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Amazon employee says some workers not told about workplace COVID-19 case

An Amazon employee in Brampton says he and other workers were not told about a recent positive case of COVID-19. Sean O’Shea reports.

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Alberta announces 36 COVID-19 cases at Harmony meatpacking plant

Dr. Deena Hinshaw says the majority of COVID-19 cases at the Harmony meatpacking plant in Balzac are from asymptomatic testing.

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Alberta says it will supply guidance for businesses on relaunch strategy

Alberta’s Health Minister Tyler Shandro says the government will supply guidance to businesses reopening safely after the COVID-19 shutdown.

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Hinshaw says recommendations and requirements in place at Harmony meatpacking plant

Dr. Deena Hinshaw says the local regional health authority is working with the Harmony meatpacking plant after the first case of COVID-19 there was detected.

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Eleven deaths, 31 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Tuesday

OTTAWA -- Ten more residents of Ottawa’s long-term care homes have died due to COVID-19.

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As exponential COVID-19 spread hits parts of Africa, WHO issues advisory on traditional medicines

COVID-19 activity in parts of Africa has grown exponentially over the past 2 weeks, raising worries that the region could become the next pandemic epicenter in the weeks and months ahead, according to an update from the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Despite steps to reopen, most in US still wary of COVID-19 risks

A new poll from the Washington Post–University of Maryland shows most Americans are still too hesitant about the novel coronavirus to eat in restaurants or shop in stores.

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Decline in domestic violence calls during COVID-19 a sad situation, Moncton agency warns

Domestic and intimate partner violence concerns have been warned about by advocate agencies and experts amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Alberta to allow for health information to be shared with first-responders in some cases

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro announces a new public health order allowing police to learn what citizens’ COVID-19 status is in some cases where an officer is intentionally put at risk.

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100-year-old Mississauga woman survives Covid19

Mickey Pollard suffered through flu-like symptoms after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Today she is back using her walker after getting the all clear. Tom Hayes has more.

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Province says joint venture allows Alberta to double COVID-19 testing capacity

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro announces a joint venture with the Calgary Health Trust that will double the amount of testing for COVID-19 in the province.

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Alberta sees 57 news cases and 2 additional deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, releases COVID-19 data for the province on May 5, 2020.

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COVID-19 media update, 6 May

The All of Government COVID-19 National Response will provide an update at 1.00 pm today.

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Batman vet Michael Keaton, 68, looks fit in shorts as he wears a mask

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti ordered all residents to wear a mask while outside during the COVID-19 pandemic.And Michael Keaton did just that while enjoying a bike ride around Pacific Palisades on Tuesday.The 68-year-old Batman actor appeared solo as he rode his electric two-wheeler around the neighborhood for a coffee run. Masked up:Michael Keaton was spotted wearing a mask while riding his electric bike around Pacific Palisades on TuesdayMichael opted for a casual dark zip up jacket and teamed the look with a pair of shorts.

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Wildwood to reopen beaches, boardwalk, parks and playgrounds on May 8

WILDWOOD, N.J. - Wildwood beaches, boardwalk, parks and playgrounds will reopen on Friday, May 8 for as the state continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, North Wildwood Mayor Patrick Rosenello announced Tuesday afternoon.

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The race is on for antibodies that stop the new coronavirus

An antibody (orange) bound to the surface spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 can block infection.

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Hair stylists for Florida’s assisted living facilities face longer unemployment

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – As Gov. Ron DeSantis considers a timetable and protocol to reopen barbershops and hair salons across Florida, stylists contracted with assisted living facilities tell News 6 they may be left out.

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More than 2,100 surgeries suspended in Nova Scotia amid COVID-19 pandemic

Since the COVID-19 outbreak reached Nova Scotia, non-urgent medical procedures have been put on hold because of the pandemic.

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Coronavirus outbreak declared over at Kelowna retirement residence

Interior Health has declared the coronavirus outbreak at two connected seniors facilities in Kelowna over.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Number of cases in Saskatchewan’s far north continues to rise, officials say

Saskatchewan reported 20 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, with 18 found in La Loche and surrounding communities where an outbreak was declared on April 17. The remaining two new cases are in the north region, which has 37 active cases.

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Lawson grants $200K to more than 14 local COVID-19 research projects

Information is key amid a viral pandemic, and no one knows that more than Lawson Health Research Institute.

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Covid-19 Roundup: Hospice Peterborough says it’s COVID-19 free, TLDSB postpones graduation

The Ontario Fire Marshall has a message for those looking to clean face shields. Hospice Peterborough says it’s COVID-19 free. And Trillium Lakelands District School Board announces results from a recent survey on Learning@Home.

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Montreal-area daycares change protocols, prepare for reopening

It’s much quieter these days at Les Trésors de Marie-Claire in Kirkland.

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Canadian Navy pioneer Thelma Eunice Coward-Ince dies at Northwood Halifax campus

Navy pioneer Thelma Eunice Coward-Ince, who marked many firsts in Nova Scotian and Canadian history, has died at age 86.

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Samara Weaving Responds To Being Compared To Margot Robbie

Samara Weaving can currently be seen in Netflix’s star-studded what-if Tinseltown tale “Hollywood”, and the Australian-born actress discusses her new role in Ryan Murphy’s high-profile project for the latest issue of InStyle.

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Newfoundland and Labrador sees 1st new COVID-19 case in days; P.E.I. clear for 2nd day

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball says 90 staff members at Eastern Health were in contact with a patient who has tested positive for COVID-19 this past weekend.

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34 cases of novel coronavirus linked to outbreak at Alberta’s Harmony Beef plant

An outbreak of the novel coronavirus at another Alberta meat plant has led to 34 people falling ill, according to Alberta Health Services.

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No personal info compromised by Aarogya Setu: Centre tells French hacker

The hacker had tweeted saying he has found security concerns on the app, adding that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was right about calling it a surveillance tool

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Insomniac Furloughs 50% of Staff Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Dance promoter Insomniac has furloughed 90 people, representing approximately 50% of its employee base, the company confirmed to Billboard in a statement. Employees will retain all their medical benefits while on furlough, a source confirmed.“Like many other companies in our industry impacted by COVID-19, Insomniac made the difficult but necessary decision to furlough certain employees while we are unable to produce our shows," founder and chief executive Pasquale Rotella tells Billboard in a statement.

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Kingston region officials ask province for more flexibility during coronavirus pandemic

In a letter sent to the province Tuesday, the city of Kingston, along with Lennox and Addington County and KFL&A Public Health, asked the province for more regional powers during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Hamilton has 460 COVID-19 cases, outbreak at Wesley Supportive Housing over

Hamilton, Ont., reported only two more cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, which puts the city at a total of 460 cases including seven probable cases.

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Coronavirus: B.C. Fruit Growers Association calls federal assistance package ‘profoundly underwhelming’

“Profoundly underwhelming.”

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B.C. health officials provide Tuesday COVID-19 update

B.C. health officials are set to provide an update on the novel coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday, a day after releasing modelling data that suggests the province’s daily number of new COVID-19 cases will reach zero by mid-June if physical distancing continues.

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Speeding and erratic driving up during coronavirus pandemic

Speeding and erratic driving is up on the emptier roads due to the coronavirus. FOX 29 journalist Jeff Cole reports

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COVID-19 cases in Florida trend downward as deaths in the state rise

ORLANDO, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis has consistently touted the statewide number of COVID-19 cases is trending downward in Florida.

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What to Know About Liver Disease and COVID-19

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. including people with liver disease, might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. People with chronic liver disease, including hepatitis B and hepatitis C, may have concerns and questions related to their risk.

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No cases of COVID-19 reported in Alberta daycares open for essential service workers

Daycares in Alberta are currently open only to the children of essential workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and so far no positive cases of the virus have been reported.

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Russian Woman Arrested After Stabbing Roommate During Quarantine Argument Over Alcohol!

One New York City woman found herself in a very unsafe environment amid the coronavirus lockdown when her roommate allegedly stabbed her multiple times during a fight over alcohol.

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Nova Scotia agrifood groups hail federal support package as a good first step

Nova Scotia agrifood stakeholders are welcoming a $252-million federal support package as a good first step in bailing them out of trouble during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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‘Part of the solution’: Georgian College students help make face shields for health-care workers

Four Georgian College students are helping to produce face shields that are being delivered to local health-care providers as Ontario grapples with the novel coronavirus crisis.

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B.C.’s film and TV industry looks to safely return to work amid COVID-19

British Columbia’s film and television industry is hoping to re-open for business soon and lure productions from south of the border.

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N.B. identifies first COVID-19 case in 16 days

New Brunswick’s COVID-free streak is over. But even as the province reports its first new case in more than two weeks, the province’s top doctor is urging people to stay the course. Silas Brown has more.

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Ottawa father hopes to keep tree fort standing after kids get tear-down notice

A DIY dad is hoping for a brief stay-of-demolition on his Old Ottawa East tree fort, a modest wooden structure on city-owned land that has become a sanctuary for a handful of kids during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Metallica Announces 'Month of Giving' to Benefit COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Metallica is giving back!For the past two years, the rock group has encouraged fans to give back to food banks for its “Day of Service” in May, via their charitable organization All Within My Hands. This year, the help is needed more than ever due to the coronavirus pandemic, so Metallica announced on Tuesday (May 5) All Within My Hands' May Month of Giving.“Inspired by today’s #GivingTuesdayNow, a new global date of giving in response to the global need caused by COVID-19, we’re going to spotlight four organizations we’re supporting throughout this crisis,” drummer Lars Ulrich said, announcing the news.

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Shanghai Disneyland to reopen May 11 with controlled capacity

As worries over COVID-19 continue to grow, so too does the list of major events and concerts that are being called off.

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Coronavirus: Peterborough cases reduced to 68; one new resolved case reported

Peterborough Public Health reported 68 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, one less than was reported 24 hours earlier.

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Quebec company converts self-serve windshield washer fluid dispenser into hand sanitizer pump

Quebec-based company Station Lave-Glace has converted some of its windshield washer fluid pumps to dispense disinfectant amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Winnipeg officials discuss reopening golf courses, transportation routes

Winnipeg’s assistant chief of emergency management Jay Shaw on Tuesday provided an update on the city’s gradual reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic, stating that seven temporary patio registrations were processed over the weekend, certain golf courses have and will open up to the public, and five new active temporary transportation routes have opened on Tuesday.

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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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