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Philadelphia mask mandate: Where you need to wear a mask

PHILADELPHIA - Masks are back in Philadelphia, but when and where you are required to wear them can be confusing. As of this week, Philadelphia is under an indoor mask mandate that was announced after the health department noted an uptick in new COVID-19 infections. The all encompassing mandate was thrown for a loop, however, when a federal judge in Florida struck down the national mask mandate for public transportation that was recently extended by the Centers for Disease Control. The Justice Department said Tuesday it will not appeal the federal district judge’s ruling that ended the nation’s mask mandate on public transit unless the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believes the requirement is still necessary.In a statement released a day after a Florida judge ended the sweeping mandate, which required face coverings on planes and trains and in transit hubs, Justice Department spokesman Anthony Coley said officials believe that the federal mask order was "a valid exercise of the authority Congress has given CDC to protect the public health." He said it was "an important authority the Department will continue to work to preserve."Coley said the CDC had said it would continue to assess public health conditions, and if the agency determined a mandate was necessary for public health, the Justice Department would file an appeal.Philadelphia's health officials on Monday said it will bring back its indoor mask mandate on Apr.

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Trustees pass indoor masking requirement for Thames Valley District School Board

Thames Valley District School Board voted to implement a masking requirement for indoor spaces on Tuesday night, however the TVDSB’s legal counsel noted that such a requirement is not enforceable.The motion from Trustee Corrine Rahman was originally presented during a special meeting held last Tuesday in response to a growing number of staff absences at Thames Valley that have been tied to illness.During that meeting, trustees voted that the motion was out of order after Trustee Meagan Ruddock voiced concerns that the group lacked the authority to pass such a motion, meaning Rahman’s motion could not be voted on. Trustee motion to reinstate indoor mask mandate fails at TVDSB meeting On Tuesday, the Board of Trustees met for another special meeting and board chair Lori-Ann Pizzolato informed the group there may have been a miscount on the vote that resulted in Rahman’s motion being deemed out of order.The vote was held again, with trustees instead voting Rahman’s motion was in order, paving the way for another round of debate on the matter.The motion requires staff, students and visitors to mask in all TVDSB buildings “until such time as Public Health Ontario updates this guidance or the Local Public Health Units in TVDSB explicitly advise otherwise.”“Students will not be required to submit medical documentation for exemptions,” the motion added.#BREAKING: TVDSB Trustees passed a motion from Trustee Corrine Rahman to implement a masking requirement for indoor spaces during a special meeting tonight.

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Cleared for takeoff: U.S. airlines no longer mandating masks for passengers

A federal judge in Florida has tossed out Washington’s mandate requiring passengers to wear masks on flights, prompting most major U.S. airlines to scrap mask mandates.

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Mask use on airlines to continue in Canada

The decision by an American judge to strike down mask mandates on airlines won’t affect Canadian travellers. As Sean O’Shea reports, the Canadian government says masks will still be required — that includes travel through the United States.

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COVID-19: U.S. drops mask mandates on domestic flights, public transportation

The Biden administration will no longer enforce a U.S. mask mandate on public transportation, such as domestic planes, trains, and buses after a federal judge in Florida on Monday ruled that the 14-month-old directive was unlawful, overturning a key White House effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

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Federal mask mandate appeal depends on CDC, Biden administration says

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department said Tuesday it will not appeal a federal district judge’s ruling that ended the nation’s federal mask mandate on public transit unless the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believes the requirement is still necessary.In a statement released a day after a Florida judge ended the sweeping mandate, which required face coverings on planes and trains and in transit hubs, Justice Department spokesman Anthony Coley said officials believe that the federal mask order was "a valid exercise of the authority Congress has given CDC to protect the public health." He said it was "an important authority the Department will continue to work to preserve."Coley said the CDC had said it would continue to assess public health conditions, and if the agency determined a mandate was necessary for public health, the Justice Department would file an appeal.A federal judge voided the Biden administration's mask mandate for travelers using public transportation such as trains and airplanes. During the White House press briefing, press secretary Jen Psaki said the Dept.

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Uber will no longer require masks after Florida judge strikes down CDC travel mask mandate

Uber will no longer require riders and drivers to wear masks effective immediately, the company announced Tuesday."As of April 19, 2022, riders and drivers are not required to wear masks when using Uber," the ride-share company said on its website. "However, the CDC still recommends wearing a mask if you have certain personal risk factors and/or high transmission levels in your area."Uber has required all riders and drivers that use its platform to wear masks since May 18, 2020.Uber went on to remind users that some people still feel safer wearing a mask because of personal or family health situations, and it asked users to be respectful or other's preferences.FILE - Uber signage on a vehicle at Oakland International Airport in Oakland, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Feb.

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Delhi: Covid positivity rate surged nearly 3 fold between 11-18 April

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Cheers, fear as federal judge strikes down US transit mask mandate

to strike down a national mask mandate was met with cheers on some airplanes but also concern about whether it's really time to end one of the most visible vestiges of the COVID-19 pandemic.The major airlines and many of the busiest airports rushed to drop their requirements on Monday after the Transportation Security Administration announced it wouldn’t enforce a January 2021 security directive that applied to airplanes, airports, taxis and other mass transit.But the ruling still gave those entities the option to keep their mask rules in place, resulting in directives that could vary from city to city.Passengers on a United Airlines flight from Houston to New York, for instance, could ditch their masks at their departing airport and on the plane but have to put them back on once they land at Kennedy Airport or take a subway.RELATED: These major U.S. airlines are dropping mask requirementsIn a 59-page lawsuit ruling, U.S.

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This city issues fresh advisory regarding wearing masks as Covid-19 cases pick up pace

wearing of masks in public places. We've achieved 100% vaccination coverage in 18 years & above age group, 90% in 15-18-year-olds & 29% coverage in 12-14 age group. We will set up vaccination camps at schools, " Health Secretary, Chandigarh told news agency ANI. We've issued a fresh advisory regarding the wearing of masks in public places. We've achieved 100% vaccination coverage in 18 years & above age group, 90% in 15-18-year-olds & 29% coverage in 12-14 age group. We will set up vaccination camps at schools: Health Secy, Chandigarh pic.twitter.com/B6XZS3OtLO

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SEPTA riders no longer required to wear masks despite Philadelphia's reimposed mandate

PHILADELPHIA - On the day Philadelphia reimposed its indoor mask mandate, SEPTA announced that it's no longer requiring masks aboard vehicles or inside stations or concourses. The decision comes hours after a federal judge in Florida struck down the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation. The White House said the court ruling means that for now the mask order "is not in effect at this time."The ruling appeared to free operators to make their own decisions about mask requirements, with several airlines announcing they would drop mandates but the New York City subway planning to keep one in place.SEPTA announced in a tweet Monday night that "the wearing of masks aboard SEPTA vehicles and in SEPTA stations & concourses is recommended but no longer required of customers or employees."Meanwhile, Philadelphia is under an indoor mask mandate that was brought back amid an uptick in new infections.

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These major U.S. airlines are dropping mask requirements

LOS ANGELES - On Monday, a federal judge rejected the national mask mandate for airlines and public transportation. Shortly after the mask requirement got struck down by the judge, the Biden Administration announced that TSA will no longer enforce the mandate.So what will this mean for travelers going in and out of LAX?FOX 11 looked into airlines serving Los Angeles' biggest airport to see if they will no longer require their passengers to mask up.Below is a list of airlines that will drop their passenger mask requirements in response to Monday's development:American Airlines announced it will no longer require its passengers and crew members flying in and out of U.S.

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Judge nixes travel mask mandate as COVID-19 cases inch up

A federal judge in Florida today struck down the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mask mandate for airline flight and other travel, just days after the agency extended it by 2 weeks to assess activity related to the BA.2 SARS-CoV-2 subvariant.

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Federal judge voids US transportation mask mandate

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - A federal judge in Florida has voided the national mask mandate covering airplanes and other public transportation as exceeding the authority of U.S.

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Haryana govt enforces mask mandate in these 4 districts as Covid-19 cases rise. Read here

The authorities in Haryana has made it mandatory for four NCR districts that includes Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat and Jhajjar to follow the mask mandate.

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Sri Lanka relaxes mandatory face mask rule

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has decided to relax the mandatory rule on wearing face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19.Health Minister Professor Channa Jayasumana speaking to News 1st said wearing the face mask will not be mandatory at public places, however, it will be made mandatory when using public transport, and when involved in indoor events, such as offices.

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Not need for alarm as hospitalisations low, says Satyendar Jain on Covid situation in Delhi

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Mask Up Philly: City begins reinforcing indoor mask mandate Monday

PHILADELPHIA - Despite public frustration and a pending lawsuit, Philadelphia is reinforcing its indoor mask mandate Monday. One week ago, Philadelphia's Department of Public Health announced the reinstatement of the city's indoor mask mandate after a rise in COVID-19 cases. The department said coronavirus cases increased by more than 50% in a ten-day span in the city where there's now an average of 142 new cases per day, according to Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole.

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Face mask rule ends in Scotland as Covid law changes from today

Scots will no longer be legally required to wear face masks on public transport or in indoor settings as Covid guidance officially changed on Easter Monday.

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How to protect yourself during the 6th wave

Most provinces have lifted mask mandates and other pandemic restrictions. While this may sound like positive news to some, many vulnerable Canadians are worried.

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Scotland's major Covid changes starting Monday as mask rule and rapid tests end

Two of Scotland's biggest Covid policies are changing from Monday, April 18 with the end of the mask mandate and free rapid tests.

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Lawsuit seeks to overturn renewed Philadelphia mask mandate

PHILADELPHIA - Several businesses and residents have filed suit in state court in Pennsylvania seeking to overturn Philadelphia's renewed indoor mask mandate scheduled to be enforced beginning Monday in an effort to halt a surge in COVID-19 infections.The lawsuit, filed in Commonwealth Court on Saturday, said Philadelphia lacks the authority to impose such a mandate.Philadelphia earlier this week became the first major U.S. city to reinstate its indoor mask mandate after reporting a sharp increase in coronavirus infections, with the city’s top health official saying she wanted to forestall a potential new wave driven by an omicron subvariant.Attorney Thomas W.

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COVID cautions heading into the long weekend

With Canada in the thick of the 6th wave, some regions have brought back mask mandates in schools. Dr. Iris Gorfinkel shares her insight on her guidance and how families can keep safe this long weekend.

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Restaurant owners mull possible impact of Philadelphia's reintroduced indoor mask mandate

PHILADELPHIA - Pandemic-weary restaurant owners in Philadelphia are wondering how the city's reintroduction of the indoor mask mandate will impact business. Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole on Monday announced that Philadelphia will bring back its indoor mask mandate on Apr.

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Delhi Covid update: DDMA meeting next week; mandatory mask rule likely to be implemented

DDMA may reconsider its earlier decision to lift the fine on not wearing face masks in public places as a lot of people have stopped using them despite the increase in infections.

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‘My son does not deserve to be one of those statistics’: Mom appeals human rights complaint dismissal

Jessica Bleasdale heard New Brunswick was removing COVID-19 public safety restrictions across the province, including in schools, she leaped into action for her young son River.River, 12, is in Grade 7 and has both neurodevelopmental and gastrointestinal issues. It is something he and his family know makes him more vulnerable to contracting COVID-19 and the complications that can arise from infection.It made her nervous to send him to school — and nervous about almost all the things a parent would be with an immunocompromised child.So, she filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission in New Brunswick, against chief medical officer of health Dr.

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Niagara’s top doc ‘open’ to mask mandate but effectiveness questionable if not ‘provincewide’

Niagara Falls, Ont., says he’s not on board with the possibility of a localized mask mandate for Niagara Region – a measure the region’s medical officer says he’s “open” to amid rising COVID-19 case data.Jim Diodati says he “appreciates the concern” raised by Dr. Mustfa Hirji, who addressed the possibility Monday during a regional COVID update, but says it’s not needed since most North Americans are meticulous in employing their own safety measures.“We don’t need to be told when to do what to do,” Diodati told 900 CHML’s Good Morning Hamilton.

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8 in 10 families escaped Covid-19 in last 2 years, survey finds

A new survey, done by LocalCircles, claimed that eight out of 10 families in India didn't get infected by Covid-19. Maintaining social distancing and wearing masks diligently prevented those families from getting infected, the survey claimed.

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Brooklyn Subway Shooting: Federal documents describe Frank James's connection to Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Hours before accused Brooklyn subway shooter Frank James was taken into custody, neighbors in a Philadelphia community who said they recognized the man being hunted by police were awoken by an FBI raid.The Federal Bureau of Investigation confirmed to FOX 29 that law enforcement agents were at a home on the 1800 block of West Ontario Street for "court corded activity." They did not say if the raid was connected to the Tuesday's subway shooting in Brooklyn that left dozens hurt. Cell phone video shot from a property across the street shows agents with guns drawn piling into a Nicetown residence. Neighbors said they recognized the suspect, Frank James, after seeing his picture on the news.James, 62, was originally referred to as a person of interest in the hours after police say a person with a gas mask detonated two smoke grenades aboard a Brooklyn subway train and opened fire. Former Deputy Philadelphia Police Commissioner Joe Sullivan joined FOX 29 News at 5 to discuss how investigators are examining the dotted past of accused Brooklyn subway shooter Frank James.NYPD Chief James Essig said keys to a U-Haul van found at the scene with the suspect's belongings lead investigators to the renter.

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US makes masks mandatory during travel for 2 weeks as Covid-19 rises

CDC order will remain in place at this time," the agency said in a statement on Wednesday.

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TDSB asking staff, students to wear mask amid 6th wave of COVID-19

Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is asking that all students and staff wear a “well-fitting mask” when indoors, as Canada grapples with the sixth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.In a letter posted to its website on Wednesday, the TDSB said it takes direction from the province, which does not require masks.However, the TDSB said “given the increase in COVID-19 cases and the high number of absences, we as a system, are asking that all staff and students please wear a well-fitting mask when indoors in schools to limit the spread of COVID-19 and help minimize disruption from COVID-related absences.”The board said “to be clear this remains a personal decision” and will not be mandated.“Thank you for your consideration of this important measure,” the letter reads. “We know that it is not where we expected or hoped to be, but our collective actions can make a difference.”The TDSB said, though, that masks are “required” in certain situations, including for those in days six to 10 after a self isolation period of five days after a COVID-19 diagnosis, for those who are identified as a close contact for someone with the virus, and in public spaces, including in school and childcare centres for 14 days after travel outside of Canada.Tonight, the Board of Trustees passed a motion requiring mask use in all OCDSB buildings.

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Ottawa public school board trustees vote to implement mask mandate

Ottawa’s largest school board have voted to implement a mask mandate.The motion passed Tuesday, with eight trustees at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) voting in favour. One trustee opposed and three abstained from the vote.“Tonight, the Board of Trustees passed a motion requiring mask use in all OCDSB buildings,” the board said on Twitter.“Staff are developing an implementation plan and will provide additional clarification shortly.” Hamilton’s public school board exploring options to reimplement mask mandate On March 21, Ontario lifted its mask mandate for most indoor public spaces, along with schools.At his first press conference since early March on Monday, Ontario chief medical officer of health Dr.

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COVID-19: University of Guelph changes mind on dropping mask requirement

University of Guelph in Ontario will keep its mask requirement in place after all.Last month, the school announced it would be pausing its COVID-19 vaccination policy and masking requirements as of May 1. Masks to remain on at Wilfrid Laurier University but coming off at UWaterloo on May 1 But in a statement on Wednesday, the university said face coverings will be required for a little while longer due to the increasing number of cases in the province.“Masks will continue to be required indoors in all U of G-managed facilities until further notice,” stated president and vice-chancellor Charlotte Yates and provost and vice-president Gwen Chapman in a joint later.“We will review our mask requirement regularly, taking into consideration changing public health trends.

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CDC to extend travel mask requirement for 2 weeks, AP source says

FILE IMAGE - Travelers wearing protective masks walk with luggage inside the international terminal at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, California, on May 11, 2021. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images WASHINGTON - The Biden administration will extend for two weeks the nationwide mask requirement for public transit as it monitors an uptick in COVID-19 cases, according to a person familiar with the matter.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was set to extend the order, which was to expire on April 18, by two weeks to monitor for any observable increase in severe virus outcomes as cases rise in parts of the country.

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Brooklyn subway shooting: Suspect Frank James posted racist rants to YouTube for years

NEW YORK - Frank James, the man the NYPD identified as a person of interest in connection with the Brooklyn subway attack Tuesday morning, posted a string of antagonistic video rants to a YouTube channel for years. Wednesday morning New York Mayor Eric Adams announced that James was considered a suspect, and no longer a person of interest, in Tuesday's shooting. Using titles like "DOMESTICATED AVERAGES" and "SENSIBLE VIOLENCE," James posted hour-long, profanity-laced rants about race, politics and current events.

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Trustee motion to reinstate indoor mask mandate fails at TVDSB meeting

Thames Valley District School Board failed during a special meeting of the TVDSB’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday.The meeting was called in response to a growing number of staff absences tied to illness at the TVDSB and sought to have local medical officers of health field questions related to COVID-19.Last week, TVDSB associate director Jeff Pratt told Global News, “there have been hundreds of unfilled jobs on several occasions this week.”Lambeth Public School and Sir Isaac Brock Public School were also both temporarily closed on Friday due to “operational concerns related to staffing,” before reopening on Monday.

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COVID-19: Hamilton’s public school board exploring options to reimplement mask mandate

sixth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.In a board meeting on Monday, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) trustees backed a motion to write open letters to both the Ministry of Education and city’s medical officer of health to reinstate masking orders that expired in late March.The move comes following an April 5 Public Health Ontario report making a connection between the Omicron subvariant BA.2 and the potential for significant hospitalizations suggested Monday by the province’s medical officer. COVID-19 in the classroom: Concerns linger as Ontario schools weather sixth wave “So it talks about optimizing layers of prevention in K (Kindergarten) to (grade) 12 schools, including temporary re-implementation of masking requirements indoors and improved air quality, can reduce the risk of in-school transmission and related disruption for students, families and and educational settings,” trustee and former chair Alex Johnstone said during the HWDSB meeting.Johnstone went on to say that she didn’t understand why the province and the city are not taking more steps to limit infections and suggested the board should take action.“We have a responsibility to ensure that we have educators in our classrooms, so from the ability to operationalize alone, we need to be looking at masking as an option, just so we can continue to keep our schools open, which is our first priority.”Earlier in the day, Dr.

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Brooklyn subway shooting: Who is the suspect? What we know so far

NEW YORK - A man wearing a gas mask dropped a smoke canister inside a Brooklyn subway train on Tuesday morning and then opened fire.10 people were shot and five of the victims were considered to be in critical condition. 6 other people suffered undisclosed injuries.

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Philadelphia Health Commissioner: Masks are 'annoying,' but can help save lives

PHILADELPHIA, Pa - Philadelphia reinstated its indoor mask mandate on Monday, making it the only city in the U.S. to take the step back with restrictions. RELATED: Philadelphia mask mandate to be reinstated April 18 amid rising COVID-19 case countsIn the announcement, Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr.

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Philly indoor mask mandate reinstated; NJ approves recreational cannabis facilities; Baby formula shortage

FILE - A person holds a stack of masks. (FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV))PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health announced the reinstatement of the city’s mask mandate for indoor public spaces on Monday after a rise in COVID-19 cases. Last week, the Philadelphia Department of Health said coronavirus cases increased by more than 50% in a ten-day span in the city where there's now an average of 142 new cases per day, according to Health Commissioner Dr.

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COVID-19: Masks to remain on at Wilfrid Laurier University but coming off at UWaterloo on May 1

COVID-19 cases in our local communities, Wilfrid Laurier University will keep its mandatory face-covering policy in effect until May 31,” read a statement from school president Deborah MacLatchy. Conestoga College in Kitchener to keep COVID-19 policies in place The school says it will reassess the policy before the end of May“Continuing to wear masks will allow us to protect our communities and avoid contributing to the spread of the virus during the current wave,” MacLatchy continued.“The university will continue to provide masks to students, staff and faculty at no cost.”Across town at the University of Waterloo, a letter to students on Monday, which was signed by senior staff including president Vivek Goel, said that it would still be lifting mask requirements and proof of vaccination on May 1, though it warns that could change quickly.

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A matter of concern that…: What Delhi doctors said on COVID cases rising again

Delhi concurred that though it was "not a panic situation" but a sense of complacency setting in largely among the masses was a "matter of concern".

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COVID-19: Ontario’s top doctor doesn’t recommend reintroducing mask mandates despite 6th wave

Ontario’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Kieran Moore acknowledged the sixth wave of COVID-19 during his first update since early March.

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Ontario not returning to widespread mandate, but top doc strongly recommends masking

Ontario’s top doctor says the province isn’t reinstating a widespread mask mandate right now, but issued a “strong recommendation” for individuals to wear a mask in indoor public settings as COVID-19 figures trend upward.Dr. Kieran Moore made the remarks Monday at his first press briefing since early March.“In the last few weeks, we have seen an increase in the per cent positivity and upward trend in wastewater surveillance and a rise in hospitalizations,” Moore said.“These trends are likely to continue for the next several weeks but there are actions that we can take to help manage the impact of this wave such as layering the personal protective measures we have adopted so well over the last two years, even when they may not be legally required.

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Indoor mask mandate could return in Philly; Officials indict 14 for illegally trafficking guns to Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia's indoor mask mandate could be returning after a rise in COVID-19 cases in the city. Local health experts have recommended a return to wearing masks in public indoor spaces to fight the growing number of COVID-19 infections.Last week, the Philadelphia Department of Health said coronavirus cases in the city increased by more than 50% in a ten-day span. "As we see more cases of COVID-19 in the city, everyone’s risk goes up," Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole said.

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2 suspects wanted for robbery at a Southwest Philadelphia deli, police say

Police are searching for two suspects in connection with a robbery that happened at a Deli in Southwest Philadelphia last week. PHILADELPHIA, Pa - Police are investigating a gunpoint robbery that happened on April 6th in Southwest Philadelphia. The robbery happened just before 3:00 p.m. at the JYM Deli on the 5000 block of Hadfield Avenue, police say.Video released by police shows two suspects enter the store and wait for the customers to leave.

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Ontario will heed advice of top doctors on masks: health minister

Christine Elliott says that Ontario will reintroduce mask mandates if the province’s top doctors recommend it.Chief medical officer of health Dr. Kieran Moore is set to give a public briefing today for the first time since early March, amid rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.In the legislature today, Elliott said that Moore confers with local medical officers of health on a regular basis and if they recommend a return to mask wearing, the province will heed their advice.

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