PCR Test As an additional safeguard, proof of a negative PCR test would be required for all travelers who have been vaccinated with a WHO-approved vaccine that is not approved by the Europe’s drug regulator, and for recovered travelers, according to the proposals.

Under what the commission calls “a streamlined approach," as of March 1 the EU would make travel fully dependent on the status of the traveler and not on the country of origin -- member states should allow in only vaccinated, recovered or essential travelers.

The March timeframe is aimed at giving non-EU countries time to further increase their vaccination rates. Some of the current thresholds for including countries on the list from which non-essential travel is allowed would

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Mumbai schools reopening date deferred amid Omicron Covid variant threat

Omicron. Now, Classes 1 to 7 will now resume from December 15, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - A federal judge on Monday blocked President Joe Biden’s administration from enforcing a coronavirus vaccine mandate on thousands of health care workers in 10 states that had brought the first legal challenge against the requirement.The court order said that the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid had no clear authority from Congress to enact the vaccine mandate for providers participating in the two government health care programs for the elderly, disabled and poor.The preliminary injunction by St.

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There were six stillbirths at one NHS trust last month – and two involved Covid

More than one in every 100 babies delivered last month at a major NHS trust which runs health care services across Greater Manchester were stillbirths.

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10 states win court bid to block Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health workers

Joe Biden’s administration from enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on thousands of health care workers in 10 states that had brought the first legal challenge against the requirement.The court order said that the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid had no clear authority from Congress to enact the vaccine mandate for providers participating in the two government health care programs for the elderly, disabled and poor.The preliminary injunction by St. Louis-based U.S.

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Woman stranded in Manchester due to Covid for so long she bought a HOUSE here... but now she can finally fly home to husband in Australia after heartbreaking two years apart

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Corrie Covid death fears as fans plead for popular character to be saved

Coronation Street fans have been loving newcomer Stu Carpenter since he arrived last month.

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A family from a paradise island 9,000 miles away are to return home after a U-turn by airline chiefs.

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Moderna CEO says vaccines likely less effective against Omicron

Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel has said Covid-19 vaccines are unlikely to be as effective against the Omicron variant of the coronavirus as they have been previously.

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Further information on deaths associated with COVID-19

The Ministry of Health is releasing further information on deaths associated with COVID-19.

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Health officials work to understand and contain omicron variant

CHERRY HILL, N.J. - Health officials across the globe are monitoring the spread of the omicron variant. They say it could cause a worldwide surge in new COVID cases.

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Covid-19 update: 6,990 new Covid cases reported, lowest in 551 days

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Chandigarh man tests positive for Covid-19 after returning from South Africa

COVID-19 in Chandigarh on Monday, news agency ANI reported.

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Alberta prepares for inevitable arrival of Omicron COVID-19 variant

As new cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant are emerging around the world, Alberta is bracing for its arrival and trying to get ahead of the spread.

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COVID-19: Alberta’s vaccination records website works again; probe into possible privacy breach ongoing

COVID-19 pandemic.“The technical problem has since been resolved, and the updated QR code vaccine record is now available for print or download at alberta.ca/covidrecords,” he said.Beginning Nov. 24, Albertans were supposed to be able to download a new version of their COVID-19 vaccine record QR code.

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Federal Reserve: Omicron variant could make supply chain backlog, inflation worse

WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says that the appearance of a new COVID-19 variant could slow the economy and hiring, while also raising uncertainty about inflation.The recent increase in delta cases and the emergence of the omicron variant "pose downside risks to employment and economic activity and increased uncertainty for inflation," Powell said Monday in prepared remarks to be delivered to the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday. The new variant could also worsen supply chain disruptions, he said.Powell's comments come after other Fed officials in recent weeks have said the central bank should consider winding down its ultra-low interest rate policies more quickly than it currently plans.

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Countries ramp up restrictions as more Omicron cases detected across the world

As more cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, also known as B.1.1.529, are detected around the world, several countries are imposing travel restrictions in hopes of slowing the spread. Mike Armstrong explains.

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Immunologist ‘not panicked’ as Canada confirms first cases of Omicron variant

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Holiday pandemic travel: TSA screens nearly 2.5M people on Sunday alone

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Deadly shooting of little girl by young cousin on Thanksgiving was 'an accident,' father says

SOUTH FULTON, Ga. - The father of a 5-year-old girl accidentally shot by her 3-year-old cousin on Thanksgiving says the shooting was an accident.South Fulton police say the gun went off in the Gardens at Camp Creek Apartments on Washington Road.Police say the 3-year-old child found the registered weapon under a sofa cushion and fired it into the chest of his 5-year-old cousin, Khalis Eberhart, killing her."I wasn't careless. My baby was shot.

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Omicron variant: CDC expands COVID-19 booster recommendation to all adults 18 and older

CDC news release. "Today, CDC is strengthening its recommendation on booster doses for individuals who are 18 years and older.

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Good Morning Britain star Alex Beresford ‘bedridden for days’ after contracting Covid as he details symptoms

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Alberta implements rapid COVID-19 testing at certain AHS sites

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COVID-19: Alberta Health Services president disappointed by unvaccinated staff

Alberta Health President Dr. Verna Yiu says she is disappointed that about 3,000 staff remain unvaccinated, necessitating a temporary rapid testing program at certain locations.

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86% of the eligible population fully vaccinated; 134 community cases; 89 people in hospital, 9 in ICU

There were 40,972 total doses administered yesterday, including 6,213 first doses and 11,862 second doses.

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COVID-19 testing site at Mohawk College in Hamilton to relocate

COVID-19 testing centre at Mohawk College to a new Mountain location next month.Public health says the former Future Shop location at 1565 Upper James St. near Rymal Road East will become the new hub on Dec.

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Pfizer is already working on Covid vaccine targeting Omicron variant: Pfizer CEO

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Show can’t go on: More performances of Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ KO’d over COVID

Broadway’s “Chicago” has canceled two more days of performances this week after several theater workers tested positive for COVID-19.On Saturday, the evening performance of the hit musical in Times Square’s Ambassador Theatre was put on hold after two workers at the West 49th Street venue tested positive for the virus, according to PlayBill.Now, performances that were scheduled for Monday and Tuesday have also been canceled.Performances will resume Thursday, Dec. 2, after a scheduled off day Dec.

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Omicron coronavirus variant needs 3 evolutionary surprises to wreak havoc

omicron coronavirus variant, but scientists already know enough to prescribe a rational response to the threat. As the world waits for data, there’s plenty of useful knowledge that comes from evolutionary biology.

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India’s spending helps fuel growth as risks from new Covid variant loom

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Impact of Omicron COVID-19 variant on travel

Just as countries around the world were loosening border restrictions, the newly detected coronavirus variant Omicron has many shutting their doors to travel. Caryn Lieberman reports.

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Ontario identifies other potential cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant

Ontario says four more possible cases of the new Omicron COVID variant are under investigation. Two cases in Ottawa were already announced Sunday.

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B.C. reports 970 new COVID-19 cases over three days, along with 11 deaths

B.C. has recorded 970 new cases of COVID-19 and 11 new deaths on Monday, November 29. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has the details and why the numbers are looking up.

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TTC extends deadline for employees to receive 2nd COVID-19 vaccine dose

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) says it is extending the deadline for employees to receive their second shot of a COVID-19 vaccine.In a letter sent to affected staff, the TTC’s director of employee relations said that those who receive and submit proof of their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by Friday will now have until Jan. 27 to get their second shot otherwise they will be fired the following day.During that time, they will be on unpaid leave but will be able to return once they receive both shots.Staff who are not fully vaccinated were placed on unpaid leave starting Nov.

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GMB star Alex Beresford urges caution as he becomes 'bedridden' with Covid-19

Good Morning Britain presenter Alex Beresford has revealed on social media that he has been 'bedridden' for over one week after contracting Covid-19, and that he is suffering from 'really bad' symptoms as a result of the virus.Alex, 41, shared his diagnosis on Twitter, saying: "Been in bed since last week with Covid."Feels like a really bad flu.

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Global Omicron COVID variant detections rise as experts seek answers

With the number of countries reporting the Omicron (B.1.1.529) COVID-19 variant rising steadily and viral activity increasing in South Africa, the global health community is closely watching for new clues about whether other countries will see similar rises and if the variant will behave differently than earlier versions.

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Manitoba’s COVID-19 numbers: November 29

Manitoba’s COVID-19 numbers for November 29.

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School nativities can go ahead despite Omicron Covid variant, says gov boss

Prime Minister Boris Johnson reckons we need even more donkeys, so holding the plays will boost his cause.The news came as a poll by Teacher Tapp suggests that 10% of primary schools will not be having a nativity.Arabella Skinner, of parent campaign group UsForThem, said: “Evidence now speaks to the harm we have wreaked on children’s education, welfare and health over the last 18 months."To cause them further damage through increased measures and cancellation of events should be unthinkable.”The news comes after commuters and shoppers have been told they could be slapped with fines over £6k if they refuse to follow the new guidelines from tomorrow.As well as shops, buses trains and trams, masks must also be worn in hairdressers, nail

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COVID-19: As cases rise in Elgin-Oxford, some municipalities will have capacity limits reinstated

COVID-19 case-rates in the region.Aylmer, Bayham, Blandford-Blenheim, Malahide, Norwich, South-West Oxford, Tillsonburg, and West Elgin will have capacity limits reinstated as of 12:01 a.m. Dec.

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Biden says no new lockdowns for Omicron COVID-19 variant

Today President Joe Biden addressed the nation on the Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant, a concerning strain of the COVID-19 virus first identified in South Africa late last week. Biden said the variant was a cause for concern—not panic—and cautioned that although newly placed travel restrictions will buy the county some time, the variant will likely soon be in the United States.

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Biden to discuss plans to alleviate supply chain woes, inflation ahead of holidays

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is set to speak at the White House on Wednesday to discuss the administration’s efforts to combat inflation for everyday costs, strengthen the nation’s supply chain and ensure well-stocked shelves ahead of the busy holiday season. The president was originally meant to make these remarks Monday afternoon but had to reschedule. As millions of Americans prepare for the holidays, supply chain backlogs could be a giant stumbling block for families trying to return to a sense of normality. On top of supply chain woes, inflation on gas prices, meat and other everyday items are putting the squeeze on Americans’ wallets. RELATED: US jobless claims lowest in 52 years On Monday, the president hosted a roundtable with

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WHO says omicron variant poses 'very high risk'

GENEVA - The World Health Organization warned Monday that the global risk from the omicron variant is "very high" based on early evidence, saying the mutated coronavirus could lead to surges with "severe consequences."The U.N. health agency, in a technical paper issued to member states, said "considerable uncertainties" remain about the variant that was first detected days ago in southern Africa.

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10% of kids aged 5-11 in Waterloo Region have now had a dose of COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine.Friday was the first day that clinics began providing shots to this age group. About 4,800 have received their first dose.

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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

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