Legal requirements relating to coronavirus will change to guidance next month, as Nicola Sturgeon unveiled plans on "living with Covid".Earlier this afternoon, the First Minister announced updated plans and guidance relating to Covid, which are outlined in a new Scottish Government framework.Ms Sturgeon stated that there will be a shift from legal requirements to strong guidance and a reliance on the vaccination programme, treatments for Covid and good public health behaviours to curb the spread of the virus.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android As of next Monday (February 28), the Covid certification scheme will come to an end, meaning Scots will no longer have to show proof of their Covid vaccine at certain events, however businesses will have the option to continue this scheme voluntarily if they wish to do so.As of March 21, the legal requirement to wear face masks in public places and on public transport will end, but the government strongly advises that people still wear them in these areas.Along with this, as of March 21, the legal requirement for businesses to take practical measures will be lifted as well as the requirement to retain contact details for track and trace.Testing for coronavirus is encouraged, which the First Minister has called a "vital part of the management of Covid", and

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Quebec logs 14 new COVID-19 deaths as hospitalizations remain on downswing

COVID-19 as hospital numbers dipped slightly Tuesday.The number of pandemic-related hospitalizations came to 1,439, a decrease of seven within the past 24 hours. This includes 90 intensive care unit cases, a fall of four.This comes after 86 patients were admitted to hospitals across the province while 93 were released in the last day.The province recorded 698 new cases of the novel coronavirus, though this isn’t representative of the situation since PCR screening is limited to certain groups.

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Kenney to drop vaccine mandate for healthcare workers: document

COVID-19 vaccination mandate for staff, a move that experts say may unnecessarily endanger vulnerable patients.“Effective March 15, 2022, Alberta Health Services shall rescind its current Immunization Or Testing For COVID-19 Policy,” states a recent draft directive from Copping to Alberta Health Services that was obtained by Global News.Alberta’s former chief medical officer of health, Dr. Jim Talbot, questioned the rationale behind the proposed directive.

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Toronto Zoo to continue checking for proof of COVID vaccination

Toronto Zoo says it will continue checking for proof of vaccination against COVID-19, likely until at least the end of April.In a statement posted to social media, the zoo said that while the province is easing more COVID-19 measures Tuesday, it will keep all of its policies in place.“We understand that high community vaccination rates continue to reduce the risk of serious illness in humans,” the statement said. Capacity restrictions, proof of vaccination system eliminated as Ontario reopens further “Your Toronto Zoo’s animals remain vulnerable to the risks of COVID-19 infection, and as such we will continue to employ all measures that ensure their continued protection and wellbeing.

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Queen Elizabeth Photographed for First Time Since Death Hoax, COVID-19 Diagnosis

Queen Elizabeth II was seen for the first time today since she was the victim of a death hoax. This was also her first virtual appearance since she was diagnosed with COVID-19 on February 20, 2022.

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Will Omicron BA.2 lead to Covid 4th wave? Scientists answer what's next

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Ontario COVID numbers: 914 people in hospital, 278 in intensive care

COVID on Tuesday, with 278 in intensive care units.This is up by 65 hospitalizations but a decrease of one in ICUs since the previous day. Last Tuesday, there were 1,038 hospitalizations with 319 in ICU.The province recently began distinguishing between those who were admitted to hospital directly because of COVID, and those who were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for the virus.Of the 914 people in hospital with COVID-19, 45 per cent of them were admitted because of the virus, while 55 per cent were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for COVID-19.Of the 278 people in ICUs with the virus, 80 per cent were admitted because of COVID, while 20 per cent were admitted for other reasons.

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Delhi reports 344 new Covid-19 cases, positivity rate at 0.8%

Delhi in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative tally to 18,60,236, said the state health department on Tuesday. The positivity rate has reached 0.80%.

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Scottish Government announces 21 deaths and 7,497 covid cases in last 24 hours

The Scottish Government has confirmed that 21 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours.

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Scottish Government announces 'important changes' to Covid testing guidance

The Scottish Government has updated its guidance on lateral flow tests as the country continues to emerge from the worst of Omicron Covid wave.

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COVID-19 wastewater needs other data: researcher

Wastewater data has provided some key insight into COVID-19 decision making over the past two years and while still important, it may not offer the insight it once did.

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Some Saskatchewan businesses not ready to ditch masks as COVID-19 measures lifted

Saskatchewan entered a new era in the fight against COVID-19 on Feb. 28 with the lifting of all provincial mandates, but many are not quite ready to ditch the mask.

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Queen Elizabeth Recovers From COVID-19, Has Outing with Prince William, Kate Middleton & Their Kids!

We’re happy to report that it appears as if the Queen has recovered from COVID-19!

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Queen Elizabeth Is Seen for the First Time Since COVID Diagnosis, Returns to Virtual Duties

Queen Elizabeth II is back to her virtual duties! The 95-year-old monarch was seen for the first time on Tuesday since testing positive for COVID last month. ET previously reported that the queen is double vaccinated and boosted. After postponing several virtual events due to her illness, the British monarch held two virtual audiences from Windsor Castle with the ambassadors of Andorra, Carles Jordan Madero, and Chad, Kedella Younous Hamidi, as well as Soraia Maria Valls Pinilla. For the occasion, Elizabeth was seen in green looking to be in good spirits. In addition to postponing several virtual events due to illness, the queen also postponed a diplomatic reception planned to take place at Windsor Castle on Wednesday due to the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Though Elizabeth has avoided public appearances, ET previously learned that she was carrying on with «light duties» amid her COVID battle, which included keeping up with her red boxes, which contain government advisories and parliamentary papers at her desk. Last week, a source confirmed to ET that the queen did have her weekly call with UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.

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Queen returns to royal duties nine days after testing positive for Covid-19

The Queen has returned to her royal duties nine days after testing positive for Covid-19, Buckingham Palace have confirmed. Her Majesty, 95, felt well enough to speak to foreign diplomates after postponing a number of engagements last week. One Tuesday 1 March, the 95 year old received two audiences from His Excellency Mr Carles Jordana Madero and His Excellency Mr Kedella Younous Hamidi.

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South Africa records zero covid deaths, first time since May 2020

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7 1/2 hour BLACKOUT for Wednesday (2); Schedule announced

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Public Utilities Commission states that there will be a 5-hour power cut during the day and two and a half hours at night tomorrow (02).” PUCSL is reluctantly compelled to approve CEB request (due to nonavailability of fuel ) for 7 and half hours long power cut island-wide for tomorrow (2/3/22). Power shedding for all areas will be 5 hours between 8 am to 6 pm.

Explained: What is Covid tongue and how can you spot it

Omicron is causing 'milder' infections as compared to Delta, the variant has significantly changed the future course of COVID mostly because of 3 reasons. First, the variant spreads faster than the previously identified ones. Second, it shows immune escape properties. Third, people infected with Omicron have reported a wide range of symptoms that are distinct from one another. Recent studies have shown apart from flu-like symptoms like sore throat, fever and body ache, patients are also complaining of irritations in skin, tongue and other parts, which are less talked about but can be equally disturbing.

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Some sectors still heavily reliant on Covid supports at the end of 2021

The accommodation and food services sector continued to be heavily reliant on Government Covid supports in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

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State of the Union: Biden to hold annual address as world focuses on Russia-Ukraine crisis

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

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Nearly all COVID-19 public health measures are now lifted in Alberta

COVID-19 public health measures have now been lifted in Alberta.On Saturday morning, Premier Jason Kenney announced the province would move into Stage 2 of its reopening plan on March 1. Alberta to end most remaining COVID-19 restrictions on March 1 This marks the end to all indoor and outdoor public gathering limits, the lifting of capacity limits at large entertainment venues and the end of the provincial work-from-home order.

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Queen enjoys 'reunion' with Kate, William and beloved great-grandchildren after Covid

Queen Elizabeth reportedly enjoyed a reunion with some of her beloved family as she continued her recovery from Covid-19.The 95 year old is said to have spent some time with Prince William, Kate Middleton and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis after coming out of self-isolation. Great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth, is also said to have enjoyed a catch-up with Princess Beatrice and her baby daughter Sienna over the weekend.

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Most members of LOONA diagnosed with COVID-19

LOONA have tested positive for COVID-19.On February 28, Blockberry Creative announced via LOONA’s fan cafe that three of the girl group’s members, Haseul, Yeojin and Vivi had been diagnosed with the virus two days prior. As a result, the group will not be participating in the filming for episode of the upcoming second season of Mnet’s TV competition Queendom.Earlier today (March 1), the agency shared that other eight members – Heejin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, Choerry, Yves, Chuu, Go Won and Olivia Hye – have also been diagnosed with COVID-19 since their previous announcement.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as vaccine passports and face mask rule in classroom ends

Several coronavirus rules have been relaxed across Scotland as the country attempts to live with the deadly virus.

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Eddie Vedder discusses contracting COVID-19: “It felt pretty serious”

Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder opened up to the crowd about his experience contracting COVID-19.“I got the COVID right before we were supposed to start practicing, probably five, six weeks ago, and literally saw my life flash in front of my eyes,” Vedder said while addressing the audience at Los Angeles’ YouTube Theater on February 25, after his daughter Olivia performed her Flag Day track ‘My Father’s Daughter’.“I’ve done some very good things for my body and I’ve also had a lot of fun and I’ve done some things that would be termed some kind of abuse,” he joked. “I won’t get into the details.

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Uttarakhand relaxes Covid curbs as cases sink. Check new guidelines here

Covid-19 cases in the country, the Uttarakhand government has allowed the opening up of swimming pools and water parks in the state. However, political rallies and demonstrations remained prohibited until March 10, 2022. The presence of employees in all the offices of the state will be ensured with full capacity, the state government said in its order.Government of Uttarakhand allows the opening up of swimming pools and water parks in the state. pic.twitter.com/xQKQMwv7wt

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COVID-19 Response: Living with COVID-19

HTML PDF, 1.99 MB, 63 pages This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.This document outlines the government’s plan for living with COVID-19. This plan - underpinned by vaccines - will remove the remaining legal domestic restrictions while continuing to protect people most vulnerable to COVID-19 and maintaining resilience.

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Covid-19 updates: India records 6,915 cases in a day

Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in India have crossed 177.67 crore on Monday, the Union Health Ministry said. Over 2 crore precaution doses have been given to healthcare and frontline workers and comorbid people aged 60 and above.

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Covid-19: India logs 6,915 new cases, active tally falls below 1 lakh

COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours, India on Tuesday witnessed a drop in the daily cases, the Union Ministry of Health informed, taking India's total tally to 42,931,045. The death toll has climbed to 5,14,023 with 180 daily fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

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COVID-19: Toronto District School Board receives 1st shipment of medical masks for students

Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has received its first shipment of medical masks for students, as schools continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.In an email to Global News Monday evening, Ryan Bird a spokesperson for TDSB, confirmed the board has received its first shipment of level 3 medical masks.According to Bird, the board has received two sizes of the masks.He said “they’ll begin being delivered to schools” on Tuesday.

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B.C. COVID-19 numbers trending in right direction

Global’s Keith Baldrey has the latest on B.C.’s COVID-19 numbers trending down, and what we might expect from Tuesday’s briefing with Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix.

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COVID-19: Families of immunocompromised Albertans speak out on restrictions being lifted

Alberta is lifting nearly all of its COVID-19 restrictions at midnight. While many people are eager to have more normalcy in their lives, some who can’t let their guard down yet are asking for understanding. Morgan Black explains.

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Delhi govt reduces hospital beds reserved for Covid patients as cases fall

Delhi government had set aside 15,294 beds for the Covid-19 treatment as of February 24. But since the Covid infections are under control, and there's a consistent fall in the cases therefore such beds will be gradually reallocated to non-Covid patients.

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Sri Lanka revises COVID guidelines with effect from 1st March

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry has revised the guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 with effect from Tuesday (1).Accordingly, health authorities are urging the general public to continue to maintain social distancing and wear face masks to prevent the COVID spread.

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More than 23,000 boosters administered; 19,566 community cases of COVID-19; 373 in hospital; 9 in ICU

Further increases in cases and hospitalisations are a reminder of the things we can do to slow the spread of Omicron.

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‘We’ll go out less’: Immunocompromised Albertans prepare for lifting of COVID-19 restrictions

COVID-19 restrictions at midnight on Tuesday.Many Albertans are eager to have normalcy back in their lives, but for some, it’s not yet possible.Simone Chalifoux has an immunocompromised daughter. She said though the province is about to be nearly wide-open in terms of restrictions, her family feels more closed off.“Eliminating all of those mandates is actually more isolating for us, because that means we’ll go out less,” she explained.Chalifoux said her family will be avoiding even simple trips like to the grocery store because they want to ensure their daughter Joanne Picard is protected at home.“At this point, you don’t get a day without talking to someone who knows someone with COVID-19,” she said.

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Trump targets Trudeau on COVID-19 mandates: ‘Woke tyranny’

Former U.S. president Donald Trump took aim at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Fla.

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System Of A Down’s John Dolmayan says COVID-19 “is and always has been about money”

System Of A Down drummer John Dolmayan has said that the COVID-19 pandemic “has always been about money”.Dolmayan has previously been vocal about vaccine mandates and has received criticism for his views on the Black Lives Matter movement, his support for Donald Trump and has stated that people won’t work with him now because of his views.In February last year, he called Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez “a moron” in an interview, where he also explained that he’s not a fan of “the agenda of a lot of the Democratic platforms”.Yesterday (February 27), Dolmayan took to his Instagram to share a Pokémon-related COVID-19 meme, writing: “And just like that covid will slowly go away. This is and has always been about money , covid was about money , Ukraine is about money.

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City of Edmonton wants resident input on mandatory mask bylaw

COVID-19 public health measures, the City of Edmonton is asking residents to weigh in on its mandatory mask bylaw.The city launched a survey Monday, seeking input from Edmontonians on its mandatory face coverings bylaw.On Tuesday, the province’s mandatory mask bylaw will be lifted except for in high-risk settings. However, the City of Edmonton’s mask mandate will remain in place.

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Students in Lanarkshire urged to share views on mental health support at college

The Mental Health Foundation Scotland is urging college students living in Lanarkshire to share their experiences on mental health and wellbeing support at college.

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More mask mandates fall as poor COVID vaccine protection noted in young kids

New York City schools will lose the masks this week, and the city's vaccine requirements for restaurants, gyms, and movie theaters will likely expire next week and not be reinstated, according to the New York Times, as new not-peer-reviewed data show poor COVID-19 vaccine protection in kids 5 to 11 years old.

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New COVID-19 death reported in Waterloo Region as death toll reaches 396

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World Rare Disease Day 2022: Raising awareness about the unknown holiday

are several conditions classified as "rare diseases." RELATED: Boy, 11, dies of rare cancer after family celebrates Christmas earlyAccording to the Rare Genomics Institute, Rare diseases are responsible for 35% of deaths in the first year of life. Also, 30% will not live to see their 5th birthday.Aspen Deke’s family thought the 17-year-old had escaped the worst after beating a rare cancer three times in her life, but tragically, the teenager died from COVID-19 complications on Saturday.Rare Disease Day was first celebrated in 2009 in the U.S., and the theme for 2022 is health equity."Health equity means that everyone has a fighting chance to live their healthiest life because they have equal access to the medical expertise, treatment and support services necessary to do so," Peter Saltonstall, president and CEO, NORD, said in a news release. According to the Food and Drug Administration, more than 7,000 rare diseases affect more than 30 million people in the U.S.

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LHSC caring for 44 COVID-19 inpatients as active staff cases rise to 232

‘We aren’t far away’ from lifting Ontario’s mask mandate, Doug Ford says As patient numbers have fallen in recent weeks, staff cases have continued to climb.As of Monday, 232 staff members at LHSC were positive for COVID-19, up from 198 on Friday, and 144 on Feb. 18.At St.

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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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Philadelphia keeping indoor, school mask requirements ‘for the time being’

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia will be keeping their mask requirements in schools and indoor public spaces ‘for the time being’ as officials say they’ll be sticking to their new tiered response levels.Monday afternoon, city officials announced that Philadelphia would remain in the ‘Mask Precautions Only’ response level. Under that response level, there is no vaccine requirement for places that serve food or drink, but masks are required indoors.City officials say they will be sticking with their newly unveiled response levels, rather than following the CDC’s latest guidelines.The CDC’s guidance outlines a new set of measures for communities where COVID-19 is easing its grip, with less of a focus on positive test results and more on what’s happening at hospitals.MORE CORONAVIRUS HEADLINESThe new system greatly changes the look of the CDC’s risk map and puts more than 70% of the U.S.

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Study: 90% of young ECMO-eligible COVID patients at a US hospital died amid rationing

Nearly 90% of adult COVID-19 patients who were eligible for—but didn't receive—extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) during the height of the pandemic died in the hospital owing to a lack of resources, even though they were young and had few underlying health issues, according to a natural experiment published late last week in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

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COVID-19: 3 deaths, jump in hospitalizations as N.B. scraps proof of vaccination

COVID-19.Although hospitalizations have been in decline over the last few weeks, the number of people in hospital has jumped to 89 — up from 72, since the last report on Friday.They include 47 hospitalized due to COVID-19 and another 42 who were admitted for another reason but tested positive for the virus.Three people are in ICU and two people on a ventilator. Hospitals are now at 90 per cent capacity while ICU beds are at 72 per cent capacity.

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Matt Hancock says he broke Covid rules because he ‘fell in love’

Matt Hancock has said he broke coronavirus guidelines - which he created - because he “fell in love” with his aide.

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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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