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Kingston’s Dawn House going public with Homelessness Does Not Discriminate appeal

COVID-19 pandemic has meant different things to different organizations and that includes Kingston’s Dawn House, located in the city’s west end.Dawn House supports and empowers homeless, vulnerably housed and marginalized women and now it’s also stretched to capacity. And with overcrowding and the onset of cooler weather meaning greater demand for a place to stay, that may be a problem.“We have a waiting list and we have calls every single day from individuals who want to put in an application and want to know how soon can they get in” said executive director Maggie McLaren.“And it’s like, geez, we’re taking people from two years ago that applied two years ago.”COVID continues to add to those numbers.

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TTC’s biggest union warns of service cuts due to COVID-19 vaccination mandate

Ahead of a looming mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy coming at the end of October, the TTC is going through its numbers to determine whether there will be a labour shortage. Meanwhile, the biggest union representing workers maintains they shouldn’t be forced to choose between the shot or their job.

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Raptors, Leafs and Senators given permission for full crowds from Ontario government

COVID-19: Ontario lifts capacity limits for theatres, venues; restaurants, gyms among those left out “Throughout the process of re-opening our venues to fans, which included working closely with the Province over many months, health and safety has been our shared top priority and we are overjoyed to see this day arrive when we are able to welcome a full venue to cheer on the Maple Leafs and Raptors,” Michael Friisdahl, president and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, said in a statement.“Today … is an exciting day for our teams, our fans and our community and we look forward to a safe and enjoyable season.”Concert venues, theatres and cinemas are among the other facilities that will see capacity lifted.Proof of vaccination will

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Police: Man dies after being shot 10 times in Kensington

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead in Kensington.It happened on the 2800 block of Kensington Avenue around 2:30 p.m. Friday.According to police, a 26-year-old man was shot ten times throughout the body.

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Londoners enjoy looser rules for second Thanksgiving amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Thanksgiving arrived amid a surge in COVID-19 cases throughout Ontario.While the pandemic is still around and things are far from what they used to be, the 2021 edition of the annual holiday offers a reason to feel more at ease around the dinner table.

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Gabby Petito & Brian Laundrie Decided To Go On Road Trip After Their Wedding Got Delayed By COVID

The coronavirus has killed over 700k people in the US. But did the pandemic also lead, in a roundabout way, to the ultimate fate suffered by Gabby Petito?

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New Brunswick COVID-19 survivor calls for two week province-wide lockdown to slow the spread of the virus

A New Brunswickwoman who was in the ICU for weeks and almost died from COVID-19 says the province’s circuit breaker approach doesn’t go far enough. Global’s Shelley Steeves reports.

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COVID tool accelerator is likely to continue through 2022

While COVID-19 surges continue to ride out across the world, the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT-A) published today an independent strategic review looking at how it has made progress across its three pillars of diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines.

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Adolescent COVID-19 vaccinations lag across US

Only 47% of the nation's 12- to 17-year-olds are vaccinated against COVID-19, and in nine states, less than a third of eligible teens are vaccinated.

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B.C. MLA says proximity to Alberta a factor in low COVID-19 vaccination rates

B.C MLA for Peace River South Mike Bernier explains why he believes the proximity of his riding to Alberta has been a factor in low COVID-19 vaccination rates.

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COVID-19: Ontario lifts capacity limits for theatres, venues; restaurants, gyms among those left out

Ontario government announced the lifting of capacity limits for certain locations in the province for, however, restaurants and gyms remain left off the list.Cinemas, theatres, spectator sports venues, concert venues, meeting and event spaces, horseracing and car racing tracks are the venues permitted to open to 100 per cent capacity as of 12:01 a.m. on Saturday.The government said it’s making the changes based on high vaccination levels, stable public health indicators and the vaccine certificate requirements that took effect last month.

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Covid shut-downs hit school lessons in Dumfriesshire

Hundreds of primary school pupils in Dumfriesshire have been forced to miss lessons because of temporary closures due to Covid since returning from the summer holidays.

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Routine child, adult vaccinations fell amid COVID-19

A pair of new studies yesterday details lower rates of routine vaccinations amid the COVID-19 pandemic, one showing reduced weekly immunization rates and up-to-date status in US children, and the other identifying fewer vaccine doses among both kids and adults in Michigan.

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Vaccine panel to meet on Pfizer COVID-19 shots for ages 5-11 in November

NEW YORK (AP) - A panel of vaccine experts will meet in early November to consider whether to recommend the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children younger than 12.The Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices scheduled a two-day meeting for Nov. 2-3, health officials said Friday.

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Latest borough-by-borough Covid-19 infection rates for Greater Manchester, as cases surge in Trafford

Coronavirus infection rates have gone up in seven of Greater Manchester's ten boroughs, latest figures reveal.

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N.B. COVID-19 survivor calls for 2-week provincewide lockdown to slow virus spread

COVID-19 says the province’s circuit-breaker approach doesn’t go far enough.“It’s frustrating to see that we are not doing enough to prevent it. I don’t think our government has a handle on what we need,” Debbie Clements said.

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News Scan for Oct 08, 2021

Female sex, middle age, two or more chronic diseases, and more severe initial illness were predictive of difficulty recovering from COVID-19 6 months after release from a hospital, finds a multicenter UK study yesterday in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.University of Leicester researchers led the study, which involved an

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Quebec professional orders should get tough with members as vaccination deadline nears: Dubé

Quebec recruits 1,000 nurses to work full time amid urgent labour shortage Dubé said earlier this week about 13,000 health workers in the province had not received a single dose of vaccine, and he said the government would present a “contingency plan” next week to address how the network would cope with labour shortages.On Friday, he said that between 300 and 400 health workers every day are receiving a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and he urged all other unvaccinated workers to follow suit to avoid service disruptions.“Continue to go get vaccinated,” he said.

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COVID-19: New Brunswick reports 2 more deaths, 130 new cases

COVID-19: N.B. reports 116 new cases, hospitals to restrict visitors Of the new cases, 76 – or 58 per cent – are from people unvaccinated, 15 – or 11 per cent – are from people partially vaccinated, and 40– or 31 per cent – are from people fully vaccinated.There are 58 people hospitalized due to the virus, with 30 intensive care unit.

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EasyJet turns away couple just minutes before flight due to 'unfair' Covid policy

Covid-testing policies say the rules are is "unfair" and “illogical”.Jayne Nicholls and Alexander Doory said they were not allowed to board their easyJet flight to Naples this week at Luton Airport due to an "unclear" ruling by the airline.The couple, from Kirby Muxloe in Leicestershire, were told on Monday, October 4, that their fit-to-fly covid test result would not be accepted due to test result being "out of time", LeicestershireLive reports.Miss Nicholls said: "We had our fit to fly test at 8.02am at Colington's at East Midlands. They asked us where we were going and where we were flying so we thought we were sorted."But when we got to the gate, we saw a young lad before us getting turned away.

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Young mum's devastating terminal cancer diagnosis after surgery cancelled due to Covid-19

A beloved mum-of-two has been diagnosed with terminal cancer after an operation to remove a supposedly "harmless" growth in her womb was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Manitoba reports 130 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths

COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths linked to the virus.The cases reported on the province’s online COVID-19 dashboard Friday bring Manitoba’s total number of active infections to 927 and the province’s five-day test positivity rate to 3.4 per cent.

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COVID-19: Guelph General Hospital issuing suspension notices to unvaccinated staff

Guelph General Hospital says it will begin issuing suspension notices to employees next week who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19.A spokesperson said on Friday that suspension notices will be issued on Tuesday and take effect the following day, Oct. 13.

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China 'hiding something' and 'developed Covid vaccine before outbreak' - bombshell book

China allegedly developed a Covid-19 vaccine before the official outbreak of the pandemic and may be 'hiding something big', a bombshell new US government report says.After a China adviser to the US government heard murmurs of a new pandemic, he looked into the details and found some baffling information.Miles Yu discovered there was no mention at all in official Chinese records of the Wuhan Institute of Virology.So he looked into the Institute's staff records, coronavirus research projects, official announcements and more.That led him to many shocking findings about Beijing's alleged Covid cover-up, according to new book What Really Happened in Wuhan by Sharri Markson.Mr Markson wrote in the explosive book published on September 28 that

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COVID-19: Middlesex-London reports 24 cases, 1 death Friday

The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported 24 new COVID-19 cases and one death on Friday.The death involved a woman in her 70s and was not associated with a long-term care or retirement home. Based on the MLHU’s data on vaccination status of cases, the latest death involved someone who was unvaccinated.

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Leader of military nurses in Alberta hospital stays focused: ‘Do what you need to do’

COVID-19 patients says she hopes to see the day when people’s smiling faces will replace masks, and family and friends will be able to gather safely. Military begins work at Edmonton hospital as Alberta battles 4th COVID-19 wave Maj.

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Covid vaccines for kids? Strategies around the world

Yesterday Pfizer requested emergency approval from US health authorities to use its Covid jab in children aged five to 11.

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Health chiefs investigating after reports people tested positive for Covid using lateral flow tests, then negative in subsequent PCRs

Public health bosses are investigating reports of people testing positive for Covid-19 using lateral flow tests, then negative in subsequent PCR tests.

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COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise among vaccinated in PA

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The proportion of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations among vaccinated Pennsylvania residents rose sharply last month, though the shot remained broadly protective, according to new statewide health data obtained by The Associated Press.The latest Department of Health data on so-called "breakthrough" infections shows that between Sept. 5 and Oct.

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36 more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka

COVID-19 cases on Friday, bringing the local total number of cases up to 13,650, including 261 deaths.Local public health also reported 22 new cases of a COVID-19 variant on Friday, bringing that total to 6,141, including 96 cases that are active.

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Positive gains in Alberta’s COVID-19 fight ‘could all be lost overnight,’ premier warns ahead of Thanksgiving

COVID-19 situation, it could all be lost if public health measures are not followed over the Thanksgiving long weekend.In a news conference Thursday afternoon, Premier Jason Kenney reminded Albertans that Thanksgiving 2020 spurred the start of the province’s second wave of COVID-19 last year.“The second wave of COVID, which put severe pressure on our hospitals last fall, started very clearly around the family table of millions of Alberta households,” he said. Ask family members if they’re vaccinated before inviting to Thanksgiving, top doctors say The premier and chief medical officer of health said there have been positive signs and trends when it comes to case numbers, hospitalizations and the overall positivity rate as of late.

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Covid-19: Further 2,002 new cases, with 354 in hospital

The Department of Health has been notified of a further 2,002 cases of Covid-19.

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UK court sentences man who disguised self as Black woman to throw acid on ex

BRIGHTON, United Kingdom - Twenty-five-year-old Milad Rouf will spend the next 11 years in prison and an additional four years on an extended license as a dangerous offender for conducting an attack that left his ex-girlfriend permanently disfigured.During a plea hearing on Aug. 16, Rouf confessed to throwing acid on his 24-year-old ex during a surprise attack on May 20.

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Ask family members if they’re vaccinated before inviting to Thanksgiving, top doctors say

vaccinated against COVID-19 before you invite them over for Thanksgiving dinner.Depending on their answer, they added, you might want to change your plans, move dinner outside, or add extra precautions to your event.“Our advice really is that, overall, keep indoor gatherings safer by asking your guests … your family… whether they’ve been vaccinated or not,” said Chief Public Health Officer Dr.

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95% of Americans agree misinformation is a problem, poll shows

WASHINGTON - Nearly all Americans agree that the rampant spread of misinformation is a problem.Most also think social media companies, and the people that use them, bear a good deal of blame for the situation. But few are very concerned that they themselves might be responsible, according to a new poll from The Pearson Institute and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.Ninety-five percent of Americans identified misinformation as a problem when they’re trying to access important information.

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Mandatory vaccination for indoor organized sports in those aged 12 and up: Toronto Public Health

COVID-19.This includes players, coaches, caregivers, volunteers and officials who all must show proof of vaccination (or a valid medical exemption) along with identification, the local public health unit said.The mandate comes into effect on Nov. 1.Previously, the provincial government had excluded youth recreational sports (those under 18) when it released its vaccine policy guidelines.

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Organizational responses needed to address Ontario hospital worker burnout, science table says

Nurses working during COVID-19 pandemic ‘beyond the point of burnout’ The group says burnout was a significant problem in health-care before the pandemic but it has since reached levels that “pose a threat to maintaining a functioning health-care workforce.”Research shows that nurses, those in intensive care and emergency departments, women, recent graduates and trainees are most at risk of burnout, which can lead to people leaving their jobs and contributing further to burnout risk among remaining staff.The science advisers say organizational approaches are more effective at reducing burnout than responding to individual cases.

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India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage nears 94 crore mark

anti-Covid vaccines were administered till 7 pm on Friday across the country, taking the total vaccination count to above 93.90 crore (89,67,51,334), said the Union health ministry.

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8 new COVID-19 cases reported in Guelph, active cases increase to 20

COVID-19 on Friday, as the city’s total case count climbed to 5,050.The latest data shows active cases in Guelph increased by three from the previous day to 20, with another five recoveries. 4th wave of COVID-19 no longer growing, cases could decline in coming weeks, public health says Total resolved cases climbed to 4,985 and the city’s coronavirus death toll remained at 45.In Wellington County, three new cases have been confirmed, with the case count there now at 1,999.Active cases have fallen to 20 in the county with five new recoveries being reported.

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4th wave of COVID-19 no longer growing, cases could decline in coming weeks: PHAC

COVID-19 pandemic appears to have levelled off across Canada, according to officials from the Public Health Agency of Canada, though they warn that public health measures need to be maintained in order to keep COVID-19 cases at bay.New modelling presented by PHAC on Friday suggests that if current transmission levels are maintained, the number of new daily cases could decline in the coming weeks.Progress hasn’t been even across Canada, officials say, but overall, numbers give “reason for optimism” said Dr. Theresa Tam, chief public health officer of Canada.

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Celebrities paying to have fake Covid passports added onto NHS app illegally to appear on TV shows

A RAFT of celebrities have paid for fake Covid passports to get onto TV shows without their required vaccinations. The Sun has the name of five stars who paid £750 each to hoodwink the NHS App system and secure their places on upcoming TV series — where executives had asked for proof of a double jab.

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Phil Collins cancels Genesis tour gigs amid ill health as band members test positive for Covid

PHIL Collins has cancelled four of his Genesis tour gigs after several of the band members tested positive for Covid-19. The iconic drummer revealed to fans in a statement that the final four gigs of Genesis' 'The Last Domino?' tour would have to be postponed to a later date.

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Genesis postpone remaining UK farewell tour dates due to positive COVID test

Genesis have been forced to postpone their final four UK reunion tour dates due to a positive COVID test.For the last fortnight, the band have been travelling across the UK for their ‘The Last Domino?’ tour, which kicked off in Birmingham last month and marked their first shows in 14 years.The band were due to play in Glasgow tonight (October 8) at the SSE Hydro before heading to London for three shows at The O2 on October 11, 12 and 13.

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Quebec records 5 more deaths, 643 new cases attributed to COVID-19

COVID-19 health crisis.The number of hospitalizations related to the novel coronavirus rose by five to 302. This comes after 32 patients were admitted while 27 were discharged.This includes 86 people in intensive care units, which is a drop of two compared with the previous day.

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B.C. MLA says ‘Alberta influence’ a factor in lower COVID-19 vaccination rates in the north

COVID-19 patients.Mike Bernier said proximity to neighbouring Alberta “set us back from day one” when it comes to some northern residents shunning vaccination.“It would be the Alberta influence. A good portion of people in Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe, the Fort St.

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Phil Collins and Genesis cancel SSE Hydro gig in Glasgow due to Covid fears

Phil Collins and his band Genesis have had to cancel tonight's gig in Glasgow and their next three dates in London's 02 due to Covid fears.

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Man shot and killed Friday morning in Kensington, police say

Authorities seemed to focus their investigation on a red Chrysler PT Cruiser that appeared to have been hit by gunfire. KENSINGTON - Police are trying to identify a man who they say was fatally shot in the chest Friday morning in Kensington. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department responded to the 3100 block of Judson Street just after 9 a.m. for reports of a shooting. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESPolice found a man shot once in the chest, according to investigators.

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Kendall Jenner Reunites With Dad Caitlyn For Dinner After BF Devin Booker’s COVID Diagnosis

Thursday night (October 7) was family time for Kendall Jenner, who spent the evening getting dinner in Malibu, California with her father, Caitlyn Jenner. In photos taken by paparazzi, the 25-year-old model could be seen exiting celebrity hotspot Nobu with the former I Am Cait star, 71. The father-daughter duo were in good spirits together, as they could be seen laughing and hugging while saying their goodbyes for the night.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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