Canada’s Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra announced on Thursday that the country is closing its borders to air travellers coming to Canada on direct flights on India and Pakistan for 30 days.

This comes as COVID-19 cases in those countries are spiking and as variants of concern are spreading amid a third wave of the pandemic..

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Holder blasts golfers who used closed city course as ‘ignorant,’ ‘inconsiderate’

the outlet reported.Golf courses and other outdoor recreational facilities like tennis courts were closed in mid-April as part of the province’s stricter and extended stay-at-home order. Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine recommended for adults 30 and up in Canada, NACI says “I understand why people want to get out.

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COVID-19: Charges expected after anti-restriction rallies in Winnipeg, Winkler

Consequences continue for attendees at Winnipeg weekend rally against COVID-19 restrictions “Officials advise the choice to defy public health orders is a serious offence and violators will be held to account,” the provincial release reads.“Investigations continue for all events and charges are expected.”Meanwhile, the province says justice officials continue to investigate a large rally held at The Forks in Winnipeg April 25 that drew hundreds of protesters — most of whom were seen without masks and defying physical-distancing regulations — in opposition to the province’s restrictions.So far 20 people have received $1,296 tickets in connection with last month’s rally at The Forks, according to officials.

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Mental health report: Vast majority of Ontarians experiencing negative emotions amid pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic. The report was released in time for Mental Health Week, which launched Monday.The report, which surveyed roughly 3,000 people across Ontario in January, says 84 per cent of adults said they were feeling worried, anxious, bored, stressed, lonely, isolated or sad.Data also suggests 76 per cent of Ontarians reported coping at least fairly well with the stress of the pandemic.

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Mental Health Week: Most Ontarians experiencing negative emotions amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Canadian Mental Health Association has compiled sobering data that suggests the vast majority of Ontarians are continuing to deal with negative emotions onset by the pandemic. Brittany Rosen reports.

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2 charged following anti-mask, anti-lockdown protest in Collingwood, Ont.

8 from GTA charged following gathering at Muskoka cottage Officers spoke with several people at the scene, most of whom they say were cooperative.Two people were charged with failing to comply with an emergency order.Fines are $750 for failing to comply with an order and/or $1,000 for preventing others from following an order.

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Restrictions easing in US and Europe amid disaster in India

Air travel in the U.S. hit its highest mark since COVID-19 took hold more than 13 months ago, while European Union officials are proposing to ease restrictions on visitors to the continent as the vaccine rollout sends new cases and deaths tumbling in more affluent countries.

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Nova Scotia reports 146 new COVID-19 cases, active total closing in on 1,000

According to the province’s COVID-19 dashboard, 40 people are in hospital, six of whom are in ICU.More specific details will be shared in the COVID-19 briefing scheduled to take place at 3 p.m. AT.The event will be livestreamed here.Starting Monday, people aged 50 and older can book appointments for Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines at clinics across the province.The province said all community clinics and many participating pharmacies have available appointments for this age group.Nova Scotia’s first COVID-19 vaccination drive-thru clinic will also open on May 10, at the Dartmouth General Hospital.

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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

Canada closes its borders to direct flights from India, Pakistan for 30 days amid surge in COVID-19 cases

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