Toronto’s medical officer of health announced two new deaths due to COVID-19 while Mayor John Tory has cancelled all city events and permits until July.

Several long-term care homes in the city are working to reign in outbreaks and space has become a major obstacle. Matthew Bingley reports. .

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Sri Lanka to consider vaccinating kids below 12

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry said that it is conducting a study on the possibility of vaccinating children below the age of 12.Deputy Director-General of Health Services, Dr. G.

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International tensions causing higher gas prices stateside, experts say

PHILADELPHIA - Gas prices continue to climb across the nation as experts claim rising tensions at the Russia-Ukraine border is pushing up the cost of crude oil. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of gas jumped roughly 7 cents last week. Closer to home, AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.44."Financially, yeah, it hurts," said Fatima Robinson, a Lyft driver from Fairmount.

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CHOP endorses optional masks in school districts with low COVID-19 numbers

PHILADELPHIA - As a winter surge of COVID-19 cases brought on by the highly-infectious Omicron variant continues to recede, some states have set a deadline for lifting mask mandates in schools. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stood by its recommendation for students to wear masks in school, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said this week that individual districts will have the power to set mask rules after Mar.

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DWP updates PIP guidance for assessments involving people with mental health conditions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced significant changes to its guidance for health professionals carrying out Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments across the UK.

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India adds 71,765 new cases of coronavirus, 1,217 deaths in 24 hrs

coronavirus cases have surged to 41,610,976. On the other hand, the fatalities count has surged to 5,05,279, which accounts for 1.19% of the total caseload.

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Glenmark Pharma launches nasal spray for treatment of Covid patients in India

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With declining Covid-19 cases, restrictions to be eased in Kerala, Mumbai soon

Mumbai will be unlocked by the end of February, mayor Kishori Pednekar said on Tuesday, according to news agency ANI. "We have made up our minds," she also said, while stressing not to show laxity in adherence to Covid protocol. "It is essential for the people to wear masks and observe social distancing," Pednekar also said.

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Mahindra Lifespaces offers group health insurance for homebuyers

₹3 lakh and ₹5 lakh. The Group Care 360 policy is underwritten by Care Health Insurance. This scheme will ensure access to quality healthcare services for all homeowners in the project.

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COVID-19: Alberta doctors, mayors react to Kenney removing vaccine passport, restrictions

announced plans to lift COVID-19 restrictions in phases on Tuesday. COVID-19: Kenney announces Alberta vaccine passport program ending at midnight “It’s time for us to learn to live with COVID-19,” he said at a press conference, listing the challenges of the pandemic: disrupting livelihoods, dividing people and hurting mental health.“It’s time to let kids be kids.”Kenney said the restrictions exemption program has “outlived its useful purpose,” announcing that after Feb.

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COVID-19: Kenney announces Alberta vaccine passport program ending at midnight

Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccine passport program will cease to exist when the clock strikes midnight on Feb. 9, and almost all public health restrictions will be lifted March 1 if the situation in hospitals continues to improve, Premier Jason Kenney announced Tuesday.

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Killer cop Wayne Couzens 'suffering badly' and 'seriously ill' with Covid in prison

Murderer Wayne Couzens has been placed in isolation after catching Covid in prison. The rapist cop who served as an officer for the Metropolitan Police force is currently serving a full life sentence for the murder of Sarah Everard.The 48-year-old is said to have caught the virus while serving time in HMP Frankland in Durham, with reports stating he is "seriously ill".Wayne is one of less than 20 prisoners in the Durham jail who have contracted Covid.It's been reported that a section of the prison has been closed off to stop the spread of the virus, with food and drink being left at the foot of the door of Wayne's isolated cell.A source told The Sun: "People have been talking about karma, but it looks like he will be OK.

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Suns hold off Sixers 114-109 for NBA-best 44th victory

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 08: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center on February 08, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User ex PHILADELPHIA - Devin Booker never tires of watching Chris Paul do his thing to lift Phoenix to big wins.Paul did his part for the Suns in back-to-back nights on the road against top teams in the East — first, Chicago and then Philadelphia — and gets to try it again next game in a rematch with the NBA champs."You’re a cold piece of work, CP3," Booker said.Booker scored 35 points and Paul had 16 points and 12 assists to lead the Suns to their NBA-high 44th win, 114-109 over the 76ers on Tuesday night.The Suns rallied from a 14-point deficit to win for the 14th time in 15 games, raising their record to 44-10.Up next this week for Phoenix, an NBA Finals rematch at home against the Bucks."Our goal is what everybody knows it is," coach Monty Williams said.

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McConnell rebukes RNC, calls Jan. 6 'violent insurrection'

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 21: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walks from his office to the Senate floor at the U.S. Capitol on June 21, 2021, in Washington, D.C.

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G. L. meets India’s Spy Chief Doval to conclude visit

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14-hour Water Cut for multiple areas in Gampaha on Wednesday (9)

COLOMBO (News 1st); The National Water Supply and Drainage Board said that a 14-water cut will be experienced from 4 PM on Wednesday (9) for many areas in the Gampaha District.The areas that will be affected are:Ekala, Kotugoda, Udammita, Thudella to 20th Mile Post along Raja Mawatha, Wahatiyagama, Delatura, Katunayake, Seeduwa, Udugampola, Minuwangoda, Katunayake Air Force Camp, Katunayake Free Trade Zone, and Katana South.

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2 men shot inside Overbrook bar, police say

OVERBROOK - Philadelphia Police are investigating after two men are shot inside a bar in Overbrook.The shooting happened Tuesday night, around 8:15, on the 6600 block of Lansdowne Avenue.Police were called to the bar on the report of gunshots inside the establishment.Arriving officers found a 31-year-old man with two gunshot wounds to his leg. He was taken to Lankenau Medical Center by police and placed in stable condition.A second man, 54, was found to be suffering from a gunshot wound to his buttocks.

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Alberta ending vaccine passport program and other COVID-19 public health restrictions

Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta’s vaccine passport will end almost Tuesday at midnight and most other big COVID-19 health rules will be gone in three weeks from now. Dan Grummett, Tom Vernon and Morgan Black have team coverage on what is happening, how the health-care system is doing and how Albertans feel about the changes.

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Alberta restaurants, gyms have mixed feelings about scrapping vaccine passport

Starting Wednesday, Alberta restaurants, gyms and concert venues will no longer be required to ask for proof of vaccination. As Morgan Black explains, owners have mixed feelings about scrapping the restrictions exemption program.

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Alberta removes Restrictions Exemption Program effective at midnight: Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces the Restrictions Exemption Program will end at 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 8, 2022.

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Kenney: Turning public health policy into ‘political football’ not helpful

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney responds to a question about municipalities and the provincial governments being on the same page when it comes to COVID-19 policy.

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Businesses can continue using COVID-19 QR codes as long as they are issued: Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says businesses who want to continue to use the Alberta COVID-19 vaccination QR code are allowed to do so as long as they are issued.

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Restrictions Exemption Program has been ‘extremely tough’ on rural Alberta businesses: Kenney

Premier Jason Kenney says the Restriction Exemption Program has been “extremely tough” on businesses in rural Alberta with low COVID-19 vaccine uptake.

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Kenney announces removal of mask mandates for Alberta students

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces that all mask mandates for children 12 and under will be removed.

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Alberta will continue lifting COVID-19 restrictions in phased approach: Kenney

Premier Jason Kenney announces the final two steps in relaxing COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta based on hospitalizations.

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Alberta expands COVID-19 vaccination eligibility for youth

Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping announces expanded eligibility for youth to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

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The COVID-19 trends that will decide B.C.’s path forward

Global’s Keith Baldrey looks at what COVID-19 trends B.C. officials will take into account, when deciding on which restrictions to ease.

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Philadelphia man accused of road rage shooting in Montgomery County

WHITEMARSH TWP, Pa. - A Philadelphia man is accused of shooting a driver in an apparent road rage incident last month on a highway in Montgomery County. Keith Choice, 31, was taken into custody on Tuesday after police said he shot another driver on the northbound side of State Route 309 in late January. According to investigators, a 65-year-old man was driving in the far left lane when Choice pulled up next to him and fired a single shot that hit the victim in the right upper arm. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESPolice said the bullet narrowly missed striking the victim's neck.

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GOP lawmaker apologizes for cursing at Democrat over mask-wearing

UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: Rep. Hal Rogers, R-Ky., talks with the media after a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the Capitol, February 25, 2015. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) WASHINGTON - A senior Republican lawmaker apologized late Tuesday for using an expletive when Democratic Rep.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto mayor greets the Jewish community for Passover

Toronto Mayor John Tory started Wednesday’s coronavirus briefing by extending greetings to the city’s Jewish community as they celebrate the beginning of Passover today. He said he will be attending two virtual celebrations as all public Passover celebrations throughout the city have been cancelled to encourage social and physical distancing and to avoid large gatherings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto mayor warns of hazards, fines for people littering used PPE

Toronto Mayor John Tory on Tuesday warned the public of the dangers of littering used personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face masks or gloves, during the spread of COVID-19, stating that not only is this littering, but this could increase risk of viral transmission.

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Coronavirus: Toronto libraries being turned into food banks for vulnerable residents

The City of Toronto has started to convert its closed libraries to food banks to help those more vulnerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto announces partnership to ensure food banks, drop-ins continue

Toronto Mayor John Tory announced on Monday the city had formed a partnership with corporate and community partners to ensure the food needs of vulnerable Torontonians are met, and that food banks, home delivery centres and food drop-ins will remain open. He said companies like Sobeys and Loblaws have donated food and other supplies.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Tory says city received reports of people not abiding by grocery store COVID-19 measures

Toronto Mayor John Tory said on Monday the city had received reports from some grocery stores of people not abiding by measures put in place to allow for physical distancing. He said that this included people who were not elderly shopping during the designated time for seniors, and people not keeping to the one-way aisles put in place in some stores.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto imposes $1,000 set fine for not complying with physical distancing rules

Toronto Mayor John Tory announced on Friday that the court has approved the city’s request to impose a $1,000 set fine for whoever is caught standing within less than two metres of someone they don’t live with in parks or public spaces. He said that amount was the maximum amount the court accepted and said it was another measure taken to lock down Toronto.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto mayor says he supports Ford’s decision to release COVID-19 projection models

Mayor of Toronto John Tory said on Friday that he supports the decision of Ontario’s premier Doug Ford to release the COVID-19 projection models so everybody has the information they need to make decisions to protect their families and loved ones. He said seeing the data left him “firmly resolved and determined” in following the recommendations of the city’s public health officer and the team of public servants working to protect the city of Toronto and stop the spread of COVID-19.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto experiences $65 million financial pressure every week due to COVID-19 lockdown

Toronto Mayor John Tory said on Friday that the city is experiencing an estimated financial pressure of $65 million each and every week the coronavirus crisis goes on. He said this pressure is driven by multiple closures and by things like reduced TTC revenue and relaxed parking regulations.

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₹2.6 lakh in Toronto for violating the 6 feet distance rule

TORONTO : The mayor of Canada’s most populous city said Thursday anyone caught walking within 6 feet (two meters) of another person in a Toronto public park or square may be subject to a fine of up to $5,000 Canadian (US$3,536).

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Coronavirus: Toronto mayor signs bylaw to enforce physical distancing at city parks, squares

Toronto Mayor John Tory has signed a bylaw that will allow enforcement officers to issue tickets to those who are violating orders relating to physical distancing due to coronavirus.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto mayor imposes 2 metre distancing bylaw in public parks

Toronto Mayor John Tory announced on Thursday that he had signed into effect a bylaw requiring people to keep at least two metres between each other in public parks as the city continues to put into place further measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Toronto amps up its COVID-19 response

Toronto’s top doctor is using every power she has to respond to the growing COVID-19 crisis. But with the new measures comes a need for assistance from other levels of government. Matthew Bingley reports.

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Coronavirus: Toronto officials increase health measures amid worsening pandemic

Toronto officials are taking steps to increase health measures in response to the worsening coronavirus pandemic, as the city has seen an increase of 500 per cent in the number of cases over the past two weeks.

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Toronto cancels city-led and permitted events to June 30

TORONTO, ONT – Canada's largest city, Toronto, announced Tuesday it is canceling all city-led and permitted events through June 30 amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto cancels all public events through June 30

Toronto Mayor John Tory announced on Tuesday the city would be cancelling all public events through June 30, including the Pride Parade, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the safety of the community.

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Coronavirus: City of Toronto cancels events through June 30, including Pride Parade

The City of Toronto has cancelled events through June 30 amid the coronavirus pandemic, including the annual Pride Parade.

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Coronavirus: Toronto issuing fines up to $5K for people using prohibited parks amenities

The City of Toronto has begun issuing fines for those who are using park amenities previously shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Public park trespassers in Toronto could face $750 fine

On Monday, Toronto Mayor John Tory warned that if people are caught defying city by-laws by continuing to use city parks and amenities closed due to COVID-19, they could be fined a minimum of $750.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Public park trespassers in Toronto could face $750 fine

On Monday, Toronto Mayor John Tory warned that if people are caught defying city by-laws by continuing to use city parks and amenities closed due to COVID-19, they could be fined a minimum of $750.

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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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