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Boards n’ Beans closes permanently in downtown Regina due to coronavirus pandemic

Boards n’ Beans lost its battle to COVID-19.“It was a really tough decision but we decided to pull the plug on the business just because we couldn’t afford to go further into debt for it,” said Ron Carman, a spokesperson for Boards n’ Beans.The owners temporarily closed up shop in March due to the pandemic, but reopened earlier this month.Under public health guidelines, the café could only fit four tables, instead of the usual 10, in order to maintain social distancing.

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Trump admin drops rule to bar international students from U.S. if classes held online

coronavirus pandemic.The decision was announced at the start of a hearing in a federal lawsuit in Boston brought by Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. U.S.

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B.C. officials report 13 new cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reports 13 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths in British Columbia on Tuesday, July 14. Dr. Heny also provides an update on the outbreak in the Okanagan.

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Puig picks Braves, Glasnow makes strong return to Rays

agreed to a one-year deal pending a physical, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement is not official until Puig passes the physical.The 29-year-old Puig, who began his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, hit a combined .267 with 24 homers and 84 RBIs for Cincinnati and Cleveland in 2019.

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Officials in multiple states warn hospitals, ICUs could soon reach capacity amid coronavirus surge

LOS ANGELES - Hospitals are running out of space as COVID-19 cases climb and hospitalizations spike across the country.As of Tuesday, nearly 54,000 patients nationwide are currently hospitalized for COVID-19, and 38 states are seeing an upward trend in newly confirmed cases.This week, several states reported increases in hospitalizations, leaving doctors concerned about the ability to treat enough patients.According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, three national forecasts suggest an increase in the number of new hospitalizations per day over the next four weeks, while three other forecasts predict stable numbers.

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Expert group calls for government strategy to eliminate Covid-19

A group of experts in science and medicine from across Ireland has called for a strategy from Government to eliminate Covid-19 from the country.

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49 cases, 6 deaths now linked to COVID-19 outbreak at Edmonton’s Misericordia Hospital

COVID-19 and six deaths have been linked to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus at Edmonton’s Misericordia Hospital.Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Tuesday that there were 49 total cases of the disease linked to the outbreak, which was identified in late June.

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‘Cat’astrophe avoided: Vancouver’s cat cafes claw back business amid COVID-19

novel coronavirus pandemic.After opening in July 2019, Catoro Cafe on the Broadway corridor was forced to close its cat lounge in March and lay off 80 per cent of its approximately 25 staff members.“When the pandemic hit, we actually saw about 95 per cent or more of our revenue just being cut almost immediately,” said owner Nathan Chan.Catoro launched an online fundraiser to help cover costs and care for its felines before government subsidies kicked in. Chan said community support was strong.All of the cats were adopted out or placed in foster homes and the cafe pivoted to sell pet supplies online.

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First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US poised for final testing

first 45 volunteers who rolled up their sleeves back in March. Sure enough, the vaccine provided a hoped-for immune boost.Those early volunteers developed what are called neutralizing antibodies in their bloodstream -- molecules key to blocking infection -- at levels comparable to those found in people who survived COVID-19, the research team reported in the New England Journal of Medicine.“This is an essential building block that is needed to move forward with the trials that could actually determine whether the vaccine does protect against infection,” said Dr.

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King Street West bar in Toronto under fire for indoor party

Another King Street West bar is in hot water, trying to do damage control after video of a packed party surfaced on social media. With indoor bars able to open up in phase three of Ontario’s reopening plan, concern is growing about possible outbreaks of COVID-19.

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Thousands protest in Israel, call for Netanyahu to resign

Thousands of Israelis protest Netanyahu’s handling of coronavirus pandemic As the demonstrating was ending, there were small scuffles between police and some protesters. Late Tuesday, several hundred protesters marched through central Jerusalem, with some blocking the city’s light rail.

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Fredericton’s hospitality industry hopeful despite not seeing benefit of Atlantic travel bubble

Atlantic travel bubble opened up have yet to translate to a busier or more prosperous hospitality industry.“It seemed like it would be a good year, then everything changed,” said Coral Shuai, the owner of By The River B&B in Fredericton.On Canada Day, the bed and breakfast opened its doors for the first time since the novel coronavirus pandemic forced them closed on March 17.

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Hinshaw gives update on COVID-19 outbreak at Misericordia, including additional death

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health provides an update on the outbreak response at the Misericodia Hospital in Edmonton and says a sixth death has been linked to that outbreak.

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Hinshaw says COVID-19 discrimination ‘sends a message against transparency’

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw responds to reports of members of the Siksika First Nation being denied entry to businesses due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in the community.

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Manitoba premier approves push to bring tourists to province, despite coronavirus concerns

COVID-19 cases to the west of Manitoba.The new $2-million Travel Manitoba campaign targets visitors from Western Canada and Northwest Ontario who don’t have to self-isolate when they come to Manitoba. ‘A work disincentive’: Manitoba premier calls on feds to redesign coronavirus CERB funding Provincial and Winnipeg tourism and economic development agencies released a video this week asking residents to promote the city as a place open for business and visitors.We’re thrilled to be co-hosting a press conference this morning with @TravelManitoba to officially invite Western Canadians to visit Winnipeg and Manitoba this summer.

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Okanagan brewpub names beer after Dr. Bonnie Henry

Bonnie Henry blonde ale.Marten Brewpub in Vernon, B.C., says it had rebranded one of its more popular creations in honour of provincial health officer Henry.The blonde ale beer, according to the brewpub, is crisp, light and refreshing, with very little aftertaste. It’s said to have an alcohol content of 4.7 per cent.

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Halifax’s airport not expecting business to bounce back to 2019 levels until 2024

coronavirus pandemic and it’s not expected to get better anytime soon.On Tuesday fewer than 20 planes were scheduled to arrive at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. The same number of flights were initially scheduled to depart on Tuesday, although two were scrapped before take off.That’s 60 per cent fewer flights than last July, although it’s a small improvement over previous months where there was an 80 to 90 per cent decrease in flights compared to the same period in 2019.“In April and May we had 97 percent fewer passengers than the year previous,” said Leah Batstone, a communications officer for the Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA).

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Montreal COVID-19 infections triple in the last week

The majority of new COVID-19 cases in Montreal are from community transmission. Thirty new cases have been traced back to nine bars in the Montreal area.

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New Alberta COVID-19 cases linked to Saskatchewan and reports of house parties in B.C.

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw says new COVID-19 cases are linked to various communities and that people should not single out one part of society.

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Alberta restaurants expected to maintain COVID-19 measures during NHL playoffs: Hinshaw

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw explains that restaurants and bars in the province are expected to follow the same restrictions set out in Phase 2 of the province’s relaunch strategy during the NHL playoffs.

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Small number of COVID-19 cases linked to June rallies in Alberta

Dr. Deena Hinshaw explains that a small number of COVID-19 cases have been linked to protests in June, but adds that it could have been much worse.

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Trump administration tells hospitals to bypass CDC with COVID-19 data reporting

WASHINGTON - The Trump administration has ordered hospitals to begin sending coronavirus patient information directly to the Department of Health and Human Services, bypassing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The move has drawn criticism from some public health experts, who say the White House has been politicizing science and sidelining the CDC in its response to the pandemic.The change in reporting will begin Wednesday, according to a document offering guidance for hospitals and clinical labs posted on the HHS website.The HHS will now collect daily reports about the number of patients each hospital is treating, how many beds and ventilators are available, testing data, and other pandemic-related information.A nurse prepares

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The pandemic virus is slowly mutating. But is it getting more dangerous?

Kai KupferschmidtScience's COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Pulitzer Center and the Heising-Simons Foundation.It’s only a tiny change. At some point early in the pandemic, one of the 30,000 letters in the genome of SARS-CoV-2 changed from an A to a G.

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Parramore restaurant owner says he will create more jobs amid pandemic

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – While many people have been struggling to make ends meet, others have even lost their jobs because of COVID-19, but for some people, the past few months have helped them fulfill their passions.During these tough times and when it seems like things just can’t get any worse, there are people with a different perspective living out their passion during this pandemic.“Pick a dream figure it out, stay consistent and never give up,” Tim Green said. Tim Green owns 534 Scratch Kitchen in Orlando Parramore’s neighborhood. He was closed for months because of COVID-19, but he used that time to find new and creative ways to help his community. "In order to see a city redeveloped, you have to create jobs for the community," said

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Global COVID-19 total blows past 13 million

In just 5 days, the global COVID-19 total jumped from 12 million to 13 million, with countries in the Americas reporting more than half of the world's cases and nearly two-thirds of the deaths.

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Former CDC heads: Trump undermining COVID-19 response

Four former directors of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) penned an editorial in today's Washington Post, saying the Trump administration is undermining the agency's ability to effectively respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, especially as the question of returning to schools in the fall looms over superintendents, politicians, and parents.

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United States drops visa restriction on foreign students attending remote classes

Science News StaffThe Trump administration agreed today to drop its controversial proposal to prevent international students from staying in the United States if they are taking all their courses online. The government had argued the students didn’t need to be in the country if all their coursework was offered remotely.But university officials protested the 6 July directive from the Department of Homeland Security, saying it would disrupt the education of hundreds of thousands of students and send a message they weren’t welcome on U.S.

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More than half of COVID-19 patients scanned in study show heart abnormalities, researchers say

LONDON - More than half of the COVID-19 patients involved in a new study aimed at observing how the virus may impact the heart were found to have some form of cardiovascular damage.More than 1,200 patients, ranging in age from 52 to 71, from 69 countries participated in the study. Overall, 667 patients (55%) showed abnormalities in their scan.

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B.C. health officials to provide Tuesday COVID-19 update

novel coronavirus pandemic.On Monday, health officials announced 62 new cases of COVID-19 over a 72-hour span, bringing the province’s case total to 3,115, about 87 per cent of which have recovered.There were 21 cases from Friday to Saturday, 20 cases Saturday to Sunday, and 21 from Sunday to Monday.

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Council to look at mandatory masks following criticism of Mackie Twitter poll

coronavirus pandemic, a Twitter poll focused on whether or not masks should be made mandatory sparked a heated debate in London and prompted the mayor and city councillors to weigh in.London Chief Medical officer of Health Dr. Chris Mackie posted the poll on his Twitter feed Saturday asking Londoners if they were in favour of making the wearing of masks mandatory in all indoor spaces.While more than 78 per cent of people were in favour of mandatory masking, the poll has prompted criticism of the London medical officer for comments on the thread, including, “(Data, BTW, says masks can be helpful, but keeping 2 m apart is more effective).”Public health policy should be based on data, not necessarily what is most popular.

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Queen Elizabeth Video Chats With Members Of The Armed Forces About Serving During A Pandemic

Queen Elizabeth lent her ear to members of the British Armed Forces on Tuesday.

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Mobile mask disinfection system launches in Hamilton

mask disinfection technology in Canada.SteriRight introduced its mobile cleaning unit on Tuesday morning at McMaster Innovation Park.

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School district’s plan to reopen leaving some Seminole County parents in limbo

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – As the global pandemic continues to threaten communities, school districts in Central Florida are in the midst of reopening their brick-and-mortars. For one mother in Seminole County, the decision of whether to send her two younger children back into the classroom has been a struggle. “There’s just so much going on about, is it safe? Is it not safe?” Cindy Sosa said.

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Masks in the mountains: Banff considers mandatory face coverings during COVID-19 pandemic

coronavirus pandemic, as the number of visitors to the popular mountain town continues to increase.

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Main beach area in Wasaga Beach, Ont., to gradually reopen amid approved safety plan

COVID-19 reopening process, the sand-covered portion of Beach Drive in Wasaga Beach, Ont., will gradually reopen this week after town council approved a safety plan Tuesday.Wasaga Beach council voted to close the main beach area on July 2 and to reduce municipal beachfront parking after crowds were observed congregating there on Canada Day and on the preceding weekends, in contravention of public health regulations in place to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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Lake County launches COVID-19 testing site locator

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – With more coronavirus testing underway, Lake County has launched a new online tool to help residents find the most convenient testing site for them.To use the tool, embedded below, users will first need to click the “map” button at the bottom. Then, click any icon to see details about that testing site.A blue cross means the site is run by the Florida Department of Health, a red cross means the Florida Department of Emergency Management handles the site, a green cross is the indicator for Adult Medicine of Lake County while a C or W represents CVS or Walgreens, respectively.

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Midway set to open in Fredericton will screen for COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic.But this year’s carnival attendees should expect a completely new experience.At the entry point to the midway, we will be administering active screening,” said Nathan Smithers, manager of East Coast Amusement.

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Telluride Film Festival canceled due to pandemic

NEW YORK – The Telluride Film Festival, the annual film retreat held in the Colorado mountains and one of the fall movie season's top launching pads, has been canceled.Organizers said Tuesday that the festival's 47th edition, scheduled for Labor Day weekend, was scuttled entirely due to the coronavirus pandemic. Through much of the summer, Telluride had clung to hopes that cancellation wouldn't be necessary.

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‘A big disappointment’: Saskatchewan overnight camps call on province for reopen regulations

Summer camps should be bustling with kids in the middle of July, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, overnight camps are closed until further notice.“A quiet summer is discouraging, for sure,” said Holly Epp, Saskatchewan Camps Association (SCA) executive director.“It’s a hard feeling to walk through there and not have the kids laughing and running around.”Child and youth day camps were given the green light to open June 22 under Phase 4.1 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan.At that time, the province said overnight camps were not permitted and gave no timeline as to when they could open.

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Maskless man denied access to Ottawa Fabricland store despite medical exemption

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) directive listing such conditions as an exemption from the mask-wearing requirement, the store says its own policy barring anyone from entering without a mask supersedes the public health unit’s order.The man tells Global News the incident made him feel embarrassed and discriminated against, but experts and Ontario’s own human rights commission believe the store was within its rights.And as the province moves towards Stage 3 of reopening amid the novel coronavirus pandemic later this week, the clash might be emblematic of future confusion and confrontations as businesses attempt to strike a balance between public safety and individual rights.Robin Lessard tells Global News he and his wife went to the Fabricland

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Polk County schools to delay school year start, offer 3 learning options

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk County Public Schools announced Tuesday it will delay the start of the 2020-21 school year at least until Aug. 24 due to the increase in COVID-19 cases.Superintendent Jacqueline Byrd said after seeking guidance from local public health officials, it was determined that is is not yet safe to physically reopen schools at this time.

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Regina clothing store turns backlash over making masks into business opportunity

Tall Grass Apparel began making masks as the coronavirus pandemic hit and while many praised the idea, some opposed it.The store put out an advertisement about two weeks ago promoting its masks and was surprised with the response. Why some people still refuse to wear masks “We ran it for about a week and it was just constant comments.

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News Scan for Jul 14, 2020

Some low- and middle-income countries could see deaths due to HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria spike by as much as 10%, 20%, and 36%, respectively, over the next 5 years because of health service disruptions amid the COVID-19 pandemic and response, according to a modeling study published yesterday in The Lancet Global Health.The researchers' models estimate that, in a worst-case scenario, heavi

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Report spotlights heavy pandemic toll on health workers

An Amnesty International report released yesterday estimated that more than 3,000 healthcare workers (HCWs) in 79 countries have died from COVID-19, most of them in Russia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States, while others have been subject to discipline, violence, arrest, unfair or no pay, and discrimination.

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Guelph’s health unit updates mandatory mask policy for Stage 3 of reopening

mask policy as the city is expected to move into Stage 3 of Ontario’s reopening plan on Friday.The order, which also covers Wellington and Dufferin counties, was issued on June 10 and prevents businesses from allowing anyone inside who are not wearing some sort of cloth face-covering that covers the nose, mouth and chin.

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Windsor-Essex is one of Canada’s worst coronavirus hotspots. Here’s why

coronavirus in Ontario is hovering over Windsor-Essex.The region is home to an increasing number of new cases — the vast majority among migrant workers in agricultural settings.These outbreaks have persisted for weeks and, despite a push for more testing, experts and advocates agree that larger systemic issues stand in the way of solving the problem. And should it not be contained soon, those issues could widen.“Windsor-Essex area, right now, is ground zero.

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Coronavirus: No new cases for 24th day in a row for Peterborough Public Health

coronavirus in its jurisdiction on Tuesday.The last reported new case was on June 20 in the health unit’s jurisdiction of Peterborough, Peterborough County, Hiawatha First Nation and Curve Lake First Nation. Coronavirus: Peterborough drive-thru testing clinic to continue operation with new hours Since the pandemic was declared in early March, the health unit has reported 95 cases, 93 of which have been resolved while two resulted in death attributed to COVID-19 complications.

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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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