Ontario’s premier Ford denies he’s downplaying any perceived resurgence of COVID-19, says province doing ‘fairly well’

The undefeated Birmingham Stallions battle the Tampa Bandits this weekend on FOX. (FOX Sports) WASHINGTON - Two of the USFL’s top teams battle this weekend in a primetime showdown.

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating after a dead shark was apparently gutted and hung in the courtyard of a Florida high school.Alex AuBuchon, PIO for FWC's Northeast region, said five students at Ponte Vedra High School apparently hung the dead shark from the rafters of the school's courtyard around 9 p.m. Wednesday night.

NEW YORK - Kimberly Alarcon will have an extra-special Mother’s Day this year after recently giving birth to twin girls — who were the New York mother’s third consecutive set of twins conceived naturally.Alarcon, 37, and her husband, John, 43, welcomed fraternal twin girls Kenzy and Kenzley on April 25 at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York. They left the hospital on Wednesday evening, eager for the newborns to join their older siblings: Brittney, 17, Sarah, 13, Hunter, 10, twins Zachary and Zoey, 6, and twins Oliver and Olivia, 4. The couple is also fostering a nephew named King, who is 3."(The kids) couldn’t jump on me like they normally would, but you know, it was nice.

PHILADELPHIA - A teenage boy and girl were injured in a broad daylight shooting Thursday in North Philadelphia, according to police. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 1000 block of Seybert Mall around noon for reports of gunfire. Investigators said a boy and girl, both 17-years-old, suffered gunshot wounds to the right leg.

SEATTLE - Seattle Police have arrested a burglary suspect after they say he shot himself in the head while trying to run away from the scene of a break-in in a north Seattle neighborhood. A man told police he heard sounds coming from his garage around 7 a.m. on Wednesday.

The coronavirus pandemic put life into perspective for many but for one Neilston mum, it inspired a change of career.

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SZA has deleted her TikTok account for Mental Health Awareness Month after posting a series of tweets highlighting the horrible treatment she’s received at the hands of internet trolls.Last weekend, the TDE singer was one of the many artists in attendance at this year’s Met Gala at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.However, a number of fans have since taken to social media to call SZA out for attending the charity event, recalling a tweet she posted last month: “Not going to any more award shows or events til my album out.”The follow-up to SZA’s 2017 debut album ‘CTRL’ is still yet to arrive, although she did tell Vogue (via Hypebeast) on the red carpet at the Met Gala that her new LP is “ready to go, more than I’ve ever felt before”, adding that “this summer, it’ll be like a… it’ll be a SZA Summer.”This wasn’t enough for fans, though, who gave the singer-songwriter a hard time about her decision to go to the Met Gala given that her new album hasn’t been released.“I swear to God if I didn’t accidentally fall in love w music .. I would NEVER EVER COME OUTSIDE,” SZA tweeted in response yesterday (May 4).“Ya’ll suck the joy and life out of EVERYTHING.

MIAMI - The U.S. Coast Guard is seeing more Haitian migrants trying to reach the Florida coast by boat. And many migrants do not survive the dangerous journey. On Monday, I got to go up in the air on a routine search-and-rescue flight out of Coast Guard Air Station Miami.

Ukraine as the U.S. looks to target Russian generals through intelligence sharing."Our military knows well that the United States, Britain and NATO permanently supply the Ukrainian army with intelligence data and other parameters.

Francis Decero, 25 (Philadelphia Police Department)PHILADELPHIA - Police say they are investigating a homicide after the body of a missing man was found in South Philadelphia on Wednesday. Francis Decero, 25, had been reported missing after he was last seen at his home on Apr. 26, 2022 just before midnight.

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highly publicised trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard — as it clogs social media feeds and headlines around the world — will be the first time many people will have heard of a mental health condition called borderline personality disorder. Amber Heard testifies during the ongoing libel trial They heard about it like this. As part of Depp’s defence, an expert witness testified that in the course of two sessions, she had diagnosed Heard with two “overlapping” disorders.

Sharon Osbourne has shared a picture of herself in bed attached to a drip after catching Covid-19 from husband Ozzy.The former X-Factor judge, 69, flew back to Los Angeles after learning that her husband, 73, had been struck down with Covid-19 last week, but she ended up contracting the illness herself along with their daughter Kelly. Sharon has updated her fans with an image of herself hooked up to an IV whilst cosying up in bed with her pet dog Elvis. Sharon was worried about her husband Ozzy, who suffers from Parkinson's disease, when she headed home to LA to care for him and the reality TV star shared earlier this week that the whole household, including daughter Kelly, had contracted Covid-19.

The national capital on Thursday witnessed 1,365 fresh coronavirus cases and zero fatality due to the infection , while the positivity rate was 6.35 per cent.

COVID-19 hospitalizations and 18 additional deaths linked to the disease.The Health Department says 2,119 people are in hospital with COVID-19, after 150 people were admitted and 207 were discharged. Quebec to end mask mandate May 14, citing ‘better and better’ COVID-19 trend It says 64 people are in intensive care, a decline of 14 from the day before.Health officials say 1,416 new cases were confirmed with PCR testing and that 11.6 per cent of tests analyzed Wednesday were positive.

LOS ANGELES - It was a double unmasking on Wednesday night’s new episode of "The Masked Singer" and that meant double the surprises and double the shock value. In the seventh series’ new episode, two contestants were forced to "take it off" and be revealed — and this time it was the Queen Cobras and Space Bunny who would leave the competition.But who were the contestants under the masks?The first celebrity to be eliminated was Space Bunny, who was costumed as a fuzzy rabbit decked out in astronaut gear. Underneath the mask was Grammy-award winning icon and singer Shaggy. Space Bunny in "The Masked Singer" episode airing Wed. May 4 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Vicky White, inset, is a corrections officer wanted in connection with Casey White's escape after allegedly driving away from the jail with him on April 29. (Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office) Vicky White allegedly walked out of the Lauderdale County Detention Center last week "with no care in the world" as accused killer Casey Cole White followed her into her marked police vehicle.The two are suspected of swapping out the ride for a copper Ford Edge SUV and vanishing – kicking off a U.S.

Flu infections are increasing in Canada – an unusual trend for this time of year when cases typically are in decline.

Bizzo plans to help service-preneurs to digitally build, scale and organise their businesses.

Q4FY22, the company garnered a gross premium of ₹3,689.15 crore up from ₹2,704.54 crore in Q3FY22 and ₹3,261.82 crore in Q4FY21. Net premium jumped to ₹3,473.77 crore against ₹2,556.82 crore in Q3FY22 and ₹2,620.44 crore in Q4FY22. The company's premium earned was robust at ₹2,621.17 crore in Q4FY22 against ₹663.82 crore in Q4FY21.

SARS-CoV-2 waves in over 1,30,000 Covid-19 patients.

FILE-Mifepristone, the abortion pill known as RU 486. (Photo by James Leynse/Corbis via Getty Images) SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - It took two trips over state lines, navigating icy roads and a patchwork of state laws, for a 32-year-old South Dakota woman to get abortion pills last year.For abortion-seekers like her, such journeys, along with pills sent through the mail, will grow in importance if the Supreme Court follows through with its leaked draft opinion that would overturn the landmark Roe v.

A pothole is pictured here on a street. (Photo by Ben Hasty/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images) Ever been the victim of a pothole? That sinking feeling when you drive full speed over a deep rut in the road never fails to give a fearful jolt.Between the risk of bottoming out or damaging a tire, those fears aren’t so outlandish, based on a variety of statistics.TRAFFIC IS NOW THE WORST IN THESE 5 U.S. CITIES – IS YOURS HERE?For all those who are setting off on spring and summer road trips this year — and at the peak of pothole season — here are a few key things to know before hitting the road.In 2021, one in 10 drivers who hit a pothole sustained enough damage to warrant repairs, according to a new survey from AAA.The average $600 price tag on pothole-related repairs — last year alone — cost drivers a total of $26.5 billion, said AAA. Pothole victims are also likely to have a second incident requiring repairs, bringing attention to the need for winter road repairs."Winter roads will likely give way to pothole-laden obstacle courses," Greg Brannon, AAA’s director of automotive engineering, said in a statement. "When a vehicle hits a pothole with any kind of force, the tires, wheels and suspension get the brunt of the impact and fixing any of those items is pricey."AAA received 1.8 million tire-related roadside assistance calls in the winter and spring of 2021, the organization said.NY MAN CYCLING ACROSS AMERICA FALLS IN LOVE WITH CINCINNATIPotholes are formed from moisture collected in cracks and crevices that expand and contract due to cool temperature fluctuation. The weight of passing vehicles breaks up the pavement, eventually creating a deep hole known for wreaking havoc mostly on tires, alignment,

COVID on Thursday, with 205 in intensive care.This is down by 22 for hospitalizations but an increase of six for ICUs since the previous day. Last Thursday, there were 1,661 hospitalizations with 202  in ICU.According to latest data for hospitalizations, 57 per cent were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for COVID-19. For those in ICUs, 35 per cent were admitted for other reasons.

World Health Organization is estimating that nearly 15 million died directly or indirectly from COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021.WHO provided a range of 13.3 million deaths to 16.6 million between Jan. 1, 2020, and Dec.

The study, published last week in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology, examined air and surface samples during an environmental surveillance programme from August 2020 until April 2021 at the University of Michigan (U-M) in the US. 

died of Covid-19 as well as those who died as an indirect result of the outbreak, including people who could not access healthcare for other conditions. 

LONDON - The World Health Organization is estimating that nearly 15 million people were killed either by the coronavirus or by its impact on overwhelmed health systems in the past two years, more than double the official death toll of 6 million. Most of the fatalities were in Southeast Asia, Europe and the Americas.In a report released on Thursday, the U.N.

#WATCH TMC is spreading rumours about CAA that it won't be implemented on ground, but I would like to say that we'll implement CAA on ground the moment Covid wave ends...Mamata Didi wants infiltration...CAA was, is & will be a reality:Union Home minister Amit Shah in Siliguri, WB pic.twitter.com/E1rYvN9bHM

Sharon Osbourne has taken to social media to give fans a health update after testing positive for coronavirus.The former X Factor judge, 69, revealed she caught the virus after flying home to LA to care for husband Ozzy Osbourne, who had previously contracted Covid.Black Sabbath star Ozzy, 73, is now on the mend and Sharon is still battling the illness.She shared a picture of herself on social media in bed with her pet dogs, television remotes and with a drip connected to her arm.In true Sharon fashion, she wrote "f*** Covid".Fans of the TV personality rushed to their keyboards to send a message to Sharon.One fan penned: "Get well soon."Another added: "Feel better soon Sharon! My mom is just getting over it too. In her 70’s.

LVIV, Ukraine - Ukraine's military said Thursday that it recaptured some areas in the south and repelled Russian attacks in the east, as a bloody battle raged at a steel mill in Mariupol where Ukrainian troops are holed up in tunnels and bunkers, fending off a Russian onslaught.Ten weeks into a devastating war, Ukrainian and Russian forces are fighting village by village, as Moscow struggles to gain momentum in the eastern industrial heartland of the Donbas. Russia switched its focus to that region — where Moscow-backed separatists have fought Ukrainian forces for years — after a stiffer than expected resistance bogged its troops down and thwarted its initial goal of overrunning the capital.In an interview with The Associated Press on Thursday, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said he hadn’t expected the Russian offensive to "drag on this way." Some Russian troops used ally Belarus as a launch pad for the invasion on Feb.

FALLS CHURCH, Va. - Amber Heard testified through tears Wednesday in a Fairfax County, Virginia courtroom about the abuse she said she suffered at the hands of Johnny Depp as the defamation trial involving the one-time Hollywood couple continues.Heard is expected back on the stand Thursday. During her testimony Wednesday as she took the stand for the first time in the trial, Heard spoke about how the couple met during their work on the film "The Rum Diary" and how they began dating while doing a press tour for the film's release in 2011.Outside of the courtroom, crowds of mostly Johnny Depp supporters lined up early Wednesday and again Thursday, in hopes of being allowed inside for the testimony.

FILE IMAGE - Recording artist Machine Gun Kelly performs during a stop of his Tickets to My Downfall tour at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on Oct. 16, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Covid-19 pandemic killed almost 15 million people in 2020 and 2021, the World Health Organization has estimated.

New estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) show that the full death toll associated directly or indirectly with the COVID-19 pandemic (described as “excess mortality”) between 1 January 2020 and 31 December 2021 was approximately 14.9 million (range 13.3 million to 16.6 million). 

Ontario’s chief medical officer of health says he will be recommending that the province extend remaining mask mandates — in settings such as hospitals, long-term care and public transit — for another four weeks.Dr. Kieran Moore told The Canadian Press in an interview Thursday that he will be submitting that proposal to the government, and he believes it will help protect people living and working in vulnerable sectors through the worst of the sixth wave.Premier Doug Ford said earlier on Thursday he would have “no problem” extending the remaining mask mandates beyond the current expiry date of April 27 if that’s what Moore recommends.

Toronto Mayor John Tory tests positive for COVID-19 His remarks came ahead of expected new modelling on COVID-19 from the province’s expert pandemic advisory group.Ontario reported 1,392 people in hospital with COVID-19 on Wednesday and 177 in intensive care, compared with 1,332 hospitalizations and 182 people in ICUs the previous day.There were 4,589 new infections reported, though access to PCR tests is limited and the scientific director of the COVID-19 Science Advisory Table has said wastewater surveillance suggests the province is seeing between 100,000 and 120,000 new daily cases.

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations is taking a toll on health-care workers across the country.As provinces grapple with a sixth wave of the pandemic, a growing number of doctors, nurses and other hospital staff are calling in sick with COVID-19, raising concerns about the availability and quality of care for patients.Dr. Gerald Evans, infectious disease specialist at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont., said hospitals across the province are struggling with staffing levels, despite government officials, including Premier Doug Ford and Health Minister Christine Elliot, saying the province is equipped to handle the surge.

Dr. Kieran Moore was on a “planned personal trip” last week amid calls to address the sixth wave of COVID-19 in the province.“While away, he was in regular contact with his team, including an acting chief medical officer of health as well as associate chief medical officers of health and other ministry officials who continued to assess public health indicators and advise government accordingly,” a spokesperson for the Ministry of Health told Global News in an email.The news was first reported by CityNews early Tuesday. The report said Moore took a trip to the Dominican Republic.

Montreal-based study estimates Quebec saw up to 32,000 new daily COVID-19 cases last week Other provinces have resisted calls to prolong or reimpose public health restrictions, even as cases have risen in some parts of the country.Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday that his province, which has seen a one-week, 30 per cent rise in hospitalizations, can manage what he described as a “little spike” in COVID-19. Ford said a combination of increased hospital capacity and the advent of antiviral drugs have left the province better prepared.“We expected a little spike,” Ford said.

Doug Ford says the province is in the midst of “a little spike” of COVID-19 but that it is manageable.The COVID-19 hospitalizations reported today in Ontario are up roughly 30 per cent compared to a week ago.The province is reporting 857 people in hospital with the virus today, compared with 655 last Monday. Ontario COVID update: 857 people in hospital, 168 in intensive care There is also a small increase in the number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care — to 168 from 158 a week ago.When asked about the situation today at an unrelated announcement, Ford said the “little spike” was expected and that he will continue to follow the advice of the chief medical officer of health.He says the province has added more acute care beds and now has antiviral pills available, so it is well prepared.“We’ve also built up hospital capacity — 3,100 acute care beds, we’re better prepared,” he said.

COVID-19 cases.The province reported bumps in virus cases and hospitalizations on Thursday and wastewater monitoring suggests cases have been rising throughout the month.NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says the “complete silence” from the government and chief medical officer of health is disconcerting and called on them to provide guidance.

COVID-19 pandemic, one expert says.Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious diseases expert with University Health Network, said if you look around the province, and at “wastewater signals,” it is “pretty clear that there’s a growing burden of COVID in many communities across the province.”Bogoch said the “signals are very clear.”Data released on March 17 by the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table said the province’s wastewater signal had stopped declining and was increasing slightly.