The continued increase in cases today is a reminder that, as expected, the Omicron variant is spreading in our communities as we have seen in other countries.

We can all play our part to slow the spread of the virus, help protect our most vulnerable people from being infected, and ensure our health system is able to manage extra demand for services.

This means continuing to do the basics well – staying home if unwell, and wearing a mask, physical distancing and scanning in using the NZ COVID Tracer app when you’re out and about.

All masks are effective when worn properly – fitted snug and close to the face – including three-layer fabric and surgical masks.

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Allens Lane in Mount Airy rededicated to honor Black leader Richard Allen

PHILADELPHIA - A street in Mount Airy was rededicated Monday to honor Richard Allen, one of America’s most influential Black leaders. Allens Lane was originally named after former Philadelphia mayor William Allen. He was one of the wealthiest in Philadelphia during his time, using his money to support public interests including the building of Independence Hall and the establishment of the University of Pennsylvania. William Allen also opposed the Declaration of Independence and was a known slave owner. The street has now been rededicated to honor Richard Allen, a former slave who started the African Methodist Episcopal Church, which became the first national Black church denomination in the United States. Richard Allen fought endlessly for racial justice and equality.

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More than 47,000 boosters given yesterday; 744 community cases; 40 in hospital

The Big Boost Week continues to see tens of thousands of people going out to get their booster dose each day. Yesterday, 47,573 booster doses were administered across the motu – that’s twice as many as Sunday – and brings the total so far to almost two million doses.

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Local community battles opioid epidemic as CDC proposes controversial guideline changes

FALLS TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A Bucks County community in the throes of the opioid epidemic is questioning a new proposal from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that would loosen guidelines on prescribing powerful prescription drugs. "If the last 20 years tells us anything the medical community underestimated how addictive these drugs were going to be," Falls Township Police Department Chief Nelson Whitney said. The CDC's previous guidance, issued six years ago, helped slow the kind of prescribing that ignited the worst overdose epidemic in U.S. history.

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COVID-19: 35 more deaths in Alberta while number of hospital patients declines

COVID-19 fatalities in Alberta since the pandemic began has risen by 35 deaths, the province announced Monday.Alberta Health’s website said 3,776 deaths have now been linked to the novel coronavirus since the pandemic began, up from 3,741 on Friday.However, the total number of hospital patients with COVID-19 in Alberta dropped to 1,528 on Monday, down from 1,566 on Friday. The number of patients with COVID-19 in intensive care units also decreased slightly to 124 on Monday, down from 127 on Friday.According to Alberta Health, the province had 20,865 lab-confirmed active cases of the disease on Monday afternoon, down from 24,154 on Friday.Over the weekend, 2,647 new COVID-19 cases (1,146 on Feb.

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COVID-19: Hamilton passes through peak of latest wave, but many more cases likely through March

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths will remain above pre-Omicron levels into March, despite the city passing the peak of the latest wave.New Scarsin forecasting, revealed during a board of health (BOH) meeting on Monday, projected a scenario where the city will have to deal with about 20,000 new COVID-19 cases and another 300 hospitalizations between Feb. 14 and Mar.

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COVID-19 cases drop by 40% in US

The COVID-19 surge caused by the Omicron variant continues to recede in the United States, with the nation reporting a 7-day average of 175,492 new daily cases, with 2,458 daily deaths, according to the Washington Post tracker.

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Valentine’s Day couples told to avoid face to face sex in Thailand due to Covid

Thailand are being warned to avoid certain sex positions on Valentine’s Day as health officials release guidance to stop the spread of Covid.Authorities have suggested couples seeking some action take precautions such as having a test prior to intercourse and even wear a face mask during sex.The guidance has come after a rise in daily Covid cases, prompting fears that Valentine’s Day couplings may add to the spread.Speaking to AFP, Thailand’s Bureau of Reproductive Health director Bunyarit Sukrat said: "Covid isn't a sexually transmitted disease, but catching Covid is possible through close-contact breathing and exchanging saliva.”He brought forward recommendations for couples to take antigen tests before their go on their date night in order to try and prevent the spread.Other advice to stop the spread of Covid was to "avoid face-to-face sex positions and deep kissing", as well as some contraceptive advice being issued to stop unwanted pregnancies.Mr Bunyarit added: “If possible, wearing face masks while having sex can help reduce Covid risks.”Other advisory measures given include using the Covid-19 tracking app to see if the restaurant or other establishment is safe, according to the Bangkok Post.Officials also advised couples to wear masks and maintain social distancing while out on their date and when they return home if they live with others who could be at risk such as elderly and or vulnerable people.

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India administers over 173.38 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses so far

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Maharashtra reports massive drop in daily COVID tally; less than 2K cases today

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Black women’s disproportionate role in Quebec’s health network source of community pride

Racialized health-care workers claim systemic racism within Montreal health authority Bumba laments that more attention was paid to high rates of COVID-19 infection in Black communities than to the contribution of Black people in the health-care system.“When we look at the past, we see our ancestors had so many obstacles,” Bumba said in a recent interview, referring to colonialism and slavery. “But we also see that at a certain time, Black people did incredible things in health care, but we’re never recognized.”For Montrealer Jennifer Philogene, director of Quebec’s chapter for the Canadian Black Nurses Alliance, the high proportion of Black women in health care can be explained by culture.

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Covid: 3,494 PCR confirmed cases, 3,609 antigen tests

The Department of Health has been notified of a further 3,494 PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19, as well as 3,609 positive antigen tests logged through the HSE portal on Sunday.

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Russia urges more talks with West during Ukraine tensions

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov hold a meeting at the Kremlin, in Moscow on February 14, 2022. (ALEXEI NIKOLSKY/Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images) Russia’s top diplomat advised President Vladimir Putin on Monday to keep talking with the West on Moscow’s security demands, a signal from the Kremlin that it intends to continue diplomatic efforts amid U.S.

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Delhi logs 586 fresh COVID cases, 4 deaths; positivity rate at 1.37%

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Cash boost of £500,000 is shared with groups to boost mental health and well-being

Engage Renfrewshire has dished out more than £500,000 to communities in a bid to boost post-pandemic mental health.

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European country recommends fourth Covid vaccine dose but in select cases

Sweden. An increasing number of cases have been reported in recent weeks, including among people at increased risk of severe illness," the agency said.

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Trucker protests: Ottawa mayor says deal struck for trucks to leave residential neighbourhoods

The mayor of Ottawa says he’s reached a back channel deal with protest organizers to limit their demonstration to the area immediately surrounding Parliament Hill. The agreement calls for vehicles to roll out of residential neighbourhoods over the next 24 hours.

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As a blockade of a B.C. border crossing continues into the second day, RCMP make four arrests.

Surrey RCMP Sgt. Elenore Sturko provides an update on enforcement at a protest blockading the Pacific Highway border crossing on Sunday. Four people have been arrested for mischief.

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Ottawa mayor made a ‘backchannel’ deal to remove convoy from ‘residential’ areas

Ottawa’s mayor says he’s reached a “backchannel” deal with convoy organizers to limit the three-week occupation’s to the area immediately surrounding Parliament Hill.

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India logs 34,113 fresh Covid-19 cases, 346 fatalities in last 24 hours

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Health strike continues for 8th day despite interim order

COLOMBO (News 1st): The issuance of medicines, laboratory and radiology services at Government Hospitals will not be carried out on Monday (Feb. 14) as well, due to the ongoing strike action of the Health Trade Unions.The health workers are continuing their island-wide trade union action for the 8th consecutive day; the strike was launched citing several issues including salary anomalies.As a result of the strike action, various health services including the vaccinations and services offered by the Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) are no longer available.The trade union action is being carried out against the backdrop of the Colombo District Court issuing an interim order to suspend the strike immediately.According to News 1st correspondents, patients have been severely inconvenienced due to the strike action.

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More than 20,000 boosters given yesterday; 981 community cases; 39 in hospital

The Big Boost Week continues to see tens of thousands of people going out to get their booster dose each day. Yesterday, 20,739 boosters doses were administered despite the weather.

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Lifting weights for 3 seconds a day increases muscle strength, study suggests

FILE - Image of study participant during testing. Participants were asked to do three different types of arm workouts which included isometric, concentric or eccentric bicep curls.Isometric means the arm sits stationary, with basically no movement.

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Four arrested as blockade of key B.C. border crossing stretches into second day: RCMP

COVID-19 measures continued into a second day, Surrey RCMP said.Highway 15 remained closed between 1st and 8th Avenue, according to DriveBC, and highway traffic cameras showed access to the route blocked by police vehicles.Surrey RCMP said Sunday the border crossing was closed an all vehicle access to the border area south of 8th Avenue was suspended.“Safety is our priority in this situation, this is a very high emotion protest where we want to do as much as we can to try and keep people calm, even as we move forward with arrests,” Surrey RCMP Sgt. Elenore Sturko said.Police formed a line around 12:30 p.m.

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Game day food facts: Americans to consume the most amount of food on Super Bowl Sunday

LOS ANGELES - From pizza to chips and wings to beer, Super Bowl Sunday is known for its food!After Thanksgiving, Americans will consume the most amount of food on Super Bowl Sunday.According to TigerFitness, the average household buys about 6,000 calories worth of snacks per person.RELATED: Super Bowl LVI: Where to eat near SoFi StadiumBelow is a list of Super Bowl food facts from TigerFitness.Get your top stories delivered daily! Sign up for FOX 11’s Fast 5 newsletter. And, get breaking news alerts in the FOX 11 News app. Download for iOS or Android.Tune in to FOX 11 Los Angeles for the latest Southern California news.Advertisement

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Scottish Government announces 5,301 new covid cases in last 24 hours

The Scottish Government has confirmed 5,301 new cases of coronavirus have been identified overnight.

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Uttar Pradesh: Night curfew timings relaxed amid dip in Covid cases. Read here

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Pandemic scandal of almost 8,000 Scots children made homeless

Thousands of children were made homeless during the pandemic, according to shock new figures branded a “national disgrace.”

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Covid-19: India reports 44,877 new Covid cases, daily positivity rate at 3.17%

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More than 49,000 boosters given yesterday; 810 community cases; 32 in hospital

The sharp increase in new cases today is another reminder that, as expected, the highly transmissible Omicron variant is now spreading in our communities as we have seen in other countries.

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EastEnders' Maisie Smith reveals one piece of advice she would have given her younger self after previously opening up about mental health

EastEnders star has been getting close with her fellow co-stars, including Dragons Den star Sara Davies, Gordon Ramsay's daughter Tilly, and fellow actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, who made history last year as the show's first ever deaf contestant. Today (12 February) she shared a video of her spending time with CBBC TV presenter Rhys Stephenson in the dressing room before a show at London's 02 arena.

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Greater Manchester's latest borough-by-borough coronavirus infection rates as cases continue to plummet

The number of coronavirus infections is continuing to plummet in all 10 boroughs in Greater Manchester, latest figures show.

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Live blog: Ottawa convoy protest enters 16th day, as police clear Ambassador Bridge

“Freedom Convoy” originally meant to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates and quarantine rules for cross-border truck drivers has entered its 16th day on Saturday.Police in Windsor, Ont. say they’ve begun enforcement actions against protesters who blocked access to the Ambassador Bridge for days.They say they’ve told protesters at the scene to head home, and several have begun packing up tents.

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Quebec reports 28 more COVID-19 deaths, logs 71 patient drop in hospitalizations

COVID-19 today as virus-related hospitalizations continue to decline across the province.The Health Department says 2,143 people are in hospital with the disease, after 144 patients were admitted in the past 24 hours and 215 were discharged.#COVID19 – En date du 11 février, voici la situation au Québec: https://t.co/pwoUoaBgaF pic.twitter.com/aR2nlnEvXO— Santé Québec (@sante_qc) February 12, 2022It says the number of overall virus-related hospitalizations are down by 71.Officials say 153 patients are listed in intensive care, a drop of 11.The province is also reporting 2,359 new cases confirmed by molecular testing, which is limited to certain higher-risk groups.They say 33,661 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine were administered on Friday.

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Kerala's active Covid cases dip; 15,184 new cases in 24 hrs. Details here

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COVID-19: New Brunswick reports 4 more deaths, decline in hospitalizations

COVID-19 on Saturday.According to the provincial COVID-19 dashboard, the deaths involve a person in their 70s and two people in their 80s in Zone 1 and one person in their 90s in Zone 4.A total of 286 people with COVID-19 have now died in New Brunswick. Anti-mandate demonstration in Fredericton enters Day 2 Since Friday, hospitalizations have dropped by 13, for a total of 122 people in hospital.

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Delhi records 920 fresh Covid cases, positivity dips further to 1.68%

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Mumbai reports 349 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, positivity rate below 1%

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Karnataka: New Covid cases dip further; positivity rate below 3%

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'Omicron is not mild': 500,000 people died due to Covid in past 5 weeks; 68,000 last week alone, warns WHO

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India adds 50,407 Covid cases, 804 deaths in 24 hrs; tally surges to 4.25 crore

coronavirus cases are being recorded at less than one lakh for the last six consecutive days. The death toll has climbed to 5,07,981 with 804 daily fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. The case fatality rate has been recorded at 1.19%. The active cases comprise 1.43% of the total infections, while the national recovery rate has further improved to 97.37%, the health ministry said.

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More than 57,000 boosters given yesterday; 454 community cases; 27 in hospital

Tairāwhiti has reached two vaccination milestones today; their eligible population reached 90% fully vaccinated –the 18th DHB to do so – and it’s eligible Māori population reached 90% first doses.

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B.C. reports 846 people in hospital with COVID-19 related illness, fewest cases in hospital since mid-January

Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has the daily COVID-19 update on Friday, February 11, and how B.C. officials could be setting the stage to remove restrictions on Tuesday.

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MRI hours at Saskatoon hospital reduced due to ‘recent critical shortage’: SHA

MRI department at Royal University Hospital has decreased to the point where health officials have decide to scale back hours of operation, creating concerns about wait times for the service.A memo sent earlier this week to Saskatoon physicians and staff within the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) cites “ongoing recruitment challenges” due to a “recent critical shortage of MRI technologists.” Saskatchewan moves to end COVID-19 public health orders The shortage means the department at RUH will only operate from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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‘10 Truths About Love’: Watch the ‘timeless’ rom-com on Tubi for Valentine’s Day

Los Angeles - Love is in the air — well, on Tubi it is! FOX’s free streaming platform kicks off its Valentine’s Day slate with "10 Truths About Love," a new original rom-com starring Camilla Belle and David LaFontaine. Written by frequent romance scribe Shannon Latimer ("A Whirlwind Wedding," "Ghosts of Christmas Past"), the feel-good movie features a thriving romance columnist Carina (Belle) who thinks she’s got her love life all figured out — until her longtime boyfriend unexpectedly breaks up with her.Meanwhile, Carina’s editor hires a new writer, Liam (Lafontaine), to work with her and give the column a male perspective. Subsequently, the two clash over their approach, but to prove himself, Liam offers to help Carina get her ex-boyfriend back.

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Waukesha parade attack: Darrell Brooks pleads not guilty, more charges

WAUKESHA, Wis. - A Milwaukee man accused of killing six people and injuring dozens more when he drove an SUV through a suburban Christmas parade pleaded not guilty Friday to scores of criminal charges.Darrell Brooks Jr., 39, entered the pleas to 77 charges, including six counts of homicide and multiple counts of reckless endangerment, during a court appearance that lasted less than five minutes. Brooks' attorneys filed for a change of venue in the case on Thursday, but it's not clear when that motion will be considered.

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Latest Greater Manchester coronavirus infection rates as weekly cases fall by more than a third

Latest data reveals the extent of falling Covid-19 cases across Greater Manchester.

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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

Record day for boosters with more than 66,000 doses given yesterday; 243 community cases; 10 in hospital; 1 in ICU

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