Despite COVID-19 vaccine ramp up, experts say Canada still in for ‘summer of uncertainty’ Unveiled on Tuesday, the province’s three-step re-open plan provides a glimpse of what restrictions could be amended in a certain timeframe once vaccination goals are met.With more than 70 per cent of residents age 40 and older having received their first COVID-19 dose, part of the threshold for Step 1 has been met.“We may have reached the first re-opening target, but our vaccination targets are not slowing down, in fact, they are speeding up.

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Visitor restrictions at Saskatchewan long-term care homes to ease on May 30

long-term and personal care homes in Saskatchewan are being relaxed when the province enters Step One of its reopening plan from the COVID-19 pandemic.The province said all residents at those facilities will be allowed unlimited indoor visitors, but only two at a time, as of May 30.Up to four family members or support people will be allowed to visit outdoors.

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Report: Chris Cuomo advised brother on sex harassment claims

NEW YORK – CNN said Thursday it was “inappropriate” for anchor Chris Cuomo to have been involved in phone calls with the staff of his brother, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, where strategies on how the governor should respond to sexual harassment allegations were allegedly discussed.

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41 blood clot reports in people who received AZ jab - HPRA

The health products regulatory body has issued a safety update about the number of side-effects experienced by people who received vaccinations for Covid-19.

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COVID-19 Scan for May 20, 2021

One in seven US adult COVID-19 patients developed at least one new illness requiring medical care after recovery from their infection in 2020, finds an observational study yesterday in BMJ.The so-called COVID-19 "long-haulers" developed complications involving a

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Nearly 1 million excess deaths in 29 nations during pandemic

Nearly 1 million more people than normal died in 29 high-income countries during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, according to a time series study yesterday in BMJ.

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COVID-19: 62 new cases, 1 additional death confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka

COVID-19 cases and one additional death in the region on Thursday, bringing the local total to 11,554, including 242 deaths.Local public health also reported 67 new cases of a coronavirus variant on Thursday, bringing that total to 4,303, 505 of which are active.

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No new COVID-19 deaths as Saskatchewan surpasses 45K total cases

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Nearly 1 million excess deaths in 29 countries amid COVID pandemic

Nearly 1 million more people than normal died in 29 high-income countries during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, according to a time series study yesterday in BMJ.

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One of Queen Elizabeth II's new dogs dies after just 5 months: report

Queen Elizabeth II is reportedly upset after her five-month-old dog, Fergus, died. According to The Independent, one of the British monarch’s two new puppies died over the weekend after falling ill in February. Representatives for Buckingham Palace had no comment when reached by Fox News. The dachshund and Welsh corgi mixed breed pup joined the queen’s household shortly after Prince Philip fell ill and was hospitalized earlier this year.

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US, Russia hold parallel military drills in the Balkans

BELGRADE – Serbia and Russia launched joint military exercises near Serbia's capital Thursday as U.S.-led forces held massive drills in neighboring Balkan states in what appeared to be Moscow’s resolve to maintain influence in the European region torn by wars during the 1990s.

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B.C. premier, health officials to hold live COVID-19 briefing Thursday

COVID-19 update at 2 p.m. PT, Thursday.Global News will carry it live here, on our Facebook page and on BC1.

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Over 11,000 COVID vaccinations have been given in Waterloo Region in past 2 days

COVID-19 vaccines in the area, according to Waterloo Region’s vaccine distribution task force.On Thursday, the agency reported that there have now been 265,571 vaccination in the area, 5,754 more than it reported a day earlier.

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What you can do and when under Ontario’s new 3-phase COVID-19 reopening plan

Ontario government has unveiled a three-phase COVID-19 reopening plan that will gradually guide the province as it emerges from a weeks-long stay-at-home order imposed on all regions.Premier Doug Ford, Health Minister Christine Elliott and Ontario’s chief medical officer of health Dr.

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Over 2,850 new COVID-19 vaccines in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph

COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in the region as of Thursday morning.This is an increase of 2,862 doses from what was reported the previous day. Ontario can only have ‘good summer’ if COVID-19 vaccines continue, some measures remain, officials say Public health reports that 136,115 people have now been vaccinated, having received at least one dose, which translates into 53.3 per cent of the eligible population.

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Toronto police charge notorious anti-masker with allegedly uttering death threats, assaulting officer

Toronto police with allegedly uttering death threats and assaulting a police officer on Thursday.Police said on May 12, a man allegedly threatened to shoot people multiple times over the phone, which was reported to officers early on May 19.That same afternoon, investigators said they went to a home in York Region to arrest the suspect, however, when officers arrived, the man got into his vehicle and attempted to drive away.

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Teen accused of killing Tristyn Bailey will now be represented by public defender

ST JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Aiden Fucci, the 14-year-old charged with second-degree murder in the death of 13-year-old schoolmate Tristyn Bailey, will now be represented by the Public Defender’s Office after a judge granted his attorney’s motion to withdraw as counsel on Thursday, according to News 6 partner WJXT.

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As positivity rate falls under 4%, Florida reports 2,881 new COVID-19 cases

ORLANDO, Fla. – State health data shows Florida has seen a positivity rate under 5% for over 10 days, leading Orange County health officials to remain optimistic for new guidance on masks and social distancing.

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COVID-19: New Brunswick boasts highest percentage of population vaccinated in Maritimes

between 25 and 29.And Prince Edward Island is booking for anyone 12 and over.New Brunswick also reported seven new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. Six of those cases are either close contacts of previously-reported cases or travel-related.

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High inflation? A generation of investors has never felt it

NEW YORK – The central question gripping Wall Street is whether the burst of inflation hitting the economy as it recovers from the pandemic is just temporary or the start of a real problem. The answer threatens to crack the stock market’s incredible, record-setting run that began in March 2020.

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Karnataka reports 28,869 new covid-19 cases, active cases fall further

BENGALURU : The daily coronavirus cases in Karnataka is witnessing a decline as the state registered 28,869 new infections, which was outnumbered by recoveries with 52,257 discharges. However the number of fatalities continued to remain high at 548, the health department said on Thursday.

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Ontario can only have ‘good summer’ if COVID-19 vaccines continue, some measures remain: officials

COVID-19 vaccinations and some public health measures until mid-June “can help ensure a good summer.”On Thursday, the science advisory table released modelling documents that indicated cases, test positivity and hospitalization rates are declining. It also said due to current public health measures “control of the pandemic is improving.”However, officials also noted that “school reopening will create an increase in cases” but that this “may be manageable.”They also said outdoor activities are much safer than indoor activities and should be encouraged.

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw to provide COVID-19 update for Alberta Thursday afternoon

COVID-19 update on Thursday afternoon.Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to hold a news conference at 3:30 p.m., which will be streamed live in this story post.

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NY offering unvaccinated chance to win $5 million in exchange for COVID shot

NEW YORK - In an effort to encourage more New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the state is offering scratch-off lottery tickets and a chance to win $5 million. The tickets, which are typically sold for $20 at retailers, will be free. The 'Vax & Scratch' program will run May 24-28 from 8 a.m.

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Hamilton reports 141 new COVID-19 cases, specialist concerned about variants amid reopening

Ontario government set to unveil a gradual COVID-19 reopening plan after a weeks-long stay-at-home order, a Toronto epidemiologist is suggesting that the province needs to be careful to not trade a great summer for a bad fall.Dr. Colin Furness, epidemiologist and associate professor with the University of Toronto says he expects several million people in Ontario will not be vaccinated by the end of the summer based on the speed of the current programs which will leave many susceptible to aggressive variants.“So in September, we’re going to have four or five million susceptible people and a very aggressive variant that could produce a very ugly wave if we let it,” Furness told Global News.

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Manitoba reports record-setting daily COVID-19 case count, 3 deaths

COVID-19 case count and health officials say another three Manitobans with the virus have died.In a release the province said 603 new infections had been identified as of Thursday morning. Manitoba premier says further COVID-19 restrictions coming The province’s previous highest daily case count — 593 infections — was reported Nov.

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Nova Scotia reports 65 new COVID-19 cases, more than 180 recoveries

COVID-19: Vaccine eligibility now open for Nova Scotians aged 25 to 29 The release said one of the central zone cases involves a staff member at Glasgow Hall, a long-term care facility in Dartmouth. As well, another case was reported at the My Cape Breton Home for Seniors in North Sydney.“At the direction of public health and as an added precaution, residents and staff from the affected units at both facilities are being tested,” the release said.

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Beachside town mayors urge Ontarians to stay home this May 24 weekend

long weekend, be sure they don’t include a trip to southwestern Ontario’s beaches.That’s the hope from a pair of beachside town mayors who are urging would-be daytrippers to stay home as the province gears up for another May 24 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Largest container ship hits East Coast as ports see surge

BAYONNE, N.J. – With the sun gleaming off the Manhattan skyline in the distance, the massive ship passed slowly underneath the Bayonne Bridge on Thursday morning, tooting its horn to the delight of about two dozen onlookers on the bridge deck hundreds of feet up.

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Deaths in Inverclyde 'potentially linked to illicit drugs' as Glasgow health board investigate

Inverclyde may “potentially be linked to illicit drugs”, the local health board have said. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde say they have been made aware of several deaths and investigations have been launched.

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Iceberg bigger than Manhattan breaks off from Antarctica, dubbed world’s largest

European Space Agency.The giant piece of ice is shaped like an ironing board and it’s about 105 miles in length and 15 miles wide - to put that into perspective, Manhattan Island is only 22 miles in length and 3 miles wide.Dubbed A-76, the iceberg calved off the Western side of the Ronne Ice Shelf, lying in the Weddell Sea, according to the ESA.A-76 after breaking off of Ronne Ice Shelf in Antarctica.

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Pennsylvania reports 50% of adults are fully vaccinated, 68% have at least one shot

HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania marked a milestone on Thursday, with 50% of adults statewide now considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19.The Wolf administration says it will lift an order requiring unvaccinated people to wear masks in public once 70% of Pennsylvanians aged 18 and older are fully vaccinated, meaning at least two weeks beyond the last required dose.That percentage stood at 50% on Thursday, according to federal data, while 68% of adults had at least one shot.The pace of vaccinations has been slowing for weeks, with most people eager to get the shot already having done so.

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Tamil Nadu reports record 35,579 Covid-19 cases, 397 deaths on a single day

Tamil Nadu declares Black Fungus as notifiable disease under Epidemic ActThe Tamil Nadu government on Thursday declared Black Fungus (mucormycosis) a notifiable disease under the Public Health Act, state's Health Secy J Radhakrishna said."Luckily, we've officially only 9 reported cases & all are stable.

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West Bengal registers record 162 COVID deaths, 19,091 fresh cases

KOLKATA : West Bengal's Covid-19 death toll rose to 13,895 on Thursday after record 162 fatalities were reported, the health department said in a bulletin.It said that 19,091 fresh cases of infection took the tally 12,09,958.In the last 24 hours, 18,910 people recovered from the disease in the state, improving the discharge rate slightly to 87.98 per cent.West Bengal currently has 1,31,510 active cases.Since Wednesday, at least 70,638 samples were tested for Covid-19 in West Bengal, the bulletin added. Never miss a story! Stay connected and informed with Mint.

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Meghan Markle, Prince Harry announce they’re opening a relief center in India amid coronavirus crisis

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry celebrated their wedding anniversary in a special way. On Wednesday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced on their Archewell website plans to build a Community Relief Center in Mumbai, India, through their partnership with World Central Kitchen.

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Vax and scratch: NY offers $5M lottery for newly vaccinated

ALBANY, N.Y. – Anyone who gets vaccinated at a state-run vaccination site in New York next week will receive a lottery scratch ticket with prizes potentially worth millions, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo tries to boost slowing vaccination rates.

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When and where you can watch Prince Harry's new TV series with Oprah Winfrey on mental health

Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey's new docuseries on mental health is about to launch, and it's one of the must-watch programmes of the year. If you want to make sure you don't miss out on the series that everyone is talking about, here's how you can watch it.The Me You Can't See is Harry's documentary series featuring honest discussions about mental health and illuminating stories from around the world, as well as plenty of insights into his own life.

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Meghan McCain Joy Behar Get In Heated Battle Over Covid Vaccines, Forcing Whoopi To Step In — Watch

You know it’s a good day on The View when Whoopi Goldberg has had enough. Joy Behar and Meghan McCain got into one of their patented screaming matches on the May 20 episode of the daytime talk show, this time duking it out over the COVID-19 vaccine. While both women are on the same side when it comes to getting the vaccine, they don’t quite agree about the efficacy of the vaccine rollout.

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Zack Snyder blends social commentary into ‘Army of The Dead’

LOS ANGELES – The elevator pitch for Zack Snyder’s “Army of the Dead” would read something like this: “28 Days Later…” meets “Oceans 11.” But watching the film reveals more than a Las Vegas zombie heist thriller as layers of subtext emerge reflecting current social issues.

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Orange County ‘could not be in a better position’ as COVID-19 cases decline, leaders say

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County leaders said COVID-19 cases are declining and things are looking a lot better in the county compared to a few months ago.

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‘Summer Nights’ at Busch Gardens brings new fireworks show, extended park hours

TAMPA, Fla. – Busch Gardens will kick off “Summer Nights” with its newest and “biggest” fireworks show in just a little over a week along with extended park hours.

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Tenant eviction ban in Scotland may be extended to support renters through pandemic

Covid Recovery Secretary told MSPs that further protections from eviction are “under close consideration” now an outright ban no longer applies across most of Scotland.

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Another new coronavirus has jumped to people

As the world is dealing with a pandemic caused by one novel coronavirus that likely jumped from animals, researchers have identified another novel coronavirus from a child with pneumonia in Sarawak, Malaysia, in 2017-18, reports a study today in Clinical Infectious Diseases.

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Maharashtra's active Covid caseload drops below 4 lakh; daily new recoveries outpace new cases

coronavirus on Thursday, which took the infection tally to 54,97,448, while the death of 738 patients pushed the toll to 85,355, the state health department said.On Wednesday, the state had recorded 34,031 cases and 594 deaths.As compared to the previous day, the single-day cases of the state dropped by over 4,000 cases, while the death toll has increased by 144.A total of 47,371 Covid-19 patients were discharged from hospitals during the day, which took the recovery count to 50,26,308.With this, the number of active cases in the state is now 3,83,253, the department said.The Covid-19 recovery rate of Maharashtra improved to 91.43% from 90.06% a day ago, while the death rate remained at 1.55%, the statement said, adding that the positivity

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Kerala logs over 30,000 new Covid-19 cases, 44,369 recoveries in a single day

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has reported 30,491 new Covid-19 cases in the state in the span of 24 hours. The death toll witnessed a spike of 128 new fatalities, taking the toll to 6,852.

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Salma Hayek opens up about her ‘fatal’ COVID battle; Reveals she still hasn’t fully regained her strength

Salma Hayek recently opened up about her COVID 19 recovery. In an interview with Variety, the 54-year-old actress described her diagnosis as near-fatal.

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Strictly's Aljaz Skorjanec opens up about his ongoing health struggle

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine We know and love him for his incredible dance talent and adorable relationship with fellow professional dancer and wife Janette Manrara, but what you may not know about Strictly Come Dancing's Aljaž Škorjanec is that he has been secretly dealing with an ongoing skin condition that has affected his mental health and physical wellbeing. READ: Strictly’s Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec's home is as chic as you'd expectIn an exclusive interview with HELLO!, Aljaž opened up about his struggle with psoriasis – an inflammatory skin condition thought to be caused by a weakened immune system.

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COVID-19: Quebec reports more than 650 new cases, eight deaths

The number of pandemic-related hospitalizations dropped by six to 460. Of those patients, 107 are in intensive care units — a decrease of six.The latest screening information, which dates from Tuesday, shows 33,545 tests were conducted that day.Quebec’s caseload has reached 365,642 while the death toll now stands at 11,066.

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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

Saskatchewan sets Step 1 target re-opening date for May 30, reports 177 new cases

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