The Government's stated objective for students and staff attending higher and further education, as well as training and research, is to have a mainly onsite experience from September.

Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris will bring his plan to Cabinet today, which specifies what will reopen at a minimum.

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Quarantine Free Travel with New South Wales to remain, risk deemed low

Following a further public health assessment of recently identified COVID-19 community cases in Sydney, Quarantine Free Travel with New South Wales will remain in place – subject to no further significant developments in the Australian State, the Ministry of Health has confirmed.

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House of Commons censure vote targets Sajjan over handling of military misconduct allegations

The Conservatives have filed a motion targeting Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, due to his handling of sexual misconduct allegations in the military. Mercedes Stephenson explains what the censure vote actually means for Sajjan, and how he’s responding to the condemnation and criticism.

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Sajjan censured by House of Commons over handling of military sexual misconduct

Harjit Sajjan was censured on Thursday after a majority of votes in the House of Commons condemned him over his handling of three files in his portfolio, including military sexual misconduct.The motion, put forward by Conservative defence critic James Bezan, was passed by a vote of 169-151. The Bloc, NDP and Tories mostly voted in favour of the motion to censure, with Liberals voting against it.Bezan had put forward a motion to censure Sajjan for his handling of allegations of sexual misconduct within the Canadian Forces as well as his handling of the court case against Vice-Adm.

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Global COVID-19 death toll exceeds 4 million: Report

COVID-19 death toll to hit 2 million, while the next 2 million were recorded in just 166 days, according to a Reuters analysis.The top five countries by total number of deaths – the United States, Brazil, India, Russia and Mexico – represent about 50% of all deaths in the world, while Peru, Hungary, Bosnia, the Czech Republic and Gibraltar have the highest death rates when adjusted for population. (Graphic on global cases and deaths) https://tmsnrt.rs/34pvUyiCountries in Latin America are facing their worst outbreak since March, with 43 of every 100 infections in the world being reported in the region, according to a Reuters analysis.

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Summer solstice 2021: Why it’s the start of season, longest day of year

LOS ANGELES - While it may already feel like summer, the first official day of the season officially kicks off Sunday, when many cultures from around the world celebrate and recognize the significance of the summer solstice. But what is the summer solstice and why is it the longest day of the year? Here are some facts about the significant day.The summer solstice, which also marks the onset of summer, occurs when one of the Earth’s poles has its maximum tilt toward the sun.This occurs twice yearly, once in each hemisphere. RELATED: PHOTOS: Saharan dust brings beautiful skies to FloridaFor example, the summer solstice happens between June 20-22 in the northern hemisphere and between December 21-22 in the southern hemisphere (which the U.S.

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12 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka

COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the local total up to 12,182, including 246 deaths.Local public health also reported 13 new cases of a coronavirus variant on Thursday, bringing that total to 4,833, 87 of which are active.

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COVID-19: Simcoe Muskoka identified as Delta variant hotspot, 2nd vaccine doses accelerated

COVID-19 Delta variant hotspots on Thursday and announced the administration of second vaccine doses will be accelerated as a result.As of June 23 at 8 a.m., those who received their first dose of an mRNA vaccine and live in a Delta hotspot will be eligible to rebook their second dose at a shortened interval. Ontario adds 3 regions to list of COVID-19 Delta hot spots, accelerates 2nd dose vaccine bookings As of Thursday, 18 people in Simcoe Muskoka have tested positive for the Delta COVID-19 variant.

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News Scan for Jun 17, 2021

Black COVID-19 patients were more likely to die or be discharged to hospice after 30 days of hospitalization compared with White patients, according to a study today in JAMA Network Open. The researchers add, though, that the largest factor was the overall mortality and hospice rates of the hospital where patients were treated.The researchers looked at 44,217 Medicare beneficiaries (med

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Ottawa investing as much as $29M in company to make PPE mask material in Montreal

The government says the new factory will fill a domestic manufacturing gap and help Canada be more self-sufficient when it comes to the production of personal protective equipment.The factory is expected to supply enough fabric to produce over half a billion masks per year.Medicom, a privately owned Canadian company based in Montreal, has operations in over 50 countries.

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Stewardship / Resistance Scan for Jun 17, 2021

Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) were isolated in more than a quarter of South Korean patients with confirmed COVID-19 pneumonia and microbial culture results, with corticosteroid use identified as a significant risk factor, researchers reported yesterday in the American Journal of Infection Control.The researchers from Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine looked at d

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Disneyland Paris reopens, but Mickey Mouse won't give hugs

The Disneyland Paris theme park opened to visitors today after being shut for nearly eight months during the pandemic, but safety measures were in force to stop the virus spreading.

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50 early childhood educators laid off due to low enrollment: TVDSB

Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) says it issued layoff notices on Thursday “to approximately 50 Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) due to low registration in our Kindergarten program.”The layoffs come nearly two weeks after the board revealed that about 95 per cent of students had indicated they wanted to return to in-person learning come September.Students in the board, which has schools in London, Middlesex County, Elgin County and Oxford County, will still be accommodated should they wish to continue learning online.

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Biden to sign bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday, marking end of slavery

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is set to sign a bill into law on Thursday that will make Juneteenth, or June 19, a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery. Biden will sign the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act at 3:30 p.m. ET, according to the White House.

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Opening of colleges not contingent on antigen testing scheme success - Harris

Minister for Higher and Further Education Simon Harris has said the opening of colleges is not contingent on the success of the UniCov scheme, which is a pilot antigen testing programme.

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Quarantine Free Travel with New South Wales continues

The Ministry of Health has confirmed Quarantine Free Travel with New South Wales will continue – subject to no further significant developments in the Australian State.

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Masks optional for kids in camps, summer school in Montgomery County June 21

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Life is returning to normal and people’s noses and mouths are beginning to emerge as more masks come off and, one county just said kids won’t have to wear them this summer.Families out in force for some fun at South Ardmore Park.

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COVID-19 cleanup: Calgary cyclist makes regular rounds to pick up discarded masks

Masks have been a big part of keeping us safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, but unfortunately a lot of them end up as litter. Now, as Gil Tucker shows us, a Calgary man has kicked off his own COVID-19 cleanup.

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COVID-19: 9 new cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka

COVID-19 cases in the region on Wednesday, bringing the local total number of cases up to 12,172, including 246 deaths.Local public health also reported 10 new cases of a coronavirus variant on Wednesday, bringing that total to 4,826, 87 of which are active.

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COVID-19: How to protect children who are too young for a vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine.“I just avoid the bigger stores, like the dollar store, the grocery store, that I know are more full,” she said.Her son Sebastien is also too young to wear a face mask, so O’Keefe said she spends as much time as possible outdoors at the park.“I’ll avoid the playground a little bit more if it’s busy,” she said.Finally, O’Keefe is doing her part to protect her son and three-year-old daughter, by getting vaccinated.

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News Scan for Jun 16, 2021

An analysis of data from 211 Connecticut nursing homes found that facilities that cared for mainly racial and ethnic minority residents had higher levels of COVID-19 illnesses and deaths. A team based at the University of Rochester in New York reported their findings today in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology.The 10-week time span they focused on was Apr 12, 2020, to Jun 19, 2020. Authors

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Title IX protection extends to LGBTQ+ students, Education Department says

WASHINGTON - A year after the Supreme Court ruled that protections in the Civil Rights Act against discrimination in the workplace extended to gay and transgender people, the U.S.

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England to make Covid-19 vaccinations compulsory for healthcare workers

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Details of plans to ease COVID-19 travel rules coming within days: minister

Omar Alghabra says the government’s plans for a phased reopening of the border to international travel following COVID-19 restrictions will be shared “in the coming days.”In the meantime, he said talks are happening now between the government and the airports and airlines to make sure they can be ready for when those travel rules begin to relax.“In the coming days, we’re going to be announcing details about the phasing of reopening or adjusting travel measures,” Alghabra told journalists on Wednesday when pressed on plans to reopen the border.“We’ve been in contact with airports, with airline companies and other companies who support the aviation sector about our plan.

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Trudeau tests negative for COVID-19 after G7, will leave hotel quarantine

Justin Trudeau has tested negative for COVID-19 following his return from the G7 leaders summit in the U.K.

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France ditches masks outdoors; will end nightly covid curfew

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NJ man linked to 5 killings in 2 states faces more charges

Credit: St Louis Justice Center. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A New Jersey man facing murder charges in two states has been charged with the death of a New Mexico man. Albuquerque police announced Tuesday that Sean Lannon has been charged with an open count of murder and tampering with evidence in the death of Randall Apostalon. The earlier charges stem from the slaying of Lannon's ex-wife and two of her friends, whose decomposed bodies were found in a pickup truck that was left at an airport parking garage.

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Russian scientists fear potential 'Moscow' Covid strain could fight off vaccines

Covid. Health officials have not yet released any details on the potential variant, but experts are saying they feel confident the jab will remain effective.

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EU set to add US to safe travel list amid Covid pandemic

EU's 27 countries approved the addition of the United States and five other countries at a meeting on Wednesday, with the change to take effect in the coming days.Albania, Lebanon, North Macedonia, Serbia and Taiwan will be added, while Chinese administrative regions Hong Kong and Macau will be included with a requirement for reciprocity removed.EU countries are recommended gradually to lift travel restrictions for the current eight countries on the list - Australia, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand.Individual EU countries can still opt to demand a negative COVID-19 test or a period of quarantine.This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text.Never miss a story!

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EU approves return of travellers from US

EU member states have agreed to add the United States to their list of countries from which they will allow non-essential travel, EU diplomats said.

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Vaccination scam: Residents of Mumbai housing society allege they were given fake Covid shots

₹1,260 per person, it said in the complaint. "We now feel that some unscrupulous elements have taken us for a ride," the complaint read.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene apologizes for comparing mask mandate to Holocaust

WASHINGTON - Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene apologized Monday for affronting people with recent comments comparing the required wearing of safety masks in the House to the horrors of the Holocaust."I'm truly sorry for offending people with remarks about the Holocaust," the Georgia Republican told reporters outside the Capitol, saying she had visited Washington's U.S.

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Drivers could be slapped with $1,000 fine for blaring music, revving engines

CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. - A 1,000 fine that's what could happen to you if you drive into the Borough of West Chester blaring your music or intentionally revving your engine. Years of frustrations have turned into a full police operation to crackdown on noise violators.Mayor Jordan Norley and Police Chief James Morehead teamed up in mid-April with a plan called "Operation Quiet-Downtown." Signs posted in the borough say "zero tolerance for loud mufflers, stereos, motorcycles" and "$1,000 fine for violations."Faye Worrell, a West Chester resident, says she.

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'Sully' Sullenberger among 9 high-profile nominees for Biden's ambassador postings

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled picks for several high-profile ambassadorial postings, tapping career diplomats steeped in foreign policy experience — as well as political allies and aviation hero "Sully" Sullenberger.The picks include former Interior Secretary Ken Salazar as ambassador to Mexico and former Deputy Secretary of State Tom Nides as ambassador to Israel. Retired airline pilot C.B.

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Gov. Ducey: Arizona college students can't be mandated to take COVID-19 vaccine, wear masks

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Vaccination rates among young people make the difference in B.C.

Global’s Keith Baldrey on how B.C.’s vaccination rates, especially among young people, are making a difference in comparison with the UK.

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COVID-19: RCMP arrest operators of Alberta gas station in connection with public health orders, threats

The RCMP said on June 9, Tofield RCMP and the Alberta RCMP crime reduction unit put together a plan to arrest Hemla, Phillip and Logan Wilson on outstanding warrants. Later that day, Mounties found Logan Wilson driving a vehicle in which Hemla Wilson was a passenger.

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COVID-19: 6 new cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka

COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the local total number up to 12,163, including 246 deaths.Local public health also reported 29 new cases of a coronavirus variant on Tuesday, bringing that total to 4,820, 95 of which are active Frustration in Ontario over lack of spots for 2nd COVID-19 vaccinations Two of the new cases are in Barrie, while two are in New Tecumseth and two are in Oro-Medonte.Three are a result of close contact with another positive COVID-19 case, while two are community-acquired and one is outbreak-related.Meanwhile, 62.2 per cent of the region’s population has received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while 11.4 per cent has received both necessary doses.

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Chicago mass shooting claims the lives of 3 mothers and a man who recently lost his close family

CHICAGO - Four people were killed and four others were wounded Tuesday morning in a mass shooting in the Englewood neighborhood on the South Side.The shooting happened in the early morning hours after an argument inside a residence in the 6200 block of South Morgan Street, police said.Four people were pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Chicago Police Supt.

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Saharan dust coming to Florida: Why it can make you think you have this virus

ORLANDO, Fla. - This massive cloud of dust is currently moving across the Atlantic and will arrive in Florida on Wednesday. Forecasters say it will be sticking around through at least Saturday of next week – which could be bad news for those with allergies and if you’re suffering from COVID-19.Last year when the dust cloud loomed over parts of the United States, Richard Broyles with Baptist Health System, said the dust could cause respiratory problems that mimic COVID-19 symptoms. RELATED: Massive Saharan dust cloud headed for Central Florida"Many of the symptoms are similar such as coughing, wheezing, chest congestion and flu-like body aches. But one sign it’s not just allergies is fever," Broyles said.

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