Nine are in Eastern Zone, nine in Western Zone and two in Northern Zone.There were also 103 recoveries since Saturday.A tenth patient at a non-COVID unit at the Halifax Infirmary site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre has tested positive.

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₹808 cr claims to kin of healthcare workers who died of covid: Minister

₹808 crore to families of 1,616 deceased healthcare workers from 33 states and UTs, who were involved in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

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Sri Lanka to consider vaccinating kids below 12

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry said that it is conducting a study on the possibility of vaccinating children below the age of 12.Deputy Director-General of Health Services, Dr. G.

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International tensions causing higher gas prices stateside, experts say

PHILADELPHIA - Gas prices continue to climb across the nation as experts claim rising tensions at the Russia-Ukraine border is pushing up the cost of crude oil. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of gas jumped roughly 7 cents last week. Closer to home, AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.44."Financially, yeah, it hurts," said Fatima Robinson, a Lyft driver from Fairmount.

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CHOP endorses optional masks in school districts with low COVID-19 numbers

PHILADELPHIA - As a winter surge of COVID-19 cases brought on by the highly-infectious Omicron variant continues to recede, some states have set a deadline for lifting mask mandates in schools. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stood by its recommendation for students to wear masks in school, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said this week that individual districts will have the power to set mask rules after Mar.

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DWP updates PIP guidance for assessments involving people with mental health conditions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced significant changes to its guidance for health professionals carrying out Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments across the UK.

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India adds 71,765 new cases of coronavirus, 1,217 deaths in 24 hrs

coronavirus cases have surged to 41,610,976. On the other hand, the fatalities count has surged to 5,05,279, which accounts for 1.19% of the total caseload.

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With declining Covid-19 cases, restrictions to be eased in Kerala, Mumbai soon

Mumbai will be unlocked by the end of February, mayor Kishori Pednekar said on Tuesday, according to news agency ANI. "We have made up our minds," she also said, while stressing not to show laxity in adherence to Covid protocol. "It is essential for the people to wear masks and observe social distancing," Pednekar also said.

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Mahindra Lifespaces offers group health insurance for homebuyers

₹3 lakh and ₹5 lakh. The Group Care 360 policy is underwritten by Care Health Insurance. This scheme will ensure access to quality healthcare services for all homeowners in the project.

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COVID-19: Alberta doctors, mayors react to Kenney removing vaccine passport, restrictions

announced plans to lift COVID-19 restrictions in phases on Tuesday. COVID-19: Kenney announces Alberta vaccine passport program ending at midnight “It’s time for us to learn to live with COVID-19,” he said at a press conference, listing the challenges of the pandemic: disrupting livelihoods, dividing people and hurting mental health.“It’s time to let kids be kids.”Kenney said the restrictions exemption program has “outlived its useful purpose,” announcing that after Feb.

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COVID-19: Kenney announces Alberta vaccine passport program ending at midnight

Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccine passport program will cease to exist when the clock strikes midnight on Feb. 9, and almost all public health restrictions will be lifted March 1 if the situation in hospitals continues to improve, Premier Jason Kenney announced Tuesday.

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Joseph Baena stocks up on groceries in Venice after appearing on cover of Men's Health magazine

Joseph Baena was seen stocking up on groceries at Whole Foods in Venice, California after landing his first magazine cover on Men's Health this month.As he picked up some healthy snacks and a bottle of Fiji water, the 24-year-old bodybuilder son of Arnold Schwarzenegger sported a grey shirt, black pants and white sneakers.The hunky fitness enthusiast, who regularly shares shirtless workout videos at the gym, completed his look with anApple Watch and gold shades. Handsome: Joseph Baena was seen stocking up on groceries at Whole Foods in Venice, California after landing his first magazine cover on Men's Health this monthOn his way to his car,Baena took off hisblue surgical mask and flashed his megawatt smile at onlookers after shooting a friendly peace sign.

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Killer cop Wayne Couzens 'suffering badly' and 'seriously ill' with Covid in prison

Murderer Wayne Couzens has been placed in isolation after catching Covid in prison. The rapist cop who served as an officer for the Metropolitan Police force is currently serving a full life sentence for the murder of Sarah Everard.The 48-year-old is said to have caught the virus while serving time in HMP Frankland in Durham, with reports stating he is "seriously ill".Wayne is one of less than 20 prisoners in the Durham jail who have contracted Covid.It's been reported that a section of the prison has been closed off to stop the spread of the virus, with food and drink being left at the foot of the door of Wayne's isolated cell.A source told The Sun: "People have been talking about karma, but it looks like he will be OK.

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Suns hold off Sixers 114-109 for NBA-best 44th victory

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 08: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center on February 08, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User ex PHILADELPHIA - Devin Booker never tires of watching Chris Paul do his thing to lift Phoenix to big wins.Paul did his part for the Suns in back-to-back nights on the road against top teams in the East — first, Chicago and then Philadelphia — and gets to try it again next game in a rematch with the NBA champs."You’re a cold piece of work, CP3," Booker said.Booker scored 35 points and Paul had 16 points and 12 assists to lead the Suns to their NBA-high 44th win, 114-109 over the 76ers on Tuesday night.The Suns rallied from a 14-point deficit to win for the 14th time in 15 games, raising their record to 44-10.Up next this week for Phoenix, an NBA Finals rematch at home against the Bucks."Our goal is what everybody knows it is," coach Monty Williams said.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 21: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walks from his office to the Senate floor at the U.S. Capitol on June 21, 2021, in Washington, D.C.

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G. L. meets India’s Spy Chief Doval to conclude visit

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14-hour Water Cut for multiple areas in Gampaha on Wednesday (9)

COLOMBO (News 1st); The National Water Supply and Drainage Board said that a 14-water cut will be experienced from 4 PM on Wednesday (9) for many areas in the Gampaha District.The areas that will be affected are:Ekala, Kotugoda, Udammita, Thudella to 20th Mile Post along Raja Mawatha, Wahatiyagama, Delatura, Katunayake, Seeduwa, Udugampola, Minuwangoda, Katunayake Air Force Camp, Katunayake Free Trade Zone, and Katana South.

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2 men shot inside Overbrook bar, police say

OVERBROOK - Philadelphia Police are investigating after two men are shot inside a bar in Overbrook.The shooting happened Tuesday night, around 8:15, on the 6600 block of Lansdowne Avenue.Police were called to the bar on the report of gunshots inside the establishment.Arriving officers found a 31-year-old man with two gunshot wounds to his leg. He was taken to Lankenau Medical Center by police and placed in stable condition.A second man, 54, was found to be suffering from a gunshot wound to his buttocks.

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Alberta ending vaccine passport program and other COVID-19 public health restrictions

Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta’s vaccine passport will end almost Tuesday at midnight and most other big COVID-19 health rules will be gone in three weeks from now. Dan Grummett, Tom Vernon and Morgan Black have team coverage on what is happening, how the health-care system is doing and how Albertans feel about the changes.

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Alberta restaurants, gyms have mixed feelings about scrapping vaccine passport

Starting Wednesday, Alberta restaurants, gyms and concert venues will no longer be required to ask for proof of vaccination. As Morgan Black explains, owners have mixed feelings about scrapping the restrictions exemption program.

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Alberta removes Restrictions Exemption Program effective at midnight: Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces the Restrictions Exemption Program will end at 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 8, 2022.

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Kenney: Turning public health policy into ‘political football’ not helpful

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney responds to a question about municipalities and the provincial governments being on the same page when it comes to COVID-19 policy.

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Businesses can continue using COVID-19 QR codes as long as they are issued: Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says businesses who want to continue to use the Alberta COVID-19 vaccination QR code are allowed to do so as long as they are issued.

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Restrictions Exemption Program has been ‘extremely tough’ on rural Alberta businesses: Kenney

Premier Jason Kenney says the Restriction Exemption Program has been “extremely tough” on businesses in rural Alberta with low COVID-19 vaccine uptake.

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Kenney announces removal of mask mandates for Alberta students

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces that all mask mandates for children 12 and under will be removed.

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Alberta will continue lifting COVID-19 restrictions in phased approach: Kenney

Premier Jason Kenney announces the final two steps in relaxing COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta based on hospitalizations.

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Alberta expands COVID-19 vaccination eligibility for youth

Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping announces expanded eligibility for youth to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

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The COVID-19 trends that will decide B.C.’s path forward

Global’s Keith Baldrey looks at what COVID-19 trends B.C. officials will take into account, when deciding on which restrictions to ease.

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Philadelphia man accused of road rage shooting in Montgomery County

WHITEMARSH TWP, Pa. - A Philadelphia man is accused of shooting a driver in an apparent road rage incident last month on a highway in Montgomery County. Keith Choice, 31, was taken into custody on Tuesday after police said he shot another driver on the northbound side of State Route 309 in late January. According to investigators, a 65-year-old man was driving in the far left lane when Choice pulled up next to him and fired a single shot that hit the victim in the right upper arm. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESPolice said the bullet narrowly missed striking the victim's neck.

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Premier Iain Rankin, Dr. Strang set to hold COVID-19 news briefing Friday

COVID-19 news briefing at 2 p.m. AST.The event will be livestreamed here.Following a major spike in COVID-19 cases last month and throughout much of May, the province is finally starting to see a decline in cases.

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COVID-19: N.S. food truck business fined after employees found not wearing masks

COVID-19: Nova Scotia hair salon fined despite going to ‘great lengths’ to appear closed Despite that argument, police say they charged the business under the Health Protection Act for operating in contravention of masking requirements. The charge carries a fine of $11,622.50.“The RCMP is reminding everyone to follow all public health orders and municipal bylaws,” the release said.

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Nova Scotia attempts to simplify COVID-19 travel application process

Less than one week after its new travel application process came into effect, the Nova Scotia government has changed the policy in an effort to make it easier for residents to return. But as Elizabeth McSheffrey reports, rotational workers are still not confident in the system and calling for the process to be scrapped altogether.

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COVID-19 patient questions why three of her ambulance trip fees aren’t being waived

A Nova Scotia woman who had to be transported by ambulance four times while fighting COVID-19, is questioning why the fees for three of her ambulance trips aren’t being covered. Jesse Thomas explains.

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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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COVID-19: Ontario man illegally travelling to Newfoundland stopped for drunk driving in N.S.

Police say a 65-year-old man from Ontario illegally travelling to Newfoundland has been ticketed under Nova Scotia’s Health Protection Act after he was arrested in Cape Breton for driving while impaired.In a release, Cape Breton Regional Police said officers were called at around 11 p.m. on Wednesday after reports of a possibly impaired driver parked at the Marine Atlantic ferry terminal lineup, where employees stopped him from boarding the ferry.Officers, “noting signs of impairment,” arrested the man and gave him a breathalyzer test.

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COVID-19: Nova Scotia extends shutdown until 2nd week of June

The Nova Scotia government says the province will remain in shutdown until at least the second week of June as it tries to get its COVID-19 numbers down.

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COVID-19: 2 deaths, 83 new cases in Nova Scotia as Rankin, Strang set to hold briefing

COVID-19: Nova Scotia announces 90 new cases, recoveries doubling that The province is also reporting 164 new recoveries, bringing the number of active cases in the province down to 1,262.Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin and the chief medical officer of health are scheduled to hold a COVID-19 news briefing this afternoon at 3 p.m.

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Nova Scotia injunction blocking protests ‘unjustifiable’ limit on expression: CCLA

Nova Scotia judge issues temporary injunction to stop weekend anti-mask rallies She wrote Monday to Premier Iain Rankin and Justice Minister Randy Delorey asking for a discussion. The letter calls the injunction “a two-handed axe where a scalpel would have sufficed.” It says that if the province is unwilling to amend the court order, “we will be seeking to set aside or vary the court’s order to ensure that fundamental charter rights are not unduly and indefinitely restricted.”The injunction was aimed at preventing illegal gatherings in defiance of public health orders introduced to slow the spread of COVID-19.Nova Scotia reported 90 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, including 64 in the Halifax area.

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COVID-19: Nova Scotia announces 90 new cases, recoveries doubling that

Nova Scotia activates escalation plan as Halifax Infirmary’s ICU hits max The bulk of the new cases are in the Central Zone — with 64. Eastern Zone saw 17, Northern Zone had seven and Western Zone reported two cases.“I am pleased that the number of recoveries remains substantially higher than the number of new cases,” said Premier Iain Rankin in a release.“If we continue to follow public health restrictions, we will get through this third wave together.”This brings the number of active cases in the province to 1,345.There are 103 people in hospital, which is eight more than Monday.

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COVID-19 vaccine rollout progresses but increased hospitalization still a concern

Nova Scotia has dropped the age eligibility for vaccines to 30 and older and is expecting to open up vaccine appointments to all Nova Scotians 12 and older by next week. While the vaccine rollout progresses, health officials are promoting testing as a way to monitor COVID spread in our province as concerns for increased hospitalizations remains.

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COVID-19: Nova Scotia reporting 91 new coronavirus cases

Nova Scotia is reporting 91 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, and 187 recoveries according to Premier Iain Rankin.

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Nova Scotia set to provide COVID-19 briefing Monday afternoon

COVID-19: Nova Scotia expands vaccine eligibility to people aged 30 and older On Sunday, the province returned to triple-digit daily COVID-19 cases — reporting 126 new cases.The province reported 86 cases on Saturday, which was the first double-digit figure in more than two weeks.Meanwhile, the province opened up Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people 30 and older this morning.More to come.

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COVID-19: Nova Scotia expands vaccine eligibility to people aged 30 and older

vaccine appointment booking website on Monday morning, available appointments were showing up for that age group.Eligible Nova Scotians can book their appointments online or by calling 1-833-797-7772.As of 11 a.m., many of those appointments had been already booked.Last week, chief medical officer of health Dr.

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COVID-19: 86 new cases in Nova Scotia, the lowest number since April

COVID-19 on Saturday, the lowest number of single-day cases the province has seen since the end of April.The province also reported more than 100 new recoveries since Friday, and the number of active cases has dropped to 1,509.“I’m pleased to see that our new case number is a double-digit figure for the first time in more than two weeks,” said Premier Iain Rankin in a release.“Thanks to the sacrifices of Nova Scotians, we’re seeing hopeful signs of a downward trend.

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More COVID-19 testing sites added in Nova Scotia

COVID-19 testing sites are coming to Nova Scotia after the chief medical officer of health said he’s concerned with clusters of cases across the province.During a briefing Friday, Dr. Robert Strang said there were clusters of cases in the Sydney and Bridgewater areas, as well as in the Annapolis Valley from Middleton to Kentville.While the province’s central zone, which includes the Halifax region, has seen the most cases in the most recent wave of the pandemic — with 1,276 active cases, as of Saturday morning — case numbers have been creeping up in the other health zones too.

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Nova Scotia and New Brunswick introducing more age groups of vaccination

Both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick keep introducing more age groups for vaccination, but families say their elderly relatives, who should’ve been at the top of the list, are being left behind. Travis Fortnum reports.

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Nova Scotia to provide COVID-19 update Friday as vaccines open for people 35+

online or by calling 1-833-797-7772.As of Thursday, the province had administered 400,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. About 37.5 per cent of Nova Scotians have had one or more doses of the vaccine, as of May 12.The province announced Friday that more businesses are now eligible for the Small Business Real Property Tax Rebate Program, which opened for applications today.Live performing arts organizations and independent retailers with a physical location, like bookstores and clothing stores, are now eligible to apply for the program, which provides eligible businesses a one-time rebate of a portion of their paid property taxes.

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AstraZeneca pause a surprise to those administering vaccines

Some of the people who have been administering COVID-19 vaccines say they’re surprised the Nova Scotia is pausing the use of AstraZeneca. Alexa MacLean reports.

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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

N.S. returns to triple-digit COVID-19 figures, reporting 126 new cases on Sunday

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