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B.C. reports 846 people in hospital with COVID-19 related illness, fewest cases in hospital since mid-January

Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has the daily COVID-19 update on Friday, February 11, and how B.C. officials could be setting the stage to remove restrictions on Tuesday.

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Injunction granted to prevent protesters from blocking Ambassador Bridge

Ambassador Bridge border crossing in Windsor, Ont.Chief Justice Geoffrey Morawetz says the injunction will take effect at 7 p.m.He has asked a lawyer representing the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, which applied for the injunction, to send him a draft of an order.

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1,566 Albertans in hospital with COVID-19 on Friday, 23 new coronavirus deaths

COVID-19 receiving care in hospital on Friday, with 127 of them in intensive care units.That’s compared to 1,586 in hospital on Thursday, with 126 people in the province’s ICUs. Reality check on Alberta politicians’ statements on schools, COVID-19 transmission and vaccines On Tuesday, Premier Jason Kenney announced his plan to relax COVID-19 measures.

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TSA 'highly concerned' with number of guns found on travelers at Philadelphia airport last year

PHILADELPHIA - The Transportation Security Administration at Philadelphia International Airport said it’s "highly concerned" about the number of firearms it took from passengers last year.Federal Security Director Gerardo Spero reports that the agency scanned around eight million passengers in 2021 and confiscated 39 weapons. That figure far outpaces the number of firearms the agency confiscated in the previous two years.Spero said he does not know what motivates people to carry guns to the airport, but he knows "guns and airports don’t mix."The TSA demonstrated for reporters Friday how a pistol can be safely transported by air.

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Ontario under state of emergency as police prepare for third weekend of convoys

Ontario’s premier has called a state of emergency following days of blockades at the country’s largest border crossing. This move is applauded by federal officials who are asking protesters to go home as police forces expect demonstrations across the country to ramp up over the weekend.

Covid booster efficacy wanes substantially by fourth month - study

The efficacy of third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines wanes substantially by the fourth month after administration, a new study by the US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention has said.

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What is bebtelovimab? US authorizes new antibody drug to fight omicron

A monoclonal treatment site located in a tent is closed for patients on January 25, 2022 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) WASHINGTON - U.S. health regulators on Friday authorized a new antibody drug that targets the omicron variant, a key step in restocking the nation's arsenal against the latest version of COVID-19.The Food and Drug Administration said it cleared the Eli Lilly drug for adults and adolescent patients with mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19.

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How Muhammad Ali, African American Muslims established Houston’s most historic mosque

HOUSTON - It’s no secret Houston has a bustling Muslim population with residents stemming from all walks of life. There’s a rich tapestry of work focusing on the legacy left behind by Muslims in this city, yet little has been touched on when it comes to African American efforts. For example, Houston’s oldest and most historic mosque, Houston Masjid Al-Islam, located in the 6600 block of W Bellfort Ave.

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AirTag stalking: Apple cracking down on unwanted tracking

AirTag clipped onto a bag. Apple announced it’s cracking down on unwanted tracking among AirTag users, according to a company news release. AirTags launched last April for $29 apiece and allows users to keep track of their personal items, such as keys, wallets, purses, backpacks and luggage through Apple's "Find My' app. But the seemingly harmless tool is being used by some to stalk people and even commit car thefts. Police departments have called this recent string of crimes "AirTag stalking." "We’ve become aware that individuals can receive unwanted tracking alerts for benign reasons, such as when borrowing someone’s keys with an AirTag attached or when traveling in a car with a family member’s AirPods left inside," the tech giant wrote in an update on its website Thursday.

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MRI hours at Saskatoon hospital reduced due to ‘recent critical shortage’: SHA

MRI department at Royal University Hospital has decreased to the point where health officials have decide to scale back hours of operation, creating concerns about wait times for the service.A memo sent earlier this week to Saskatoon physicians and staff within the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) cites “ongoing recruitment challenges” due to a “recent critical shortage of MRI technologists.” Saskatchewan moves to end COVID-19 public health orders The shortage means the department at RUH will only operate from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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COVID-19 Scan for Feb 11, 2022

A new study on outcomes among infants whose mothers received the Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA vaccine in pregnancy showed that no detrimental outcomes were associated with maternal vaccination, including preterm birth, small birth weight for gestational age (SGA), congenital malformations, and infant death.It was published yesterday in JAMA Pediatrics.The po

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Eagerly awaited COVID lifesavers molnupiravir, Paxlovid now wait for patients

Supplies of the eagerly awaited oral COVID-19 antiviral prescription medications are slowly arriving at US pharmacies, but despite strong evidence that they can help reduce symptoms and prevent severe illness, federal data and experts suggest that many patients don't know about them or don't want to take them.

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New Jersey court dismisses officers' union vaccine mandate suit

FILE - RN inoculates a woman at a COVID-19 vaccine. TRENTON - A New Jersey appeals court rejected a lawsuit from law enforcement unions challenging Gov.

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COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5 delayed as Pfizer extends trial

In a sudden turnabout, Pfizer and BioNTech today announced they were delaying the application process for an emergency use authorization (EUA) for their vaccine for children ages 6 months to 4 years old, and gathering more information on two and three doses of the vaccine.

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COVID-19: Wastewater shows decline of virus in Waterloo Region may have hit a wall

COVID-19 wastewater signal in the last few weeks has slowed or plateaued at all sites,” medical officer of health Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang told reporters on Friday morning.

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Despite decline in patients, Waterloo hospitals remain ‘under great pressure’: Wang

COVID-19 patients in area hospitals continues to decline but that has not relieved the pressure on hospitals, according to the region’s top doctor.According to Friday’s dashboard update, there are 75 patients in the three hospitals in Waterloo Region, including 20 who are in need of intensive care. Premier Doug Ford declares state of emergency amid protests at land border and in Ottawa Three weeks ago, on Jan.

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Ambassador Bridge protest blockade disrupts car manufacturing sector

As protesters remain at the Ambassador Bridge, the blockade disrupting the busiest border crossing between Canada and the U.S. is taking a toll on economies on both sides.

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Covid-19 Ayrshire: List of next week's vaccination drop-ins as residents urged to roll up sleeves for jabs

Ayrshire residents are being urged to roll up their sleeves for Covid-19 vaccination jabs.

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Ontario on track to remove ‘almost all restrictions’ on businesses ‘very soon,’ Doug Ford says

Doug Ford says the province is on track to “very soon” lift “almost all” COVID-related restrictions on businesses.The premier made the remarks during a press conference Friday morning, where he declared a state of emergency in the province due to ongoing protests and blockades, sparked by opposition to COVID-19 measures.Ford said he understands many people are frustrated, but urged the “illegal occupation” in Ottawa and at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor to end.“There’s no doubt these were the right decisions,” Ford said of his government’s move to impose measures in a bid to combat COVID-19. Timeline to lift all COVID-19 measures in Ontario coming soon, top doctor says “There’s no doubt they protected our hospitals from collapse and saved lives.

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COVID-19: MLHU reports 3 deaths, LHSC has 87 COVID inpatients

Middlesex-London Health Unit reported three deaths and 117 COVID-19 cases on Friday, compared with three deaths and 122 cases last Friday.The deaths involved three women in their 70s, 80s and 90s. The woman in her 90s was associated with a long-term care home. LHSC, meanwhile, is caring for 87 inpatients with COVID-19, 20 of whom are in adult critical care.As noted, LHSC is caring for 87 COVID-19 inpatients, with 20 inpatients in adult critical care.

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With low COVID vaccine uptake, rural US bore brunt of Delta surge

Rural US counties with low COVID-19 vaccination rates had 2.4 times more infections per 100,000 people than urban counties amid the summer 2021 Delta surge, according to a study published yesterday in JAMA Network Open.

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Reality check on Alberta politicians’ statements on schools, COVID-19 transmission and vaccines

#AbEd #AbLeg pic.twitter.com/NIDW973Tg0— Adriana LaGrange (@AdrianaLaGrange) February 10, 2022Dr. Chris Mody, head of the department of microbiology, immunology and infectious disease at the University of Calgary, said there’s no data to suggest children “pose absolutely no threat” as the education minister claimed.However, Mody said the correlation between symptom severity and viral load taken with the observations that children tend to have less severe symptoms could mean children have less viral load with a COVID-19 infection, with a caveat.

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‘10 Truths About Love’: Watch the ‘timeless’ rom-com on Tubi for Valentine’s Day

Los Angeles - Love is in the air — well, on Tubi it is! FOX’s free streaming platform kicks off its Valentine’s Day slate with "10 Truths About Love," a new original rom-com starring Camilla Belle and David LaFontaine. Written by frequent romance scribe Shannon Latimer ("A Whirlwind Wedding," "Ghosts of Christmas Past"), the feel-good movie features a thriving romance columnist Carina (Belle) who thinks she’s got her love life all figured out — until her longtime boyfriend unexpectedly breaks up with her.Meanwhile, Carina’s editor hires a new writer, Liam (Lafontaine), to work with her and give the column a male perspective. Subsequently, the two clash over their approach, but to prove himself, Liam offers to help Carina get her ex-boyfriend back.

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Alberta announces first results from COVID-19 serology testing

Dr. Deena Hinshaw updates the first results of COVID-19 serology testing in Alberta.

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Hinshaw asks Albertans to be cautious over August long weekend to reduce the spread of COVID-19

Dr. Deena Hinshaw asks Albertans to be cautious over the August longweekend to limit the spread of COVID-19.

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5 additional COVID-19 deaths announced at Good Samaritan Southgate Care Centre Thursday

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced on Thursday five addition deaths at the Good Samaritan Southgate Care Centre in Edmonton and the measures to restrict the outbreak.

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Alberta expands community pharmacy testing for COVID-19

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw announces the expansion of community COVID-19 testing at pharmacies in the province.

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Alberta to provide COVID-19 update Thursday afternoon

novel coronavirus continue to climb in Alberta, the province’s chief medical officer of health will provide an update on Alberta’s number of confirmed cases Thursday afternoon.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will provide the update at 3:30 p.m.The news conference will be streamed live in this article.

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Premier Jason Kenney touts spring session, defends Alberta’s back-to-school plan

Jason Kenney touts as one of the most successful across Canada, with the passage of 34 bills, six of which were in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.On Wednesday morning, the premier spoke in detail about each of the bills before sitting down with Global News for a one-on-one interview with Global Edmonton’s Breanna Karstens-Smith.Kenney spoke on a number of topics, including the back-to-school plan for students this fall, as well as the legislation passed in the spring session and what’s ahead in the fall for Alberta.When speaking about the session that wrapped up Wednesday, Kenney said he was most proud of the human trafficking legislation passed by his UCP government.“It’s a terrible, kind of modern form of slavery that people are not

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Premier Jason Kenney talks doctors, spring session in exclusive interview

In an exclusive interview with Breanna Karstens-Smith, Premier Jason Kenney looks back at the session that just ended, back-to-school concerns and doctor contracts.

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3 more deaths reported at Edmonton care home amid COVID-19 outbreak; centre’s death toll now at 18

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]On Monday, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health announced that Alberta Health has asked Alberta Health Services to work with the operator of the centre to provide “oversight and leadership.”“We are taking this outbreak very seriously,” Dr.

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Summer school COVID-19 case won’t affect Alberta’s plan to get students in class: Kenney

COVID-19, but Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says that won’t affect the province’s back-to-school plans.The student was attending St.

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Alberta municipalities, transit get financial boost amid COVID-19 financial crises

COVID-19 pandemic are seeing another boost to their finances this week, with Calgary and Edmonton’s transit systems getting a large chunk of money.Premier Jason Kenney announced $600 million for Alberta’s municipalities on Tuesday, thanks to the partnership with the federal government.

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Alberta reports 8 new COVID-19 deaths, 304 new cases

In her coronavirus briefing on Monday, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said five of eight deaths over the last three days were at a long-term care home in Edmonton. Julia Wong has more.

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Alberta continues to see spike in COVID-19 cases

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, announces over 300 new COVID-19 cases, and eight additional deaths since Friday.

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‘There’s no one perfect path through COVID’: Hinshaw defends province’s re-opening amid rising cases

Dr. Deena Hinshaw explains why Alberta will continue moving forward with Stage 2 re-opening as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the province.

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Hinshaw says not enough known about COVID-19 to support herd immunity

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw explains why it is too soon to follow a herd immunity approach to COVID-19.

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Concerns raised over inconsistent COVID-19 messaging in Alberta

Two doctors say certain actions taken by the province may be sending inconsistent messages to Albertans about public health measures related to the coronavirus. This comes as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Alberta. Julia Wong reports.

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Alberta’s top doctor says increase in COVID-19 cases a ‘wake up call’

Dr. Deena Hinshaw said rapidly rising COVID-19 numbers in Alberta are worrying and should serve as a wake-up call for those who are no longer practising physical distancing.

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‘This needs to be a wakeup call’: Hinshaw issues warning to Albertans amid rising number of COVID-19 cases

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, spent much of her update on Thursday warning residents of the risk of COVID-19 amid rising case numbers.

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Hinshaw says Alberta could inadvertently distract from other measures with mandatory masks

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw explains why the provincial government has not made masks mandatory in the province amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Alberta to provide COVID-19 update on Thursday afternoon

COVID-19 situation in Alberta on Friday afternoon.Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m.

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Hinshaw pleads with Albertans to take COVID-19 seriously, ‘concerned by continued rise in active cases’

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“COVID-19 isn’t going anywhere,” she said.“The future is up to us.”Hinshaw challenged Albertans and said now is the time to show health officials that their decision to trust the public’s common sense by not bringing in more strict public health measures was the right one.She noted that a high number of cases where the source of coronavirus transmission is unknown makes her concerned, as does a recent trend in contact tracing when it comes to some patients, where the number of interactions with other people and groups is getting longer.Kenney also expressed frustration with a sense of complacency about the pandemic that is setting in among some Albertans.“It looks

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‘Knock it off’: Kenney reminds Albertans to be careful as COVID-19 numbers rise

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney talks about a rise in numbers of COVID-19.

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Alberta K-12 students to head back to classroom in fall 2020

re-entry tool kit to prepare students and parents for what they can expect in the new school year.“I’m proud of our comprehensive plan that supports the safe return to daily in-school learning,” Premier Jason Kenney said.“The return of more than 750,000 students to near-normal learning in the new school year is indicative of Alberta’s continued recovery as we work to relaunch our economy and return to our regular everyday lives.”Education Minister Adriana LaGrange said the province will do everything it can to safely return students, teachers and staff to school.The 2020-21 school re-entry plan outlines that schools will implement a number of public health measures, which include frequent cleaning of surfaces, placing hand sanitizers at

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Alberta to provide COVID-19, education re-entry update Tuesday afternoon

novel coronavirus continue to climb in Alberta, the province’s chief medical officer of health will provide an update on Alberta’s number of confirmed cases Tuesday afternoon.At 3:00 p.m., Dr. Deena Hinshaw will be joined by Premier Jason Kenney and Education Minister Adriana LaGrange, who will also provide an update on Alberta’s education re-entry plan for the upcoming school year.The news conference will be streamed live in this article.

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Concerns over COVID-19 outbreak at Good Samaritan Southgate

The outbreak at Good Samaritan Southgate is growing and so is the death toll. One family says they are concerned for their 94-year-old mother, who is a resident at the facility and recently tested positive for COVID19. Julia Wong reports.

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Alberta records highest daily COVID-19 jump since May

COVID-19 infections for the first time in more than two months, but the province’s top doctor said the spike, while worrying, does not warrant another shutdown.“I think that we can manage a sustainable number of cases going forward as long as we have the ability to do rapid contact tracing, control outbreaks,” Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s chief medical officer, said Thursday.

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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

Hinshaw, Kenney plead with young Albertans to take COVID-19 seriously as cases continue to rise

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