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New Delhi: India on Friday sought Australia’s support for a proposal for a temporary waiver of patent protections for covid-19 vaccines at the World Trade Organisation, a move that would boost supplies of the life-saving inoculations to poorer nations.India put forth its views during a telephone conversation between prime minister Narendra Modi and his Australian prime minister Scott Morrison.

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U.S. supports waiving intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines: USTR

United States supports waiving intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said on Wednesday.These extraordinary times and circumstances of call for extraordinary measures.

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Top 3 COVID-19 vaccine questions – Antibody tests, testing positive for COVID-19 and COVIDSafe travel

In this video, Dr Lucas De Toca answers the top 3 questions you’ve been asking on our social accounts. Good morning, my name is Doctor Lucas De Toca and I lead the Department of Health’s primary care response to COVID-19.

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Ontario teacher unions call for more protections against COVID-19

COVID-19 as a third wave surges across the province.The unions held a news conference today calling for the mass vaccination of teachers and other school staff.Union leaders also say that online learning should be adapted across the province until the safety of staff and students can be guaranteed.

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Federal leaders hold rally at Toronto long-term care home, call for more protections for seniors

COVID-19.NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and the Green Party’s Annamie Paul spoke outside St. George’s Care Community, which is in the midst of one of the largest virus outbreaks in Ontario.Data from the ministry of health shows there are 43 residents and 28 staff members currently infected with COVID-19 at the home.There have been 14 deaths linked to the active outbreak.

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RBC Convention Centre preparing for COVID-19 vaccinations

Winnipeg man in his 30s among 5 Manitoba deaths from COVID-19 Sunday Thousands of appointments have already been made for Jan. 4 through 10 with second-dose appointments occurring Jan.

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14 deaths from COVID-19 reported in Manitoba Sunday

Steinbach-area church holds drive-in service, breaking public health orders again Those deaths include:The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 13.6 per cent provincially and 14.4 per cent in Winnipeg.As of 9:30 a.m. Sunday, 383 new cases of the virus have been identified.The total number of lab-confirmed cases in Manitoba to 18,806.The data also shows there are 9,216 active cases and 9,195 individuals who have recovered from COVID-19.

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Record-breaking COVID-19 deaths reported in Manitoba Saturday

COVID-19 have been reported Saturday, the highest amount of deaths reported in a single day. Record number of coronavirus deaths reported in Manitoba, but case numbers slowly dropping Those deaths include:[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 13.1 per cent provincially and 14.1 per cent in Winnipeg.

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Nova Scotia creates protections for renters, more beds for homeless amid COVID-19

COVID-19 that would keep them safe from rent increases and renovictions while the province works on longer-term solutions.According to Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Chuck Porter, the immediate protections ordered under the Emergency Management Act are as follows: Affordable housing advocate says Nova Scotia premier’s comments on rent control ‘bizarre’ The province said in a statement that it is also creating the Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission.

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Health experts push for ‘aggressive’ strategy called #COVIDZero to stamp out coronavirus

COVID-19 are now banding together to push for a more ‘aggressive’ strategy that would see more restrictions for a longer period of time.The #COVIDZero strategy, compared to ‘ripping off a band-aid’, would see one single lockdown with stringent measures implemented until the number of coronavirus cases in Ontario hits zero.Dr. Andrew Morris, an infectious disease expert with Sanai Health, says the province’s current colour-coded assessment system will not be enough to stamp out COVID-19 — because Ontario eases restrictions as soon as the case numbers drop, which only allows them to jump right back up.

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Man in his 40s, senior die from COVID-19 Thanksgiving Monday with 77 new cases

54 new cases of COVID-19 identified Sunday of Thanksgiving long weekend The other is a man in his 40s from Winnipeg.There are also 77 new cases of the virus identified as of 9:30 a.m.

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Manitoba still working on getting COVID-19 contact tracing app

COVID-19 has rolled out in four provinces, but not yet in Manitoba.So far, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario and Saskatchewan have the app. COVID Alert app wraps first month with 2.2M downloads, 90 infection reports Manitoba’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr.

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Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister self-monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms

COVID-19 symptoms after possible exposure from other politicians.Pallister’s spokesperson confirmed the leader is on guard for the effects of the novel coronavirus after he met with Quebec Premier François Legault, who previously met with Conservative leader Erin O’Toole.O’Toole tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday.

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Manitoba sees 18 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, nearing 1,500 at 6-month mark

18 new cases of COVID-19 in the province as of Sunday morning.The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 1.1 per cent. Coronavirus: A look ahead for pandemic in Manitoba The total number of lab-confirmed cases in Manitoba to 1,428.Of the new cases announced Sunday:The province says there are currently 239 known active cases and 1,173 individuals have recovered from COVID-19.There are 15 people in hospital and three people in intensive care.

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Manitoba sees 29 new COVID-19 cases Sunday; more than 400 active in province

29 new cases of COVID-19 as of Sunday morning. This brings the total number of cases in Manitoba to 1,323.The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 1.2 per cent.

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‘Dancing With the Stars’ eyes September start with COVID-19 protections in place

EXCLUSIVE: “Dancing With the Stars” is looking to waltz into production in September as ABC and BBC Studios work through the health and safety protocols that will allow the competition format to light up the dance floor this year.The show, which is based on the BBC format “Strictly Come Dancing,” is entering its 29th season with former “America’s Next Top Model” host Tyra Banks now hosting and exec producing.In recent years, the series has traditionally aired around the middle of September, so the hope is that it won’t be too delayed by COVID-19. The show has been lined up for an 8-10 p.m.

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Coronavirus: Manitoba tenant protections extended

coronavirus pandemic are being extended until Sept. 30.The current freeze on rent increases, which was originally implemented on March 24, is being extended, along with the postponement of non-urgent eviction hearings.

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Orange County answers frequently asked questions about eviction protections and housing assistance

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said he knows many people in the county are trying to figure out how to pay rent during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Alberta’s auditor general ‘very likely’ to review province’s COVID-19 response

The province’s auditor general is “very likely” to examine Alberta’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a spokesperson for the Office of the Auditor General, with more details are expected later this week.

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Peeling back protections on international travel complicated, but possible: experts

Vacation plans dashed. Summer excursions in limbo. Snowbird escapes in jeopardy. ‘

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Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on risk management for re-opening boarding schools and school-based residential colleges

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about risk management for re-opening boarding schools and school-based residential colleges.

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Coronavirus outbreak: New Brunswick minister says job protections in place for workers

New Brunswick Labour Minister Trevor Holder announced on Thursday that job protections were now in place for workers retroactive to March 12, allowing employees to be able to access emergency leave should their job be impacted by COVID-19, such as having to self-isolate for 14 days.

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AP-NORC poll: Few Americans support easing virus protections

WASHINGTON – Despite pockets of attention-grabbing protests, a new survey finds Americans remain overwhelmingly in favor of stay-at-home orders and other efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus. A majority say it won’t be safe to lift such restrictions anytime soon, even as a handful of governors announce plans to ease within days the public health efforts that have upended daily life and roiled the global economy.

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Union for Edmonton Transit workers calls for more protections against COVID-19

The union that represents Edmonton’s transit workers is calling for more measures to protect drivers against COVID-19.

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Angelina Jolie Pleads for Protection of Vulnerable Children During Coronavirus Pandemic

Being less vulnerable to a virus doesn't make children completely safe. As COVID-19 continues to affect millions of families around the world, Angelina Jolie is speaking out and reminding citizens that we must look out for children in need during this time.

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Supreme Court order Centre to provide PPE and protection to doctors and medical staff

NEW DELHI : The Supreme Court on Wednesday passed a slew of interim directions for the safety of doctors and medical staff taking care of Covid-19 patients.

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Edmonton Valley Zoo putting protections in place for big cats amid COVID-19 pandemic

After news that a tiger in the Bronx Zoo tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Edmonton Valley Zoo has been taking additional measures to protect its big cats.

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Concerns raised over protection of sanitation workers in Halifax amid coronavirus pandemic

While many businesses and industries have ground to a halt during the novel coronavirus pandemic, garbage collection has not, and some are concerned that sanitation workers aren’t being properly protected.

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Medical staff wary as lack of quality protection gear ails hospitals

India does not have PPE specifications and standards of its own and follows those set by China or the US

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Almost 90% of Covid-19 deaths in Ireland aged over 65

Almost 90% of people with the coronavirus who have died so far in Ireland are aged over 65.

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Nova Scotia RCMP charge 4 people with violating province’s Health Protection Act

Four people in Dartmouth have been ticketed for failing to comply with Nova Scotia’s rules under the Health Protection Act.

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Gwyneth Paltrow ditches coronavirus protection gear for stroll with rarely seen son Moses

Gwyneth Paltrow looked glad to be grabbing some fresh air and sunshine as she was spotted on a stroll with son Moses.

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Coronavirus: Church selling £91 'plague protection kits' accused of exploiting believers

A faith healer has been accused of "exploiting" people's anxiety about the coronavirus crisis by selling a "plague protection kit" for £91.

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Alberta renter protections kick in Wednesday

Alberta landlords are raising concerns about a lack of payments, as new provincial measures to protect renters during the COVID-19 pandemic will be introduced Wednesday. Breanna Karstens-Smith explains.

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Alberta landlord fears financial challenges as protections for renters kick in

New protections for Alberta renters unable to make their payments because of COVID-19 will kick in Wednesday.

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Coronavirus: Kelowna doctor warns of ‘critical’ shortage of personal protective equipment

A Kelowna family physician is speaking out about what she calls a “critical” shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for front-line workers battling COVID-19.

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Another 283,000 people apply for Covid-19 emergency income payment

The Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection has said that by close of business on Friday, another 283,000 people had applied for the Covid-19 emergency income payment from the Department of Social Protection.

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Instacart announces coronavirus protections amid threats of a strike

Instacart, a company that delivers groceries and other items through an app, has announced new measures to keep its employees safe.

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Supporting Community Living during COVID-19: CARES Act and Civil Rights Protections

On Friday, the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, into law. The Act provides a total of $2.2 trillion, with $955 million directed to ACL programs. On Saturday, the HHS Office of Civil Rights issued a bulletin to protect people with disabilities from unlawful discrimination in decisions about their treatment during the COVID-19 health care emergency. Together, these will provide significant support to older adults and people with disabilities.

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Kenney announces protections for renters amid COVID-19 response

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces new protections for renters amid to COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili calls for measures to protect frontline workers

While the public is being urged to stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are some people still needing to work.

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Coronavirus: N.L. recalls legislature for ‘urgent’ protections for employees, tenants

Newfoundland and Labrador’s legislature is being recalled as the province looks to implement a series of legislative protections for residents during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Eye Protection

These considerations are intended for use by federal, state, and local public health officials; leaders in occupational health services and infection prevention and control programs; and other leaders in healthcare settings who are responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures for preventing pathogen transmission in healthcare settings.

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‘Big Brother Canada’ ups coronavirus protection for houseguests

The producers of Big Brother Canada(BBCAN) are now taking additional safety precautions to protect their Season 8 houseguests amid concerns of the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: First drive-thru COVID-19 testing centre opens in Winnipeg

The first drive-thru testing centre for COVID-19 opened in Winnipeg on Saturday.

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Coronavirus: Toronto introduces protection measures for the homeless

TORONTO – The City of Toronto has introduced some new infrastructure to protect the homeless population during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Trump invokes Defense Protection Act to manufacture PPE

Calling himself a "wartime president," President Donald Trump today invoked the Defense Protection Act, a significant step that would allow the military to produce, among other things, personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face masks as part of an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Scottish couple give Covid-19 protection parcels to the elderly

A grocery store owner and her husband are handing out parcels of hand sanitiser and face masks to the sick and elderly in central Scotland to help protect them against the coronavirus.

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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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