Brits were busy celebrating the first bank holiday weekend since pubs re-opened yesterday as it emerged that daily Covid tests could soon free us of the ten-day isolation trap.

Rapid tests will be taken every 24 hours by those living with virus sufferers but who have no symptoms – and as long as they are negative they can go about their normal business.

Some 40,000 volunteers are being recruited for a trial starting next Sunday. The news came as revellers quenching their thirst for freedom supped 20 million pints – sparking fears of a beer shortage.

And even a forecast of cold, wet weather looks unlikely to put off punters for the rest of this holiday weekend. Brewer has reportedly limited some pubs to three kegs a week on

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Reds' Amir Garrett suspended for 7 games by MLB, appeals

NEW YORK – Cincinnati Reds reliever Amir Garrett was suspended for seven games by Major League Baseball on Tuesday for his role in a benches-clearing incident last weekend.

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COVID-19 cases rising in County of Warner

The County of Warner now has one of the highest active case rates per 100,000 people in the province. As Erik Bay reports, officials are urging residents to follow health measures to curb the spread.

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Biden sets new COVID-19 vaccine goal, aims to have 70% American adults inoculated by July 4

U.S. President Joe Biden set a new COVID-19 vaccine goal on Tuesday, stating he wants to see 70 per cent of adult Americans inoculated with at least one dose by July 4.

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COVID-19 cases rising in County of Warner: ‘Our schools are over-capacity’

Premier Kenney to address Alberta Tuesday night as province confirms 1,743 new COVID-19 cases “The indication that we’re getting is that primary transmission is still in the home, family gatherings and private visitations,” Jamie Anderson, regional director of emergency management with the County of Warner, said.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Raymond, Alta., Mayor Jim Depew, located within the County of Warner south of Lethbridge, believes transmission in schools is also contributing to the high case count.“Our schools are over-capacity and we have large families in the town,” Depew said.

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Federal quarantine hotel in Toronto won’t be fully closed after 13 staff test positive for COVID-19

COVID-19.Thirteen staff at the Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport Hotel had tested positive for COVID-19 as of Tuesday. Public health looking into possible COVID-19 outbreak at quarantine hotel in Toronto Toronto Public Health says inspections on Tuesday found some areas for improvement like more restrictions in the lunch room, more signage and centralized screening.It says the workplace implemented public health’s recommendations and inspectors found strong adherence to public health measures.

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G7 meeting a ‘good opportunity’ to engage with India: U.K.’s Raab

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Tuesday the meeting of G7 foreign ministers was a “good opportunity” to engage with India, where COVID-19 cases have surpassed 20 million.

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Star Wars Day 2021: Celebrate May the 4th with activities from a galaxy far, far away

debuted a brand new original series, called "Star Wars: The Bad Batch." The series follows "the elite and experimental clones of the Bad Batch" — first introduced in "The Clone Wars" — as they navigate "a rapidly changing galaxy in the immediate aftermath of the Clone War," the company said."Members of Bad Batch – a unique squad of clones who vary genetically from their brothers in the Clone Army — each possess a singular exceptional skill which makes them extraordinarily effective soldiers and a formidable crew," a synopsis reads.

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LEADING OFF: Mets check deGrom, Soto eases back with Nats

A look at what's happening around the majors on Wednesday:

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Biden's new COVID-19 goal: 70% vaccinated by July 4

In an update today, President Joe Biden said his administration would make it even easier for all Americans over the age of 16 to get vaccinated.

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India's COVID-19 surge pushes it over 20 million cases

India's COVID total topped 20 million yesterday, the only country besides the United States to do so, as more states ordered lockdowns and the country's premier cricket league postponed its season.

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Disney teases real-life retractable lightsaber on May 4

ORLANDO, Fla. - The lightsaber from "Star Wars" is probably the most recognizable film prop in the history of cinema and the most coveted piece of merchandise among kids and adult sci-fi fans alike. While there never has been anything created that comes close to the weapon of the Jedi, Disney revealed that a real lightsaber might soon be available in a galaxy not so far away. READ MORE: Celebrate May the 4th with activities from a galaxy far, far awayOn Tuesday, in honor of May 4, otherwise known as Star Wars Day, Disney Parks posted a 13-second clip on YouTube showing a Disney performer portraying Rey, the protagonist from the most recent "Star Wars" trilogy holding a lightsaber.

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COVID-19: Ontario to allow remote learning into next school year

Ontario’s education minister assured parents Tuesday that they will have options for next academic year. But as Travis Dhanraj reports, there is no certainty for the remainder of this school year.

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B.C. reports 697 new COVID-19 cases, one related death

B.C. health officials release a written statement with the daily COVID-19 numbers for Tuesday, May 4. Legislative Bureau Chief Keith Baldrey has the details on the encouraging numbers and the additional vaccine supply coming to the province.

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NACI preference for mRNA COVID-19 vaccine triggers concern

In the wake of NACI expressing its preference for Pfizer and Moderna, some have accused the advisory council of contributing to confusion and inconsistent messaging around vaccines. Shallima Maharaj reports.

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Derek Chauvin moves to have guilty verdicts thrown out, asks for new trial

Defense attorney Eric Nelson (left) sits with Derek Chauvin (right) who is charged in the death of George Floyd.

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Teen given accidental £10k Covid fine on day of mate's funeral for balloon release

A teenager has been given an accidental £10,000 Covid fine on the day of his friend's funeral for organising a balloon release.

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COVID-19: Ontario families weigh in on remote learning

With the TDSB moving summer school online and Education Minister Stephen Lecce giving no firm return date for in-class learning, families are expressing frustration.

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B.C. reports 697 new COVID-19 cases, one additional death

COVID-19 have been recorded in British Columbia, along with one death.After declining over the weekend, the number of people in hospital with COVID-19 rose by 12 to 486, according to a statement issued by B.C. health officials Tuesday afternoon.

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COVID-19: Front-line workers in Montreal’s east end honoured with emotional ceremony

COVID-19 pandemic.A group of east end health-care workers were among those given a plaque and a spirited round of applause during a ceremony in the school gym.“I think it’s beautiful. I think that it’s actually the first time that I’ve been part of a ceremony where they’re thanking us,” said Dr.

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Orange County libraries offer free English, Spanish courses for all levels

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orange County Library System offers English and Spanish courses for all skill levels, free of charge.

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Quebec unveils COVID-19 drive-thru vaccination clinic at Montreal airport

Montrealers will soon to be able to receive a COVID-19 vaccination from the comfort of their car. Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé was in Dorval on Tuesday to make the announcement, as the province starts ramping up its vaccination rollout to the general population.

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Ontario outdoor recreational facilities to stay closed until COVID-19 cases drop: minister

COVID-19 cases decline significantly, the government said Tuesday.Health Minister Christine Elliott said the province currently has no timeline for the reopening of facilities such as tennis courts and golf courses.“We need to limit our mobility as much as possible to reduce transmission and we are going to be assessing this,” she said.“But for right now we will need to continue with those measures in place to reduce mobility and reduce transmission.” Ontario reports 2,791 new COVID-19 cases, lowest increase since beginning of April Elliott noted that although there were 2,791 new cases reported in Ontario on Tuesday — the lowest in weeks — the case total could rise again.She also said the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations and patients

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New Orlando-area community COVID-19 vaccination sites see low turnout

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The COVID-19 vaccine shots are now available in four new spots in Orange County.

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Mets scratch deGrom because of tightness in right side

ST. LOUIS – New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom was scratched from Tuesday night's start against St. Louis because he was having trouble getting loose as he started to stretch ahead of his outing.

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Port Canaveral hosting COVID-19 vaccine drive-up clinic

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Port Canaveral officials announced details Tuesday for an upcoming COVID-19 vaccine drive-up clinic at the port.

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Bojangles set to return to Orlando area after nearly 6-year hiatus

ORLANDO, Fla – Central Floridians will soon have a new fast-food, fried chicken option when they decide to indulge. Bojangles announced on Tuesday it is returning to the Orlando area.

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Amway Center vaccine event aimed at making shots available to downtown residents

ORLANDO, Fla. – A COVID-19 vaccine event will be held at the Amway Center on May 13 to make shots more accessible to people living and working in downtown Orlando.

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Doctors in Manitoba write open letter, warn of overloaded health-care system

COVID-19 public health orders to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed.“Our health system cannot manage the potential volume of what is coming our way if we do not do everything possible to limit the spread of this virus,” reads the letter signed by the provincial medical leads of 16 specialties, including primary care, surgery and cardiac sciences. Death of Manitoba man in his 40s linked to COVID-19 variant, 291 new cases reported “Manitoba case numbers are rising far too quickly.

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Two Nova Scotians die of COVID-19 as province records another record-breaking number of cases

With another record-breaking spike in COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, Nova Scotia’s premier and chief medical officer warn that lockdown restrictions are likely to extend beyond two weeks. That comes as the province announces the tragic news that two more people have died from the virus, bringing the total to 69 since the start of the pandemic.

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Nova Scotia small businesses need more help during COVID-19

Nova Scotia has brought in a new round of supports for businesses impacted by COVID-19 and the current lockdown. But some small business owners say the supports won’t cover their needs. Jesse Thomas reports.

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Nova Scotia offers new COVID third-wave impact grants, small businesses say it’s not enough

COVID-19 lockdown but several small businesses say the supports don’t go far enough and are calling on the province to step up with more subsidies. Nova Scotia shutdown likely to be extended given spike in COVID-19 cases Minister of Inclusive Economic Growth Labi Kousoulis announced the province was offering $12 million in taxpayer money to support businesses that were forced to shut down during the third wave of the pandemic, a move to curb the spread of the virus that is leading to hundreds of new cases being reported each day this week.“Getting COVID-19 under control is the best thing we can do for the health and safety of Nova Scotians and for our business community,” said Kousoulis.

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N.B. making COVID-19 vaccines available to two new age groups

With more COVID-19 vaccines on the way, New Brunswick is making the shots available to two new age groups and officials say that could happen every week this month. Silas Brown reports.

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COVID-19: Saskatchewan lays out ‘roadmap’ in reopening from pandemic

vaccinated against COVID-19.Premier Scott Moe said Tuesday the three steps provide residents of the province with incentives to follow public health measures and get vaccinated.The first step could be reached by the last week of May. COVID-19: Saskatchewan expands vaccine eligibility as of May 4 “The road to the end of this pandemic runs through the vaccination clinics, and today we are providing Saskatchewan people with a clear roadmap of how we will get there and some important markers along the way,” Moe said.“This is not only a reopening plan.

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Trump launches new communications platform months after Twitter, Facebook ban

Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook. The platform, "From the Desk of Donald J. Trump" appears on www.DonaldJTrump.com/desk. The space will allow Trump to post comments, images, and videos. RELATED: Trump says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis 'would be considered' as his 2024 running mateThe technology appears to be powered by Campaign Nucleus— the "digital ecosystem made for efficiently managing political campaigns and organizations," created by his former campaign manager, Brad Parscale.The space allows Trump to post, and allows followers to share the former president’s

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COVID-19: 56 new cases, 1 additional death confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka

COVID-19 cases and one additional death in the region on Tuesday, bringing the total local number up to 10,703, including 226 deaths.Local public health also reported 75 new cases of a coronavirus variant on Tuesday, bringing the total up to 3,578 — 1,165 of which are active.

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Politics and the pandemic: A closer look at Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis

Stuck between a rock and a hard place: MacEwan University political scientist John Soroski says Premier Jason Kenney faces competing pressures from a public health crisis and a faction of his own UCP caucus. Soroski also talks with Global News at Noon about how a different style of leadership from rivals Rachel Notley or Brian Jean might be received right now.

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1 dead, 55 COVID-19 cases tied to outbreak at central Hamilton apartment complex

COVID-19 outbreak at a 17-storey apartment building in central Hamilton.In a release on Tuesday afternoon, the city said paramedics will be making a trip to Rebecca Towers on Rebecca Street and Wellington Street North on Thursday to test all residents in the complex.The surge involves 55 total cases and one death since mid-March. Officials say there are currently 28 active cases in the surge.

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Professor overcomes loss to craft COVID-19 student brochures

When the coronavirus pandemic struck New York City, LaGuardia Community College professor Lucia Fuentes assigned students in her honors biology class to compile all the information they could find about COVID-19.

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Deputy shooting becomes part of city's long history on race

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – The murder trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was wrapping up when Dakwon Gibbs told a friend that George Floyd’s killing — and others like it — would never happen in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

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Indoor events, communal dining with precautions now allowed under new Ontario COVID-19 LTC directive

Ontario government has issued a new directive for the province’s long-term care homes that will see COVID-19 restrictions eased after a high uptake of vaccinations.In a statement released Tuesday afternoon, officials said the update to the province’s directive was made by Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr.

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Pink admits she thought she was going to die and rewrote her will during ‘terrifying’ Covid-19 battle

Pink has candidly admitted she thought she was going to die during her coronavirus battle last year.The singer, 41, even rewrote her will shortly after catching Covid-19 in March last year, which she has since recovered from. Pink, who's real name is Alecia Beth Moore, is mum to kids Willow, nine, and four year old Jameson.

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Delaware lifting indoor COVID restrictions May 21st; masks still required

DOVER, Del. - Delaware is making major changes to their COVID-19 restrictions, Governor John Carney announced Tuesday.Beginning May 21st, all indoor capacity restrictions will be lifted. This includes retail, restaurants, houses of worship and other business establishments.Masks will still be required for indoor settings.

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COVID-19 Scan for May 04, 2021

In 2020, in-hospital mortality dropped from 19.1% in March and April to 10.8% in September through November in COVID-19 patients in the United States, according to a study yesterday in JAMA Network Open.While some associations with age, male sex, high body mass index (

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U.S. can, should do more to help Canada through COVID-19: vaccine expert

United States can and should do more to help Canadians get vaccinated against COVID-19, says a prominent Texas doctor, adding to the pressure on the White House to do more beyond America’s borders to end the pandemic.Dr. Peter Hotez, a vaccine expert and a familiar face to cable news viewers in both countries, says the U.S.

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Biden outlines updated U.S. COVID-19 vaccination plan, includes expanding rollout to children

U.S. President Joe Biden provided his updated plan on Tuesday for the country’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, which includes inoculating children once approved by the FDA, launching a website that helps Americans find their closest vaccination centre, tackling vaccine hesitancy and more.

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Clarington man advocates for COVID-19 rapid testing for local businesses

A Clarington resident is proposing a rapid testing pilot project, hoping it will ease people back into heading to stores once the province lifts its stay-at-home order. Brittany Rosen explains.

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COVID-19 test site in Cambridge closed again by mystery issue

COVID-19 testing centre on Holiday Inn Drive in Cambridge, Ont., closed again Tuesday and will remain closed on Wednesday, Cambridge Memorial Hospital said.The centre was closed Monday by a suspected gas leak which the hospital said caused some staff to complain of light-headedness and general unease. COVID-19 test site in Cambridge evacuated due to suspected gas leak Later Monday, the hospital reported that firefighters along with city and Enbridge employees tested the site for natural gas, sewer gas and other noxious fumes but found none.

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Santorum's comments on Native Americans don't quiet critics

NEW YORK – CNN analyst Rick Santorum's claim that he misspoke during a recent speech where he said there was “nothing here” when the United States was founded did little to diminish anger against him.

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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

Ten-day self-isolation rule set to be scrapped under new plan to free UK from Covid

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