Further increases in cases and hospitalisations are a reminder of the things we can do to slow the spread of Omicron. Getting vaccinated greatly reduces the chances you will get severely ill and require hospital care if you get COVID-19.

Boosters offer a high level of protection against Omicron, so if it has been three months or more since your second dose of the vaccine, please get your booster.

Yesterday, there were 23,465 booster doses administered. If you’re out and about, remember to wear a mask. Masks reduce the risk of a person both catching and spreading the virus.

Finally, the Ministry of Health would like to remind everyone to self-report positive results for RATs through My Covid Record, so we understand the size of the outbreak.

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Philadelphia teen shot in the head last fall makes miraculous recovery

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia teenager has made a miraculous recovery after he was hit in the head by a stray bullet that came within ‘centimeters’ of striking his brain stem. Last October, 16-year-old Ivan was near Jean’s Pizzeria and Grill at Rowland and Ryan avenues with some friends after dismissal from Abraham Lincoln High School.According to the Philadelphia Police Department, a fight broke out and 21-year-old Aaron Scott opened fire. One of the bullets struck and killed 66-year-old Jeffery Carter who happened to be driving through the intersection. Ivan was struck in the head by the indiscriminate gunfire as he was trying to run away.

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International and EU airlines and airports call for end to Covid-19 measures

European and international airlines and airport bodies have called for an end to pandemic measures for European domestic flights as most countries begin to relax requirements to present proof of vaccination and wear masks.

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MLHU encourages masking in schools past March 21, TVDSB to update families

masking among staff and students, even after provincial mandates are lifted on March 21.In a media briefing hosted by the Middlesex-London Health Unit on Thursday, medical officer of health Dr. Alex Summers said the health unit has been in contact with all school boards in the region, including the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) and the London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB).“The impact of that masking is critical to limit transmission in those settings.

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COVID-19: B.C. provincial health officer outlines changes taking place to restrictions

Provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, announced Thursday a number of changes to current COVID-19 restrictions.

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COVID-19 remains high in UK as BA.2 gains ground

An ongoing swab testing study that's been under way for the last 2 years to monitor COVID-19 spread in the United Kingdom revealed that, although cases are declining, they remain at a high level, with signs of a potential increase in older age-groups.

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COVID-19: B.C. to drop mask mandate Friday for indoor public spaces, vaccine card in April

B.C. health officials announced Thursday that the province will remove its order requiring masks in all indoor public spaces as of 12:01 a.m. Friday, and that the proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement will be potentially lifted on April 8.

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COVID-19 Scan for Mar 10, 2022

While Medicare beneficiary hospitalizations for non–COVID-19 diagnoses fell sharply in March and April 2020 and stayed low through September 2021, death rates after hospitalization rose substantially—particularly for Black and Hispanic patients, finds a study yesterday in JAMA Network Open.University of Texas and Johns Hopkins researchers analyzed

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Study: Third COVID mRNA vaccine dose needed against Omicron

mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing adult hospitalizations from the Alpha, Delta, and Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variants, but three doses are needed to reach the same efficacy against Omicron as two doses offer against the first two strains, suggests an observational test-negative study yesterday in BMJ.

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Latest Covid-19 rates in Greater Manchester as cases rise in all 10 boroughs for third day in a row

Coronavirus infection rates have risen in every part of Greater Manchester for the third day in a row but one borough has the second lowest rate in the entire country.

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Ontario likely won’t return to widespread COVID-19 PCR testing: health minister

COVID-19 testing.Christine Elliott made the remarks while speaking to reporters at Queen’s Park Thursday.“Unless we have a rapid surge in cases, it’s not anticipated that we will return to widespread PCR testing because we do have the rapid tests so conveniently available now,” Elliott said. Lecce defends end date for Ontario school mask mandate amid calls for more time But when there last was a rapid surge in cases at the beginning of the Omicron wave, that’s when PCR testing was restricted to higher-risk settings as the system came under immense strain.PCR tests are considered to be more reliable and accurate when compared with rapid tests.Eligibility has expanded slightly since then, but it remains restricted to certain individuals.

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COVID-19: LHSC has 38 COVID patients, MLHU reports 85 cases, no deaths

last Thursday. LHSC says five or fewer of its COVID-19 inpatients are in Children’s Hospital, while zero are in pediatric critical care. Last week, there were five or fewer COVID inpatients in Children’s Hospital with five or fewer in pediatric critical care.

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COVID-19 data.The province reported 13 COVID-19-related deaths in the seven days ending on March 5, down from the 44 deaths from the previous reporting period.The report said 85 per cent of the deaths were people aged 80 and older. Living with COVID-19 means being vigilant, Saskatchewan researcher says Hospitalizations also dropped, with 339 patients in hospital as of March 9 who have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

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Pearson airport anticipates Friday will be ‘busiest travel day’ since pandemic began

Lester B. Pearson International Airport, says it is anticipating Friday will be the “busiest travel day” at the airport since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.In a press release issued Wednesday, the airport said preparations are “well underway at Toronto Pearson for the traditionally busy March Break travel season.”The release said officials expect approximately 85,000 passengers will depart or arrive at Pearson on March 11.“This will mark the busiest travel day at the airport since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic two years ago,” the release said.

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Mandatory masking in schools reduced COVID-19 cases during delta surge, study finds

BETHESDA, Maryland - A new study finds schools with mandatory masking during the delta variant surge had far fewer cases of in-school transmission of COVID-19 when compared to schools with optional or partial masking policies. The study, published in Pediatrics and funded by the National Institutes of Health, compared more than 1.1 million students and over 157,000 staff attending in-person schooling across nine states: North Carolina, Wisconsin, Missouri, California, Washington, Georgia, Tennessee, Kansas and Texas.Researchers conducted the study when the delta variant was the dominant strain and found that mask requirements resulted in 72-percent fewer cases. Their study did not obtain data on school masking in preventing the spread of the omicron variant. The study included 61 school districts from kindergarten through grade 12 that provided data from July 26, 2021, through Dec.

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COVID-19 cases on the rise in older adults in England: study

Coronavirus infections appear to be rising in older adults in England, with cases remaining at a high level despite a broad decline since a peak in January, according to a government-commissioned study published Thursday.The REACT COVID-19 monitoring program, which looked at almost 95,000 home swab tests taken in February, showed that around 1 in 35 people in England was infected with the virus during the period and infections were rising among those aged 55 and older. COVID-19 can cause the brain to shrink, memory loss: U.K.

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Kamala Harris embraces call for war crimes probe of Russia over Ukraine invasion

WARSAW, Poland - U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday embraced calls for an international war crimes investigation of Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, citing the "atrocities" of bombing civilians, including a maternity hospital.Speaking alongside Polish President Andrzej Duda at a press conference in Warsaw, where she is demonstrating U.S.

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Tourism, business groups call on Canada to lift COVID-19 testing for fully vaccinated travellers

federal government to remove the pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirement for fully vaccinated international travellers, arguing that the measure is no longer necessary at this point in the pandemic.Representatives from several organizations held a press conference in Toronto Thursday morning, saying that removing the restriction is necessary to allow the tourism and business sectors to fully recover.“Businesses are becoming more confident that we are past the need to rely on restrictive measures like lockdowns to manage the virus,” said Lindsay Broadhead, the senior vice-president of communications and public affairs at the Toronto Region Board of Trade. Feds scrapping pre-arrival COVID PCR test requirement for fully vaccinated travellers “To realize the full opportunity, we must, where it is safe to do so, remove restrictions that are no longer needed.

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New aluminum wine bottles give wine lovers the option to enjoy their favorite drinks on the go

CCL Container designed a new custom aluminum wine bottles that gives wine lovers an option to enjoy their beverage on the go. (Photo: CCL Container) WASHINGTON - While some enthusiasts are still getting used to the idea of wine in a can or corkless bottle, a new aluminum wine bottle has hit the market to offer yet another way to enjoy, and maybe preserve, their wine. CCL Container designed a custom 500-ml aluminum wine bottle featuring a lock-and-twist screw top, which they say allows the wine to be resealed and saved instead of wasted.The company manufactures recyclable aluminum aerosol cans, custom aluminum bottles, and other aluminum packaging, according to their website. CCL Container said their new aluminum bottle also helps to sustain the temperature of the wine by keeping it colder longer compared to wine in a glass or plastic container, claiming they are ideal for wine drinkers who want to bring their favorite beverage with them on a picnic, hike, or outdoor concert. RELATED: Price of wine could soon skyrocket due to climate change, bottle shortagesTo help promote their aluminum wine bottle launch, CCL Container partnered with Bigsby’s Folly, a Denver-based winery.

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US to ease nationwide mask mandate on planes, buses next month

File: People walk through Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, December 2021. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) WASHINGTON - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is developing guidance that will ease the nationwide mask mandate for public transit next month, according to a U.S.

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COVID infections are increasing again, warn experts; cite 2 reasons. Read here

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What comes after Omicron? Experts on next COVID wave, new variant

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Delhi: Slight increase in new Covid-19 cases; 260 recoveries in 24 hours

COVID-19 cases and 260 recoveries in the past 24 hours. While active cases in the country stand at 937, the case positivity rate has reduced to 0.56 per cent. Delhi on Wednesday had reported 208 new Covid-19 cases.Delhi reports 212 fresh #COVID19 cases and 260 recoveries in the last 24 hours.Active cases 937Positivity rate 0.56% pic.twitter.com/V1zOJYNnHZ

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COVID-19: Hospitalizations drop by 60 as Quebec reports 15 new deaths

COVID-19 pandemic while hospitalizations fell sharply Thursday.A total of 1,162 patients are in hospital with the virus, after 70 people were admitted and 130 left in the last day.The number of intensive care unit cases stood at 68, a decrease of one.The province’s daily tally included 1,267 new novel coronavirus infections. But since PCR testing is limited to certain groups — such as teachers and health-care workers — this isn’t representative of the situation.

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Quebec eases isolation measures for people in contact with COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 case as the province continues to loosen restrictions.Dr. Luc Boileau, interim director of public health, said Thursday that within the “new context,” they are comfortable with easing more measures.Anyone who is in close contact with a person who has COVID-19 no longer has to isolate at home for five days — but only if they are not sick or do not test positive for the virus.“They still have to watch for symptoms and have to wear a mask for 10 days and remain prudent, especially with those at risk,” Boileau said.They should also avoid places where they have to remove their mask, such as restaurants.“They do not need to stay at home,” Boileau said.

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Omicron+Delta recombinant virus explained: Is this a new COVID variant? Expert states how lethal it can be

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Ontario COVID numbers: 742 people in hospital, 244 in intensive care

COVID on Thursday, with 244 in intensive care units.This is down by nine hospitalizations but an increase of three in ICUs since the previous day. Last Thursday, there were 834 hospitalizations with 267 in ICU.The province recently began distinguishing between those who were admitted to hospital directly because of COVID, and those who were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for the virus.Of the 742 people in hospital with COVID-19, 46 per cent of them were admitted because of the virus, while 54 per cent were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for COVID-19.Of the 244 people in ICUs with the virus, 79 per cent were admitted because of COVID, while 21 per cent were admitted for other reasons.

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Moderna starts study of hybrid Covid vaccine targeting Omicron

in the phase 2 study of Omicron-specific bivalent booster candidate, which combines the company’s current Covid-19 vaccine.

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Living with COVID-19 means being vigilant, Saskatchewan researcher says

The Saskatchewan government has now dropped all restrictions, but what does living with COVID-19 really mean?

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8 Omicron symptoms you can suffer from even after COVID-19 vaccination

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Patti LuPone Hit In The Head With Roses In Triumphant Return To The Stage After COVID Diagnosis

Patti LuPone got a very Broadway reception with her return to the stage.

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Kerala: New Covid cases drop; state reports 227 deaths. Details here

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Russia-Ukraine war: Mariupol maternity and children's hospital attack kills 3, wounds 17

airstrike that hit a maternity and children's hospital there killed three people, including one child, city officials said Thursday.The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Russia met Thursday in Turkey in their highest-level talks thus far, but it appeared little progress was made at the meeting. The two-week-long war has forced 2 million people to flee the country, half of them children.Ukrainian officials say a Russian strike has hit a children’s hospital and maternity facility in the besieged southeastern port city of Mariupol.

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Man critical after apparent shootout outside Kingsessing home

PHILADELPHIA - A man is in critical condition after an apparent shootout between two men in Kingsessing late Wednesday night. The incident occurred shortly after 11 p.m. on the 5500 block of Greenway Avenue. Police say a 37-year-old man was arriving home when he spotted a suspicious 44-year-old man walking down the steps of his property. The two men were then engaged in a confrontation that escalated to gunfire, with both men firing shots at each other. MORE HEADLINES: The 44-year-old man later showed up at Frankford Hospital with gunshot wounds to the shoulder and foot.

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'Stealth Omicron' Covid variant warning as expert says pandemic 'not over'

An expert has issued a warning over the pandemic amid the spread of 'Stealth Omicron'.

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China's local symptomatic Covid cases nearly double

Mainland China reported 402 locally transmitted Covid-19 infections with confirmed symptoms, official data showed, nearly doubling from the daily count on Tuesday.

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Kate Garraway takes daughter on night out after 'tough' week with Derek's health

Kate Garraway treated her daughter Darcey to a special night out at the theatre after a “tough week” amid her husband Derek’s health battle.Kate and her daughter Darcey celebrated her 16th birthday at the theatre and shared a selfie to mark the occasion. The 54 year old took her to London’s Dominion Theatre to see the stage production of 80s classic, Dirty Dancing.

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Young people leading the way to a brighter post-COVID world

Young people everywhere have borne the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their education has been disrupted. Many have lost jobs. Their mental health has suffered and too many have experienced gender-based violence.

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‘They came here to kill us all’: Ukrainian MP pleads for West to stop Russian airstrikes

bombing of a children’s hospital in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol is further proof of the need for increased NATO intervention, including a no-fly zone to prevent further Russian airstrikes, a Ukrainian MP says.Dmytro Gurin says closing the skies over Ukraine will prevent the further targeting of civilians, warning that “World War III is already here” and will continue to escalate until the West intervenes.“They came here to kill us all,” Gurin told Global News, speaking of the Russians.“They (came to understand) during the first week (of the invasion) that we will resist. They thought we would not, but we did.

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Viewing held for Philadelphia 12-year-old killed in officer-involved shooting

PHILADELPHIA - A viewing was held Wednesday night for a 12-year-old boy who investigators say was shot and killed by a Philadelphia police officer after their car was fired on. Family and loved ones of Thomas Siderio gathered at Lighthouse Baptist Church on South Broad Street to mourn his death that happened a week ago in South Philadelphia.Investigators say four plain-clothed officers assigned to the South Task Force were in the area in an unmarked car as part of an ongoing investigation.Authorities have said the officers saw Siderio and a 17-year-old boy on the corner of 18th and Barbara and recognized one of them as someone wanted for questioning in another investigation.Police say the officers were approaching the boys and activated their emergency lights when they heard gunfire and a bullet shattered the rear passenger window and came to a stop in the passenger headrest. An officer in the back seat suffered injuries from the shattered glass to his face and eyes.

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Most Canadian provinces have ‘roared back’ amid disappearing COVID deficits: report

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Will fourth wave of Covid-19 hit India? Eminent virologist predicts

Covid-19 has ended in the country and also predicted that the chances of country being hit by another wave is also highly unlikely unless a new variant comes up which behaves differently.

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90% of Wairarapa Māori fully vaccinated; 21,015 community cases; 773 in hospital; 16 in ICU; 1 death

Wairarapa has become the seventh DHB area to reach 90% fully vaccinated for Māori. This milestone is another opportunity to celebrate the mahi of staff at vaccine clinics, health providers and iwi who are working to ensure Māori are well protected against COVID-19.

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COVID-19: Changes expected to B.C.’s restrictions

Officials in B.C. are expected to make a significant announcement Thursday.

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Talk of the town: Swan spotted strutting down street in Bucks County community

UPPER MAKEFIELD TWP, Pa. - ‘Why did the swan cross the road?’ isn't the opening line to a snappy joke, it's a question people in one Bucks County community have been wondering for weeks. The Upper Makefield Police Department shared photos on their Facebook page this week of an officer following closely behind a large swan as it strutted down the middle of Taylorsville Road. Police say the large bird blocked traffic on the two-lane road. Locals have also reported seeing the swan stymie traffic. "I haven’t even really seen much of it, but all of my clients are saying they can’t get here," Crystal Class of Simply Stunning hair studio told FOX 29.

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Mariupol maternity and children’s hospital bombed as Russia ramps up assault

WARNING: This video contains disturbing content. Russia’s assault on Ukraine keeps getting worse, as a maternity and children’s hospital in Mariupol is bombed.

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Covid-19 update: India records 4,184 fresh Covid-19 cases, 104 deaths in last 24 hours

Covid-19 update: Registering a consistent drop in Covid-19 cases in the country, India on Thursday reported 4,184 fresh Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours, taking the total Covid-19 cases to 42.98 million, as per the updated Union Health Ministry data. Additionally, the Covid-19 death cases dropped further, with 104 cases recorded in the last 24 hours. This took the total death toll in the country to 515,459, the Health Ministry data revealed.

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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

More than 23,000 boosters administered; 19,566 community cases of COVID-19; 373 in hospital; 9 in ICU

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