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20.01.2022 / 18:01

Calls grow to shorten COVID-19 isolation for Quebec seniors in care homes

‘s 84-year-old mother has more difficulty moving and expressing herself.“My mother, she told me, ‘I don’t know if I’ll still be able to walk when I’ve finished my 10 days,”’ Béland said in a recent interview, adding that her mother now struggles to get out of a chair.“It’s very difficult for them to maintain their mobility when they’re confined in a room for 10 days.”Béland’s mother, Lorraine, lives at the Ressource de la Montagne, an “intermediate” care facility in Montreal, which offers a higher level of care than a seniors residence but less than a traditional long-term care home. Quebec unprepared for 1st wave of COVID-19 pandemic, leading to long term care deaths Like in other residential care facilities in the province, residents are required to isolate for 10 days if a worker or another resident on their floor tests positive for COVID-19.Béland, who chairs a committee representing residents at her mother’s facility, said she agrees COVID-19-positive residents should isolate.

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Local health officials seeing light at the end of the tunnel for omicron surge

PHILADELPHIA - Area doctors are sharing encouraging news in the fight against COVID-19 as case counts and hospitalizations have leveled off in recent days. The good news has left some cautiously optimistic. "Last week I mentioned that we might be seeing the peak of the Omicron wave. Since then we have started to see a drop in the number of cases identified," Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr.

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20.01.2022 / 16:15

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Number of people on Universal Credit falls in some Greater Manchester boroughs for first time since pandemic began

The number of people claiming Universal Credit has begun to fall in some Greater Manchester boroughs for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began.

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India facing 'tidal wave' of Omicron Covid infections: Top US doctor. Read here

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Kerala reports 46,387 new Covid-19 cases; 309 more deaths added to toll

Kerala, said the state health department in a statement on Thursday.

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Covid-19: These 6 are 'states of concern' in India, says health secy. Read here

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40 Ontario physicians currently being investigated for COVID-19 issues: College

More than 40 physicians are currently being investigated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) for promoting unproven treatments for COVID-19 or sharing unverified information about its vaccines, Global News can reveal.

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Pandemic Pessimism Grows Amid Omicron Surge

plummeted to 15%.By October, with infections from the delta variant waning, a slim 51% majority once again thought the situation was improving. However, as news of the omicron strain's emergence in Africa began to circulate in November, Americans became more concerned, and the percentage saying the situation was improving fell 20 percentage points. The latest reading is down an additional 11 points.Along with the 20% of U.S.

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Czech singer Hana Horka dies after intentionally catching COVID-19

COVID-19 on purpose.The BBC reports that Horka was unvaccinated, and – per her son, Jan Rek – contracted the virus intentionally in an effort to obtain “a recovery pass to access certain venues”. It’s reported that Horka died last Sunday (January 9), two days after she’d stated on social media that she was recovering and looking forward to “theatre, sauna, [and] a concert”.She’s alleged to have caught the virus either from Rek or his father, after the pair – who the report notes are both fully vaccinated – contracted COVID-19 over the holiday period last year.

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Boris Johnson's baby Romy had Covid 'badly' but is 'on the mend', says source

Boris Johnson's daughter Romy was hit "quite badly" by Covid-19 but is now "on the mend", it has been reported. Last week, Downing Street had announced that a member of the 57 year old Prime Minister's family had tested positive for the virus, but did not specify who it was.The PM, who shares a stunning home with wife Carrie after a pricey refurbishment, had pulled out of a visit to Lancashire after Downing Street revealed he'd been in close contact a with relative who had coronavirus. At the time, a No10 spokesperson said he would "follow the guidance for vaccinated close contacts, including daily testing and limiting contact with others".

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Mum, 36, spent Christmas and New Year in Covid coma and can still barely move

A heartbroken dad ‘didn’t want to get out of bed on Christmas day’ while his partner was in a Covid-19 induced coma.

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Czech folk singer dies after intentionally catching COVID-19

A Czech folk singer has died after she intentionally contracted COVID-19 in an effort to allow herself more freedom.

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Rural Alberta town wants barriers reduced for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19: Edmonton Public School Board pushes for easier pediatric vaccine access Local pharmacist Darren Erickson said parents have told him that finding a good time to make the drive has been a huge barrier, and some families have decided not to make the effort.“Any boundary that we put in place to get these children vaccinated is a problem,” he said.Erickson said he has administered 5,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to people over 12 years of age. With vaccination rates for children between five and 11 at about 40 per cent for first doses, he thinks pharmacists can help see more kids get vaccinated.“We know there are some pharmacies giving vaccines in Alberta here, and a full program in Saskatchewan, so I think we need to keep up with Saskatchewan,” Erickson said.

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COVID-19: Escalating B.C. hospital numbers includes several youth

Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has more details on escalating COVID-19 hospital numbers in B.C. and critical care.

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COVID-19: Alberta doctors call for more pandemic transparency

op-ed in the Edmonton Journal.“…we’re adjusting our contingency plans to add hundreds more spaces in addition to ICU,” Yiu admitted in the piece.Global News requested multiple interviews with Yiu to get details but she was not made available.On Tuesday, Global News asked chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw how many spaces were being added, where and who would staff them.“I don’t have details about Alberta Health Services’ acute care planning,” Alberta’s top doctor responded.She gave the same answer when asked if surgeries would have to be cancelled.“It’s clear that the system is in trouble, and for whatever reason, the government and/or AHS doesn’t want to communicate that to the people, the public,” Calgary emergency room doctor Joe Vipond said.

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COVID-19: B.C. reports 895 people in hospital, 115 in critical care

In a written statement, B.C. health officials report 895 people are in hospital, and 115 are in critical care due to COVID-19 related illness on Monday, Jan.

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Manitoba’s COVID-19 numbers: January 19

12 more people have died from COVID-19 n Manitoba and hospitalizations continue to rise.

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COVID-19 wastewater data suggests London, Ont. past the peak of Omicron

COVID-19.For most of the pandemic, researchers at Western University have been tracking the viral load of SARS-CoV-2 excreted in the feces of infected individuals by sampling from London’s five wastewater treatment plants.This week, the latest findings showed the first significant drop in viral load so far during the current Omicron wave. Sewage surveillance: Wastewater could fill COVID-19 testing gaps, experts say Christopher DeGroot, an assistant professor in Western’s department of mechanical and materials engineering, as well as the co-lead researcher of the project, says the drop was first observed when comparing last Thursday’s wastewater data with last Tuesday’s.Another drop in viral load was seen in results gathered from a sample taken on Sunday.“We do believe that based on these findings that we have most likely passed the peak of Omicron infections in London,” DeGroot said.DeGroot says the findings are consistent with what’s been reported from the Middlesex-London Health Unit in regard to a potential peak in cases.During a media briefing on Tuesday, acting medical officer of health Dr.

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U.K. drops COVID-19 restrictions, scraps mandatory face masks

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the easing of COVID-19 restrictions on Wednesday, saying that face masks will no longer be mandatory in public places and schools in England and COVID-19 passports will be dropped in large parts of the country starting next Thursday.

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Toronto to collect COVID-19 data through wastewater

Toronto has launched a pilot project to learn more about how wastewater could play a vital role in the fight against COVID-19. Brittany Rosen explains.

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COVID-19 two years later: First US case reported in Washington state

WASHINGTON - This week marks two years since COVID-19 changed lives in Washington state, across the country and throughout the world.On Jan. 19, 2020, a Snohomish County man in his 30s went to an urgent care clinic with symptoms of pneumonia and was taken to Everett’s Providence Regional Medical Center to be treated.Two days later, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed it was the first case of coronavirus in the U.S. after deploying a team to the state to help with contact tracing efforts.According to the CDC, the man had returned from a trip to Wuhan, China after visiting family and arrived at Sea-Tac International Airport asymptomatic.

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London Ont. small businesses closing, say COVID restrictions make it impossible to stay open

COVID pandemic restrictions and supply chain issues creating the perfect storm for many just struggling to get by.Since the start of the month, Ontario has been under tightened public health measures to try and halt the spread of the Omicron variant, with retail shops restricted to 50 per cent capacity and indoor dining closed at restaurants.Arepa Ink, London’s first Venezuelan restaurant, was started up a year ago by friends Maria Avilan and Carla Calderon.The two said their hope was to bring their love for their culture’s food – namely the Arepa, made from corn-based dough – to the people of London Ont.“Our vision when we started was to make the Arepa a stable like shawarma or taco, and in Venezuela, we eat it for almost every occasion,” Avilan said.But starting a new business during the pandemic presented its own challenges: from multiple lockdowns impacting customer flow to constant increases in the price of food due to supply chain issues.“When the government started saying they were going to do something we saw ourselves affected right away, and people reacted right away. It was a rollercoaster for us because every week we had to plan what to buy,” Avilan said.Calderon noted when they started out, a box of containers for packaging their food cost $50 but in a span of months, the price had jumped to $130.

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COVID surges in many regions fuel steady global rise

Global COVID-19 activity jumped 20% last week compared with the week before, amid surges across multiple regions, the World Health Organization (WHO) said yesterday in its weekly update on the pandemic.

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White House to offer 400 million free N95s to Americans

The Biden administration today confirmed officials will make available and free to the public 400 million N95 respirators to be distributed at community health centers and pharmacies across the country.

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4 new COVID-19 deaths reported in Waterloo Region as death toll reaches 328

Omicron COVID-19 variant is infectious for up to 10 days, Tam says There have now been 15 deaths announced in Waterloo Region since Jan. 1 including six over the past three days.There are also 131 people in area hospitals who are suffering from COVID-19 including 21 who are in need of intensive care.

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Bella and Gigi Hadid’s aunt passed away due to COVID-19 complications

Bella and Gigi Hadid’s aunt, Ghada, passed away this Wednesday morning in Washington, DC. Both sisters have been sharing their thoughts over social media, including photos of their family, their aunt, and their father, who is mourning the death of his sister.Bella Hadid collects toys in New York to deliver them to the city’s underprivilegedZayn Malik allegedly spotted on dating app for ‘curvy people’ after Gigi Hadid breakupA post shared by Mohamedhadid. (@mohamedhadid)After getting infected with COVID-19 and developing pneumonia, Ghada was interned in the Intensive Care Unit.

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News Scan for Jan 19, 2022

A small University of California study finds no evidence that breast milk from mothers infected with SARS-CoV-2 transmits the virus to their babies.The study, published today in Pediatrics Research, involved polymerase

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COVID-19: Guelph public school board charting student and staff absence rates

Upper Grand District School Board said the data is meant to provide a sense of the impact of COVID-19 on schools now that positive cases will no longer be reported by public health. Ontario’s education ministry to stop collecting COVID case numbers from schools The province recently announced that local health units will no longer be reporting positive cases or conducting tracing for positive cases related to staff and students in schools.“As a result, schools will no longer be providing notification when there is a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19,” the board said on its website.The daily absence tracking pilot graph was launched this week, with students returning to the classroom.

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COVID-19: LHSC reports 161 inpatients with 24 in ICUs; MLHU adds 230 cases

London Health Sciences Centre reported 161 COVID-19 inpatients in its care, down from a record-setting 166 reported Tuesday. Last Wednesday, LHSC was caring for 129 COVID-19 patients.The Middlesex-London Health Unit reported 230 cases on Wednesday and no new deaths.

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Omicron shows COVID-19 will continue to present challenges in the future: Trudeau

The emergence of the Omicron variant shows COVID-19 will continue to present challenges in the future, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says.

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Carhartt defends COVID-19 vaccine mandate, citing workplace safety

DEARBORN, Mich (FOX 2) - Michigan-based apparel company Carhartt is keeping its COVID-19 vaccine mandate despite a Supreme Court ruling that businesses don't need to require them.MORE: Whitmer explains why she hasn't implemented Covid mandates in MichiganAccording to the company, the mandate has been in place since Jan. 4.

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Hawaii considers COVID-19 booster shot requirement for all visitors

Honolulu Star Advertiser’s "Spotlight Hawaii" on Jan. 10, Gov. David Ige said that he was "looking at" potentially requiring booster shots. "We definitely are looking at the change in CDC guidance and looking at what is required to implement it," Ige said.

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Quebec needs action on health system, not another COVID-19 inquiry, commissioner says

Disorganized elder care in Quebec contributed to COVID-19 death toll: report Castonguay’s comments are in conflict with Quebec’s opposition leaders, who for months have been calling for a public inquiry to investigate the 4,836 deaths in elder care and long-term care between February 2020 and July 2020.The commissioner presented the main findings of her report Wednesday, which concludes the province was ill prepared to endure the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and that major reforms to the health system are necessary.

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University of Saskatchewan and University of Regina extend remote learning to Feb. 7

University of Saskatchewan (USask) and the University of Regina (U of R) are extending remote learning until Feb. 7, 2022.The decisions are a result of the rise of COVID-19 positive cases in the province.On Feb.

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‘Good announcement’ coming this week for Ontario restaurants and gyms: Ford

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says that a “good announcement” will be coming this week for restaurants, gyms, and other businesses in the province that have been facing COVID-19 restrictions.

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Biden's 1st year in office: A look at administration's accomplishments, stumbles

WASHINGTON - Jan. 20, 2022, will mark President Joe Biden’s first year in office, one filled with many highs and lows for his administration. Biden entered the Oval Office facing both an unrelenting pandemic and the disease of a deeply-divided U.S.

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COVID-19: Ontario sees ‘glimmers of hope’ in Omicron fight, health minister says

Ontario Health Minister Chrstine Elliott said on Wednesday that the province is starting to see “glimmers of hope” in its fight against the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

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‘Unacceptable’ for doctors to spread COVID-19 vaccine misinformation: Ontario health minister

Ontario Health Minister Chrstine Elliott on Wednesday addressed reports that doctors were spreading misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines, calling it “unacceptable.” Elliot said she would be sending a letter to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario “urging them to do everything that is possible to put an end to this behaviour.”

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Ontario COVID-19 hospitalizations, ICU cases increasing at slower pace, Moore says

Ontario’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Kieran Moore said on Wednesday that the rate of COVID-19 hospitalizations and cases in intensive care units are increasing at a slower pace.

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Bella and Gigi Hadid's aunt Ghada dies after a heart attack, COVID-19 and pneumonia

Bella and Gigi Hadid's aunt Ghada Hadid passed away on Wednesday morning in Washington, DC.The native of Palestine had suffered a heart attack this week after coming down with COVID-19 and pneumonia, which put her in Intensive Care unit.Ghada's brotherMohamed Hadid, 73 - who is the father of Bella and Gigi as well as son Anwar whom he had with reality TV star Yolanda Hadid - shared the news of her death on social media. A sad loss for the family:Bella and Gigi Hadid's aunt Ghada Hadid passed away on Wednesday morning in Washington, DC A look alike: Bella closely resembles her aunt when she was young; seen this month'My beautiful eldest sister passed,' the businessman who lives in Los Angeles posted on social media.'My sister may God open the Gates of Heaven wide open and give Ghada an easy entry you will be among the most beautiful Palestinians in heaven Momma baba Magida Maha our beloved cousin Zuhair.' The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills guest star added, 'You have been a voice for peace.

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Researchers launch trials for Covid-19 vaccine to be administered via arm patch

Covid-19 vaccine candidate which would be administered via an arm patch, the latest to look at alternative methods of giving injections.

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Windsor-Essex health unit rescinds instruction to halt entry of temporary foreign workers

Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has done an about face just days after instructing all businesses in the region to halt further plans to bring in temporary foreign workers for at least three weeks.The health unit’s acting medical officer of health’s instruction would have affected roughly 2,000 migrant workers.At the time, Dr. Shanker Nesathurai said the southwestern Ontario region was grappling with a significant surge in COVID-19 outbreaks at agricultural enterprises.

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Inspectors praise social workers for care given to vulnerable Oldham children during the pandemic

Inspectors have praised the care being given to vulnerable children by social workers in Oldham despite disruption and pressures caused by the pandemic.

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Maharashtra: 4,000 more Covid cases than yesterday at 43,697; 49 deaths in last 24 hrs

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Philadelphia starting to see drop in new COVID-19 cases, officials say

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia health officials say the city is starting to see a drop in the number of new COVID-19 cases identified, but say the new numbers don't mean the danger has passed. Last week, Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole stated that the city may be starting to see a peak in the wave brought on by the omicron variant. Since then, Bettigole says the number of new cases has dropped.

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25 with COVID-19 in Guelph hospital, 48 staff off work: report

COVID-19, says the latest Waterloo Wellington COVID report.It shows that Guelph General Hospital’s ICU bed capacity is at 80 per cent, while its acute care occupancy is at 98 per cent. This includes both COVID and non-COVID patients.The report also shows that 48 out of 1,994 staff are off work due to COVID-19 protocols, having either tested positive for the virus or are isolating at home due to being considered a high-risk contact.

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End acute phase of Covid-19 or prolong it: WHO chief warns world leaders

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COVID-19: Canadians’ support for lockdowns, government dips amid Omicron wave, poll suggests

Ipsos polling exclusively for Global News suggests Canadians are losing confidence in government leaders and their response to the Omicron variant-fuelled COVID-19 wave, with only 49 per cent of Canadians approving of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s response to the latest surge in cases and hospitalizations.

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The disease was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei, China, and has since spread globally, resulting in the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic. Common symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Muscle pain, sputum production, diarrhea, and sore throat are less common.

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