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COVID-19 cases continued to climb in Canada’s two biggest provinces on Sunday, officials in Ontario and Quebec said there are vacant vaccination appointments that need to be filled.In Toronto, Mayor John Tory pleaded with those aged 70 and older to get vaccinated.“We have the vaccines, we have the staff in place to do it and we have the appointments, so all we need now is you,” Tory said.“It’s very, very important for people across the city of Toronto to get vaccinated.” Canada still ‘a long way off’ from COVID-19 economic recovery, experts say The city is set to open two mass vaccination clinics Monday now that the vaccine supply has been fixed, he saidHe said three new COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics will open Monday, but there are

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Quebec deputy premier to go into isolation after COVID-19 exposure

COVID-19.“We learned today that the father of my kids was in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19,” Guilbault tweeted. “Following public health directives, I am placing myself in preventative isolation until he passes two negative tests.”Nous avons appris aujourd'hui que le père de mes enfants a été en contact avec une personne déclarée positive à la #COVID19.

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U.K. study underway to test COVID-19 vaccine mixing. Should Canada follow suit?

COVID-19 vaccines, at least one country is considering mixing and matching different doses.A trial, led by Oxford University is now underway in the United Kingdom to test the safety and efficacy of mixing different shots to protect against the novel coronavirus.If the results are positive, experts say the practice could help ease supply chain issues and help boost a more robust immune response in recipents.

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Feds ‘in discussions’ to secure COVID-19 booster, variant shots: Health Canada

COVID-19, experts have warned that the virus could become endemic, meaning Canadians could need booster shots to ensure they are protected in the years ahead.How does the government plan to secure and provide booster shots to Canadians?Here’s a closer look. COVID-19 vaccine tracker: How many Canadians are vaccinated? In a statement emailed to Global News, Health Canada said the expected future trajectory of the novel coronavirus and pandemic “is not yet clear, nor is the future evolution of virus variants and their severity.”“Work is underway to define our future booster needs, both in terms of quantities and the vaccine technologies on which to focus,” the statement read.

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Professional physicians order asks Quebec to rethink easing COVID-19 health measures

COVID-19.The Collège des médecins du Quebec wrote on Twitter on Saturday that the Legault government should consider changing its plan to take into account expert opinions as well as various ‘alarm bells’ that have sounded in recent days.The province is reporting 917 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, after breaking the 1,000 mark on Saturday for the first time since mid-February.Hospitalizations declined by one to 480, but the number of people in intensive care increased by six to 114.Premier François Legault said Friday that he wasn’t considering reversing his decision to reopen gyms or to allow places of worship to welcome up to 250 people, even as he acknowledged that the province appeared to be at the beginning a third wave.Quebec also

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30 travellers entering Canada caught with suspected fake COVID-19 test results: CBSA

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says it has intercepted 30 suspected “fraudulent” COVID-19 tests from people seeking to enter the country.In a statement emailed to Global News on Sunday, CBSA said since January, when the federal government implemented requirements that all travellers returning to Canada by air provide proof of a negative molecular test, “officers have been on the lookout for fraudulent COVID-19 test results.”The agency said between Jan. 7, 2021, and Wednesday, its officers intercepted 10 suspected fraudulent test result documents at Canada’s airports.

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No new COVID-19 variant cases found in Saskatchewan: Saqib Shahab

coronavirus variants in the province on Thursday.A week ago, a third case of the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 — which was first discovered in the United Kingdom — was announced by the provincial government to have been detected.“We are still at three cases in Saskatchewan of the B.1.1.7 only. All related to travel, all isolated successfully with no evidence of community transmission,” Shahab said.

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Coronavirus: Potential COVID-19 exposure identified at Sobeys in Dartmouth

COVID-19 at Sobeys in Dartmouth.According to public health, the exposure occurred on Feb. 1 between 4 p.m.

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COVID-19: B.C. reports 449 new cases, nine new deaths

COVID-19 on Thursday, along with nine additional deaths.The number of active cases held relatively steady at 4,317, while another 6,869 people were isolating due to possible exposure.Ninety-three of the new cases were in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, 242 were in the Fraser Health region, 19 were on Vancouver Island, 58 were in the Interior Health region and 37 were in the Northern Health region. Man allegedly punched restaurant staff, bit patron after refusing to wear a mask: Victoria police Hospitalizations fell again to 224, the lowest they’ve been since Nov.

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Alberta premier rejecting regional rules on COVID-19 for now

Jason Kenney says there are no plans right now to look at varying economic restrictions based on regions.Critics, including United Conservative caucus member Drew Barnes, are urging Kenney to look at varying the restrictions in areas of the province where there are few cases of COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: 133 total COVID-19 U.K. variant cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka

COVID-19 B.1.1.7. variant, which was first discovered in the U.K., in the region, while 93 total people have screened positive for a “variant of concern.”Testing is still underway to determine the exact COVID-19 variant strain for the 93 cases.

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18 COVID-19 variant cases confirmed as part of North Bay, Ont., apartment building outbreak

COVID-19 outbreak at a North Bay, Ont., apartment building has grown to 18 confirmed novel coronavirus variant cases.Meanwhile, a total of 24 people in the Skyline Lancelot Apartment building have tested positive for COVID-19, the city’s chief medical officer confirmed to Global News. COVID-19 outbreak declared at North Bay apartment building where variant cases likely present The number of variant-involved cases could grow as the health unit is still waiting on genome sequencing results to confirm total variant cases.

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Guelph reports 17 new COVID-19 cases, active cases at 116

COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing its total case count to 2,499.Active cases increased by two from the previous day to 116, which includes six people in the hospital with the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

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Retesting required for potential COVID-19 exposure at 2 locations in Central Zone

Nova Scotia public health is asking anyone who was present at two previously announced potential COVID-19 exposure locations in Central Zone to self-isolate and get tested immediately, even if they have already been tested.This announcement comes after the province reported two additional cases on Wednesday of the B.1.1.7.

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Guelph reports 80 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death from weekend

COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the city’s total case count to 1,413.The city’s 15th death related to the novel coronavirus was also reported over the weekend. COVID-19 vaccinations to begin in Guelph on Jan.

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19 confirmed cases of COVID-19 at an elementary school in East York

Toronto District School Board has confirmed to Global News that there are 19 positive cases of COVID-19 linked to Thorncliffe Park Public School.The board says 433 tests were completed on staff and students on Thursday and Friday.Eighteen students and one staff member tested positive for the virus.

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Coronavirus: Canada’s COVID-19 death toll has now surpassed 12K

novel coronavirus in Canada surpassed another grim milestone Sunday, as the country’s death toll from the virus topped 12,000.News of 56 more virus deaths comes amid another 5,468 new cases, which pushes Canada’s total COVID-19 infections to 370,014. Over 292,000 people have since recovered from the virus, while 14,493,884 tests have been administered.Sunday’s data provides a limited snapshot of COVID-19’s spread across the country however, with B.C., P.E.I.

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Canadian Armed Forces deployed to Saskatchewan in emergency response to COVID-19

COVID-19 continue to surge throughout Saskatchewan, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will be assisting the province in providing emergency humanitarian aid.Last week, the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces responded to a request for assistance by a First Nation community in the province’s far north east.

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Saskatchewan reports 351 new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations reach all-time high

COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the provincial caseload to 8,239. Abuse, understaffing hampering contact tracing in Saskatchewan: nurses’ union The new cases are located in the following areas: Nearly 100 Saskatoon jail inmates and staff diagnosed with COVID-19 The location of four cases remains pending.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The seven-day average of daily cases rose to 250 on Sunday, up from 19.3 on Saturday.

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New Brunswick reports 14 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, 119 active cases

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The nine cases in Zone 2 (Saint John region) are as follows:“These cases are self-isolating and under investigation,” the province said in a statement.The province said the other case is an individual in their 30s in Zone 6 (Bathurst region) which is travel-related and is self-isolating.Public Health also confirmed that a total of 15 cases of COVID-19 have been reported at the Parkland Saint John complex in Saint John, a nursing home facility, as of Saturday evening.According to the province, 10 of the confirmed cases are residents and five others are employees.To date, New Brunswick has seen 495 confirmed cases and 369 of those have recovered.

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‘No plan’ for economy will work without more access to COVID-19 tests, vaccines: O’Toole

coronavirus, Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole says.O’Toole made the remarks during a press conference Sunday morning.“There is no plan for the economy if we don’t have rapid testing and vaccines as swiftly as possible,” he told reporters.

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Quebec reports 1,395 new cases of COVID-19, 12 additional deaths

Support for mandatory coronavirus vaccine keeps falling even as cases spike: IpsosQuebec has now reported 141,038 total cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began and 7,033 deaths.Hospitalizations decreased by 13 on Sunday for a total of 665.Of those, 92 people are in intensive care — a decline of one compared to a day earlier.

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Coronavirus: Spread of COVID-19 in Brampton linked to systemic factors, experts say

Ontario government was ordering her teenaged children to stay home from school for their own safety but expected them and their parents to continue going to work, fear and anger set in almost immediately.In the seven months since then, however, the grocery store cashier said those emotions have given way to a numbness she said is sustaining her as she battles through the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario’s hardest-hit region.She said that as the second wave has swelled to shocking heights in Brampton, Ont., her job has gotten harder and customers have gotten more combative. Ontario reports 1,708 new coronavirus cases, 24 deaths “A lot of us are burnt out,” Lopes said Friday.

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Nova Scotia identifies 5 new potential COVID-19 exposure locations

COVID-19 self-assessment page in order to book a COVID-19 test.Individuals who were at the locations can also call 811 if they don’t have online access or if they have symptoms that concern them.This should be done regardless of whether an individual has coronavirus symptoms.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]According to the province, all potential exposure notifications are now listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures.

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Independent cinemas in Toronto and Ottawa sell popcorn, seat naming rights amid COVID-19 shutdown

COVID-19 restrictions force them to shut their doors for a second time since the pandemic began.From offering patrons the chance to have their names grace cinema walls for a price, to selling concession stand staples at the front door, the theatres say they’re doing what they can to stay afloat.“Anything we can do, we will do because we can’t be open for screenings or rentals,” said Josh Stafford, the owner of the Mayfair Theatre in Ottawa.Ontario announced tighter rules for Toronto, Peel Region and Ottawa on Friday in a bid to tackle a surge in COVID-19 cases. The measure included having cinemas close for 28 days.

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Charges laid after 2 gatherings at Simcoe County short-term rental violate COVID-19 restrictions

‘There will be fines’: Ontario to reduce social gathering limits amid rise in coronavirus cases Under the Reopening Ontario Act, the province’s current gathering limits are restricted to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors. Ontario enforced these restrictions on Sept.

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Ontario, Toronto seemingly at odds on how to tackle COVID-19 surge in the city

COVID-19 in Toronto that local health officials warned could quickly surpass the initial wave of the virus if left unchecked.Ontario Premier Doug Ford repeatedly voiced his reluctance to temporarily halt indoor dining in restaurants, one of several measures Toronto’s top doctor requested last week in light of the growing community spread of the virus.Though the province has not yet formally responded to Dr.

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Edmonton-area malls cancel trick-or-treating due to COVID-19

Halloween, particularly when it’s cold outside — they head to the mall and trick-or-treat at the local shops.However, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of Edmonton-area malls will not be handing out candy to the little ghosts and goblins this year.

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Montreal authorities concerned as COVID-19 cases rise among people 65 and older

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]In order to protect seniors, Montrealers are being asked to abide by public health rules and avoid contact with grandparents as much as possible.“Be careful because we have had some cases with people living in intergenerational homes where we see that the measures are less applied and see cases that came from school are transferred to parents and then grandparents,” said Drouin.Montreal is in a partial lockdown until at least Oct. 28 to stem the tide of the virus.

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Ontario’s top doctor says teachers protected by COVID-19 guidance

COVID-19 than other front-line workers as long as they strictly adhere to the newly issued guidance on managing outbreaks in schools, Ontario’s top doctor said Thursday.Dr. David Williams said teachers must wear masks, stay home if they’re sick, wear gloves, and practice hand hygiene and physical distancing.

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Orillia, Ont., installs large masks on entrance signs to drill home COVID-19 safety message

masks at its entrance signs to instill the COVID-19 safety message of the importance of wearing a mask.As of Monday, people in Simcoe County and Muskoka are required to wear a face covering in indoor public spaces, including while at grocery stores, shopping malls, hair salons, libraries, as well as while on public transit.

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Passengers on 31 flights in Canada may have been exposed to COVID-19 in July

17 international flights and 14 domestic flights in July that have been flagged by the Canadian government for possible exposure to the virus. International air travel to Canada continues to rise, despite coronavirus border restrictions Passengers near the affected rows are considered close contact and may be at risk of exposure, the government said on its website.Public health officials recommend that affected individuals self-isolate for 14 days and monitor symptoms.

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U.S.-Canada border crossings are increasing. Here’s what needs to happen to keep COVID-19 out

As the United States grapples with an avalanche of new cases of the novel coronavirus, the border between the country and Canada remains closed to non-essential travel. But even with the border shut, there has been a recent increase in land border crossings the last few weeks, according to data from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).By the end of April, around 112,000 to 115,000 people crossed land borders into Canada, which was about a 90 per cent drop from the same period last year. But in the last few weeks, that number has swelled, reaching about 172,000 in the first week of July, according to public data from the CBSA. The agency told Global News that this is due to crossings by U.S.

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COVID-19 was not on the world’s radar in November. How did we get here?

coronavirus and the lethal disease it has unleashed. But to take advantage of that intelligence, we must confront our persistent vulnerability: The virus leaves no choice.

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NDP to support COVID-19 spending bill as Liberals face confidence vote

Justin Trudeau faces a confidence vote today but there’s little chance his minority Liberal government will fall in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.Trudeau assured the support of New Democrat MPs by announcing Tuesday that his government is extending the $2,000-a-month Canada Emergency Response Benefit for another eight weeks.

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Canada to spend $30M to promote holidays at home amid COVID-19 border closure

Canada will invest $30 million to enable its provinces and territories to promote holidays in their “own back yard” because of the closure of the country’s borders due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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No new cases of COVID-19 in New Brunswick

New Brunswick reported no new cases of novel coronavirus on Sunday, with the number of confirmed cases remaining at 120.

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Impark still charging for unused parking stalls amid COVID-19

Some are calling for flexibility from parking authorities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Toronto-area parents out thousands after daycare goes bankrupt amid COVID-19 closures

When the coronavirus pandemic first closed Ontario schools and daycare centres, Robin Mandel-Buchalter wasn’t very concerned about securing refunds from her daughter’s daycare.

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In Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 epicentre, hundreds remain without a home

In Saskatoon — the province’s COVID-19 epicentre — a variety of people are turning to the city’s homeless HUB for help, including many who are new to the system.

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Vancouver mayor says 25% of city may be unable to pay property taxes due to COVID-19

Vancouver’s mayor says he’s seen city-led research that suggests up to 25 per cent of the city’s property owners may not be able to pay their property taxes in full or at all this year, adding further concern to the city’s financial outlook amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.

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McDonald’s employee in Saskatoon tests positive for COVID-19

McDonald’s Canada says it has closed one of its restaurants in Saskatoon after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: 4 dead at Ajax nursing home, 25 residents and staff test positive for COVID-19

The company that operates an Ajax nursing home says four residents have died from coronavirus.

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Winnipeg’s Siloam Mission changes Easter dinner course amid COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed holiday traditions for Manitobans, as places of worship held virtual services while the province’s top public health official Dr. Brent Roussin repeatedly asked people to stay home from Easter dinners and Passover Seders.

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Coronavirus: Refugee shelter in Toronto reports COVID-19 outbreak

A refugee shelter in downtown Toronto is reporting four cases of COVID-19, and the organization that manages the facility says multiple other cases of the virus have appeared at other shelters in the city.

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Canada hits over 10,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread throughout several parts of Canada, the country hit 10,113 confirmed cases on Wednesday.

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Veterans’ disability claims backlog must be cleared amid COVID-19, groups say

One of Canada’s largest veterans’ organizations is urging the federal government to automatically approve the roughly 44,000 outstanding applications for disability benefits from injured veterans to help them better deal with the COVID-19 crisis.

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Asymptomatic people are reportedly spreading COVID-19. Should everyone wear a mask?

As countries begin to ramp up testing over the spread of the novel coronavirus, new data is suggesting that asymptomatic people — those who test positive for the disease caused by the virus but don’t show symptoms — are helping to circulate COVID-19.

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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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