COVID cases on Thursday, as positive infections continue to surge daily amid the highly contagious Omicron variant. The provincial case total now stands at 639,341.For comparison, last Thursday saw 1,290 new cases and the previous Thursday saw 780.Over the last three days, there were 1,808 new cases reported Wednesday, 1,429 on Tuesday, and 1,536 on Monday.

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COVID cases on Wednesday, as daily positive infections continue to rise amid the highly contagious Omicron variant. The provincial case total now stands at 661,563.For comparison, last Wednesday saw 1,808 new cases and the previous Wednesday saw 1,009.

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UK reduces Covid-19 self-isolation to 7 days for most in England

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Pfizer vaccine is approved for kids age five to 11 fight against Covid

The Pfizer vaccine has been given approval in the UK for use on children as young as five-years-old.

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More Ontario health units reallocating COVID resources amid Omicron

COVID-19 testing and contact tracing as cases surge due to the highly transmissible Omicron variant.Niagara Region Public Health said it is beginning to shift resources away from contact tracing to delivering booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines, which it said can “better blunt” the Omicron wave.Growing case numbers are making it difficult for people to access testing in a timely manner, which in turn is delaying the identification of cases for followup, the health unit said.At the same time, Omicron has shortened the time between exposure and becoming contagious, making it less likely health officials can intervene early enough to break the chains of transmission, it said.

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Scottish Government announces 11 deaths and 2434 covid cases in last 24 hours

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Christmas delays and cancellations expected as rail company hit by Covid and ‘industrial relations issues’

Staff sickness caused by Covid-19 and ‘industrial relations issues’ could lead to last-minute delays and cancellations, a rail company has warned.

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JOHANNESBURG - South Africa's noticeable drop in new COVID-19 cases in recent days may signal that the country's dramatic omicron-driven surge has passed its peak, medical experts say.Daily virus case counts are notoriously unreliable, as they can be affected by uneven testing, reporting delays and other fluctuations. But they are offering one tantalizing hint — far from conclusive yet — that omicron infections may recede quickly after a ferocious spike.South Africa has been at the forefront of the omicron wave and the world is watching for any signs of how it may play out there to try to understand what may be in store.After hitting a high of nearly 27,000 new cases nationwide on Thursday, the numbers dropped to about 15,424 on Tuesday.

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Justin Trudeau, health officials to provide pandemic update as Omicron surge continues

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‘The Bachelorette’ Bosses Make Some Changes Mid-Show As Viewers Criticize COVID-19 Rules During Finale

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Federal government deeply concerned by rising Omicron cases, says Public Safety Min.

COVID-19 variant is prompting more provinces to reinstate and tighten public health restrictions, with new regulations taking effect this week.Quebec reported a record number of cases for the third day in a row, with the Omicron variant accounting for nearly 80 per cent of the 5,043 new infections.Public Security Minister Genevieve Guilbault says she has asked Ottawa for military help to accelerate the province’s mass vaccination campaign.Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair says the rising case counts in Quebec and across Canada are deeply concerning and the federal government will work with the province.

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Omicron COVID-19 cases drop in South Africa, potentially signaling end of surge

South Africa’s noticeable drop in new COVID-19 cases in recent days may signal that the country’s dramatic Omicron-driven surge has passed its peak, medical experts say.Daily virus case counts are notoriously unreliable, as they can be affected by uneven testing, reporting delays and other fluctuations. But they are offering one tantalizing hint — far from conclusive yet — that Omicron infections may recede quickly after a ferocious spike.South Africa has been at the forefront of the Omicron wave and the world is watching for any signs of how it may play out there to try to understand what may be in store.After hitting a high of nearly 27,000 new cases nationwide on Thursday, the numbers dropped to about 15,424 on Tuesday.

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East Med region's Covid death total to rise above 314,000 by year end: WHO

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Chinese city locks down 13 million residents to fight Covid outbreak

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What India's Covid panel chief says on booster shots amid Omicron concern

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Woman, 48, who died of Covid wrote 'goodbye list' before being put on ventilator

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Back pain among eight Omicron Covid-19 symptoms worried Brits should never ignore

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Health Minister Gillian Keegan appears to backtrack on New Year plans on BBC Breakfast

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Parents are being urged to look for signs of a little known condition affecting some children after Covid.

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Inside Kate Garraway's 'difficult' Christmas plans as Derek recovers from Covid at home

Kate Garraway's Christmas will look a lot different to last years after her husband Derek Draper finally returned home after battling Covid in hospital.The Good Morning Britain presenter has been adjusting to the "new normal" following her husbands return home and is hoping she can take Derek to Chorley to visit his family this Christmas.Kate told Woman's Own magazine how things will be different for herself and their 15-year-old daughter, Darcey and 12-year-old son, Billy.She said: "This year, we have got him home - and fingers crossed we can keep him home."Of course, he's not going to be putting on his Santa costume, going out with Darcey for a father-and-daughter Christmas shop or the same with Billy."She explained: "None of those things

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Monthly rentals in co-living properties down 10-25% post Covid: Report

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Omicron scare: Delhi begins genome sequencing of all Covid positive cases

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Omicron alert: State-wise Covid curbs you must know during holiday season

Omicron coronavirus variant tally reached 213 on Wednesday, several states have taken to reimpose some Covid-19 restrictions to prevent further spread of the infection.

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'Get real!' Brian May fumes at 'deluded souls' who think Covid is fake amid health battle

Brian May has spared no courtesy for Covid-deniers, sharing on his Instagram page: "I quickly lose patience with the deluded souls who call it a ‘fake’ pandemic.

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How Greater Manchester's coronavirus rates compare to rest of England as cases soar

New data has revealed that over 90 per cent of local areas in the UK have seen a steady increase in Covid infection rates.

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UK GDP recovers from Covid faster than previously thought despite 3Q downgrade

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Consumer confidence drops, driven by Covid concerns

Irish consumer confidence dropped again in December, as concerns around Covid-19 and the cost of living intensified.

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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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