[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Labels of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines call for a three or four-week gap between doses.Research has shown one dose is 70 to 80 per cent effective for up to two months, but it’s unclear how long protection lasts beyond that.Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Thursday his province is moving to the four-month interval because the federal government has done a “disappointing job at best” in quickly getting vaccines to provinces.Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister added: “Let’s face it: this strategy has become necessary as a consequence of an absence of vaccines.”A Health Canada official said Thursday that a decision on Johnson and Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine.

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Dunedin eye surgeon fined for breaching public health order

The Ministry of Health has issued an infringement notice to a Dunedin eye surgeon for seeing patients while unvaccinated.

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Bomb threat made against Windsor mayor’s home over COVID measures, police allege

Windsor, Ont., is calling for residents to treat one another as human beings after police charged a woman for allegedly threatening to bomb his home over COVID-19 mandates.Windsor police said they arrested the 31-year-old woman Thursday for a social media post on a thread about COVID-19 and pandemic mandates. They allege she made the comments Monday, a day after a protest was cleared at the Ambassador Bridge.“Regardless of your opinion on vaccinations or Justin Trudeau or myself or Doug Ford, we all just have to step back and take a breath and realize that we’re dealing with human beings and that we all have more in common than differences,” Mayor Drew Dilkens said in a phone interview.

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COVID-19: SHA leader, ER doctor leaving Saskatchewan

COVID-19, worked seemingly nonstop for two years to help plan and implement the province’s response to the pandemic in rural areas, and seen his efforts and those of his colleagues attacked by people who no longer trust science or the intentions of those who tirelessly strive to help others.And he’s had enough. He’s leaving Saskatchewan.Wasko is an emergency room doctor and family physician in Swift Current.

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Ontario releases school budget aimed at assisting students struggling due to pandemic

Ontario’s education minister says the province is providing the education system with more than $26 billion. As Morganne Campbell reports, the province is also reinstating EQAO testing for Grade 3 and 6 students.

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Number of Alberta hospital patients with COVID-19 drops slightly as province reports 18 more deaths

COVID-19 declined slightly on Thursday, along with the number of people with the disease in intensive care units.On its website, Alberta Health reported Thursday afternoon that there were 1,491 people in hospital that have COVID-19, down from 1,500 a day earlier.The total number of patients with COVID-19 in ICUs was at 116 on Thursday, down from 121 on Wednesday.Alberta Health also reported Thursday that the total number of COVID-19 deaths in Alberta has now reached 3,822 — 18 more than the total being reported a day earlier.The province reported 813 more COVID-19 cases had been identified via PCR tests over the past 24 hours.Despite the new cases, Alberta’s total number of active COVID-19 cases continued to decline Thursday, down to 16,551 cases from 17,674 on Wednesday.Public health officials have noted that because of limitations on eligibility for PCR testing in Alberta, the true number of both new and active cases is likely far higher than what is being reported.According to the provincial government’s website, the province’s positivity rate is 23.39 per cent.

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Teen girl injured in quadruple shooting near Germantown Rite Aid, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Police say four people, including a teenage girl, were wounded in a broad daylight shooting near a Germantown Rite Aid.Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 100 block of Chelten Avenue around 4:30 p.m. for reports of a shooting. Police said a 16-year-old girl and a 65-year-old woman were both shot in the chest.

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Community members urged to 'wake up' and help promote safety for students in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Senseless violence in the City of Philadelphia has many on edge. This is especially the case after a 12-year-old girl was shot in a drive-by shooting in North Philadelphia on Tuesday while walking home from school with her younger brother. So far, police have not made any arrests and no suspects have been announced. The school district said it is in constant contact with police and will continue to work towards its Safe Path Program, but with more than 200 schools in the district, they need support and help from the community. FOX 29 spoke to Jose Ortiz, a parent who now walks his son home from the Feltonville School of Arts and Science. RELATED: 'Stay on the line': Philadelphia Police Commissioner responds to concern of long 911 wait timesOrtiz's son was absent on the day of the shooting, but that would have been the typical route he took on his commute home. "It's crazy because he missed that day that it happened and he walks actually through that same light it happened at," Ortiz said. "Yesterday, he was kind of scared to walk home by himself, so I came and picked him up." The safety of local children walking to and from school has become a growing concern. Chief Keven Bethel, a Special Advisor on School Safety for the School District of Philadelphia, appeared on Good Day Philadelphia.

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US cities with the worst traffic congestion, according to GPS data

FILE - Traffic moves along Interstate 80 on Feb. 16, 2022 in Berkeley, California.

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Ottawa police make arrests amid ‘major’ push to oust convoy blockade

Freedom Convoy” blockades in the downtown core, hours after warning participants that their window to leave the city of their own accord was rapidly closing.Video footage recorded by Global News of the arrests appeared to show more than one individual being taken into police custody, but the identities of the individuals are not yet clear.The declaration of a state of emergency by the federal government on Monday means the area where the individuals were arrested, on Wellington Street across from Parliament Hill, is a prohibited place of assembly. Live updates on the continued convoy blockade in Ottawa Only Ottawans with a “lawful” reason for being in the downtown core are permitted to do so, after police established a security perimeter on Day 21 of the continued blockade amid signals that they are preparing to end the demonstration that has paralyzed Ottawa.“Overnight and throughout the day, residents are seeing a major increase in the number of police officers on our streets.

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Large study reveals clearer links between COVID-19, mental health risks

In a large US study that tracked people for as long as a year, COVID-19 patients had a 60% higher risk of mental disorders such as anxiety, depression, or substance abuse compared with those who weren't sickened by the virus.

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Quebec gym owner plans to keep vaccine passport program in place past end date

COVID-19 vaccine passport, it will still be needed at some businesses and places in the health-care network past March 14.Some tell Global News that march deadline is too soon and plan to continue to require clients and visitors to show proof of vaccination.“I’m still going to ask for it,” said Athletica Lac Brome owner Alan Gauthier. “COVID just doesn’t go away March 14.”Gauthier says he’s making the decision to protect his clientele since some are immunocompromised.

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Yeadon Borough Council reconvenes Thursday to discuss future of embattle police chief

YEADON, Pa. - The Yeadon Borough Council will reconvene on Thursday to discuss the future of embattled police chief Anthony ‘Chachi’ Paparo a week after he was granted a due process hearing to defend accusations of overspending. Paparo, who has led the Yeadon Borough Police Department for five years, claims that the newly-elected council members want to oust him because he is white. He recently turned down a three-month severance package in a meeting with Yeadon Mayor Rohan K.

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Man dies after being shot nearly a dozen times in Southwest Philadelphia, police say

Police say a 34-year-old man was shot at least 11 times Thursday afternoon in West Philadelphia. The unidentified man was brought to Penn Presbyterian Hospital where he died.

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Mask requirements continue to fall as Omicron surge recedes

The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced yesterday that students will no longer be required to wear masks on campus beginning Mar 12, when the university begins spring break.

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Vaccine policies ‘no longer necessary,’ Ontario top doc wants to remove them March 1

Ontario’s top doctor wants to end workplace COVID-19 vaccination policies by early next month.Dr. Kieran Moore says he’s reviewing letters of instruction sent last year to various sectors including hospitals and post-secondary institutions, which required that they develop immunization policies.Most sectors were instructed to require people get regularly tested for the virus if they are not vaccinated, but many took their policies further and required all workers get the shots.

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COVID-19: Guelph facilities moving to next phase of reopening

Here are Ontario’s loosened restrictions, capacity limits as of Feb. 17 The city also plans to end proof of vaccination requirements at its facilities on March 1, but third-party groups using the spaces for their own events can still require the vaccine passports at their discretion.Masks must still be worn and physical distancing is still encouraged, the city said.“With the acceleration of the province’s reopening plans, we’re beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel,” said Mayor Cam Guthrie.“However, we aren’t completely out of the woods yet.

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Public Health Scotland figures on Covid reveal 24-hour surge in South Ayrshire

South Ayrshire has seen a spike in Covid cases during the last 24 hours, new figures have revealed.A total of 38 new positive tests were returned – more than the whole of the last week combined.It is a setback in the quest to suppress the virus after weeks of steady progress made in the region.No one cause has yet been identified behind the surge, revealed in the latest Public Health Scotland data today.It shows that the 38 positive cases were recorded as of Tuesday, March 9.But in the preceeding week, between Monday, March 1 and Sunday, March 7, there were just 34 positive tests registered in the region.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on

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Saskatchewan’s Moe says revenue, length of pandemic behind doubt on 2024 deficit goal

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says revenue uncertainty is why his government doubts it will eliminate the province’s $2-billion deficit by a campaign pledge of 2024.He confirms a balanced budget will not be included in the four-year fiscal outlook when his Saskatchewan Party government unveils next year’s budget in April.

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Manitoba premier regrets coronavirus impact on seniors, inability to ‘save everybody’

Brian Pallister says he has regrets over how the pandemic has impacted the province’s seniors.In a one-on-one interview with CJOB 680 Tuesday, Manitoba’s premier said the tragic outbreak at Maples Personal Care Home — which claimed dozens of lives and lasted nearly three months — and similar situations at other care homes has left him with sleepless nights.

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Saskatchewan confident easing COVID-19 restrictions in Regina, despite variant spike

COVID-19 variant cases announced Tuesday coming in the Regina zone.Although Regina has the highest number of variant cases in the province, the overall number of COVID-19 cases is declining.“Regina’s numbers have continued to decrease over the course of the last couple of months,” Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said.“Maybe not quite at the same rate as we’ve seen in other areas of the province itself, for instance, but overall, they are down from where they were a month and two months ago.” Saskatchewan easing restrictions on household gatherings Starting Tuesday, individual households can create a bubble to a maximum of 10 individuals in a home at any one time.Officials said the household bubble must remain consistent and must be

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Saskatchewan Premier Moe reflects on one-year with COVID-19, asks residents to ‘take the shot’

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on Tuesday during a COVID-19 briefing update reflected on roughly one-year with the coronavirus and he asked residents “when it’s your turn, take the shot, get vaccinated.”

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Saskatchewan Premier Moe announces relaxed COVID-19 restrictions with expanded household gatherings

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on Tuesday during a COVID-19 briefing said that with the province’s vaccination program “picking up steam and our case numbers and our hospitalization numbers continuing to stabilize” some restrictions are going to the cautiously relaxed including allowing three households or 10 people to gather effective immediately.

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Saskatchewan easing restrictions on household gatherings

COVID-19.The ban on household gatherings is being lifted immediately.Starting Tuesday, individual households can create a bubble to a maximum of 10 individuals in a home at any one time. SHA warns of risks in loosening coronavirus rules Officials said the household bubble must remain consistent and must be contained to the same individuals.Saskatchewan banned household gatherings on Dec.

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Premier Jason Kenney under pressure from both the left and the right

Premier Jason Kenney is feeling the heat from all sides when it comes to how he’s handled the COVID-19 pandemic. Several members of his own caucus have spoken out against his performance and NDP leader Rachel Notley says that is setting a dangerous precedent.

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SHA warns of risks in loosening coronavirus rules

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]About the same time, Premier Scott Moe said loosening some of the province’s public health restrictions was being considered, since daily case numbers and hospitalizations were stabilizing.In particular, Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer said they were looking at relaxing a rule that prohibits people from having visitors in their homes.Dr. Saqib Shahab said a decision could come this week.

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COVID-19 outbreak connected to wedding in Waterloo Region, Public Health says

Coronavirus tracker: how many new cases of COVID-19 in Canada today? It would not provide any further details, but a spokesperson did confirm that this is the same place of worship which saw 18 people test positive for the coronavirus in connection with an event it held last October.There are currently two active COVID-19 outbreaks at places of worship in the area.Six people have tested positive for the coronavirus in connection with another place of worship, although Public Health has declined to say what type of event the outbreak was connected to.One outbreak was declared over in the manufacturing sector on Sunday, leaving the area with 24 active outbreaksWaterloo Public Health also reported two more COVID-19 related deaths on Monday,

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These 61 Ayrshire towns and villages have 'suppressed' COVID-19 cases

Ayrshire towns and villages are suppressing coronavirus cases.

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Brits warned to 'prepare for a hard winter' amid Covid variant and flu concerns

Britain will have to “prepare for a hard winter”, a medical chief warned today amid fears flu and new strains of coronavirus could surge at the same time.

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Nova Scotia reports 6 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday

coronavirus on Saturday.One of the new cases is in the eastern zone and is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. One other case is in the northern zone and is a close contact of a previously reported case.Four cases are in the central zone, one of which is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada.

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Alberta doctors reflect on COVID-19 one year later and what’s next

took the podium to announce the province’s first presumptive case of COVID-19.The pandemic has since impacted every single Albertan. A year later, it still isn’t over.“I think we all naively thought, ‘Oh, three months or six months or nine months,'” COVID-19 ward physician Dr.

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NDP renews call for Alberta government to release 3rd-party review on its handling of COVID-19

COVID-19, the official Opposition reiterated a plea for the provincial government to release the results of a third-party review aimed at assessing how it responded to the pandemic.While an exact timeline for its release was never announced, the UCP government had previously said it hoped the report would be completed in late 2020.

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Alberta’s Critical Work Benefit portal exposed employee information: province

Ottawa, Alberta to distribute 1-time $1,200 payment to COVID-19 front-line workers The portal was temporarily shut down and the issue was resolved, he added.“We are working with employers to contact affected employees directly and, as a precaution, the Government of Alberta will be providing credit monitoring to affected employees to ensure the protection of their identities, personal information and credit.”Premier Jason Kenney announced the one-time payment of $1,200 on Feb.

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COVID-19: Could Albertans choose which vaccine they get?

COVID-19 vaccines are approved in Canada, some Albertans are asking whether they may be able to pick which vaccine they receive – a possibility that medical ethicists are raising concerns over.Health Canada has approved the Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines for use in Canada.

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Premiers reiterate demand for $28 billion increase in health transfers from Ottawa

Canada’s premiers are stepping up the pressure on Ottawa to immediately boost health care funding by at least $28 billion a year. Tom Vernon has more on what Premier Jason Kenney said.

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Alberta, Saskatchewan premiers support 4-month gap in administering 2nd COVID-19 vaccine dose

Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) is recommending provinces and territories extend the time between the first and second COVID-19 vaccine doses to four months amid vaccine shortages.

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UCP MLAs post letter critical of government COVID policy

Four UCP MLAs posted a letter saying they are frustrated by continued COVID-19 restrictions and they allege government is ignoring Albertans. Fletcher Kent has more on the posts and what they mean for Premier Jason Kenney.

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Saskatchewan premier hints at easing some COVID-19 restrictions early

Scott Moe hinted at easing some of the current public health measures that are in place to stem the spread of COVID-19.The current measures, including a restriction on household gatherings, are set to expire on March 19. Saskatchewan extends COVID-19 public health measures until March 19 Moe said he has had discussions with Dr.

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Coronavirus: Saskatchewan premier says 53% of long-term care residents “fully vaccinated”

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Tuesday that the province has completed its first round of vaccinations in long-term care homes, administering the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to 91 per cent of residents.

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Questions surround B.C.’s decision to extend the gap between COVID-19 vaccine doses

COVID-19 vaccine doses from 21 days to four months could be promising.However, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization is still reviewing the data around the delay. B.C.

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N.B. reporting 28th COVID-19-related death, case confirmed in Miramichi high school

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Details on latest Manitoba coronavirus public health orders expected Tuesday

COVID-19 public health orders Tuesday.Brian Pallister and Dr. Brent Roussin have scheduled a press conference for 11 a.m.

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Calgary political scientist Lori Williams responds to Alberta loosening COVID-19 restrictions

Lori Williams, a political scientist and Mount Royal University professor, joins Global’s Joel Senick to discuss the approach Premier Jason Kenney is taking in easing more COVID-19 restrictions.

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‘We have to proceed cautiously while moving forward’: Kenney on Step 2 of Alberta’s pandemic reopening plan

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the province must take a balanced approached to reopening during the pandemic as some COVID-19 data shows growth or plateauing of certain numbers.

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Some easing of COVID-19 restrictions could come before Step 3: Alberta health minister

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro and Premier Jason Kenney say that some pandemic-related restrictions could be eased before Step 3 of the province’s reopening plan.

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Donna Harpauer hints Saskatchewan won’t eliminate deficit by 2024

COVID-19 pandemic is going slower than hoped. Saskatchewan government to table 2021-22 budget on April 6 During last fall’s provincial election, Premier Scott Moe campaigned on a promise to eliminate Saskatchewan’s $2-billion deficit by 2024.He also promised it wouldn’t happen through increasing taxes or slashing services.Harpauer says the Saskatchewan Party government believes in having a plan for eliminating the deficit, but it won’t make irresponsible cuts to meet its goal.She says with a slower economic recovery, it’s going to be “very, very difficult” to get back to balance by 2024.

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Peterborough student residence outbreak could lead to community lockdown: Medical Officer of Health

COVID-19 outbreak at a student residence near Fleming College in Peterborough has confirmed cases of a “variant of concern.”Declared on Saturday, by Monday afternoon there were already 27 confirmed cases associated with the outbreak at Severn Court Student Residence.Peterborough Public Health medical officer of health, Dr. Rosana Salvaterra, told Global News Morning on Monday that the outbreak could lead to hundreds of cases if it is not contained.“That’s my worry.

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The 40 Ayrshire towns and villages that have 'suppressed' COVID-19 cases

Ayrshire towns and villages where coronavirus cases have been suppressed.

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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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