United States Postal Service. The bottom line: less is more.FILE - A U.S. Postal Service (USPS) worker wearing a protective mask and Santa Claus hat pulls a cart of mail through snow in New York, U.S., on Thursday, Dec.

17, 2020. Under federal regulations, you can "tip" your mail carrier with a gift that is worth $20 or less per occasion, this includes Christmas, according to the USPS.Federal employees are not allowed to accept gifts that are worth more than $50 from any customer during one calendar year period.

You cannot tip cash and cash equivalents, such as checks or gift cards that can be exchanged for cash, in any amount, according to the USPS.So if you plan to show your appreciation to your mail carrier this holiday amid the ongoing.

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California reimplementing statewide indoor mask mandate

LOS ANGELES - California is issuing an indoor mask mandate statewide for over the Christmas holiday, citing a 47% increase in COVID-19 case rates across the state since Thanksgiving, State Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly announced Monday.The mandate will require everyone in California to mask up indoors, regardless of vaccination status, from December 15 through January 15.Get your top stories delivered daily! Sign up for FOX 11’s Fast 5 newsletter. And, get breaking news alerts in the FOX 11 News app. Download for iOS or Android.The new order will also require those who have not been vaccinated to show proof of a negative COVID-19 antigen test within one day of the event or a negative PCR test within two days of the

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Canada’s health-care system braces for impact from Omicron

Cases of the Omicron variant are rising across Canada, triggering fears hospitals could once again become overwhelmed. Jamie Mauracher explains doctors’ warnings to Canadians, and the urgent message to Ottawa from chief public health officer Dr.

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COVID-19: Holiday travel is safe, scientist says — as long as you’re cautious about Omicron

An epidemiologist says it’s safe to travel this holiday season, even with the Omicron and Delta variants around — provided you’re fully vaccinated and very cautious.

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Booster eligibility expands to 50+ in Ontario

On the day booster eligibility expanded in Ontario, some health experts say a third dose may not be enough to stop Omicron. Erica Vella has more.

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Manitoba asks feds to send ICU nurses amid worsening COVID-19 health care crisis

COVID-19.In a statement sent late Monday, a provincial spokesperson said the province has asked the federal government to provide 15 to 30 ICU nurses for roughly six weeks. Manitoba ICU doctor pens open letter aimed at repairing ‘failing’ critical care services They said the request was made over the weekend and officials are still waiting to hear back from the federal government.The request comes as a group of doctors called for military help for hospitals in an open letter to the government obtained by Global News,The letter, signed by 10 physicians in areas including critical care and rheumatology, is the latest signal that intensive care units are hard-pressed to keep up with caseloads.“Our critical-care services are failing.

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Only one Scottish MP will support Boris Johnson covid vote in Commons and he isn't a Tory

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Rapid Omicron spread prompts rise in UK COVID alert level

The United Kingdom yesterday raised its COVID-19 alert to its second highest level, due to a rapid rise in Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant cases that appears likely to put more pressure on an already strained health system.

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60% of Americans fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in 1 year

COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for use in the United States for 1 year, and despite being free and widely available, only 60.8% of Americans are fully vaccinated against the virus, while 72% have at received at least one dose of vaccine, and 26.6% have received a booster dose.

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News Scan for Dec 13, 2021

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11% of Covid cases due to Omicron variant - NPHET

The National Public Health Emergency Team estimates that 11% of Covid-19 cases in Ireland are now due to the Omicron variant.

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City of Toronto delays return to office after province issues new public health advice

City of Toronto office staff will continue to work remotely come January.In a news release issued Monday, the City said it is delaying its return to office plans, which affects around 25 per cent of the City’s workforce.The statement said the decision was made after Ontario’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Kieran Moore released new public health advice on Friday advising employers to allow staff to work from home when possible.

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COVID-19: New Brunswick confirms several cases of Omicron variant in province

New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell announced on Monday that the province had confirmed its first cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, which she said were related to an outbreak at St.

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COVID-19 Omicron variant suspected to have infected 9 Waterloo sports teams

COVID-19 cases of the Omicron variant in the region connected to nine teams from the area, with more expected.Over the weekend, the agency announced that there had been suspected cases connected to a pair of hockey teams that were suspected to be of the Omicron variant. The teams had recently travelled to Ajax, Markham and London.

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COVID-19: Saskatchewan NDP calls on government for booster shot against Omicron

Saskatchewan NDP is calling on the provincial government to push to have people vaccinated with a booster shot to protect against the Omicron COVID-19 variant. NDP Leader Ryan Meili wants the province to have a roadmap ahead of time and to have a schedule for booster shots for Saskatchewan residents.“We need to make sure people are getting those booster doses.

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COVID-19: Nova Scotia reinstating certain public health measures amid Omicron spread

Nova Scotia is reintroducing some public health measures amid the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, the province’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang announced on Monday.

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Omicron COVID-19 variant outlook for Canada has feds ‘very concerned,’ Trudeau says

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government is “very concerned” by the latest projections about the Omicron COVID-19 variant in Canada.Those projections, made by chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam on Friday, suggest that Canada is on track to experience a COVID-19 resurgence — one that could worsen if the Omicron variant tightens its grip on the country.“We are, obviously, very concerned with the numbers Dr.

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Machine Gun Kelly says he’s “new to being vulnerable” about his mental health outside of his songs

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Viral gift wrapping hacks for this holiday season

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Manitoba reports 478 new COVID-19 cases, 8 deaths in 3 days

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Coca-Cola recalls various Minute Maid drinks due to the presence of foreign matter

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Omicron alert sees NHS ramp up Covid vaccine booster service in Ayrshire

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Mum fears her son, 10, will kill himself if he doesn't receive mental health support

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2,000 bookings made in 1st hour in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph for 50+ COVID-19 booster

COVID-19 vaccines on Monday morning as residents 50 and older who received their second shot at least six months ago became eligible for a booster dose.The portal opened for appointments at around 8 a.m. and a spokesperson said about 2,000 bookings were made in the first hour.Outside of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph, things weren’t so smooth with Ontario’s booking system appearing to have crashed.

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Pennsylvania's acting health secretary, Alison Beam, to step down

Pennsylvania's Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam. (The Office of Governor Tom Wolf) HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania's acting health secretary will resign her post and depart the Wolf administration at the end of December, the governor's office announced Monday.Alison Beam had served in an acting role since January, when Democratic Gov.

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COVID-19: Quebec adds 1,628 new cases, 3 deaths as hospitalizations jump

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India plans to produce 5 billion doses of Covid vaccines next year: Piyush Goyal

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Scots Omicron cases rise to 186 as Public Health Scotland publish latest Covid infection rate data

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Julia Bradbury issues moving health update amid 'challenging time' in breast cancer battle

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NJ police arrest Grinch for stealing 'holiday cheer'

VERONA, N.J. - Police at a New Jersey department have arrested the Grinch for attempting to steal ‘holiday cheer’.The arrest was made Sunday afternoon by the Verona Police Department. "The Grinch was apprehended in Verona today attempting to steal holiday cheer," police explained.In a short video, the Grinch is shown with his hands behind his back as he's being led away by an officer. A crowd at the scene can be heard telling the Grinch "bye bye" and laughing at the event. It is not known if any charges were pressed at this time. ___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Elizabeth Hurley, 56, Rocks A Bikini On The Beach As She Celebrates Getting The COVID Booster

Usually, Elizabeth Hurley doesn’t need a reason to wear a bikini. The 56-year-old actress and swimwear mogul will toss on a two-piece or model the latest entry in her Elizabeth Hurley Beach line. However, on Dec. 10, she had a particular motivation to bask in the sun: she had gotten a COVID-19 booster shot. “Yeeeessssss!” Liz captioned the photo of her in a leopard-print two-piece, her arms outstretched in a moment of jubilation. “Covid booster today. Thank you [heart emoji].”

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Covid-19: India's vaccination coverage has crossed 133.79 crore, says Centre

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Lorraine Kelly shares health worries after weight gain

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'I'd have been dead long ago' Actor Michael Caine credits diet for health at 88

BAFTA award, but a Golden Globe and Oscar as well. Off screen, the actor has spoken out publicly about his health, and the fears he has in regards to growing older.

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Omicron quarantine halts in-person classes at 2 London, Ont. secondary schools

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Lorraine Kelly shares health fears in announcement to fans

an announcement to fans. The Scottish TV host took to social media site Twitter to share her sluggishnss after feeling "tired".

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Elon Musk named Time’s 2021 Person of the Year

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man who leads electric car maker Tesla and rocket company SpaceX, as its 2021 Person of the Year.Musk was given the title "for creating solutions to an existential crisis, for embodying the possibilities and the perils of the age of tech titans, for driving society’s most daring and disruptive transformations," Time editor-in-chief and CEO Edward Felsenthal wrote.FILE - Tesla CEO Elon Musk talks during a tour of the plant of the future foundry of the Tesla Gigafactory on Aug. 13, 2021, in Grünheide near Berlin, Germany.

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Omicron COVID-19 variant linked to 2 hockey teams in Cambridge: Waterloo Public Health

Ontario residents aged 50 and older can book COVID booster shots In the other, a Cambridge Roadrunners team played in a tournament that was held in the Ajax-Markham area and that has been connected to an outbreak of 20 cases.On Saturday, Waterloo Public Health said it was following up with players from both teams as well as close contacts to advise them to stay home and quarantine until test results are available.The agency says it is awaiting results of whole genomic sequencing but it appears likely that these are Omicron clusters.Waterloo Public Health says that four cases connected with the Hespeler Shamrocks and another linked to the Cambridge Roadrunners have screened positive for a marker that increases the likelihood that it’s the

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When is Nicola Sturgeon's next Covid update and what she is expected to say

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Scotland's top nine areas with confirmed cases of Omicron as Covid variant spreads

There are now nine areas of Scotland with confirmed cases of the new Omicron Covid variant, according to the latest figures.

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16-year-old boy shot to death in Camden, police say

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Ontario residents aged 50 and older can book COVID booster shots

COVID-19 booster doses starting today if six months have passed since receiving their second shots.The provincial vaccine booking portal will open for appointments at 8 a.m.People can also book shots by phone, through local public health units using their own booking systems and at some pharmacies and primary care clinics. Ontario expands eligibility for 3rd COVID booster shots to those aged 50 and older Booster eligibility will open up to all adults on Jan.

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How to book Covid booster jab in Scotland as rollout extended to more age groups

More Scots are now eligible to book their Covid booster jab amid concerns over the Omicron variant in Scotland.

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1,000 Dumfries and Galloway pupils sent home from schools amid coronavirus scares

Around 1,000 pupils have been sent home from Dumfries and Galloway schools this term amid Covid scares.

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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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