airlines in India will be able to sell seats up to 70% of an aircraft’s capacity on domestic flights, up from 60%, India's aviation watchdog Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Wednesday in a further easing of restrictions on the sector clobbered by the covid-19 pandemic.The measure will bring much relief to carriers, which are looking to increase capacity to fly more passengers during the ongoing festive season.Indian airlines resumed domestic operations on 25 May, after being grounded for two months during a government-backed lockdown to contain the covid-19 pandemic.Since then, the air passenger traffic has gradually picked up over the months, after the collapse of business and leisure travel due to the pandemic.Airline.

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Coronavirus: City of Ottawa creates task force to distribute COVID-19 vaccine

novel coronavirus vaccines amid recent news of multiple promising candidates for COVID-19 immunization.Ottawa’s emergency and protective services department will lead the planning of the coronavirus vaccine rollout, in coordination with Ottawa Public Health, according to a memo released Monday afternoon. Number of Canadians who plan to get coronavirus vaccine on the rise, says poll This proactive work will ensure a timely and coordinated distribution plan is ready should vaccines become available in the future.

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Premier Brian Pallister to update on retail rules around COVID-19

Further restrictions possible as Manitoba businesses find ways to stay open amid lockdowns The government last week closed restaurants, bars, gyms, non-essential retail stores and other facilities in an attempt to reduce increasing COVID-19 caseloads.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]But under the latest health orders stores that supply items deemed essential — a long list that includes groceries, personal hygiene, prescription drugs, computer equipment, hardware, cleaning supplies, and office supplies — are allowed to remain open at 25 per cent of normal capacity.Big-box stores that offer those essentials can continue to sell non-essential goods as well.The Canadian Federation of Independent

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Bixi Montreal eyes balanced budget despite coronavirus crisis

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The season ended with an 11 per cent increase in ridership in November.“The season which has just ended was (…) marked by the addition of 1,000 new electric BIXIs to the fleet, which are very popular with our customers and used 60 per cent more often than standard bikes,” said Alexandre Taillefer, chair of the board of directors for BIXI Montreal.Between its creation in 2014 and 2019, Bixi Montreal recorded a 307 per cent increase in sales, a 146 percent increase in unique users and an 81 per cent increase in ridership.Despite the pandemic getting underway in March, which pushed BIXI Montreal to quickly review its service and deploy a health measures plan, the season

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Lansdowne Christmas market cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19

OTTAWA -- The second annual edition of the Ottawa Christmas Market at Lansdowne Park won’t happen this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group announced Monday.

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Normani Rocks Lime Green Bikini For ‘Women’s Health’ After Taking Up Hiking Yoga

Normani is absolutely stunning on the newest cover of Women’s Health, published on November 17. The “Motivation” singer, 24, lends plenty of fitness motivation in the December issue, where she discusses her go-to workouts amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, among other health tidbits. Normani models a number of designer swimsuits — one of which (on the cover) includes a neon long sleeve top and matching bottoms by Gigi C Bikinis.

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All Grade 10, 11 students at Nelson Mandela High School sent home due to COVID-19

Nelson Mandela High School have been told not to return to school for over a week due to multiple confirmed cases of COVID-19.A letter to parents and guardians explains that staff at the northeast Calgary school have been notified that “a number of” Grade 10 and 11 students have tested positive for COVID-19.Many staff members and students in Grade 10 and 11 have been in close contact with one of the cases and will be required to isolate at home for up to 14 days, principal Christos Sagriotis said in the letter. Grade 12 students at John G.

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COVID-19 Vaccines: Health experts concerned over challenges and lack of data

National advisory committee on immunization chair Dr. Caroline Quach-Thanh talks about the challenges of getting the new vaccines out to the public.

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Ontario reports 1,249 new coronavirus cases, 12 more deaths

coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the provincial total to 96,745.Tuesday’s case count is a decrease from Monday which saw 1,487 new infections. On Sunday, 1,248 cases were reported and 1,581 on Saturday — a record single-day high.This is the 12th straight day that daily case counts have been above 1,000.According to Tuesday’s provincial report, 569 cases were recorded in Toronto, 256 in Peel Region, 94 in York Region, 69 in Durham Region and 58 in Halton Region.All other public health units in Ontario reported under 50 new cases.

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Dolly Parton hailed as Covid vaccine queen after $1million Moderna donation

Dolly Parton has been hailed as a savior thanks to her contributions to the most successful coronavirus vaccine candidate to date.In April, the 74-year-old country music icon donated $1 million (around £756,000) to Vanderbilt University Medical Centre in Nashville, Tennessee, to help fund its Covid-19 research.Vanderbilt was involved in the development of Moderna’s jab, which has become the leading global candidate after showing almost 95 per cent effectiveness against the disease.As health experts and scientists rejoiced at the US firm’s success, Parton fans were quick to offer credit to their idol.“Dolly Parton donated $1 million to Vanderbilt for vaccine research. Vanderbilt researchers were involved in the Moderna trials.

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The corporate hush over mental health can prove costly

covid-19 pandemic seems to have increased attention on mental health issues at workplaces, going by the number of articles in the media. The World Economic Forum had featured mental health as a global challenge.

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Ottawa sees lowest one-day increase in new COVID-19 cases since Sept. 1

OTTAWA -- Public Health Ontario is reporting 11 cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa today, the lowest one-day spike in new cases in over two months.

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Coronavirus Scotland: North Ayrshire remains at tier 3 while South and East Ayrshire head for tier 4

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterNorth Ayrshire will remain in the third level of Covid-19 restrictions.Meanwhile our neighbours in South and East Ayrshire face three weeks at the fourth tier, starting from 6pm this Friday.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has revealed her ‘tough decision’ to move East and South Ayrshire into a tier four in a bid to save Christmas plans.The increased restrictions are the closest to the national lockdown introduced in March and will see the closure of; hairdressers, barbers, beauticians and any other close contact retail services; gyms and leisure centres; ‘non-essential’ shops and pubs, restaurants and cafes, although take aways can still

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Beginning of the end of the pandemic

WASHINGTON DC : Imagine a very different Diwali 2021 from the one we just experienced this year. A year from now, India is in the midst of a massive vaccination initiative.

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TikTok star’s repulsive ‘COVID-19 taste test’ is a viral sensation

the coronavirus affected his taste buds — by filming himself eating a medley of odiferous foods.“I am currently COVID positive and I can’t taste anything,” explains Russell Donnelly, 30, in the most viral vid of the challenge, which grossed over 17 million views.

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Public health authorities directing school Covid response - Foley

The Minister for Education has reiterated that it is public health authorities and not the Department of Education that is directing the public health response to Covid-19 in schools.

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Five years for Manchester nightlife to get back to pre-Covid levels, Sacha Lord warns

night time economy recovery plan has been released by the region's night tsar Sacha Lord, mayor Andy Burnham, and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

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COMMENTARY: How this once high-flying Canadian travel exec is riding out COVID-19 turbulence

coronavirus pandemic hit in the spring, Bruce Poon Tip was flying high.The Canadian travel entrepreneur was jetting around the globe, keeping tabs on an adventure travel empire that had exploded in popularity.After a 30-year run in the travel business, Poon Tip’s G Adventures experienced exponential growth in 2019, riding a wave of global interest in adventure vacations.

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Taskforce recommends basic income scheme for artists

A universal income scheme for artists has been recommended by the Arts and Culture Recovery Taskforce, which publishes its report today.

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NY Giants player tests positive for COVID-19

Footballs lay against the goal-post prior to the NFL game.(Photo by Kena Krutsinger/Getty Images) NEW YORK - The New York Giants say one of their players tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday night.The player, who was not identified, immediately self-isolated, according to the team.The Giants say they immediately conducted contact tracing. Two staff members were identified as close contacts and were told to stay home on Tuesday.The team says its training center will remain open for staff as it works with the NFL's Chief Medical Officer on any next steps.Another player tested positive for the team last month.Get breaking news alerts in the FOX5NY News app. Download for FREE!

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Health officials single out Hamilton restaurant for alleged COVID-19 infractions

COVID-19 infractions.Krown Kafe in Stoney Creek, Ont., was named by Paul Johnson, director of Hamilton’s Emergency Operations Centre, in his opening remarks during a media update on Monday.Johnson says he felt it was necessary to refer to Krown Kafe specifically because its four infractions led to a change in Hamilton’s policy about naming businesses that broke COVID-19 restrictions.

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Bill Kelly: COVID-19 vaccine news gives us a much-needed injection of hope

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COVID-19: Single cases confirmed at Trent University and Fleming College in Peterborough

Trent University and Fleming College in Peterborough.Trent University says an individual living off-campus has tested positive. The individual was last on the campus on Nov.

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Hinshaw says Alberta is seeing a second wave of COVID-19

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw confirmed on Monday that Alberta is experiencing a second wave of COVID-19. Sarah Offin has details

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Individuals at 3 Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools test positive for the coronavirus

Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools (GSCS) says individuals at three schools have tested positive for the coronavirus.The schools are Holy Family Catholic School, Bishop James Mahoney High School and St. Mary’s Wellness and Education Centre.

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Sask. doctor on need for more measures to combat COVID-19

442 doctors signed a follow up letter calling on the province to do more to reduce the spread of COVID-19. One doctor behind the letter, Dr. Ayisha Kurji, joins Global News Morning to discuss what she thinks should be done.

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Germany eyes ban on anti-lockdown protest at parliament

BERLIN – German security officials are considering banning protests this week outside the federal parliament by people opposed to coronavirus lockdown measures over fears a rally could turn violent.The unusual move comes amid concerns that extremist groups could try to use a rally initially planned for Wednesday to attack the Bundestag, echoing an unsuccessful attempt to storm the parliament building during a similar demonstration in August.According to an email sent to German lawmakers Tuesday by a parliamentary security official, a risk assessment by Berlin state police “has given rise to the expectation ...

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‘Models don’t look good’: Infectious disease expert warns of possible COVID-19 surge

COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Ontario. On Monday, the province reported 1,487 new coronavirus cases, which was the 10th straight day of cases exceeding 1,000.Infectious disease specialist Dr.

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India pins hopes on locally-tested covid-19 vaccines given Pfizer constraints

NEW DELHI : India hopes five locally-tested vaccines will help it to control COVID-19, as those developed by Pfizer and Moderna may not be available to it in big quantities soon.The five candidates include Russia's Sputnik-V whose "Phase-II going to Phase-III" trials in India will start next week in collaboration with Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Vinod Paul, the head of a committee advising the prime minister, said.The other experimental vaccines are the one being developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University which is being manufactured by the Serum Institute of India; Bharat Biotech and the Indian government's COVAXIN; Zydus Cadila's ZyCoV-D and lastly one being developed by Biological E.

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Judd Apatow to Direct Pandemic-Inspired Comedy for Netflix

Judd Apatow will be making his streaming directorial debut with an upcoming Netflix feature. The untitled meta-comedy will beabout a group of actors and actresses stuck inside a pandemic bubble at a hotel attempting to complete a film.

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CureVac hiking capacity to 300 million COVID-19 doses in 2021

BERLIN: German biotech firm CureVac is building a network with partners to allow it to ramp up manufacturing of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine so it can produce up to 300 million doses in 2021 and up to 600 million in 2022.The company said in a statement on Tuesday that it wants to build a broad European vaccine manufacturing network using expertise and capacity in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Austria, plus potentially Sweden, Poland, Italy and Ireland.CureVac said it expects to announce partnerships with vaccine developers and manufacturers in the coming weeks."It is our goal to ramp up the production capacity of our vaccine candidate within a short period of time to ensure a stable supply," said Florian von der

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Covid cases still climbing in historical hotspots during city-wide drop in infection

Salford's infection rate fell by 25pc last week with a reduction in coronavirus cases everywhere across the borough – except for in five neighbourhoods.There were 401 fewer Covid cases reported in the seven days to November 10 than in the previous week, with the rate down to 471.7 per 100,000 people.Some neighbourhoods, such as Paticroft, Barton Upon Irwell and Walkden North East, have seen a fall in Covid cases of more than 50pc in that period.The steepest fall, 65.7pc was Swinton Newton where only 12 new cases were reported during the seven day-period, 23 fewer than in the previous week.But during the same period, the number of Covid cases continued to increase in Walkden North West, Higher Broughton, Broughton Park and Kersal Dale.In

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The five Wigan neighbourhoods where Covid-19 cases are still rising

The Covid-19 infection rate in Wigan has fallen by around 25pc over a week.There were 1,648 new coronavirus cases reported across the borough in the seven days up to November 10, which is 528 fewer than the previous week.This means the infection rate has now fallen to 501.4 cases per 100,000 people.The number of Covid cases fell everywhere except for five neighbourhoods.In some areas, such as Leigh South East, Standish North and Atherton South East, the number of Covid cases fell by more than 50pc in just one week.Ashton-in-Makerfield West, where only 23 new cases were recorded in that period, had the lowest infection rate in the borough with 314.3 per 100,000.But most neighbourhoods have a infection rate above 400 cases per 100,000.Wigan

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High school tells all pupils to work from home as Covid cases rise

Has your child had to isolate because of a positive case at school? What has been your experience of home learning? Are you worried about the impact on their education? Let us know in the comments here. Pupils are being asked to complete work online and access the live lessons via a laptop or tablet, with those who don't have access to a device told to contact the school's reception.The fact that some pupils struggle to access technology has been a main concern amid the pandemic, with teachers and unions saying it's these disadvantaged children who will fall further behind because they don't have the resources.Earlier this month, Newman RC College head Glyn Potts told us his school had been promised 173 laptops to help with home learning,

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‘Insatiable demand’: Toy retailers brace for busy holiday season amid coronavirus

Christmas like, well, every other.Overall holiday spending is expected to be muted as the second wave of COVID-19 worsens, causing ongoing economic uncertainty and tighter travel and gathering restrictions. One report from Deloitte Canada says holiday spending is expected to fall 18 per cent, with one in three Canadians planning to spend less.

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Members of 17 Wing Winnipeg create bumper stickers to help fellow U.S. air force members

17 Wing Winnipeg are offering help to their American neighbours who are stationed in the city.Bumper stickers have been created for American troops with U.S. licence plates in hopes of stopping any potential vandalism or hostility.The stickers read “U.S.

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COVID-19: Delhi sees over 1 lakh new cases this month

COVID-19 count in the last few weeks. At least 1,200 people succumbed to COVID-19 this month.

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Coronavirus: New face mask that kills viruses could be available by December

While face masks were once rare sightings, they’re now compulsory in several settings across the UK.

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Dolly Parton donated $1 million to successful research for Covid-19 vaccine

Dolly Parton played a key role in funding the research that aided the development of a major vaccine for Covid-19, it’s been revealed.A new article in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that the country icon has dished out $1 million of her own money to aid research by the Vanderbilt University Medical Center since the start of the pandemic.The Vanderbilt research has subsequently played a key role in the development of a vaccine from U.S.

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Hundreds of lecturers sign open letter hitting out at University of Manchester's handling of Covid crisis

The letter, written last week, follows a chaotic couple of months at the university.Fallowfield became a coronavirus hotspot after students returned in September.At one point, it was recording more positive cases than anywhere else in the country.But students, parents and staff have repeatedly complained of a lack of support saying very little was being done to assist those who were ill or having to self-isolate.Last week metal fencing was put up around the Fallowfield halls of residence.The university said the 'security measures' were necessary as part of the national four-week lockdown.Within hours, the university had apologised and promised the fencing would be removed.

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America locks down from Atlantic to Pacific as Covid rages

America’s long effort to revive its virus-battered economy has been put on pause -- or thrown into reverse -- as new infections soar at the fastest pace since the pandemic’s earliest days.California on Monday reinstituted bans on many indoor businesses, and its governor warned he may impose a curfew. Michigan has ordered a three-week partial shutdown, while states including Oregon, Washington and New Jersey tightened curbs.

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Highest weekly deaths from coronavirus recorded in the North West since first wave of pandemic in May

coronavirus in any English region in the first week of November, new statistics have revealed.

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Where are we in the COVID-19 vaccine race?

COVID-19 vaccines, with large global trials of several of the candidates involving tens of thousands of participants well underway.The following is what we know about the race to deliver vaccines to help end the coronavirus pandemic that has claimed over 1.26 million lives worldwide:Who is furthest along?Moderna Inc is the second US pharmaceutical company to release interim data showing that its vaccine worked in a large, late-stage clinical trial.

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‘Exceptionally low’: Canada’s flu season drops amid coronavirus restrictions

influenza.So far this year, there have been just 17.“Influenza is way behind the eight ball here,” said Dr. Gerald Evans, chair of infectious disease in the department of medicine at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont.

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Kirstie Allsopp DEFENDS driving to Devon with Covid-infected partner and insists ‘we wouldn’t infect anyone else

KIRSTIE Allsopp has DEFENDED driving to Devon with her Covid-infected partner, insisting it was so 'we wouldn't infect anyone else'. The Location, Location, Location presenter added: "There are always going to be people who believe I did the wrong thing." ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates Kirstie, 49, was criticised at the start of the coronavirus pandemic when she drove her partner Ben Andersen to their second home in the popular UK holiday destination - after he had tested positive for Covid.

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Up to 10,000 British Army troops could have Christmas leave cancelled in Covid crisis

The Times : “It’s prudent and judicious planning to make sure we’ve got the nation’s back as an insurance policy if other government departments ask us to do things. “There’s an expectation that that’s the kind of lifestyle you sign up to.

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