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The UK Covid-19 public inquiry began today with a solemn vow people who lost loved ones during the pandemic and all those who have suffered will be at its 'heart'.

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Canadians detained in Dominican Republic after packages of presumed cocaine found on aircraft

Dominican Republic after more than 200 packages of presumed cocaine were seized on an aircraft at Punta Cana International Airport, officials say.In a press release dated April 6, the country’s National Directorate for Drug Control (DNCD) said the aircraft was set to fly from Punta Cana to Toronto.The DNCD said authorities began a “rigorous check” and allegedly found “eight black packages” in the aircraft.“Each containing 25 packages, for a total of 200,” the release reads. Flair Airlines could be grounded in Canada over foreign control concerns According to the release, nine Canadians, one person from India and another from the Dominican Republic are “being questioned to determine their possible involvement.”“An extensive investigation process has been initiated around this case, the Public Ministry, assisted by DNCD agents, are working hard to clearly establish who is directly linked to the seizure of the substance,” the press release reads.The DNCD said the crew, passengers and “others investigated,” as well as the aircraft are now “under the control of the Public Minister” while the investigation continues.

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COVID-19: Guelph’s public health unit adding more vaccine clinics for 4th doses

COVID-19 vaccine clinics to accommodate residents who are now eligible for a fourth dose.This comes after the Ontario government announced that starting on Thursday, it is rolling out a second booster dose for those aged 60 and older, as well as First Nation, Inuit and Métis individuals and their non-Indigenous household members aged 18 and older. Ontario expands 4th COVID dose eligibility to 60+ and First Nations starting April 7 Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health said these groups are eligible to receive a fourth shot at least three months following their last dose.“I am pleased our provincial vaccination program continues to follow the emerging evidence on vaccines,” said medical officer of health Dr.

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Covid-19 update: India reports 2,568 fresh Covid-19 cases, 97 deaths in last 24 hours

declining trend in Covid-19 cases, India on Tuesday reported 2,568 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the updated Health Ministry data. The total Covid-19 cases in the country reached 43 million, according to Health Ministry data. Additionally, Covid-19 deaths reported in the country continued to be below 100, logging 97 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the total death toll to 515,974, the Health Ministry data further revealed.

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Peel Public Health warns of potential COVID-19 exposure at funeral, religious event

COVID-19 at two separate events last weekend.Those who attended a religious event in Brampton or a funeral in Mississauga on Nov. 13 are being advised to get tested for COVID-19 because of a possible exposure, Peel Public Health says.

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Ontario will let regions take lead on tougher COVID-19 pandemic measures for now: Ford

COVID-19 infections rise in the province.Health units covering Sudbury, Ont., and the Algoma region in northern Ontario have reintroduced pandemic measures as cases spike, including business capacity limits the province lifted last month.Ford says that local approach makes sense because the risk is lower than in previous infection waves now that more people are vaccinated.

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COVID-19: Some Ontario health units reinstating capacity limits, mulling tougher measures

Ontario health unit said Monday it would reinstate capacity limits and other public health rules amid a surge of COVID-19 cases, while another mulled a similar move.Algoma Public Health said cases are rising, particularly in the northern city of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., and measures are needed to prevent more infections and protect the health system.“I continue to urge all Algoma residents to take immediate action to stop this surge of transmission, and help protect the vulnerable members of our community, and preserve our health care capacity,” Dr.

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Toronto catholic elementary school closed due to COVID-19 outbreak

COVID-19 were detected, Toronto Public Health said.Precious Blood Catholic School, located on Pharmacy Avenue just south of Lawrence Avenue, was ordered to close to in-person learning after 13 confirmed cases of the virus were found, the local public health unit said.A Toronto Catholic District School Board spokesperson said out of the 13 cases, 11 were among students and two were among staff.The school board also said all students will pivot to virtual learning. Etobicoke school moving to remote learning after COVID-19 cases discovered “A whole school dismissal is recommended as a precautionary measure to protect staff, students and the community from further COVID-19 transmission within the school,” the spokesperson said.

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Canada’s top doctor says discussion on COVID-19 booster shots still ‘evolving’

Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Theresa Tam said on Thursday that they are still looking at the data for COVID-19 booster shots and that their discussions on the booster shots is still “evolving.” She said this when asked if Canada would follow the moratorium request by the World Health Organization (WHO) on booster shots until at least the end of September.

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Mixed reaction amongst rural Albertans to easing of COVID-19 public health measures

Rural Alberta has lower rates of COVID-19 vaccination compared to urban areas, making residents more susceptible to a fourth wave of the disease. Nicole Stillger has more on the mixed reaction amongst smaller community members to Alberta’s plan to drop most remaining public health restrictions.

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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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Alberta leadership responsible for protests against COVID-19 public health orders: expert

COVID-19 pandemic.The injunction issued May 6 allows police, for the first time, to arrest or remove anyone who is organizing, promoting or attending protests that challenge public health restrictions.“It becomes personally costly for people to attend these kinds of events and, while that may not change their minds, it will impact people’s ability to engage in this kind of activity,” said Stanislav Vysotsky, an associate professor of criminology and criminal justice at the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, B.C.

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Coronavirus: Hamilton’s medical officer of health concerned as COVID-19 indicators rise

COVID-19 were confirmed on Tuesday in Hamilton.Hamilton Public Health says growing outbreaks at the Barton Street Jail and Salvation Army booth centre now involve 28 cases each, while an outbreak at The Meadows long-term care home in Ancaster is now over. Community vaccine strategy presented to Hamilton’s board of health The outbreak at the Meadows was declared on Dec.

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Hard-hit Czech Republic reaches 1 million confirmed cases

PRAGUE – The Czech Republic has reached 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases, health authorities said Wednesday.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at paramedic station in Waterloo Region

COVID-19.The agency says there are two other COVID-19 cases among employees at the division but they have not been linked to the outbreak. There are now 40 active COVID-19 outbreaks in Waterloo Region Waterloo Public Health says it is working closely with Paramedic Services “to ensure proper contact tracing is undertaken and to ensure appropriate infection prevention and control practices are in place.”It says that those who are potential close contacts who are required to be tested and to self-isolate are being contacted.“We have been in contact with all of our staff members who have tested positive and those who are required to self-isolate.

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Alberta ‘not in a position’ to relax all COVID-19 public health measures: Jason Kenney

COVID-19 public health measures that were put in place last month.Current restrictions put in place in mid-December include a ban on in-person dining and limit grocery and retail stores to 15 per cent of their fire capacity. These restrictions, which went into place on Dec.

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4 new COVID-19 cases on Prince Edward Island said to all be travel-related

COVID-19 Wednesday.Chief medical health officer Dr. Heather Morrison says the four cases involve people who travelled outside the Atlantic region.The cases involve three men – one in his 30s, one in his 40s and one in his 50s – and a woman in her 30s.There are currently eight active cases on the Island.

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COVID-19: Cases surpass 400 for Peterborough, health unit to hold online Q&A on vaccine rollout

COVID-19 on Wednesday afternoon as the region surpasses 400 cases since the pandemic was declared.The new cases push the overall total to 406 for the health unit’s jurisdiction of Peterborough, Peterborough County, Hiawatha First Nation and Curve Lake First Nation.As of Wednesday afternoon, 92 cases are active with another four resolved cases reported. There are now 305 resolved — approximately 75 per cent of all cases.

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COVID-19: Capacity limits in place as neighbourhood rinks open at Peterborough parks

COVID-19: Peterborough MOH says rising cases ’cause for concern’; outbreak over at Riverview Manor “Neighbourhood rinks are for casual recreational use only,” the city said.The city said that the rinks are “use at your own risk,” and that wearing a mask or face covering is recommended. All children/dependents must be accompanied by a competent adult/guardian. Dr.

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New COVID-19 cases in Ottawa dip below 100 for first time in 2021

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health is reporting 87 more people in the city have tested positive for COVID-19, the first time the daily case count has dropped below 100 since the start of the year.

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Ontario reports 94 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Wednesday

OTTAWA -- Public Health Ontario is reporting 94 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa after several days of triple-digit case counts.

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Hamilton preparing for arrival of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine within ‘next couple of weeks’

COVID-19 vaccine, which is expected to provide some much-needed protection for the city’s long-term care residents.About 2,200 front-line workers have received their first shot since Hamilton’s vaccination clinic began distributing the Pfizer-BioNTech shot to long-term care and health-care workers on Dec. 23, 2020.Dr.

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Another triple-digit COVID-19 case count in Ottawa

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health says 123 more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Ottawa, marking marking another day of triple-digit case counts in the city.

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Ontario reports another triple-digit COVID-19 case count in Ottawa

OTTAWA -- Public Health Ontario is reporting 126 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa, marking another day of triple-digit case counts in the city.

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CDC releases updated report on highly-contagious new strain of COVID-19

TAMPA, Fla. - A more contagious strain of COVID-19 has now been found in four states, including Florida. Health experts say the rapid spread of the virus could threaten our healthcare system.The coronavirus variant first identified in the United Kingdom continues to pop up across the country and around the globe.

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KFLA Public Health says no lab-confirmed COVID-19 case identified at a Kingston Tim Horton’s

WATCH: Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) Public Health says they were made aware of the reported case from Tim Horton’s and conducted a thorough investigation, which has now been closed. Nevertheless, the Tim Horton’s drive-thru at 2821 Princess St.

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Interim Guidance for Public Health Professionals Managing People With COVID-19 in Home Care and Isolation Who Have Pets or Other Animals

This document is based on the limited available data as of the release date and general recommendations for zoonotic disease infection prevention and control. This is a rapidly evolving situation. Further studies are needed to understand if and how different animals could be affected by COVID-19. Guidance will be updated as new information becomes available. States may have their own specific requirements for these circumstances.

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City of Toronto urges province to collect COVID-19 race and occupation data

Joe Cressy, Toronto Board of Health chair and Spadina-Fort York city councillor, has sent a letter to the province’s health ministry calling for the government to collect data on COVID-19 cases that indicate race, occupation and other socioeconomic indicators.

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16 new cases of COVID-19, 2 new deaths reported in Ottawa Sunday

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health is reporting 16 new cases of COVID-19 in the city and two new deaths.

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No new cases of COVID-19 reported Sunday in Newfoundland and Labrador

The number of cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador remains unchanged on Sunday at 261.

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About 100 Regina Public Library employees laid off due to coronavirus pandemic

After closing all locations in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Regina Public Library says it had to lay off about 100 of its workers.

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Ford denies Kingston’s request for control over local COVID-19 restrictions: ‘The answer is no’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford gave an unequivocal “no” when asked if he would consider giving more regional powers to Kingston-area officials to lift COVID-19 restrictions.

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Alberta man fined $1,200 for defying COVID-19 quarantine order

A southern Alberta man is facing a fine after defying a quarantine order from Alberta Health Services related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Three deaths, 34 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Thursday

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health says three more residents have died due to COVID-19 in Ottawa.

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Hamilton Public Health reports 261 cases of COVID-19

Hamilton Public Health (HPH) believes they may now have 261 cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday — reporting five probable new cases.

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1 new death in Ottawa, 619 total COVID-19 cases: Ottawa Public Health

Ottawa Public Health says one more person has died as a result of the novel coronavirus in the city.

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Resident at Dartmouth long-term care home dies after COVID-19 diagnosis

A resident at a long-term care facility in Dartmouth appears to have been Nova Scotia’s third death connected to the novel coronavirus.

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2 Edmonton Police Service employees have now tested positive for COVID-19

The Edmonton Police Service confirmed Thursday that a second employee has tested positive for COVID-19.

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Generous Edmontonians offering free grocery delivery during COVID-19 pandemic

As more and more people are self-isolating at home because of the coronavirus, some kind volunteers in Edmonton are offering to pick up grocery orders for people who may be more vulnerable to COVID-19.

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14 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

OTTAWA -- Fourteen new cases of COVID-19 were announced in Ottawa on Tuesday.

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58 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

OTTAWA -- The City of Ottawa has seen the largest one day jump of COVID-19 cases.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Cabinet ministers defend Trudeau’s statement that COVID-19 modelling requires ‘accurate data’

Speaking to reporters at a press conference in Ottawa on Thursday, Health Minister Patty Hajdu and Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, defended Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s assertion that accurate modelling as far as predicting the eventual number of COVID-19 deaths in Canada requires more raw data than is currently available, asserting that any prediction made at this point would not have the full weight of scientific force and fact.

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58 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

OTTAWA -- The City of Ottawa has seen the largest one day jump of COVID-19 cases.

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City of Edmonton to provide update on COVID-19 public safety measures Thursday morning

The City of Edmonton will provide an update Thursday morning on the public safety measures that have been put in place as the city continues to deal with the novel coronavirus outbreak.

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Peterborough to open emergency shelter, re-open select daycares for essential workers amid COVID-19 crisis

Peterborough Public Health says some daycares in the city will be re-opening to support essential workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Health care professionals at 2 clinics test positive for COVID-19 in KFL&A region

KFL&A Public Health says two health care facilities in their catchment area have had health care professionals test positive for the novel coronavirus.

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Majority of Kingston region COVID-19 patients self-isolated before tests: public health

As of Tuesday afternoon, there are 11 cases of the novel coronavirus in the Kingston region, with eight of those cases identified in the last two days.

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Coronavirus: 2 Guelph General Hospital employees test positive for COVID-19

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health says two employees at Guelph General Hospital have contracted the novel 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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