India will recruit hundreds of former army medics to support its overwhelmed healthcare system, the defence ministry said on Sunday, as the country grapples with record COVID-19 infections and deaths amid calls for a complete nationwide lockdown.Some 400 medical officers are expected to serve on contract for a maximum of 11 months, the ministry said in a press release, adding that other defence doctors had also been contacted for online consultations.COVID-19 cases and deaths have been hitting records every two or three days.

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Most Canadian workers want mix of remote, office options post-pandemic, survey says

COVID-19 pandemic, but some have doubts about whether their employer can manage a hybrid workplace.KPMG LLP released the results of a workplace survey of more than 2,000 Canadians this week, which shows that 77 per cent of those polled want the options to work both remotely and in the office after the pandemic ends.Roughly three in five employees (63 per cent) said they want some kind of return to the physical office.While two-thirds of respondents said they were satisfied with their current work-from-home setup, that’s down from the 76 per cent of people who said the same thing in KPMG’s similar survey from July 2020.“We miss the social interaction, the buzz, the creativity of being at work,” says Leigh Harris, a management consultant with

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COVID-19: Here’s what outdoor amenities can reopen in Ontario on Saturday

COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday.Premier Doug Ford made the announcement alongside Health Minister Christine Elliott and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Williams from Queen’s Park.Though the bulk of the reopening begins on June 14 after the province hits 60 per cent of Ontarians vaccinated, outdoor amenities will be allowed to open and operate as of Saturday at 12:01 a.m.

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Hoyer disappointed with Cubs' COVID-19 vaccination rate

CHICAGO – Chicago Cubs executive Jed Hoyer is disappointed with the team's COVID-19 vaccination rate, and he isn't sure if it will ever reach Major League Baseball's threshold for relaxing some of its coronavirus protocols.

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B.C. premier, health officials to hold live COVID-19 briefing Thursday

COVID-19 update at 2 p.m. PT, Thursday.Global News will carry it live here, on our Facebook page and on BC1.

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Over 11,000 COVID vaccinations have been given in Waterloo Region in past 2 days

COVID-19 vaccines in the area, according to Waterloo Region’s vaccine distribution task force.On Thursday, the agency reported that there have now been 265,571 vaccination in the area, 5,754 more than it reported a day earlier.

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Edmonton beauty salon owners struggle with lockdown restrictions amid busy wedding, grad season

COVID-19 restrictions that Premier Jason Kenney announced on May 4.The government of Alberta ordered all personal wellness businesses in high-risk areas to close effective May 9 for a minimum of three weeks.Personal services include esthetics such as manicures, pedicures, waxing and tanning.

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What you can do and when under Ontario’s new 3-phase COVID-19 reopening plan

Ontario government has unveiled a three-phase COVID-19 reopening plan that will gradually guide the province as it emerges from a weeks-long stay-at-home order imposed on all regions.Premier Doug Ford, Health Minister Christine Elliott and Ontario’s chief medical officer of health Dr.

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Head of Ontario’s COVID-19 Science Advisory Council warns against reopening on June 2

Co-chair of the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Council Dr. Adalsteinn Brown cautioned against reopening too early on Thursday, stating during a press conference that reopening on June 2 would likely lead to a rise in cases that will likely subside later in the summer.

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COVID-19: Dubé outlines vaccination plan for Quebecers aged 12 to 17

During a news conference on Thursday, Health Minister Christian Dubé outlined how and when COVID-19 vaccines will be administered starting later this month for kids aged 12 to 17, calling the initiative “good news” in the fight against the pandemic.

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Dr. Brown calls variants of concern the COVID-19 pandemic ‘wild card’

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Over 2,850 new COVID-19 vaccines in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph

COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in the region as of Thursday morning.This is an increase of 2,862 doses from what was reported the previous day. Ontario can only have ‘good summer’ if COVID-19 vaccines continue, some measures remain, officials say Public health reports that 136,115 people have now been vaccinated, having received at least one dose, which translates into 53.3 per cent of the eligible population.

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Indian Wells tennis returns to California desert in October

The BNP Paribas Open is returning to the Southern California desert this fall after being knocked out of its usual March dates this year and last because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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As positivity rate falls under 4%, Florida reports 2,881 new COVID-19 cases

ORLANDO, Fla. – State health data shows Florida has seen a positivity rate under 5% for over 10 days, leading Orange County health officials to remain optimistic for new guidance on masks and social distancing.

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Public health bosses worried as Bury's Covid rates spike and Indian variant spreads

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EU deal on Covid pass paves way for summer travel

The European Parliament and European Union member states have reached a deal paving the way for a Covid-19 certificate that will help open up travel in Europe for the key summer season.

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COVID-19: New Brunswick boasts highest percentage of population vaccinated in Maritimes

between 25 and 29.And Prince Edward Island is booking for anyone 12 and over.New Brunswick also reported seven new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. Six of those cases are either close contacts of previously-reported cases or travel-related.

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Karnataka reports 28,869 new covid-19 cases, active cases fall further

BENGALURU : The daily coronavirus cases in Karnataka is witnessing a decline as the state registered 28,869 new infections, which was outnumbered by recoveries with 52,257 discharges. However the number of fatalities continued to remain high at 548, the health department said on Thursday.

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Covid-19 rates among children in Bolton highest they've been during entire pandemic

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Ontario can only have ‘good summer’ if COVID-19 vaccines continue, some measures remain: officials

COVID-19 vaccinations and some public health measures until mid-June “can help ensure a good summer.”On Thursday, the science advisory table released modelling documents that indicated cases, test positivity and hospitalization rates are declining. It also said due to current public health measures “control of the pandemic is improving.”However, officials also noted that “school reopening will create an increase in cases” but that this “may be manageable.”They also said outdoor activities are much safer than indoor activities and should be encouraged.

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw to provide COVID-19 update for Alberta Thursday afternoon

COVID-19 update on Thursday afternoon.Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to hold a news conference at 3:30 p.m., which will be streamed live in this story post.

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NY offering unvaccinated chance to win $5 million in exchange for COVID shot

NEW YORK - In an effort to encourage more New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the state is offering scratch-off lottery tickets and a chance to win $5 million. The tickets, which are typically sold for $20 at retailers, will be free. The 'Vax & Scratch' program will run May 24-28 from 8 a.m.

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Hamilton reports 141 new COVID-19 cases, specialist concerned about variants amid reopening

Ontario government set to unveil a gradual COVID-19 reopening plan after a weeks-long stay-at-home order, a Toronto epidemiologist is suggesting that the province needs to be careful to not trade a great summer for a bad fall.Dr. Colin Furness, epidemiologist and associate professor with the University of Toronto says he expects several million people in Ontario will not be vaccinated by the end of the summer based on the speed of the current programs which will leave many susceptible to aggressive variants.“So in September, we’re going to have four or five million susceptible people and a very aggressive variant that could produce a very ugly wave if we let it,” Furness told Global News.

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COVID-19: Quebec wants to offer teens first vaccination dose by end of June

COVID-19 immunization rollout ramps up.Health Minister Christian Dubé outlined during a news conference Thursday how and when shots will be administered starting later this month, calling the initiative “good news” in the fight against the pandemic.Children can start getting vaccinated as early as this Friday at Montreal’s two drive-thru vaccination sites at the city’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve racetrack and the Trudeau International AirportAppointments can be made starting May 25 at mass inoculation sites across Quebec for children in that age group.

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Alberta watching no-show vaccine appointments after social media claims of false bookings

COVID-19 vaccination no-shows following claims on social media that some people are booking several times to try to stop others from getting a shot.The agency says in a tweet that it shared the information with police and is making sure participating pharmacies are aware of the claims.AHS is aware of individuals on social media claiming to have booked multiple COVID-19 vaccination appointments in an attempt to prevent other Albertans from receiving their dose. We've shared with law enforcement & are ensuring participating pharmacies are aware of these claims.— Alberta Health Services (@AHS_media) May 19, 2021AHS says it has ways to prevent double bookings online or over the phone.

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2 AstraZeneca doses could be up to 90% effective against COVID-19: study

Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine may be around 85 to 90 per cent effective against symptomatic disease, Public Health England (PHE) said on Thursday, while cautioning that it did not yet have enough data to be conclusive.Britain has suffered one of the worst death tolls globally from the pandemic, but has also had one of the fastest vaccine rollouts, generating a lot of data about the use of the shots in real-world settings.It was the first country to roll out AstraZeneca’s vaccine, which faced questions over the construction of its clinical trials, the efficacy of the vaccine and the optimal gap between doses of its shot.

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Manitoba reports record-setting daily COVID-19 case count, 3 deaths

COVID-19 case count and health officials say another three Manitobans with the virus have died.In a release the province said 603 new infections had been identified as of Thursday morning. Manitoba premier says further COVID-19 restrictions coming The province’s previous highest daily case count — 593 infections — was reported Nov.

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Nova Scotia reports 65 new COVID-19 cases, more than 180 recoveries

COVID-19: Vaccine eligibility now open for Nova Scotians aged 25 to 29 The release said one of the central zone cases involves a staff member at Glasgow Hall, a long-term care facility in Dartmouth. As well, another case was reported at the My Cape Breton Home for Seniors in North Sydney.“At the direction of public health and as an added precaution, residents and staff from the affected units at both facilities are being tested,” the release said.

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Beachside town mayors urge Ontarians to stay home this May 24 weekend

long weekend, be sure they don’t include a trip to southwestern Ontario’s beaches.That’s the hope from a pair of beachside town mayors who are urging would-be daytrippers to stay home as the province gears up for another May 24 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Hispanic leader teams up with college, hospital to mitigate racial disparities among COVID-19 vaccinations

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The Florida Technical College Kissimmee campus will host a free COVID-19 vaccine event Friday with Spanish-speaking staff on site.

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It’s official: Sanderson Sisters will reunite for ‘Hocus Pocus 2’

Some call it the best Halloween movie of all time and it’s getting a sequel.

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Largest container ship hits East Coast as ports see surge

BAYONNE, N.J. – With the sun gleaming off the Manhattan skyline in the distance, the massive ship passed slowly underneath the Bayonne Bridge on Thursday morning, tooting its horn to the delight of about two dozen onlookers on the bridge deck hundreds of feet up.

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Experts say CDC missed mark on COVID mask guidance

When Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, announced last week that fully vaccinated Americans no longer had to wear masks in most indoor settings unless local mandates dictate so, many public health experts scratched their heads and braced themselves for what they knew would be a confusing moment in America's battle against COVID-19.

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The LGBT+ Center Orlando seeking participants for blood donation study

ORLANDO, Fla. – Nearly five years after the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub, three of the largest blood centers in the country have launched a study to potentially allow gay and bisexual men to become donors more easily.

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Tamil Nadu reports record 35,579 Covid-19 cases, 397 deaths on a single day

Tamil Nadu declares Black Fungus as notifiable disease under Epidemic ActThe Tamil Nadu government on Thursday declared Black Fungus (mucormycosis) a notifiable disease under the Public Health Act, state's Health Secy J Radhakrishna said."Luckily, we've officially only 9 reported cases & all are stable.

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West Bengal registers record 162 COVID deaths, 19,091 fresh cases

KOLKATA : West Bengal's Covid-19 death toll rose to 13,895 on Thursday after record 162 fatalities were reported, the health department said in a bulletin.It said that 19,091 fresh cases of infection took the tally 12,09,958.In the last 24 hours, 18,910 people recovered from the disease in the state, improving the discharge rate slightly to 87.98 per cent.West Bengal currently has 1,31,510 active cases.Since Wednesday, at least 70,638 samples were tested for Covid-19 in West Bengal, the bulletin added. Never miss a story! Stay connected and informed with Mint.

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Two AstraZeneca Covid shots could be 85-90% effective: Report

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AP Interview: Hamas official says 'no shortage of missiles'

BEIRUT – A senior Hamas official said in an interview Thursday that he expects a cease-fire between the group’s Gaza branch and Israel within a day, but warned that Hamas has “no shortage of missiles.”

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Masks will be optional during summer classes at Marion County Public Schools

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Students will not be required to wear face coverings or masks during summer classes at Marion County Public Schools after a unanimous vote from the school board.

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Big gaps in vaccine rates across the US worry health experts

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – A steady crowd of people flowed into the New England Patriots' stadium for their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine this week in Massachusetts, which is nearing its goal of vaccinating more than 4 million and plans to close its biggest clinics in little more than a month.

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Meghan McCain Joy Behar Get In Heated Battle Over Covid Vaccines, Forcing Whoopi To Step In — Watch

You know it’s a good day on The View when Whoopi Goldberg has had enough. Joy Behar and Meghan McCain got into one of their patented screaming matches on the May 20 episode of the daytime talk show, this time duking it out over the COVID-19 vaccine. While both women are on the same side when it comes to getting the vaccine, they don’t quite agree about the efficacy of the vaccine rollout.

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Sonia Gandhi urges PM: Admit kids of those died in Covid-19 in Navodaya Vidyalayas

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UK regulator says Pfizer Covid vaccine can be stored 31 days in fridge

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Mylab launches DIY covid-19 test kit at Rs250 as ICMR allows self-testing

₹250 without a prescription from local pharmacies and online channel partners, the company said in a statement.“The company will start shipping out tests within a few days.

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Covid testing capacity to be ramped up to 45 lakh tests per day, home kits to be available in 3-4 days

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Covid-19 crisis: India seeing decline in case positivity for last 2 weeks, says govt

coronavirus case positivity for 10 weeks, a decline has been reported since the last two weeks, the Centre said today.The number of districts reporting a decline in case positivity increased from 210 in April 29-May 5 to 303 districts on May 13-19.As per reports, seven states have over 25% case positivity, while 22 states have more than 15% case positivity, the Centre added.The country witnessed a consistent upward trend in weekly tests for Covid-19 since mid-February and average daily tests increased by 2.3 times in 12 weeks, it said.50% people still do not wear a maskThe Union Health Ministry on Thursday said that 50%people still do not wear a mask while 64% of the people who do wear masks, do not cover the nose, according to a study.At a

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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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