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Mask-wearing cuts new COVID-19 cases by 53%, global studies suggest

published Thursday in the "British Medical Journal," focused on studies related to pandemic precautions, such as handwashing, mask-wearing and physical distancing. Such public health measures are known to be beneficial in fighting respiratory infections — including influenza. But a lack of good research in this space "is a pandemic tragedy," researchers argued in a linked editorial. The team noted that just 4% of global research funding for COVID-19 has been put toward public health measures.Nearly all the studies analyzed by the team were observational and carried out in Asia, the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America and Australia.

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President Biden to pardon turkeys Peanut Butter and Jelly in annual Thanksgiving event

WASHINGTON - Meet two lucky turkeys!Peanut Butter and Jelly will be spared from becoming Thanksgiving's main course when they receive a presidential pardon Friday from President Joe Biden.The two birds from Indiana will receive the pardon -- an annual holiday tradition -- at the White House.Peanut Butter and Jelly – the two lucky turkey receiving the traditional Thanksgiving pardon from President Biden Before the Rose Garden ceremony, Peanut Butter and Jelly received the red carpet treatment at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington, D.C.The practice of sending a turkey to a farm became tradition under President Ronald Reagan, while President George H.W.

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House passes Biden’s social spending, climate bill, sending measure to Senate

WASHINGTON - Democrats brushed aside months-long divisions and pushed their expansive social and environment bill through a sharply divided House on Friday, as President Joe Biden and his party moved closer to capitalizing on their control of government by funneling its resources toward their top domestic priorities.The House approved the legislation by a near party-line 220-213 vote, sending the measure to a Senate where cost-cutting demands by moderate Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and that chamber’s strict rules seem certain to force significant changes.

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Biden administration restores clean-water safeguards halted in Trump era

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration took action Thursday to restore federal protections for hundreds of thousands of small streams, wetlands and other waterways, undoing a Trump-era rule that was considered one of that administration’s hallmark environmental rollbacks.At issue is a regulation sometimes referred to as "waters of the United States," or WOTUS, that defines the types of waterways qualifying for federal protection under the Clean Water Act.

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Biden to briefly transfer power to Harris during 'routine colonoscopy'

BETHESDA, Md. - President Joe Biden will briefly transfer power to Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday when he undergoes a "routine colonoscopy" at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the White House said.Biden drove early Friday to the medical center in the Washington suburbs for his first routine physical exam as president. Press secretary Jen Psaki said Biden would be under anesthesia during the procedure and would transfer power to Harris."As was the case when President George W.

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Vials labeled 'smallpox' found at Pa. research facility contain no trace of virus, CDC says

PHILADELPHIA - Frozen vials labeled "Smallpox" that were discovered in a freezer at a vaccine research facility in Pennsylvania "contain no trace of virus known to cause smallpox," federal health officials said.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that testing showed the vials contain "vaccinia, the virus used in smallpox vaccine" and not the variola virus, which causes smallpox.The CDC had said Monday that the vials "were incidentally discovered by a laboratory worker" who was wearing gloves and a face mask while cleaning out the freezer.

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First known Covid case was a vendor in China's animal market in Wuhan: study

The New York Times reported on Thursday.

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Irish and British leaders to discuss Covid and protocol

Political leaders in Ireland and Britain are holding a meeting today at which they will discuss Covid-19 and UK-EU talks aimed at breaking the deadlock in the row over the Northern Ireland Protocol.

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'First Wuhan Covid case' later than thought - study

The first case of Covid-19 identified in Wuhan, China and presented as such by the World Health Organisation was actually days later than previously believed and at an animal market, a top scientist said in the journal Science Thursday.

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Wuhan wet market worker is the 1st known case of Covid-19: Study

Was the apparent preponderance of early cases linked to Huanan Market real or just a mirage because that is where people were looking for cases?

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State attorneys general investigating Instagram's effects on children, young adults

Los Angeles - A group of state attorneys general are investigating the photo-sharing platform Instagram and its effects on children and young adults, saying its parent company Facebook — now called Meta Platforms — ignored internal research about the physical and mental health dangers it posed to young people.The investigation is led by a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from California, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Vermont.

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Biden, Trudeau kick off North American summit with in-person meeting

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden launched into three-way diplomacy with the leaders of Canada and Mexico on Thursday, celebrating the return of near-annual summits that went dormant during the Trump years.

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MLHU ready to roll out COVID-19 vaccines for kids aged 5-11 once Health Canada approves

COVID-19 vaccine is approved for kids between the ages of five and 11.On Thursday, Global News confirmed that officials at the health agency are expected to announce Friday that it has approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for use in Canadian children within that age group.Speaking about the pending announcement, MLHU’s acting medical officer of health said they are expecting the rollout will be fast.“We have been holding appointments back in anticipation kids under 12 will be approved imminently, so there will be appointments available at the drop of a hat,” Dr.

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Kristin Evans, victim in alleged assault by Zac Stacy, asks for help in finding ex-NFL player

Kristin Evans, the victim of an alleged assault by former NFL running back Zac Stacy, urged the public to call the authorities if they see the ex-New York Jets and St. Louis Rams player.Evans, who posted the gut-wrenching video on her Instagram, posted another video on social media thanking people for their support and alleged that Stacy’s friends are hiding him."I just want to say thank you to everyone who has continued to support me in this ordeal.

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Starbucks employee in Gloucester Township tests positive for hepatitis A

GLOUCESTER TWP., N.J. - A Starbucks employee in Gloucester Township has tested positive for hepatitis A, according to the health department.The Camden County Health Department was notified on Wednesday, Nov.

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Canadian parents desperate for COVID-19 vaccine take their young kids to the U.S.

As Health Canada continues to review Pfizer’s paediatric vaccine, parents from Vancouver to Ontario tell Global News they are considering or have already gone south of the border to get vaccines for their kids 5-11. Jamie Mauracher reports.

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Health Canada to approve Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11 on Friday: sources

Health Canada is expected to announce Friday that it has approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for use in Canadian children between the ages of five and 11, a key demographic as the fight to control the spread of the virus ramps up ahead of winter.

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Biden to sign 3 bipartisan bills in support of police, federal officers

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Thursday is scheduled to sign three pieces of bipartisan legislation into law that support law enforcement, U.S. federal officers and other first responders. Biden will give remarks during a White House ceremony and sign each into law: S.

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Biden to host leaders of Canada, Mexico in 1st North American summit since 2016

WASHINGTON - North America's leaders are reviving three-way summitry after a Trump-era break.As President Joe Biden, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador resume the tradition of the North America Leaders' Summit on Thursday, the three allies face deep differences on migration, climate and trade.There's "not that much in common between them, at least in their vision for what they want for their countries," said Kenneth Frankel, president of the Canadian Council for the Americas.

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Disney Cruise Line to require passengers 5 and older be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. - Disney Cruise Line announced on Wednesday that it will start requiring passengers ages 5 and older to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before sailing.In a statement on its website, Disney Cruise Line said the new rules start Jan. 13, 2022."Currently, Disney Cruise Line continues to require all vaccine-eligible Guests (based on US eligibility requirements) to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at the time of sailing.

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Masks cut covid risk in half, new study shows

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Study confirms that wearing a mask significantly reduces chances of spreading Covid-19

A new global study has found that wearing a mask is the single most effective public health measure when it comes to tackling the spread of Covid-19.

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COVID-19 creates burden for parents with young children who can’t be vaccinated

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a particular burden on parents with young children who are unable to get the protection that vaccination offers. Morgan Black more.

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Are all fatalities counted as Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 death toll climbs?

Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 death toll continues to rise, passing 900 on Wednesday.A researcher says that figure may not count everyone who passed away from of the disease because it hasn’t in the past.“The excess mortality data that we had for Saskatchewan,” Tara Moriarty said, “and all provinces outside Quebec, suggested that what we were missing was a lot of the deaths in community.”Moriarty is an infectious disease researcher at the University of Toronto and co-author of a Royal Society of Canada report that found “evidence that at least two thirds of the deaths caused by COVID-19 in communities outside of the long-term care sector may have been missed.”“Most other Canadian provinces (besides Quebec) look like they missed probably 50 per

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Rapper Young Dolph shot, killed at Memphis cookie shop

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Rapper Young Dolph was shot and killed Wednesday at a cookie shop in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, and a search is underway for the shooter, officials said.Police tweeted that no suspect information was available in the shooting, which took place at Makeda’s Cookie’s near Memphis International Airport."The tragic shooting death of rap artist Young Dolph serves as another reminder of the pain that violent crime brings with it," Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said in a statement.

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Looking for a small, fresh turkey this holiday season? Good luck finding one

LOS ANGELES - Ongoing supply chain bottlenecks are causing global shortages and price hikes across nearly every industry.

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Ciara & Her Children Join First Lady Dr. Jill Biden At The White House To Promote COVID Vaccines For Kids

Ciara paid a visit to the White House, and it was a family affair.

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Desperate for COVID-19 vaccines, some Canadian parents taking their kids to U.S.

COVID-19 vaccines for children under 12.“They don’t seem to want to protect children at all here,” he said. “So it seems like it’s up to us to protect our kids.”That’s why he plans to go across the border, to a pharmacy in Washington state, to vaccinate his eight-year-old daughter.“We’ve got an appointment for around 12 on Nov.

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Pfizer’s pediatric COVID-19 vaccines to become available in Manitoba as early as a week after Canadian approval

Manitoba Health Minister Audrey Gordon said she expects Pfizer’s pediatric COVID-19 vaccine will be approved by Health Canada shortly, and said these vaccines are expected to become available in the province as early as a week after approval.

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Moderna asks FDA to expand COVID-19 booster access to all adults 18 and older

company news release. Moderna’s request comes just a little over a week after Pfizer submitted a similar emergency use authorization request to the FDA on Nov. 9, asking the agency to expand access to its booster shot to all adults over age 18. FILE - A nurse shows the vial of the Moderna novel Coronavirus vaccine.

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Study: Immune-suppressed not at higher risk of poor COVID outcomes

A large US study finds that hospitalized COVID-19 patients taking medications that suppress the immune system, including cancer patients, are not at overall higher risk for dying of their infection or requiring invasive mechanical ventilation than those not taking these drugs.

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Canadian government to drop negative PCR test requirement for shorter cross-border trips: sources

PCR test requirement for Canadians returning to Canada from the U.S. for any trip less than 72 hours, Global News has learned.The policy change will cover both citizens and permanent residents.It is expected the new rules will come into effect at the end of November or early December.Any trips longer than 72 hours outside of Canada will still need a negative PCR test upon return.The United States reopened its land border to Canadians who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on Nov.

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Delaware State Police searching for man wanted for thefts of vehicles

CAMDEN, Del. - Delaware State Police is asking the public for help locating a Camden man wanted in connection for a number of burglaries and thefts. Police say William R. Figgatt Jr., 19, is wanted for his role in the thefts of numerous vehicles, motorcycles, ATV's, and golf carts. Figgatt is said to frequent the areas of Dover, Camden, and Magnolia. Figgatt is described as a white male, 5’9″, 160 lbs., brown hair and brown eyes.According to police, attempts to locate William Figgatt Jr.

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New Jersey man sentenced in hate group plot threatening Blacks, Jews

CAMDEN - A New Jersey man is going to prison for his role in conspiring with a hate group to threaten and intimidate properties owned by Black people and Jews throughout the country.A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced Richard Tobin, 20, to one year and one day in prison. Tobin had pleaded guilty to conspiring against rights stemming from vandalized synagogues in Racine, Wisconsin, and Hancock, Michigan.Tobin admitted he was a member of a white supremacist group and had directed members to destroy and vandalize properties affiliated with Black people and Jews, prosecutors said.

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More students enrolled in govt schools than private during Covid-19 pandemic, finds ASER survey

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Quebec reports 2 COVID-related deaths, booster shots open to those 80 and older

COVID-19 infections on Tuesday and two more deaths linked to the virus.The seven-day average of daily cases remains above the 600-mark at 632.Since the start of the health crisis, Quebec has tallied 435,366 infections and 418,110 recoveries bringing the number of active cases to 5,708. Moderna asks Health Canada to approve COVID-19 vaccine for kids 6-11 Of the new cases, 326 are among unvaccinated people or those less than 14 days removed from a first dose of vaccine.Hospitalizations decreased by two since the previous day for 200 patients.

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Biden to push new $1T infrastructure law at 'red list' New Hampshire bridge

WASHINGTON - The last time Joe Biden was in New Hampshire, he was a no-show at his own, sad party.Trounced in the state's 2020 Democratic presidential primary, Biden hopped a flight to next-up South Carolina before the polls had even closed on his fifth-place finish.

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Biden-Xi meeting: Leaders try to tamp down US-China tension with summit

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping's more than three-hour virtual talk concluded with the leaders of the superpowers agreeing they need to tread carefully as their nations find themselves in an increasingly fraught competition.Facing domestic pressures at home, both Biden and Xi seemed determined to lower the temperature in what for both sides is their most significant — and frequently turbulent — relationship on the global stage."As I’ve said before, it seems to me our responsibility as leaders of China and the United States is to ensure that the competition between our countries does not veer into conflict, whether intended or unintended," Biden told Xi at the start of their virtual meeting Monday.

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B.C.’s record-breaking rainfall generates ‘mind-boggling’ data: Environment Canada

atmospheric river has generated “mind-boggling” data for scientific analysis.Torrential downpour in the southern part of B.C. started Sunday, and led to flooding, landslides and mudslides that blocked highways, triggered evacuations, and stranded hundreds.“We have seen now our fifth atmospheric river of the season.

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Community mourns loss of Lower Merion High School principal killed in car crash

LOWER MERION TWP., Pa. - Hundreds of students along with some staff and parents attended a vigil outside Lower Merion High School Monday.All 10 district schools were closed to cope with the loss of Lower Merion High School’s Principal of more than 14 years, Sean Hughes."He would make school worthwhile, if you felt like you were having a bad day or something or if you weren’t in the mood for it, you could always count on him to kind or bring you out of your shell," says Zikya Gallman, a junior.Students left a microphone open to allow classmates to come up and share stories.The news of the crash also spread quickly across Winslow Township, especially among neighbors who already had concerns about the intersection."Please put a blinking light

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Biden signs order to tackle 'epidemic' of missing, murdered Indigenous people

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Monday aimed at addressing what the administration calls an "epidemic" of missing or murdered Indigenous people across the U.S. — part of an overall effort to showcase his commitment to Native Americans.The White House is hosting a two-day summit, with leaders from more than 570 tribes in the United States expected to participate.

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Biden taps former New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu to implement infrastructure plan

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden plans to name former New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu senior advisor responsible for implementing the infrastructure plan that passed with bipartisan approval earlier this month. Landrieu will over oversee the building of roads, bridges and rail, and improvements in ports, airports and mass transit as the global supply chain crisis continues. He will also oversee the implementation of clean energy, climate resistance investments and expand access to high-speed internet. Landrieu served as mayor for New Orleans from 2010 to 2018, helping the city recover from Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the 2010 BP oil spill.

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Biden to sign $1T infrastructure bill into law Monday

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is expected to sign the $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law on Monday after the House approved the measure in a show of bipartisanship.Biden will be joined by members of Congress as well as mayors, governors, labor union representatives and business leaders on the South Lawn.Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are expected to make remarks.The House passed the measure 228-206, prompting prolonged cheers from the relieved Democratic side of the chamber. Thirteen Republicans, mostly moderates, supported the legislation while six of Democrats’ farthest left members — including Reps.

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Biden to hold virtual summit with China's Xi Jinping Monday

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping will hold their much-anticipated virtual summit on Monday evening as the two sides look to dial back tensions after a rough start to the U.S.-China relationship since Biden took office earlier this year.The White House is setting low expectations for the video call between the leaders. Biden looks to stress that the two nations need to set guardrails in deepening areas of conflict in the increasingly complicated relationship between the two nations.

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