changed course to recommend that even vaccinated people return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the delta variant is fueling infection surges.

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that has taken a dramatic turn recently, as the delta variant has spread. Gallup Senior Editor Jeff Jones joins the podcast to break down the latest findings.

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Moderna says delta variant will lead to more breakthrough cases among vaccinated

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Moderna said Thursday it believes the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus will lead to an increase in breakthrough infections among vaccinated people as they begin moving indoors during the upcoming colder months.The company said its two-dose COVID-19 vaccine remained 93% effective at preventing symptomatic disease up to six months after the second shot, citing data recently analyzed from its large clinical trial.

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July 29 tornado outbreak had more tornadoes than any other outbreak on record in Southeastern PA, NJ

BENSALEM TWP., Pa. - The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly has finished surveying the damage from the July 29 tornado outbreak, confirming that nine tornadoes touched down across the Delaware and Lehigh valleys.Five tornadoes tore a path of destruction through southeastern Pennsylvania, while the other four twisters ripped through parts of central and southern New Jersey.The strongest tornado tracked from Somerton to Trevose to Bensalem in Pennsylvania and was rated EF-3 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, with peak winds estimated at 140 mph. This was the first F/EF-3 tornado in Pennsylvania since July 17, 2004, in Lebanon County.

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Delta variant accounts for 93% of US COVID-19 cases, CDC estimates

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.CDC data shows the primary delta variant, known as the lineage B1.617.2, makes up 83.4% of COVID-19 cases. But when combined with its sublineages, that number grows to 93.4%.The AY.3 sublineage equals 9.1% of cases, the AY.2 makes up 0.8% and the AY.1 accounts for the remaining 0.1%.A sign that reads "Free COVID-19 Testing" at the state-run free COVID-19 testing site set up on Front Street in Reading, PA outside FirstEnergy Stadium Tuesday morning Oct.

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Amazon delays return-to-office plan until January on Covid surge

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COVID-19 Delta variant and kids: Protecting children who aren’t old enough to get vaccinated

WASHINGTON - COVID-19 cases have increased in the United States over the last several weeks as the Delta variant -- the most contagious coronavirus mutant so far in the pandemic -- rapidly spreads across the country.COVID-19 DELTA VARIANT SYMPTOMS: WHAT WE KNOW AND WHAT TO LOOK FORThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges everyone who can -- to get vaccinated. But what about children who aren’t yet eligible?The United States is reporting more than one new case every second, Biden has extended the eviction ban as a result, Alexandria has introduced a mask mandate in schools and more regarding the Delta variant with Dr.

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Moderna Covid vaccine tallies more than $4B in Q2 sales

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Ontario reports more than 200 new COVID-19 cases, 14 deaths with 12 due to data cleanup

COVID-19 cases on Thursday, as the daily case count jumps back above 200. The provincial case total now stands at 551,338.Although the last three days saw daily cases below 200, Thursday’s data shows more tests were processed and the test positivity remains the same.According to Thursday’s report, 44 cases were recorded in Toronto, 31 in Peel Region, 18 each in Hamilton and York Region, 17 in Windsor-Essex, 14 in Waterloo, 11 in Halton Region and 10 in Middlesex-London.All other local public health units reported fewer than 10 new cases in the provincial report.The death toll in the province has risen to 9,374 as 14 more deaths were recorded.

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Tokyo Olympics: Canada takes home two more medals as Lauriane Genest, Laurence Vincent-Lapointe take bronze and silver

Canada has taken home two more medals after Lauriane Genest won bronze in keirin cycling, the country’s first-ever medal in the event, and Laurence Vincent-Lapointe won the silver medal in the first-ever Olympic women’s 200-metre single canoe sprint event.

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US Covid cases hit six-month high, Delta variant swarms nearly half of China

coronavirus continues to ravage areas where people did not get vaccinated, the United States hit a six-month high for new cases with over 100,000 infections reported on Wednesday.

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Delta plus variant: What it is and how it differs from other coronavirus strains

LOS ANGELES - South Korea’s Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) announced on Tuesday that it had detected its first two cases of a new "delta plus" coronavirus variant, Reuters reported. So far, reports of the new variant are limited, but there have been some cases identified in multiple countries including the U.K., Portugal and India."The first case (in South Korea) was identified in a man in 40s who has no recent travel records," the KDCA told Reuters. The delta plus variant differs from the primary delta variant that scientists believe is the most contagious coronavirus mutation so far in the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic. New evidence from the U.S.

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Time to give Manitoba’s vaccinated personal care home residents more freedom: daughter

COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and a months-long indoor mask mandate, care home residents are still left living under tight restrictions despite being fully vaccinated.Patty Letourneau’s mom, Helen Schroeder, struggles with dementia and has been living in a Niverville care home since 2019.Despite driving in every week from Kenora, Ont., to be able to have a short visit with Schroeder, they are still not allowed to leave the care home grounds. Families can meet loved ones in Manitoba care homes if all parties are fully vaccinated “Everyone else got the freedoms that came with being vaccinated.

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Vaccine bookings open ahead of schedule for New Zealanders aged 55-plus

From Friday, New Zealanders aged 55-59 will be able to book their COVID-19 vaccine, five days earlier than planned.

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Louisiana reports influx of pediatric COVID-19 cases amid delta variant-fueled surge

NEW ORLEANS - Louisiana’s largest hospital system is seeing more pediatric COVID-19 patients as the highly contagious delta variant of the virus spreads. Ochsner Health said Wednesday the system had no pediatric COVID-19 patients several weeks ago, but the number has been ranging from five to 15 the past two weeks. However, Dr. William Lennarz who is head of pediatrics at Ochsner Hospital for Children says that doesn’t mean the delta variant is disproportionately affecting children.

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B.C. deals with another shocking surge in COVID-19 cases

B.C. records is biggest jump in COVID-19 cases since may with 342 new infections. As Keith Baldrey tells us, it’s something Dr. Bonny Henry warned we could see after restrictions were lifted.

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Wastewater analysis shows massive COVID-19 surge in Saskatchewan

COVID-19 in Saskatoon’s wastewater has risen by 253 per cent since last week, according to new numbers from University of Saskatchewan researchers.Toxicologist John Giesy told Global News he doesn’t believe the massive increase will result in a similar rise in diagnosed new cases or hospitalizations like it has it the past, but he did say the cause of the surge could portent a coming fourth wave.“Our best estimate is that it’s about 60 per cent delta variant right now,” he said. Delta variant doubling B.C.

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Wastewater analysis shows massive COVID-19 surge in Saskatoon

New data from University of Saskatchewan researchers shows the COVID-19 in Saskatoon’s wastewater increased by 253 per cent from last week. One of the scientists says the delta variant caused most of the increase.

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Arkansas governor says he regrets signing mask ban amid COVID-19 surge

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson pressed forward Tuesday with efforts to allow schools to mandate face masks as the state’s coronavirus cases continued to spiral, but faced heavy opposition from fellow Republicans over the move.Hutchinson called the majority-GOP Legislature back into session to take up the change to a state law he signed in April prohibiting mask mandates by schools and other governmental bodies.

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What does the Delta variant have in store for the U.S? We asked coronavirus experts

Meredith WadmanThe United States is standing at a dire inflection point, with pandemic coronavirus cases surging and only 50% of the population fully vaccinated. Driving the latest wave is the highly contagious Delta variant, which according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) caused between 80% and 87% of all U.S.

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More US employers mandate COVID-19 vaccines

The list of major American companies who will soon begin mandating COVID-19 vaccines continues to grow, as both Tyson Foods and Microsoft announced that all employees will need to show proof of vaccination in the coming months.

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COVID-19 vaccine clinics across B.C. offer walk-in appointments on Wednesday as case counts surge

COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment on Wednesday.Twenty-thousand doses are available for “Walk-in Wednesday” as part of the province’s push to get more people vaccinated.Everyone age 12 and up is eligible to receive their first dose while a second dose is available to those vaccinated before June 16.Clinics will administer either Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.No reservation is needed. People can show up with a piece of photo ID and an immunization card if they have one.Some clinics will offer live music while a clinic in Kamloops will have a therapy dog on hand to comfort people who are anxious about getting immunized.A list of drop-in clinics is available at the Vax for BC website.

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COVID-19: What to know about symptoms, the delta variant and vaccines

he more contagious, now-dominant delta variant spreads across the United States and around the world. New cases in the U.S.

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Ontario’s education minister says more money for ventilation, HEPA filters coming by 1st day of school

COVID-19 pandemic.Stephen Lecce said the investment will add approximately 20,000 new HEPA units to the approximately 50,000 devices currently used in areas such as classrooms, gyms, libraries and other instructional spaces without mechanical ventilation.The government has committed more than $600 million to date for ventilation improvements across Ontario schools, Lecce said.For schools with mechanical ventilation systems, which is about 70 per cent of schools in Ontario, Lecce said it is expected that boards regularly maintain them by using the highest-grade filters, change filters more often and operate them two hours before and two hours after school.

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Ontario announces more funding for air ventilation improvements in schools

Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced a plan that includes another $25 million to purchase an additional 20,000 standalone HEPA units to improve air quality in schools. Morganne Campbell has the details.

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Centre asks states to impose covid restrictions ahead of festivals

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COVID-19 Status Changing in Wyoming Due to Delta Variant

https://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/infectious-disease-epidemiology-unit/disease/novel-coronavirus/covid-19-orders-and-guidance/.“At this time, indoor public mask use is recommended for anyone living in a yellow, orange, red or dark red area of Wyoming according to our department’s measures,” Harrist said.Because getting a COVID-19 vaccine remains the most important and effective way to fight back against COVID-19, WDH is reminding residents that free, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccinations remain readily available across Wyoming.

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New Delta variant COVID-19 cases in Wuhan prompt widespread testing

Wuhan, China was undergoing testing for its 12 million residents for COVID-19 on Wednesday after the city confirmed its first domestic case of the highly-transmissible Delta variant.

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Former President Barack Obama Cuts Guest List for His 475-Person Birthday Party Amid Coronavirus Delta Surge

Former President Barack Obama is celebrating his 60th birthday this weekend and he was supposed to have a massive, 475-person birthday party on Martha’s Vineyard.

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Ontario reports 139 new COVID-19 cases, 11 more deaths

COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, the third day in a row daily cases have dipped below 200. The provincial case total now stands at 551,125.According to Wednesday’s report, 26 cases were recorded in both Toronto, 19 in Waterloo Region, 18 in Peel Region, 15 in York Region, 12 in Hamilton, 11 in Durham Region and 10 in Windsor-Essex.All other local public health units reported fewer than 10 new cases in the provincial report.The death toll in the province has risen to 9,360 as 11 more deaths were recorded.

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More evidence that a plant-based diet protects heart health

health benefits.Two new observational studies looked at the benefits of plant-centered diets. Both studies followed participants for more than a decade to track health and food choice trends.The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been setting forth dietary guidelines for more than 100 years.

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Garth Brooks Reassessing Stadium Tour Because Of COVID Surge

Country star Garth Brooks said he will be reassessing whether to continue his stadium tour because of the rising number of COVID-19 cases.

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Archbishop of Dublin gives go-ahead for communions and confirmations

The Archbishop of Dublin has written to priests in his archdiocese to tell them that they can proceed with first holy communions and confirmations, despite current public health advice that these ceremonies should not go ahead.

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NSW premier warns Covid-19 situation could worsen

Australia's New South Wales reported one of the country's youngest deaths from Covid-19, as daily infections lingered near a 16-month high despite the lockdown of 5 million people in Sydney entering its sixth week.

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U.S. hospitalizations reach record highs as Delta variant spreads

Despite its vaccination efforts, the United States is now facing record-high COVID-19 hospitalizations in several states, as the highly transmissible Delta variant spreads.

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Covid shots against highly contagious delta variant needed now, say researchers

vaccines continue to give a relatively high degree of protection, the researchers from institutions across the U.K. said. Fully immunized people were three times less likely to catch delta than non-immunized peers, and less likely to suffer bouts of symptomatic Covid-19 or to pass the virus on to others if they did get infected, according to the study.

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More than 110 million Covid-19 vaccines sent to 60 countries, says US

COVAX represent a fraction of what is needed worldwide.

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Garth Brooks stadium tour: Singer to 'assess' remaining dates amid COVID-19 surge

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Country star Garth Brooks said he will be reassessing whether to continue his stadium tour because of the rising number of COVID-19 cases.In a statement issued on Tuesday, Brooks said he is still scheduled to play the next two shows scheduled in Kansas City and Lincoln, Nebraska, but will not put tickets on sale for the next planned stop, Seattle in September.Brooks was already scheduled to take a three-week break after the Aug. 14 show in Nebraska and will take that time to assess what to do about the remainder of the dates in 2021.

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Central Okanagan continues to drive COVID-19 case surge in B.C.

COVID-19 hot spot, and the popular tourism destination continues to drive cases upwards as vaccination rates lag behind the rest of the province.Over a four-day period, the B.C. Interior recorded 395 of the province’s 742 new cases of COVID-19.“When you see a COVID case count today, it reflects COVID cases or transmissions from last week,” B.C.

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Businesses face stress, decision-making with mandatory order lifted

Some businesses say the shift to “green,” the removal of the mandatory order, has added more stress to their plates — having to make up some of their own rules. A restauranteur in greater Moncton says as long as close-contact isolation is required, they’ll be walking a tight rope ensuring people stay safe — and the business can stay open.

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COVID-19: Ontario data shows unvaccinated people 60+ were 15 times more likely to be hospitalized

COVID-19, Ontario data shows that unvaccinated adults aged 60-plus were 15 times more likely to be hospitalized due to the virus than those of the same age who were fully vaccinated.Ontario chief medical officer of health Dr.

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China's Delta-driven COVID-19 clusters expand

A COVID-19 flare-up in the Chinese city of Nanjing has spread to more cities and provinces, including Wuhan, where officials ordered mass testing for nearly 12 million of the city's residents.

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Trade union's warning about employers 'forcing' staff back to work due to new COVID rules

iOS - Android Last month the Scottish Government issued new guidance to permit certain key workers to attend during their self-isolation period.However, it only applies in limited special circumstances.Stephen said said: “Members should be made aware that the employer has to meet certain criteria before even asking a worker to attend work during their self-isolation period.“Members should also be clear that it is entirely voluntary and they are not compelled to work if they have been required to self-isolate in line with public health guidance.”The workers must have received their two vaccines and tested negative.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
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

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