COVID-19 on Monday as hospitalizations continued on an upward trend.There are now 460 people in hospital with COVID-19 across the province, 104 of whom are being treated in intensive care.

That’s a slight increase from Sunday when 451 people were in hospital.Monday’s new cases came after more than 12,500 tests were performed, putting the province’s positivity rate at about 11 per cent, according to the province’s chief medical officer of health.Three additional deaths were reported to Alberta Health in the past 24 hours, bringing the province’s death toll from the disease to 2,043.A woman in her 60s in the Calgary zone, a woman in her 70s in the North zone and a man in his 70s in the Central zone died.

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Several Delaware Valley colleges make COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for returning students

PHILADELPHIA - With abundant COVID-19 vaccine appointments now available for people 16 and older, several colleges and universities across the Delaware Valley have made the vaccine mandatory for students returning to campus in the Fall. Students at most schools can be omitted from the vaccine mandate for medical or religious reasons. Even when vaccinated, students are expected to maintain mitigation rules including mask-wearing and social distancing. Rutgers University in late-March became the first school in the country to require the COVID-19 vaccine for students returning to campus for the Fall semester.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk adding SNL hosting job to his to-do list

NEW YORK – Technology mogul Elon Musk has a lined up a new gig in addition to his jobs as CEO of electric car maker Tesla and spaceship maker SpaceX. He is going to host the iconic TV show “Saturday Night Live."

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Gary Dicker slams handling of Covid outbreaks as Kilmarnock captain claims Scottish players are treated like 'criminals'

Premier League have dealt with difficult issues far better. Kilmarnock and St Mirren were fined and handed 3-0 league losses before winning appeals while Old Firm players have been hit with lengthy bans.

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Greta Thunberg calls India’s COVID 19 crisis ‘Heartbreaking’: The global community must step up

Environmental activist Greta Thunberg uses her social media platform to draw light on numerous socio-political issues. Amid the rise in Coronavirus cases and the commencement of the pandemic’s second wave, several people are getting tested positive for the virus every single day.

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Huge Covid milestone as half of UK has had first vaccine dose after 33 million jabs

Half the UK population has had the first Covid jab and more than 12 million are now fully vaccinated.

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London Ont. Olympic champ bobsledder in hospital with COVID-19

Rick Zamperin: CFL delays 2021 kickoff due to COVID-19, but will a season still happen? Kopacz says the drug Tocilizumab administered to him Friday is helping him turn the corner.“I haven’t had a fever in over 24 hours,” he said.

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Crosby, Rust score as Penguins defeat Devils 4-2

PITTSBURGH – Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust each scored their 20th goal of the season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 4-2 on Saturday.

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New Brunswick reports 1 death, 8 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday

COVID-19. This brings the total number of COVID-related deaths in the province to 35.The province has also announced eight new cases of the virus.One case is in Zone 1 (Moncton region) and two cases in Zone 2 (Saint John region).

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2 new COVID-19 deaths, 286 new infections in Saskatchewan

COVID-19 have died in Saskatchewan, the government reported on Saturday.The two deaths were reported in the Regina zone. A total of 473 deaths related to COVID-19 have now been reported in the province.

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Montreal police called to religious gathering of 350 at Outremont synagogue

COVID-19 health measures.A police spokesperson told Global News officers were called at 8 p.m.

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Half of U.K. population has had first COVID-19 vaccine dose, official says

United Kingdom has reached another COVID-19 vaccination milestone with over half of the population having had at least one injection, health secretary Matt Hancock said on Saturday.Official data showed a total of 33.51 million people in the U.K. have received the first dose, with more than 12 million people having been given both.“It’s a brilliant milestone,” Hancock said in a clip on Twitter.

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India’s daily COVID-19 cases hit new world record as country faces oxygen shortages

India hit a new record globally for daily COVID-19 cases, with 346,786 new cases reported in a single day and the capital recording the equivalent of one death from COVID-19 every five minutes. It comes as hospitals are overwhelmed, with queues forming outside of people trying to get in for help, and families claiming their loved ones infected with COVID-19 died due to a lack of oxygen.

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The big Pentagon internet mystery now partially solved

BOSTON – A very strange thing happened on the internet the day President Joe Biden was sworn in. A shadowy company residing at a shared workspace above a Florida bank announced to the world’s computer networks that it was now managing a colossal, previously idle chunk of the internet owned by the U.S. Department of Defense.

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Knicks extend winning streak to 9, beat Raptors 120-103

NEW YORK – Julius Randle had 31 points and 10 rebounds, RJ Barrett added 25 points and 12 boards, and the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 120-103 on Saturday for their ninth straight victory.

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Philadelphia police struggle to find new recruits, union president says: Facing 'an uphill battle'

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are having trouble finding and training new recruits, according to Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge No. 5 President John McNesby.The issues facing the Philadelphia Police Department stem from several issues including a new city council bill that passed last June requiring city employees to have at least one year of Philadelphia residency under their belts before being hired."It's hurting us big-time," McNesby, 55, told Fox News. Previously, the Philadelphia Police Department was able to recruit new hires from outside the city, including military bases."We had a great response.

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Florida sees 7,341 new COVID-19 cases as US lifts pause on J&J vaccine use

ORLANDO, Fla. – The pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has been lifted by health officials after advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the benefits outweigh the risks Friday evening.

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Hundreds of Anti-vax protesters descend on Glasgow’s George Square claiming Covid isn't real

anti-vaccination protestors have gathered in Glasgow city-centre calling for an end to lockdown. Groups of people marched from the south side of the city to join the protest in Glasgow's George Square.

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Embattled producer Scott Rudin resigns from Broadway League

NEW YORK – Film and theater producer Scott Rudin is resigning from the powerful Broadway League as he faces allegations of decades of abusive and violent behavior.

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Chelsea legend Paul Canoville beats Covid twice amid 6-week intensive care fight

Football legend Paul Canoville has beaten Covid-19 twice and almost died after six weeks in intensive care.

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Gas prices creep higher in NJ, around nation

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COVID-19: Ontario’s long-term care ministry makes moves to ease mounting strain on hospitals

COVID-19 cases.The ministry says it’s trying to free up scarce beds with measures aimed at hospital patients awaiting placement in a long-term care facility.It says the province will waive fees for patients who agree to take a spot in a home that may not be their first choice until they’re placed in the facility they want.It says accepting an alternate placement won’t affect a patient’s standing on the waiting list at the home they prefer.

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1 death, 82 new COVID-19 cases in London and Middlesex on Saturday

The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported a new COVID-19 related death plus 82 new cases Saturday.The update brings the region’s pandemic case tally to 9,804, of which 8,606 have resolved, an increase of 112 from the day before.At least 196 deaths have been reported.

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Delhi sees record 357 COVID-19 deaths, over 24,000 cases

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One billion Covid jabs: a pin-prick of hope for humanity

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COVID-19: Peel Public Health orders partial closure of 2 Amazon fulfillment centres

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Fraudsters 'founded fake church to peddle 'miracle' Covid cure that was just bleach'

coronavirus, cancer, and Aids, it has been alleged.The indictment of the family, who are based in Bradenton, Florida, US, says they received more than $1 million from selling a product named "Miracle Mineral Solution".The "solution" actually contained sodium chlorite, a toxic compound typically used for industrial-scale water treatment or for bleaching textiles, prosecutors said.Mark Grenon, 62, and his three sons Jonathan Grenon, 34, Jordan Grenon, 26, and Joseph Grenon, 32 fraudulently marketed and sold their "Miracle Mineral Solution", a toxic industrial bleach, as a cure for Covid-19, cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, autism, malaria, hepatitis, Parkinson’s, herpes, HIV/AIDS, and other serious medical conditions.The defendants are accused

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‘She’s given so much:’ Orlando city commissioner teams up with community partners to give senior resident new roof

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COVID-19: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on April 24

COVID-19 pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Saturday:City officials say the Toronto sign at Nathan Phillips Square will be lit pink until Sunday morning to mark one million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the city and to acknowledge the efforts of front-line workers.Toronto passed the one-million-doses milestone on Friday.To date, 1,026,176 shots have been given in the city.More than 1 million #COVID19 vaccine doses have been administered in #Toronto. To mark this major milestone and to acknowledge the ongoing efforts of frontline workers, the Toronto sign in front of City Hall will be lit pink until 6 a.m.

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As COVID-19 cases explode in India, Canada ready to help with medical supplies: Anand

India with medical equipment as the country struggles to contain record surges in COVID-19 cases and deaths.“The answer to the question is yes, we are in touch with India and our High Commissioner in India Nadir Patel about a number of options that may be on the table for us to assist,” procurement minister Anita Anand said during a press conference Friday, when asked whether Canada would step in to help.“We will stand ready with PPE and ventilators and any items that might be useful for the government of India.” ‘It’s over’: India COVID-19 patients suffocate as cases surge during oxygen shortage In an emailed statement to Global News, Anand’s office said on April 23 they had “no further information” on what types of personal protective

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₹20 crore for an additional 12,000 beds with oxygen facility to augment the COVID situation in the coming days. He instructed the Collectors to complete the task on a war-footing.

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India becomes fastest country to administer 14 crore vaccinations as Covid-19 cases surge

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A Florida Mcdonald’s is offering $50 to anyone who interviews for a job

TAMPA, Fla. – Want $50? One Florida McDonald’s is offering $50 to anyone who goes in for an interview.

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With OK from experts, some states resume use of J&J vaccine

NEW YORK – With a green light from federal health officials, several states resumed use of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine on Saturday. Among the venues where it was being deployed: the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Lockdowns ‘greatest breach’ of civil liberties since WWII internment camps: Tory MP

“no evidence” that COVID-19 lockdowns work, stating they are the “the single greatest breach” of civil liberties “since the Internment Camps during WW2.”We are experiencing the single greatest breach of our Civil Liberties since the Internment Camps during WW2. ABSOLUTELY NO evidence that lockdowns work but dozens and dozens of papers proving they don’t.

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'Heartbreaking': Greta Thunberg on India's Covid-19 crisis, asks global community to help

#CovidIndia https://t.co/OaJVTNXa6RAlong with her tweet, Thunberg shared a news report about India's prevailing health crisis as the country reports over 3 lakh cases every day.3.46 lakh new Covid cases in India in new record highIn a new record high, India recorded the highest daily surge in the world with more than 3.46 lakh Covid-19 infections, which takes the country's caseload to 1.66 crore.The country also registered the deadliest day of the pandemic with 2,624 deaths.Delhi and Maharashtra recorded the highest-ever number of deaths in a single day. Today is the third consecutive day when over three lakh cases have been reported.The total number of active Covid-19 cases in the country has surpassed the 25 lakh-mark.

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Haryana imposes COVID curbs in 6 worst-affected districts. Details here

PTI reported. The restrictions include banning of gathering of over five people and implementation of the "work from home" arrangements.

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Bengal: State records highest single-day Covid spike with over 14,000 new cases

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COVID-19: Quebec reports 1,106 new cases, 13 more deaths as hospitalizations drop

COVID-19 cases on Saturday and 13 more coronavirus virus-related deaths.Health officials say hospitalizations decreased by 22 to 662, and 181 people are in intensive care — an increase of nine from Friday.Authorities say of the 13 deaths, three occurred in the last 24 hours. Quebec’s death toll now stands at 10,869.More than 82,080 doses of the vaccine were administered on Friday, and 1,548 doses were added to the toll from before April 23, for a total of 2,763,535 since the beginning of the vaccination rollout in the province.Quebec has reported more than 343,790 infections since the pandemic hit the province.

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Maharashtra reports over 67,000 new Covid cases, Mumbai records lowest spike in 3 weeks

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Indian Covid variant found in Switzerland, says health authority

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Tamil Nadu reports record 14,842 new Covid-19 cases and 80 deaths

Tamil Nadu on Saturday continued to witness a sharp rise on the new Covid-19 infections by adding 14,842 new cases to the caseload while 80 fatalities were reported in a day, the Health Department said.The state saw 1,00,668 active infections while 9,142 people were discharged in the last 24 hours.Meanwhile, India has administered more than 31 lakh Covid-19 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, said the union health ministry on Friday.According to the health ministry data, 13,54,78,420 vaccine doses have been administered through 19,38,184 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today.Also, eight states account for 59.08 per cent of the cumulative doses given so far in the country.As on Day-97 of the vaccination drive (April 22,

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Goa CM rules out lockdown, says health infra can tackle COVID surge

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The world isolates. A New Zealand band plays to 50,000 fans

AUCKLAND – Singer Matiu Walters grinned as he gazed out over 50,000 damp but delirious fans and said those magic words: “So, what’s up Eden Park?”

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Nova Scotia reports 52 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday

COVID-19 Saturday — just three cases shy of the province’s single-day record set in April of last year.The province now has 201 active cases.Nova Scotia shuts down border to 7 provinces as COVID-19 cases increaseOf the new cases, 44 are in the Central Zone, four are in the Eastern Zone and four are in the Northern Zone.More information will follow, said the province in a tweet Saturday.

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Karnataka reports nearly 30,000 new COVID cases in new high, 208 deaths

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