Questions about whether Alberta could have implemented less strict COVID-19 restrictions like Sweden are difficult to answer, according to an infectious disease expert, because of differences in demographics when you compare the two. “Each region has its own risk-factors as well as its own needs,” Dr.

Craig Jenne, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Calgary, said Monday. “As a result, one reopening or one restriction plan will not work for all areas of the world.” The approach Sweden took has made headlines worldwide for its softer methods.

That country banned gatherings of more than 50 people, closed high schools, colleges and universities, and urged isolation for citizens over the age of 70 or for those with underlying

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COVID-19: MLHU reports 2 deaths, LHSC caring for 22 COVID-19 patients in ICU

Middlesex-London Health Unit reported two deaths and 70 COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, compared with five deaths and 90 cases a week ago.The deaths reported Tuesday involved a woman in her 70s associated with a long-term care home and a man in his 80s with no association with long-term care or retirement homes.LHSC is caring for 119 inpatients with COVID-19, 22 of whom are in adult critical care.As noted, LHSC is caring for 119 COVID-19 inpatients, with 22 inpatients in adult critical care. Last Tuesday, there were 149 COVID-19 inpatients with 28 in adult ICUs.

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Police searching for drivers connected to two fatal hit-and-runs in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department are searching for two drivers involved in separate hit-and-runs on Jan. 21, 2022. At approximately 8:55 p.m.

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Liberal MP tells Trudeau to ‘stop dividing Canadians’ with COVID-19 approach

the COVID-19 pandemic and calling on the federal government to “stop dividing Canadians” and to provide a clear plan for when it will lift vaccine mandates.During a Tuesday morning press conference, Lightbound called for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal government to “stop dividing Canadians.”“I can’t help but notice with regret that both the tone and the policies of my government changed drastically on the eve and during the last election campaign.” Trucker convoy protest ‘has to stop,’ Justin Trudeau says Most recently, Trudeau has been outspoken in condemning the behaviour of a so-called “Freedom Convoy” of protestors that has taken over much of downtown Ottawa.Speaking in a press conference Monday, Trudeau said Canadians have watched the protestors “in disgust and disbelief,” wondering “how this could have happened in our nation’s capital after everything we’ve been through together.”However, his comments have prompted some — including interim Conservative leader Candice Bergen — to accuse him of sowing “division” by “overtly politicizing vaccines and the pandemic” and “calling these Canadians names.”Now, Lightbound is slamming the government for causing what he characterized as worsening divisions among Canadians — and he’s calling on the Liberals to make a number of changes.He said they should provide a “clear and measurable benchmark” for when public health measures will be lifted.

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Richland Fred Meyer shooting: Suspect accused of killing 1 arrested after manhunt

RICHLAND, Wash. - A man suspected of opening fire at a Fred Meyer grocery store in Washington state, killing one person and injuring another, was arrested late Monday, authorities said.Aaron Christopher Kelly, 39, was taken into custody "without incident" on Interstate 90 between Sprague and the City of Spokane, which is located more than 100 miles away from the shooting, police said in a statement posted early Tuesday.Kelly faces charges of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder in connection to the Monday shooting. "We thank the numerous law enforcement partners that quickly collaborated to apprehend this subject," the police department wrote. Aaron Christopher Kelly, 39, is pictured in a provided image. (Credit: Richland Police Department) Dispatchers first received a call reporting yelling and possible gunshots in the store at 11:03 a.m.

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COVID-19: Quebec announces staggered reopening plan through to mid-March

COVID-19: Quebec reports 56 more deaths, another drop in hospitalizations Also beginning Saturday, restaurants will be able to seat 10 guests, or people from three different households at one table.It’s a question of being “coherent,” Legault said.The government is also giving the green light for sports games to resume as of Feb. 14, and gyms and spas reopen at half capacity.Meanwhile outdoor shows and events can host a maximum of 5,000 spectators.

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A small Massachusetts General Hospital–based study in JAMA shows more lasting antibodies in infants after COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, compared with infants whose mothers had natural COVID-19 infections during pregnancy but were not vaccinated.The study looked at 77 vaccinated pregnant mothers, and 12 wh

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Police searching for drivers connected to two different hit-and-runs in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department are searching for two drivers involved in separate hit-and-runs on Jan. 21, 2022. At approximately 8:55 p.m.

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Police: 2 killed in head-on crash as car tried to pass truck in Kent County

FELTON, Del. - Delaware State Police say two people were killed in a head-on crash when one driver tried to pass a large pickup truck. Police say the crash happened on Irish Hill Road in the Felton area on Sunday night. An 18-year-old Milford man was driving west in a Toyota Corolla and when he tried to pass a large pickup truck, he pulled into the path of an eastbound Hyundai Accent. The drivers both tried to avoid a crash by going off the south side of the road, but police say they ultimately struck head-on. Police say the 36-year-old woman driving the Hyundai died at the scene and the man driving the Toyota was pronounced dead at a hospital.___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Delaware man pleads guilty in death of Massachusetts teen

SALEM, Mass. - A Delaware man charged with shooting and killing a Massachusetts teenager when he answered the door of his own home has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and been sentenced to up to 25 years in prison. Prosecutors say 22-year-old Kenneth Pitts, of Frankford, Delaware, also pleaded guilty Monday to armed assault with intent to rob and carrying a firearm without a license in connection with the June 2017 shooting of 18-year-old Bryce Finn at his Haverhill home. Prosecutors say Pitts and two other men traveled from Delaware to rob Finn of money, drugs and jewelry.

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COVID-19 may make common pregnancy complications worse, study suggests

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Disabled student couldn’t play with classmates, so teacher came up with an idea

LONDRINA, Brazil - When Gean Sampaio de Melo had the opportunity to accept 6-year-old Heitor into his class, he knew he couldn’t turn away the challenge. Recent video surfaced of the 26-year-old teacher assisting Heitor, who is disabled, in a physical education class at school in Londrina, a city in the Brazilian state of Paraná. Sampaio is seen cradling Heitor in his arms through various activities including jump roping, trampolining, tumbling and other calisthenics. It was part of a competition among students. RELATED: DC teacher’s full court basketball shot earns her viral fame -- her students a hot chocolate party!Heitor was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was seven days old and also suffers from epilepsy, according to Sampaio.Sampaio said the video was taken in September 2021 but recently became viral on the internet.

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COVID-19 plus heavy snow equals big dent in Winnipeg city budget

unaudited yearly finance report.Also affecting city coffers — the snow-clearing budget, which ran up nearly a $22.7-million bill in November and December of 2021 alone. Winnipeg city budget tax increase to pay for COVID-19, police pension overruns The city said it built $61.2 million into the 2021 budget for COVID-19 financial impacts, but identified an extra $11.8 million in impacts, bringing that number to $73 million.Finance chair Coun.

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NY couple tries to launder billions of stolen cryptocurrency, feds claim

NEW YORK - A New York couple was arrested Tuesday on charges of conspiring to launder $4.5 billion in cryptocurrency that was stolen in a 2016 hack of a virtual currency exchange, the Justice Department said.Besides the arrests, federal law enforcement officials also revealed that the Justice Department has seized roughly $3.6 billion in cryptocurrency linked to the hack of Bitfinex, a virtual currency exchange whose systems were breached nearly six years ago.The stolen cryptocurrency, valued at $71 million at the time of the theft, is now valued at $4.5 billion, officials said.Ilya Lichtenstein, 34, and his wife, Heather Morgan, 31, were arrested in Manhattan on Tuesday morning and face federal charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to defraud the United States. It was unclear if they had lawyers or people who could speak on their behalf."Today, federal law enforcement demonstrates once again that we can follow money through the blockchain, and that we will not allow cryptocurrency to be a safe haven for money laundering or a zone of lawlessness within our financial system," said Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A.

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Rams’ star wide receiver OBJ expecting first child during Super Bowl Week

LOS ANGELES - It’s set to be a week of major firsts for Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.Not only will he play in his first Super Bowl on Sunday at Inglewood’ SoFi Stadium against the Cincinnati Bengals, but he’s also expecting his first child with his girlfriend, Lauren Wood.BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: Lauren Wood and Odell Beckham Jr. attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 09, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California.

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Every Celebrity Who Was Fired or Lost Work Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

So far, several celebrities have lost work due to new rules that have been put in place on film and TV sets over the past few months mandating everyone be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Court denies injunction to unvaccinated Quebec caregivers seeking access to residents

Unvaccinated Quebec caregivers in court to gain access to long-term care homes Natalia Manole had argued in court last week that vulnerable residents are suffering without access to caregivers, and if unvaccinated health-care workers are able to work in the same facilities provided they test negative, people looking after loved ones should be afforded the same right.In his ruling, Brossard says he must abide by the presumption that the government is acting in the public interest with its COVID-19 health measures, despite serious concerns raised by the plaintiffs.Brossard says he hopes the epidemiological situation improves, allowing authorities to once again give all caregivers access to health-care establishments.He also suggests, “with goodwill,” that caregivers who are unvaccinated strictly due to personal choice should “calmly, but diligently” re-evaluate their decision and its impact on the people they’re looking after.

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Saskatchewan moves to end COVID-19 public health orders

COVID-19 are coming to an end in Saskatchewan.Premier Scott Moe said the requirement to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for businesses, workplaces and other public venues will end on Feb. 14.

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NJ man found dead after allegedly setting fire to hospital employee, officials say

HACKENSACK, N.J. - Officials in New Jersey say a man who was wanted for allegedly setting an employee on fire has been found dead.Officials says Nicholas Pagano, 31, was a nurse who worked at the Hackensack University Medical Center. Police say Pagano died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Waterford Township early Tuesday morning. On Monday at approximately 5:15 a.m., police received a 911 call from the Hackensack University Medical Center with a report of an assault. Through an investigation, police learned that Pagano allegedly attacked a 54-year-old employee and burned her as well. He also struck the victim with a wrench.

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Super Bowl LVI could be the hottest ever

LOS ANGELES - The Super Bowl is the hottest ticket in town, but this year's game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood could be the hottest ever, literally.Temperatures are rising this week, as a high-pressure dome sits over the west. Highs will continue to go up through the end of the week, pushing into the 80s. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for parts of Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties from Wednesday morning through Friday afternoon. And the heat won't just be hitting Southern California.

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Biden administration to fund programs to hand out crack pipes

(Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images) NEW YORK - The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services is reportedly seeking to give grants to programs that hand out crack pipes to drug addicts as part of a program to keep drug users safe.

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FOX Weather expands to new streaming platforms, local FOX TV stations

NEW YORK - FOX Weather, home of America’s Weather Team, is getting even easier to find. The free streaming channel is now available on a wider range of streaming platforms and TV stations, FOX announced Tuesday."Following our successful launch this past fall, we are excited to significantly expand our distribution footprint and deliver FOX Weather’s innovative coverage to millions of viewers on many of television’s most popular streaming services and devices," offered FOX Weather’s president, Sharri Berg.FOX Weather launched in October and was already available on many popular streaming services, including Tubi.

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How covid altered the financial behaviour of Indian households

₹5 trillion, or nearly 6%. It fell by a more modest ₹2 trillion (1.7%) in terms of current rather than constant prices.

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Man shot 19 times during hail of gunfire in West Oak Lane, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a young man was shot nearly a dozen times during a shootout Monday night in West Oak Lane. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small told reporters that at least 35 shots were fired on the 7700 block of Cedarbrook Avenue around 8:30 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a 24-year-old man shot 19 times in the arms, legs, back torso, and buttocks. Officers drove the victim to Temple University Hospital where he was placed in critical condition. Authorities are still unsure of how many gunmen were involved in the shootout.

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Florida drawbridge death: Police identify victim who died from fall as 79-year-old woman

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Police in South Florida have identified the victim who fell to her death from a drawbridge that began rising while she was still on it.West Palm Beach police say the victim was identified as a 79-year-old woman from Palm Beach County, but would not release her name due to Marsy's Law, WPTV reports.The accident happened just after 1 p.m. Sunday on the Royal Park Bridge, when the woman was walking her bicycle westbound from Palm Beach toward West Palm Beach.PREVIOUS: Woman falls to her death from rising Florida drawbridgePolice said she was within 10 feet of the barrier arms that halt traffic when the drawbridge began to open."The woman tried to hang on.

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Ambassador Bridge linking Windsor to Detroit sees delays amid trucker protest in Canadian city

The Ambassador Bridge which links Windsor, Ont., to Detroit, saw long delays on Monday evening as protesters demonstrated in solidarity with the ongoing anti-mandate protests, at first blocking traffic for Canada-bound travellers and truck traffic.

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COVID-19: Quebec reports 56 more deaths, another drop in hospitalizations

3 arrested in Quebec City trucker convoy protest, dozens of tickets issued Another 2,504 infections were added on Tuesday, but case counts are not reflective of the current situation because official testing is reserved for high-risk priority groups including teachers and health-care workers.The latest data available shows 69,480 tests were screened on Sunday.Meanwhile, Quebecers registered 69,480 rapid test results on the government’s website, including 53,689 positive tests.Vaccination continues with more than 18 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered since the campaign started in December of 2020, including 32,507 shots given in the last 24 hours. Quebec adds 20 new COVID-19 deaths as hospitalizations rise by double digits Quebec has reported 885,696 cases and 13,551 deaths over the course of the health crisis, while 838,185 people have recovered.Quebec Premier François Legault will be providing an update on the situation Tuesday at 1 p.m.

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How the pandemic may be negatively impacting kids

An international study finds many kids and adolescents have been negatively impacted by pandemic lockdowns, isolation and school closures. Sharmeen Somani reports.

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New Brunswick reports 6 new COVID-19 deaths, hospital occupancy above 90%

COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the death toll to 269.According to the provincial COVID-19 dashboard, the deaths involve a person in their 70s in Zone 1, a person aged 90 or older in Zone 2, two people in their 70s in Zone 3, a person in their 80s in Zone 4, and a person in their 70s in Zone 7. COVID-19: N.B.

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Alberta announces 13 new COVID-19 cases, 1 more death Saturday

Alberta Health announced 13 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in the province on Saturday, bringing the total number of active cases to 604 and the total number of confirmed cases to 6,992.

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COVID-19 Pandemic: Ask the Expert

As playgrounds are reopening across Calgary, Global News anchor Dallas Flexhaug talks to Dr. Craig Jenne, an infectious disease researcher at the University of Calgary, about best practices.

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Alberta outfitters decimated by COVID-19 restrictions, cost tourism industry billions

The COVID-19 pandemic, and associated travel restrictions and mass gathering bans, has hit tourism industries around the world hard, and Alberta is no exception.

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Lethbridge gym owner backtracks, won’t reopen June 1 against official health protocols

The owner of a Lethbridge gym who said he would resume classes at the facility on June 1 regardless of provincial health orders has announced he is now delaying the reopening.

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Kenney says targeted approach needed to prevent COVID-19 resurgence

Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta has been among the world leaders in staunching the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, but at a staggering financial cost the province cannot afford to repeat should there be a second wave.

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Alberta records 22 new COVID-19 cases, 1 additional death Tuesday

Alberta has confirmed an additional 22 cases of COVID-19 and one new death, according to numbers released Tuesday by the province.

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Banff ‘ready to welcome visitors back’ as Alberta eases COVID-19 restrictions

The mayor of Banff says the idyllic mountain town is once again welcoming tourists two months after declaring a state of local emergency amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Edmonton business struggles to get answers from province to reopen

While some businesses have reopened in Edmonton, others say they’re having trouble getting the answers they need to reopen.

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Why a less restrictive COVID-19 approach like Sweden’s wasn’t used in Alberta

There’s been some criticism over how Alberta has handled the COVID-19 lockdown, prompting Dr. Deena Hinshaw to explain why the province didn’t implemented less strict restrictions like Sweden.

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Alberta Health announces 42 new COVID-19 cases Sunday

Alberta Health announced 42 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases on Sunday, bringing the provincial total of confirmed cases to 6,860 and active cases to 801.

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Coronavirus: Alberta reports 18 new cases, 1 more death Saturday

Alberta Health announced 18 new COVID-19 cases — 16 lab-confirmed and two probable — and one more death on Saturday.

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COVID-19 Pandemic: Ask the Expert

The federal government now recommends wearing a mask, if you can’t ensure distancing, and is also aiming to help provinces with more testing and contact tracing. Linda Olsen talks to Dr.

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Hospitalization rates remain low Friday but Alberta sees 2 more COVID-19 deaths

Alberta confirmed 32 new COVID-19 cases Friday, Alberta Health said, bringing the total number of active cases in the province to 865.

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Premier Jason Kenney to provide update on Phase 1 relaunch in Calgary and Brooks, Alta.

Premier Jason Kenney and Health Minister Tyler Shandro will host a news conference on Friday morning to update citizens on Stage 1 of Alberta’s relaunch strategy for Calgary and Brooks as the province attempts to reopen amid the ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak.

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Coronavirus: Alberta looking at whether gyms could open earlier than planned

Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health said the province is considering reopening gyms sooner than originally planned.

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw to provide update on COVID-19 in Alberta Thursday afternoon

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health will provide an update on COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, deaths and the public health response Thursday at 3:30 p.m.

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COVID-19 in Brooks: How a small Alberta city faced one of Canada’s most virulent outbreaks

When the novel coronavirus pandemic hit Brooks, Alta., Meriam Funa was among the first to get sick.

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Alberta again reports no new COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, 19 new cases

As of Wednesday afternoon, Alberta Health had confirmed 19 new cases of COVID-19 but no additional deaths. The total number of deaths due to the disease remained at 128.

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Edmonton International Airport lays off 40% of workers as passenger traffic drops by 95%

Edmonton Airports announced Wednesday it was forced to reduce its workforce by up to 40 per cent, a move that is expected to impact up to 100 union and non-union positions at the international airport.

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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
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