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Ontario “staying the course” on public health restrictions despite sixth wave warnings

It’s been weeks since Ontario’s top doctor has delivered a pandemic update. Despite growing calls for more transparency, the province says it’s not necessary to bring them back. Matthew Bingley reports.

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Ontario ‘staying the course’ on lifting COVID-19 mask mandate, health minister says

Ontario’s health minister said the provincial government is “staying the course” on it’s decision to life the mandatory masking mandate, despite experts saying the province is now experiencing the sixth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.Christine Elliott made the remarks during a funding announcement at North York General Hospital on Thursday.The minister was asked whether there have been talks about potentially reinstating the mandatory mask mandate which was lifted earlier this month.“We’re staying the course, we don’t anticipate that we’ll need to move back to mandatory masking,” she said. “Except in certain locations where it is mandatory, most of it is discretionary.”Elliott said people should be “patient” and “kind” with one another, noting that some may feel more comfortable to continue wearing a mask in public settings.

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With covid abating, domestic air travel sees recovery in Feb

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Ontario opposition want government to share plans for handling rising COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 cases.The province reported bumps in virus cases and hospitalizations on Thursday and wastewater monitoring suggests cases have been rising throughout the month.NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says the “complete silence” from the government and chief medical officer of health is disconcerting and called on them to provide guidance.

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NACI guidance on 4th COVID vaccine dose expected, Ontario health minister says

National Advisory Committee on Immunization to release guidance today on fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccine.Christine Elliott told legislators that the advice will centre on what age groups should receive a fourth shot.NACI previously recommended that people who are “moderately to severely immunocompromised” receive a fourth dose of the vaccine six months after getting their third shot.The committee says that data on the fourth dose is currently limited, but those who are immunocompromised are at a higher risk both of severe outcomes of COVID-19 and of decreasing protection over time. 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose: What’s the science behind another booster? It comes as public health indicators tick upwards across Canada, with Quebec warning that a sixth wave of the pandemic has begun.Earlier this week, U.S.

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Delhi: Omicron found in all 442 Covid samples genome sequenced in March

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Ontario finance minister tests positive for COVID, says symptoms mild

COVID-19.Peter Bethlenfalvy says he took a rapid test today after experiencing minor symptoms.Bethlenfalvy says he will be following all public health guidelines and will be working from home.The minister joined Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Steve Clark and Government and Consumer Services Minister Ross Romano at a press conference at the legislature Wednesday.

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Ontario COVID numbers: 807 people in hospital, 166 in intensive care

COVID on Thursday for the first time since earlier this month. There are 807 people hospitalized with 166 in intensive care.This is up by 29 for hospitalizations and up by one in ICUs since the previous day.

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Delhi Covid cases: DDMA meeting today to discuss pandemic situation

DDMA lifted all Covid restrictions in the wake of significant improvement in the Covid situation in the city. However, wearing of masks in public places, including buses and metro trains continued.

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India records 1,225 fresh Covid-19 cases, 28 deaths in last 24 hours

Covid-19 cases, India on Thursday recorded 1,225 new cases in the last 24 hours, according to Union Health Ministry data. Additionally, India's Covid-19 deaths witnessed a steep decline in cases with 28 deaths recorded in the last 24 hours, the updated data revealed. The active caseload on Thursday stood at 14,307, as per Health Ministry data.

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The federal carbon tax is set to rise April 1. How will that affect gas prices?

Gas prices in some provinces are set to rise Friday as the federal carbon tax increases.

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Ontario’s affordable housing program focuses on processes, not increased density

The Ford government says it is taking aim at planning and implementation slowdowns which it says are among the main causes of high housing costs. But the government is not adopting changes designed to increase population density in existing residential neighbourhoods because it says they’re too radical for municipalities.

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Wastewater data shows signs of rising COVID-19 transmission in Alberta

Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping says both positivity rates from PCR tests and wastewater data are showing initial signs of increased COVID-19 transmission.

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Arizona governor signs bills restricting transgender sports, surgeries

PHOENIX - Republican Gov. Doug Ducey has signed bills banning transgender girls from playing on girls' sports teams and prohibiting gender reassignment surgeries for minors.The governor described Senate bills 1138 and 1165 as legislation to "protect female athletes" and "to ensure that individuals undergoing irreversible gender reassignment surgery are of adult age.""This legislation is common-sense and narrowly-targeted to address these two specific issues ⁠— while ensuring that transgender individuals continue to receive the same dignity, respect and kindness as every individual in our society," Ducey said in a Twitter thread.Two GOP governors last week bucked conservatives in their party and vetoed bills in Indiana and Utah requiring trans girls to play on boys sports teams.Republicans have said blocking transgender players from girls sports teams would protect the integrity of women’s sports, fearing that trans athletes would have an advantage.Many point to the transgender collegiate swimmer Lia Thomas, who won an individual title at the NCAA Women’s Division I Swimming and Diving Championship last week.But there are few trans athletes in Arizona schools.

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Rising COVID-19 indicators in Ontario prompt calls for expanded access to PCR tests

COVID-19 indicators rising in Ontario, opposition politicians are calling on the government to expand access to PCR tests for the virus.Critics have been calling for Ontario to reinstate broad access to the gold-standard tests, which have been restricted to certain groups of high-risk people since December when the Omicron variant overwhelmed resources.Those calls continued on Wednesday as some suggested the province was entering a sixth wave of cases after a lull following the peak of the Omicron wave.

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Ontario COVID numbers: 778 people in hospital, 165 in intensive care

COVID on Wednesday, with 165 in intensive care.This is down by 12 for hospitalizations and unchanged in ICUs since the previous day. Hospitalizations are almost at 800 for the second straight day as some experts have said Ontario and Canada are entering a sixth wave.Last Wednesday, there were 611 hospitalizations with 174 in ICU.Of the 778 people in hospital with COVID-19, 50 per cent of them were admitted because of the virus, while 50 per cent were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for COVID-19.Of the 165 people in ICUs with the virus, 73 per cent were admitted because of COVID, while 26 per cent were admitted for other reasons.

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Delhi covid update: DDMA meeting on Thursday to discuss pandemic situation

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Canada headed towards 6th COVID-19 wave this spring, experts warn

COVID-19 wave, experts say, as cases and hospitalizations have started to creep back up again across the country.While average daily case counts have levelled off nationally, there continues to be regional variability across the country with several jurisdictions reporting increases, said Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer in her latest weekly update on Friday.

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Sri Lanka pushes China aside; India to build hybrid power plants

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has pushed aside China and given the nod to India to develop three Sri Lankan wind farms on islets between the countries.This can be seen as a victory for New Delhi after the project was taken away from a Chinese firm.Sri Lanka and India have signed six Memorandums of Understanding on Monday (28) when Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S.

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Ontario’s ‘stay open’ legislation criticized for details left out

The province has introduced new legislation which it says will help put Ontario in a place to avoid future pandemic problems. But the opposition and business advocates say more detail is needed. Matthew Bingley reports.

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Used car prices take off even as covid hits new purchases

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Ontario heading into another COVID-19 wave, expert says

COVID-19 pandemic, one expert says.Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious diseases expert with University Health Network, said if you look around the province, and at “wastewater signals,” it is “pretty clear that there’s a growing burden of COVID in many communities across the province.”Bogoch said the “signals are very clear.”Data released on March 17 by the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table said the province’s wastewater signal had stopped declining and was increasing slightly.

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Ontario COVID numbers: 790 people in hospital, 165 in intensive care

Testing positive weeks after a COVID-19 diagnosis: What it means for travel Meanwhile, Ontario also reported 1,610 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, though that is an underestimate of the true widespread transmission of the virus due to testing restrictions. The provincial case total now stands at 1,156,656.The death toll in the province has risen to 12,414 as nine more virus-related deaths were added.

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Ontario launches new plan to prepare for health emergencies, includes PPE stockpile

Ontario didn’t replenish PPE stockpiles before COVID-19, long-term care commission says The plan includes new legislation that would, among other measures, make permanent a $3-an-hour wage enhancement for PSWs that the government has been extending for a few months at a time since 2020.The legislation would also require annual reporting on supplies of personal protective equipment, and require the province to have a provincial emergency plan that is updated every five years.The government is also announcing $81 million over two years to expand a program in which nursing graduates can receive full tuition reimbursement in exchange for committing to practice in an underserved community for two years.

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Gammanpila to move 22A against Dual Citizens holding office

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila is preparing to move the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution that will prevent foreign nationals from seizing power in Sri Lankan politics.Speaking to reporters in Colombo on Tuesday (29), Gammanpila dismissed claims that his group is attempting to secure the votes lost by the Rajapaksas, and use them for Namal Rajapaksa’s election campaign for the future.“Unfortunately for Namal, with the end of this government, the political journey of the Rajapaksas will come to an end,” said Gammanpila adding it would also end the eight-decade-long nepotism that plagued Sri Lankan politics.“We have no intention of re-electing a Rajapaksa, because no matter which one of them comes to power, it is Basil Rajapaksa who will govern the country,” he said.Udaya Gammanpila said that a measure to address this issue, the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution will be moved in April 2022 in Parliament that will NOT allow any dual citizen to take office in Sri Lanka.Former Minister & Leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya Udaya Gammanpila on Tuesday (29) revealed a process within the constitution that would allow to dissolve parliament and call for elections.He said a new leader will emerge to take this cause forward.

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Covid vaccine mixing: Govt says 'data required' to make recommendation on mixing of jabs

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MONSTA X delay ‘Shape Of Love’ mini-album after Hyungwon catches COVID-19

MONSTA X have postponed the release of their upcoming mini-album ‘Shape Of Love’ following member Hyungwon’s COVID-19 diagnosis.On March 28, MONSTA X’s label Starship Entertainment shared in a statement that Hyungwon had tested positive for COVID-19 on a rapid antigen test earlier that day, and would be halting all activities while he recovers. As a result, the group have decided to delay their forthcoming release until further notice.“Hyungwon has completed three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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17,148 community cases; 842 hospitalisations; 26 in ICU; 34 deaths from the past 10 days

Today we are reporting 17,148 community cases, 842 hospitalisations and 34 deaths.

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Gov. DeSantis signs bill prohibiting gender identity, sexual orientation instruction in grades K-3

SPRING HILL, Fla. - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "Parental Rights in Education Act" into law during a visit to Classical Preparatory School in Spring Hill. The bill bars instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for young public-school students.It is one of the more hotly-contested pieces of legislation drafted this session in Tallahassee.

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Quebec public health experts say province has already entered a sixth wave of COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic driven by the BA.2 subvariant.While the province’s public health director has been reluctant to confirm a new wave, Dr.

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Ontario COVID numbers: 655 people in hospital, 158 in intensive care

COVID on Monday, with 158 in intensive care.This is up by 102 for hospitalizations and an increase of one for ICUs since the previous day, though officials noted not all hospitals reported updated figures due to the weekend.Last Monday, there were 551 hospitalizations with 181 in ICU.According to latest data for hospitalizations from the weekend, 47 per cent were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for COVID-19. For those in ICUs, 24 per cent were admitted for other reasons.

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Crisis-hit Sri Lanka seeks further $1 bln credit line from India – Reuters

(Reuters) – Sri Lanka has sought an additional credit line of $1 billion from India to import essentials amid its worst economic crisis in decades, two sources said on Monday (28), as the Indian foreign minister began talks with the government of its neighbor.The island nation is struggling to pay for essential imports of food and fuel after a 70% drop in foreign exchange reserves since January 2020 led to a currency devaluation and efforts to seek help from global lenders.New Delhi has indicated it would meet the request for the new line, to be used for importing essential items such as rice, wheat flour, pulses, sugar and medicines, said one of the sources briefed on the matter.“Sri Lanka has requested an additional $1 billion credit line from India for imports of essentials,” the second source said.

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ready to discuss neutral status as part of peace deal with Russia

Latest updates as of 10:18 p.m. on Sunday:

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BIMSTEC opens in Colombo on Monday (28)

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Bay of Bengal Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation or BIMSTEC — the regional organisation exclusive to the Bay, will open in Colombo on Monday (28).The Ministry of External Affairs noted that the conference will be held until the 30th of March 2022.President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will preside over the BIMSTEC Summit on 30th of March 2022.Senior officials and Foreign Ministers from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Thailand are expected to attend the BIMSTEC Senior Officials Meeting and Cabinet Meeting to be held on Monday (28) and Tuesday (29).Meanwhile, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S.

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Winter-like conditions return; 9-year-old shot and killed in Trenton; Man charged in Upper Darby shooting

PHILADELPHIA - After weeks of above-average temperatures, conditions will feel more like winter Sunday and Monday. Sunday will begin sunny before clouds move in during the afternoon before breaking away towards the evening. Temperatures will be colder highs in the low 40s. Wind will continue to sweep through the area with 15 - 20 mph wind gusts Sunday and 20-25 mph wind gusts on Monday. Looking ahead, Monday's highs will see temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. Improvements will begin Tuesday with temperatures in the high 40s. By Thursday, spring-like conditions are back with temperatures in the high 60s and rain. TRENTON, N.J. - A nine-year-old girl has died after being shot in Trenton on Friday, authorities with the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office say. According to the prosecutor's office, the shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. in the Kingsbury Square area. Authorities say patrol units responded to the area for reports of a shooting and fights breaking out amongst a large group. When officers arrived on scene, they found a large crowd in a low-rise courtyard and the nine-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound, police say. According to authorities, the child was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center then the Robert Wood Johnson New Brunswick Hospital, where she was pronounced dead just before midnight. Lloyd A.

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Covid-19 update: Hong Kong cuts 14-day flight suspension rule to 7 days

Hong Kong government said in a statement.

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Asian COVID hot spots show signs of improvement

The pace of COVID-19 spread appears to be slowing in some of Asia's recent hot spots, including Hong Kong, where cases are at their lowest level in a month.

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COVID-19 vaccines not tied to adverse pregnancy outcomes

Two studies published yesterday in JAMA, one from Sweden and Norway and one from Ontario, find no link between COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy and adverse outcomes.

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Ontario government announces $13.6 million in funding for Waterloo hospitals

Ontario government says it is providing over $13.6 million to hospitals in the Region of Waterloo to reimburse the lost revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic.Kitchener-Conestoga MPP Mike Harris made the announcement on Friday which will see $8.1 million for Grand River Hospital, $2.5 million for St. Mary’s General hospital and $2.9 million for Cambridge Memorial Hospital.

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Ontario COVID numbers: 667 people in hospital, 161 in intensive care

COVID on Friday, with 161 in intensive care.This is up by six for hospitalizations but a decrease of four in ICUs since the previous day. Last Friday, there were 615 hospitalizations with 193 in ICU.Of the 667 people in hospital with COVID-19, 46 per cent of them were admitted because of the virus, while 54 per cent were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for COVID-19.Of the 161 people in ICUs with the virus, 76 per cent were admitted because of COVID, while 24 per cent were admitted for other reasons.

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Active Covid-19 cases dip in India; 1,685 new infections in last 24 hours

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Trucker protests: Police deemed Ottawa convoy national security threat week before Emergencies Act

Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Thomas Carrique told the House of Commons’ Public Safety Committee on Thursday that police deemed the so-called “Freedom Convoy” a threat to national security one week before the federal government invoked the Emergencies Act.

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Drew McIntyre told WWE 'helped save lives' during pandemic era ahead of WrestleMania

WWE title win at WrestleMania – revealing he’s been told the action during the COVID pandemic helped save lives. McIntyre is readying himself for a battle with Happy Corbin at this year’s Mania – the 38th instalment of WWE’s ultimate spectacular.

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India to run genome sequencing for over a year to spot new covid mutant

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Ottawa convoy deemed national security threat a week before Emergencies Act: police

Ontario police deemed the so-called “Freedom Convoy” a threat to national security one week before the federal government invoked the Emergencies Act.

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Canary Islands to lift coronavirus restrictions ahead of Easter holidays

A top holiday destination for Brits will be lifting most of their Covid travel restrictions in time for the Easter holidays. The Canary Islands will be scrapping various rules from this week, including capacity limits in both indoor and outdoor venues, which will now be able to operate at full capacity.

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Ontario COVID numbers: 661 people in hospital, 165 in intensive care

COVID on Thursday, with 165 in intensive care.This is up by 50 for hospitalizations but a decrease of 9 in ICUs since the previous day.Last Thursday, there were 644 hospitalizations with 199 in ICU.Data was not immediately available Thursday morning for the breakdown of those who a were admitted to hospital directly because of COVID, and those who were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for the virus. Mississauga city council votes to eliminate mask bylaw, aligning with province Meanwhile, Ontario also reported 2,561 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases on Thursday, though that is an underestimate of the true widespread transmission of the virus due to testing restrictions.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
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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

Ontario signs onto Federal Childcare Deal just days ahead of deadline

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