Seven new cases and no new deaths were reported from Monday.In total, there have been 14,226 cases with 13,825 recoveries, 158 active cases and 243 deaths.The last two deaths were reported Sunday, involving a man in his 80s and a man in his 50s.

Neither were associated with a long-term care or retirement home.The number of cases involving a variant of concern stayed the same at 4,266.

The breakdown of known variant cases is as follows:There are also two cases listed using the old code numbers, one described as B.1.617 and another listed as B.1.617.3.Further information can be found on the health unit’s summary of.

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Police: Iowa teen ‘covered in blood’ allegedly confessed to killing parents

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - A 17-year-old Iowa boy faces charges of first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents, Cedar Rapids police say.When Cedar Rapids police officers arrived at Ethan Alexander Orton’s family home early Thursday morning, the teen allegedly confessed to killing his parents, police said in a Facebook post.Someone had reported seeing a suspicious person at the home, police said. Officers said they found the teen sitting outside the residence covered in blood.Police said they entered the home after hearing the teen’s confession and found the bodies of 42-year-old Casey Arthur Orton and 41-year-old Misty Dawn Scott Slade.A police car with the blue light on is on the verge of a demonstration in Kiel.

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First Nation in northern Manitoba dealing with COVID 19 outbreak, shuts down school

COVID-19 as the province deals with the fourth wave of the pandemic.Norway House Cree Nation, located about 800 kilometres north of Winnipeg, has had a recent surge in cases, which it says originated from outside the community in early September. Saskatchewan looking at sending some COVID-19 ICU patients to Manitoba Chief Larson Anderson says that as of Tuesday there were 84 active cases and 87 recovered cases in the community.Anderson says one member died after contracting the virus.

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U.S. still deciding whether travellers with mixed COVID-19 doses will be considered fully vaccinated, Tam says

Canada’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Theresa Tam said Friday that Canada has provided U.S.

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Canada could be heading for flu season amid 4th wave of COVID-19, Tam says

COVID-19.Last year Canada was spared the brunt of flu season thanks to strict public health measures to protect against COVID-19. Hardly any Canadians caught the flu last year.

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Waterloo company offering ‘low-cost’ rapid COVID-19 antigen test kits to the public

COVID-19 rapid antigen tests: Everything you need to know “With the rising number of COVID-19 outbreaks in schools and workplaces across the country, we recognized the need for more accessible and widespread testing,” Jeremy Hedges, The Canadian Shield CEO, stated.“Due to regulatory issues, everyday Canadians are paying some of the highest prices in the world for rapid testing – we strongly believe that we can play a role in making that no longer the case.”The company says the kits will only be available to residents of Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.The Canadian Shield says it expects wider availability “as provincial ministries issue interim orders and change the regulatory landscape.” Parent-led rapid COVID-19 testing program

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COVID-19: Manitoba schools getting ready to test unvaccinated staff as mandate deadline nears

COVID-19 — Manitoba schools getting ready to test non-vaccinated staff as mandate deadline nears But because of the two-week immunization period, affected employees will need to get their second shot by Monday, or instead provide proof of a negative test within 48 hours before a shift.That means full-time teachers and other school staff who are not fully vaccinated will face testing three times a week.Some divisions, like Winnipeg’s Seven Oaks School Division, have already started testing.“There’s a small number of our employees that have opted for testing,” said Brian O’Leary, superintendent at Seven Oaks, where roughly 98 per cent of staff has been fully vaccinated.“I think people have been living with this and want to get back to a

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Snoop Dogg reschedules Glasgow gig date over Covid concerns for crew and fans

Snoop Dogg has rescheduled his 2022 Glasgow tour date over coronavirus safety concerns for his crew and fans.

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FDA delays decision on Moderna's Covid vaccine for adolescents: Report

Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Jonathan Cheban shares pal Wendy Williams not returning texts, prays her health is OK

Jonathan Cheban was seen in a stylish Offspring sweatshirt as he exited Craig's restaurant in West Hollywood on Thursday evening.The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star told a DailyMail.com reporter exclusively outside the venue that he is concerned about his good friend Wendy Williams who has taken a break from her talk show as she recovers from COVID-19 while battling Graves disease and a thyroid condition.'She is not returning my texts, I texted her twice but no response, I pray she is doing OK and is recovering well,' said the close from of Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner.

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DOJ will ask Supreme Court to suspend Texas abortion law

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Biden administration said Friday it will turn next to the U.S. Supreme Court in another attempt to halt a Texas law that has banned most abortions since September.It comes as the Texas clinics are running out of avenues to stop the GOP-engineered law that bans abortions once cardiac activity is detected, which is usually around six weeks.

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Biden to stress lower child care costs in speech on stalled spending bill

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden was set to highlight his plan to lower the cost of child care for most American families as he makes the case for his stalled social spending bill during a visit to Connecticut on Friday.Biden was to visit a child development center in Hartford to promote his proposal to make such care free for lower-income families and ensure that families making up to 150% of their state's median income pay less than 7% of their salaries on child care. The proposal is part of a massive expansion of the social safety net that Biden has championed and is aiming to pass with just Democratic votes in Congress.President Joe Biden speaks in the South Court Auditorium on the White House campus on Oct.

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Nova Scotia reports 18 new COVID-19 cases, renews state of emergency

‘COVID, COVID, COVID’: Experts say fatigue over virus in N.B., N.S. normal There were 29,673 rapid tests administered between October 8 and 14.Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 3,697 tests the day before.As of Thursday 1,543,667 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered.

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Province unveils news Verify Ontario app, new COVID vaccine certificate

The new app will officially launch October 22 and will allow businesses to scan a new QR code as proof of vaccination. Marianne Dimain reports.

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New Brunswick pastor expected in court over alleged COVID-19 public health breaches

Pentecostal churches in Atlantic Canada under scrutiny as push to vaccinate ramps up But prosecutors claim Hutchings held a service two days later during which health officials observed people entering and leaving the church building without masks, and they say security agents barred officials from entering.Prosecutors also allege Hutchings held a service that flouted health orders at a secret location and that he used social media to promote non-compliance with COVID-19 rules.The Crown is seeking that he be found in contempt of court and given a prison sentence or a warning that he would be imprisoned if he breaks any more COVID-19 rules.Hutchings was not immediately available for comment today, but he has claimed on social media that

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2 new COVID-19 cases reported in Guelph, active cases at 19

COVID-19 on Friday as the city’s total case count climbed to 5,065.The latest data shows active cases in Guelph remained at 19, with two new recoveries. Ontarians can begin downloading QR codes for COVID-19 vaccine passport based on birth month Total resolved cases climbed to 5,001 and the city’s coronavirus death toll remained at 45.In Wellington County, two new cases have been confirmed, with the case count there now at 2,019.Active cases have fallen to 17 in the county with four new recoveries being reported.

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Rock legend Alice Cooper took up tap dancing during COVID-19 pandemic

LONDON — During the coronavirus pandemic, shock rocker Alice Cooper replaced touring with tap dancing.The 73-year-old rock icon went from touring with Queen and playing to crowds of 95,000 to an audience of zero. He admitted the transition was hard.“It was like coming off of a drug because the adrenaline is your drug onstage.

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'Worse than I imagined' Louise Minchin 'wished she'd got help sooner' with health symptoms

Louise Minchin started her menopause aged 47 when she was still working at BBC Breakfast.Three years on, the 50-year-old said she wished she knew more about what was happening to her when she first experienced symptoms.On whether she'd do anything differently, she said: "I think I would get help earlier."And also, when I had to come off a particular version of HRT, I would have been more persistent in trying to find another kind that would work for me."The presenter also discussed the depths of how challenging it had been for her. "I already have very little sleep because of the time I have to go to work, with the alarm going off at 3.40am," she added to MPowered Women, reflecting on working at the BBC.James Bond star Daniel Craig reveals

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Calgary police investigation shuts down CTrain service in large section of city

A section of the downtown core was shut down to vehicle and pedestrian traffic as Calgary police investigated two reported stabbings Friday morning. The investigation also shut down CTrain service in the west, northwest and downtown areas.

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Ford asks hospitals for input on potential COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Doug Ford has written to hospital CEOs, local medical officers of health and other health-care organizations asking for input on implementing vaccine mandates for staff at hospitals.Many hospitals across the province have already enacted their own mandates, going beyond the current provincial policy of having hospital staff vaccinated or subject to frequent testing.

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Quebec registers 676 new cases, 6 more deaths linked to COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic Friday.When it comes to hospitalizations, the province reported a rise of three for a total of 301. In the last day, 26 patients were admitted and 23 were discharged.This includes 79 patients in intensive care units, a bump of three in the past 24 hours.Since the beginning of the inoculation campaign, more than 13 million shots of the novel coronavirus vaccine have been administered in Quebec.

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Eagles TE Zach Ertz traded to Arizona Cardinals for CB, draft pick

PHILADELPHIA - Longtime Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz has been traded to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for another player and a draft pick, the team announced Friday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Eagles will receive cornerback Tay Gowan and a 2022 5th-round pick in exchange for the former Pro Bowler.

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Italy's mandatory COVID-19 pass for all workers prompts protests

ROME - Protests erupted in Italy as one of the most stringent anti-coronavirus measures in Europe went into effect Friday, requiring all workers, from magistrates to maids, to show a health pass to get into their place of employment.Police were out in force, schools ended classes early and embassies issued warnings of possible violence amid concerns that the anti-vaccination demonstrations could turn violent, as they did in Rome last weekend.The so-called "Green Pass" shows proof of vaccination, a recent negative test or of having recovered from COVID-19 in the past six months.

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No Substitute for Life event brings hundreds together to talk about mental health

A football tournament that aims to kick off conversation about mental health saw hundreds of people gather for a powerful event in the hope of reaching out to those who may be struggling.

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Scots that take statins may be less likely to die from Covid, study finds

Scots who take statins may be less likely to die from Covid, a new study has found.

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‘My legs aren’t right’ Olly Murs, 37, gives health update as he shares his latest injury

As a result, chart-topper Olly had to undergo surgery on his leg.He said: "Why is Olly in the hospital bed? I’ve just had surgery on my left leg."For some of you who came to my Newmarket gig on Friday, thank you for your kind messages of support and just checking it was OK."It has been a mad 72 hours since the gig getting to this point."Basically after my second song, a fragment of bone that was in my knee managed, after I jumped, to lodge itself on the back of my knee which basically shut my leg down.”Olly went on to add: "It's been a mad 72 hours.

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Winkler care home asking families to volunteer due to concerns over staff refusing vaccine

COVID-19 or undergo rapid testing as part of new restrictions that go into place Monday.The care home is putting a call out to families to potentially help by volunteering with laundry, meals, cleaning and activities — and even go one step further and take their loved ones out of the home — should the staff situation become a problem.As of Monday, all staff who provide care to residents are required to be fully vaccinated or to undergo rapid COVID-19 testing every 48 hours.Winkler is located in the Southern Health region, which is under harsher restrictions than other parts of the province due to an influx of cases and lower-than-average vaccine uptake.“We are incredibly grateful for each family’s support and willingness to assist wherever

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Eight important COP26 Covid rules and travel restrictions in place in Glasgow

There are fears that the tens of thousands of people travelling to Glasgow for COP26 will cause a Covid spike in Scotland.

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US to lift travel restrictions for vaccinated foreign nationals on Nov. 8

WASHINGTON - Flying to the United States will get easier for international travelers next month, so long as they are fully vaccinated.The White House will announce Friday that it will be lifting travel restrictions for fully vaccinated foreign nationals on Nov. 8, according to an official who spoke to the Associated Press.

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Proof of COVID-19 vaccination now required to enter Quebec hospitals, long-term care homes

Capacity restrictions for Quebec bars, restaurants to be lifted Nov. 1 The new rule was supposed to come into force the same time as the vaccine mandate deadline for health-care workers, but the health minister announce earlier this week that deadline would be delayed by one month.Meanwhile, the Health Department said Thursday it would lift capacity limits for bars and restaurants on Nov.

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New COVID-19 rules create ‘double standard’ for standing concerts: Ontario venues

COVID-19 guidelines will dampen any significant return to live music in the coming months.At first glance, new rules that lifted capacity limits in “select settings” last weekend seemed to allow performances to return to 100 per cent capacity.However, venue owners say they were disappointed to learn the policies apply only to spaces with seating _ mostly stadiums, arenas and theatres. Ontarians can begin downloading QR codes for COVID-19 vaccine passport based on birth month The Canadian Live Music Association says that leaves the “vast majority” of concerts in a tough spot.

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Ontario reports 496 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths

COVID-19 cases on Friday, bringing the provincial case total to 593,933.Of the 496 new cases recorded, the data showed 280 were unvaccinated people, 20 were partially vaccinated people, 162 were fully vaccinated people and for 34 people the vaccination status was unknown.According to Friday’s report, 74 cases were recorded in Toronto, 60 in Peel Region, 40 in Ottawa and in Windsor-Essex.All other local public health units reported fewer than 30 new cases in the provincial report.The death toll in the province has risen to 9,809 as two more deaths were recorded. Ontarians can begin downloading QR codes for COVID-19 vaccine passport based on birth month As of 8 p.m.

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Canada-U.S. land border to open for fully vaccinated on Nov. 8: official

Fully vaccinated Canadians will be able to cross into the United States by land for leisure trips starting Nov. 8, the White House has said.In a tweet Friday, White House assistant press secretary Kevin Munoz confirmed the date for the new border policy – a moment 20 months in the making.

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People urged to book Covid tests after 43,000 false negatives are uncovered

More than 40,000 people are understood to have been given a false negative Covid test, the UK Health Security has said.

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Robert Webb 'resting and recovering' in health update from Strictly partner Dianne Buswell

Strictly Come Dancing 2021 contestant Robert Webb had to withdraw from the competition this week due to ill health.

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Trudeau will name new cabinet on Oct. 26 ahead of Parliament returning next month

Justin Trudeau will name his new cabinet in just over one week, with a hotly anticipated return to business for parliamentarians now officially set for Nov. 22.In a press release Friday morning, Trudeau’s office announced he will reveal who he has selected as cabinet ministers on Oct.

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Afghanistan: Suicide attack on Shiite mosque kills at least 37

KABUL, Afghanistan - Suicide bombers assaulted a Shiite mosque in southern Afghanistan that was packed with worshippers attending weekly Friday prayers, killing at least 37 people and wounding more than 70, according to a hospital official and an eyewitness.There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack on the Imam Barga mosque. It came a week after a bombing claimed by a local Islamic State affiliate killed 46 people at a Shiite mosque in northern Afghanistan.Murtaza, an eye-witness who like many Afghans goes by one name, said four suicide bombers attacked the mosque.

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Soccer skills of Alphonso Davies raises Canada’s World Cup hopes

With Alphonso Davies on the roster, Canada may finally have the soccer star it needs to make the team’s World Cup dreams a reality. Eric Sorensen reports on Davies’ journey to the top, and how his skills are gaining international attention.

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Four week ‘circuit breaker’ restrictions announced for much of northern B.C.

As of midnight, enhanced “circuit breaker” COVID-19 restrictions are being put in place across much of northern B.C. as cases of the disease continue to surge. Richard Zussman reports.

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Biden's Supreme Court commission to hold 1st public meeting on reform

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden’s commission on the U.S. Supreme Court, tasked with studying potential changes like expansion and term limits, is set to hold a public meeting on Friday following the release of a draft report of its research so far. The 36-member bipartisan commission, largely composed of academics, will meet from 10 a.m.

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Export curbs on diagnostic kits, reagents revoked as Covid cases remain in check

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J&J COVID-19 booster: FDA panel to review data, hear 'mix and match' study

WASHINGTON - A panel of outside advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday will review data and vote on whether the millions of Americans who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine should get a booster shot. The committee, which voted unanimously on Thursday to recommend a half-dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 booster for some Americans, is scheduled to reconvene from 8:30 a.m.

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Climate change: US report targets economic risks from extreme weather

WASHINGTON - The Biden administration is taking steps to address the economic risks from climate change, issuing a 40-page report Friday on government-wide plans to protect the financial, insurance and housing markets and the savings of American families.The report lays out steps that could potentially alter the mortgage process, stock market disclosures, retirement plans, federal procurement and government budgeting.It's a follow-up to a May executive order by President Joe Biden that essentially calls on the government to analyze how the world's largest economy could be affected by extreme heat, flooding, storms, wildfires and the broader adjustments needed to address climate change."If this year has shown us anything, it’s that climate

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Nearly 43,000 people may have gotten false negative Covid results in UK: Health officials

England, British health officials said on Friday that nearly 43,000 people may have been given a false negative Covid-19 test result due to problems at a private laboratory.

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