COVID-19 cases on Thursday, a record daily increase for the seventh time this month, according to a Reuters tally.U.S. deaths are also rising and have recently reached the highest levels since early June, led by Arizona, California, Florida and Texas, according to the tally.More than half of all states - 30 out of 50 - have reported record one-day increases in cases this month.

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Saskatoon’s Broadway Bridge condo development put on ice

A Saskatoon condo development set to take up a prime piece of real estate on the east end of the Broadway Bridge has been put on hold.Construction for Highpoint at 604 Broadway Ave. could have begun as early as this fall.Urban Capital and Victory Majors Investments Corporation, the companies behind the build, said they’re delaying the project because of pandemic-induced economic uncertainty.They’ve pre-sold nearly 40 of the 113 residential units, but selling the rest won’t be easy, the companies said in a statement online.

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Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 9 Today Show on 21 July 2020

ALLISON LANGDON: Well, encouraging news this morning in the race for a coronavirus vaccine with scientists in the UK saying their jab, which is currently in human trials, is safe and created immunity against the deadly virus.KARL STEFANOVIC: Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth joins us now from Canberra. Doc, good morning to you.

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Coronavirus: Vernon Proms Classical Music Festival offers music lovers sense of normalcy

Music flows through Vernon for the fourth annual Classical Music Festival “It’s very touching for the musicians because every time they play, they don’t know when the next show will be,” she said.Many of the events are outside and six feet of distance between audience members is maintained, volunteers are wearing face masks and shields to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and they are staggering the audience’s arrival times so that everyone can enjoy a musical reprieve safely.

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Colin Jost says his wedding date with Scarlett Johansson remains in limbo amid COVID-19 pandemic

Colin Jost says he and Scarlett Johansson are continuing to wait out the coronavirus en route to the altar.The Saturday Night Live personality, 38, talked with Andy Cohen Live Monday about the nuptials, as the celebrity couple had to push back their wedding amid the COVID-19 shutdown.Cohen asked Jost if the coronavirus would have any impact on the way he the A-list actress (who got engaged in May of 2019) tied the knot.

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445 new coronavirus cases pushes Canada past 111,000 as curve begins to rise

Canada added 445 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus Monday, continuing an upward trend in daily infections that stretched through the weekend.The new cases bring the country’s total to 111,096, although over 97,000 of those patients have since recovered, representing over 87 per cent of the total to date.

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Health officials say likely no public spread after Edmonton Transit driver tests positive for COVID-19

COVID-19 tracing exercise after a driver for Edmonton Transit tested positive.Edmonton Transit issued a statement late Monday confirming the positive test, saying they were “alerted to this positive case on Friday evening, July 17.”“The Operator’s last day of work was July 14, and contact tracing was conducted by the City, as per the recommendation of Alberta Health Services,” the statement continued, affirming that ETS staff were informed of what steps were being taken.“All other Operators who shared equipment with this Operator have been directed to seek testing and stay home until test results are returned.” Alberta records 368 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday, 3 new deaths The city statement does not say what routes the ETS operator

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State Sen. Nikema Williams to replace John Lewis in November election

Georgia Democratic Party Chair Nikema Williams ATLANTA - The Democratic Party of Georgia has chosen state Sen. Nikema Williams to replace Rep.

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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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Cancelled season puts Saskatchewan Huskies soccer player on uncertain path

Saskatchewan Huskies soccer player Maya Gabruch is one of hundreds of student-athletes facing an uncertain road ahead after having their seasons cancelled due to COVID-19.

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Biden, lawmakers warn of foreign interference in election

WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said Monday that he is putting Russia and other foreign governments “on notice” that he would act aggressively as president to counter any interference in U.S. elections.

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Hindu Rao hospital nurse tests Covid-19 positive for the second time

COVID-19 hospital has tested positive again after recovering, but the municipal authorities on Monday claimed there was nothing to worry as it ostensibly is the "dead virus" left in her body from the previous infection.The hospital, run by the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC), was declared a dedicated coronavirus facility on June 14.A senior official when asked about the case, said, "Most probably, it was an old infection, due to which, dead non-viable virus particles still remained in the nasopharyngeal cavity."Her IgG antibody level is "very high, which also corroborates this explanation," the official said, without elaborating.However, the official claimed, "It does not mean she got infected again.

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Groups call for urgent action to help restaurant industry amid COVID-19

A letter, signed by multiple Chambers of Commerce nationwide, suggests it could be between 12 to 18 months before the food services industry returns to normal because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Vinesh Pratap has the details.

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COVID-19, low oil prices leads to dramatic drop in demand for power in Alberta

You might have noticed on your most recent power bill that the price of electricity has gone down in Alberta. This is due to a drop in demand across the province.

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‘Explosive’ growth in COVID-19 cases could be on the way in B.C. if behaviour doesn’t change

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Information presented by Henry on Monday shows the average person’s number contacts are between 65 to 75 per cent of pre-pandemic levels. The province’s analysis shows the potential for a massive surge in cases, surpassing the number of cases in mid-April, if contacts hit 80 per cent of normal.“We run the risk of having a rapid rebound in new cases.

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B.C. reports 102 cases of COVID-19 in 72-hour period

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reports on Monday, July 20 of 102 cases of COVID-19 over the past 72 hours in all health authorities in British Columbia.

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A side of uncertainty: calls to help the restaurant industry survive the pandemic

coronavirus pandemic at SABOR, a restaurant in downtown Edmonton.The owners have chosen to open their space for dinner, forgoing lunch, which was a very busy time before being forced to close in March.“We’d be packed, probably both rooms,” owner Christian Mena said, pointing to an empty dining room during the lunch hour on Monday. COVID-19 outbreaks declared at 4 Edmonton restaurants Before the pandemic, there were about 140 on staff.

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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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Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on Channel 7 Sunrise on 21 July 2020

NATALIE BARR: For more on the COVID crisis, I'm joined by Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth. Good morning to you.

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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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Brooklyn Center woman dies after giving birth on ventilator, battling COVID-19

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (FOX 9) - Juan Duran’s wife, Aurora, was on a ventilator at North Memorial Hospital since June 19.

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COVID-19 media update, 21 July

The Minister of Health, Chris Hipkins and Director-General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield, will provide an update to the media today at 1.00 pm.

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Coronavirus: Planning for a second wave in Quebec schools

Teaching online classes will be mandatory this fall in the event a reconfinement or a COVID-19 outbreak that forces classrooms or entire schools to close. While the new information released by the education ministry comes as a relief to some parents others wonder if enough is being done to prepare for online learning.

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Excitement and trepidation as some of Edmonton’s post-secondary schools prepare for fall

“There’s a lot changing, but there’s a lot staying the same,” said Sue Fitzsimmons, the school’s vice-president, academic.“We are really committed, as we always have been, to providing students the opportunities to learn so they can gain the skills they need so they can get out into their careers and make an immediate impact.”The school is well-known for having much of its programming is hands-on. Nearly 40,000 students are enrolled per year.Come autumn, the number of students in learning spaces will be limited based on how large classroom spaces are and what work students are doing.

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Saskatchewan Roughriders submit CFL hub city bid, province commits $3M

Canadian Football League chooses to play a shortened season through a hub-city format similar to other professional sports, Regina could end up a host.The Saskatchewan Roughriders said it has submitted a “competitive” bid, if the 2020 season happens.

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University of Lethbridge researchers work to find COVID-19 treatment

COVID-19.“We decided to jump on this opportunity. We can use some of our recent infrastructure and our expertise, as well as proteins from humans,” Canada research chair and associate professor with the U of L, Dr.

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Quebec to make online teaching mandatory if coronavirus closes schools this fall

Teaching online classes will be mandatory in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak in schools or if a second wave causes more school closures in the fall. In a statement to Global News, Quebec’s education minister, Jean-Francois Roberge, confirmed that teachers will have to “assure a continuity of learning” unlike in the spring when the focus of distance-learning was to simply “maintain knowledge.”“It will be mandatory to give classes from a distance,” said Francis Bouchard, the minister’s spokesperson.

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Employee at Orlando CVS distribution center tests positive for COVID-19

ORLANDO, Fla. – An employee at the Orlando Distribution Center for CVS tested positive for COVID-19, according to a news release.CVS officials said the areas the employee was in while at work were cleaned and disinfected.Coworkers exposed to the employee and the employee were placed under a 14-day quarantine and will be on paid leave, according to CVS.CVS said all areas of the building are now open again.

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Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on ABC 7.30 on 20 July 2020

LEIGH SALES:Dr Nick Coatsworth is the federal Deputy Chief Medical Officer, and he joined me from Canberra.Dr Coatsworth, thanks very much for being with us. If we can start with masks; why shouldn't New South Wales give itself every chance of avoiding where Victoria's gotten to and mandate mask-wearing in highly populated areas and hot spots right now?NICK COATSWORTH:So, Leigh that is a question that we're getting a lot at the moment, and it's got two elements to the response.

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Deputy Chief Medical Officer interview on The Project on 20 July 2020

CARRIE BICKMORE:Well, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth joins us now. Nick, should Sydney restaurants, pubs and bars be shut down? That seems to be the main transmission place.NICK COATSWORTH:Well, Carrie, it certainly is the case that pubs, bars, restaurants have a risk, but they can also be COVID-safe, and that's up to the proprietor of those institutions, but also for the patrons as well.

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Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 20 July 2020

NICK COATSWORTH: Good afternoon, everybody. Dr Nick Coatsworth with today's update on COVID-19 in Australia.

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Acting Chief Medical Officer interview on Radio National, Breakfast on 20 July 2020

FRAN KELLY:Well the outbreak in the southeast of the country goes on despite those strict lockdown measures in Melbourne that have been in place for almost two weeks now. Over the weekend, Victoria recorded its second highest daily infection toll, and there are fears of a growing cluster in New South Wales.

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Coronavirus: Ontario invest $2M for Ontario Place entertainment

The Ontario government announced an investment of $2 million to kick start five entertainment festivals at Ontario Place. The funding comes as the industry has suffered billions of dollars of losses since COVID-19 hit. Kamil Karamali reports.

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More than 60 cases of COVID-19 linked to exposures in Kelowna, B.C.

COVID-19 have now been linked to the Kelowna, B.C. cluster which began around Canada Day as tourists flocked to the sunny tourist hot spot in the B.C.

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The New Reality: Performers take art online to keep festivals alive during COVID-19

Festivals have gone completely online due to COVID-19 this year, forcing performers to adapt and innovate. Elizabeth McSheffrey explains.

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Ontario truckers concerned about travelling to United States

Truck drivers say they are becoming more concerned for their safety as coronavirus numbers in the United States continue to rise. Some truckers saying they won’t travel to COVID-19 hotspots such as Florida and California. Tom Hayes reports.

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Many not being screened at N.B. border due to wait time complaints

Concerns over wait times at the New Brunswick border have led to drivers being waved through without being screened, and some are concerned. Silas Brown has more.

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Covid-19 pandemic could result in 3,600 avoidable deaths from cancers in England by 2025

Around 3,500 lives may be lost to four common cancers over the next five years due to delays in diagnosis caused by Covid-19, experts have said.

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Ronald McDonald Houses stay closed until 14-day decline in COVID-19 cases

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Ronald McDonald Houses of Central Florida will stay closed while cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in the state. [RELATED: Ronald McDonald temporarily closes Orlando houses due to COVID-19 cases]Families with children in the hospital have leaned on Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida for decades, each year about 2,700 families stay at the houses. "He's been through a lot, definitely," Rebecca Adkins, mother of 3-year-old Matayo said. Adkins son received his third liver transplant at an Orlando hospital in March, and has been receiving treatment for the last four months.

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Promising early findings for 2 more COVID-19 vaccines

In a pair of promising developments today, researchers from Oxford University and another group from China reported in The Lancet that two different adenovirus-vectored COVID-19 vaccines prompted an immune response and appeared to be safe, paving the way for efficacy trials.

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B.C. COVID-19 survey shows decline in mental health, concern about staying home when sick

COVID-19 shows major concerns among many.Nearly half, 47 per cent, of respondents, say they have seen their mental health worsen due to the pandemic. One in ten B.C.

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Alberta records 368 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday, 3 new deaths

COVID-19 over the last three days as the provincial total of active infections climbs to more than 1,000.The province’s active number of cases now sits at 1,109. Of those, 86 people are in hospital, with 17 people being treated in intensive care.Alberta’s death toll has also increased by three.

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Volusia mayors want symptomatic COVID-19 testing lanes

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – All 16 mayors and County Chair Ed Kelley signed a letter asking Gov. Ron DeSantis for expedited symptomatic COVID-19 testing lanes in Volusia County.

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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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Fauci to throw 1st pitch at Yankees-Nationals opener in DC

WASHINGTON – Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country’s top infectious disease expert, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the first game of Major League Baseball’s pandemic-delayed regular season.The Washington Nationals announced Monday that Fauci -- a self-described fan of the reigning World Series champions -- accepted the team’s invitation to have the pregame honor Thursday night.

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Frustration mounts as delays in trash pickup across Philadelphia continue

NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA - Trash, plus heat equals a recipe for disaster.It’s an issue many people across Philadelphia are dealing with.Trash pickup along 63rd and Greenway in Southwest Philadelphia is late in the week, but it’s Monday and the garbage, rotting in the sun and drawing flies, sits.“When is trash day here?” asked FOX 29’s Jeff Cole.“It’s Thursday!” exclaimed Sarah Freedman.“Thursday’s trash day?” asked Cole.Advertisement“And, it’s Monday. Nobody came and that’s not right,” Freedman remarked.Ripped trash bags line the sidewalk and litter clutters the street.Willie Simon, struggling with asthma, says the trash is a banquet for varmints.“Nasty.

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Toronto Film Fest Offers Digital Movie Rentals Amid Pandemic

The Toronto International Film Festival has begun offering digital rentals of new movie releases that would have played on screens at its Bell Lightbox headquarters that have been shuttered because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Digital TIFF Bell Lightbox initiative will offer new releases starting at CAN$5.99 ($4.50) per title until Aug.

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Kenney, Krasner criticize Trump vow to send more feds to cities, including Philly

PHILADELPHIA - President Donald Trump says he's sending federal law enforcement officers to Philadelphia and other cities across the country as gun violence skyrockets nationwide.For weeks, the president has slammed the crime rates in American cities.

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Coronavirus: Ontario officials plead with young people to follow public health guidelines

coronavirus at social gatherings.“You may feel you’re invincible and you’ll get through it,” Premier Doug Ford said.“It’s not just about yourself getting through it. Yes, you’re healthy, you’re young.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

US Covid-19 cases shatter records and rise by 70,000 in single day

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