WASHINGTON - It’s never too early to get those holiday packages in the mail, especially now that deliveries will take longer and cost you more.The U.S.

Postal Service implemented new service standards for first-class mail and periodicals on Oct. 1. USPS said the new standards will "increase delivery reliability, consistency, and efficiency for our customers and across our network."But the changes also mean mail traveling cross country and other long distances might need another day or so to reach its destination."With this change of offering 2- to 5-day service based on distance, we will improve service reliability and predictability for customers, while also driving efficiencies across the Postal Service network," USPS Spokesperson Kim.

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FDA says Moderna vaccine's benefits outweigh risks after Nordic countries limit use

COVID-19 vaccine outweigh its risks on Friday after several Nordic countries began restricting its use for certain age groups due to concerns about a rare heart-related side effect.The FDA responded after health officials in Finland said Thursday that males under age 30 should not receive the Moderna vaccine due to a slightly higher risk of developing myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart. A day earlier, Sweden said it would pause use of Moderna’s vaccine for people under 30, while Denmark paused use for people under 18 and Norway recommended people receive the Pfizer vaccine."The FDA is aware of these data.

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USPS, FedEx release 2021 holiday shipping deadlines

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COVID-19: London and Middlesex adds 26 new cases Saturday

The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported 26 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday.In total, there have been 14,207 cases, with 13,771 recoveries (an increase of 10), 195 active cases (an increase of 16) and 241 deaths.The latest death was reported Friday. It involved a woman in her 70s and was not associated with a long-term care or retirement home.Based on the MLHU’s data on vaccination status of cases, the latest death involved someone who was unvaccinated.The number of cases involving a variant of concern climbed by three to 4,263.

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Gas prices continue unseasonal rise in NJ, across the nation

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Thousands protest in Rome against Covid health pass

Thousands of protesters, including members of far-right groups, marched in central Rome today against the extension of the Covid-19 health pass system to all workplaces.

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Saskatoon Stars bursting with excitement for start of U18 hockey season

COVID-19 forced the SFU18AAAHL to suspend play and ultimately cancel the rest of the campaign.“We were getting ready to get into the games and looking forward to it and then all of a sudden it’s shut down again and we were just having to practice all year,” forward Halle Helperl said.The Stars tried to make the most of the situation, devoting the extra practice time to skill development, but without the opportunity to compete against other teams, it just wasn’t the same.“It was mentally challenging to come to the rink every day.

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Mexico finds hundreds of migrants in truck trailers near border

CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico (AP) - Mexican authorities have discovered 652 Central American migrants in six trailers near the United States border.The trucks stopped at a military checkpoint Thursday night on a highway between Ciudad Victoria and Monterrey in the northern state of Tamaulipas. The state public safety agency said Friday that four suspects were arrested.Among the migrants were 564 Guatemalans, as well as migrants from Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Belize.

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Confidence in COVID-19 vaccines among Ontarians remains stable: science group

COVID-19 vaccines among Ontarians has remained relatively stable.In a brief released late Friday, the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table says confidence in COVID-19 vaccines has remained within the range of 72 per cent to 76 per cent.The group says survey data from 28,660 Ontarians revealed that people with lower confidence in COVID-19 vaccines tend to have a lower household income, are more likely to be unable to work from home and self-identify as racialized.

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Mandaviya urges states to accelerate Covid vaccination pace to achieve 100 crore doses

Covid-19 vaccination drive so that India can achieve the target of administering 100 crore jabs in the next few days, reported news agency PTI.

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Health minister Mandaviya urges states to accelerate vaccination pace

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Positive COVID-19 case in the Bay of Plenty

The Ministry of Health is today confirming the results of a COVID-19 test taken yesterday in Auckland, which has returned positive today for a person currently in Katikati.

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Covid-19 pandemic causes steep rise in anxiety, depression cases: Lancet

Covid-19 outbreaks all all these factors led to substantially affect the mental health of the population.

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News Releases from Department of Health | Lanakila Health Center hosts no-cost COVID-19 testing on O‘ahu

hawaiicovid19.com/testing.# # #PDF: Lanakila Health Center hosts no-cost COVID-19 testing on O‘ahu

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11-year-old with Rapunzel syndrome has over 6 pounds of hair removed from stomach

FILE - Freeze frame of the video showing a mass of hair removed from an 11-year-old girl’s stomach.

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20 attorneys general file complaint to block USPS 10-year slower service plan

a statement released on Thursday by California Attorney General Rob Bonta. "Specifically, the administrative complaint alleges that USPS’ current piecemeal approach to introducing sweeping changes to national delivery standards violates federal law, failing to provide the U.S.

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Saskatoon Stars bursting with excitement for start of U18 hockey season

After having the 2020-21 season cut short after just two games due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Saskatoon Stars are looking forward to their return to game action this fall.

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Uplifting health-care workers with small acts of kindness

Evening cheers for health care workers have faded as the pandemic drags on. Lately, health care workers across Canada have been subjected to abuse from patients and protesters.

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Black Friday 2021 holiday shoppers could battle empty shelves, toy expert warns

toy industry is being impacted by the shipping crisis in a big way, according to The Toy Insider editor-in-chief Marissa Silva."We're on about a six to eight-week delay for a lot of products," Silva told FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo. "So come Black Friday, there's not going to be much left on the shelves."Silva joined "Mornings with Maria" Friday advising parents to budget more for toys this year and do their holiday shopping right now.The toy industry is "really reliant" on importing goods, Silva noted, with 80% of toys being made in China.

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Current COVID-19 vaccine coverage leaves Canadians ‘better protected’ heading into winter, Tam says

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Vaccinated or not, officials warn Canadians to be vigilant this Thanksgiving

Health officials are urging Canadians to continue fighting the spread of COVID-19, during the second consecutive pandemic Thanksgiving holiday.

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Weather Authority: Clouds linger on Friday ahead of weekend rain

PHILADELPHIA - Considerable cloud cover will continue on Friday and Saturday before rain showers move in on Sunday to bring the weekend to a gloomy conclusion. Temperatures will stay mild on Friday in Philadelphia and surrounding counties with intermittent peaks of sunshine. Forecasters expect high temperatures to reach the mid-70s which is slightly above average for this time of year. Cloud cover will thicken on Saturday as temperatures dip into the low-70s.

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Raptors, Leafs and Senators given permission for full crowds from Ontario government

COVID-19: Ontario lifts capacity limits for theatres, venues; restaurants, gyms among those left out “Throughout the process of re-opening our venues to fans, which included working closely with the Province over many months, health and safety has been our shared top priority and we are overjoyed to see this day arrive when we are able to welcome a full venue to cheer on the Maple Leafs and Raptors,” Michael Friisdahl, president and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, said in a statement.“Today … is an exciting day for our teams, our fans and our community and we look forward to a safe and enjoyable season.”Concert venues, theatres and cinemas are among the other facilities that will see capacity lifted.Proof of vaccination will

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COVID-19: Ontario lifts capacity limits for theatres, venues; restaurants, gyms among those left out

Ontario government announced the lifting of capacity limits for certain locations in the province for, however, restaurants and gyms remain left off the list.Cinemas, theatres, spectator sports venues, concert venues, meeting and event spaces, horseracing and car racing tracks are the venues permitted to open to 100 per cent capacity as of 12:01 a.m. on Saturday.The government said it’s making the changes based on high vaccination levels, stable public health indicators and the vaccine certificate requirements that took effect last month.

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Covid shut-downs hit school lessons in Dumfriesshire

Hundreds of primary school pupils in Dumfriesshire have been forced to miss lessons because of temporary closures due to Covid since returning from the summer holidays.

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Tom Felton spotted for the first time since Harry Potter star collapsed at Ryder Cup golf course after health scare

HARRY Potter star Tom Felton has been spotted for the first time since he collapsed on a golf course. The 34-year-old star, famous for playing villainous schoolboy Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter, alarmed many when he was stretchered off the Ryder Cup golf course in the US after suddenly falling ill.

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Routine child, adult vaccinations fell amid COVID-19

A pair of new studies yesterday details lower rates of routine vaccinations amid the COVID-19 pandemic, one showing reduced weekly immunization rates and up-to-date status in US children, and the other identifying fewer vaccine doses among both kids and adults in Michigan.

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Officials: Fight between parents prompts shelter in place at Drexel Hill Middle School

DREXEL HILL, Pa. - Upper Darby School District officials say Drexel Hill Middle School students and staff sheltered in place Friday due to a fight between parents outside of the school. District officials say the shelter in place lasted a matter of minutes and the action was taken in an abundance of caution. The fight occurred in the school’s parking lot and involved the parents of students who were previously involved in a physical altercation of their own, officials say. During the shelter in place, students and staff remained inside of their classrooms and offices until administrators gave the all-clear. RELATED HEADLINES:"The health, safety and welfare of our students is our first and foremost concern as we continue to monitor this

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News Scan for Oct 08, 2021

Female sex, middle age, two or more chronic diseases, and more severe initial illness were predictive of difficulty recovering from COVID-19 6 months after release from a hospital, finds a multicenter UK study yesterday in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.University of Leicester researchers led the study, which involved an

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Quebec professional orders should get tough with members as vaccination deadline nears: Dubé

Quebec recruits 1,000 nurses to work full time amid urgent labour shortage Dubé said earlier this week about 13,000 health workers in the province had not received a single dose of vaccine, and he said the government would present a “contingency plan” next week to address how the network would cope with labour shortages.On Friday, he said that between 300 and 400 health workers every day are receiving a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and he urged all other unvaccinated workers to follow suit to avoid service disruptions.“Continue to go get vaccinated,” he said.

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Manitoba reports 130 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths

COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths linked to the virus.The cases reported on the province’s online COVID-19 dashboard Friday bring Manitoba’s total number of active infections to 927 and the province’s five-day test positivity rate to 3.4 per cent.

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COVID-19: Middlesex-London reports 24 cases, 1 death Friday

The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported 24 new COVID-19 cases and one death on Friday.The death involved a woman in her 70s and was not associated with a long-term care or retirement home. Based on the MLHU’s data on vaccination status of cases, the latest death involved someone who was unvaccinated.

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Health chiefs investigating after reports people tested positive for Covid using lateral flow tests, then negative in subsequent PCRs

Public health bosses are investigating reports of people testing positive for Covid-19 using lateral flow tests, then negative in subsequent PCR tests.

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COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise among vaccinated in PA

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The proportion of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations among vaccinated Pennsylvania residents rose sharply last month, though the shot remained broadly protective, according to new statewide health data obtained by The Associated Press.The latest Department of Health data on so-called "breakthrough" infections shows that between Sept. 5 and Oct.

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Food recall warning: Bakery products shipped nationwide recalled over allergy concerns

recalled over concerns that they have undeclared allergens, according to federal health officials. California-based Chocolate and the Chip issued the allergy alert for various flavors of its chocolate chip cookies, cookie bundt cakes and rice crispy treats because they may contain undeclared wheat, milk, soy and tree nuts, according to the recall notice posted on Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website. RELATED: Hobby Lobby recalls stools due to fall hazardThe recall notice includes more than two dozen of the company's baked goods which may pose a serious or life-threatening risk to consumers who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat, milk, soy, and tree nuts, according to the recall. Chocolate and the Chip product photo The

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Positive gains in Alberta’s COVID-19 fight ‘could all be lost overnight,’ premier warns ahead of Thanksgiving

COVID-19 situation, it could all be lost if public health measures are not followed over the Thanksgiving long weekend.In a news conference Thursday afternoon, Premier Jason Kenney reminded Albertans that Thanksgiving 2020 spurred the start of the province’s second wave of COVID-19 last year.“The second wave of COVID, which put severe pressure on our hospitals last fall, started very clearly around the family table of millions of Alberta households,” he said. Ask family members if they’re vaccinated before inviting to Thanksgiving, top doctors say The premier and chief medical officer of health said there have been positive signs and trends when it comes to case numbers, hospitalizations and the overall positivity rate as of late.

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Mandatory vaccination for indoor organized sports in those aged 12 and up: Toronto Public Health

COVID-19.This includes players, coaches, caregivers, volunteers and officials who all must show proof of vaccination (or a valid medical exemption) along with identification, the local public health unit said.The mandate comes into effect on Nov. 1.Previously, the provincial government had excluded youth recreational sports (those under 18) when it released its vaccine policy guidelines.

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4th wave of COVID-19 no longer growing, cases could decline in coming weeks: PHAC

COVID-19 pandemic appears to have levelled off across Canada, according to officials from the Public Health Agency of Canada, though they warn that public health measures need to be maintained in order to keep COVID-19 cases at bay.New modelling presented by PHAC on Friday suggests that if current transmission levels are maintained, the number of new daily cases could decline in the coming weeks.Progress hasn’t been even across Canada, officials say, but overall, numbers give “reason for optimism” said Dr. Theresa Tam, chief public health officer of Canada.

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Phil Collins cancels Genesis tour gigs amid ill health as band members test positive for Covid

PHIL Collins has cancelled four of his Genesis tour gigs after several of the band members tested positive for Covid-19. The iconic drummer revealed to fans in a statement that the final four gigs of Genesis' 'The Last Domino?' tour would have to be postponed to a later date.

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Quebec records 5 more deaths, 643 new cases attributed to COVID-19

COVID-19 health crisis.The number of hospitalizations related to the novel coronavirus rose by five to 302. This comes after 32 patients were admitted while 27 were discharged.This includes 86 people in intensive care units, which is a drop of two compared with the previous day.

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B.C. MLA says ‘Alberta influence’ a factor in lower COVID-19 vaccination rates in the north

COVID-19 patients.Mike Bernier said proximity to neighbouring Alberta “set us back from day one” when it comes to some northern residents shunning vaccination.“It would be the Alberta influence. A good portion of people in Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe, the Fort St.

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Phil Collins and Genesis cancel SSE Hydro gig in Glasgow due to Covid fears

Phil Collins and his band Genesis have had to cancel tonight's gig in Glasgow and their next three dates in London's 02 due to Covid fears.

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What’s open and closed in London, Ont. on Thanksgiving Monday 2021

Thanksgiving long weekend is on the horizon and with it will come some closures or changes to hours of operation as businesses and services in London, Ont., mark the holiday.Here’s a list of what’s open and closed in London on Monday, Oct. 11.

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September jobs report: US adds weak 194K jobs as delta maintains hold

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USPS raises prices for holiday season; some deliveries to take longer

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