COVID-19 vaccines endured busy signals and disconnected calls when a number of new groups became eligible for a shot on Monday morning.“I’ve tried at least 200 times in the last hour,” and “4 hours later and 200+ calls, I am finally on hold at least,” were just some comments left on a social media post from the city asking residents to be patient while operators fielded calls off the booking hotline.The city’s emergency operations director (EOC) said he was not surprised by the difficulty, saying that the city’s existing call centre is simply not up to the task of handling high volumes of calls in general.

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Family, community host free football training camp to honor slain high school player

ORLANDO, Fla. – Family and community members held a free football training camp at Barnett Park to honor the life of Dexter Rentz Jr.

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Ontario’s urban Indigenous communities, dialysis patients now have shorter COVID-19 vaccine intervals

Ontario government has adopted recommendations from an advisory group to shorten the COVID-19 vaccine intervals for those in the province’s urban Indigenous communities and those undergoing hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.The guidance was recently updated on the provincial government’s website and came into effect immediately. Officials told Global News more information will be released soon.Those undergoing the blood-filtering procedures of hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis will be able to get vaccinated at their clinics or request a letter from their nephrologist or unit.

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Yanks rally past Nats 4-3 in 10th, Scherzer strikes out 14

NEW YORK – Gleyber Torres’ tying single in the ninth inning and a winning infield single in the 11th helped the New York Yankees overcame Max Scherzer’s commanding 14-strikeout performance to beat the Washington Nationals 4-3 Saturday.

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Oxygen crisis concerns for developing nations during COVID-19

There are fears that a COVID-19 oxygen crisis currently devastating India could impact other developing nations as the pandemic plays out. Redmond Shannon explains how a new coalition is working overtime to keep similar shortages from reaching those countries.

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Mets' acting GM Scott agitated by rat-raccoon drama

NEW YORK – Mets acting general manager Zack Scott wasn't thrilled by Francisco Lindor's fuzzy explanation for a dugout dispute Friday night.

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COVID-19 outbreak at Surrey poultry plant infects 29

COVID-19.Fraser Health said it issued a 10-day closure order for Sunrise Poultry Processors at 13542 73A Ave. on Friday.

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Man seen on camera beating elderly man in south Houston with crowbar, robbing him at gunpoint

HOUSTON - Authorities need your help finding a man seen on camera beating an elderly man with a crowbar and holding him at gunpoint in south Houston before robbing him. Surveillance footage provided by the Houston Police Department shows graphic footage of the entire incident as it unfolded. SIGN UP FOR FOX 26 HOUSTON EMAIL ALERTSAccording to investigators, an unidentified man knocked on the door of an auto sales business in the 6700 block of Telephone Rd.

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Businesses frustrated with Manitoba’s 3rd round of closures

coronavirus pandemic began last spring and some have had enough.Under the new rules, which go into effect Sunday morning, restaurants, bars, and patios will be closed to in-person dining, and gyms, fitness centres, museums, libraries, and day camps will also be forced to close.

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Mitchell goes bogey-free at Quail and leads McIlroy by 2

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Keith Mitchell straightened out his putter and delivered big tee shots Saturday that carried him to a 6-under 66 and a two-shot lead over Rory McIlroy and Gary Woodland in the Wells Fargo Championship.

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Ontario pharmacies in COVID-19 hot spots see surge in vaccine demand as eligibility expands to 18+

Ontario pharmacies saw an influx of people looking for a COVID-19 vaccine on Friday and Saturday after some in Toronto and Peel were able to start administering Pfizer vaccines to those age 18 and over with pharmacies in five other hot spot regions able to dole out Moderna shots to the same age groups. But pharmacies aren’t the only ones seeing a surge, with pop-up clinics also seeing a rush to get vaccinated.

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Large waterspout stretches high above Barnegat Bay Saturday afternoon

SEASIDE PARK, N.J. - Unsettled weather along the New Jersey coast Saturday afternoon gave rise to a large waterspout that stretched high above Barnegat Bay. A video shared with FOX 29 by Nick Crosta shows the waterspout spinning near the Seaside Bridge around 2:30 p.m. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Special Marine Warning that cautioned of wind and hail, and confirmed that a waterspout had been observed. Similar videos showing the high-rising waterspout from Seaside and nearby areas flooded social media.The National Weather Service classifies a waterspout as "a whirling column of wind and water mist." There are two forms of waterspouts, according to the weather service: Tornadic waterspouts and Fair Weather Waterspouts. While

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Nicola Sturgeon invited to 'summit meeting' by Boris Johnson with focus on covid recovery

Sturgeon and Labour’s Drakeford for wholesale constitutional change in light of SNP and Labour successes in Scottish and Welsh parliament elections. The Prime Minister hailed the success of the UK in the covid vaccine roll-out and emphasised the economic challenges will be a “serious shared responsibility”.

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Saskatchewan releases proposed COVID-19 immunization schedule

The guessing game of when you’ll be able to get your vaccine is over. The province plans to open up COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone over the age of 12 within two weeks. Roberta Bell has the details.

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COVID-19: Sask. hits milestone 500K total vaccinations, reports 269 new cases

Saskatchewan administered 13,042 COVID-19 vaccines on Friday, bringing the provincial total up to 504,482. All Saskatchewan residents 12+ eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by May 20: officials Provincial officials also added 269 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, bringing the active cases total to 2,293.Saskatoon reported the most new cases with 73 new infections, followed by Regina with 51.There were no new deaths reported Saturday, with the total deaths in province remaining at 502 since the beginning of the pandemic.The province’s hospitals are treating 168 people who have COVID-19.

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No tickets issued yet at B.C.’s essential travel COVID-19 checkpoints

COVID-19.B.C.’s travel restrictions were announced April 23, but police only began enforcing them on Thursday.Police have identified four locations for checkpoints — all on key highways leading in and out of the Lower Mainland, but have not had officers at each site each day.“We had one up on Thursday and then two up Friday and we have another two up on Saturday,” B.C. RCMP spokesperson Dawn Roberts told Global News.

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States scale back vaccine orders as interest in shots wanes

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - States asked the federal government this week to withhold staggering amounts of COVID-19 vaccine amid plummeting demand for the shots, contributing to a growing U.S.

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Maldives officials discussing plans to offer COVID-19 vaccines to tourists

MALÉ, Maldives - COVID-19 vaccines offer strong protection against the disease that has rocked life on this planet for the last year, but some people need a little more incentive.Some employers are rewarding workers who take the vaccine. Krispy Kreme is offering a free doughnut to anyone who presents a valid vaccination card.The Atlanta Braves are vaccinating fans who attend the May 7 and 8 games against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Lakeland man arrested for attempted murder, deputies say

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday arrested a 26-year-old man for four counts of attempted murder and shooting into an occupied home.

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Trooper fires into pickup truck during chase between New Jersey and Pennsylvania

STROUDSBURG, Pa. - A Pennsylvania state trooper fired into a pickup truck that repeatedly struck a police vehicle during a chase through New Jersey and Pennsylvania, authorities said.Pennsylvania state police in Stroudsburg said they were notified at about 8 p.m. Friday that New Jersey state police were in pursuit of a pickup they had tried to stop for various traffic violations including reckless and erratic driving, speeding and unsafe lane changes.New Jersey state police pursued the pickup for 10 miles on Route 46 and Interstate 80 until it crossed the Delaware Water Gap bridge.

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Man City title celebrations on hold after losing to Chelsea

MANCHESTER – In a haze of blue smoke produced by fans, Manchester City's team buses were serenaded into their stadium with chants of “Champions.”

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Lloyd Price, singer and early rock influence, dies at 88

NEW YORK – Singer-songwriter Lloyd Price, an early rock ’n roll star and enduring maverick whose hits included such up-tempo favorites as “Lawdy Miss Clawdy,” “Personality” and the semi-forbidden “Stagger Lee,” has died. He was 88.

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COVID-19: 88 new cases in London-Middlesex, 1 additional death

One death and 88 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in London and Middlesex on Saturday as the region surpasses 11,000 cases.The daily update brings the region’s pandemic case tally to 11,080, of which 9,965 have resolved, an increase of 95 from the day before.At least 209 deaths have been reported during the pandemic.

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Florida reports 3,976 new COVID-19 cases as state’s positivity rate dips below 5% for third day

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s positivity rate has dipped below 5% for the third day in a row, according to state COVID-19 data.

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B.C.’s South Asian media stars hold benefit for COVID-19-stricken India

The Actor’s Studio – with a South Asian-Canadian twist. Medical supplies from Canada arrive in India as COVID-19 cases, deaths surge “We’ll be talking about things from deep in our hearts.

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Wilson making quick connections in 1st week as new Jets QB

NEW YORK – Zach Wilson has been busy working the phones in his first week-plus as the newest quarterback of the New York Jets.

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Flyers offering COVID-19 shots at Monday's game

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 04: Flyers mascot Gritty celebrates a goal in the second period during the game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers on May 04, 2021 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA.

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Nova Scotia reports one new death, 163 new cases of COVID-19

COVID-19 on Saturday and one more death — a man in his 70s in the central health zone.That death brings the total number of COVID-19-related fatalities in the province to 71.“Another family is suffering the loss of a loved one, and on behalf of all Nova Scotians, I want to offer my condolences,” said Premier Iain Rankin in a release. “Our province is at a serious point in the pandemic.“The actions of every single Nova Scotian are critical right now.”“Everyone has a role to play. So, let’s do it together.

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DeChambeau takes 1,800-mile detour between rounds at Quail

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Bryson DeChambeau went through an ordinary routine between the second and third rounds of the Wells Fargo Championship. He went out to dinner. He got in a workout. He slept about seven hours.

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Covid: Delhi likely to get remaining 18 oxygen plants from France this month

New Delhi: The national capital has received three out of the 21 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plants from France and is likely to get the remaining later this month, officials said on Saturday.The three PSA oxygen plants donated by France have been installed at Satyawadi Raja Harishchandra Hospital in Narela, Ambedkar Hospital and Sanjay Gandhi Hospital."The Union Health Ministry and the Ministry of External Affairs are monitoring it.

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Uttar Pradesh: Massive COVID-19 vaccination drive from May 10 for 18-plus

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said a massive coronavirus vaccination drive will be initiated for 18-44 years age group in the state from May 10.He said the drive will be conducted in 17 municipal corporations and Gautam Buddh Nagar area.“The vaccination drive will be held in Aligarh, Agra, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Bareilly, Meerut, Moradabad, Lucknow, Varanasi, Saharanpur, Firozabad, Mathura-Vrindavan, Ayodhya and Shahjahanpur municipal corporations and Gautam Buddh Nagar," the CM said.Speaking to reporters in Bareilly, Adityanath said despite being the most populous state in the country, Uttar Pradesh is fighting the disease effectively.He underlined that vaccination is the best

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Medical supplies from Canada arrive in India as COVID-19 cases, deaths surge

Canadian Armed Forces have successfully touched down in Delhi with medical supplies as India struggles to contain a crippling second wave of COVID-19.Nadir Patel, Canada’s high commissioner to India, welcomed the first consignment of what he described as “urgently-needed” medical supplies including 25,000 vials of anti-viral remdesivir and 50 ventilators on Saturday.“Canada stands with our friend and partner India as we work to overcome the devastating impact of #COVID19,” he tweeted.Happening now: @canadianforces CC-150 Polaris lands in Delhi with first consignment of urgently-needed medical supplies including Remdesivir & ventilators.

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NJ Gov. Murphy 'might' consider money as COVID-19 vaccine incentive

PHILADELPHIA - New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said it's possible that the state could begin incentivizing COVID-19 vaccines in order to reach it's goal. In an interview with FOX 29 Philadelphia's affiliate, FOX 5 NY, Gov. Murphy was asked if he would consider jumping on board with other governors who have begun giving incentives for vaccines. "We might, I think all things are on the table frankly," Gov.

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London, Ont., Beer Store temporarily closed after employee tests positive for COVID-19

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Floyd's brother, nephew react to ex-cops' federal indictment

HOUSTON – George Floyd’s brother and nephew expressed gratitude Saturday after a federal grand jury indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in his death.

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City of Winnipeg to close facilities, suspend programming amid May COVID-19 lockdown

The City of Winnipeg is responding to the latest COVID-19 provincial health orders by suspending Leisure Guide programming and closing the doors of city-owned facilities.Gyms, indoor pools, arenas and libraries owned by the City of Winnipeg closed after regular operations Friday night. Manitoba tightens COVID-19 restrictions, closing restaurants, patios, gyms, bars Recreation and leisure programs are suspended until further notice as well.At a Friday press conference, Manitoba’s chief public health officer Dr.

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

COVID-19 on Saturday, as well as another death.The deceased person was reportedly in their 90s and was a resident of Pavillon Beau-Lieu, a special care home in Grand Falls currently experiencing an outbreak. Four people have died at the home since last Sunday.“Unfortunately, we have seen COVID-19 touch another New Brunswick family in the worst way,” said Health Minister Dorothy Shephard in a release.“We are saddened at this loss and on behalf of all New Brunswickers, I extend condolences to the family and friends of this individual.” COVID-19: New Brunswick reports 1 more death at special care home The new cases include two in Zone 1, the Moncton region, involving people under the age of 19.

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Karnataka logs 47,563 new COVID-19 cases, 482 deaths in last 24 hours

Karnataka on Saturday reported 47,563 new COVID19 cases, 482 deaths taking the total tally to 18,86,448 and the death toll to 18,286, the state health bulletin said. Today's count is slightly lower than yesterday's numbers.

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Haryana registers 14,667 new Covid-19 cases, 155 deaths in 24 hrs

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Archaeologists discover remains of 9 Neanderthals near Rome

ROME – Italian archaeologists have uncovered the fossilized remains of nine Neanderthals in a cave near Rome, shedding new light on how the Italian peninsula was populated and under what environmental conditions.

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Florida teacher accused of having sex with student

TAMPA, Fla. – A Florida high school teacher has been arrested on charges he had sex with a student for more than a year, officials said.

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Pandemic gives boost as more states move to digital IDs

SALT LAKE CITY – The card that millions of people use to prove their identity to everyone from police officers to liquor store owners may soon be a thing of the past as a growing number of states develop digital driver’s licenses.

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EU agrees potential 1.8 billion-dose purchase of Pfizer jab

PORTO – The European Union cemented its support for Pfizer-BioNTech and its novel COVID-19 vaccine technology Saturday by agreeing to a massive contract extension for a potential 1.8 billion doses through 2023.

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