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Day-use passes now required at six popular B.C. Parks

Starting Monday, day-use passes will now have to be reserved on the day you want to visit one of six of B.C.’s most popular parks. Grace Ke explains how this works and why some people are not happy with the move.

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1 new case of COVID-19 bring’s Kingston region’s active cases to 4

coronavirus on Monday, bringing the region’s active case count to four.Public health says a man in his 20s tested positive for the virus. They say he caught the disease after travelling.

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Planning for Olympics in a pandemic has echoes of 1920 Games

DÜSSELDORF – DÜOlympic athletes competing for gold medals in a world reeling from a pandemic? It won't be the first time.A century before the Tokyo Games were postponed because of coronavirus, the Olympics were held in the Belgian city of Antwerp following the Spanish flu pandemic.The 1920 Games were meant to symbolize a recovery from World War I, not a health crisis.

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Dr. Fauci opening pitch baseball card breaks record, sells over 51,000 prints in a day

Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game between the New York Yankees and the Washington Nationals on July 23, 2020.

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Florida infection rate now worse than New York as cases rise to 423,855

The number of Covid-19 cases in Florida has risen by 9,300 to 423,855 - making it the second worst-hit state in the US, just behind California with 448,497 infections.

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State Agencies Provide 500,000 Face Coverings to Schools

July 27, 2020The Wyoming Office of Homeland Security (WOHS), the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) and the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) have announced a joint effort to deliver 500,000 face coverings to school districts around the state. The cloth face coverings are washable, and will help school districts meet safety needs for reopening schools this fall.

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AP WAS THERE: 1920 Olympics

EDITORS — With the Tokyo Olympics postponed for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, The Associated Press is looking back at the history of the Summer Games. This story was published in the St.

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Coronavirus: Manitoba sees 6 new coronavirus cases Monday, possible exposure reported in Gull Lake

Health officials say six new cases of novel coronavirus have been identified in Manitoba.

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Calgary unveils new six-week winter festival slated to begin January 2021

City of Calgary announced a new event Monday to help boost the local tourism sector amid the city’s colder months.In partnership with 55 community organizations from the arts, non-profit, tourism and sports sectors, the city will be hosting its first-ever six-week winter festival.The Chinook Blast will premiere in the city starting mid-January 2021 and will run until the end of February.“Chinook Blast is our way of putting a stamp on the winter weather as a badge of pride,” Mayor Naheed Nenshi said.“These six weeks are going to be something special, whether you’re from here or coming to experience the best of Calgary in the winter.” Calgary’s Stephen Avenue to light up with 2020 GLOW Winter Festival The festival will work to highlight the

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$600 weekly unemployment benefit ends, but will it be extended? Here’s what you need to know

WASHINGTON - Since early in the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government has added $600 to unemployment checks. The weekly boost in aid that millions of people have received is set to expire July 31 — but due to the way states process unemployment payments, the cutoff was effectively on July 25.The weekly $600 payments were the last major source of economic help from the $2 trillion CARES Act that Congress passed in March.

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‘Historic day’: Pence visits hard-hit Florida as final phase of COVID-19 vaccine testing begins

MIAMI - Vice President Mike Pence visited South Florida on Monday and held a roundtable to discuss progress of a coronavirus vaccine in its final stage of testing.Pence’s visit to the University of Miami marked the beginning of Phase 3 trials for a vaccine developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., which he called a “historic day.”“A day when we begin in earnest in phase three down the path toward securing a vaccine for the American people,” Pence said, who was joined at the roundtable by Florida Gov.

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Older adults feel good about aging in spite of ageism

two-thirds of people over the age of 50 say that life as an older person is better than they thought it would be, according to a new national poll.

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800-plus new cases in Pennsylvania as Phillies game postponed

Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine speaks at a coronavirus press conference.

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‘Tenet’ reportedly slated for North American release Sept. 3, international debut scheduled for Aug. 26

LOS ANGELES - After multiple delays, “Tenet” is now reportedly slated for a North American release on Sept.

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Latest coronavirus rates for every UK area show potential new hotspots

New figures show Blackburn with Darwen has the worst Covid-19 infection rate in the country - and there has been a sharp rise in Oldham.

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Premier Ford says ‘bunch of yahoos’ at Brampton house party should be punished under ‘full extent of the law’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford sounded off on the organizers and guests at a Brampton house party over the weekend.

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New Brunswick beekeepers expect 2020 to be a sweet year for honey production

Social enterprise and Salvation Army bring beehives to Halifax’s Uniacke Square But he says the bee population this year is more stable and New Brunswick’s hives are heavy with honey.Golden says there are about 13,000 colonies of honey bees in the province – fewer than half the number needed for the pollination of blueberry crops.He adds the rest of the insects have to be brought in temporarily from other provinces such as Ontario.Golden says getting new queen bees from places such as California and Hawaii was almost impossible last spring because the pandemic had slowed postal services.

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6 new coronavirus cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka, 4 of which are in Bradford

coronavirus cases since Friday, bringing the local total number of cases to 652, including 36 deaths.Four of the new cases are in Bradford, Ont., while the two of the new cases are in Clearview and Severn, Ont. Two new coronavirus cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka, local total now at 647 Two of the Bradford cases involve boys aged 17 or under.

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Tana Mongeau apologizes for attending 'insane party' during pandemic

Tana Mongeau has apologized for attending a wild party in Los Angeles during the current pandemic without a face mask, calling herself 'careless and irresponsible.'Mongeau and other social media influencers were criticized for partying at the 22nd birthday celebration for YouTuber Larray last week, prompting them to be called out by fellow YouTuber Tyler Oakley, who blasted them as 'irresponsible' 'bad influencers.'In an Instagram Stories post on Monday, Mongeau said: 'Partying/going to any social gatherings during a global pandemic was such a careless and irresponsible action on my behalf.

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Mohawk College lays off close to 200 staff due to projected $50M pandemic-related loss

COVID-19 pandemic.In May, president Ron McKerlie told Global News the school was predicting a “worst-case scenario” with its finances due to a reduction in enrolment trends.On Monday, a spokesperson said all departments of the school were asked to adjust spending plans, which resulted in the loss of 64 full-time positions: 18 faculty and academic staff, 31 support staff and 15 administrative staff positions. Mohawk college preparing for ‘worst-case scenario,’ expecting $50M loss Further reductions will come through part-time and contract staff, which is expected to top 150 people.

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Hasbro Posts Quarterly Loss as Pandemic Hits eOne

Toy giant Hasbro on Monday posted second-quarter financial results that missed Wall Street forecasts for earnings and revenue as the novel coronavirus pandemic caused production delays, hitting its Entertainment One film and TV division, and delays in its movie releases amid cinema closures. Hasbro swung to a quarterly loss of $33.9 million, or 25 cents a share, compared to earnings of $13.4 million, or 11 cents a share, in the same period of 2019.

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New coronavirus cure could be days away, says White House Chief of Staff

Moderna today started the final phase of trial of its coronavirus vaccine today, involving about 30,000 participants. Moderna joined Oxford University-AstraZenica and two other Chinese companies whose covid vaccines are already undergoing the phase 3 trial.The trial, named COVE, is the first to be implemented under the US government's Operation Warp Speed that aims to accelerate the development, manufacturing and distribution of therapeutics and vaccines for COVID-19.The US has has suffered more than 1.46 lakh coronavirus-related deaths, the highest in the world even as the number of new cases has continued to surge.Click here to read the Mint ePaperLivemint.com is now on Telegram.

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Covid-19 impact: Swiggy to lay off 350 employees

New Delhi: Food ordering and delivery platform Swiggy on Monday said it is laying off 350 employees as part of the realignment exercise it started in May on account of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic.Swiggy in May had laid off 1,100 employees across grades and functions in cities and head office as part of its exercise to realign resources to create capacity in higher potential areas with the optimism of the business attaining pre-Covid levels in the near-term."However, with the industry still only having recovered to about 50 per cent of its peak, we have to, unfortunately, go ahead with this final realignment exercise, which will result in the net loss of 350 jobs," Swiggy said in a statement.The company is concluding the exercise it

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New travel curbs imposed as world tackles second Covid-19 wave

SYDNEY/LONDON : Nations in Asia imposed new restrictions on Monday and an abrupt British quarantine on travellers from Spain threw Europe's vaunted summer reopening into disarray, as the world confronted the prospect of a second wave of COVID-19 infections.In the United States, where infection rates have climbed since June, President Donald Trump's national security adviser Robert O'Brien became the most senior official to test positive. The White House said Trump and Vice President Mike Pence were not at risk.Surges were reported in a number of countries previously singled out as places where the virus was under control.Australia recorded a record daily rise.

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Govt operationalised 13,657 more wellness centres for non-covid services

New Delhi: In a bid to deliver non-covid essential health services during the Covid-19 pandemic, an additional 13,657 Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB - HWCs) were operationalized between January to July 2020, the union health ministry said on Monday.As of 24th July, 2020, a total of 43,022 HWCs are operational across different parts of the country.“In the week starting 18th July till the 24th of July, a total of 44.26 lakh people have benefitted from the health and wellness services being provided by the AB-HWCs," the health ministry said in a statement.The cumulative total footfall among the HWCs since their inception (i.e.

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India readies 5 sites for final phase of human trials of Oxford Covid-19 vaccine

New Delhi: Five sites across the country are ready for the third and final phase of human trials of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Secretary Renu Swarup said on Monday.This is an essential step because it is necessary to have data within the country before the vaccine is administered to Indians, Swarup told PTI.The Serum Institute of India, the largest vaccine maker in the world, has been chosen by Oxford and its partner AstraZeneca to manufacture the vaccine once it is ready.

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Covid-19 testing capacity to reach 10 lakh tests per day: PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that efforts are underway to increase covid-19 testing capacity to 10 lakh per day in the coming weeks.Modi was speaking at the launch of three 'high throughput' covid-19 testing facilities via video conferencing. These facilities are located at the national institutes of Indian Council of Medical Research, at Kolkata, Mumbai and Noida.While the country had only one COVID testing centre in January, Modi said, there are almost 1300 such labs now.

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Melania Trump Called Out For Rose Garden Renovations During Pandemic: How ‘Marie Antoinette’ Of You

The number of COVID-19 deaths in the United States is about to reach 150,000 and counting. Millions of Americans have filed for unemployment and are unable to pay their rent. Parents are struggling to decide if it’s safe to send their kids to school. Hundreds of thousands are protesting an unjust system and fighting against police violence. And Melania Trump is redecorating the White House. Twitter lashed out at the first lady’s tone deaf announcement that she would be renovating the White House’s Rose Garden, where her husband, President Donald Trump, often holds his rambling coronavirus press briefings.

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Miami names Houston transfer D’Eriq King starting QB

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – If Miami has a football season, D’Eriq King will be the Hurricanes’ starting quarterback.The Hurricanes made the announcement Monday that King, a redshirt senior transfer from Houston, will be the first-string quarterback when — or if — the season begins. Miami coach Manny Diaz made the decision public on the first day of the team’s second summer workout session.“D’Eriq’s hard work both on and off the field has earned him the starting quarterback position,” Diaz said.

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No new COVID-19 cases linked to Edmonton’s Misericordia Hospital since July 17

Misericordia Community Hospital has not recorded a new case of COVID-19 related to its outbreak since July 17, according to numbers released this weekend.On Sunday, Covenant Health said there have been 58 total cases related to the outbreak, including staff, patients, discharges, deaths and visitors, and represents both active and recovered cases.Of those cases, nine people have died. A total of 24 staff members were affected, and as of Sunday, there were still 14 patients who remain in the hospital who have tested positive for COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: 3 new cases in London-Middlesex, 7 reported in Elgin-Oxford

coronavirus, officials with the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported Monday.The new cases bring the region’s total case count to 667. No recoveries were reported, keeping that tally at 582.There are now at least 28 active cases in the city and county.At least 57 people have died during the pandemic due to the coronavirus, with the most recent death reported on June 12.All three cases reported Monday are from London and involve a man in his 20s and two women in their 40s and 60s.

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'Tenet' to open internationally first, in US a week later

NEW YORK – In the latest plan for Hollywood’s hopeful return to moviegoing during the pandemic, Warner Bros. will release Christopher Nolan's “Tenet” in an unprecedented fashion, opening it internationally first on Aug. 26, with a U.S.

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Brampton homeowner facing bylaw charges after massive party

A Brampton homeowner is facing massive potential penalties in the wake of a huge house party over the weekend. All this because of strict limits on the size of gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Miranda Anthistle has the latest details.

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Coronarivus: Free day passes now required for six popular B.C. parks

will now need to reserve a free day pass.Launched Monday, the province wants the program to help slow the spread of COVID-19, though the Ministry of Environment has said it’s also being tested as a crowd-management tool.The reservation system opens at 6 a.m. each day.

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Brevard small business owners can now apply for CARES Act grants

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Brevard County small businesses and nonprofits that have been financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic can now apply to receive a grant of up to $10,000.The $10 million in grant funds comes from money the county received from the federal CARES Act and now, it’s available for distribution.To be eligible, a small business must:In order to be eligible, a nonprofit must be a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6) or a 501(c)(19) as designated by Internal Revenue Code.The application period began Monday and will run through Aug. 10.

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COVID-19: Quebec reports no new deaths as caseload stabilizes

Coronavirus: Grace period ends for mandatory masks on public transit in Quebec On Monday, 145 new cases of COVID-19 were reported, bringing the total caseload in Quebec to 58,728 since the beginning of the pandemic.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Over the last week, infections of COVID-19 have been averaging nearly 160 cases a day, according to provincial figures.The number of deaths linked to the novel coronavirus remains unchanged at 5,667. It is the second time in less than a week that no new fatalities were reported, the last time being July 22.

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No new cases of COVID-19 in New Brunswick on Monday

COVID-19 on Monday.The province says 51,244 tests have been completed and there are currently no New Brunswickers in hospital due to the novel coronavirus.In total, the province has confirmed 170 cases and has seen 165 recoveries. COVID-19 stalls fundraising for Saint John church renovations There have been two deaths in the province resulting from COVID-19 complications, both in the Fredericton area.The entire province is now in the yellow stage of its reopening and continues to be part of the Atlantic bubble.The bubble permits interprovincial travel between Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador without self-isolation.However, restrictions will be in place.

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Coronavirus: WHO says travel bans cannot be indefinite amid the pandemic

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Holby City production finally returns as cast film episode with tragic coronavirus twist

Holby City has started filming again for the first time since the coronavirus lockdown halted production. BBC show bosses have revealed the popular medical drama has commenced work on a special episode that sees Holby City hospital gripped by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Trends and New Directions for AAAs: 2020 National Survey Report and Toolkit

REGISTER NOWJoin n4a for a webinar about the findings of the AAA National Survey Report. The AAA National Survey, conducted every three years and funded by ACL, tracks and documents the key trends and issues occurring across the Aging Network and provides valuable insight into how AAAs are adapting and evolving to meet the needs of older adults in their communities.

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India has more than 11,000 COVID facilities, over 11 lakh isolation beds:PM Modi

NEW DELHI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that it was imperative for India to develop coronavirus-specific health infrastructure at a fast pace and the country now has more than 11,000 COVID facilities and more than 11 lakh isolation beds.Launching the three new high-throughput labs of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) at Noida, Kolkata and Mumbai through video conference, he said the country had only one COVID testing centre in January and there are almost 1300 such labs now.He said that at present, more than 5 lakh tests are being conducted in the country daily and efforts are underway to increase this capacity to 10 lakh in the coming weeks.Noting that the country has has become the second-largest PPE kit

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Holby City reopens BBC set as filming begins on special coronavirus episode

HOLBY City has reopened its set and started filming for its special coronavirus episode today. It comes after the BBC shutdown six shows including the popular BBC soap to help stop the spread of the deadly bug.

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YouTuber Tana Mongeau Apologizes for Partying During Coronavirus Pandemic

YouTuber Tana Mongeau is apologizing after attending a party and saying “we don’t f*cking care” in a video amid breaking social distancing rules during the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Seminole County emergency manager explains hurricane preparation during pandemic

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Seminole County Emergency Manager Alan Harris said the county will be handling hurricane preparedness differently this year due to COVID-19.Harris explained they are ready to open a lot more shelters if a hurricane were to make landfall but capacity will be limited due to social distancing.“During a normal shelter activity, our largest shelter houses around 2,000 people. Our smallest shelter houses about 300 people.

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Southwest passengers now need masks to fly

ORLANDO, Fla. – The largest airline carrier at Orlando International Airport is strengthening its mask policy for passengers.Starting Monday, all Southwest Airlines passengers over the age of two are required to wear face coverings if they wish to fly with the airline.In a statement, the company said there will be no exemptions to the requirement and customers are expected to wear a face mask not only onboard a flight, but also while moving through an airport.Ed Zak was checking in to his flight on Monday and said he just learned about the updated policy.“You’ve got do what you’ve got to do so that we can get beyond this,” Zak said. “The disease does not discriminate.

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Americans can determine if they are middle class with new income calculator

WASHINGTON - A new income calculator from Pew Research Center will allow Americans to figure out if they are in the middle class.The calculator lets users compare themselves to their metropolitan area, as defined by the Office of Management and Budget, and among Americans nationwide overall, based on the average size of a U.S. household, as well as compare on the basis of education, age, race or ethnicity, and marital status.A man wearing a protective mask uses an ATM amid the coronavirus pandemic on April 17, 2020 in New York City.

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William Penn High School to start school year with remote learning only

NEW CASTLE, Del. - Delaware's largest high school is starting the next school year with remote learning only, with district leaders deciding before Gov.

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