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Covid-19 outbreaks: Two wards close at Ulster Hospital

Two wards have been closed in the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald, on the outskirts of Belfast, due to Covid-19 outbreaks.

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Frustration growing among people waiting for COVID-19 test

Some people are questioning why New Brunswick is not making rapid testing available to the general public as is being done in Nova Scotia. Shelley Steeves has more.

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B.C. makes masks mandatory in all schools from kindergarten to Grade 12

British Columbia’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Bonnie Henry announced on Friday that the province will be requiring all students from kindergarten to Grade 12 to wear a mask while in school.

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Growing GOP governor's field in Pennsylvania puts nomination 'up for grabs'

Pennsylvania Senate Appropriations Chairman Jake Corman (R., Centre) speaks during a campaign rally held at Penn State University, Wednesday, October 27, 2010. (Photo by Nabil K.

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Lab says 14 in Hamilton received incorrect COVID-19 test results, outbreaks rescinded at 2 schools

COVID-19 tests.The outbreaks at Lisgar Elementary School and Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School, which were declared on Sept. 25 and Sept.

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COVID-19: Despite cases in Hamilton schools, experts say ‘too early’ to judge reopening

COVID-19 cases among children in the province, particularly tied to those who are back at school.With the province reporting close to 1,600 COVID cases in schools during the last 14 days and over 2,000 since the September return, Laurier University advisor Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid told Global News it’s a “bit too early” to say whether the reopening will cause “massive” cases in the community.“I think that kind of data will come in in the next couple of weeks, probably around the Thanksgiving break,” said Firas Khalid.

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Federal judge rules South Carolina schools can require face masks

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - School districts in South Carolina now have the authority to require masks and should check with their lawyers on what kind of accommodations they need to make for medically vulnerable students, the state's education chief said Wednesday.The memo from Education Superintendent Molly Spearman came a day after a federal judge ruled with the parents of disabled students who said a state ban on mask mandates discriminated against them because they didn't feel safe sending them to public schools without required face coverings as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.The temporary restraining order went into effect immediately.

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Experts concerned COVID-19 booster shots will hurt efforts to reach the unvaccinated

COVID-19 vaccination requirements across the U.S. hasn’t had the desired effect so far, with the number of Americans getting their first shots plunging in recent weeks.

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Manitoba Métis Federation withdraws from national council amid growing identity spat

Métis Federation has withdrawn from the Métis National Council amid an ongoing rift over citizenship and identity that has been brewing for years.In a letter sent Tuesday, MMF president David Chartrand informed MNC president Clément Chartier that the national council has “abandoned” the Manitoba leadership and “the true Métis nation” by allowing provincial Métis leaders to welcome members who Chartrand claims are not Métis.“We at the MMF have long been the wall protecting our Nation from eastern invasion,” Chartrand writes, “and never expected to be attacked from the west — from those who one would expect better.”Manitoba Metis Federation withdraws from the Métis National Council.

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COVID-19: Information on Nova Scotia schools with exposures now publicly available online

COVID-19 exposures since in-person learning resumed just over two weeks ago.The online list of schools with exposures has just been made available to the public following a recent decision by the provincial government.“In doing both, providing transparency as well as resources, I think that the government will be build trust in parents so that they can feel informed in making decisions,” said Brittany Snow, a parent of two children under 12.Snow is one of the thousands of parents who have been calling on the province to bring back public reporting of exposures in schools.The groundswell of parents wanting that information led to a citizen group, Nova Scotia Parents for Public Education, compiling reports of exposures in schools with

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Tamil Nadu extends Covid curbs till Oct-end; schools to reopen for classes 1-8

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Cybersecurity experts raise concerns about vaccine passport QR codes in Alberta

A day after the first preseason NHL game at the Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary Sports and Entertainment says it is aware of issues with the smartphone app it has asked fans to use to show proof of vaccination.

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LA police, fire agencies had over 200 COVID-19 outbreaks

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Public health officials have identified more than 200 coronavirus outbreaks at police or fire agencies throughout Los Angeles County since the start of the pandemic, according to data obtained by the Los Angeles Times.The 211 outbreaks, accounting for more than 2,500 cases between March 2020 and last month, represent 9% of total workplace outbreaks across the county, the newspaper reported Sunday.

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For banks, pvt firms are the fastest growing depositors post pandemic

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Toronto’s top doctor makes plea for mandatory vaccines in schools

Infectious Diseases physician Dr. Isaac Bogoch breaks down the latest COVID-19 headlines including Dr. Eileen De Villa’s call for mandatory vaccines for eligible school children.

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Changes to close contact system in schools

Most primary school children and those in childcare facilities who are identified as close contacts of a confirmed case of Covid-19 but have no symptoms, no longer have to restrict their movements or get tested from today.

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Canadian snowbirds concerned as U.S. land border closure drags on

snowbirds are busy planning their trips down south with greater interest this year.While the threat of COVID-19 in Canada and the U.S. is far from over amid the spread of the Delta variant, there is an increased demand to travel compared to last year, travel insurance experts say.

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Should we be concerned about ‘waning immunity’?

The term ‘waning immunity’ has picked up steam recently, with many countries using it to push for a roll out of COVID-19 booster shots. But as Global’s Sharmeen Somani reports, experts say the term is misleading and has largely been misunderstood.

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Schools with face-mask requirements had fewer Covid-19 outbreaks, CDC study find

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COVID-19: Alberta Education confirms 5 schools moving to online classes

The Alberta government confirmed Friday that five schools across the province are moving to online classes because of COVID-19. The province also said three more Calgary schools have been added to the CBE’s outbreak list. Michael King reports.

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2 more outbreaks reported in Hamilton public schools, cases top 100 since return

COVID-19 outbreaks according to public health on Friday, bringing the total number of learning facilities in an active surge to eight.Central Elementary School and Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Elementary School in East Hamilton each reported a pair of cases among students on Thursday.There are now a total of 25 cases in all eight outbreaks among 22 students and three staff members.

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N.L. expands public health restrictions, reports 45 new COVID cases as cluster grows

COVID-19 cases Friday — the highest daily number of new infections in the province since Feb. 19, when an outbreak in St.

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COVID-19 cases higher in schools without mask policies, CDC studies show

WASHINGTON - On Friday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released three studies highlighting the importance of using layered prevention strategies including universal masking to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus in schools. The studies, published in the site’s "Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report," found that school districts without a universal masking policy in place were more likely to have COVID-19 outbreaks.

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Tom Felton's pal issues update on his health after 'collapse' at Ryder Cup sparks concerns

Ryder Cup celebrity match in Wisconsin.

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White House Quad summit: Biden hosts Indo-Pacific leaders amid China concerns

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Friday is set to host the first in-person gathering of leaders of an Indo-Pacific alliance known as "the Quad" as he wraps up a difficult week of diplomacy after facing no shortage of criticism from allies and adversaries.The White House meeting with leaders from India, Japan and Australia gives Biden a chance to put the spotlight on a chief foreign policy goal: greater attention to the Pacific in light of what the United States sees as China’s coercive economic practices and unsettling military maneuvering in the region.The leaders are expected to announce a coronavirus vaccine initiative, plans to bolster semiconductor supply chains and a program to bring graduate and doctoral students in STEM fields to

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COVID-19: Durham Region reports more outbreaks detected in area schools

COVID-19 have been detected in schools in Durham Region, with 10 considered to be experiencing active outbreaks as of Thursday afternoon.The Durham Region Health Department declared outbreaks at Lincoln Avenue Public School and Westney Heights Public School, both in Ajax, Ont., on Wednesday.On Thursday, St. Anne Catholic School in Oshawa and Goodwood Public School near Uxbridge, Ont., received the same designation.In Ontario, a COVID-19 outbreak in a school or child-care centre is defined as two or more lab-confirmed cases in students, staff or visitors with an infection believed to be linked to the facility.

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Routine COVID testing doubles detection at 3 public schools

Weekly COVID-19 testing of asymptomatic students and staff at three K-12 public schools in Omaha, Nebraska, roughly doubled the detection rate of symptom-based testing and exceeded that of the rest of the local county, according to a study yesterday in JAMA Network Open.

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Waterloo Region says 8 speed enforcement cameras up and running near schools

Speed cameras to be in front of Waterloo Region schools in 90 days “This technology will enhance the safety and experience of all road users, particularly those using active transportation, as they walk and bike to school.”Initially, the region was to have 32 ASE cameras in place by the end of 2020, but the pandemic forced council to cut the program down to eight cameras.

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Quebec tables bill to restrict anti-vaccine protests near schools, hospitals, fines could reach $12,000

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More COVID-19 outbreaks in Saskatchewan care homes

An earlier version of this article said there were outbreaks in different Sherbrooke facilities. Two of the outbreaks are in different communities that are in the same building.

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Growing pressure on Kenney to resign amid Alberta’s COVID-19 crisis

As COVID-19 rages through Alberta, intensive care units there are filling up with patients like never before, fuelling more calls for Premier Jason Kenney to step down over how he handled the crisis.

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COVID-19 concerns being raised about school-aged Albertans

Young Albertans are now the group with the highest COVID-19 rate and they are the least protected. As Morgan Black reports, parents are more concerned than ever.

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More COVID-19 outbreaks in Saskatchewan care homes

The fourth wave is now looking a lot like the first. We are once again seeing outbreaks in long-term care homes. Global’s Nathaniel Dove has more on who it’s affecting — and what can be done.

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Quebec to table bill banning anti-vaccine protests outside hospitals, schools

COVID-19 vaccine protests in front of hospitals and schools.François Legault told reporters at the National Assembly he will introduce the proposed legislation to his caucus Wednesday and then to the provincial legislature on Thursday.“It makes no sense,” he said, referring to recent anti-vaccination protests.

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Increase in Covid-19 outbreaks at schools - HPSC

There has been an increase in the number of Covid-19 outbreaks in schools, according to the latest report from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre.

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Toronto parents, teachers vocalize concerns over hybrid learning modelUntitled

On Tuesday, a number of parents, teachers and students rallied outside of the Toronto District School Board, demanding an end to simultaneous learning. They told Global News the model is having negative implications on students’ learning.

COVID-19 cases in Hamilton schools rise as Ontario reports over 1,000 province-wide

COVID-19 pandemic, the two boards reported 65 students and staff contracted an infection during the first two weeks back.Since the September return, the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) has reported 38 total cases among 23 schools while the Catholic board (HWCDSB) says they’ve had 27 tied to 11 schools.Along with the cases, five city schools have experienced outbreaks with four active as of Tuesday involving a combined 10 cases at Tapleytown Elementary in Stoney Creek, St. Thomas More Catholic, Huntington Park Elementary School and Shannen Koostachin Elementary School.

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Manitoba announces changes to COVID-19 protocols for schools

COVID-19 cases in the classroom this school year.Under the changes, school cases will now include students, staff and volunteers who were in the building either 14 days before or 10 days after they tested positive or developed symptoms, Manitoba’s chief public health officer, Dr. Brent Roussin announced Tuesday.

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Quebec won’t rule out law to ban anti-vaccine protests outside schools, hospitals

Small group of nurses protests against mandatory vaccines outside Montreal hospital Protesters have gathered outside schools in recent days to denounce health orders such as the COVID-19 vaccine passport. Last week, demonstrators rallied at McGill University Hospital Centre’s Glen site, some of them carrying signs questioning the use of COVID-19 vaccines.

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Kale recall: Brands sold in 11 states pulled over listeria concerns

LOS ANGELES - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers of a recall of several brands of kale sold in nearly a dozen states due to concerns about listeria contamination. The FDA issued an alert on Sept.

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27 N.B. schools ‘currently impacted’ by COVID-19 cases, department says

COVID-19.The province is returning to a mandatory mask mandate as of 11:59 p.m. Tuesday as cases rise.

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Memorial for Gabby Petito grows in North Port after remains discovered in Wyoming

NORTH PORT, Fla. - A memorial for Gabby Petito is growing near North Port City Hall. Stuffed bears, flowers, and ribbons cover a giant tree, offering comfort to those who knew Gabby and anyone touched by her story."It is symbolic," said Dan Barry.

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Anger as parents told about head lice outbreaks... but kept in dark on Covid cases

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Concerns for students as New Brunswick COVID-19 situation worsens

As New Brunswick announces the return of the mask mandate, some new COVID-19 rules are also now in effect in schools across the province. Public Health hasn’t said how many cases are in youth not yet eligible to be vaccinated — and no longer provides a case breakdown by age on the provincial dashboard.

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COVID-19: Public health reports 3 school outbreaks in Guelph

COVID-19 outbreak as of Monday.An outbreak was declared on Sept. 15 at École Élémentaire Catholique Saint-René-Goupil, a french elementary school on Scottdale Drive.

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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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