COVID-19 measures from the province, the tighter restrictions mean the city will have to re-examine if it’s cost-effective to keep recreation facilities open.The province banned group fitness activities and amateur team sports (with some exceptions) on Nov.

12. Gyms and rec centres could remain open for individuals to exercise alone. Alberta enacts 2nd COVID-19 state of public health emergency.

Here’s what it means Then, on Nov. 24, Premier Jason Kenney announced more restrictions to help bend the curve as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths continued to rise in the province.Among them, a new limit for businesses, including fitness centres, studios and gyms, which now have to cap capacity at 25 per cent of their maximum allowed by.

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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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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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McConnell rebukes RNC, calls Jan. 6 'violent insurrection'

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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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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SpaceX: Geomagnetic storm damaged latest batch of Starlink satellites

CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES - 2022/02/03: People watch from Canaveral National Seashore as a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The rocket is carrying 49 Starlink internet s CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - SpaceX says a geomagnetic storm damaged the latest batch of Starlink internet satellites, keeping most of them from making the proper orbit.The 49 satellites were launched on Feb.

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GOP lawmaker apologizes for cursing at Democrat over mask-wearing

UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: Rep. Hal Rogers, R-Ky., talks with the media after a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the Capitol, February 25, 2015. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) WASHINGTON - A senior Republican lawmaker apologized late Tuesday for using an expletive when Democratic Rep.

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Beaumont carolers sing at care home facing COVID-19 outbreak; Alberta Health permits masked, distanced outdoor performances

In its latest public update related to the outbreak, Covenant Health said that a total of 11 residents have died from the virus.While Talbert knew she wanted to cheer up the residents, she also knew there were strict rules when it comes to group singing.So she asked Covenant Care Chateau Vitaline if the choir could come share some festive music with its residents — from the safety of outside.“Christmas is nostalgic and Christmas feels like home,” Talbert said.“If we can bring some joy to these people, then mission accomplished.” Edmonton senior brings joy to others during pandemic with her artistic touch Talbert and her choir — the Beaumont Songbirds — sing outside in groups of ten, physically distanced, with masks on.The care home gets a

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Edmonton salon owner says customer awaiting COVID-19 results came in, later tested positive

Alberta businesses react to new COVID-19 restrictions She says the client did not tell anyone she had symptoms or that she was had been tested for COVID-19 and was waiting for the results.“I couldn’t really tell… She hid it well,” Glena said.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Two days later, the woman called to say that she tested positive for COVID-19 and that she knowingly went to the salon with symptoms.Glena immediately called Alberta Health Services and booked a test.“I went to get a test… I am negative, but I still have to isolate on the off chance that I do develop symptoms and have to test again,” Glena said.She says the sudden isolation and fear of developing symptoms is all very unexpected

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Hinshaw warns rural Alberta that COVID-19 is not a Calgary or Edmonton problem

Dr. Deena Hinshaw took time during her COVID-19 update on Thursday to speak directly to rural Albertans, reminding them that they are not immune to the coronavirus.

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Lethbridge more than doubles its COVID-19 case count in 1 month

Lethbridge city council extends mandatory mask bylaw until at least Feb.

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Christmas music and COVID-19: How to adapt when group singing isn’t safe

Winspear Centre.“Everything is linked — everything. The way you feel, the way you reflect, the way you think about the holidays is linked to music and how you experience it.”“It anchors it… that musical foundation,” echoed Tyler Fitzgerald, a professional opera singer and choral conductor based in Calgary.“There’s this long-standing tradition… Whether or not you connect with it in a religious context… There’s a lot of people who go to church and enjoy traditionally religious music that relates to Christmas.

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Don’t call 911 to report COVID-19-related complaints: Edmonton police

COVID-19 restrictions. But they’re reminding people that 911 is for emergencies only.“The EPS would like to remind citizens to not call 911 to submit COVID-19-related complaints,” Edmonton police stressed in a news release Sunday.That day, Alberta Health confirmed 1,608 new cases of COVID-19 and reported nine deaths.

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Calls for action as more deaths linked to Alberta continuing care centres

On Sunday, Alberta Health announced more COVID-19 related deaths of people living at long term care centres. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, there are now calls for more resources to battle the outbreaks at the facilities.

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Alberta records 1,608 COVID-19 cases Sunday, 9 seniors die including 5 at Edmonton care centre

COVID-19 Sunday and reported nine deaths, all of whom were seniors.There are now 15,692 active cases in the province, mainly in the two largest metro centres, with 7,230 or 46 per cent of active cases in Edmonton zone and 5,756 or 36 per cent of all active cases in Calgary zone.Sunday’s nine reported deaths bring the provincial fatality total to 533.Five of the nine seniors who died were were at the Edmonton Chinatown Care Centre.The Edmonton Chinatown Care Centre was added to the provincial outbreak list on Oct. 20.

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Edmonton equine centre questions strict COVID-19 restrictions despite massive arena

Whitemud Equine Learning Centre Association.“[Before COVID we had] six riders per instructor in a 20 metre by 60 metre arena.“We’re not a typical sport — we’re not chasing after a ball or a puck… (the) rules are not made for us in the typical sense.”The sporting rules mean that the classes are now being done essentially privately.However, the group is questioning why the rules are so strict for them but restaurants and other businesses are still open to the public.“We are not close together — you get close to people in the grocery store, you get closer to people in a casino, which is still allowed to run,” said instructor Rebecca Walton.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The new restrictions were

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Coronavirus: 3 residents dead, dozens test positive including 18 staff at west Edmonton care home

an update from centre officials on Saturday. “Friday evening we met via Zoom teleconference with residents and families of these two neighbourhoods to answer their questions and address their concerns.”All visits are being restricted and family members are connecting with the residents by online or telephone, the update said.

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Edmonton to temporarily close 22 arenas, urges people to avoid non-essential travel

Alberta enacts 2nd COVID-19 state of public health emergency. Here’s what it meansAt this time, administration is not recommending Edmonton declare another state of local emergency.

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Hinshaw says she is ‘happy to work with any colleagues’ after Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Association forms COVID-19 committee

Dr. Deena Hinshaw says she is “happy to work with any colleagues” after the Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Association created their own COVID-19 pandemic committee.

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Jason Kenney says mandatory mask would trigger backlash and lower usage

During a Facebook town hall on Wednesday night, Premier Jason Kenney said the Alberta government is not going to make masks mandatory because he thinks rural Albertans would ignore it and would trigger a backlash and lower usage.

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Jason Kenney explains why Alberta is not making masks mandatory

During a Facebook town hall on Wednesday night, Premier Jason Kenney said the Alberta government is not going to make masks mandatory because he thinks there would be a backlash.

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COVID-19: Alberta sports leagues in limbo after additional three-week pause

a further three weeks of restrictions were imposed by the province.On Tuesday, Premier Jason Kenney declared a state of public health emergency and extended the temporary shut down to many sports in the province.After a two week pause, clubs had been anticipating a return to play on Nov. 27, 2020.

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No clear direction yet on how to enforce Alberta’s new COVID-19 measures: officials

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UCP associate minister backtracks on comments suggesting Alberta is holding off COVID-19 shutdown

Despite no COVID-19 deaths reported Sunday, Alberta adds another record-breaking 1,584 cases NDP health critic David Shepherd called it “an incredibly embarrassing bozo eruption” from Luan.“He is accountable for his words, he is accountable for pushing this kind of misinformation and creating this kind of fear and anxiety in the province of Alberta,” Shepherd said Sunday.“What we see is this government continues to push mixed messaging, downplay the very reality, the real impact of COVID-19.”In his statement Sunday, Luan said the government continues to act on advice from health officials like Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw.“I truly regret any confusion my statement has caused.

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New mobile assessment centres for COVID-19 testing to open near Edmonton on Monday

here and complete an online self-assessment first. People without internet access can call HealthLink at 811.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Anyone who has booked an appointment but can’t make it is asked to cancel or change it as soon as possible.In September, Alberta stopped offering testing to people who were asymptomatic.

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Officials looking at whether it makes sense to keep City of Edmonton rec centres open

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