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Nicola Sturgeon's advisers warn of damage of covid restrictions on development of young children

Scottish Government advisers have raised the alarm over the "harm" caused by covid restrictions to the development of young children.

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Scottish Cup: Auchinleck Talbot and Hearts strike tickets agreement amid Covid restrictions limbo

Henry Dumigan says Auchinleck Talbot are happy to play a waiting game for their live TV Scottish Cup clash against Hearts.

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COVID-19: No new restrictions in Alberta, Saskatchewan to slow Omicron spread

Students in Alberta are getting an extended winter break, but the province says it won’t bring in any more restrictions heading into the new year. Neither is Saskatchewan, where students are going back to class next week as planned.

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COVID-19: No new restrictions announced in Alberta in wake of rapidly spreading Omicron variant

The province did not announce any new COVID-19 restrictions Friday and no changes were made to the current indoor gathering rules or Restrictions Exemption Program.

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Parents, teachers cite concerns over Ontario’s back-to-school plan

Kids will return to in-person learning two days later than expected. On Thursday, the province also announced a new testing strategy and isolation measures during the ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases.

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Ontario delays return to classrooms by 2 days

The return to school for Ontario students next week is being delayed by two days. Classes are now set to resume Jan. 5 with more measures in place aimed at keeping students and staff safe. Kayla McLean reports.

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COVID-19 testing now unavailable to most Ontario residents

Citing the need to reserve testing for only the most vulnerable residents, Ontario is now restricting access to COVID-19 testing. As Seán O’Shea reports, the new rules coincide with a reduction in the isolation period for those who are symptomatic.

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Ontario long-term care residents now eligible for 4th doses of COVID-19 vaccine

The province is releasing more on its plan to tackle the spread of COVID-19 in long-term care homes across Ontario. The government has just announced a rollout plan for fourth COVID-19 doses, in addition to a forthcoming vaccine mandate for staff and visitors to get their third booster shots.

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Sweet Success: Craig’s Cookies enjoys 400% growth in last 2 years

It’s a story about a struggling theatre actor who, when things got tough, made cookies – and then shared them with Toronto. In part two of “Small Business: Pandemic Success Stories,” our Melanie Zettler meets up with the owner of “Craig’s Cookies” to find out how a sweet treat became a pandemic sensation.

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COVID-19: Saskatchewan premier defends not implementing more restrictions amid case surge

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on Thursday defended his decision not to implement new restrictions amid a COVID-19 surge in the province and across the country.

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Scottish Government announces nine deaths and 16,857 covid cases in last 24 hours

The Scottish Government has confirmed that nine people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours.

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Quebec allows COVID positive employees to work in healthcare system, Ontario eyeing same policy

Quebec is now allowing COVID positive healthcare workers to go back to work if they have mild symptoms or are asymptomatic. It’s also a notion being considered here in Ontario as hospitals begin having similar conversations, looking at contingency plans as the system grapples with more than 74,000 active cases of the virus.

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Vaccination exemptions for young Ontario hockey players investigated

A Toronto arena manager says his staff got suspicious after seeing alleged vaccination exemption letters for players attending a hockey school. As Seán O’Shea reports, police were called in and so was the Toronto Public Health department.

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Most visits cancelled at Ontario long-term care homes

Ontario is banning most visitors from long-term care homes beginning Thursday. As Sean O’Shea reports, it’s a response to more community spread of COVID-19 and an increased number of homes that have outbreaks.

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Ontario provincial election scheduled for June 2

The provincial election is rapidly approaching and while campaigning is already underway, it is still unclear how COVID will impact the run-up to election day and how we will cast our ballots on June 2. Matthew Bingley reports.

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Doug Ford comments on COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Ontario schools

Ontario Premier Doug Ford commented on the status of the province’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout Tuesday as well as a planned announcement on schools. The premier was visiting a vaccination site for Hello Fresh employees in Mississauga.

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Clan postpone festive home fixtures due to coronavirus crowd restrictions

Glasgow Clan fans have been dealt a blow after seeing their club’s home fixtures put on ice.

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COVID-19: Manitoba introduces new restrictions reducing size of gatherings in public spaces

Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson and chief public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin announced new COVID-19 restrictions on Monday amid a surge of cases in the province due to the Omicron variant.

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UK lockdown announcement: No new Covid restrictions before New Year, confirms Govt

coronavirus variant.The health Secretary said nothing else will be introduced in England before the new year but “people should remain cautious”.It comes as a relief to the hospitality sector, as bars and restaurants have been given the green light to continue with their plans for New Year's Eve celebrations which were challenged by the potential new Covid restrictions.England is currently under 'Plan B' restrictions which include Brits having to work from home where possible as well as introducing Covid passes to gain entry into large events.

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BREAKING: No further coronavirus restrictions will be introduced in England before the new year, Health Secretary confirms

Sajid Javid has ruled out any new Covid restrictions in England before the New Year.

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Ontario reports 9,418 new COVID cases on Monday

COVID-19 cases on Monday, as case counts continue to hit levels not seen since the pandemic began.Over the last three days, there were 9,826 new infections reported on Sunday with a record-breaking 10,412 new cases on Saturday and 9,571 on Friday. The seven-day average has now reached 7,550.For comparison, last Monday saw 3,784 new cases and the previous Monday saw 1,536 new cases.Elliott said 480 people are hospitalized with COVID, which is up from Sunday’s report when there were 373 people hospitalized.

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Prime Minister 'not expected to announce further Covid restrictions imminently' after briefing on impact of Christmas, according to reports

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is not expected to announce further Covid restrictions imminently after being briefed on the impact Christmas had on infections and hospital pressures, it has been reported.

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COVID-19 Omicron cases surge prompting new restrictions, cancellations

COVID-19 cases continue to mount across Canada as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus becomes further entrenched in the country.Ontario reported more than 9,800 new cases of the virus yesterday, Quebec counted roughly 8,000, and in Nova Scotia more than 1,100 were confirmed over the weekend.The high case counts came as new restrictions went into force in Quebec, capping private gatherings at six people or two household bubbles.And an increasing number of athletes testing positive for the virus prompted Curling Canada to cancel Olympic mixed doubles trials yesterday.Meanwhile, public health experts expect case counts to continue to climb, given the high transmissibility of the Omicron variant.

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'D-Day' for New Year's Eve celebrations as pubs, clubs and restaurants face anxious wait over possible new Covid restrictions

Monday marks D-Day for New Year's Eve celebrations as pubs, clubs and restaurants face an anxious wait over possible new Covid restrictions.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as new restrictions come into effect for hospitality industry

New coronavirus restrictions have come into effect as fears grow over the spread of the Omicron variant across the country.

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Toronto health-care worker denied residency, could be deported because she had a baby

Toronto senior being deported after more than 20 years in Canada — ‘I belong here’ Saka and her husband are failed asylum seekers. They came to Canada in October 2017 after they say their lives were threatened by gunmen in Nigeria.

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'We lost two staff and 12 residents to Covid, but we'll never give up': Inside the special care home which tells a powerful story of the pandemic

In a small care home on the edge of Wigan town centre, everyone has a story to tell about the devastating impact of the last two years.

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Covid-19 will not be the last pandemic humanity will face, warns UN chief

#COVID19 will not be the last pandemic humanity will face. As we respond to this health crisis, we need to prepare for the next one. On this International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, let’s give this issue the focus, attention and investment it deserves.

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New covid restrictions come into effect in pubs and restaurants in Scotland as nightclubs to shut

New restrictions on leisure settings have come into force across Scotland over fears of the rapidly spreading Omicron variant.

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Mental health issues among Police Scotland staff cause over 165,000 lost days in last two years

More than 165,000 working days have been lost among Police Scotland staff suffering from mental health issues in the last two-and-a-half years.

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Mississippi woman surprises Walmart store by paying for Christmas shoppers' bill

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'Go in peace': Pa. church founded in 1800 holds last service

BELLEFONTE, Pa. - A Pennsylvania church with a 221-year history held its final service and is scheduled to close at the end of the year because of declining membership and attendance.The First Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, which is nearly as old as the borough itself, held the final scheduled service on Christmas Eve after having welcomed generations of families over the course of more than two centuries."There’s just such a love among this congregation. We’ve all known each other so long and we know each other’s foibles," church elder Candace Dannaker told the Centre Daily Times.

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Four restrictions Boris Johnson could bring in next week to tackle coronavirus

A number of measures will be on the table for discussion as ministers meet to discuss possible new Covid restrictions next week.

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Selena Gomez’s mom Mandy Teefey, almost lost her life while battling COVID and double pneumonia

Selena Gomez’s mom, Mandy Teefey, her battle with COVID-19 and double pneumonia didn’t end in tragedy despite experiencing scary moments. During her recent Entrepreneur Magazine photoshoot alongside her daughter, Teefey almost lost consciousness due to the long-lasting damage her lungs suffered from the virus.

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Ontario reports nearly 10K new COVID cases Sunday

COVID-19 cases Sunday.Health Minister Christine Elliott said there were 9,826 new infections, which is the second-highest single-day increase in Ontario since the pandemic began.On Saturday, a record 10,412 cases were reported.Elliott said there are 373 people hospitalized with COVID, which is down from Saturday’s report when there were 510 people hospitalized. However, Elliott said not all hospitals report stats on weekends or holidays.

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Boris Johnson poised for decision on new restrictions as Covid jabs 'to be offered door-to-door'

Boris Johnson is expected to make a final call on whether to introduce new coronavirus restrictions ahead of New Year's Eve.

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List of countries already vaccinating children against Covid

Here's a list of countries vaccinating children

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Tough Covid restrictions from today in parts of the UK - but not in others

Tough new restrictions have come into effect today in a bid to tackle the spread of Omicron - but not across all of the UK.

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New Covid restrictions now in place in Northern Ireland

New coronavirus restrictions are being introduced in Northern Ireland today to try to combat rising Covid cases.

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Parents of gun violence victim hold Christmas dinner for siblings who have lost loved ones

CHESTNUT HILL - As 2021 comes to an end, over 540 families faced the holidays without a loved one due to gun violence in Philadelphia.A mother and father who felt that pain this year wanted to make the holidays a little brighter for the brothers and sisters of other victims. The first Christmas dinner for siblings was held at the Essential Community Connections building in Chestnut Hill Saturday.

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17 years since 2004 Tsunami disaster; 2-minute silence will be observed on Sunday (26) morning

COLOMBO (News 1s): A two-minute silence will be observed all over Sri Lanka on Sunday (26) to commemorate 17 years of Tsunami disaster that devastated the island nation in 2004.The Disaster Management Center requested to observe silence between 9.25am and 9.27am as a mark of respect to those who perished in the disaster.Remembering the victims of the disaster, National safety day is also being observed for educating people on the measures of disaster mitigation.Boxing day or the 26th of December is a grim reminder to all Sri Lankans as we remember the countless lives lost during the tsunami that struck the island in 2004.Since 2005 the Government of Sri Lanka has commemorated this day as National Safety Day.Every year the disaster

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US to lift its ban on travel from southern Africa

The United States is set to lift its travel ban imposed on several southern African nations from next Friday, 31 December.

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Ontario reports more than 10K new COVID-19 cases for 1st time

COVID-19 for the first time.The 10,412 diagnoses surpass the previous record of 9,571, which was set Friday.It’s the third day in a row the province has broken its record for daily case counts.

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There will be no lockdown in Assam: State Health Minister amid Omicron threat

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Restrictions may return in Delhi as Covid positivity rate rises to 0.46%

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Cardinal once again calls for Justice on Easter Attacks

COLOMBO (News 1st); His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, the Archbishop of Colombo has once again called for justice over the Easter attacks, during Christmas Mass held on Friday (24).During the service held at the Basilica of Our Lady of Lanka in Ragama, His Eminence noted that 260 people were killed in the Easter attacks, and questioned the purpose of taking away their lives.“What did they lose their lives for? Was it because of conflicts between religions? Religions are not meant to kill people. In fact, religions exist to keep people alive.

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Covid puts a damper on Christmas Eve again around the world

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Provinces warn record COVID-19 cases reported are underestimations

Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia reported record high COVID-19 case counts on Christmas Eve as Nunavut ordered a full lockdown to prevent further spread of the virus.

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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

Last-minute Ontario shoppers facing restrictions again

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