Quebec registers 17 new COVID-19 deaths as hospitalizations plummet

COVID-19 vaccination policies — under which some employees faced possible termination for not getting the shots — are sticking with the requirement for now.The province has ended its vaccine certificate program for establishments such as restaurants, gyms and cinemas, and the chief medical officer of health has said he wants to lift provincially imposed workplace vaccine mandates for health and education, which require any unvaccinated employees to do regular testing.Several large police forces such as Toronto and Ottawa required their rosters to get vaccinated. Ontario reports 795 in hospital with COVID-19, 253 in intensive care Toronto police placed more than 200 members who either refused to get vaccinated or refused to disclose their vaccination status on indefinite unpaid leave in November.

WASHINGTON - Trucker convoys from across the U.S. are expected to arrive in the D.C. region Sunday.

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Coronation Street, as she begins stalking him and members of his family.Intent on destroying his relationship with wife Sarah, what lengths will Lydia go to in future weeks? Only time will tell.Adam Barlow has become one of Coronation Street's most familiar faces, ever since returning to look after grandfather Ken Barlow in 2016, following Ken's stroke.He is one many Barlow family members to call Weatherfield their home throughout the years, but will Lydia's reign of terror rising, will he remain in the street for long?As viewers wait to see what happens, Daily Star takes a closer look at the famous Barlow family and the stars who play them.Ken Barlow is one of the original Coronation Street residents, becoming a familiar face to viewers throughout the generations.From the death of his first wife Valerie Tatlock, to the birth of his children and a longstanding feud with Mike Baldwin, fans have gone through all of Ken's ups and downs throughout the years.Not only is he one of Coronation Street's longest serving actors, but he also holds the Guinness World Record as the longest serving television star in a continuous role.

coronavirus victims. The former British colony has reached a record of 361,000 confirmed cases in the past 14 days, with many hospitals and clinics stretching their maximum load to take in patients.Video shared on social media shows ambulances queuing up outside hospitals where patients are lying on stretchers at the car park.Nurses and doctors in protective gear and visors are seen tending the patients as first-aid workers unload more patients at the parking bay.David Chan Kwok-shing, a representative of the Hospital Authority Employees Alliance, told South China Morning Post that the medical system is "completely overwhelmed".In the past week, at least three public mortuaries had reached 90% capacity as an exponential rise in infections brought a record number of death.Pictures taken inside Queen Elizabeth Hospital reveal dozens of body bags being put in the A&E department where patients are waiting to be assessed.Want all the latest shocking news and views from all over the world straight into your inbox?We've got the best royal scoops, crime dramas and breaking stories - all delivered in that Daily Star style you love.Our great newsletters will give you all you need to know, from hard news to that bit of glamour you need every day. They'll drop straight into your inbox and you can unsubscribe whenever you like.You can sign up here - you won't regret it...In some areas, two body bags are placed on one stretcher to make space to fill up more bodies.Another photo shows a doctor in white protective robe, accompanied by a nurse, pushing a body to an outdoor tent.Local media reported that some funeral parlous refused to accept bodies of coronavirus patients while officials stepped up the process of cremation.For more

according to a new study. WordFinderX said since the New York Times bought Wordle in 2022, cheating is at an all-time high. The word games reference tool said search question for "today's wordle" on Google in December registered a "0," the lowest on the scale.But the website said by mid-February, search questions topped 100, the highest registered number on the scale. They also said the most inquiries happened between 7 and 8 a.m.RELATED: How to play Wordle: How to win the internet's latest game obsessionThe website said, according to their research, the top cities with the most cheaters are New Hampshire, Rhode Island tied with Virginia, Washington, D.C., Massachusetts and Maine. Wordle is a free game that has been taking off across the internet.

Drop-in vaccination clinics continue to provide Ayrshire residents with doses protecting them against Covid-19.

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We are reporting 15,161 community cases of COVID-19 today, another day in which the overall daily case numbers reported has decreased.

Covid restrictions including social distancing in public spaces and quarantine for vaccinated arrivals, moves that could facilitate the arrival of Muslim pilgrims.

NEW YORK - Mastercard and Visa are suspending their operations in Russia, the companies said Saturday, in the latest blow to the country’s financial system after its invasion of Ukraine.Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs."We don’t take this decision lightly," Mastercard said in a statement, adding that it made the move after discussions with customers, partners and governments.Visa said it’s working with clients and partners in Russia to cease all Visa transactions over the coming days.RELATED: Russia-Ukraine war: Cease-fire attempt fails amid more shelling"We are compelled to act following Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, and the unacceptable events that we have witnessed," Visa Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Al Kelly said in a statement.The suspensions are a follow-up to more limited moves earlier in the week to block financial institutions from the networks that serve as arteries for the payments system. Russian people have already been hit hard by heavy sanctions and financial penalties imposed by the U.S.

COVID-19 and a 55-patient drop in the number of people hospitalized with the disease on Saturday.There are 1,258 patients in hospital with COVID-19, after 66 people were admitted in the past 24 hours and 125 discharged.#COVID19 – En date du 4 mars, voici la situation au Québec: https://t.co/pwoUoaBgaF pic.twitter.com/RuhOgkbQ1M— Santé Québec (@sante_qc) March 5, 2022The number of patients in intensive care dropped by two, to 78.Health officials are reporting another 1,210 COVID-19 infections detected through PCR testing, which is restricted to certain groups.The province’s public health institute says 8,596 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 in the previous 24 hours, with over 6,300 receiving third doses.About 91 per cent of residents aged five and up have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while 87 per cent have got two doses and 52 per cent have had three.

WASHINGTON - Trucker convoys from across the U.S. are expected to arrive in the D.C. region over the weekend.Thousands of truckers began traveling this week toward the nation's capital as part of the American Trucker's Freedom Convoy.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 06: Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury during the first half in Game Four of the 2021 WNBA semifinals at Footprint Center on October 06, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. PHOENIX - Phoenix Mercury player and WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner has been jailed in Russia after vape cartridges were found in her luggage at a Moscow airport, according to multiple reports.A Russian news agency reported that Griner could spend 5 to 10 years in prison on drug smuggling charges, according to the New York Post.Reports say the Mercury player had been arrested after landing at Sheremetyevo Airport from a flight in New York back in February.

Scotland's chief medical officer has confirmed IVF treatment for unvaccinated woman can resume.

Saskatchewan moves to end COVID-19 public health orders Jennica’s mother, Michelle, says her daughter loves music, lights and sound and the bowling alley allows all her sensory needs to be met.Michelle elected not to have her daughter vaccinated against COVID-19, saying that earlier in her life Jennica had complications from immunizations.When the government of Saskatchewan implemented a province-wide vaccine mandate on Oct. 1 of 2021, that meant Jennica could no longer enter the bowling alley.Michelle tried to get government exemption for her daughter through the province to allow Jennica to continue bowling but was unsuccessful.“Having this has been a very big disruption for her because she doesn’t really understand why she wasn’t able to bowl anymore”, said Michelle.Before the pandemic, Jennica would be at the bowling alley on a daily basis, arriving early in the morning to bowl without large crowds around her.

By Brittani Coury, paralympic snowboarder, is not the same athlete she was at the 2018 Paralympic Games in PyeongChang where she won silver. Two years into a global pandemic, she’s not the same person either. Her perspective—as it has for all of us—has shifted. When the world ground to a halt in early 2020, the athlete was in the midst of her season.

‘The government has left us to the wolves’.

positive cases and zero deaths in the last 24 hours. Delhi had on Friday reported 302 new cases and four deaths, a daily health bulletin said. Today reported 390 recoveries, and the active cases stood at 1,350, the data showed.COVID-19 | Delhi reports 274 positive cases, zero deaths and 390 recoveries in the last 24 hours. Active cases at 1,350 pic.twitter.com/IzfXIdpHTO

@mvankerkhove explains what studies have shown so far on the difference in severity of #COVID19 disease caused by BA.1 and BA.2 Omicron sub-lineages ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/3dA1aaFqAo

GoodLife Fitness instructors across Canada have been let go, the company says.In a statement emailed to Global News, GoodLife Fitness Chief Operating Officer Jason Sheridan said the company recently “made the difficult decision to end the employment of 480 group fitness instructors from 189 clubs across the country.” Several Ontario municipalities keep mandatory COVID vaccine policies in place for employees “Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions on group activities, most of these instructors have not worked for the majority of the pandemic,” he said.

Ontario hospital with COVID-19 Saturday, as the province continues its effort to control the ongoing pandemic.The latest data released by the province said of those hospitalized, 253 people were receiving care in an intensive care unit (ICU).In a tweet Saturday morning, Ontario’s Health Minister Christine Elliott, said of those in hospital, 44 per cent were admitted due to COVID-19, while 56 per cent were admitted for other reasons but also tested positive for the virus. Ontario COVID numbers: 821 people in hospital, 262 in intensive care Of those in an intensive care unit, 78 per cent were admitted due to COVID-19, while 22 per cent were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for the virus.Both the number of people in hospital and those in ICU dropped on Saturday compared to numbers reported a day earlier.On Friday, Ontario reported 821 people were in hospital, and 262 were in intensive care.253 people are in ICU with #COVID19.

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COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children aged five to 11.In a press release issued Saturday, Shoppers Drug Mart said its pharmacies are “doing everything they can to make access to vaccinations easier” as families prepare for the upcoming March break and as more public safety restrictions are eased.The company said pharmacies at “select” locations will host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children aged five to 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Covid infections. With today's infections, the state's Covid case tally has surged to 65,10,681, while the death tally rose to 66,136.

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coronavirus cases continue to decline in the country, a majority of India Inc's executives believe hiring will not be slowed down due to any new coronavirus variants or further waves.

The requirement for Covid certificates and passenger locator forms for those arriving into the country will end from midnight.

A water turbine installed to power a Co Clare hotel became a key source of income during pandemic-related closures.

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Indonesia is considering a quarantine waiver for foreign visitors to its holiday island of Bali from next week, officials said on Saturday, while neighbour Malaysia announced the removal of curbs on travellers from Thailand and Cambodia.

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Gas prices are hitting highs that have never before been seen in Canada.

Canada’s deputy chief public health officer says mask-wearing is a “personal choice” and he’ll personally continue to wear a mask as the ongoing easing of COVID-19 public health measures continues.

Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam said Friday that with strong protection from vaccines and declining hospitalizations due to COVID-19, the country needs to focus on ”easing societal disruptions” from public health measures.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday that Canada will continue to support Ukraine for “as long as it takes” as Russia’s invasion of the country enters its second week.

#COVID19 cases, 11,651 recoveries, and 289 deaths in the last 24 hours.Active case: 63,878 (0.15%)Daily positivity rate: 0.63%Total recoveries: 4,23,78,721 Death toll: 5,14,878Total vaccination: 1,78,55,66,940 pic.twitter.com/Lp6gJ5AwQ6

Global’s Keith Baldrey has the latest on the rollout of rapid tests for COVID-19 by the B.C. government.

Thomas 'TJ" Siderio, 12, died Tuesday after he was shot by police. Police say the officers opened fire after their unmarked vehicle as struck by gunfire.

We cannot imagine what Jenna Jameson is going through.

There are 18,833 community cases of COVID-19 to report today which is a decrease in daily cases from recent days where we reported cases above 20,000.

PHILADELPHIA - Police say an investigation is underway after a 13-year-old was shot twice in North Philadelphia on Friday evening. According to police, the incident happened around 6:00 p.m.

COVID-19 pandemic. She would attend shows and travelled the world.However, since 2020 she has barely left her house. Grenier’s weakened immune system puts her at a higher risk if she catches COVID-19.“It’s been lonely and it’s been difficult, but it’s getting harder,” Grenier told Global News.Quebec is lifting more restrictions, including the mask mandate.

Russian forces shelled Europe’s largest nuclear plant early Friday in the battle for control of a crucial energy-producing city, and the power station was on fire.