N.S. reports 133 new COVID-19 cases, growing number of hospitalizations While hospitals saw very few COVID-19 patients in the first two waves, this third wave — which has seen spread of the variants — is hitting people harder, and it’s targeting people of all ages.“The majority of these COVID patients are in their twenties, thirties and forties,” said Hazleton.“People need to understand it’s an awful disease and if it gets hold in someone, they could die.”“Just because you’re 20 doesn’t mean you’re not going to die if you get COVID.”Already during the third wave, the country has seen deaths in younger populations.

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Another three people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus

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Nova Scotia introduces paid sick leave program for workers who need time off due to COVID-19

paid sick leave program for Nova Scotians who need to take time off work due to COVID-19.Under the new, $16-million program, people may now qualify for up to four paid sick days between May 10 and July 31.“We want employees to stay home if they are feeling unwell and follow public health protocols to help reduce the spread of COVID,” said Premier Iain Rankin in a release.“Paid sick leave means they won’t have to make a difficult decision between their health and the health of others, or their own financial well-being.”The program is open to people who can’t work remotely and who miss less than 50 per cent of their scheduled work time in a one-week period due to COVID-19.That includes workers who need to take time off because they’re waiting

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Mother, wife of Marine reunited with her family in Orlando after deportation in 2018

ORLANDO, Fla. – Rep. Darren Soto held a news conference on Wednesday to discuss the case of a mother who was recently reunited with her family after being deported in 2018.

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Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Wednesday that receiving a COVID-19 vaccine will not be made compulsory for children.

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Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliot said on Wednesday that more than 50 per cent of residents over the age of 18 had received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. “This is a very exciting milestone and a true testament to the determination and dedication of team Ontario,” Elliot told reporters.

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4 people ticketed after hundreds attend anti-lockdown rally at Alberta cafe: RCMP

Alberta over the weekend.A “Save Alberta Campout Protest” was held Saturday outside the Whistle Stop Cafe in the hamlet of Mirror, Alta., to support owner Chris Scott as health officials had closed his business earlier in the week.Alberta Health Services had said they received hundreds of complaints about the cafe and that it had not been complying with COVID-19 restrictions.Scott, who also organized the rally, stood on a stage in the rain and rallied the crowd to challenge measures meant to curb the spread of the virus.Health officials close Whistle Stop Café after Alberta restaurant ignores COVID-19 rules for monthsHe was arrested a few hours later and RCMP say they ticketed four people under the Public Health Act for attending the

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COVID-19 vaccine will not be made compulsory for children, as the government sets a target date of June for vaccinations of those aged 12 to 17.Elliott made the comments Wednesday at a vaccination plan update.“Many young people will require parental consent to have the vaccine or not.

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vaccines to meet the requirement.The minister also requested the Centre to ensure the supply of oxygen cylinders."While daily consumption of liquid medical oxygen in Odisha is 52.9 metric tonne (MT), production capacity in the state is 155.51 MT (through cylinders). However, the surplus LMO cannot be utilised due to a shortage of cylinders.

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₹50 lakh insurance cover for frontline COVID workers

₹50 lakh insurance cover for frontline workers that include doctors, nurses and health workers.Chairing a high-level meeting, Chief Minister Hemant Soren said the government will also expedite payment of insurance cover to frontline coronavirus workers, dying due to the virus.Jharkhand with 103 fresh COVID-19 fatalities during the last 24 hours has seen its death toll increasing to 4,085, while the tally climbed to 2,96,895 with 4,365 fresh cases."The state government is ensuring ₹50 lakh insurance cover for frontline workers including doctors, nurses and health workers," chief minister Soren said after holding a meeting of MPs and MLAs from North Chotanagpur division.This was the third consecutive meeting by the CM with the MPs and MLAs to

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National Park urges locals to get out into nature and improve mental health

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Tamil Nadu Covid-19 daily infections breach 30,000-mark; 293 dead

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Report: Ellen DeGeneres to end her TV talk show next year

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Ayrshire College students urged to take up offer of Covid testing

Ayrshire College students have urged fellow learners to get tested for coronavirus.Over 100,000 rapid lateral flow tests have been distributed to colleges across Scotland, with twice-weekly voluntary testing being encouraged. Students at campuses in Ayr, Kilwinning and Kilmarnock have been taking up the offer to get tested.

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Covid care for elderly people: Antara partners with Hyatt Regency to provide complete care

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Colonial Pipeline attack: Fuel transport limits waived for some states as shutdown drags on

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People in their late 30s invited to book coronavirus vaccinations from Thursday

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Florida man charged with killing toddler’s missing mother

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U.K. PM Johnson announces COVID-19 public inquiry into handling of pandemic

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Wednesday an independent public inquiry into the U.K.’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Boris Johnson announces independent public inquiry into handling of Covid pandemic

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Boris Johnson has said the British government would establish an independent, public inquiry into the Covid-19 crisis in 2022, adding it was talking to the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to set the terms.

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LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that an independent public inquiry into the handling of the coronavirus pandemic will be held next year.

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Pope delivers first public audience in six months

Pope Francis has expressed his pleasure at being once again among his flock as he delivered his weekly general audience in public for the first time in six months.

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Pune ranks first, Delhi-NCR at bottom among top 8 cities in health infra: Report

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NEW DELHI : The unprecedented challenges thrown by covid-19 might have derailed the retirement plans of many. Those nearing retirement amid the pandemic may have to give their financial plans a hard look.Rajiv Bajaj, chairman and managing director, Bajaj Capital, in an interview with Mint, shared some of the ways forward for those who are about to retire over the next few years.How has covid-19 impacted those who are nearing retirement?Those nearing retirement may have to rework their retirement plan and may even have to bring about a radical change in their investment portfolio.

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In Punjab, 251 PM Cares Fund ventilators lie unused: Health ministry

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Cadila to sell India focused animal health business for Rs2,921 crore

MUMBAI : Zydus Animal Health and Investments Ltd (ZAHL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cadila Healthcare Ltd, has entered into an agreement to sell its Animal Healthcare Established Markets Undertaking (Zydus AH) to a consortium led by private equity firm Multiples Alternate Asset Management for Rs2,921 crore.Zydus AH is the animal health business of ZAHL focused on India and certain other countries.The consortium, including Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s RARE Enterprises, has agreed to purchase the business through a special-purpose veZenex Animal Health India Pvt. Ltd.“Zydus AH is the second largest and one of the fastest growing animal health businesses in India.

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Asian stocks follow Wall St lower on inflation fears

BEIJING – Asian stock markets retreated Wednesday as investors looked ahead to U.S. data they worry will show inflation is picking up.

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Daft: Rents fall in Dublin, rise elsewhere

Monthly rents in Dublin dropped in the first three months of this year, but increased elsewhere - according to the latest rental report from property website daft.ie.

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Companies temporarily halt work, help staff as coronavirus ravages India

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Hunter Hayes Gets Candid About Personal Struggles While Discussing Mental Health (Exclusive)

Hunter Hayes is opening up about why being an official ambassador for One Mind, the leading brain health nonprofit organization, is so important to him.As One Mind's first Champion, he will share his own lived experiences around mental health to reduce stigma, raise awareness and empower others to share their own stories. The 29-year-old country singer spoke with ET's Cassie DiLaura and said that much like others during the coronavirus pandemic, he had to take a closer look at his mental health over the past year.«I've heard it from a lot of different walks of life, a lot of different stories, and a lot of different sort of histories, and definitely felt it myself,» he says.

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