1, he drove from Lethbridge to Prince George to launch a new division of his trucking company and prepare accommodations for his drivers.But when he arrived, he told his kids he felt exhausted.“He felt like he just needed to sleep, to get rested up,” explained his daughter, Jennifer Bradley.“His speech was really laboured, so when we talked to himt, it was very hard for him to speak.”Bradley was at home in St.

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Reports: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson tests positive for COVID-19

BALTIMORE – Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has tested positive for COVID-19, according to multiple media outlets.Last year's NFL MVP is the biggest star to become infected by the virus.The Baltimore Sun and ESPN, both citing unidentified sources, reported that Jackson was among four more Ravens players to test positive Thursday.Outside linebacker Pernell McPhee was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, joining running backs Mark Ingram and J.K. Dobbins and defensive tackle Brandon Williams.

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At least 5 dead after fire breaks out at Indian hospital treating COVID-19 patients

coronavirus patients in western India, killing at least five of them and injuring 28 others.Police officer K.N. Bhukan said fire engines restricted the blaze to one floor of the hospital and extinguished it within 30 minutes.

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U.K. to assess AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine as questions swirl over data

British government said Friday it has formally asked the country’s medicines regulator to assess whether a coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University should be authorized for use.The step comes amid questions about preliminary results from trials of the jab, after the company and the university acknowledged that the most encouraging part of their findings stemmed from a dosing error. AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing error raises questions U.K.

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Not going to take coronavirus vaccine, it's my right: Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro

Covid-19 vaccine. "I'm telling you, I'm not going to take it.

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Delhi night curfew: HC asks Delhi govt to decide urgently to contain Covid-19

Delhi High Court (HC) has asked the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government to take a call immediately without delay as to whether night curfew should be imposed in the entire national capital or just some parts of it amid a huge Covid-19 surge.The HC has also asked the Delhi government to decide whether other measures are needed to contain coronavirus in the capital territory.The remark of the division bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Subramonium Prasad came after the HC asked the Kejriwal government as to whether it is proposing to follow up the request made to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India."It is now for the Delhi government to take a call on whether night curfew is required to be imposed in Delhi or some parts of Delhi

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Venezuelan refugee Kenney cited in COVID-19 news conference says interaction was less dramatic

A post shared by Food Truck & Restaurant (@arepasranch)De La Torre said Kenney got her feelings right.She said it’s true that the couple put their money into the business and closing the economy would be bad for them. But she understands it’s about people’s health, which is what she told Kenney.“What I said is, ‘There has to be a balance between the economy and the health.

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Horgan asked about political interference in B.C. COVID response

Global’s Keith Baldrey reports on Premier John Horgan being asked if his government has ever interfered politically with B.C.’s COVID-19 response.

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Australia COVID-19 hotspot goes 28 days infection-free after long lockdown

COVID-19 hotspot, said on Friday it has gone 28 days without detecting any new infections, a benchmark widely cited as eliminating the virus from the community.The state also has zero active cases after the last COVID-19 patient was discharged from hospital this week, a far cry from August when Victoria recorded more than 700 cases in one day and active infections totaled nearly 8,000.

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Colorado-USC canceled by COVID cases; Buffs book SDSU

LOS ANGELES – No. 19 Southern California’s scheduled home game Saturday against unbeaten Colorado has been canceled due to positive COVID-19 tests for the Trojans.Colorado (2-0) immediately booked a replacement game against San Diego State in Boulder on Saturday afternoon.In a statement Thursday night, the Pac-12 said USC (3-0) didn’t have the minimum number of scholarship players available at a specific position group as a result of at least two positive COVID-19 cases and the resulting isolation of additional players under contact tracing protocols.

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Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon tests positive for COVID-19

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has tested positive for COVID-19, the latest governor to test positive for the disease this year. "Governor Mark Gordon received results today of a COVID-19 test that showed he is positive for the virus," the governor's office said in a statement.

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Hospitalized teacher from shuttered, COVID-stricken Surrey school speaks out

COVID-19 is back home, and sharing her story.Darlene Lourenco teaches at Cambridge Elementary, the Surrey school that was closed for two weeks amid an outbreak of the virus.She spent two weeks in hospital, more than half of it in the intensive care unit.“I wasn’t on a ventilator but I was on ever-increasing oxygen,” she told Global News.“It’s not just a flu.

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Trudeau unable to answer premiers’ questions on coronavirus vaccine rollout: sources

Justin Trudeau was unable to provide more details on how a coronavirus vaccine will be rolled out across the country early next year during a call with Canada’s premiers Thursday, sources told Global News.According to several people in various premiers’ offices, Trudeau was reluctant to provide details when asked about federal contracts with vaccine makers, including shipments and delivery commitments for initial doses of a vaccine.Trudeau also didn’t provide a clear answer when premiers asked who will be paying for vaccine doses and their distribution, according to the sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss details of a private call.

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COVID-19 Community Transmission

Community transmission continues to play a major role in Manitoba’s Covid-19 cases. Will Reimer reports.

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Edmonton restaurant struggles amid ever-changing pandemic restrictions

Some Edmonton retailers welcome Alberta’s new COVID-19 restrictions “We are once again pivoting with the restrictions that were announced earlier this week. We had lengthy discussions with our management teams and our entire Chartier family and we’ve made the decision to continue in house dining until the end of this week,” Cheverie said.The self-imposed change was made to keep the restaurant’s staff safe from COVID-19, while also trying to balance the new restrictions with the reality of operating a business.“It’s challenging to have so many things out of your control, but we are reminded why we are doing this on a daily basis,” Cheverie said.

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Coronavirus cases surge across Canada as vaccine still months away

coronavirus cases and 89 deaths on Thursday. It is the third-highest daily case increase on record in the country.Canada now has reported 352,778 cases and 11,799 deaths total.Today’s numbers come as it was revealed that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate could be approved in Canada by the end of the year.

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Saskatchewan sports associations concerned over new provincial COVID-19 restrictions

Sports associations from across Saskatchewan are raising concerns with the province’s latest restrictions which will impact how people can participate in recreational activities.The restrictions, which are set to take place on Nov. 27, will see all sport, recreation and group activities suspended for all age groups.

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw calls leaked public health meeting recordings a ‘personal betrayal’

Dr. Deena Hinshaw said she was “profoundly disappointed” after audio recordings of civil servants and elected officials disagreeing over COVID-19 were leaked. As Julia Wong explains, Alberta’s top doctor called it a personal betrayal.

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Leaked recordings renew calls for Alberta’s top doctor to be more independent

Audio recordings of civil servants, including Dr. Deena Hinshaw, and elected officials were leaked on Thursday.

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As number of COVID-19 cases rises in Alberta, so does tension over world junior championship

The Canadian Press.“We do need to give people some satisfaction and happiness where we’re able to, but I am concerned with this tournament. With Alberta’s numbers as high as they are, it’s difficult to endorse this.“The number of cases that we now have is completely different than what we had then.”Alberta had 1,386 active cases Aug.

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Health Matters: COVID-19 infections & health care workers’ mental health

Health Matters November 26: A University of Alberta-led study looks at COVID-19 infection rates in health care workers – and how the pandemic affects their mental health. Plus a mental illness survivor gives back with Blankets of Love.

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Alberta students with disabilities exempt from online learning

The Alberta government says students with disabilities will be able to remain in the classroom. This as others in grades seven to 12 move to online learning next week. Nicole Stillger has more.

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COVID-19: Black Friday brings new safety measures at Calgary malls

This holiday season will be even more crucial than usual for retailers struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. As Gil Tucker reports, Calgary malls are taking new steps to try to keep shoppers safe.

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Coronavirus: Saskatchewan restaurant, venue owners react to new health measures

restaurant and venue owners and stakeholders are serving up mixed reactions to new restrictions announced by the provincial government Wednesday.“I feel that it’s a big letdown for us, for sure,” Justin Linder, owner of the Rotisserie in Regina, told Global Regina Thursday afternoon.“We already have all the precautions in place to keep people safe. Now we’re going to be lucky to put 30 to 40 people in there at a time.“I mean, this is a big blow for us.”As part of a suite of new COVID-19 prevention measures effective Nov.

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Alberta fitness studios confused by COVID-19 restrictions on group classes, workouts

Some Alberta fitness studios are struggling to make sense of the new COVID-19 restrictions which don’t seem to add up. Depending on the size of the facility, groups can still get together and workout, but the coach has to be kept on the outside.

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Lethbridge fitness studio offers rent-a-bike program during COVID-19 restrictions

Kelleen Tait relies on her weekly workout sessions to keep grounded and manage her stress.“During the first lockdown, I didn’t know what to do.”With new Alberta gym capacity restrictions in place, she’s found a way to keep moving: a rent-a-bike program and virtual spin classes from local studio UNITE YQL. Alberta enacts 2nd COVID-19 state of public health emergency.

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Ottawa finalizes deals with five COVID-19 vaccine makers

There are new details about the federal government’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan. David Akin looks at which companies have finalized deals with Ottawa, when Canadians could get innoculated, and who will be first in line.

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Coronavirus cases spike at Saskatoon Correctional Centre

COVID-19 cases at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre are soaring, with 72 new cases reported Thursday. Anna McMillan has the details.

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St. Joe’s investigating COVID-19 outbreak at Hamilton long-term care home

COVID-19 outbreak in the city has received a compliance order from public health.Hamilton Continuing Care has received a Section 29.2 order that requires it to let staff from St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton respond to the outbreak by investigating, monitoring, and ensuring the facility is complying with infection prevention and control measures.A COVID-19 outbreak at the facility that was declared Oct.

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Family in mourning after 40-year-old Edmontonian dies of COVID-19

The human toll of COVID-19 is growing in Alberta, the province with the most active cases. Heather Yourex-West has the story of Ricky Lam, a 40-year-old Edmonton man who died days after contracting the virus.

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7 cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation

There are seven cases of COVID-19 to report in managed isolation in New Zealand today. There are no new cases in the community.

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Auto firms overcome covid, China hurdles

India’s leading automakers and their parts suppliers have managed to nearly overcome the supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic and deteriorating bilateral ties between New Delhi and Beijing, three industry executives said.Parts supplies have recovered to almost 85-90% of pre-covid levels while imports of components from China and other countries have also returned to near-normal levels, barring a few items, the executives said.India imposed stiff curbs on Chinese imports after a border clash in June between Indian and Chinese troops led to the death of 20 Indian soldiers.

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Respiratory failure in COVID-19 usually not driven by cytokine storm

Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.Dr. Mudd says that despite weak evidence, scientists have established the idea that surges in cytokine levels cause respiratory failure in COVID-19.

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Doctor recreates harrowing last minutes of Covid patient's life in chilling video

coronavirus patient as they are given intubation. Narrating the video in full PPE, he says: "This is what it looks like when you breathe 40 times a minute and have an oxygen level that’s dipping well below 80."Pulling out a torch and an intubation tube, he adds: "This is what it’s going to look like."I hope that the last moments of your life don't look like this."Continuing his solemn warning, he says: "Because this is what you’ll see at the end of your life if we don’t start wearing masks when we're out in public."Because I promise you, this will be what you see."I promise you, this is what your mother, or your father, or your children when they get Covid disease, will see at the end of their lives.

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SHA adds new staffing measures to combat rising COVID-19 hospitalizations

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has announced a number of staffing changes to help fight rising COVID-19 hospitalizations.

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Potential exposure to COVID-19 reported at various locations in Halifax

COVID-19 at six locations across Halifax on Thursday.Nova Scotia Health Public Health is asking that anyone who visited or worked at the following locations on the specified date and time to immediately self-isolate and contact 811 to arrange for COVID-19 testing, regardless of whether or not they have COVID-19 symptoms.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]According to N.S.

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New Saskatchewan COVID-19 restrictions good, but more needed: doctor

Dr. Hassan Masri, one of the hundreds of doctors who signed an open letter to Premier Scott Moe calling for stronger COVID-19 restrictions, said the latest guidelines still don’t go far enough.

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Alberta to introduce COVID-19 rapid testing in December

Alberta health minister, Tyler Shandro announces details of a COVID-19 rapid testing pilot that will roll out in December.

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Alberta records 1,077 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 deaths on Thursday

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw announces the province saw 1,077 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday, while also recording 10 more deaths from the disease.

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New Saskatchewan COVID-19 restrictions good, but more needed: Saskatoon doctor

COVID-19.“I certainly think that some of the more restrictive measures are a really good thing. I think that more could be done and should be done and should be done immediately,” Dr.

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Calgary dance studio hosts seniors Christmas card drive

COVID-19 pandemic.Kinder Studios closed for in-person classes on Nov. 12 and, to make the best of a bad situation, the studio decided to encourage its students to create hand-made Christmas cards for seniors in the community.

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B.C. reports record 887 new COVID-19 cases, another 13 deaths

COVID-19 on Thursday.For the second day in a row, the province reported a record 13 deaths.B.C. has now reported 121 COVID-19 deaths in November alone, nearly a third of its 384 total fatalities.

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B.C. lagging behind all other provinces on COVID-19 transparency, says data scientist

COVID-19 data and release it to the public in a clear and convenient way, according to a Vancouver-based data scientist.“I would probably say B.C. is by far the worst when it comes to releasing data looking across Canada,” Jens von Bergmann told Global News.

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COVID-19: Dr. Deena Hinshaw calls leaked cabinet meeting recordings a ‘personal betrayal’

COVID-19 response team.“The confidential, internal conversations have been shared – actions that are a violation of the public service oath and code of conduct. This is a personal betrayal, and a betrayal of the trust that our hard-working team has placed in each other,” Alberta’s chief medical officer of health said ahead of her provincial COVID-19 update.CBC News published the leaked recordings on Thursday, which appear to highlight tensions between Hinshaw and the Alberta government pandemic response team.

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Worried families stage protest outside Maimonides over COVID-19 outbreak

Families of residents at the Maimonides Geriatric Centre are stepping up the pressure on the government in an attempt to get the COVID-19 outbreak under control.

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University of Manitoba students propose ‘compassionate grading’ amid pandemic

University of Manitoba faculty ratifies wage agreement; strike off table for 2020 “What happened in the winter of 2020 was students were able to select one of three options — keep your grade, exclude it from the GPA or take it as a pass or fail, and that was available for all their classes,” said Kristin Smith, UMSU’s vice president of advocacy.“Online learning in the fall simply hasn’t improved enough from when COVID first hit us in the winter.”The proposal went to the university’s COVID-19 steering committee Thursday, a communications staffer said in an email.Meanwhile, Brandon University introduced a compassionate grading system this week.“A student who obtains a satisfactory standing grade on a course can convert that letter grade

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Top 12 questions and answers from Global BC’s town hall with Adrian Dix and Dr. Bonnie Henry

COVID-19 pandemic.The province’s latest round of measures to curb transmission were one of the many topics discussed during the one-hour event, hosted by News Hour at 6 anchors Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui.Here are some of their answers to questions from people across the province. Responses have been edited and abridged for clarity.

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Spike in COVID-19 cases renews parent concerns about keeping Halifax-area schools open

COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise in the Halifax area, some parents say the provincial government should shut down local schools until the worst of the second wave passes.More than 150 people responded to the question from Global News on the Facebook page, Nova Scotia Parents for Public Education. Many said the education department should close schools in the province’s epicentre of the pandemic — the Halifax Regional Municipality — until Christmas or later.Others, however, argued facilities should remain open for children’s mental health, and some called for additional online learning resources that give children the option of staying home.

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Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
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