New Zealand has announced a phased reopening of its border that has been largely closed for two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but travel bodies have said self-isolation rules need to be removed to revive the struggling tourism sector.

Vaccinated New Zealanders in Australia can travel home from 27 February without a requirement to stay at state-managed quarantine facilities, while New Zealand citizens in the rest of the world will be able to do so two weeks later, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.

Foreign vaccinated backpackers and some skilled workers can come to the country beginning 13 March, while up to 5,000 international students will be allowed to enter from 12 April.

Tourists from Australia and other visa-free countries will only be allowed in by July and travellers from the rest of the world will be kept out until October under the plan.

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2021 BLACKOUT: Committee calls for probe by law enforcement

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Committee that was appointed to investigate Power System Failures on November 29th & December 3rd, 2021 has recommended that the Ministry of Power request the law enforcement agencies to investigate the events to determine if they were acts of sabotage.According to the Final Report of the Committee seen by News 1st, a Formal Investigation by the law enforcement authorities supported by independent IT experts, if necessary, is recommended to determine whether or not any human intervention had taken place.This committee was appointed by the Secretary to the Ministry of Power on the 3rd of December 2021, and the final report was submitted a week.According to the report of the committee chaired by Prof.

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State of the Union: Biden condemns Russian aggression, vows to stop inflation

WASHINGTON (AP) - Addressing a concerned nation and anxious world, President Joe Biden vowed in his first State of the Union address Tuesday night to check Russian aggression in Ukraine, tame soaring U.S. inflation and deal with the fading but still dangerous coronavirus.Biden declared that he and all members of Congress, whatever political differences there may be, were joined "with an unwavering resolve that freedom will always triumph over tyranny." He asked the lawmakers crowding the House chamber to stand and salute the Ukrainians as he began his speech. They stood and cheered.Biden highlighted the bravery of Ukrainian defenders and the commitment of a newly reinvigorated Western alliance that has worked to rearm the Ukrainian military and cripple Russia’s economy through sanctions.

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State of the Union: Read the full text of President Joe Biden's 2022 address

WASHINGTON - Madam Speaker, Madam Vice President, our First Lady and Second Gentleman. Members of Congress and the Cabinet. Justices of the Supreme Court.

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What did the ‘heckler’ say during State of the Union?

WASHINGTON - During President Biden's State of the Union address, there are reports that a few members of Congress yelled out while the president was speaking. State of the Union: Biden vows to combat Russian aggression, stop inflationAs Biden spoke about military service member deaths, Colorado Republican congresswoman Lauren Boebert shouted, "You put them in! 13 of them." Boebert's response was likely related to the 13 U.S. service members who were killed in a suicide bombing at Kabul airport in Afghanistan in August 2021. AdvertisementBoebert was joined by fellow GOP congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene when the president began to discuss immigration.

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US leaders show Ukraine support by wearing blue and yellow at State of the Union

WASHINGTON - During President Biden's State of the Union address, many members of Congress chose to show a sign of solidarity with the people of Ukraine by wearing the embattled country's colors: blue and yellow. Some lawmakers could be seen wearing blue and yellow pocket squares in their suit jackets or holding small Ukrainian flags. And others, like House Speaker Nanci Pelosi, wore a Ukrainian flag or ribbon brooch pinned to their left lapel.Several legislators took to Twitter to share their sartorial choices with their followers. RELATED: Russia-Ukraine updates: Russian convoy nears Kyiv on day 6 of assault"Today, I'm wearing blue and yellow to President Biden's #StateOfTheUnion to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

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Sri Lanka Air Force celebrates 71st Anniversary

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Air Force will be celebrating its 71st Anniversary on Wednesday (2nd March 2022) under the leadership of the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana.This year the traditional celebration will be held at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayaka under the review of Commander of the Air Force.The Sri Lanka Air Force was formed on the 02nd of March 1951 as the Royal Ceylon Air Force and when Sri Lanka became a republic in 1972 the Royal Ceylon Air Force was re-designated as the Sri Lanka Air Force.The Sri Lanka Air Force has come under the leadership of 18 Commanders to date and the Sri Lanka Air Force is geared and ready to face all challenges of the future and to serve and protect the skies of Sri Lanka as the Guardians of the Skies.

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India reports 7,554 new Covid infections; active cases stands at 85,680

Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.

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COVID-19 hospitalizations, cases and deaths start to plateau as provinces lift measures

COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations across Canada has led many provinces to aggressively lift public health restrictions — yet data shows those declines have begun to plateau.Ontario, Alberta and Manitoba ended several measures on Tuesday, including vaccination requirements for businesses and capacity limits. Other provinces, including Quebec, and Atlantic Canada, eased restrictions a day earlier, with Saskatchewan ending them entirely on Monday.Officials have pointed to falling hospitalizations and deaths as the reason for returning to a pre-pandemic version of normal — and those numbers have, indeed, been cut in half from their peaks in January, which were fuelled by the highly transmissible Omicron variant.

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President assures PUCSL that electricity crisis will be solved

COLOMBO (News 1st); President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has assured the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka that all necessary action will be taken immediately to avert the electricity crisis prevailing in the country.The Chairman of the PUCSL Janaka Ratnayake told News 1st that the Treasury and Central Bank will make sure to facilitate the import of fuel for the generation of electricity with immediate effect, as per a directive of the President.

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Fuel crisis brings Sri Lanka to its knees

COLOMBO (News 1st); A worsening shortage of fuel has brought Sri Lankans of all walks of life to mile-long ques across the island, with little hope for a solution over the coming days.“We have never experienced anything like this in our lifetime. It is a disaster”, noted a senior citizen, forced to queue up for hours for a few liters of fuel.The situation has worsened with farmers, already struck by the fertilizer crisis, left with no fuel for machinery used to harvest crops.

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Sarah Hyland On Fighting Through Kidney Disease & Mental Health Struggles

Sarah Hyland is opening up about her health struggles.

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COVID-19: Alberta enters Step 2 reopening, drops most pandemic protocols

Alberta is now dropping most of its public health measures, as the province enters Step 2 of its reopening plan during the pandemic. As Heather Yourex-West explains, the province’s goal to be open for spring is causing concerns.

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State of the Union: Biden vows to combat Russian aggression, stop inflation

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Police: Officers shoot, kill juvenile who opened fire on police in South Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Police shot and killed a juvenile who investigators say opened fire on officers Tuesday night in South Philadelphia. Philadelphia Police Department Sergeant Eric Gripp told reporters that four plainclothes officers in an unmarked were patrolling near the 1700 block of Barbara Street around 7 p.m. when they spotted two juveniles on bikes. According to investigators, officers noticed that one of the juveniles was armed with a handgun and turned on the emergency lights to confront him.

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State of the Union: Biden to promise action against Putin and inflation

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden will vow to make Vladimir Putin "pay a price" for Russia's invasion of Ukraine in his first State of the Union address, rallying allies abroad while also outlining his plans at home to fight inflation and the fading but still dangerous coronavirus.In addition to recounting U.S. and allied economic sanctions against Russia, Biden planned to announce that the U.S.

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Hawaii to drop COVID-19 travel quarantine rules this month

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AAA: Traveler confidence rebounding in 2022 as COVID-19 cases drop

Passengers stand in line at the Air France ticket counter at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California, on February 28, 2022. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images) CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The American Automobile Association reported the 2022 travel season is off to a much stronger start compared to a year ago as bookings have increased. The agency said a new quarterly survey showed that traveler confidence is on the rise. Sixty-three percent of Floridians reported feeling comfortable traveling now – a significant increase from 40% in early 2021, according to the agency. RELATED: Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival cruise lines to ease mask mandatesBased on the responses, AAA cites the boost in travel confidence is due to the COVID-19 vaccine, belief that the risk of contracting the virus is the same wherever they go, people are more knowledgeable and less afraid about the virus, the implementation of enhanced safety measures and reports that COVID-19 cases and deaths are declining.Aviation photographer Ryan Patterson talks with FOX Television Stations about how we captured the striking difference between air travel in 2020 and 2021."While some of this is the excitement of getting back to traveling, there are those who have more money to spend after traveling less in recent years.

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Alberta’s first day of eased COVID-19 health measures

Alberta’s mask mandate might be the most noticeable health measure lifted Tuesday. But many business owners say it’s other changes that will help their bottom line. Adam MacVicar reports.

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Toronto Raptors greeted by large crowd after capacity limits lifted in Ontario

Toronto Raptors during the team introductions on Tuesday — a sound they hadn’t heard in two-and-a-half months.The Raptors were permitted a full crowd of 19,800 at Scotiabank Arena for the first time since Dec. 13, after the Ontario government accelerated the lifting of restrictions.“I think it’ll be great. I think (the fans) will be revved up.

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Mandating against mandates: Alberta to limit municipalities’ ability to have different public health rules

Alberta is now mostly free of public health measures and Premier Jason Kenney said on Tuesday he plans to force the City of Edmonton to follow suit. Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said he’s “deeply disappointed” in the move — one that he says goes beyond COVID-19.

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Arizona man tries to reunite old photos he found at Scottsdale park with rightful owners

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - An Arizona man is on a desperate search to reunite family photos, as well as letters, with their rightful owners.The photos were found by Lawrence Sutherland at a park in Scottsdale."I like to stop and enjoy the pond at Chapparal Park, and this was just sitting there," said Sutherland.Sutherland found a Ziploc bag filled with someone's family memories."When I looked at the content, I realized the value of this," said Sutherland. "Old photos of a family's history.

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US FDA warns against use of certain unapproved Covid tests. Details here

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Wendy Williams Back With Her Ex?! Inside Their New Relationship Amid Health Problems!

Wendy Williams is just a magnet for rumors these days!

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Australia PM Scott Morrison tests positive for covid-19

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End of Alberta’s work-from-home requirement inspires changes to traditional office spaces

With work-from-home mandates officially lifted in Alberta, companies and their staff are bracing for change. A growing number are reimagining their workspaces to entice people out of their kitchens and back into the office.

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What’s next in Ontario’s schedule to remove public health measures?

Ontario’s proof of vaccination program has ended, but as some businesses keep them, there are questions about what will come next. Mask mandates will soon end, but there are concerns over doing it too soon. Matthew Bingley reports.

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Canadians volunteer to fight in Ukraine

With war raging in Ukraine, Canadians and those with Ukrainian origin are volunteering to fight the Russian invasion. Seán O’Shea reports.

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COVID-19 vaccine cards no longer required at most places in Manitoba

As of Tuesday, Manitobans no longer have to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to enter most public places, including restaurants. Global’s Brittany Greenslade has more.

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Alberta government wants to end COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health-care workers

A recent draft directive from the health minister to AHS obtained by Global News shows the province is expected to lift its COVID-19 vaccination mandate for health-care workers.

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COVID-19: Joseph Brant easing limits for visitors, but hospital’s vaccination requirement remains

Ontario institutions nixing proof of vaccination against COVID-19 policies March 1, Burlington’s top hospital says it will hanging on to theirs for visitors beyond March 1.In a release on Tuesday, Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) said it’s reducing limits on who can be an essential care partner (ECP) and a visitor and how many can be at a patients side, but not relinquishing it’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement.“As we gradually plan for the resumption of surgical care in the coming months, we will continue to place the highest priority on the safety of our patients and healthcare workers, who have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic,” said Eric Vandewall, president and CEO, in an release on Tuesday.UPDATE: As Ontario moves into the next phase of re-opening, we are updating our Essential Care Partner policy, appreciating the important role that loved ones play in the well-being of patients. Our mandatory vaccination policy remains unchanged.

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COVID-19 Omicron response update – 1 March 2022, 1pm

Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield leads a briefing for media organisations to provide updates on the response to the Omicron outbreak.

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60% of Māori boosted; 22,152 community cases; 405 in hospital; 10 in ICU

It’s great to see more than 60% of eligible Māori across the motu have now received a booster dose.

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Iowa governor strides into Republican Party spotlight for Biden response

WASHINGTON - Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is introducing herself to a divided nation as the Republican foil to President Joe Biden after his State of the Union address, though without the presidential buzz that often accompanies the role.Lesser known than 2024 presidential prospects Florida Gov.

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Philly restaurant owners fear proposed regulations could be the end of most city streeteries

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia released proposed regulations for city streeteries last month and some in the industry feel they will be nearly impossible to comply with."They didn’t save our life but they kept us alive," said Mark Grika, pointing to six enclosed structures for private outdoor dining at his East Passyunk Ave restaurant, Flannel.Under the new rules passed by Philadelphia City Council in December, approximately 70 percent of the existing streeteries can stay open, according to the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association. But Senior Director of Operations Ben Fileccia fears only five to ten percent of the streeteries will survive the proposed regulations released through newspapers in mid-February.They include a $2,200 annual license fee, a $60,000 security bond, a requirement to break down the structures before inclement weather and electrical changes that include generators or wiring underground."Right now I have it in the grooves on the sidewalk and no one has ever tripped on any of them, and I have one also overhead, and they’re saying you can’t have either," Grika said.

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Tennis champ Novak Djokovic breaks ties with longtime coach Marian Vajda

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 23: Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns the ball in the second round match against Karen Khachanov of Russia during day 10 of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on February 23, 2022 in Dub Novak Djokovic and coach Marian Vajda are no longer working together, splitting up after 15 years and 20 Grand Slam titles.A statement that went up on Djokovic’s website on Tuesday said that the two men "agreed to end their partnership" after last year’s season-ending ATP Finals."Marian has been by my side during the most important and memorable moments in my career," Djokovic said in the posting. "Together we have achieved some incredible things and I am very grateful for his friendship and dedication over the last 15 years.

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Who is Volodymyr Zelenskyy?: How this comedian became a wartime president

WARSAW, Poland (AP) - When Volodymyr Zelenskyy was growing up in southeastern Ukraine, his Jewish family spoke Russian and his father once forbade the younger Zelenskyy from going abroad to study in Israel. Instead, Zelenskyy studied law at home.

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Man killed, woman hurt during broad daylight shooting in Trenton, police say

TRENTON - A man is dead and a woman is hurt following a broad daylight shooting Tuesday afternoon in New Jersey's capital, police said.Officers from the Trenton Police Department were called to the 1100 block of North Willow Street around 3:30 p.m. for reports of a shooting. Police said a man and woman were found shot.

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Ontario judge declines to impose COVID-19 vaccines on children

COVID-19 is what’s best for them simply because it’s encouraged by the government, noting a number of factors – including the children’s own preferences – must be taken into account.In a decision issued last week, Superior Court Justice Alex Pazaratz rejected a father’s motion to have his two younger children – ages 12 and 10 – vaccinated despite their mother’s and their own objections, and cautioned against dismissing certain viewpoints without evidence. COVID-19 vaccine rate for children remains low amid Omicron wave The ruling represents a departure from earlier Canadian cases involving disputes over COVID-19 vaccinations, where courts have taken what’s called “judicial notice” – essentially accepting statements as fact – that immunization is beneficial for children, said Alyssa Bach, an associate lawyer at Shulman & Partners LLP.“We now have cases where judges have taken that judicial notice that the vaccine is in the best interest, and now one where it was decided that that wasn’t the case.

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New Brunswick universities hesitate to follow province in lifting all restrictions

New Brunswick schools see high case counts as province prepares to lift restrictions Saint Thomas University has taken a similar stance, with most precautions remaining in place until the end of the semester.In an interview on Tuesday, student union president Tyler MaGee said he believes this will provide some much-needed stability to students as they enter exam season.“I think it makes sense to have it stable throughout the rest of the academic term, especially since the rest of the term is so short of a time period, I agree with the university’s assessment that it’s best to just not rock the boat and keep this…normal until the end of the semester when we can reevaluate.”In a message sent to students last Friday, President and Vice-Chancellor Dawn Russell said stability for students was a factor in the university’s decision.“From March 14 until the end of the semester and exams is six weeks, which is a relatively short period of time; so at this late stage of the academic year, it is important to focus on continuity and stability rather than launch a series of changes.”A spokesperson for Mount Allison University said that the university will be maintaining most of their current pandemic-related health and safety measures until April 30th. New Brunswick lifting all COVID-19 restrictions March 14, proof of vaccination ending Feb.

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Polls show Americans less worried about COVID-19

Two new polls offer a glimpse into how Americans are thinking about the COVID-19 pandemic as the Omicron surge continues to recede across the country, as new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) demonstrate moderate vaccine protection in young children against serious COVID illness.

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New Brunswick schools see high case counts as province prepares to lift restrictions

COVID-19 continues to spread in schools, according to the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, with roughly 11,063 cases having been reported since Sept. 7.Out of the 294 schools in the public school system, 291 have been impacted by the virus since Sept.

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Opposition leaders urge caution with Ontario mask mandate possibly easing within weeks

Ontario’s opposition leaders are urging caution with the government suggesting that the province’s COVID-19 mask mandate will be eased in the coming weeks.Speaking to reporters at Queen’s Park Tuesday, Health Minister Christine Elliott said that masking requirements will be eased “probably within the next few weeks.”Elliott noted, as she and other government officials have said in the past, that the decision will be depending on advice from chief medical officer of health Dr. Kieran Moore.

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COVID-19: Nova Scotia reports 2 deaths, 4 more hospitalizations

COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total number of coronavirus-related fatalities to 202.In a release, the province said a woman in her 70s and a woman in her 90s, both in the Central Zone, have died.Four more people have been hospitalized due to COVID-19 and two people have been discharged. There are now a total of 48 people in hospital — up by three since Monday — who are receiving specialized care in a designated unit, including 11 people in ICU.The age range of those in hospital is two to 92 years old, and the median age is 62.

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Quebec’s Côte-Nord region recovering despite high COVID-19 transmission rate: health officials

Côte-Nord region has the highest COVID-19 transmission rate in the province, but health officials in the area 500 kilometres north of Quebec City say the situation is improving.There are 500 cases per 100,000 people in the northern region, which has a population of about 90,000. Provincewide, there are 171 active cases per 100,000 people.Health authorities on Tuesday said there were 47 COVID-19 patients in the region’s hospitals, down six from last week.

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Dementia patients died at higher rates during pandemic

Medicare beneficiaries with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia—particularly nursing home residents and racial minorities—died at higher rates than others during the COVID-19 pandemic, finds a large study published yesterday in JAMA Neurology.

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News Scan for Mar 01, 2022

Fewer than half of US states requiring COVID-19 vaccination or routine testing of schoolteachers included childcare professionals in their mandates, leaving some young children vulnerable to infection by unvaccinated caregivers, according to a study yesterday in JAMA Pediatrics.Yale University researchers reviewed official archives of COVID-rela

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Mardi Gras 2022: ‘Fat Tuesday’ celebrations return as COVID-19 cases drop

A costumed reveler attends the 2022 Krewe of Freret parade on February 19, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 2021 Mardi Gras parades were cancelled in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images)Mardi Gras couldn’t have come at a better time during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as cases and hospitalizations drop and states ease restrictions. Revelers decked out in traditional purple, green and gold came out to party on Fat Tuesday in New Orleans’ first full-dress Mardi Gras since 2020.

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Pfizer shot offers nearly no protection against infection in 5- to 11-year-olds

NEW YORK - A new study shows that Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is less effective in 5- to 11-year-old children compared to its efficacy in older kids and adults. This new data could be concerning to a lot of parents, especially as we're seeing mask mandates lifted across the country and in the New York area.New York state health officials collected this large set of data that finds the Pfizer vaccine still prevents hospitalization in children 5 to 11 but offers virtually no protection against infection, even just a month after full immunization.

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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
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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