A new Canadian-made portable, rapid test for COVID-19 won’t be making its way to British Columbia any time soon. Ottawa-based Spartan Bioscience said Sunday that Health Canada had approved its Spartan Cube test system, which uses a coffee-cup-sized portable DNA analyzer and can deliver results in about an hour.

B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Monday that all available units of the new system were already spoken for. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] However, she said B.C.

is already doing tests through the B.C. Centre for Disease Control that use the same nucleic acid test process. She said B.C.

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University of Alberta public health faculty calls plan to phase out COVID-19 restrictions ‘reckless’

COVID-19 health measures in the province, saying it could prolong the pandemic.In an open letter sent to Premier Jason Kenney and top-ranking United Conservative officials, about 25 people with varied experience in public health, infectious diseases and social epidemiology say the government is using selective data to support its desired policies. Alberta business group slams decision to eliminate COVID-19 vaccine passport program The letter comes after an announcement Tuesday from Premier Jason Kenney that detailed a phased approach to drop all COVID-19 public health measures in the province.Alberta’s vaccine passport program has now ended and masking requirements for children under 12 are to end Monday, with most remaining measures to be lifted in March.The letter also says the group is concerned the government is removing freedoms from municipalities, post-secondary institutions and school boards to make risk-informed decisions to protect public health.They say it is a “reckless” plan considering waning immunity after two vaccine doses, slow uptake for third doses and lagging vaccination of Alberta children.

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Trucker protests: Ontario declares state of emergency

Premier Doug Ford says he is declaring a state of emergency in Ontario and will enact emergency orders to end the protests that have crippled Ottawa for the last two weeks and have recently blocked the land border crossing in Windsor.

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Super Bowl 2022: Coin toss will honor women, inclusion in sports

Helmets of the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals sit in front of the Lombardi Trophy. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) INGLEWOOD - Regardless of how the coin lands on the field of SoFi Stadium Sunday afternoon, it'll be an historic moment.

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SWAT officer shot in vest in North Philadelphia, suspect in custody, sources say

Police say the SWAT team was serving a warrant when one of the officers was struck in the chest by gunfire. PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia police SWAT officer was taken to the hospital after sources say he was shot in his bulletproof vest in North Philadelphia while serving a warrant.The incident occurred Friday afternoon on the 100 block of West Lehigh Avenue. Police tell FOX 29 the officer was serving a drug warrant at a barbershop when he was struck in the chest by gunfire. Police say the the bullet struck his bulletproof vest.

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Denise Pierson cold case: Officials announce charges relating to 1981 murder in Delaware County

Wayne Anthony Walker (R) has been charged in connection with the murder of, Denise Marie Pierson (L), an 18 year-old who disappeared in 1981 and was found dead in 1984. (Delaware County District Attorney's Office/Pennsylvania State Police)MEDIA, Pa - Pennsylvania State Police and the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office announced charges in connection to the 1981 murder of Denise Pierson, on Friday afternoon. Pierson was an 18-year-old Marcus Hook resident who disappeared on April 14, 1981. Her remains were found in July 1981 and an autopsy determined the manner of death as homicide by blunt impact to the head.According to authorities, 58-year-old Wayne Anthony Walker has been charged with criminal homicide, kidnapping, conspiracy, first-degree murder, second-degree murder and third-degree murder.

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Waukesha parade attack: Darrell Brooks pleads not guilty, more charges

WAUKESHA, Wis. - A Milwaukee man accused of killing six people and injuring dozens more when he drove an SUV through a suburban Christmas parade pleaded not guilty Friday to scores of criminal charges.Darrell Brooks Jr., 39, entered the pleas to 77 charges, including six counts of homicide and multiple counts of reckless endangerment, during a court appearance that lasted less than five minutes. Brooks' attorneys filed for a change of venue in the case on Thursday, but it's not clear when that motion will be considered.

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Latest Greater Manchester coronavirus infection rates as weekly cases fall by more than a third

Latest data reveals the extent of falling Covid-19 cases across Greater Manchester.

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COVID-19: Stefanson says decision to drop restrictions based on modelling data, not protests

Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson said during a press conference Friday that the decision to eliminate all COVID-19 restrictions by mid-March was based on modelling data and encouraging hospitalization trends. She added that the government “does not make decisions that are this important to Manitobans based on protests,” referring to the anti-mandate protests taking place outside the legislative building, as well as near the Canada-U.S.

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Philadelphia police, FBI searching for suspect who robbed Broad Street Prudential Bank four times

Philadelphia police and the FBI are working to find a person responsible for four robberies at the same Prudential Bank branch. PHILADELPHIA - The FBI and the Philadelphia Police Department’s Violent Crimes Task Force is asking for the public’s help to identify a person who has robbed a Prudential Bank branch four times. According to police, the person robbed the Prudential Bank branch on 1722 Broad Street on Jan. 4, Jan.

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COVID-19: Saskatchewan weekly report shows 5,401 new PCR-confirmed cases

In its weekly coronavirus update, the Province of Saskatchewan said there were 384 COVID-19 patients in hospital as of Wednesday, of which 206 were incidental infections.

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Jeremy Giambi’s cause of death was suicide, coroner’s report says

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Phoenix shooting leaves 9 officers hurt, woman critically injured; barricaded suspect dead

PHOENIX - An hours-long barricade situation in south Phoenix left nine police officers injured, one woman critically injured and the suspected gunman dead early Friday morning, officials said.The incident began after a woman had reportedly been shot in a home near 54th Avenue and Elwood just after 2 a.m. on Feb.

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Massive crime spike stems from social unrest, COVID lockdowns destabilizing communities: expert

coronavirus pandemic is in large part to blame for the national surge in violent crime — not guns, an expert told Fox News Digital."We have crime because we have people," said Amy Swearer, a legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank. "Crime is a very complex subject."From the early 1990s through 2019, there was a national decline in violent crime, but the pendulum swung back in 2020, she said.RELATED: Stats show crime is spiking in Los Angeles"We’ve seen across the nation unprecedented spikes in homicide rates and other types of violent crime," she said.Within two weeks two women were killed in unprovoked attacks by homeless men in Los Angeles.

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Friday marks deadline for Philadelphia officers to get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

PHILADELPHIA - Friday is the deadline for all Philadelphia police officers to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine or have submitted an exemption request. Officers who are not vaccinated by Friday, Feb. 11, will be required to wear two masks or wear an N95 and participate in daily testing.

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Quebec sees big drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations, 39 more deaths added

Quebec opposition parties call for end of COVID-19 state of emergency Of the 2,214 patients, 164 are in intensive care — a drop of nine since Thursday.The province confirmed another 2,662 new COVID-19 infections, with 23,935 tests carried out on Wednesday at screening facilities.Daily caseloads, however, are not representative of the situation as testing continues to be reserved for priority groups. Quebec’s National Assembly responds to threats of violence: ‘It is unacceptable’ Quebecers have registered the results of 76.472 rapid tests on the new government website, including 59,388 positive results.Meanwhile, 30,651 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine were administered for a total of more than 18.1 million shots given out since the inoculation campaign began in December 2020.The confirmed caseload since the start of the health crisis has reached 894,613 while recoveries stand at 844,373.In a news release published earlier Friday, Health Minister Christian Dubé unveiled a new self-assessment tool online to help Quebecers know which isolation rules to follow depending on their situation.The tool is currently available in French only, but written guidelines are available in English on the Quebec government website, including new rules for those who contracted the virus on or after Dec.

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Police: Florida parents locked adopted son in box inside their garage for 5 years

Tracy and Timothy Ferriter have been arrested and charged with abusing their teenage son by the Jupiter police. (Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office) JUPITER, Fla. - A Florida couple has been charged with aggravated child abuse after they allegedly forced their 13-year-old adopted son to live in an 8’x8’ box located in their garage, officials said.Jupiter police arrested Tracy and Timothy Ferriter after investigators said the child was forced to live in the structure for five years, since he was first adopted. WPTV reports that the teen was able to attend school, but was locked up the rest of the day while at home, police said.

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Premier Doug Ford declares state of emergency amid protests at land border and in Ottawa

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Woman, 4 children killed in Monroe County, Pa. house fire

KRESGEVILLE, Pa. - A late-night house fire claimed the lives of five people in Pennsylvania, authorities said.The victims are an adult female and four children, Monroe County Coroner Tom Yanac said.The fire broke out late Thursday night in the ranch-style home on Brook Road in Polk Township.

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Covid-19: Further 6,618 PCR-positive cases, 4,445 antigens logged

The Department of Health has been notified of a further 6,618 PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19.

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Stefanson, Roussin to update Manitoba’s public health orders Friday

Manitoba won’t be influenced by dropped COVID-19 restrictions in other provinces, Atwal says Neighbouring Saskatchewan and Alberta have already made moves to eliminate many restrictions in their provinces. On Wednesday, Dr.

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Forget about PNE, other summer events amid COVID-19 measures, says B.C.’s top doctor

If your summer plans were still hinging on heading to the PNE or a Pride parade, B.C.’s top doctor says that’s not going to happen this year.

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Coronavirus: No increase in number of confirmed COVID-19 cases for Interior Health region

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Interior Health region remained stable at 150 for a second-consecutive day, health officials announced on Saturday.

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Coronavirus outbreak: B.C. announces 29 new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 1,647

On Saturday, British Columbia provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 29 new COVID-19 cases in the province, which brings the total number of people ill with the novel coronavirus to 1,647.

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Coronavirus: B.C. health officials give Saturday update on COVID-19

The latest update on the novel coronavirus pandemic in British Columbia will be provided Saturday at noon.

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Coronavirus: 150 confirmed cases in Interior Health region

There are now 150 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Interior Health region, provincial authorities announced on Friday.

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Who in B.C. is getting coronavirus and who is most severely affected?

Modelling data released by B.C. health officials gives a first look into who is contracting COVID-19, and who is affected by it the most severely.

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Dr. Bonnie Henry on COVID-19 tests and false-negative rates

B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said this week that tests for COVID-19 aren’t as sensitive as they were expected to be at the beginning, adding that the false negative rate can be as high as 30 per cent early on.

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Send in your questions for our next COVID-19 town hall with Dr. Bonnie Henry and Adrian Dix

We have received an incredible response from our Global BC viewers, listeners and readers to our virtual town halls on the COVID-19 pandemic, with provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix.

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More than half of people diagnosed with COVID-19 in Interior Health region fully recovered

More than half of the people who contracted COVID-19 in the Interior Health region have fully recovered from the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, according to the provincial government.

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B.C. prison outbreak worsens, 48 now infected with COVID-19

Canada’s worst prison outbreak of COVID-19 has worsened again, according to B.C. health officials.

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Designer John Fluevog releases Dr. Bonnie Henry shoe as COVID-19 fundraiser

Well-known Vancouver designer John Fluevog is releasing a limited edition shoe in honour of B.C.’s provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry.

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British Columbia announces Interior Health region’s first COVID-19-related death

The Interior Health region recorded its first death due to COVID-19, provincial health authorities announced on Wednesday afternoon.

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Coronavirus: Fraser Health orders indoor gyms, fitness facilities to close

Fraser Health has ordered all indoor gyms and fitness facilities to close immediately.

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Coronavirus: Interior Health region now at 141 confirmed cases of COVID-19

There are now 141 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Interior Health region, the provincial government announced on Tuesday afternoon.

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1 new COVID-19 case in Interior Health region connected to West Kelowna nursery outbreak

One new case of COVID-19 has been identified in the Interior Health region of British Columbia since Saturday.

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Canadian company says Health Canada has approved its rapid COVID-19 test

A Canadian company says it has received approval from Health Canada for a rapid portable test to detect the novel coronavirus.

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Beauty workers in Vancouver are advertising on Craiglist despite COVID-19 shutdown order

With salons and beauty parlours ordered to close in B.C. to help limit the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic, many families have resorted to cutting their own hair while foregoing other services.

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10 more inmates at Mission Institution test positive for COVID-19 for total of 35

Ten more inmates at a B.C. prison have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Sunday, as the outbreak at the federal facility continues to worsen.

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Coronavirus: Henry calls reports of full BC Ferries ‘overblown,’ says traffic is down

B.C.’s provincial health officer is calling reports that BC Ferries is experiencing high Easter weekend traffic amid the coronavirus pandemic “overblown”, but still urged people to avoid non-essential travel during the holiday.

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Coronavirus outbreak: B.C. reports 35 new COVID-19 cases, total now at 1,445

On Saturday, British Columbia’s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reported 35 new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 1,445.

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B.C. announces 3 new COVID-19 deaths and 35 new cases, 5 from Mission prison in hospital

B.C.’s top doctor announced three new deaths and 35 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus Saturday, while continuing to urge people to stay home during the Easter long weekend.

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How the coronavirus crisis can impact mental health and what you can do about it

Health professionals have expressed concern about the toll the coronavirus crisis is having on people’s mental health.

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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

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