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CDC issues 2021 holiday COVID-19 guidance urging vaccination ahead of gatherings

WASHINGTON - The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released official public health guidance for its 2021 holiday season urging people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus while continuing to wear masks indoors and in public spaces. The guidance stresses that people should get vaccinated ahead of the holidays if they haven't done so already. For young children who aren't yet eligible for the vaccine, the CDC suggests reducing risk of exposure by making sure the people around them are vaccinated.Dr.

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White House lifts COVID-19 ban for air travelers

Today, the White House announced that fully vaccinated foreign nationals can travel freely in and out of the United States beginning Nov 8.

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N.B. reports 2 more COVID-19 deaths, 87 new cases

New Brunswick pastor expected in court over alleged COVID-19 public health breaches Of those with new cases, 52 – or 60 per cent – are unvaccinated, nine – or 10 per cent – are partially vaccinated, and 26 – or 30 per cent – are fully vaccinated. The number of active cases is 1,064.There are 60 people hospitalized due to the virus, with 18 in an intensive care unit.

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Understaffed, underfunded, under siege: US public health amid COVID-19

A study yesterday in PLOS One details how the COVID-19 pandemic pummeled an already underfunded and understaffed US public health system, straining workers, upending services, and putting patients at risk.

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Biden highlights cheaper child care in speech on stalled spending bill

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden argued that investments in child care and other social safety net programs are imperative to keep America competitive in the global economy during a visit to a child care center in Connecticut on Friday, as part of his continued push for his stalled social spending bill.Biden visited a child development center in Hartford to promote his proposal to make such care free for lower-income families, and ensure that families making up to 150% of their state's median income pay less than 7% of their salaries on child care.

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Police: Iowa teen ‘covered in blood’ allegedly confessed to killing parents

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - A 17-year-old Iowa boy faces charges of first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents, Cedar Rapids police say.When Cedar Rapids police officers arrived at Ethan Alexander Orton’s family home early Thursday morning, the teen allegedly confessed to killing his parents, police said in a Facebook post.Someone had reported seeing a suspicious person at the home, police said. Officers said they found the teen sitting outside the residence covered in blood.Police said they entered the home after hearing the teen’s confession and found the bodies of 42-year-old Casey Arthur Orton and 41-year-old Misty Dawn Scott Slade.A police car with the blue light on is on the verge of a demonstration in Kiel.

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First Nation in northern Manitoba dealing with COVID 19 outbreak, shuts down school

COVID-19 as the province deals with the fourth wave of the pandemic.Norway House Cree Nation, located about 800 kilometres north of Winnipeg, has had a recent surge in cases, which it says originated from outside the community in early September. Saskatchewan looking at sending some COVID-19 ICU patients to Manitoba Chief Larson Anderson says that as of Tuesday there were 84 active cases and 87 recovered cases in the community.Anderson says one member died after contracting the virus.

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COVID-19: Manitoba schools getting ready to test unvaccinated staff as mandate deadline nears

COVID-19 — Manitoba schools getting ready to test non-vaccinated staff as mandate deadline nears But because of the two-week immunization period, affected employees will need to get their second shot by Monday, or instead provide proof of a negative test within 48 hours before a shift.That means full-time teachers and other school staff who are not fully vaccinated will face testing three times a week.Some divisions, like Winnipeg’s Seven Oaks School Division, have already started testing.“There’s a small number of our employees that have opted for testing,” said Brian O’Leary, superintendent at Seven Oaks, where roughly 98 per cent of staff has been fully vaccinated.“I think people have been living with this and want to get back to a

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Several Gloucester County schools shelter in place due to threats, officials say

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. - A number of Gloucester County schools have been ordered to shelter in place due to anonymous threats in the area, officials say. The shelter in place orders include all Washington Township Public Schools, but school officials say none of the threats have been specific to the township.The orders came after police received a number of anonymous threats against schools, according to officials.

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DOJ will ask Supreme Court to suspend Texas abortion law

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Biden administration said Friday it will turn next to the U.S. Supreme Court in another attempt to halt a Texas law that has banned most abortions since September.It comes as the Texas clinics are running out of avenues to stop the GOP-engineered law that bans abortions once cardiac activity is detected, which is usually around six weeks.

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Biden to stress lower child care costs in speech on stalled spending bill

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden was set to highlight his plan to lower the cost of child care for most American families as he makes the case for his stalled social spending bill during a visit to Connecticut on Friday.Biden was to visit a child development center in Hartford to promote his proposal to make such care free for lower-income families and ensure that families making up to 150% of their state's median income pay less than 7% of their salaries on child care. The proposal is part of a massive expansion of the social safety net that Biden has championed and is aiming to pass with just Democratic votes in Congress.President Joe Biden speaks in the South Court Auditorium on the White House campus on Oct.

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Nova Scotia reports 18 new COVID-19 cases, renews state of emergency

‘COVID, COVID, COVID’: Experts say fatigue over virus in N.B., N.S. normal There were 29,673 rapid tests administered between October 8 and 14.Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 3,697 tests the day before.As of Thursday 1,543,667 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered.

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Province unveils news Verify Ontario app, new COVID vaccine certificate

The new app will officially launch October 22 and will allow businesses to scan a new QR code as proof of vaccination. Marianne Dimain reports.

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New Brunswick pastor expected in court over alleged COVID-19 public health breaches

Pentecostal churches in Atlantic Canada under scrutiny as push to vaccinate ramps up But prosecutors claim Hutchings held a service two days later during which health officials observed people entering and leaving the church building without masks, and they say security agents barred officials from entering.Prosecutors also allege Hutchings held a service that flouted health orders at a secret location and that he used social media to promote non-compliance with COVID-19 rules.The Crown is seeking that he be found in contempt of court and given a prison sentence or a warning that he would be imprisoned if he breaks any more COVID-19 rules.Hutchings was not immediately available for comment today, but he has claimed on social media that

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2 new COVID-19 cases reported in Guelph, active cases at 19

COVID-19 on Friday as the city’s total case count climbed to 5,065.The latest data shows active cases in Guelph remained at 19, with two new recoveries. Ontarians can begin downloading QR codes for COVID-19 vaccine passport based on birth month Total resolved cases climbed to 5,001 and the city’s coronavirus death toll remained at 45.In Wellington County, two new cases have been confirmed, with the case count there now at 2,019.Active cases have fallen to 17 in the county with four new recoveries being reported.

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Rock legend Alice Cooper took up tap dancing during COVID-19 pandemic

LONDON — During the coronavirus pandemic, shock rocker Alice Cooper replaced touring with tap dancing.The 73-year-old rock icon went from touring with Queen and playing to crowds of 95,000 to an audience of zero. He admitted the transition was hard.“It was like coming off of a drug because the adrenaline is your drug onstage.

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Calgary police investigation shuts down CTrain service in large section of city

A section of the downtown core was shut down to vehicle and pedestrian traffic as Calgary police investigated two reported stabbings Friday morning. The investigation also shut down CTrain service in the west, northwest and downtown areas.

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Quebec registers 676 new cases, 6 more deaths linked to COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic Friday.When it comes to hospitalizations, the province reported a rise of three for a total of 301. In the last day, 26 patients were admitted and 23 were discharged.This includes 79 patients in intensive care units, a bump of three in the past 24 hours.Since the beginning of the inoculation campaign, more than 13 million shots of the novel coronavirus vaccine have been administered in Quebec.

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Eagles TE Zach Ertz traded to Arizona Cardinals for CB, draft pick

PHILADELPHIA - Longtime Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz has been traded to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for another player and a draft pick, the team announced Friday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Eagles will receive cornerback Tay Gowan and a 2022 5th-round pick in exchange for the former Pro Bowler.

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Elephants smash giant pumpkins in Oregon Zoo’s 'Squishing of the Squash'

PORTLAND, Ore. - A herd of elephants got to smash massive pumpkins this week at the Oregon Zoo, a fall activity held each year to usher in Halloween. The Oregon Zoo’s 23rd annual "Squishing of the Squash" event was held Thursday in which some of the world’s largest land animals pulverized the area’s largest pumpkins. The zoo said physical distancing and restrictions on large gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic meant the event couldn’t be held in public this year, but that didn’t stop the giant animals from having some fun.

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Proof of COVID-19 vaccination now required to enter Quebec hospitals, long-term care homes

Capacity restrictions for Quebec bars, restaurants to be lifted Nov. 1 The new rule was supposed to come into force the same time as the vaccine mandate deadline for health-care workers, but the health minister announce earlier this week that deadline would be delayed by one month.Meanwhile, the Health Department said Thursday it would lift capacity limits for bars and restaurants on Nov.

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New COVID-19 rules create ‘double standard’ for standing concerts: Ontario venues

COVID-19 guidelines will dampen any significant return to live music in the coming months.At first glance, new rules that lifted capacity limits in “select settings” last weekend seemed to allow performances to return to 100 per cent capacity.However, venue owners say they were disappointed to learn the policies apply only to spaces with seating _ mostly stadiums, arenas and theatres. Ontarians can begin downloading QR codes for COVID-19 vaccine passport based on birth month The Canadian Live Music Association says that leaves the “vast majority” of concerts in a tough spot.

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Ontario reports 496 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths

COVID-19 cases on Friday, bringing the provincial case total to 593,933.Of the 496 new cases recorded, the data showed 280 were unvaccinated people, 20 were partially vaccinated people, 162 were fully vaccinated people and for 34 people the vaccination status was unknown.According to Friday’s report, 74 cases were recorded in Toronto, 60 in Peel Region, 40 in Ottawa and in Windsor-Essex.All other local public health units reported fewer than 30 new cases in the provincial report.The death toll in the province has risen to 9,809 as two more deaths were recorded. Ontarians can begin downloading QR codes for COVID-19 vaccine passport based on birth month As of 8 p.m.

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Saudi Arabia to ease coronavirus curbs from 17 Oct

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Trudeau will name new cabinet on Oct. 26 ahead of Parliament returning next month

Justin Trudeau will name his new cabinet in just over one week, with a hotly anticipated return to business for parliamentarians now officially set for Nov. 22.In a press release Friday morning, Trudeau’s office announced he will reveal who he has selected as cabinet ministers on Oct.

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St. Luke’s Hospital closes emergency department after suspicious device found, officials say

FOUNTAIN HILLS, Pa. - St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania closed its emergency department Friday morning after officials say a suspicious device was found in a patient’s possession, officials say.The department was evacuated in an abundance of caution, and hospital officials contacted authorities.

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Weather Authority: Weekend showers to bring break in mild temperatures

PHILADELPHIA - Friday will get off to a cool start but temperatures will be warming up into the 80s later in the day. Expect calm winds and partly cloudy skies through the morning as temperatures begin to climb. Highs should reach into the low 80s by the early afternoon, and those summer-like temperatures will be returning again on Saturday. Our break from the heat will come when a cold front brings the potential for some scattered showers and storms Saturday afternoon and evening. After that front moves through, high temperatures will drop into the mid-60s Sunday.

Cher sues Sonny Bono's widow over Sonny & Cher royalties

HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 12: Cher arrives to the Los Angeles premiere of 'The Promise' at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 12, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Tara Ziemba/Getty Images) LOS ANGELES - Cher filed suit in Los Angeles against former Rep.

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World’s 15 top philanthropies urge WB, IMF to better pandemic preparedness

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Travelling to England? British govt announces new Covid testing rules. Details here

PCR tests taken on Day 2 after arriving in England can cost about ₹7,722.85 ($103) per person.

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Mom accused of throwing teen sex parties busted in Idaho with underage boys and girls

LOS GATOS, Calif. - A mother from Los Gatos accused of throwing drunken parties for teenagers where she encouraged sex acts was arrested at her home in Star, Idaho and found with a dozen underage boys and girls, according to investigators.The Ada County Sheriff’s Office said detectives are concerned Shannon O’Connor, aka Shannon Bruga, may have been holding similar parties since she moved to Idaho. They began investigating her earlier this summer.The sheriff’s office said they served a warrant Saturday afternoon finding 10 underage boys and two girls at her home along Wyatt Earp Drive.

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Kate Garraway says it's 'one day at a time' as she shares new Derek health update

Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway revealed that her family is taking every day as it comes in regards to her husband Derek's recovery.The presenter was speaking candidly to musician Sharleen Spiteri who opened up the conversation about Derek on Friday morning's show.Sharleen said: "Kate, I have to say, you're bloody amazing, how is your husband?"To which Katie responded: "We're keeping on and keeping on, it sounds like a cliche but it is one day at a time"He is still here and here are we are, so I am very lucky."This comes a few days after Kate revealed that she got her "happy ending" while updating her fans on Derek Draper's recovery.Speaking to Piers Morgan's wife Celia Waldren for the Telegraph, Kate, who is a regular GMB anchor,

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101-year-old woman adopts 19-year-old cat from animal shelter

Gus and his new owner Penny (Humane Society of Catawba County) Old cats can still make new friends.Elderly animals typically have a harder time getting adopted. For one cat in North Carolina, however, his advanced age actually helped get him adopted into a very special home.Jane Bowers, the executive director of the Humane Society of Catawba County, spoke with Fox News about Gus, a 19-year-old cat.

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Israel reports drop in new Covid-19 infections

Four months into one of its worst Covid-19 outbreaks, Israel is seeing a sharp drop in new infections and severe illness, aided by its use of vaccine boosters, vaccine passports and mask mandates, scientists and health officials said.

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Burlington County celebrates Carli Lloyd Day

BURLINGTON COUNTY, N.J. - It was a night to remember for scores of soccer fans who gathered at Delran Community Park for a celebration of their hometown hero Carli Lloyd as she gets ready to hang up her cleats. "She's someone I could look up to. Someone I could say, oh yeah it's not impossible from a small town to go big," Kaua Freitas said.The soccer phenom from Delran never forgetting where she came from mingling with the crowd and even taking selfies with them before taking to the stage."This is amazing.

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Former U.S. president Bill Clinton hospitalized in California with infection

Bill Clinton has spent the past two days in a California hospital due to an infection, his spokesperson said Thursday.Clinton, 75, was admitted to the University of California Irvine Medical Center for a “non-COVID-related infection” Tuesday evening, according to a statement from his spokesperson Angel Ureña.“He is on the mend, in good spirits, and is incredibly thankful to the doctors, nurses and staff providing him with excellent care,” Ureña said.Statement, from me, on President Clinton pic.twitter.com/Jbfl4evpcF— Angel Ureña (@angelurena) October 15, 2021A separate statement from Clinton’s physicians, provided by Ureña, said he was administered IV antibiotics and fluids.

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Over 30 nations now recognise India's Covid-19 vaccine certificate. Full list

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India adds 16,862 new Covid-19 cases, 246 deaths in 24 hrs

Covid-19 tests in the last 24 hours. So far, 58,88,44,673 tests have been conducted across the country since the onset of the pandemic last year.

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Burlington County honors celebrates Carli Lloyd Day

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How Made in India covid test kits helped govt in fight against pandemic

COVID-19 infection. They decided to isolate and get tested — but this was no easy task during the spring of 2020.

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Former President Bill Clinton in hospital for non-COVID-related infection

LOS ANGELES - Former President Bill Clinton has been admitted to the University of California Irvine Medical Center Thursday evening for a non-COVID-19-related infection, according to Clinton spokesperson Angel Urena."On Tuesday evening, President Clinton was admitted to UCI Medical Center to receive treatment for a non-Covid-related infection," Urena, said. "He is on the mend, in good spirits, and is incredibly thankful to the doctors, nurses, and staff providing him with excellent care."Irvine, Calif., hospital confirmed that Clinton is being treated there, Reuters reported.A second statement from Clinton's spokesman quoted physicians Dr.

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Mock ballot drop box found at Bristol Borough Hall, officials say

BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. - A mock ballot drop box was found and removed from Bristol Borough Hall Wednesday afternoon but not before six ballots were placed inside. According to the Bucks County Board of Elections, the mock ballot drop box had been used previously as a dancing drop box costume.Six voters appeared to have deposited their mail-in ballots in the box. County officials retrieved the ballots from the box and segregated them.

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Mum-of-three has her hands and feet amputated after catching Covid

A woman who caught covid has had to have her hands amputated and is now encouraging other people to receive the vaccine.

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65 community cases of COVID-19; 1 new case in managed isolation; more than 68,000 vaccines administered yesterday

There are 65 new community cases today. As at 11am, 34 of these cases are linked, 10 are household contacts, and 31 remain unlinked with investigations continuing to help determine their connection to the current outbreak. 

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New COVID-19 rules announced Thursday for B.C.’s northern region

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry outlines new restrictions for the northern health region in an attempt to stop the rapid spread of COVID-19 through those who are unvaccinated.

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Family finally together in new home

The COVID-19 pandemic has kept people apart and strained many relationships. It’s been hard on everyone, but imagine being trapped halfway around the world, separated from your partner.

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Alberta’s top doctor outlines importance of getting flu shot amid COVID-19 4th wave

Dr. Deena Hinshaw is urging all Albertans to get their annual flu shot as the province continues to deal with the fourth wave of COVID-19.

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Ontario COVID-19 vaccine verification app now available for download

The Ontario government is gearing up to unveil its new QR code app, used to validate a person’s vaccination status. But it appears the app has been made available ahead of schedule. Morganne Campbell reports.

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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

Some New Brunswick parents calling for schools to be temporarily shut down

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