Rebekah TuchschererFusing a small protein to a natural blood clotting factor made the factor last significantly longer in the human body, according to a new clinical study that has raised hopes for a vastly improved treatment for hemophilia.

Currently, people with severe forms of hemophilia—a condition in which blood fails to clot properly—often infuse themselves at home with the clotting factor three to four times a week to prevent bleeding; the new fusion protein could decrease those treatments to just once a week.The therapy, which includes an experimental fusion protein named BIVV001, still hasn’t been shown to stop bleeding in hemophilia patients in a large-scale clinical trial, but the extended duration of the clotting factors has.

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Trump aide apologizes for video disparaging scientists battling coronavirus

Trump health appointee who used his position to launch political attacks and is accused of trying to muzzle a government publication apologized Tuesday for a video in which he reportedly disparaged scientists battling the coronavirus and warned of violence after the elections.Michael Caputo, the top spokesman for the Department of Health and Human Services, apologized to his staff for the Facebook video, said an administration official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal matters.The case of Caputo, a Trump loyalist and former New York political operative, has become the latest distraction for a White House still struggling to define its coronavirus response.

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9 new coronavirus cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka, local total reaches 770

coronavirus on Tuesday, six of which involve men who are between the ages of 18 and 34 in Barrie, Ont.The region’s new cases bring the local total case count up to 770, including 37 deaths. Staffer at Orillia, Ont.

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‘I shouldn’t have to make it fun!’: Paul Rudd warns millennials to ‘wear masks’ in coronavirus advice film

Friends star, who is dressed in a yellow hoodie, cap and carrying a skateboard in the video, introduces himself as a “actor and certified young person”.Rudd explains that New York governor Andrew Cuomo asked him to deliver the public health message: “He said ‘Paul, you gotta help. What are you like 26?’ And I didn’t correct him.“He’s just going off about how us millennials need to wear masks because, get this, apparently a lot of Covid is transmitted by us millennials.”The actor, who is originally from New Jersey, continued: “Masks they’re totally beast.

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Prince Edward Island reports two new cases of COVID-19, one of which is recovered

Two new cases of COVID-19 reported in P.E.I. as active caseload rises to nine Morrison says the child has already recovered from COVID-19.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The second case involves an essential worker in his 50’s who had recently travelled internationally and who has been isolating since arriving in the province.Morrison says the man does not work in the health-care sector.She says PEI has had 57 confirmed COVID-19 infections, one of which is considered active.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept.

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Coronavirus: 1 new case for Peterborough increases region’s total to 5 active cases

coronavirus was reported on Tuesday for the Peterborough area.Peterborough Public Health in its 4 p.m. update Tuesday reported its 110th overall case, after reporting three new cases on Monday.

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Coronavirus: Asymptomatic people clog testing line ups in Ottawa, officials say

coronavirus tests from Ottawa families has exhausted the city’s testing capacity as too many asymptomatic people are unnecessarily queuing for a test, according to health officials in the nation’s capital.Residents lining up to get tested for the novel coronavirus at Ottawa’s Brewer Assessment Centre are facing long lines and four-hour waits in some cases.The Ottawa Hospital, the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and Ottawa Public Health (OPH) said in a joint statement Tuesday that the Brewer site is seeing “record-setting volumes” of people looking for a coronavirus test. Ottawa reports 52 new coronavirus cases amid long wait times for testing Dr.

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More than 3,000 new cases of coronavirus and a further 27 deaths recorded in UK

if they entered an Aberdeen postcode. Health secretary Matt Hancock defended the system but admitted there were "operational challenges" to tackle. He also told MPs that it might be “a matter of weeks” before the testing problems are resolved.

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DA: Man killed son, daughter-in-law, then himself in New Hanover Twp.

NEW HANOVER TWP., Pa. - A man killed his son and his son’s wife before turning the gun on himself in New Hanover Township, prosecutors announced Tuesday.Investigators say Stephen Mihalcik, 56, died at Reading Hospital and Rebecca Hall Evans, 51, was found dead at the scene. Gerald Mihalcik, 78, was found at the scene, dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office.New Hanover police arrived at the home in the 2900 block of Reifsnyder Road in Gilbertsville around 8 p.m.

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Another day of chaos for coronavirus testing in Greater Manchester as the 'world-beating system' lets people down - again

As infection rates continue to rise across much of the region, a testing nightmare isn't what Greater Manchester needs.

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COVID-19 Scan for Sep 15, 2020

Preliminary data from a small study published today in Nature Medicine suggests convalescent plasma may have some efficacy in patients with severe COVID-19.The retrospective, propensity score-matched case-control study inv

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A look inside Manitoba’s new visiting shelters for seniors at personal care homes

Global News reporter Marek Tkach takes us through a visiting shelter for Manitoba seniors at personal care homes.

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Scarlett Johansson starrer Black Widow’s release date to be pushed to February 2021 amidst COVID 19?

Black Widow might face delay in release amidst the pandemic! Disney is considering a move of the Scarlett Johansson-starring film’s theatrical release date amidst the pandemic, according to reports by Deadline on Tuesday (September 15). According to Deadline, “Not everyone is ready to go back to the theater, and it’s going to take a long time before moviegoers are comfortable.

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DA: Man killed son, daughter-in-law, shoots self in New Hanover Twp.

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Smoke from West Coast wildfires reaches New York area

An annotated satellite image showing smoke from fires on the West Coast moving across the United States, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020.

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Madonna to direct, co-write biopic about herself

NEW YORK – A biopic about Madonna has found a uniquely qualified director: Madonna, herself.Universal Pictures announced Tuesday that the studio is developing an untitled film about the pop star that Madonna will direct and co-write with “Juno” scribe Diablo Cody. Madonna said she wants the film to convey “the incredible journey that life has taken me on as an artist, a musician, a dancer – a human being, trying to make her way in this world.”“The focus of this film will always be music," said Madonna in a statement.

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Trump aide's no-holds-barred style sparks new COVID-19 furor

WASHINGTON – A Trump health appointee who used his agency as a platform for political attacks and allegedly sought to muzzle a scientific publication has become the latest distraction for a White House still struggling to define its coronavirus response.Michael Caputo, the top spokesman at the Department of Health and Human Services, can be heard on an agency podcast asserting that Democrats don't want a coronavirus vaccine in order to punish President Donald Trump.Recent news reports also alleged that his office tried to muzzle a scientific weekly published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Coronavirus: 3 new cases reported in London-Middlesex: health unit

coronavirus, officials with the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported Wednesday.It brings the region’s total case count to 760, four more than the day before. The discrepancy, the health unit says, was due to the miscount of a confirmed case from several days ago that was only just added to the total tally.At least 678 people have recovered and 57 have died, with the most recent death on June 12.There are at least 25 known active cases in the region.

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Lawyer: Bolton will cooperate with any probe into his book

WASHINGTON – Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton will cooperate with any investigation related to the recent publication of his tell-all book, which the Justice Department has said contains classified information, his lawyer said Tuesday.The statement from Bolton's attorney, Charles Cooper, followed reports in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal that a federal grand jury had subpoenaed communications records from Simon & Schuster, which published Bolton's book, “The Room Where it Happened,” in June.

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TAMPA BAY, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play against the Carolina Panthers in the team’s second game of the year at 1 p.m.

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Apple debuts discount watch, but no new iPhones ... yet

SAN RAMON, Calif. – Apple introduced a cheaper version of its smartwatch, its latest attempt to broaden the appeal of its trend-setting products while many consumers are forced to scrimp during the coronavirus pandemic.The scaled-down Apple Watch follows on the heels of a budget iPhone the company released five months ago as the economy cratered and unemployment rates rose above the levels reached during the Great Recession more than a decade ago.Apple also took the wraps off a new high-end watch model, a next-generation iPad and a couple of new subscription services during a virtual event held Tuesday.

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World Series at Arlington, first time at one site since 1944

NEW YORK – The World Series will be played entirely at the Texas Rangers’ new ballpark in Arlington, Texas, as part of a bubble agreement between Major League Baseball and the players’ association, the first time the sport’s championship will be played entirely at one site since 1944.As part of an agreement finalized Tuesday, the Division Series, League Championship Series and World Series will be part of a bubble designed to minimize exposure to the coronavirus, which decimated the regular season and limited it to a 60-game schedule for each club.

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17 new COVID-19 cases in Manitoba Tuesday, some linked to care homes

coronavirus as of Tuesday morning, bringing the province’s total number of cases to 1,466.Health data shows 13 of the new cases are in the Winnipeg region, with two in the Southern Health region and one each in Interlake-Eastern and Prairie Mountain.One of the COVID-19 cases identified Tuesday is a health-care worker connected to the outbreak at Steinbach care home Bethesda Place, which is now linked to 14 cases, including six residents and eight staff. Manitoba First Nations on high alert following COVID-19 cases The province is warning of possible exposure at St.

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‘They’re walking in heaven hand-to-hand’: NC couple dies from COVID-19 minutes apart, holding hands

Darlene and Johnny Peoples holding hands in the COVID ICU. (Shane Peoples)A North Carolina couple died just minutes apart while holding hands after a month-long battle with COVID-19, according to their son, Shane Peoples.“Mom and dad lived hand-to-hand for 50 years, they died hand-to-hand, now they’re walking in heaven hand-to-hand,” Shane Peoples said of his parents, Darlene and Johnny Peoples.Darlene and Johnny started exhibiting symptoms of the novel coronavirus beginning in August, according to Shane.Johnny and Darlene Peoples.

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Wolf responds to judge's ruling on Pa.'s pandemic restrictions, promises to appeal

YORK, Pa. - Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Tuesday promised to appeal a federal judges ruling that struck down the state's pandemic restrictions and called them 'unconstitutional.'Wolf addressed the ruling during a press conference on election procedures Tuesday morning.On Monday, U.S.

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2 new cases of COVID-19 in Kingston region Tuesday, total active cases now at 5

COVID-19 in the region Tuesday.The cases were both found in women in their 20s.

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Saskatoon’s Las Palapas extends patio season after installation of new cover for patrons

patio season for restaurants and bars across Saskatchewan and Canada is usually only a handful of months.But because of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses have faced their struggles, while the government imposed social distancing protocols such as tables being six feet apart and no more than six people being seated per table.Las Palapas Resort Grill, which has been in Saskatoon for 15 years, recently installed a new tent-like cover for their main patio use in cooler temperatures.Since their reopening in early June, the response and support from the community has been a welcomed sight as the restaurant had some uncertainty, leading to the discussion of how to extend their patio season.

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These are the latest coronavirus infection rates for Greater Manchester - Oldham's is now the highest it has ever been

coronavirus outbreak began, the latest data for Greater Manchester shows.

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Coronavirus: Canada’s top doctor says government attempting to better reach young people

Canada’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Theresa Tam on Tuesday said the government is examining ways to better reach younger people as COVID-19 cases rise, especially among those in younger age groups, including social media and even gaming companies.

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Ottawa reports 52 new coronavirus cases amid long wait times for testing

coronavirus case count continues to soar amid “record-setting” testing volumes at the Brewer Assessment Centre.Ottawa Public Health (OPH) reported 52 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, down slightly from the 61 reported on Monday. Ottawa’s 61 new coronavirus cases are ‘concerning’, Mayor Watson says Ottawa also recorded four new deaths related to COVID-19, the highest single-day spike in deaths since late May.There are currently 362 active cases of the virus in Ottawa, according to OPH’s dashboard.The number of people with COVID-19 in hospital has dropped to nine, with no one currently in intensive care.One new coronavirus outbreak was declared at the St.

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Insurance scheme for frontline health workers fighting Covid-19 extended for 6 months

New Delhi: The Rs 50-lakh insurance cover to frontline health workers fighting COVID-19 has been extended for six months and till date, 61 claims have been processed and payments made, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.As many as 156 claims are under examination by the New India Assurance (NIA) Company Limited, and in 67 cases claims forms are yet to be submitted by the states, it said.The 'Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19' was announced on March 30 for 90 days. It was extended further for a period of 90 days i.e.

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People desperate for Coronavirus tests are turning up at 'very busy' Bolton Hospital A&E

asked to follow this guidance.All tests must be booked in advance and there are no walk-up or drop-in testing sites in Bolton.Bolton NHS Foundation Trust said there are currently 23 people with confirmed Covid in the hospital, along with 26 suspected cases. It is understood a clear pattern has emerged in the past week of middle-aged men needing hospital treatment for the virus.

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NJ sets US sports betting monthly record at $668M

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - New Jersey gamblers set a nationwide record for the most money bet on sports in a single month, plunking down almost $668 million in August on events including resurgent baseball, basketball and hockey seasons that had been interrupted by the coronavirus outbreak, figures released Monday showed.That smashed the previous record of $614 million set in Nevada in Nov.

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Automakers see growth in festive sales but rising covid cases could play spoiler

NEW DELHI : Cheered by the gradual uptick in retail sales from June, India’s automakers are expecting passenger vehicles and two-wheelers sales to further improve during the festive season but the rising cases of covid-19 pose a serious challenge, said senior executives of automobile manufacturing companies at CMO Dialogues, a webinar held by Mint on Tuesday.Demand for vehicles in the urban markets has to pick up in the coming months for the industry to witness a proper recovery, as most of the demand for passenger cars comes from cities, they added.Sales during festivals constitute around a fourth of the overall vehicle sales in a fiscal and most vehicle makers have increased production and wholesale of vehicles to build inventory at

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BC outdoor retailer MEC now has an American owner

Mountain Equipment Co-op, synonymous with BC’s outdoor lifestyle, is now owned by an American company. Aaron McArthur explains what happens next.

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Covid-19: 357 additional new cases, three further deaths

The Department of Health has confirmed that an additional 3 people with Covid-19 have died, while a further 357 cases of the virus have also been confirmed.

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Medicare for hormone therapies: Study finds huge variability

research has shown.Anecdotal evidence and nationwide surveys also support this conclusion.For example, according to a recent Trevor Project survey on a representative cohort of young transgender individuals in the United States, those who are able to affirm their gender identity are significantly less likely to attempt suicide than peers who are unable to do so.Yet there are numerous obstacles to affirming one’s correct gender.

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Paul Rudd gives hilarious coronavirus PSA urging millennials to wear masks

Paul Rudd conducted a comedic skit aimed at millennials in order to get them to wear masks amid the coronavirus pandemic. The public service announcement (PSA), sponsored by New York Gov.

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No new cases of Covid-19 in New Brunswick on Tuesday

coronavirus on Tuesday.Three cases of COVID-19 remain active, according to health officials. New Brunswick reports 1 new travel-related case of COVID-19 The most recent case was reported Monday.To date, the province has confirmed 194 cases of COVID-19 and has seen 189 recoveries.Health officials say 67,067 tests for the virus have been completed in New Brunswick.The Atlantic bubble remains in effect, permitting 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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COVID-19 update: 52 new cases and four new deaths reported in Ottawa

OTTAWA -- Ottawa public health is reporting 52 new cases of COVID-19 and four new deaths in Ottawa.

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Bihar reports 1,575 new COVID-19 cases, 1,514 more recoveries

PATNA : Bihar reported 1,575 fresh COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, taking the tally to over 1.61 lakh while the death toll mounted to 836 with five more fatalities, a bulletin issued by the health department said. As many as 1,514 patients have been cured of the disease on Tuesday, taking the total number of recoveries to 1,46,533, the bulletin said.With this the states recovery rate rose to 90.96 per cent on Tuesday from 90.91 per cent on Monday, it said.It has been rising since August 17, 2020 except for two consecutive days on September 3 and 4.

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3 new COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo, active cases remain at 68

coronavirus, raising the total number of cases to 1,531.At the same time, the agency also announced that three more people have been cleared of the virus, raising the total number of resolved cases to 1,343. Ontario reports 251 new coronavirus cases, almost half in Toronto and Peel Region There have been no COVID-19-related deaths reported in the area since Aug.

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New coronavirus testing site opens in Bolton - but council says it's 'not enough' as borough pleads for help from government

have reported being sent as far as Llandudno for a test, and a centre that was supposed to arrive at the Last Drop Village in Bolton on Saturday failed to show up.Bolton now has the highest coronavirus infection rate in the country at more than 190 cases per 100,000 people.

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The areas of Bolton with the highest number of new coronavirus cases

they do not believe there has been any single factor which has left the area with a heightened number of infections.

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Ontario reports 51 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting 51 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa.

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Only 4 states in India have more than 50,000 active Covid-19 cases: Govt

NEW DELHI : Covid-19 cases in India neared 50 lakh-mark on Tuesday with the total tally reaching 49,42,345. According to Union Health Ministry, there are only four states--Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh– having more than 50,000 active cases.

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Delhi records 4,263 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking tally to over 2.25 lakh

NEW DELHI : The national capital recorded 4,263 fresh COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, taking tally to over 2.25 lakh, with authorities conducting more than 62,000 coronavirus tests.Thirty-six more fatalities have been recorded, taking the death toll to 4,806, according to the latest bulletin issued by the Delhi health department.The active cases tally on Tuesday rose to 29,787 from 28,641 the previous day.Over 62,000 COVID-19 tests were conducted in the national capital on Monday, authorities said.The death toll from COVID-19 in Delhi stood at 4,770 on Monday.The bulletin on Tuesday said the death toll from coronavirus infection has risen to 4,806 and the total number of cases has climbed to 2,25,796.This story has been published from a wire

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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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