NEW YORK (AP) - Target has joined a list of the nation’s largest retailers that will require customers to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 spike.The policy will go into effect Aug.

1. More than 80% of Target’s 1,800 stores already require customers to wear masks due to local and state regulations.Target said Thursday that it will hand out masks at entrances to those who need them.The nation’s largest retailer, Walmart, announced this week that masks would be mandatory in all stores starting Monday.Starbucks, Best Buy, Kohl’s and Kroger Co.

also have put mandatory face shield rules in place.Retailers have hesitated to make masks mandatory nationwide out of fear of angering some customers over what, even in a pandemic, has become a political.

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Religious anti-masker commands ‘demon’ to leave store aisle ‘in Jesus Christ’s name’

maskless woman called on Jesus Christ for help while grocery shopping on Tuesday.In a video shared to Twitter by user @davenewworld_2, a woman can be seen perusing a store aisle in what they later claimed is a Frey Meyer store in Longview, Wash., where it is now required to wear a mask or face covering inside places of business.“Religious anti-masker with a terrible hair stylist won’t let anyone in the aisle until she can pick out what she wants,” the tweet, which now has more than 1,000 retweets, reads. ‘Officer Karen’ divides social media with McMuffin complaint video The store location declined to comment when Global News reached out via phone.“I said get off this aisle,” the unidentified woman can be heard yelling.

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Paisley pub steps in to help those who have lost hospitality jobs due to Covid-19

Paisley pub has reached out to offer opportunities to people who lost their jobs in hospitality due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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1,310 new Covid cases, 58 deaths reported in Mumbai in last 24 hours

MUMBAI : The tally of coronavirus cases in Mumbai rose to 1,04,572 with 1,310 new patients being reported on Wednesday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.With 58 fatalities due to the pandemic recorded during the day, the death toll in the country's financial capital rose to 5,872, it added.In good news, recovered cases increased to 75,118 with 1,563 patients being discharged from city hospitals since Tuesday evening.The recovery rate of COVID-19 patients in Mumbai stands at 71%, the BMC said.There are 23,582 active cases in the city while 1,055 new suspected coronavirus patients have been admitted in hospitals.Based on the last seven days' data, average doubling rate of cases in the city is 59 days and the growth rate is

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Religious anti-masker commands ‘demon’ to leave store aisle

A woman at a Fred Meyer grocery store in Longview, Wash., was recorded on Tuesday demanding people get out of the shopping aisle ‘in Jesus Christ’s name.’

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Were humans living in a Mexican cave during the last ice age?

Andrew CurryAt first glance, Chiquihuite Cave in Mexico’s Zacatecas state is an unlikely place to find signs of early humans, let alone evidence that might change the story of the peopling of the Americas. It sits a daunting 1000 meters above a valley, overlooking a desert landscape in the mountains north of Zacatecas.

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Tim McGraw Surprises COVID-19 Health Workers With Acoustic Performance

Tim McGraw surprised health care workers with an epic performance.

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Delaware Gov. John Carney 'mad as hell' that state is on quarantine list

Delaware Gov. John Carney (Office of Gov. John Carney)DOVER, Del. - Delaware Gov.

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What does the green list really mean in practice?

The publication of the Government green list last night was meant to provide clarity to people. However, it appears to have caused more confusion than anything else. Consumer Affairs Correspondent Fran McNulty addresses some questions on the issue.

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Canada, U.S. tourist boats at Niagara Falls highlight difference in coronavirus battle

Niagara Falls has gained a new photo-op for social distancing Canadian visitors on board ferries taking them into the mist of the falls: crowds of Americans.Although cases of COVID-19 continue to rise across the United States, neighboring Canada has largely managed to contain the spread of the virus, helped by strict social distancing measures and mandatory masks in several jurisdictions. More Americans eye move to Canada as COVID-19 cases surge in U.S.

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British tourist tests positive for coronavirus at Lanzarote hotel as husband 'falls ill'

coronavirus at Lanzarote hotel despite having no symptoms. She has now become the first holidaymaker from the UK to test positive for Covid-19 since Spain opened its borders.

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Covid immunity can last 6 months after infection, Sweden says

STOCKHOLM : Sweden’s top health authority says people who have had the novel coronavirus are likely to be immune for at least six months after being infected, whether they’ve developed antibodies or not.In new guidance published on Tuesday, the Swedish Public Health Agency said it’s now considered safe for individuals who’ve been infected to come into contact with people in high-risk groups.“We don’t see cases of people falling ill twice from Covid-19," state epidemiologist Anders Tegnell said during a press conference in Stockholm.

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'Green list' published but advice against non-essential travel remains

The Government has published its 'green list' of 15 countries where the travel advice will be to take normal precautions.

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Covid-19: Is UV light safe as a disinfectant?

Scientific Reports in June, investigated the effects of far-UVC light (in the 254nm wavelength) on two common coronaviruses which are structurally similar to the SARS-CoV-2 virus.So, is UVC more effective than, say, chemical disinfecting solutions? “Chemical disinfectants have also been recommended by the World Health Organization for disinfecting surfaces, particularly floors. However, these chemicals have residual effects and cannot be used to disinfect many articles like eatables, personal articles like laptop, mobile, watches and so on," says Prof.

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93% of Vancouver hotel rooms were empty last weekend, says industry leader

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“It’s heartbreaking.” ‘Many businesses are in dire straits’: B.C. tourism sector banks on summer of staycations Jarett says hotels across the province are adhering to COVID-19 safety guidelines, and guests have to do their part by maintaining social distance.“When we have groups of people coming together and they’re not adhering to those protocols, then it impacts the business itself,” she said.

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Calgary approves mandatory masks for indoor public spaces

Calgary city council has approved moving forward with a bylaw that will make it mandatory for patrons to wear masks while inside public places. Lauren Pullen reports.

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Brit tourist tests positive for coronavirus at Lanzarote hotel with husband 'unwell'

A British woman is at the centre of a coronavirus panic in Lanzarote after testing positive following her arrival from the UK.

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Physician-led group calls for mandatory masks in Canadian schools

The province’s plan for back to school is set, but one group wants to see it taken a step further. As Morgan Black explains, some physicians now want to see masks be made mandatory in the classroom.

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Calgary city council debates making masks mandatory in all indoor public places

Calgary city council is debating a sweeping mask mandate that would make them mandatory in all indoor public spaces if approved. Lauren Pullen reports.

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Physician-led group calls for mandatory masks when kids head back to school

COVID-19 pandemic. Coronavirus: Should masks be mandatory? Alberta doctors, Hinshaw weigh in “We absolutely want schools to open, but we need to do it in as safe a manner as possible,” Tan said.

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Montreal woman with health condition says she was turned away from store for not wearing mask

The ‘invisible pain’: B.C.

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Mandatory masks: Montreal woman calls out grocery store for refusing her access to store

Anne Schenkler says she was turned away from a grocery store for not wearing a mask but says she has a medical condition that exempts her from wearing a mask out in public, and even has a valid doctor’s note to prove it. As Global’s Gloria Henriquez explains, the grocery store has reversed its policy but a local lawyer says people who are turned away do have legal recourse.

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‘Are they required to wear masks at all times?’ Seminole parents ask questions about schools reopening

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Seminole County Schools is hosting a series of live Q&A sessions for parents regarding reopening schools. Parents in Seminole County have until Friday at noon to make their decision of what option learning option they’d like to enroll their child in for the upcoming academic year.The choices are face-to-face, Seminole Connect, Seminole County Virtual Schools or a hybrid half-day option. Parents will need to decide which course of action they plan to take by Friday or their child will be automatically placed in a physical classroom.Tuesday was the first of three live Q&A sessions designated for parents of elementary schools.

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Relegation fight heads to last day of Premier League season

Aston Villa is out of the Premier League’s relegation zone for the first time in five months.Watford is back in it, despite its latest change of manager.The fight to avoid dropping out of the world’s richest domestic league is heading to the final day of the season, with two relegation places still to be filled and three clubs in realistic danger.Villa might be the most confident of the trio after beating Arsenal 1-0 on Tuesday to climb out of the bottom three, where the team from central England has been since Feb.

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'They have an impact': Trump urges Americans to wear masks during coronavirus briefing

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump revived his coronavirus press briefings on Tuesday, saying his administration “will stop at nothing to save lives” amid a resurgence of cases across the country.“We’re asking everybody that when you are not able to socially distance, wear a mask. Whether you like the mask or not, they have an impact.

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Family Dollar, Dollar Tree will no longer require face masks at all stores

A Family Dollar store is seen in Orlando, Florida on March 6, 2019, the day that Dollar Tree announced it will close up to 390 Family Dollar stores and rebrand about 200 stores as Dollar Tree stores, as Dollar Tree reported a $2.3 billion loss. (Phot ORLANDO, Fla. - While many retailers around the country are implementing face mask policies, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar will no longer require customers to wear masks while shopping in stores. According to the company's website, instead, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar will “request” it.At the time of this writing, no reason has been given why the change was made.The retailers' policies just recently stated shoppers, vendors, and employees must wear face masks.

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Gal Gadot Fights Off Coronavirus In Masked ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Behind-The-Scenes Snap

Gal Gadot is showing off her COVID-19 safety precautions in a new behind-the-scenes shot from “Wonder Woman 1984”.

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Doctors calling for mandatory masks in schools

A national organization of doctors is calling for make masks mandatory if kids head back to the classroom in September. Morgan Black explains on Global News at Noon.

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Major airlines call for testing to restore transatlantic travel

FRANKFURT – Major airlines are urging the U.S. and the European Union to quickly restore transatlantic air travel by deploying a joint COVID-19 testing program.The CEOs of United, American Airlines, IAG and Lufthansa Group wrote Tuesday that “given the unquestioned importance of transatlantic air travel to the global economy as well as to the economic recovery of our businesses, we believe it is critical to find a way to reopen air services between the U.S.

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Masks now mandatory across GO Transit’s regional transit system

GO Transit says face masks are mandatory across the regional transit system starting today.Metrolinx says passengers will now be required to wear masks when using either GO Transit or the UP Express shuttle that carries passengers between Toronto’s Union Station and the Pearson International Airport.Spokesperson Anne Marie Aikins says face coverings will be required in all stations, platforms and vehicles.

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B.C. care home at centre of COVID-19 outbreak was also target of hoax

COVID-19 community outbreak in Canada.The Lynn Valley Care Centre in North Vancouver was home to the first of the 8,796 Canadians who have, to date, lost their lives to the novel coronavirus.In those early days, when staff were still learning about the virus and scrambling to change their way of working, they received a phone call.In a release, staff say the call “appeared to originate from health authorities” but do not provide any more details about what the person said. However, the call “deeply alarmed” the staff and the facility say it took “immediate action” out of concern for the safety of the residents.

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New Jersey expands quarantine advisory list to 31 total states

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (Edwin J. Torres/Governor’s Office)TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey has once again expanded the list of states from which travelers will are asked to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in the Garden State.The travel advisory, which now includes 31 total states, applies to any person arriving from a state with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents or a 10% or higher positivity rate over a seven-day rolling average.The states added on Tuesday include Alaska, Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Virginia, and Washington.“It is critically important that all New Jerseyans remain committed to beating COVID-19 by remaining vigilant and continuing our collective

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Appeal to those who have lost loved ones to COVID-19 to get involved in project that could see permanent memorial in Perth

Perth. Plans are in the pipeline for an individual work of art to be commissioned to represent each life lost to COVID-19 in Perth and Kinross.

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Over $19,000 raised for out-of-work mom who gave her lottery winnings to cop shot in the line of duty

The Kansas City Police Department shared an image on July 20, 2020 to its Facebook page of Shetara Sims and her daughter, Rakiya, meeting coworkers of the officer shot in the line of duty.

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UK coronavirus hospital death toll up by 15 - lowest Tuesday rise during lockdown

The UK's coronavirus death toll has increased by its lowest amount on a Tuesday since lockdown began.

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Astronauts squeeze in last spacewalk before SpaceX departure

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Astronauts squeezed in one last spacewalk Tuesday before turning their attention to the all-important end to SpaceX’s first crew flight. NASA’s Bob Behnken and Chris Cassidy floated out of the International Space Station on their fourth and final spacewalk in under a month.

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Less than 12 countries expected to make 'green' list

Fewer than a dozen countries are expected to make the so called 'green' list of places that are safe to travel to.

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Parents want students to wear masks at school in fall amid coronavirus pandemic: poll

COVID-19 pandemic by Leger and the Association for Canadian Studies found that 41 per cent of respondents believe school children should be required to wear a mask while they’re on the bus or in the school.A further 21 per cent said yes to masks, but only when a student is outside of class during recess, lunch or if on the bus — suggesting they were OK with students taking off their masks once in class and not in common areas.There was also a group of respondents, accounting for 28 per cent, who believed masks should be optional.The current public health advice is that non-medical masks can contain infectious particles on their wearers’ breath, reducing the risk of contagion from people with COVID-19 who might not know they’re carrying the

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N-95 masks with valved respirators won't protect you from Covid-19: Govt

coronavirus from spreading out and are 'detrimental' to the measures adopted for its containment. The Director General of Health Services (DGHS) in the Ministry of Health, in a letter to the Principal Secretaries of health and medical education of states, said it has been observed that there is "inappropriate use" of N-95 masks, particularly those with valved respirators, by the public other than designated health workers."It is to bring to your knowledge that the use of valved respirator N-95 masks is detrimental to the measures adopted for preventing the spread of coronavirus as it does not prevent the virus from escaping out of the mask.

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Brazil deaths reach over 80,000, Trump U-turn on masks

Brazil's coronavirus death toll has surpassed 80,000, according to health ministry figures, as the country hit second-hardest in the world continued struggling to control the pandemic.

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Wearing face masks may help you beat coronavirus in second, less well-known way

Wearing a face mask could help beat coronavirus by exposing people to milder forms of the killer bug and so leading to community-level immunity, a new study claims.

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Support for mandatory masking lower in Saskatchewan than other provinces, poll finds

coronavirus pandemic, a recent survey found less support in Saskatchewan for such policies than anywhere else in the country.According to a recent poll by the Angus Reid Institute, 45 per cent of Saskatchewan residents oppose mandatory masking.In Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba and the Maritimes, that resistance is much lower at between 20 and 30 per cent — although it jumps back up to 40 per cent in Alberta.The online survey was conducted on July 10 and 11 among a randomized sample of 1,503 Canadians registered with the Angus Reid Forum carrying a margin of error of a margin of error of +/- 2.5 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.

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Support for mandatory masking lower in Sask. than other provinces

There is less support for mandatory masking policies in Saskatchewan than in the other provinces, according to an Angus Reid poll. Roberta Bell has more.

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Calgary city council begins discussions on face mask policies amid COVID-19 pandemic

Calgary city council began discussions Monday on a bylaw that would mandate the use of face coverings on transit and possibly extend to some indoor spaces amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) chief Tom Sampson and Dr.

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Southeastern Grocers will require customers to wear masks

ORLANDO, Fla. – Southeastern Grocers will soon require customers to wear masks, according to a news release.This includes: This mandate will start on July 27.

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Masks mandatory in indoor settings as of August 1 in Peterborough area

Face coverings will be required inside commercial settings, such as grocery stores and retail shops, as well as when riding city transit. Jessica Nyznik reports.

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Orange County sees its lowest COVID-19 positivity rate in days

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The coronavirus situation in Orange County could be looking up, according to local leaders.During a news conference Monday, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and Dr.

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Durham given green light for Stage 3

Now that Durham is entering the next phase of the reopening plan, it’s time for relevant businesses to ensure they’ll be ready to go. Brittany Rosen has more.

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