[RELATED: Everything you need to know about Osceola County’s back-to-school plan]Polk County Schools and Volusia County Schools will also require face coverings on campus when students return amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Face coverings will be required for Polk County students K-12 when they are on school grounds or on district-provided transportation.This does not include when a student is involved in an activity when a face covering would not be appropriate.Polk district officials said school employees will help students with the new safety measure.The district will also grant exemptions to students with medical waivers.School officials in Volusia County said face coverings will be worn by students, employees, and visitors while on school.

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Here’s what to expect on the first day of LaunchEd for Orange County students

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Thousands of Orange County students will be the first to return to school in Central Florida on Monday during the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. All 212,000 students will start the new year learning online through the district's "LaunchED@Home" digital learning program before transitioning to the learning option they chose on August 21. To prepare for digital learning, the school district made enhancements to Canvas, the learning platform, and inside classrooms, including a camera to show documents virtually, a microphone to convert audio digitally, and adding more bandwidth to the district's servers. Maurice Draggon, the district's director of digital learning, said the increased capacity will help as thousands of

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Fake driver's licenses flooding into US from China, other countries, US says

ALEXANDRIA, VA - July 13: Intellicheck Mobilisa, a security technology company that is developing ways to recognize and prevent the fake identification cards in Washington, D.C. on July 13, 2011.

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Coronavirus: Many questions remain as German students head back to school

coronavirus pandemic, the country’s famous sense of “Ordnung” has given way to uncertainty, with a hodgepodge of regional regulations that officials acknowledge may or may not work. Coronavirus: Here’s how each province, territory is handling back-to-school “There can’t, and never will be 100 per cent certainty,” said Torsten Kuehne, the official in charge of schools in Pankow, Berlin’s most populous district where 45,000 students go back to school Monday.

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Police: 19-year-old shot three times in Frankford

Philadelphia police investigate a 19-year-old shot three times in Frankford. FRANKFORD - A 19-year-old male is in critical but stable condition after he was shot three times in Frankford.The victim was found suffering three gunshot wounds on the 1800 block of Pratt Street just after 2:30 Sunday morning, officials said.Philadelphia police investigate a 19-year-old shot three times in Frankford.

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Staff members, parents anxious as Orange County students get ready for virtual learning

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – In less than 48 hours, schools in Orange County will be starting.Parents say this has been a stressful and busy weekend preparing.[BACK TO SCHOOL: 4 things Orange County Public Schools wants parents to know before Monday]“My freshman, especially, is kind of in full panic mode, like, how is this going to work?” Sandy Siegel said.Siegel told News 6 that she has two sons in high school in Orange County Public Schools -- one a freshman and the other entering his senior year of high school.Siegel said preparing for the start of this school year, has looked different than years past, adding that there’s no need for school supplies with students starting virtually from home.[BACK TO SCHOOL: Family prepares for Orange County

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Covid-19 vaccine may be only partially effective, warns Fauci

Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious diseases expert, said on Friday."We don't know yet what the efficacy might be.

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‘Divisive conversation’: Saskatchewan premier understands back-to-school worries

back-to-school plan are legitimate, the premier said Friday as doctors added to calls for more safety measures when schools reopen in September.Premier Scott Moe said the province’s chief medical officer and his team are looking at whether wearing masks should be mandatory for students and staff because of the COVID-19 pandemic.“There’s a large number of people that want mandatory masks in schools. There’s also a large number of people that don’t want mandatory masks in schools,” Moe said in an interview Friday.

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Russia all set to launch world's first COVID-19 vaccine next week, 'hope they have tested it', says Fauci

world's first COVID-19 vaccine next week, according to reports. The vaccine was developed by Gamaleya Research Institute and the Russian Defence Ministry.

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The Aberdeen 8 named as stars issue apology over Dons' coronavirus fiasco

Aberdeen players involved in the club's coronavirus fiasco have issued an apology to fans, boss Derek McInnes, Nicola Sturgeon and Scotland's NHS staff.The group has been named as Sam Cosgrove, Scott McKenna, Craig Bryson, Jonny Hayes, Bruce Anderson, Dylan McGeouch, Michael Devlin and Matty Kennedy.Two of the eight tested positive for Covid-19 following a night out in the virus-hit Granite City last Saturday, which then forced the remaining six into a fortnight's self-isolation.The Dons' Saturday fixture with St Johnstone has been postponed following pressure from the Scottish Government, with First Minister reading the riot act over the "completely unacceptable" behaviour.In a statement released on Saturday afternoon, the group have said

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Orange County schools want students to test computer or iPad before virtual learning starts

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Schools wants students to test their computer or iPad before virtual learning starts on Monday.The first nine days of school will be virtual learning for students who are participating in the LaunchED@Home and students who are enrolled in face-to-face instruction.There is no penalty if a student can’t participate during the first nine days.“I want to thank you in advance for your patience and your partnership. Have a happy and safe weekend,” Dr.

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Coronavirus: City of Lethbridge requires face coverings in over a dozen city-owned facilities starting Friday

Canada to release mask guidelines for children, recommend them for kids aged 10+ On Friday, more than a dozen facilities began the mandate, including:[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The city recommends checking in with swimming pools, CASA, the Lethbridge Animal Shelter, the Southern Alberta Art Gallery, the Multicultural Centre and the Cor Van Raay YMCA before attending to find out their individual masking policiesAll aforementioned facilities have been provided with disposable masks, but Harper says they strongly encourage the public to get in the habit of bringing their own.Children under two years old won’t be required to wear them, nor will individuals who can’t remove or place the coverings

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Central Okanagan schools preparing for September

Parents have now had a week to digest the B.C. government’s back-to-school plan for September.Global News asked some B.C.

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Central Okanagan Public Schools preparing for September

”We believe school will be available for in class instruction for all in the safest way possible and will meet the ministry’s expectations,” said Central Okanagan Public Schools Superintendent Kevin Kaardal.

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NBA playoff picture comes into a bit more focus

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The NBA playoff picture is getting a little clearer.Brooklyn secured one of the last two playoff spots in the Eastern Conference on Friday, defeating Sacramento 119-106. That leaves Orlando and Washington as the last two teams contending for one spot in the East, with the Magic needing only one more win or one Wizards loss to clinch.Orlando and Washington were both playing later Friday.For the Nets, the clinching comes as something to savor in a topsy-turvy season.Kevin Durant couldn’t play at all because of his recovery from Achilles surgery -- yet still got a $1 million contract bonus because Brooklyn made the postseason.

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4 things Orange County Public Schools wants parents to know before Monday

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – On Monday morning, 212,000 students enrolled in Orange County Public Schools will be starting the 2020-2021 school year by logging on virtually on the district’s LaunchEd at home platform. Then on Aug. 21, about 37% of students will return to face-to-face learning. Orange County Public Schools held a news conference at the Academic Center for Excellence with four important things they wanted parents to know ahead of school starting Monday morning. "We know that this start may be choppy and a little rough," said Orange County Public Schools spokesperson Scott Howat.

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Special education students are not just falling behind in the pandemic—they’re losing key skills, parents say

Washington Post (August 5)Special education students are not just falling behind in the pandemic—they’re losing key skills, parents sayParents across the country who have students with special education needs say the stakes are high if schools do not reopen soon. They say their children are not just falling behind academically but are missing developmental milestones and losing key skills necessary for an independent life.In the conversations about whether to reopen school buildings — or even how to shape virtual learning — parents of special education students fear that the unique needs of their children are not being urgently considered.

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Waterloo public school board extends opt-out deadline

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Learning pods available for students at Orlando community centers

ORLANDO, Fla. – Some local parents who are too apprehensive to send their children back to brick-and-mortar schools as the state continues to report thousands of new COVID-19 cases per day have opted to use learning pods instead.The idea behind the learning pod concept is to gather a group of a few students together and their parents pay for a tutor who will teach the children in the pod exclusively through the semester.To provide parents with more options, the city of Orlando has announced that it will also be creating learning pods for the upcoming semester.There will be two nine-student pods at six of the city’s community centers starting Monday, the same day Orange County Public Schools begins its semester virtually.The pods will

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Sask. education minister ‘very comfortable’ with safety, mental health balance for return to school

school is more than just an education – it provides a sense of familiarity and stability.“Children thrive in consistent environments,” said registered doctoral psychologist Kristi Wright. “Whether that be at home, in the classroom, in the field or rink, recitals, wherever.”Although the coronavirus pandemic has thrown off this consistency, Wright noted that the start of every new school year forces a child to adapt to new surroundings.

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Cuomo says all schools in New York can reopen

NEW YORK - Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.The announcement clears the way for schools to offer at least some days of in-person classes, alongside remote learning.

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Hillsborough County schools not reopening no ‘the right decision', Gov. DeSantis says

ORLANDO, Fla. – In a one-on-one interview Friday with News 6 anchor Matt Austin, Florida Gov.

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Michelle Obama Encourages People to Be Honest About Their Mental Health During Uncertain Times

Michelle Obama took to Instagram to clarify a comment she made during an episode of The Michelle Obama Podcast regarding her mental health amid a time of uncertainty in America. In a note to her followers, the former First Lady assured everyone that she is doing just fine and shed light on the importance of acknowledging one's emotions during this time of unrest.

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Face coverings for secondary school students a possibility

The Department of Education is considering advice from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre that could result in all secondary school students wearing face coverings.

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UK weather: How to stay cool in coronavirus face mask as stifling heatwave hits

The UK is basking in a heatwave that will send temperatures soaring to almost 40C, but it comes as many of us wear a face mask to protect against coronavirus.

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Back to school: tracking new coronavirus cases in Orange County students

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Orange County said it will be tracking new cases of the coronavirus in school-aged children as the school year begins on Monday.Dr. Raul Pino said his team was in the process of creating a baseline for pediatric coronavirus case and adding new details to the tracking model, so they can recognize when there is an outbreak and where it might be.“Age group, gender, what schools are they in, what ZIP Codes do they live in,” Pino told News 6.

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Coronavirus: Lethbridge schools prepare for mandatory masks

Alberta School Councils Association president Brandi Rai says despite this week’s announcement that masks will be mandatory this year for Alberta students in grades four to 12, many parents are still concerned by the lack of preparation for COVID-19. Alberta Grade 4-12 students, teachers will be required to wear masks in schools this fall “We can put these measures in place.

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Alaska Airlines no longer making face mask exemptions, banning passengers who refuse

LOS ANGELES - Alaska Airlines has intensified its mask mandate as the coronavirus pandemic continues, requiring all passengers over the age of 2 to wear a facial covering — with no exceptions.RELATED: Major airlines call for COVID-19 testing to restore US-Europe travelThe Seattle-based airline announced the change on Wednesday, confirming that all customers must wear a cloth mask or facial covering over their mouth and nose at all times during the travel journey, other than while briefly eating or drinking. The latest health and safety update takes effect on Friday.If a passenger is “unable or unwilling” to wear a mask, they will not be allowed to travel, Alaska warned.

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Moose Jaw schools saving $125K by cutting custodial staff’s hours during pandemic

Moose Jaw will start the school year during the coronavirus pandemic with less cleaning than the year prior.Starting Aug. 15, the Prairie South School Division (PSSD) is cutting the hours of its custodial staff by 20 hours a day, according to CUPE, which represents the workers.“It’s concerning because right now we’re in the middle of a pandemic as schools are reopening,” said Judy Henley, president of CUPE Saskatchewan.“As the government said on Tuesday there’s going to be enhanced cleaning.

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Study: Grandparents Raising Kids Face More Challenges.

ABC News (8/4, Bea) reports a recent study published in Pediatrics finds that compared to children with parents acting as primary caretakers, children raised by grandparents “were more likely to be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, have a history of adverse childhood experiences or developmental problems, and were more likely to suffer from ‘poor temperament’ – becoming frustrated or easily angered.” However, the authors “say their data shows that grandparents are resilient, despite these greater challenges.” There was no difference between grandparents “and parent-headed households when asked how they saw themselves and the day-to-day demands of parenting.” Still, “grandparents face additional challenges when raising

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Mandatory masks to be required on all Metro Vancouver public transit amid COVID-19

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The cards for exempt riders will be made available at Compass Customer Service Centres at Stadium-Chinatown and Waterfront Stations.Transit Police will be able to enforce the face coverings rule on transit but the initial focus of this policy will be on awareness and education.“Transit is an important service for many British Columbians. TransLink’s decision to make masks mandatory on their vehicles will help make transit safer for passengers, and we can make it safer for our fellow passengers when we wear a mask,” Provincial Health Officer Dr.

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Coronavirus: Education minister says Ontario will ‘continue to be there for our parents and for our kids’ as schools reopen

Ontario’s Education Minister Stephen Lecce said on Thursday that the province has listened to medical and pediatric professionals as schools prepare to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and that they will “continue to be there for our parents and for our kids,” adding that they will “not spare an expense” to keep students and staff safe.

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Coronavirus: CDC relaxes travel advice for about 20 countries

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday revised its travel advisory information. Previously, the agency told U.S.

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City announces plan to provide free internet, devices to over 30,000 students in need

(Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia announced Thursday a plan to provide free high-speed internet, digital devices and technology training to more than 30,000 low-income K-12 student households in an emergency effort to ensure digital learning equity across the school district.City officials say PHLConnectED is being spearheaded by several businesses, schools and civic leaders from around the city, with more partners planned to join the effort.“Our goal is to identify and implement affordable, simple and reliable digital access solutions for all our residents,” Mayor Jim Kenney said.

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Guelph high schools to use ‘quadmester’ timetable in September

Opt-out form provided for parents as Waterloo school board releases updated plans for return The “quadmester” model breaks four courses into two 10-week terms of two courses each.Students will only take two courses at a time for 10 weeks and then take another two courses for 10 weeks in order to complete the semester.The school boards said it will limit the amount of contact students have with each other by having them in two cohorts at a time.Parents have the choice to keep their child at home for remote learning if they do not feel comfortable returning to school in the fall.

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In primates, advanced dexterity may require a large brain

The study reveals that the most developed manual dexterity occurs in primates with large brains.Says lead author and evolutionary biologist Sandra Heldstab of the University of Zurich, Switzerland, “It is no coincidence that we humans are so good at using our hands and using tools, our large brains made it possible.

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Woman claims to find face mask 'cooked' into McDonald's nugget

A cardboard box with Chicken McNuggets, McChicken Burger, a beverage cup with a soft drink, a bag with tomato ketchup and French fries.

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Michelle Obama says she’s been dealing with 'low-grade depression' amid pandemic, racial strife

released Aug. 6.“These are not fulfilling times, spiritually,” she continued.

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Man accused of spitting at railway worker who died of coronavirus won't face charges

A man who allegedly spat at London railway worker Belly Mujinga two weeks before she died of coronavirus will face no charges.

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In person or remote learning? Parents, guardians of TVDSB students must pick by Aug. 18

Ontario government outlined its plans for education amid the novel coronavirus pandemic on July 30. At that time, officials announced that come September, elementary students will be in the classroom five days a week while most secondary students, including those in the London, Ont., region, will be in at least 50 per cent of the time.

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Woman allegedly punches McDonald's employee in the face for forgetting condiments

FILE - French fries are shown in a McDonald's restaurant on Sept. 3, 2002.

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St. James-Assiniboia School Division buys reusable masks for older students

Coronavirus: All Manitoba students to head back to classrooms this fall, says education minister The school division confirmed Thursday that this is the case. Global News will be speaking with the division later Thursday.The school division also said it has purchased masks and face shields for all staff.

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Preston could be next to face government intervention over rising coronavirus rates

What do you think about schools reopening in September? Let us know in the survey below : If you cannot see this survey please click here “We’ve been working with our communities to make sure we get those key messages out.”The council has also advised residents to wear face coverings at all times and to get tested even if they are experiencing only mild symptoms.A statement on the authority’s website said evidence from Public Health England showed a spike of coronavirus cases in Preston, with the majority of the spread through households and community.It said: “The city is surrounded by areas that have had enforced measures implemented by Government and we want to act now to stop that from happening (in) Preston.”Mr Phillips told BBC

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Opposition MNAs want answers about Quebec schools reopening

Opposition MNAs have a lot of questions for public health officials and the government alike with Quebec students just weeks away from a planned return to school. Liberal MNA Marwah Rizqy outlines a few of them for Global’s Laura Casella.

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series. Submit them at: [email protected] Viral Questions:Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus?Does wearing a mask pose any health risks?Can I get COVID-19 through my my eyes or ears?

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‘Spit particles landed in his face:‘ Florida man accused of spitting on boy for wearing mask

TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. – A Florida man was arrested after confronting a child wearing a mask at a restaurant and spitting in his face when the boy refused to take it off, police said.Jason Copenhaver approached the child's table Sunday and asked the boy if he was wearing a mask, according to Treasure Island police. Authorities did not release the boy’s age.The 47-year-old allegedly told the child to take it off.

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