In the U.S., the Omicron variant is spreading like wildfire, testing sites are swamped, hospitalizations are up and now the Centres for Disease Control has cut quarantine guidelines in half for positive asymptomatic patients.

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The View contributor Ana Navarro reveals she tested positive for COVID-19

Ana Navarro has become the latest star on The View to contract COVID-19.The journalist, 50, who is fully vaccinated, revealed she tested positive for the virus on Friday's episode of the show.'Just before the show started I got a call from Christine, our COVID nurse, and the PCR I took yesterday came out negative so I am now positive for COVID,' Ana revealed. 'I'm feeling no symptoms':Ana Navarro has become the latest star on The View to contract COVID-19'I'm feeling no symptoms, I'm feeling pretty good.

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COVID-19 hospitalization numbers don’t tell the full story

Global’s Keith Baldrey on how COVID-19 hospitalization numbers don’t actually tell the full story of that part of the pandemic.

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Biden pressed for new strategy as COVID-19 surges in U.S.

As the Omicron variant sends the U.S. COVID-19 case count to record-breaking highs, more people are calling in sick, crippling health systems, businesses, and even public transit systems.

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Understaffed hospitals worry about being overwhelmed by Omicron

With Canada’s COVID-19 caseload rising due to Omicron, so too is the number of hospitalizations, further straining already stressed health-care workers.

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Ontario faces pressure to reopen schools as virtual learning takes toll on kids, parents

With Ontario schools closed to control the COVID-19 surge, both parents and children are once again facing frustrations trying to juggle their lives with virtual learning. As Abigail Bimman explains, the strategy is also affecting the health-care system.

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‘I don’t know if we can last any longer’: COVID-19 hits nearly half of Bearskin Lake First Nation

The remote Bearskin Lake Reserve First Nation in Ontario is pleading for help as COVID-19 rages through the community, infecting nearly half of its residents.

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COVID-19: Calgary schools warn parents of possible at-home learning ahead of return to classes

As parents and students get ready to head back to school amid the ongoing fifth wave of COVID-19 on Monday, there are already concerns about the possibility of going online. Adam MacVicar has more on what parents should be prepared for.

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COVID-19: Hospitalizations mount as B.C. confirms 9 deaths, 3,144 new cases

B.C. is reporting 349 individuals are in hospital and 93 are in critical care due to COVID-19 related illness on Friday, Jan.

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Couple married 44 years die from Covid just seconds apart while holding hands

A couple who were married for over four decades held hands as they died from coronavirus just seconds apart.

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B.C. Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside outlines how parents will be notified about COVID exposures

On Friday, B.C.’s Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside explains how there will no longer be individual contact notifications around schools but instead, parents will to be notified if there is a drop in what is considered typical attendance numbers.

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Tori Spelling reveals ENTIRE family has COVID, is frustrated over feeling 'useless' as a parent

Tori Spelling has revealed her entire family has COVID-19.The 48-year-old American television personality took to Instagram to share a selfie alongside four-year-old son Beau with a lengthy caption detailing the McDermott family's trials and tribulations fighting the disease.She began the caption to her 1.6million followers writing:I share a lot on social media but this is one thing I didn’t want to share...'But, at this point people are getting frustrated not getting responses personally and business wise from me and wondering why I’m MIA so I finally decided to share. Our entire family has COVID. Yes, every single member got it.

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'Surprising' reason some young people are afraid to get Covid vaccine according to new study

The reason some young people haven't gotten vaccinated for Covid has puzzled researchers.

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Erika Jayne is embraces low-key glam as she gets back to business following COVID-19 diagnosis

Erika Jayne appears fully recovered from her bout with COVID-19 and stepped out in a low-key glam look on Friday morning near her Los Angeles area home.The Pretty Mess star, 50, is getting back into the swing of things now that she'd been given the go-head to return to filming Real Housewives of Beverly Hills following her positive coronavirus diagnosis.Jayne's troubled personal life with her estranged ex Tom Girardi and their various legal woes will be the main topic of the upcoming season of the popular Bravo franchise. Back to normal:Erika Jayne appears fully recovered from her bout with COVID-19 and stepped out in a low-key glam look on Friday morning near her Los Angeles area homeErika picked up groceries from Whole Foods in a trendy athletic ensemble.

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Omicron 'warning signs' as doctors explain when Covid sufferers should seek medical help

Covid infections continue to rise in Scotland following the emergence of the new Omicron variant over the past few weeks.

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COVID-19: New Brunswick expands booster vaccine eligibility to pregnant individuals

During Friday’s COVID-19 update, New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell said that the province is expanding eligibility to receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to include pregnant individuals.

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COVID-19: All eligible New Brunswickers 18+ can get booster shot starting Jan. 10

New Brunswick’s Health Minister Dorothy Shephard announced on Friday that starting Jan.

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Latest Covid rules for schools as pupils return to the classroom amid Omicron surge

South Ayrshire schools returned this week from winter break to an already brighter start to the year than last year’s online learning.

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Scottish Government confirms TWO deaths and 1,267 new Covid cases in Tayside

The Scottish Government has confirmed TWO new coronavirus death s were reported in Tayside in the last 24 hours.

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COVID-19: Saskatchewan reports record 913 new cases, 1 death

Saskatchewan reported a new daily high for COVID-19 cases on Thursday and people are being urged to avoid visiting others for the next few weeks.

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BREAKING: NHS Forth Valley postpone "number" of non-essential operations as Covid pressure bites

Forth Valley health board are to postpone some non-urgent operations over the coming weeks as it aims to reduce the pressures on services caused by the Omicron variant.

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Airdrie boss returns positive Covid test and will miss East Fife match

Airdrie manager Ian Murray has received a positive Covid test and will miss Saturday's League One match with East Fife.

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People’s Bank pays USD 6.9 mn Qingdao Seawin

COLOMBO (News 1st); The People’s Bank of Sri Lanka announced that a sum of USD 6.9 Million was paid to Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group Co., Ltd, on Friday (7) as per the Letter of Credit opened for the purchase of organic fertilizer.This announcement comes three days after the Colombo Commercial High Court dissolved an order preventing the payment to a Chinese company for imported fertilizer.The order was dissolved on the basis that the Chinese company and the Sri Lankan Government had reached a settlement on the issue.Sri Lanka’s Fertilizer companies informed the court that they reached a settlement with regard to the controversial Chinese Organic Fertilizer shipment.The terms that the plaintiff companies and the defendants, namely Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group Co., Ltd, its local agent, and People’s Bank, have agreed to for the settlement are as follows.1. People’s Bank would release 75% of the consignment value to Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group Co., Ltd in terms of the Letter of Credit.2.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as pre-departure tests no longer needed for travellers

Pre-departure covid tests have been scrapped for people heading to or coming back to Scotland from abroad.

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Council's Covid test appeal to limit school disruption

Secondary pupils across North Lanarkshire are being reminded of the importance of taking Covid tests throughout the new term to “keep disruption to a minimum [and] help prevent outbreaks of the virus”.

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James Corden chat show off air as Gavin and Stacey star tests positive for Covid

James Corden is the latest US TV talk show host to test positive for coronavirus.

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Closer look at COVID-19 vaccination rates in B.C. children

Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has received fresh data on COVID-19 vaccination rates in B.C. children.

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Alberta company offering solution for people seeking timely COVID-19 tests

We’ve been hearing about people having difficulties accessing timely testing for COVID-19. An Alberta company says it has a convenient solution.

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Advice evolves on how to use COVID-19 rapid tests effectively

Rapid tests have become a popular way for Canadians to find out if they have COVID-19. But what’s the best way to collect a sample? From your nose? Or your throat? As Jamie Mauracher explains, advice is evolving on how to use rapid tests.

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COVID-19: Alberta Health Services preparing for more staff to get sick amid outbreaks

Five hospitals in Edmonton are currently the site of COVID-19 outbreaks, and at least 31 cases involve health-care workers. As Morgan Black reports, Alberta Health Services is preparing for more staff to be off sick.

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No vaccine means no access: Tennis champ Novak Djokovic fights deportation from Australia

World tennis champion Novak Djokovic is set to be deported from Australia, meaning he’ll likely miss competing at the Australian Open. As Eric Sorensen explains, it all centres on Djokovic’s COVID-19 vaccination status.

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Star Trek: Picard production shuts down after 50 cast and crew members test positive for COVID-19

Star Trek: Picard has shut down production after more than 50 cast and crew members tested positive for COVID-19.Filming has been suspended since Monday, the show's first day back from the holiday hiatus, according to The Hollywood Reporter.The Paramount Plus series reportedly has one of the biggest crews working in television today, with over 450 people on set. Shut down:Star Trek: Picard has shut down production after more than 50 cast and crew members tested positive for COVID-19 Big crew:The Paramount Plus series reportedly has one of the biggest crews working in television today, with over 450 people on setWhile no specifics were given about who tested positive, though the outbreak was said to have spread to multiple 'zones' on the set, including Zone A which features the primary cast.Sources claim filming could resume early next week, perhaps even sooner, though no official timetable was given.

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Scream red carpet premiere is canceled because of COVID-19 Omicron variant concerns

It seems the new Scream won't be receiving a red carpet premiere after all.The film was set for a big event on January 11 to celebrate its opening next Friday, but that has been canceled due to concerns over the Omicron COVID-19 variant, Varietyreported.A note to the invited guests reportedly went out on Thursday informing them of the news. Canceled:It seems the new Scream won't be receiving a red carpet premiere after all.

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James Corden has tested positive for COVID-19 and cancels upcoming The Late Late Show episodes

James Corden took to Instagram on Thursday to reveal that he has tested positive for a case of breakthrough COVID-19.'I just tested positive for COVID 19,' said The Late Late Show host, 43. 'I'm fully vaccinated, boosted, and because of this, am fortunate enough to say I feel completely fine.'Corden said his CBS program 'will be off the air for the next few days' as he quarantines.

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B.C. confirms 3,223 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths

B.C. is reporting 324 individuals are in hospital and 90 are in intensive care because of COVID-19 related illness on Thursday, Jan.

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Hugh Jackman heads back to Broadway to star in The Music Man after recovery from COVID-19

Hugh Jackman took to Instagram on Thursday with an optimistic message as he returned to Broadway to star in The Music Man, after he was sidelined for more than a week after testing positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19.The Sydney, Australia native, 53, donned a face mask with a navy blue coat and ash gray shirt as he approached the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City, where the musical is being held.'All right, I can’t tell you how good this moment feels - yes, we’re back, we’re back,' said Jackman, who plays the role of Harold Hill in the famed musical. 'It is Thursday, January 6th and we are back, going to work.' The latest:Hugh Jackman, 53, took to Instagram on Thursday with an optimistic message as he returned to Broadway to star in The Music Man, after he was sidelined for more than a week after testing positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19The actor, who tested positive for COVID-19 on December 28, apologized to fans who had tickets to see the show amid the timeframe he was sidelined.'To all those people who had tickets for the last 10 days I’m so sorry, I hope and pray that you have a chance to reschedule,' he said.

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James Corden’s chat show taken off air as star reveals he has Covid

JAMES Corden has revealed his US chat show will be off air after he caught Covid. The Gavin and Stacey actor, 43, explained that The Late, Late Show will be taking a break for "the next few days".

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Manitoba’s COVID-19 numbers: January 6

Hospitalizations have reached 263 in Manitoba as the Omicron COVID-19 variant continues to spike in the province.

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Ontario Nurses Association warns of difficult times ahead as COVID spreads widely across the province

The Ontario Nurses Association is warning that the province could be in for some difficult times ahead, despite the government’s reassurances that additional public health measures will help to stem the spread of the virus. The Ontario Hospital Association says bed occupancy in the province is approaching 90 per cent.

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Growing call for help amid COVID-19 outbreak at Bearskin Lake First Nation

There is a growing call for help from Indigenous leaders and health experts as COVID-19 cases swell in Bearskin Lake First Nation.

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Doctors urge pregnant individuals to get vaccinated as infant, child COVID-19 hospitalizations rise

A group of Ontario hospitals is urging pregnant individuals to get vaccinated against COVID-19. This comes amid a disturbing trend of infant hospitalizations related to the virus. Caryn Lieberman reports.

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News Releases from Department of Health | Additional Omicron cases detected in Hawai‘i

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News Releases from Department of Health | Additional Omicron cases found in Hawai‘i

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Giada De Laurentiis reveals her daughter Jade, 13, had Covid over holiday break

Giada De Laurentiis's daughter had a rough start to the new year.The celebrity chef's 13-year-old daughter, Jade, contracted Covid over the holidays. She revealed on the Today show on Thursday that Jade is feeling 'all better now' after having to spend the holidays socially distanced and masked up with her family.'All is okay now,' Giada, 51, said when describing her daughter's condition.

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Keshia Knight Pulliam reveals COVID put her egg freezing plans on hold

Keshia Knight Pulliam is opening up about the pandemic's impact on her plans for a second child.The actress, 42, was beginning the process of freezing her eggs in order to have a child with husband Brad James when the March 2020 shutdown put an end to all 'elective' procedures.'Speaking with People, Keshia described the rapid sequence of events which forced her to postpone the procedure - and her hopes to make egg freezing more accessible to women. 'They shut down all elective medical procedures':Keshia Knight Pulliam is revealing how her plans to have a second child were postponed due to the COVID pandemic; Pulliam pictured with her husband Brad James and daughter EllaShe also discussed her new OWN documentary EggsOver Easy: Black Women & Fertility, which 'explores the taboo subject of fertility in the Black community', according to OWN.Not only does she host the show, but her story ended up being featured in the doc.'I never thought I would be one of the stories shared within the documentary,' she told People.

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Hair salons welcome £19m cash support as covid has severe impact on business

A Paisley hairdresser has welcomed the cash boost announcement for salons after covid decimated its bookings during the festive period.

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Leading British anti-vaxxer John O'Looney in hospital with Covid-19

A leading British anti-vaxxer is now in hospital with Covid after refusing to get the vaccine and claiming that the virus was "just a common cold".

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Quebec says 20K health-care workers off job from COVID-19 as hospitalizations reach record levels

— With files from Global News’ Dan Spector and The Canadian Press

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People’s Bank to pay USD 6.9 mn to Chinese fertilizer company on Friday (7)

COLOMBO (News 1st); The People’s Bank of Sri Lanka announced that a sum of USD 6.9 Million will be paid to Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group Co., Ltd, on Friday (7) as per the Letter of Credit opened for the purchase of organic fertilizer.This announcement comes 48 hours after the Colombo Commercial High Court dissolved an order preventing the payment to a Chinese company for imported fertilizer.The order was dissolved on the basis that the Chinese company and the Sri Lankan Government had reached a settlement on the issue.Sri Lanka’s Fertilizer companies informed the court that they reached a settlement with regard to the controversial Chinese Organic Fertilizer shipment.The terms that the plaintiff companies and the defendants, namely Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group Co., Ltd, its local agent, and People’s Bank, have agreed to for the settlement are as follows.1. People’s Bank would release 75% of the consignment value to Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group Co., Ltd in terms of the Letter of Credit.2.

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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

COVID-19: CDC reduces quarantine guidelines as Omicron cases surge

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