tucker Hall

“I just started crying,” O’Dell-Ring said. “And they’re having another round of tests tomorrow.

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Coronavirus: 5th COVID-19 case connected to Guelph police outbreak

coronavirus after a COVID-19 outbreak was declared on Monday.In a statement on Thursday, police said they learned of the newest case on Tuesday.

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Europe braces for further hospital burden from variant COVID spread

With 22 countries in the Europe already reporting B117 variant cases, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) regional office today warned that it could replace other lineages and without extra efforts to control the spread of the more transmissible virus, could further strain health systems already facing pressure.

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Top 10 list of areas in England where Covid-19 is now spreading fastest

lockdown last week – the deadly coronavirus was on the rise in 98% of the country's local authorities. In the seven days leading up to January 3, infections increased in 309 of the 315 local areas in England.Barking & Dagenham in London registered the highest number of new cases in England, with 3,331 new cases recorded - the equivalent of 1,564.5 cases per 100,000 people, the highest rate in the country.

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Quebec business community bracing for extended coronavirus lockdown and curfew

Curfew ‘best of the worst options’ as COVID-19 maintains hold on Canada: experts Reagan Steinberg owns two restaurants, Arthur’s Nosh Bar and fried chicken spot Bucky Roosters in Saint-Henri, which she opened last year during the COVID-19 pandemic.She’s had to let go two-thirds of her staff at Arthur’s.While she’s not surprised Quebec extended its lockdown, she is disappointed.“I don’t necessarily agree with all the restrictions they put in place or how they have dealt with our line of business,” Steinberg said.She worries about the upcoming 8 p.m. curfew.

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Company in charge of building Eglinton Crosstown LRT confirms 28 new coronavirus cases

COVID-19 has hit a major transit project in Toronto, the company in charge said on Wednesday.At least 28 workers have tested positive for COVID-19 and another 70 are currently in isolation, according to Crosslinx Transit Solutions.A Crosslinx spokeswoman said the cases are linked to employees and subcontractors at eight sites of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT.Around 17 of the positive cases were community-acquired.

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10 of 11 Regina council members confirm they did not travel outside Canada during pandemic

Regina city council member, including Mayor Sandra Masters confirmed they did not leave the country during the coronavirus pandemic.Ward 2 Coun. Bob Hawkins declined to comment on Thursday when asked if he had left the country during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus outbreak declared at Kemptville Retirement Living

COVID-19 outbreak at a Kemptville retirement home.According to the health unit, a staff member at Kemptville Retirement Living has tested positive for the coronavirus. One-third of Ontario’s long-term care homes experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks Public health says enhance infection control measures have been put in place, and that it is monitoring the outbreak.“We are working diligently with health authorities, staff members and residents to ensure the safety of all concerned.

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N.B. health officials worried about rise in COVID-19 cases

New Brunswick has seen a record-breaking number of COVID-19 cases in recent days. And even though Thursday’s numbers are slightly decreased, health officials are still worried about the rise in cases. Travis Fortnum reports.

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Pub landlord accused of breaking Covid rules tells entire village to 'f*** off'

pub landlord has told his whole village to “**** off”, after someone reportedly told the police he had broken lockdown rules.

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Mahomes leads champion Chiefs to 14-2 mark in stacked AFC

Kansas City Chiefs followed up their first Super Bowl title in half a century by posting the NFL’s best record at 14-2, earning the AFC’s only first-round bye in the expanded playoff format.

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Polk County opens COVID-19 vaccine appointment hotline for seniors

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – The Polk County Department of Health will open a phoneline Friday to begin making vaccine appointments for people 65 and older.In early January, Florida was vaccinating only three priority groups: Health care workers, long-term care facility staff and residents and people 65 or older. The health care group includes EMTs and paramedics as well as Department of Health staff.[TRENDING: 4 die in Capitol revolt | What you need to know about stimulus check | How to get the vaccine in Fla.]With Polk County’s vaccination site, all 10 counties in the Central Florida region will now be offering the shots to residents 65 and older.

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Paramedic's heartfelt message to anyone flouting Covid lockdown rules

A brave and hard-working paramedic has laid bare the toll the pandemic is taking on NHS frontline workers as she shared a picture of her transformation in the past 10 months.

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Nurse in tears as she battles Covid while desperate to get back to helping patients

A nurse on the coronavirus pandemic front line has said she feels 'helpless' as she is hospitalised with the illness herself.

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge honoured by The Stage for theatre relief efforts amid pandemic

Video: Zack Snyder says he has ‘no plan’ to continue making DC Movies (Cover Video)Samantha Morton urges people to 'wear a mask' after hospitalisationTaraji P. Henson couldn't tell her son his father had been murderedDiddy's son busted for late night jet ski rideSZA insists she’s not mad about Grammy lossesTyrese Gibson's divorce turning nastyArnold Schwarzenegger mistakes 'favourite son-in-law' for Chris EvansBen Affleck, Michael Keaton & Robert Pattinson will all be Batman in 2022Dr.

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2nd set of charges laid on churchgoers in Woolwich for allegedly ignoring COVID-19 orders

6 Waterloo Regional Police officers, 5 support staff have tested positive for COVID-19 The region says nine charges were laid by its bylaw officers including six people and the church corporation itself for hosting the event. Two other people were charged for attending the gathering.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]A spokesperson for the region says bylaw officers finished laying the charges on Thursday.She says Waterloo Regional Police officers previously laid six charges in connection to an event held at the church on Dec.

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CDC: Variant COVID-19 strain likely circulating in many states

Today Texas, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut became the latest states to confirm cases of B117, a variant strain of the novel coronavirus that began widely circulating in the United Kingdom at the end of last year.

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Toronto hospitals encouraged by early stages of virtual ER programs introduced during COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic is here to stay.Two hospitals — Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital — launched their six-month pilot projects last month, while Humber River Hospital launched its virtual ER last week.Dr.

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Bills fans undergo COVID-19 testing ahead of AFC wild-card game

The last time the Buffalo Bills played a playoff game at home was in December 1996 so it comes as no surprise that the organization is doing all it can to ensure that at least some of its fans are able to enjoy Saturday’s AFC wild-card game against the Indianapolis Colts. Fans have not been allowed to attend games at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park because of local COVID-19 restrictions but owner and team president Kim Pegula told ESPN on Wednesday that they were given the go-ahead to host around 6,700 fans as long as they and gameday staff get tested. "It's such a great sports town, and this being our third year (of the last four) in the playoffs but not having a home (playoff) game in 26 years, it's really special for the community,"

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California child dies of coronavirus: health official

A child in California with "severe underlying medical conditions" has died after contracting the novel coronavirus, a health official in the state said this week. Dr.

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US registers highest deaths in a single day from COVID-19

Patients lie on stretchers in a hallway in the overloaded Emergency Room at Providence St. Mary Medical Center amid a surge in COVID-19 patients in Southern California.

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Online glitches, new distribution methods could be why you haven't received your second stimulus check

WASHINGTON - Didn’t get your second relief check yet? You aren’t alone.While the IRS and Treasury have distributed the bulk of the anticipated $164 million in second-round of relief payments for Americans faster than the first time, millions have not gotten payments yet or found hiccups in the distribution.The latest payments of $600 per eligible adult and dependents are sorely needed among many who are struggling financially due to the pandemic.Here’s what someone waiting on a payment should know.File photo of a government check. (Jeff Fusco/Getty Images)WHY DIDN’T I GET THE PAYMENT?AdvertisementFirst, make sure you are eligible.

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Northern Ontario COVID-19 lockdown extended until at least Jan. 23

COVID-19 cases, although northern Ontario students will continue in-person learning on Monday.The lockdown extension comes as the province has announced the continuation of online learning for southern Ontario students until Jan. 25.

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187 more COVID-19 cases announced in Waterloo, active case count jumps to 888

coronavirus on Thursday bringing the total number of cases in the area to 6,856.The agency also announced another death, lifting the death toll to 172 including seven over the first seven days of January.

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Will B.C.’s COVID-19 social gathering restrictions be extended?

COVID-19 pandemic expires at midnight Thursday with many wondering whether it will be extended.Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix will hold a media availability at 3 p.m.That will be carried live on BC1, Globalnews.ca, CKNW and the Global BC Facebook page.It is believed Henry will extend the restrictions on social gatherings for at least two more weeks.

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52 new coronavirus cases, 1 additional death confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka

novel coronavirus cases and one additional death in the region on Thursday, bringing the local total number of cases up to 4,017, including 71 deaths.To date, there have also been 4,316 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the region, with 594 doses that were administered on Wednesday.On Thursday, 11 of the new COVID-19 cases are in Bradford, while nine are in Barrie, six are in Essa, four are in New Tecumseth and four are in Springwater. Coronavirus — Most Ontario elementary students will continue online learning until Jan.

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Police in Quebec asked to use judgment when enforcing curfew, Guilbault says

COVID-19, is the first province to issue a curfew. People who are caught flouting the new rule between Jan.

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CDC map: UK COVID-19 variant continues to grow in Florida, around US

ORLANDO, Fla. – A week after the Florida Department of Health identified the first case of the U.K. COVID-19 variant in the state, there are now at least 22 cases of the variant, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The new variant, known as 501.V2, had most widely been detected in the UK, which is seeing a surge in hospitalizations as the variant is putting a strain on the nation’s hospitals.

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Unmasked: ‘Plague raving’ DJs, promoters throwing parties amid COVID-19

COVID-19 restrictions regarding social events remain clear: “Indoor and outdoor gatherings statewide at private residences will be limited to no more than 10 people,” according to New York state health officials.But party monsters are rarely apt to play by the rules, let alone be dissuaded by law enforcement — despite the highly contagious coronavirus having sickened over 21 million Americans since January 2020 and killing 371,000 people so far.

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Aston Villa plan to play U23s vs Liverpool with FA hopeful Covid won't stop cup tie

Aston Villa are planning to field a team made up of under-23s if their FA Cup clash with Liverpool goes ahead on Friday night.The scheduled third-round tie is in serious doubt after Villa were forced to close their training ground on Thursday due to an outbreak of Covid-19 cases.Club officials are now locked in talks with the FA over the best course of action just 24 hours before the match is due to kick off.An FA statement reads: ”The Football Association and Aston Villa are working closely together to try to ensure that the club’s Third Round Proper fixture with Liverpool can go ahead as planned at Villa Park tomorrow evening.“Final confirmation will be made tomorrow pending the results of additional COVID-19 testing.”Liverpool are

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The latest coronavirus infection rates for every borough in Greater Manchester as cases continue to increase across the region

direct to your inboxCoronavirus cases are continuing to rise across Greater Manchester as the government starts the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history.Our region currently has a Covid-19 infection rate of 374.8 per 100,000 people in the week ending January 3.That’s a 73.4 per cent increase on the previous week.However the regional rate here is still far below that of London - where it was 971 on January 1.Across all ten Greater Manchester boroughs the upward trend in infection rates is still in evidence.Rates in Wigan were up 100 per cent week-on-week yesterday (relating to the week ending January 2), but have dipped slightly today.The rate in the town is now 424.8 per 100,000 in the seven days to January 3 - a 91 per cent

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Rosslyn Retirement Residence in Hamilton facing $30-million class-action lawsuit

COVID-19 outbreak at the Rosslyn Retirement Residence are taking legal action against the east Hamilton facility.They have launched a $30-million class-action lawsuit alleging that management of the Rosslyn failed to adequately protect residents from COVID-19.The statement of claim was filed by Gary Will of Will Davidson LLP on behalf of residents who were infected during the deadly outbreak in May 2020.Will said the facility was well-known to the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) before the pandemic, with several complaints, inspections and compliance orders dating back to 2016 when the current owners took over the home.

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London's field hospital to be used amid acute COVID pressure

LONDON – Britain's National Health Service will from next week employ a little-used field hospital specially built at a huge exhibition center in east London in the early days of the pandemic last spring.NHS England Chief Executive Simon Stevens said Thursday that the pressures facing hospitals in London and the southeast of England are so acute that the Nightingale hospital at the ExCel London will be opened next week to inpatients.

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Patients refusing Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to 'wait for English jab', doctor claims

Patients are refusing to have the Pfizer vaccine because they want to 'wait for the English one', a high profile doctor has said.

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’Within 5 minutes there were no doses left’: All COVID-19 vaccinations claimed at select Publix stores

OCALA, Fla. – People trying to get a COVID-19 vaccine at select Publix stores in Florida said all the appointments quickly filled Thursday morning.Dave Barach considers himself one of the lucky ones. He said he got a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for 9:45 a.m.

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Ottawa Public Health reports 68 COVID-19 cases, far below provincial records

COVID-19 cases in the nation’s capital on Thursday, well below the daily figures given for the city by the province.The local public health unit says there have now been 10,750 coronavirus cases in Ottawa since the start of the pandemic, with 860 of those cases considered active.One additional person has died in relation to COVID-19 in Ottawa, raising the city’s coronavirus death toll to 394 as of Thursday.Ontario, meanwhile, reported 3,519 new cases provincewide on Thursday, setting a new daily record.But the provincial dashboard reported 164 new cases in Ottawa, a wide margin from the 68 new cases reported locally.

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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

Government to hold crunch talks amid spiking Covid-19 rates as 'millions more face Tier 4 restrictions'

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