A small glimmer of hope from the province Tuesday that regular life might not be too far off in long-term care homes. Katherine Ward has more on the calls from family members about where they hope the government takes action going forward.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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: Ontario long-term care homes easing restrictions

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