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Alberta colleges, universities going back online as COVID-19 Omicron cases rise

Several colleges and universities in Alberta are moving the bulk of classes back online in the new year, as the COVID-19 Omicron variant spreads across Alberta. Morgan Black has the details.

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Princeton moves exams online as colleges go back to drawing board to fight COVID

PRINCETON, N.J. - Facing rising infections and a new COVID-19 variant, colleges across the U.S. have once again been thwarted in seeking a move to normalcy and are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates, limit social gatherings and, in some cases, revert to online classes.The threat of the omicron variant comes as a gut punch to schools that were hoping to relax safety measures this spring.

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Children to be able to book Covid-19 jab online in bid to 'make the most of half-term', health secretary announces

Covid-19 vaccine appointments for children will be available via the online booking service in a bid to 'ramp up' vaccinations in young teenagers over the half-term break, the health secretary has said.

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Want Gen Z on the COVID-19 vaccine train? Fresh online push is key, experts say

COVID-19 last year.“I did it because I wanted to be with my loved ones. As cheesy as that sounds, I want to be with my family and my close friends at a time like this,” said the 21-year-old Luminosity Gaming streamer and content creator, who lives in Houston, Texas.Luminosity Gaming is owned by Toronto-based company Enthusiast Gaming, and were recruited by the United States Ad Council last year to help encourage millennials and Gen Zers to get the jab.

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Kerala: IMA urges newly-formed govt to conduct swearing-in ceremony online amid Covid

Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Saturday urged the new government in Kerala to conduct the swearing-in ceremony on virtual platform, news agency PTI said. IMA said, violation of COVID-19 norms during the poll campaign was one of the several reasons which triggered the second wave of the pandemic in the state.The new government is coming to power upholding scientific temper and understanding the will of people, it said.

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Online gaming industry extends support towards covid-19 relief efforts

MPL) along with online donation platform Give India is organising ‘Gamers for India Fundraiser’ for covid relief on 15 May. Under the initiative, the country's prominent gamers and game streamers will leverage MPL’s Facebook and YouTube handles to game, talk, and raise funds for Give India for the fight against covid.

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States gear up to tackle COVID-19 in villages with online consultations, surveillance committees

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N.B. teen starts online petition calling for loosening of COVID-19 restrictions for N.B. truckers

COVID-19 rules and it is gaining support.

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Online pharmacies pushing unauthorized COVID-19 treatments to Canadians

A growing number of Canadians say they’re willing to seek out medications from unsanctioned sources online if it means getting drugs not available anywhere else.

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‘Don’t worry about it’: Dubious online pharmacies push unlicensed COVID-19 treatments

Fighting COVID-19 has meant tackling conspiracy theories, even within families The message was sent by a drug supplier, who claims to be based in India, trying to sell hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin: two drugs that conspiracy theorists say cure COVID-19 and that scientists say are useless at treating the disease.The seller said it would ship the drugs to Canada without a prescription. But importing medications, even with a prescription, is illegal in most circumstances.In March, Global News registered with an online referral service that connects customers with drug suppliers in India.

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Older Ontarians most involved in spreading COVID-19 misinformation online, study suggests

COVID-19 on social media.Research published Wednesday by the Ontario Medical Association found that six per cent of Ontarians are spreading misinformation about the pandemic online and the vast majority are older adults. Prince Harry lands second job as commissioner studying ‘fake news’ Men and women in that age group were almost equally involved in sharing misinformation and the research found many posters had been accessing right-leaning websites and U.S.

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47 COVID-19 cases linked to outbreak at northern Alberta school, classes moving online

According to Aspen View Public Schools, over 500 people at EPC are considered close contacts of positive cases: 468 students and 48 staff. Because of how students are bussed to school, six bus drivers, 41 students from Landing Trail Intermediate School and 30 students from Whispering Hills Primary School are also considered close contacts.“One of the active cases is associated to Landing Trail Intermediate School,” Aspen View Public Schools said.

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Puducherry: Colleges to hold classes online from today as Covid-19 cases rise

Covid-19 cases, all government and private colleges in Puducherry have been directed to hold classes only by online mode from Friday.The classes would be held six days a week (Monday to Saturday) in the Union Territory.According to the official release, Lieutenant Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan on Thursday had approved the proposal for the conduct of classes by online mode from 26 March.However, the practical classes for final semester students shall alone be conducted through offline mode with strict adherence to the Standard Operating Procedure.Meanwhile, the union territory of Puducherry logged 95 fresh coronavirus cases on Thursday taking the overall tally to 40,740.No fresh fatality was reported and the number of fatalities

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How COVID-19 changed online dating in Saskatchewan

Valentine’s Day looked very different from last year. Provincial COVID-19 guidelines restrict capacity within restaurants, have placed a curfew on bars and prevent people from visiting residences that aren’t their own.The lack of opportunities to meet new people has prompted many to go looking for love and companionship by downloading dating apps, which are reporting more users and say their clients are having deeper conversations.

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John Dolan School in Saskatoon moves to online learning after COVID-19 case

John Dolan School in Saskatoon are moving to online learning for the next two days after the first positive case of COVID-19 at the school.One classroom was closed due to an isolation order.

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Ontario building an online portal to rollout COVID-19 vaccine faster

Ontario is building an online software where people can book appointments to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This is good news, but it also raises some concerns. Shallima Maharaj has more on the story.

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Eating out biggest casualty of covid in urban India, online shopping up: Report

shopping online and preferred local grocery stores for essentials, research firm Ipsos said as part of its global survey on shifting consumer habits due to the pandemic.Ipsos surveyed consumers in 28 markets covering 20,504 adults globally. The survey was conducted between 20 November and 4 December.Also Read | India should worry about its public debtThe 'Shopping During the Pandemic’ survey captured shift in shopping behaviour globally.Close to 50% of urban Indians said they ate out less in local and small restaurants after the covid-19 outbreak.

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Why covid-19 has been a shot in the arm for online food delivery firms

food delivery companies, broadly dominated by Zomato and Swiggy. Consumers had shied away from online food ordering due to apprehensions on safety and a general preference for home-cooked food.

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Alberta health minister, top doctor address COVID-19 vaccine ‘misinformation’ circulating online

Alberta health officials are hoping to clear up misinformation circulating online over the COVID-19 vaccine. Jackie Wilson reports.

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ICICI Lombard's new online portal aims to help SMEs safeguard business amid COVID-19

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‘Like nothing I have felt before’: B.C. COVID-19 survivor blasts virus deniers in online post

COVID-19.Haleigh Callison, 36, said she was healthy, active and careful about where she went and who she spent time with when the pandemic started.However, she contracted the virus on Nov.

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Black Friday online sales hit record amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Black Friday shopping in a COVID-19 pandemic: some stores closed, sales move online

Black Friday, the one-day shopping bonanza known for its big bargains and large crowds, has arrived.While rising COVID-19 cases and weeks of staggered deals have muted the usual fanfare of the shopping event, retailers are banking on today’s sales to bolster their bottom line.Retail analysts say some bargain hunters are still expected to shop in brick-and-mortar stores, where possible, in the hopes of snagging a doorbuster deal.But they say the majority of this year’s Black Friday purchases are expected to be made online.Eric Morris, head of retail at Google Canada, says e-commerce in Canada has doubled during the pandemic.

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No current plans for online-only teaching at Salford and Bolton universities after rocketing Covid-19 cases in Manchester

Manchester Evening News reported yesterday that both Manchester's main universities - the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University - would move teaching entirely online from today (Wednesday) after a surge in cases among students.

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Calgary French school moves all students to online learning amid COVID-19 outbreak

COVID-19 was declared at the school.In a letter to parents on Monday, the school board said Alberta Health Services advised it Sunday night that two cases were confirmed within the École de la Rose Sauvage community. Coronavirus: What schools in Alberta have COVID-19 outbreaks School officials said they learned of two more cases Monday morning, for a total of four.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“In an effort to protect students, their families and staff, we have made the decision to go online learning effective tomorrow, Oct.

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Hamilton shifts to online booking of COVID-19 tests amidst long delays for testing

COVID-19 assessment and testing centres are shifting to online booking of appointments.As of Thursday, residents requiring a coronavirus test can now book online by visiting www.HamiltonCovidTest.ca.It’s a response to a surge in demand for testing, which has doubled in recent weeks.Associate medical director of health Dr. Nhin Tran says the public health phone lines are taking, on average, about 2,000 calls each day from concerned residents looking to book a test.

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‘University of Summerland’ aims to support post-secondary students during COVID-19 pandemic

Ontario universities to teach coronavirus-related courses in the fall “My goal was to get the message across that these students are not alone, that there are others in the community in a similar situation and that together we are going to try to get through this as best as we can.”Gupta said they’ve already had around 40 students sign up to use the spaces ranging from first year students to law students.“Hopefully… they can get some support from each other and be more successful then they possibly could be if they are just staying at home,” Gupta said.While calling the initiative the “University of Summerland” started out as a joke suggestion by students involved in organizing the study spaces, Gupta has used it as another chance to

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Online searches for 'chest pain' rise amid Covid-19 pandemic

COVID-19 infection is warranted, if people are experiencing chest pain, they need to seek medical evaluation. This can be done in a safe manner that will help them avoid the consequences of delayed cardiovascular care.The study underscores the need to find additional ways to educate patients that emergency conditions such as a heart attack and stroke can be safely cared for, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Michigan teen incarcerated for not doing online schoolwork during COVID-19 pandemic, report says

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. (FOX 2) - A 15-year-old girl from Metro Detroit was sent to juvenile detention at the end of the school year for not completing her online school assignments during the COVID-19 pandemic.ProPublica reported Tuesday that the 15-year-old from Beverly Hills attends Groves High School in Birmingham and had her probation revoked by a judge in May after repeated violations of her probation.ProPublica identifies the minor as Grace (her middle name) and says she has a learning disability and struggled when Groves switched to remote learning.

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The New Reality: Online sales boom for businesses that went digital during COVID-19

This is the 16th in a series of stories looking at the new reality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Maritimes. You can find the full series here.Although online shopping has been growing for years, the COVID-19 pandemic has given the sector a massive boost as stores were forced to close and as customers wanted an option that would allow them to stay home.At Nurtured Products for Parenting in Halifax, N.S., packing up an order for delivery is now a big part of the business.“It felt like things flipped on their head for what we do in-store normally to than we would do online,” said Jolyn Swain, the owner of the store.

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US COVID-19 deaths rise; 2 California cities to begin fall term online

As states continue to set records with daily COVID-19 case counts, fatalities due the virus are beginning to creep upward, with Arizona, Texas, Mississippi, California, and Florida all breaking records for average daily fatalities over the past 7 days.

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Online funeral to be held for Seoul mayor amid COVID-19 pandemic

Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon will be held online this week over coronavirus concerns, his funeral committee said Sunday.The announcement comes amid a heated social debate over how big a funeral should be arranged for Park, who was found dead on Friday. He reportedly had been embroiled in sexual harassment allegations.Lawmaker Park Hong-keun, who works for the interim funeral committee, told reporters that the online funeral will be held inside Seoul City Hall on Monday morning.

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Online learning platform Coursera to help students upskill amid covid-19

Coursera makes all its courses free from June 1 for all graduate and undergraduate students

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The New Reality: Future of shopping malls in jeopardy as COVID-19 pandemic pushes shoppers online

From air travel to restaurants and mom-and-pop shops, businesses relying heavily on the in-person customer connection have been hit hard by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Shopping malls are no exception.

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Ottawa farmers markets go online due to COVID-19 pandemic

OTTAWA -- The Ottawa Farmers Market will have a new look when it opens for the season on Sunday.

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Covid-19 pandemic prompts Indian colleges to rush to online exams

With most colleges offbound due to covid, exam season this year is like none ever before. Many are looking at tech-enabled proctoring solutions, despite concerns about keeping a close vigil.

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COVID-19 forces Narcotics Anonymous to move meetings online

OTTAWA -- The Ottawa fellowship of Narcotics Anonymous wants recovering addicts to know you are not alone during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Ottawa Markets launches online farmers market during COVID-19 pandemic

OTTAWA -- You will be able to enjoy fresh produce, baked goods and other items from the ByWard Market and Parkdale Market this spring.

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Online conspiracy theorists twist singer's COVID-19 death

CHICAGO – Conspiracy theorists are twisting facts online about country singer Joe Diffie's death from COVID-19 complications in an effort to promote their claims that health officials are exaggerating the threat of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Shakira Graduates From An Online Ancient Philosophy Course From University Of Pennsylvania Amid COVID-19 Quarantine

Looks like Shakira has been extremely productive during her quarantine period amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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‘It’s very stressful’: Parents struggle with teaching children at home through COVID-19

Teachers and educators have tried to make the transition to learning at home as smooth as possible, but it can still be a struggle. It was on March 15 that the Alberta government announced that all school classes in the province would be cancelled because of COVID-19.

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Federal authorities thwart hundreds of online COVID-19 related scams

Here are ways that can help stop you from being swindled.

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Online child exploitation cases spike in Alberta amid COVID-19 pandemic

The ALERT internet child exploitation unit says reports of online sexual exploitation in Alberta have spiked during the COVID-19 crusis. As Kendra Slugoski explains, in March, there more than double the average number of cases reported and increased internet use may be to blame.

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COVID-19: Stay-at-home online learning tips for parents

Kids have been out of school since the middle of March and some families are struggling with the demands of online learning. Farah Nasser gets some timely tips from parent-blogger Kate Winn.

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Coronavirus: Hackers prey on vulnerable online video chats, as demand for web messaging soars

Andria Spindel’s Monday webinar on combating antisemitism was only a few minutes in, when it became obvious there was something wrong.

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Covid-19 petitions rise online as Indians worry about the pandemic

As Covid-19 spreads across the country, Indian’s turn to online petitions to pressure authorities to better tackle the pandemic

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These clothes shops have closed their online stores during Covid-19, here's why...

Many of our favourite fashion retailers shut their front doors last week in line with the government's isolation legislation.The high street is currently shuttered, with many busy shopping centres and city hubs now eerily quiet. Of course it was the smart decision, with everyone encouraged to isolate as much as possible now fashion stores are not an essential service.

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