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21.12.2021 / 16:16

Biden to announce free at-home COVID-19 tests, more hospital aid to fight omicron

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Tuesday is set to announce a number of new actions in the face of the rapidly-spreading omicron variant of the coronavirus, including access to 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests for Americans, increased support for overwhelmed hospitals and more vaccination sites nationwide.As families and friends begin to gather together amid a second straight holiday season with COVID-19, scientists are racing to better understand the omicron variant and whether it causes more serious disease. They do know that vaccination should offer strong protections against severe illness and death, which public health officials continue to push heading into the cold winter months. Biden, who is set to speak at 2:30 p.m.

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Rapid COVID-19 tests: When to take one, and what to do if it’s positive

COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for added protection this season.Governments and health officials have been urging the use of rapid tests as the Omicron variant spreads, threatening to worsen Canada’s COVID-19 pandemic over the winter. COVID-19 rapid tests aren’t always accurate.

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Covid-19 tests get harder to find as omicron variant spreads

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1 location in Kingston to offer free rapid COVID-19 tests Saturday

Free rapid COVID-19 tests will be available at the Rideau Heights Community Centre in Kingston Saturday between 12:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

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Manitoba looking to make rapid COVID-19 tests widely available, possibly for free

COVID-19 tests widely available, perhaps for free.Stefanson says she has asked public health officials to look at changing the current rules, which focus mainly on selling rapid test kits to businesses and other employers. Rapid COVID-19 testing in Manitoba sees increased demand In Nova Scotia, residents are able to get free rapid tests from pop-up locations across the province for at-home testing.Manitoba’s rising number of COVID-19 cases has brought its intensive care units to near capacity, and Stefanson has asked the federal government to provide up to 30 nurses for the next several weeks.

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Millions of unused rapid COVID-19 tests prompt calls for greater access to free swabs across Canada

COVID-19 cases spiking across the country, and people preparing for indoor holiday celebrations, provincial governments are facing mounting pressure to make rapid tests more widely available.Health Canada data shows the federal government has sent nearly 80-million rapid antigen tests to the provinces and territories, but just over 14.7 million were used as of Nov. 26.Medical experts across the country have been calling on health officials to make the tests more accessible by making them free of charge, and more easily found at places like grocery checkouts — even gas stations.Canada’s rapid testing strategy has generally focused on long-term care homes, schools, and workplaces.

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B.C. government faces questions about lack of access to rapid COVID-19 tests

COVID-19 tests, as the tools are being rolled out in increasing numbers around the world.While they are less accurate than PCR tests at identifying the virus, rapid antigen tests have become an everyday part of the public health response in countries like the U.K. and Germany, where they are cheap and readily available.

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Ontario science table to issue recommendations on rapid COVID-19 tests

Ontario on the pandemic are set to release new recommendations on rapid testing, with one of the group’s leaders saying it makes sense to use the tests more often.Dr. Peter Juni, the scientific director of Ontario’s COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, said the group plans to publish a science brief on the issue Wednesday.

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Travelling amid Omicron: What COVID-19 tests are needed to get to Canada, U.S.

COVID-19 variant, Canada, the United States and many other countries have rushed to enforce new testing requirements at their borders — leaving Canadians and many other international travellers scrambling to figure out or rethink their holiday travel plans.On Thursday, President Joe Biden announced sweeping changes to the U.S. COVID-19 testing policy for international travellers, requiring everyone flying into the country to present a negative COVID-19 test taken within one day of departure.Earlier this week, the Canadian government also presented a handful of new restrictions and changes to its travel policy — most notably the introduction of a new on-arrival test for all travellers not coming from the U.S.

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Rapid COVID-19 tests available at 41 Co-op locations in Saskatchewan

FCL) will see thousands of free rapid COVID-19 antigen test kits distributed through dozens of Co-op locations across Saskatchewan.The kits come in a bundle of five per household and are available on a “first-come, first-serve” basis for pickup at 41 Co-ops.“We welcome the opportunity to utilize our distribution and local co-op network to distribute rapid antigen tests that will help keep Saskatchewan people and our communities safe,” FCL supply chain vice-president Heather Ryan said in a statement on Friday.“Local Co-ops, along with FCL, will continue to provide support in any way we can, in the fight against COVID-19.” Saskatchewan healthcare workers are overworked and ‘drowning’, union says The partnership with the Saskatchewan Public

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City of Calgary keeps offering free COVID-19 tests for unvaccinated employees, causing rift with police

Calgary’s mayor says a move by the police service has forced the city to change its vaccine policy. Unvaccinated employees would’ve began paying for their own COVID-19 tests on Thursday, but that is no longer the case. Adam MacVicar reports.

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Students will receive rapid COVID-19 tests ahead of holiday break in Ontario

The Ontario government unveiled new plans for students to receive five rapid antigen tests ahead of the winter break. As Katherine Ward reports, officials say the voluntary program is to help facilitate a safe return to school in January.

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Ontario to send students home with rapid COVID-19 tests for holiday break

The Ontario government unveiled new plans for students Thursday when it comes to the anticipated gatherings over the holiday break. As Katherine Ward reports, that includes sending five rapid antigen tests home for all students in public schools.

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Ed Sheeran Admits 1-Year-Old Daughter Lyra Also Tested Positive For Coronavirus At The Same Time!

Ed Sheeran is opening up about his experience battling coronavirus alongside his 15-month-old daughter Lyra.

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Ed Sheeran's 15-Month-Old Daughter Lyra Also Tested Positive for COVID

Ed Sheeran is opening up about testing positive for COVID-19, and revealed it wasn’t just him who was affected by the virus, but his daughter, Lyra, too.

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Waterloo Public Health reports another 18 positive COVID-19 tests

COVID-19 cases in the area to 18,320.This is the highest number of cases in the area since July 22, when 18 new cases were also reported.

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Coronavirus: Hundreds of trucks still stranded in England due to COVID-19 testing restrictions

Hundreds of trucks were still stranded at the Port of Dover in England on Sunday as they tried to cross the English Channel into France, many stuck due to restrictions regarding coronavirus testing.

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Kyle Richards Gives an Update After She and Daughter Sophia Tested Positive for COVID-19

Kyle Richards is sharing an update after testing positive for COVID-19. The star confirmed her diagnosis on Instagram on Saturday, also revealing that her 20-year-old daughter Sophia also contracted the coronavirus.Richards, 51, posted a family Christmas card with husband Mauricio Umansky and daughters Sophia, Farrah, Portia and Alexia.

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Production Halted On ‘The Witcher’ After Multiple Positive COVID-19 Tests

Production on “The Witcher” resumed in the U.K. in August after shutting down in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Free rapid COVID-19 tests to be offered at Barnett Park through the end of the year

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health reported 6,257 new cases on Thursday, bringing the state’s overall total to 827,380 cases since March.Orange County Public Safety Director Danny Banks planned ahead in case that rise continues in Central Florida.[TRENDING: Donald Trump wins Florida | US presidential race results | Floridians vote to raise minimum wage to $15/hour]“Over the last three weeks, we’ve seen our numbers climb,” he said. “We’re concerned going into the season of flu season, and the season of typically more illness, and we know that could help cause an increase in COVID-19 cases.”Beginning Monday, the county-run testing site at Barnett Park will begin offering free rapid/antigen tests, in addition to

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Short-handed Ravens hope for negative COVID-19 tests & depth

tackle Ronnie Stanley and right guard Tyre Phillips. Both players were placed on injured reserve Tuesday after sustaining ankle injuries against Pittsburgh.Baltimore also must find a replacement for All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey, who has tested positive for the coronavirus and won't suit up.

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Flying from London airport? Heathrow offers pre-departure covid-19 tests

London Heathrow airport will offer rapid Covid-19 tests to departing passengers as more territories require travelers to provide virus assessments as a condition of entry.The Oxford LAMP tests will cost 80 pounds ($104) and can be used for travel to destinations including Hong Kong and Italy that are requiring a negative Covid-19 result, according to a statement Tuesday from Collinson Group, which set up the facility at Heathrow. Results will be available in as little as 60 minutes.The airline industry has been asking for a uniform testing regime to replace a variety of international restrictions on travel.

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'I've volunteered to have the Covid vaccine tested on me - this is why'

hereProfessor Andrew Ustianowski, NIHR CRN Greater Manchester deputy clinical director, said: “This launch represents a landmark in the fight against COVID-19 and our Greater Manchester research community is proud to be contributing to this important vaccine study.“We are really grateful to the thousands of people who have signed up to the vaccine registry so far. It is important we keep this up and that more people from across our range of Greater Manchester communities join the registry because we are going to need large numbers of volunteers to get involved in testing the vaccines.“We need a really good mix of people of different ages and ethnicities, and people with and without existing health problems.

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Virus wreaking havoc on SEC due to positive COVID-19 tests

LSU was postponed Wednesday to tentatively Dec. 12 after the SEC postponed Missouri-Vanderbilt on Monday.

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Florida coach Dan Mullen apologizes, awaits word on COVID-19 tests, LSU game

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida coach Dan Mullen apologized Wednesday “if I offended people or anybody out there” with his comments about wanting to pack Florida Field with 90,000 fans during the coronavirus pandemic.Mullen also said two assistant coaches tested positive for COVID-19 and added that he expects the Southeastern Conference to make a decision on whether to postpone Saturday’s game against defending national champion LSU by the end of the day.The 10th-ranked Gators shut down team activities Tuesday after learning they had 19 positives and about a dozen more quarantined because of contact tracing results.Florida moved to everyday testing after getting a spike in positives from Sunday’s test results.

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Alberta switches to appointment-only COVID-19 tests as 900+ cases identified over long weekend

Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced testing at Alberta Health Services COVID-19 assessment centres will switch back to appointment only, in an effort to make the process more efficient as cases continue to rise.

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COMMENTARY: Understanding false positive and false negative COVID-19 tests

false positive result on a COVID-19 test can cause undue stress on individuals as they try to navigate their diagnosis, take days off work and isolate from family. One high-profile example was Ohio Governor Mike DeWine whose false positive result led him to cancel a meeting with President Donald Trump.False negative test results are even more dangerous, as people may think it is safe and appropriate for them to engage in social activities.

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Delhi govt asks mohalla clinics to conduct Covid-19 tests

NEW DELHI : Mohalla clinics in the city have been instructed to start COVID-19 testing with immediate effect as part of the Delhi government's strategy to ramp up testing amid a surge in coronavirus cases here.According to an order issued on September 10 by Dr Shalley Kamra, state nodal officer of the Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinic (AAMC), tests will happen on all working days between 2 pm and 5 pm.There are nearly 450 mohalla clinics in the national capital."In order to augment the COVID testing drive, it has been decided to initiate COVID testing at all AAMCs from 2pm to 5pm on all working days with immediate effect.

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Orange County football players, coaches to receive rapid COVID-19 tests ahead of games

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County high school football players will take rapid coronavirus tests a few days before a game, Orange County Public Schools officials said.The school district is still working out the details but the rapid tests will only apply to football teams, coaches and trainers.More details about the plan to provide rapid tests to football staff and players will be released next week, according to the district.OCPS has already taken certain precautions with team sports with the ongoing pandemic.

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Dancing With The Stars talents Vernon Davis and Peta Murgatroyd get COVID-19 tests before rehearsals

Dancing With The Stars is making sure their 29th season can be smooth and safe.So, the production made health a priority when the cast of celebrities and dancers met at the LA studio for rehearsal on Wednesday.Before any dancing began, each and every talent was tested for COVID-19 from inside their car.

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Thiago Alcanatara absent from Covid-19 tests today as Liverpool push to seal signing

Liverpool look to lure the 29-year-old away from the Allianz Arena.

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Olympia High School going to online learning for 2 weeks after positive COVID-19 tests

Olympia High School will shift the entire school to LaunchEd@Home learning for the next two weeks after several positive COVID-19 cases were confirmed and connected through Florida Department of Health contract tracing, according to an announcement from Orange County Public Schools. All 922 face-to-face students and 190 staff members will return to campus on Monday, Sept.

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Cong leader Deepender Singh Hooda tests COVID-19 positive

NEW DELHI : Congress MP from Haryana Deepender Singh Hooda has tested positive for COVID-19.Hooda confirmed the news about his health on his Twitter handle and urged all his close contacts to isolate themselves or get tested for the virus at the earliest."My COVID-19 report came positive. The remaining tests are being done according to the instructions of the doctors.

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Conshohocken company using trucks for mobile COVID-19 testing

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. - A Conshohocken company is designing a new kind of COVID-19 testing site and it’s on wheels. When the pandemic hit, Larry Borden, the founder and CEO of Aardvark Mobile Tours had to change his fleet that was originally built for marketing companies at big events. “I read an article that Israel was taking shipping containers and placing them all around the country to do testing,” said Borden. “One of the issues is that they need cranes to move them and they didn’t have electricity.” Borden knew his team could do better, building COVID-19 testing trucks that are air conditioned for nurses and separate them from patients by a glass shield. The trucks can collect between 200 and 2,000 tests each day, depending on the size

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Lake County Schools offers rapid COVID-19 tests to students, staff before start of semester

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – Before the academic year begins, Lake County Schools is offering students and staff the opportunity to take a COVID-19 test for free and receive results in about 10 minutes.The district announced Tuesday afternoon that it had partnered with Adult Medicine of Lake County, the Department of Health in Lake County and Lake County government to make the rapid testing available to any student or employee who would like it.“The safety of our students and staff is our top priority,” Superintendent Diane Kornegay said in a news release. “Having the ability to quickly determine when someone has been infected will help us minimize risk of infection to others.

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260 Gwinnett County school employees not working due to positive COVID-19 tests, exposure

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Around 260 employees of the Gwinnett County Public Schools have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are quarantining due to possible exposure from a case of the virus, officials with the school system say.Speaking with FOX 5, the school system confirmed that approximately 260 employees "had been excluded from work" as of Thursday, July 30.These numbers come as Gwinnett County teachers began to return to work last Wednesday to prepare for the state of the school year on Aug.

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Questions raised over NHL players’ private COVID-19 tests compared to the public

There are questions being raised over why NHL players’ private COVID-19 tests are allowed — with results expected within 24 hours. It’s at odds with the long delays some Calgarians are reporting over their own wait times. Christa Dao reports.

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Over 5 lakh Covid-19 tests conducted daily in last two days: Modi Govt

coronavirus in a single day over two consecutive days,the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) said today. On 26th July, India tested a total of 5,15,000 samples and on 27th July, a total of 5,28,000 samples were tested.This, according to the MoHFW, is a result of the coordinated efforts of the Union and various State and Union Territory governments push to increase the testing for the infection in the country.More than 5 lakh #COVID19 tests conducted in a single day over two consecutive days.

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Video helps B.C. kids understand COVID-19 tests

B.C. Children’s Hospital has released a video that aims to show kids what to expect if they need a COVID-19 test to help reduce fear and anxiety.

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Trust Index: Are at-home COVID-19 tests effective?

ORLANDO, Fla. – In the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, testing is essential.But what about at-home tests? They are available but are they effective?There are a number of companies making at-home tests for COVID-19, but it’s important to note the tests are authorized by the Food and Drug Administration, but not approved by the FDA -- and there is a difference.Since the coronavirus hit Florida in March, we have seen numerous drive-up testing sites pop up across Central Florida, across the state and across the country.Testing has become more prevalent and even at-home tests are now available.Dr.

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NIH details plan to increase number of daily COVID-19 tests in US to 6 million by December

LOS ANGELES - The National Institutes of Health (NIH) unveiled the details of a plan on Wednesday to increase daily COVID-19 testing quality and availability while addressing testing inequities for underserved communities that have been disproportionately impacted by the novel coronavirus.First announced in April 2020, the Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) program was discussed in a recent article published in the New England Journal of Medicine, which said diagnostic testing capacity in the U.S. for June was between 520,000 and 823,000 tests.“Models that provide robust estimates of the number of tests needed per day vary widely.

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Every result from Premier League Covid-19 testing as latest finds one case from 2,250

Premier League testing. The unidentified person was the only positive case from 2,250 tests in the second round to be completed since the season resumed, which is the same amount as the 1,829 tests brought back in the last result.

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Philadelphia officials announce no curfew for 2nd night, urge protesters to get COVID-19 testing

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia city officials have again confirmed that there will be no curfew Monday evening. The first attempt at a no-curfew evening was Sunday and it appears to have been successful as officials have renewed that decision. In previous days, officials had implemented the curfew as a way to prevent serious rioting and unrest citywide. Beyond that, officials say there will be no no vehicular traffic restrictions or street closures in Center City.FULL COVERAGE: DEATH OF GEORGE FLOYD However, these allowances are subject to change and officials remind the public to be aware of any last minutes changes.Dr.

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Philadelphia officials announce no curfew, urge protesters to get COVID-19 testing

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia city officials have confirmed that there will be no curfew Sunday evening. In previous days, officials had implemented the curfew as a way to prevent serious rioting and unrest citywide. Beyond that, officials say there will be no no vehicular traffic restrictions or street closures in Center City.FULL COVERAGE: DEATH OF GEORGE FLOYD However, these allowances are subject to change and officials remind the public to be aware of any last minutes changes.In light of the magnitude of recent protest, The Department of Public Health recommends that everyone wear a mask when in public to slow the spread of COVID-19. AdvertisementProtesters are urged to monitor their health for symptoms like new-onset fever, cough, or

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ICMR revises covid-19 testing strategy, returnees with ILI symptoms will be tested within 7 days

NEW DELHI : Revising its strategy for covid-19 testing, ICMR said on Monday that returnees and migrants who show symptoms for influenza-like illness will be tested for coronavirus infection within seven days of ailment and stressed that no emergency clinical procedure, including deliveries, should be delayed for lack of testing.

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Beyonce thanks Tina Knowles for her 'incredible vision' as they support COVID-19 testing in Houston

Beyonce and her BeyGOOD Foundation have been aiding in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.And, most recently, the38-year-old vocalist teamed up with her mother Tina Knowles, 66, to bring mobile COVID-19 to their hometown of Houston, Texas.She gave a 'special thanks' to Tina for her 'incredible vision' via Instagram on Friday evening.

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Coronavirus outbreak: 25 Manitoba health care workers have tested positive for COVID-19, four in past week

During a provincial COVID-19 update on Wednesday, Manitoba spokesperson for Shared Health Lanette Siragusa said that 25 health care workers in the province have tested positive for the virus, with four new cases in the past week.

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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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