COVID-19 vaccination policy.City officials provided an update on the vaccination status of employees in a news release Friday.As of Thursday, 515 staff members have been suspended, marking an increase of 136 since Nov.

10.Eighty-five employees are on a leave of absence as accommodation requests are reviewed, marking a drop of 16. Toronto to open 20K COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children at City-run clinics The statement said that 97 per cent of the active workforce — 31,074 employees — reported they are fully vaccinated, marking an increase of 491 since Nov.

10.There are 587 staff members partially vaccinated, while 234 individuals have reported not receiving any doses.Of staff who completed the vaccine disclosure form, 134 chose to.

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Portugal returns to COVID-19 restrictions, despite high vaccination rate

LISBON, Portugal - Portugal is bringing back some tight pandemic restrictions, less than two months after scrapping most of them when the goal of vaccinating 86% of the population against COVID-19 was reached.A recent rise in coronavirus infections compelled the government to act, Prime Minister António Costa said Thursday, though he noted that his country hasn’t seen a surge on the scale witnessed elsewhere in Europe.From Dec.

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Montgomery, Ala. facing fine, lawsuit over Confederate name drop

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama's capital city last month removed the Confederate president's name from an avenue and renamed it after a lawyer known for his work during the civil rights movement.Now the state attorney general says the city must pay a fine or face a lawsuit for violating a state law protecting Confederate monuments and other longstanding memorials.Montgomery last month changed the name of Jeff Davis Avenue to Fred D. Gray Avenue.

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Rapper Kodak Black hands out 5,000 turkeys to South Florida families while serving rehab stint

TMZ on Wednesday.According to the outlet, Black’s team rented out trucks in order to get the frozen fowls to those in need. The turkey drive made seven stops in three days to the Sistrunk and Sunland neighborhoods as well as Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, North Miami, Little Haiti in Miami and Golden Acres.Black had a three-year federal prison sentence for falsifying documents used to buy weapons at a Miami gun store commuted by President Trump on his last day in office.

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More than 50 miners, rescuers dead after Siberian coal mine blast

MOSCOW - A devastating explosion in a Siberian coal mine Thursday left 52 miners and rescuers dead about 250 meters (820 feet) underground, Russian officials said.Hours after a methane gas explosion and fire filled the mine with toxic fumes, rescuers found 14 bodies but then were forced to halt the search for 38 others because of a buildup of methane and carbon monoxide gas from the fire.

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Germany becomes 5th European country to surpass 100K COVID-19 deaths

25 November 2021, Lower Saxony, Giesen: A cremation technician prepares to cremate a coffin labelled "SARS-CoV-2 positive - Corona" containing a deceased person at the crematorium "Die Feuerbestattungen Hildesheim". The number of people in Germany wh BERLIN - German Chancellor Angela Merkel labelled Thursday "a very sad day" and backed calls for more restrictions, as her country became the latest to surpass 100,000 deaths from COVID-19 since the pandemic began.The national disease control agency said it recorded 351 deaths in connection with the coronavirus over the past 24 hours, taking the total toll to 100,119.

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These countries recognise India's COVID-19 vaccination certificate. Full list

India's COVID-19 vaccination certificate, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed late on Thursday. These 15 new countries include Australia, Bangladesh, Belarus, Georgia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Nepal, Nicaragua, Philippines, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey and Ukraine

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Even if you are fully vaccinated, continue wearing masks, says WHO amid new covid strain scare

#COVID19 pandemic. Vaccines save lives, but they do not fully prevent transmission. So please be careful and:Wear a mask. Keep distance. Avoid crowds. Open windows. Clean hands. pic.twitter.com/p2crxQvGuu

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Hundreds of staff facing termination with HHS vaccination deadline less than a week away

COVID-19 vaccination policy at one of Hamilton’s two major hospital networks are just days away from being fired, according to its president.In a letter to staff on Thursday, Hamilton health Sciences head Rob MacIsaac revealed the consequences for those not being vaccinated without a legitimate reason have essentially been narrowed down to a notice of termination.“However, this termination notice may be rescinded if employees become fully vaccinated by Jan. 26,” MacIsaac said.

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Britain alarmed by new COVID-19 variant spreading in South Africa

South Africa that might make vaccines less effective and imperil efforts to fight the pandemic.

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Kids 5 to 11 in London and Middlesex to start getting COVID-19 vaccines Friday

COVID-19 vaccines have officially arrived in London, with doses starting to get into the arms of children between the ages of five and 11 starting Friday.It was just last Friday that the pediatric Pfizer vaccine was approved by Health Canada for kids aged five to 11, and this Tuesday that appointments were opened up for that age group.The dose for those aged five to 11 has a lower concentration of antigen, the part of the vaccine that increases the development of antibodies.Since appointments were opened, the acting medical officer of health for the Middlesex London Health Unit reports more than 8,000 have been booked.“This represents over 22 per cent of the population five to 11 in our region,” Dr.

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Dr. Samir Gupta answers parent questions about the COVID-19 vaccine

Health Canada has recommended the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11 year olds and many Ontario parents rushed to book more than 110,000 appointments this week through the provincial booking system alone. But some parents still have questions about the shot.

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Ontario COVID vaccine clinics now offering Pfizer shots to children aged 5-11

As Catherine McDonald reports, parents and kids are excited that they’ve finally got one dose.

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Bryan Adams tests positive for COVID-19 for second time in a month

special edition newsletter to get a daily update on the coronavirus pandemic.MILAN — Bryan Adams tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival at Milan’s Malpensa Airport on Thursday, ahead of the unveiling of the 2022 Pirelli calendar that he photographed.The Canadian rock ’n’ roller disclosed the positive test in an Instagram post that included a photograph of him in a room after being tested and then sitting in an ambulance, being taken for a more reliable PCR test. He was seated normally, wearing a surgical mask.“Here I am, just arrived in Milano, and I’ve tested positive for the second time in a month for COVID,” Adams said in the post.

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Six countries to move onto Scotland's red list amid fears over new Covid variant

New travel restrictions will be put in place for six counties amid concerns over a potential 'vaccine evading' variant.

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Woman charged after falsely posing as nurse in B.C. hospital for a year: police

posing as a nurse is facing charges after working at a Vancouver hospital for an entire year.Vancouver police say Brigitte Cleroux, 49, worked at BC Women’s Hospital between June 2020 and June 2021 under fraudulent pretenses.Police allege she provided care to patients at the hospital while using the name of a real nurse. Gatineau, Que.

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Baby Yoda float delights Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade crowd

NEW YORK - Crowds once again lined New York City streets to watch the 95th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as it returned to its full glory, and there was one clear star of the show: Baby Yoda.At one point, all eyes were on the float modeled after the beloved "Mandalorian" character Baby Yoda — or Grogu — when it passed by. It was the float’s first appearance. Reaction quickly flooded social media. "I am thankful for that baby yoda float," one user posted. At one point NBC’s "TODAY" weatherman and parade co-host Al Roker could be heard shouting, "Baby Yoda! I love you!" RELATED: Macy's Thanksgiving parade returns in full forceThe parade, which began at 9 a.m., had 2.5 miles of public viewing along New York streets.

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Bryan Adams tests positive for COVID-19 for the second time in a month

Bryan Adams has revealed that he has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time in a month.Adams was due to appear at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on October 30, where he would have joined H.E.R.

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Ontario top doctor does ‘not anticipate’ those aged 5 to 11 being included in proof of vax system

COVID-19 vaccination system now that shots are being administered to that age group.Dr. Kieran Moore made the remarks during a press conference Thursday in response to a reporter’s question.“Because this is such a new rollout and we want parents to feel confident in the decisions that they make and not feel coerced by any means — we want them to make a judgement based on the risks and the benefits of the vaccine and, in my opinion, the vaccine’s benefits far outweigh any risk — we do not anticipate … making it applicable to the five- to 11-year-olds,” he said.

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Active shooter in custody, no one hurt in Vanderhoof, B.C.: RCMP

active shooter in Vanderhoof, B.C.Sgt. Chris Manseau said no one was injured, and that police took the suspect into custody without any gunfire being exchanged.Vanderhoof residents had been urged to shelter in place Thursday afternoon as RCMP responded to reports of an active shooter.Police say they received reports shortly after 12 p.m.

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US families struggle with how to conduct 2nd Thanksgiving amid COVID-19 pandemic

FILE - Daughter embraces mother at the airport after COVID-19 travel restrictions eased.

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Six African countries to be put on travel 'red list' as scientists raise alarm over 'worst ever' covid variant

Six African countries will be put on England's travel 'red list' imminently due to concerns about a new covid variant officials said is the 'worst one we’ve seen so far'.

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Small but mighty: Vaccinating Canadian kids could see rates jump nearly 7%

COVID-19 vaccine, and experts say this could be a big help in Canada’s pandemic fight.“The difference is going to be huge. The impact is going to be huge,” said Colin Furness, an infection control epidemiologist at the University of Toronto.Health Canada approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11 on Nov.

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COVID-19 outbreaks declared at church in Kitchener, daycare in Elmira

COVID-19 outbreaks at a church in Kitchener and daycare in Elmira on Thursday.There are five cases connected to the outbreak at Apostolic Faith Mission, which pushes it over the threshold for Waterloo Public Health to name the location of an outbreak.

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Greater Manchester's latest covid infection rates as cases continue to rise almost everywhere

Coronavirus infection rates continue to rise in almost every part of Greater Manchester.

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Ministry adds channels to obtain My Vaccine Pass

The Ministry of Health has issued more than 2 million My Vaccine Passes and, with demand continuing to grow, has released additional options for people to obtain their My Vaccine Pass.

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Ontario opposition call for rapid tests sooner as more schools close due to COVID-19

COVID-19 tests for Ontario students sooner as more schools close due to cases of the virus, but the education minister says the situation is under control.Government figures as of Thursday said 16 schools were closed due to COVID-19 outbreaks or other operational considerations.Nearly 700 of the province’s 4,844 schools — or just over 14 per cent — had a reported COVID-19 case.In light of the school closures, Ontario Green Leader Mike Schreiner called on the government to make rapid tests free and accessible now, rather than wait for the December holiday break as planned.

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Gen. Wayne Eyre officially taking over as new chief of the defence staff

Wayne Eyre is officially taking over as the chief of the defence staff for the Canadian Forces as the military grapples with an ongoing crisis of sexual misconduct allegations against multiple senior leaders.The Prime Minister’s Office announced the appointment in a press release Thursday afternoon.Eyre has been serving in the role in an acting capacity since late February, when Adm. Art McDonald temporarily stepped aside six weeks into his own appointment to the position.

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COVID-19 update: Vaccines for kids

Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti breaks down the possibility of new variants, Pfizer vaccines for kids, and PCR requirements in schools.

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New report shows 6 fully vaccinated Ontarians under 60 have died with COVID since shots available

COVID-19 vaccines became available, only six people in the province with breakthrough infections have died after contracting the virus.The report looked at lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in those who were unvaccinated, partially vaccinated and fully vaccinated (which is considered 14 days after receiving the second vaccine dose) from when vaccines became available in Canada on Dec. 14, 2020 to Nov.

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Smokey Robinson urges people to take preventative measures against COVID-19: 'Protect yourself'

Smokey Robinson has urged people to 'protect' themselves and their loved ones after a near-death battle with 'real killer' COVID-19.The Motown legend, 81, was hospitalized for 11 days last year, after contracting the coronavirus, and feared he would never sing again.And the Tears of a Clown hitmaker has admitted it's been 'a really tough' thing to 'overcome' and he hopes by sharing his story, he will help others.

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COVID-19: MLHU reports 20 cases Thursday, SWPH adds 34

The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported 20 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, though the total tally increased by 19, with the discrepancy likely due to data cleanup.In total, there have been 14,799 cases, including 133 active cases (a decrease of five), 14,414 recoveries (an increase of 24) and 252 deaths (unchanged). Child COVID vaccine clinics ramping up in Ontario The most recent deaths were reported Nov.

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Tearful Mark Wright says Covid 'tore his family apart' but makes brother's baby news more special

While four of Mark Wright's family members battled Covid in hospital, he was at home with his mum.

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Walk-in vaccine clinics for health workers, 60-69 age group

Walk-in booster Covic-19 vaccination clinics for healthcare workers and people aged 60 to 69 have been opened by the Health Service Executive.

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COVID-19: Manitoba launches effort to vaccinate kids 5-11

COVID-19 is going into full swing Thursday.Health officials announced Wednesday afternoon that it had also started vaccinations — a day ahead of schedule — due to shipments of the pediatric vaccine arriving earlier than expected. Manitoba says more than 15K vaccination appointments made for kids 5-11 Monday morning But the full push to get shots into arms kicks off Thursday with a photo op at the Winnipeg supersite in RBC Convention Centre at noon.The province says health minister Audrey Gordon will be joined by vaccine implementation task force lead, Dr.

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3 new COVID-19 cases reported in Guelph, 14 active cases

COVID-19 in the city on Thursday, with the total case count climbing to 5,163.The latest data shows Guelph has 14 active cases, with two new recoveries also being reported. Total resolved cases are at 5,104, while the city’s fatal case count of 45 remains unchanged. Child COVID vaccine clinics ramping up in Ontario One new case has been reported in Wellington County, with its total case count reaching 2,178.

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Quebec sees jump in new COVID-19 infections with 902 cases reported

COVID-19 infections with 902 new cases reported on Thursday and five additional deaths.Since the start of the health crisis, Quebec has tallied 442,246 infections.Hospitalizations decreased by one in the last day, with 210 patients being treated for complications linked to the virus. Of those, 45 are in the ICU.

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Hamilton kids aged 5-11 are now getting Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine have started to go into the arms of the children as the next step in the city’s inoculation plan began on Thursday morning.Over 42,000 children are eligible for the shot according to public health and as of the morning of Nov. 25, over 5,500 have been scheduled into the city’s VERTO booking system.The city’s COVID operations chief, Michelle Baird, says during this round of vaccinations, supply will not be an issue with Canada’s procurement of 2.9 million pediatric doses from the large-scale drug maker.

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Over 120 cr Covid vaccine doses administered in India so far: Union health ministry

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Macy's Thanksgiving parade returns in full force

NEW YORK (AP) - Crimped by the coronavirus pandemic last year, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade returned Thursday in full, though with precautions.Balloons, floats, marching bands, clowns and performers — and, of course, Santa Claus — once again began wending Thursday morning though 2 1/2 miles (4 kilometers) of Manhattan streets, instead of being confined to one block or sometimes pre-taped last year. Spectators, shut out in 2020, lined the route again. High school and college marching bands from around the country were invited back to the lineup; most of last year's performers were locally based to cut down on travel.

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Ontario reports 748 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths

COVID-19 cases on Thursday, as the counts continue to rise week over week. The provincial case total now stands at 614,270.For comparison, last Thursday saw 711 new cases and the previous Thursday saw 642.

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B.C. evening weather forecast: Nov. 24

Meteorologist Kristi Gordon has more on the atmospheric river heading to B.C. The Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021 evening weather forecast for Metro Vancouver and British Columbia.

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Scottish Government announce 2,932 new covid cases and 20 deaths in last 24 hours

The Scottish Government has confirmed there have been 2,932 new Covid-19 cases in the latest 24 hour period.

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Delhi High Court seeks Centre's response on booster dose of Covid vaccine

This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.Never miss a story! Stay connected and informed with Mint. Download our App Now!!

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International students and offshore banking flagged in Canadian real estate money laundering

In August 2012, a 19-year-old student from Guangdong arrived from the Dominican Republic to Montreal with $23,800 in euros and U.S. dollars stuffed into his backpack. Four months later, Zhang Guanqun purchased an 8,500-square-foot mansion in Coquitlam, B.C., for $2.1 million.

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Lions take on Bears in Thanksgiving Day game on FOX

DETROIT - It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving Day without a Detroit Lions game.This year, the Lions host the Chicago Bears in an NFC North showdown. The kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m.

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Italy's government targets unvaccinated with restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise

ROME - The Italian government on Wednesday decided to exclude unvaccinated people from certain leisure activities in a bid to contain rising coronavirus infections and stave off financially crippling lockdowns just as the economy is starting to grow again.Starting Dec. 6, only people with proof of vaccination or of having recovered from COVID-19 can eat at indoor restaurants, and go to the movies or sporting events, excluding the ability to access such venues with just a negative test.A new government decree also made vaccinations mandatory for law enforcement, military and all school employees, among others.

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European Union authorizes Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids 5-11

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The European Union's drug regulator on Thursday authorized Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for use on children from 5 to 11 years old, clearing the way for shots to be administered to millions of elementary school pupils amid a new wave of infections sweeping across the continent.It is the first time the European Medicines Agency has cleared a COVID-19 vaccine for use in young children.The agency said it "recommended granting an extension of indication for the COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty to include use in children aged 5 to 11."At least one country facing spiking infections didn't wait for the EMA approval. Authorities in the Austrian capital, Vienna, already have begun vaccinating the 5 to 11 age group.

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Kids, pregnant women among 27 migrants killed crossing English Channel

CALAIS, France (AP) - Children and pregnant women were among at least 27 migrants who died when their small boat sank in an attempted crossing of the English Channel, a French government official said Thursday.Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin also announced the arrest of a fifth suspected smuggler thought to have been involved in what was the deadliest migration tragedy to date on the dangerous sea lane.In their immediate response to the sinking, French authorities initially gave slightly differing figures on the numbers of dead, from at least 27 to 31. The figure that Darmanin used Thursday morning on RTL radio was 27.Darmanin said authorities are working to determine the nationalities of victims from the sinking on Wednesday.

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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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