Boris Johnson announced his plan for England to ‘live with Covid’ earlier this week. The plan comes into force today, Thursday February 24, with the end of mandatory self-isolation.

Support payments for people including day one statutory sick pay and a £500 isolation payment will also be axed, prompting widespread criticism.

Announcing the end of restrictions on Monday, the Prime Minister said: "Because of the efforts we have made as a country over the past two years, we can now deal with it in a very different way.” He added: "Those who would wait for a total end to this war...

would be restricting the liberties of the British people for a long time to come."Here are all the restrictions coming to an end today.

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Tamil Nadu relaxes Covid curbs; allows political, cultural gatherings. Details here

Tamil Nadu government has announced to ease restrictions imposed across the state including lifting the ban on political and cultural gatherings. Meanwhile, as many as 500 people will be now allowed to attend weddings and funerals. The relaxations come into effect from Thursday.

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NJ self-service gas: Bipartisan legislators introduce bill to give drivers option to pump their own gas

TRENTON, N.J. - The old debate about whether drivers in New Jersey should be able to pump their own gas has returned. On Monday, a group of bipartisan legislators introduced a new bill that would allow drivers in the state to have the option for self-service stations. RELATED: Rising gas prices: Ways to maximize your fuel economyThis comes as gas station owners say they are struggling with staff shortages and lack of business fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic and rising gas prices. The Motorist Fueling Choice and Convenience Act, sponsored by Democratic Assemblywoman Carol A. Murphy and Republican Assemblymen Edward H.

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Maharashtra eases Covid curbs; cinemas, restaurants to function at 100% capacity in 14 districts including Mumbai

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Spain travel warning as Covid rules updated for unvaccinated UK holidaymakers

Spain has changed its travel rules for holidaymakers that are yet to be fully vaccinated against Covid.

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Several COVID variants can infect you at the same time: Scientists explain how they harm human organs

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US warns against Hong Kong travel over Covid rules

The United States has advised citizens against travelling to Hong Kong, citing strict coronavirus curbs and the risk of children being separated from parents as the Chinese city battles a wave of infections.

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Ukraine war may slow, but won’t stop, Bank of Canada interest rate hikes: experts

Bank of Canada is likely to forge ahead with its first interest rate increase in years on Wednesday, economists predict, though uncertainty tied to the war in Ukraine could put the pace of future rate hikes into question.The central bank said in January that its special guidance around the COVID-19 pandemic, which kept its key overnight rate at 0.25 per cent for much of the past two years, has ended.Senior bank officials strongly signalled rates need to rise in an effort to tamp down on inflation, which hit 5.1 per cent in Canada last month a high not seen in 30 years.

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B.C. among last provinces to drop vaccine card and mask mandate

A number of other provinces have dropped COVID-19 restrictions including the vaccine passport program and indoor mask mandate. Both are still in place here in B.C.

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Japanese Minesweeper Ships in Colombo

COLOMBO (News 1st); Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships ‘URAGA’ and ‘HIRADO’ which belong to the Minesweeper Division One arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit on 01st and 02nd March 2022 respectively.Upon their arrival, the two ships were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval tradition.The Minesweeper Division One to which both these ships belong is commanded by Captain NOGUCHI Yasushi.Meanwhile, the 141m long Minesweeper Tender ‘URAGA’ is commanded by Commander KONDO Koji and the ship is manned by a crew of 130.The Minesweeper Ocean ‘HIRADO’ is a 67m long ship where 55 crew members serve under the command of Lieutenant Commander ITO Akira, the ship’s Commanding Officer.Before their arrival at the port of Colombo, the duo of JMSDF ships conducted a successful naval exercise with the Sri Lanka Navy Ship (SLNS) Sindurala off Colombo on 28th February.Among the exercises worked off, Divisional Tactics (DIVTACS), Maneuvering Exercises and Photo Exercise (PHOTOEX) were chief.The proceedings of the visit of the ships will be conducted adhering to COVID-19 protocols owing to the pandemic concerns. Meanwhile, the ships are scheduled to depart the island on 03rd March.

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Prepare for new Covid-19 variants: Joe Biden tells Americans in first State of The Union Address

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India's factory growth accelerated in February as third Covid-19 wave eases

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India reports 7,554 new Covid infections; active cases stands at 85,680

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COVID-19 hospitalizations, cases and deaths start to plateau as provinces lift measures

COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations across Canada has led many provinces to aggressively lift public health restrictions — yet data shows those declines have begun to plateau.Ontario, Alberta and Manitoba ended several measures on Tuesday, including vaccination requirements for businesses and capacity limits. Other provinces, including Quebec, and Atlantic Canada, eased restrictions a day earlier, with Saskatchewan ending them entirely on Monday.Officials have pointed to falling hospitalizations and deaths as the reason for returning to a pre-pandemic version of normal — and those numbers have, indeed, been cut in half from their peaks in January, which were fuelled by the highly transmissible Omicron variant.

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COVID-19: Alberta enters Step 2 reopening, drops most pandemic protocols

Alberta is now dropping most of its public health measures, as the province enters Step 2 of its reopening plan during the pandemic. As Heather Yourex-West explains, the province’s goal to be open for spring is causing concerns.

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Hawaii to drop COVID-19 travel quarantine rules this month

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AAA: Traveler confidence rebounding in 2022 as COVID-19 cases drop

Passengers stand in line at the Air France ticket counter at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California, on February 28, 2022. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images) CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The American Automobile Association reported the 2022 travel season is off to a much stronger start compared to a year ago as bookings have increased. The agency said a new quarterly survey showed that traveler confidence is on the rise. Sixty-three percent of Floridians reported feeling comfortable traveling now – a significant increase from 40% in early 2021, according to the agency. RELATED: Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival cruise lines to ease mask mandatesBased on the responses, AAA cites the boost in travel confidence is due to the COVID-19 vaccine, belief that the risk of contracting the virus is the same wherever they go, people are more knowledgeable and less afraid about the virus, the implementation of enhanced safety measures and reports that COVID-19 cases and deaths are declining.Aviation photographer Ryan Patterson talks with FOX Television Stations about how we captured the striking difference between air travel in 2020 and 2021."While some of this is the excitement of getting back to traveling, there are those who have more money to spend after traveling less in recent years.

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Alberta’s first day of eased COVID-19 health measures

Alberta’s mask mandate might be the most noticeable health measure lifted Tuesday. But many business owners say it’s other changes that will help their bottom line. Adam MacVicar reports.

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Toronto Raptors greeted by large crowd after capacity limits lifted in Ontario

Toronto Raptors during the team introductions on Tuesday — a sound they hadn’t heard in two-and-a-half months.The Raptors were permitted a full crowd of 19,800 at Scotiabank Arena for the first time since Dec. 13, after the Ontario government accelerated the lifting of restrictions.“I think it’ll be great. I think (the fans) will be revved up.

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US FDA warns against use of certain unapproved Covid tests. Details here

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Australia PM Scott Morrison tests positive for covid-19

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End of Alberta’s work-from-home requirement inspires changes to traditional office spaces

With work-from-home mandates officially lifted in Alberta, companies and their staff are bracing for change. A growing number are reimagining their workspaces to entice people out of their kitchens and back into the office.

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COVID-19 vaccine cards no longer required at most places in Manitoba

As of Tuesday, Manitobans no longer have to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to enter most public places, including restaurants. Global’s Brittany Greenslade has more.

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Alberta government wants to end COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health-care workers

A recent draft directive from the health minister to AHS obtained by Global News shows the province is expected to lift its COVID-19 vaccination mandate for health-care workers.

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COVID-19: Joseph Brant easing limits for visitors, but hospital’s vaccination requirement remains

Ontario institutions nixing proof of vaccination against COVID-19 policies March 1, Burlington’s top hospital says it will hanging on to theirs for visitors beyond March 1.In a release on Tuesday, Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) said it’s reducing limits on who can be an essential care partner (ECP) and a visitor and how many can be at a patients side, but not relinquishing it’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement.“As we gradually plan for the resumption of surgical care in the coming months, we will continue to place the highest priority on the safety of our patients and healthcare workers, who have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic,” said Eric Vandewall, president and CEO, in an release on Tuesday.UPDATE: As Ontario moves into the next phase of re-opening, we are updating our Essential Care Partner policy, appreciating the important role that loved ones play in the well-being of patients. Our mandatory vaccination policy remains unchanged.

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COVID-19 Omicron response update – 1 March 2022, 1pm

Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield leads a briefing for media organisations to provide updates on the response to the Omicron outbreak.

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60% of Māori boosted; 22,152 community cases; 405 in hospital; 10 in ICU

It’s great to see more than 60% of eligible Māori across the motu have now received a booster dose.

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Tennis champ Novak Djokovic breaks ties with longtime coach Marian Vajda

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 23: Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns the ball in the second round match against Karen Khachanov of Russia during day 10 of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on February 23, 2022 in Dub Novak Djokovic and coach Marian Vajda are no longer working together, splitting up after 15 years and 20 Grand Slam titles.A statement that went up on Djokovic’s website on Tuesday said that the two men "agreed to end their partnership" after last year’s season-ending ATP Finals."Marian has been by my side during the most important and memorable moments in my career," Djokovic said in the posting. "Together we have achieved some incredible things and I am very grateful for his friendship and dedication over the last 15 years.

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Ontario judge declines to impose COVID-19 vaccines on children

COVID-19 is what’s best for them simply because it’s encouraged by the government, noting a number of factors – including the children’s own preferences – must be taken into account.In a decision issued last week, Superior Court Justice Alex Pazaratz rejected a father’s motion to have his two younger children – ages 12 and 10 – vaccinated despite their mother’s and their own objections, and cautioned against dismissing certain viewpoints without evidence. COVID-19 vaccine rate for children remains low amid Omicron wave The ruling represents a departure from earlier Canadian cases involving disputes over COVID-19 vaccinations, where courts have taken what’s called “judicial notice” – essentially accepting statements as fact – that immunization is beneficial for children, said Alyssa Bach, an associate lawyer at Shulman & Partners LLP.“We now have cases where judges have taken that judicial notice that the vaccine is in the best interest, and now one where it was decided that that wasn’t the case.

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Polls show Americans less worried about COVID-19

Two new polls offer a glimpse into how Americans are thinking about the COVID-19 pandemic as the Omicron surge continues to recede across the country, as new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) demonstrate moderate vaccine protection in young children against serious COVID illness.

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New Brunswick schools see high case counts as province prepares to lift restrictions

COVID-19 continues to spread in schools, according to the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, with roughly 11,063 cases having been reported since Sept. 7.Out of the 294 schools in the public school system, 291 have been impacted by the virus since Sept.

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COVID-19: Nova Scotia reports 2 deaths, 4 more hospitalizations

COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total number of coronavirus-related fatalities to 202.In a release, the province said a woman in her 70s and a woman in her 90s, both in the Central Zone, have died.Four more people have been hospitalized due to COVID-19 and two people have been discharged. There are now a total of 48 people in hospital — up by three since Monday — who are receiving specialized care in a designated unit, including 11 people in ICU.The age range of those in hospital is two to 92 years old, and the median age is 62.

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Quebec’s Côte-Nord region recovering despite high COVID-19 transmission rate: health officials

Côte-Nord region has the highest COVID-19 transmission rate in the province, but health officials in the area 500 kilometres north of Quebec City say the situation is improving.There are 500 cases per 100,000 people in the northern region, which has a population of about 90,000. Provincewide, there are 171 active cases per 100,000 people.Health authorities on Tuesday said there were 47 COVID-19 patients in the region’s hospitals, down six from last week.

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Dementia patients died at higher rates during pandemic

Medicare beneficiaries with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia—particularly nursing home residents and racial minorities—died at higher rates than others during the COVID-19 pandemic, finds a large study published yesterday in JAMA Neurology.

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News Scan for Mar 01, 2022

Fewer than half of US states requiring COVID-19 vaccination or routine testing of schoolteachers included childcare professionals in their mandates, leaving some young children vulnerable to infection by unvaccinated caregivers, according to a study yesterday in JAMA Pediatrics.Yale University researchers reviewed official archives of COVID-rela

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Mardi Gras 2022: ‘Fat Tuesday’ celebrations return as COVID-19 cases drop

A costumed reveler attends the 2022 Krewe of Freret parade on February 19, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 2021 Mardi Gras parades were cancelled in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images)Mardi Gras couldn’t have come at a better time during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as cases and hospitalizations drop and states ease restrictions. Revelers decked out in traditional purple, green and gold came out to party on Fat Tuesday in New Orleans’ first full-dress Mardi Gras since 2020.

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2nd COVID death reported in Waterloo Region in as many days

Waterloo Public Health reported Tuesday a COVID-related death in the region.“Today we are reporting one death in our community related to COVID-19,” said Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang, medical officer of health, on Tuesday.“The individual was a male in his 70s.

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TVDSB lifting vaccine mandates for community use of school facilities

Thames Valley District School Board say COVID-19 vaccination mandates will be lifted on Thursday when it comes to the use of facilities during non-school hours by not-for-profit community groups.It comes as the province lifted proof-of-vaccination and capacity rules Tuesday, along with most other COVID-19 public health measures, save for mask mandates.The TVDSB says permit holders may choose to continue requiring proof of vaccination after Thursday.Face masks must also continue to be worn on school premises, with requirements followed dependent on the activity.“Additionally, up to two nonparticipants for each participant, such as spectators, will be allowed inside the school facility during the hours of rental,” the board said in a statement. London Ont., concert venues and restaurants hopeful COVID-19 restrictions will stay loosened As of Tuesday, mask mandates remain in place across Ontario, but businesses like gyms, cinemas and restaurants no longer need to check patrons’ vaccination status.Remaining capacity limits have also been lifted for venues such as nightclubs, sporting arenas and concert halls.

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COVID-19: End of 2 more public health measures in Ontario supported by the numbers, experts say

COVID-19 and its capacity limits is a reasonable step based on what public health data is telling us amid the ongoing global pandemic.Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) epidemiologist Dr. Dominik Mertz told Global News that despite some provincial wastewater data showing a bit of an uptick in coronavirus, current health-care metrics continue to improve.

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COVID-19: LHSC caring for 47 inpatients, MLHU reports 42 cases, no deaths

Last Tuesday, LHSC was caring for 64 COVID-19 inpatients with nine adults in the intensive care unit.There are five or fewer COVID-19 inpatients in Children’s Hospital with five or fewer in pediatric critical care, down from seven inpatients with five or fewer in critical care a week ago. LHSC says of its 47 COVID-19 inpatients, 13 are being treated for COVID-19, while 34 are being treated with COVID-19, meaning they were admitted for a different reason and were found to have an incidental COVID-19 infection.

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Western-involved study shows positive impacts of physical activity on COVID outcomes

British Journal of Sports Medicine, looked at physical activity data involving more than 65,000 adult patients from South Africa who had COVID-19 between March 2020 and June 2021.Researchers found that patients with moderate to high levels of physical activity — 60 to 149 minutes per week, and 150-plus minutes per week, respectively — were associated with lower rates of hospitalization, ICU admission, ventilation, and death compared to those with low activity levels, defined as zero to 59 minutes per week. Ontario reacts as province lifts most COVID-19 restrictions The 65,361 patients involved in the study were all from South Africa and accounted for demographics and comorbidities, the study says.

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New Brunswick reports two more COVID-19 deaths

COVID-19: N.B. businesses ready to move on from proof of vaccination The province has reported a total of 306 COVID-19-related deaths since the start of the pandemic.Eighty-six people are hospitalized because of COVID-19 — a drop of three from Monday.

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Ontario reacts as province lifts most COVID-19 restrictions

COVID-19 public health measures.Mask mandates remain in place but businesses like gyms, cinemas and restaurants no longer need to check patrons’ vaccination status and remaining capacity limits lifted for venues such as nightclubs, sporting arenas and concert halls. There’s also no longer a limit on the size of social gatherings.In north Toronto, as residents met up with friends and co-workers to grab a bite, several said they were comfortable with the restrictions lifting.Toronto resident Dan Cronin said he thinks it’s time for fewer public health measures.

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Donors making a difference: in the lives of women and girls

This week’s stories, gathered from our regional offices, show ways that WHO is using donor contributions to safeguard the health of women around the world.

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Quebec logs 14 new COVID-19 deaths as hospitalizations remain on downswing

COVID-19 as hospital numbers dipped slightly Tuesday.The number of pandemic-related hospitalizations came to 1,439, a decrease of seven within the past 24 hours. This includes 90 intensive care unit cases, a fall of four.This comes after 86 patients were admitted to hospitals across the province while 93 were released in the last day.The province recorded 698 new cases of the novel coronavirus, though this isn’t representative of the situation since PCR screening is limited to certain groups.

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Kenney to drop vaccine mandate for healthcare workers: document

COVID-19 vaccination mandate for staff, a move that experts say may unnecessarily endanger vulnerable patients.“Effective March 15, 2022, Alberta Health Services shall rescind its current Immunization Or Testing For COVID-19 Policy,” states a recent draft directive from Copping to Alberta Health Services that was obtained by Global News.Alberta’s former chief medical officer of health, Dr. Jim Talbot, questioned the rationale behind the proposed directive.

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Toronto Zoo to continue checking for proof of COVID vaccination

Toronto Zoo says it will continue checking for proof of vaccination against COVID-19, likely until at least the end of April.In a statement posted to social media, the zoo said that while the province is easing more COVID-19 measures Tuesday, it will keep all of its policies in place.“We understand that high community vaccination rates continue to reduce the risk of serious illness in humans,” the statement said. Capacity restrictions, proof of vaccination system eliminated as Ontario reopens further “Your Toronto Zoo’s animals remain vulnerable to the risks of COVID-19 infection, and as such we will continue to employ all measures that ensure their continued protection and wellbeing.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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