As of April 9, 2021, there has been 109540 total COVID-19 cases in B.C. Today we are sitting at 1262 new cases, 2 new deaths (1495 in total), 332 people currently in hospital, 102 in ICU, 15,673 in self-isolation, and 9574 active cases.

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Does Air Canada owe you a refund because of COVID-19? Here’s how to get it

COVID-19 pandemic, Air Canada passengers are finally getting their money back.The refunds come in the wake of a nearly $6 billion financial support package that the federal government announced Monday to help prop up the airline industry, which was hit hard by the pandemic.

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Ontario early childhood educators call for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility

As teachers in some parts of Ontario have been given the green light for COVID-19 vaccines, early childhood educators are calling on the province to make their positions eligible as well.

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Alberta identifies 1,081 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday

Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw provides an update on COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the province on Tuesday.

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Quebec premier calls for patience as COVID-19 emergency measures extended

Seventy-three days, is how long Quebec Premier François Legault says Quebecers have to be patient for as the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues.

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Premier Doug Ford defends Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Doug Ford has announced plans to expand Ontario’s vaccination rollout as criticism grows about what so-far has been a patchwork system. Travis Dhanraj reports.

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Hinshaw warns more COVID-19 restrictions may be coming during 3rd wave

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw explains that the province is looking at the current COVID-19 situation and that if cases and hospitalizations continue to rise, more restrictions could be coming to protect the healthcare system.

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Large summer events in Alberta possible depending on COVID-19 vaccine uptake: Hinshaw

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw says it is possible there could be large summer events in the province if enough Albertans get vaccinated and the COVID-19 cases aren’t high.

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Hinshaw stresses safety of AstraZeneca after blood clot reported in Quebec

Dr. Deena Hinshaw continues to stress that the protection from COVID-19 offered by the AstraZeneca vaccine continues to be safer than the possibility of rare blood clots that was suffered by a patient in Quebec.

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What you need to know about the COVID19 vaccine in Quebec

There are many unanswered questions when it comes to who is eligible to receive the COVID-19 shot in Quebec. As the province continues to vaccinate essential workers and those with chronic illnesses, many people are wondering what is the exact vaccination criteria.

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Vaccination clinics across the Delaware Valley close amid Johnson & Johnson pause

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia officials say some of their vaccine clinics will be forced to close on Tuesday following the federal recommendations to pause the use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine Tuesday morning.On Tuesday morning The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and U.S.

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Study: 1 in 3 COVID-19 survivors develop mental health problems within 6 months

TAMPA, Fla. - A new study shows COVID-19 affects the mind and the brain in significant ways after researchers found a third of people who survive the virus develop mental health or brain disorders they never had before.The study was published in the Lancet Psychiatry journal in April where researchers looked at data from about 236,000 COVID-19 survivors. They found about 1 in 3 developed mental health or brain disorders within the six months after their infection, including anxiety, depression, insomnia, nerve disorders, or even a stroke."The psych burden tended to decline a little over the six months that they studied people, that’s all they did, it was still there at the end.

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Vaccine probes, COVID-19 surges shuffle vaccine rollout in some nations

Vaccine safety signals and case surges continue to impact country COVID-19 policies, with Australia signaling that it will sidestep the adenovirus vector vaccines and India fast-tracking some foreign vaccines to boost immunization amid climbing illness totals.

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US halts J&J COVID vaccine after reports of blood clots

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this morning said the United States should pause the administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine immediately, while the agencies examine how and if the vaccine was linked to six cases of a rare type of blood clots in women 18 to 49, including one death.

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B.C. mom of child fighting cancer asks why parents of sick children aren’t being vaccinated

COVID-19 vaccine through the industry she works in.Cannon’s son has cancer, and she says many parents like her have not been immunized. She says she can’t understand why parents of a medically vulnerable child aren’t being prioritized.“I’m not saying we’re a higher priority,” she said.

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Start of Atlantic Bubble delayed by at least two weeks, pushed into May

Nova Scotia re-instates isolation for N.B.

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Moderna COVID-19 vaccine over 90% effective 6 months after booster shot, data shows

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90 per cent effective against the virus at least six months after receiving a second dose.Referencing data released Tuesday from its Phase III clinical trial, the pharmaceutical giant said in a press release its vaccine was up to 95 per cent effective against “severe cases of COVID-19.”Moderna said the vaccine’s efficacy kicked in two weeks after the second dose.More to come.

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I got the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Now what?

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Nova Scotia elementary schools to get new outdoor learning spaces this year

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to highlight gaps and opportunities in education systems nationwide, the federal and provincial governments are turning the spotlight to outdoor learning.

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Concerns over rare clotting disorders halt use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine

Science’s COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Heising-Simons Foundation.A rare but very serious side effect that has complicated Europe’s COVID-19 vaccination schedules for the past month has now thrown a wrench into U.S. immunization efforts as well.

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COVID-19: 2 deaths, 76 cases, 140 resolved in London-Middlesex; 52 hospitalized, 18 in ICU: LHSC

Two new deaths and 76 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in London-Middlesex, local health officials reported on Tuesday.It’s the first time in six days that the region has recorded a single-day jump under 100 and the first time in 10 days that a death has been reported.It brings the region’s pandemic case tally to 8,570, of which 7,248 have resolved, an increase of 140 from the previous day.At least 192 deaths have been reported since the pandemic began.

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COVID-19 Scan for Apr 13, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected healthcare programs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) that work to protect populations against HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria, according to a new report by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.The fund found that, from April to September 2020, HIV tes

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Atlantic bubble ‘looking unlikely’ as Nova Scotia tightens border rules

As New Brunswick is now presuming all COVID-19 cases to be variants, Nova Scotia has made the decision to close its borders to our neighbouring province. This comes just days before the planned opening of the Atlantic bubble — which is now expected to be delayed until at least May.

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Gemma Collins says her dad ‘isn’t the same man’ after battling Covid saying ‘it’s really distressing’

GEMMA Collins has revealed her dad “isn’t the same man” due to his ongoing and “distressing” battle with long Covid. Alan, 73, tested positive for coronavirus just before Christmas alongside her mum Joan, saying he would "rather be dead" as he fought for his life in hospital.

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Saskatchewan adds 2 new deaths, 288 new COVID-19 infections

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N.B. seniors’ advocate says home-care workers should be re-prioritized for COVID-19 vaccine

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Column: Matsuyama goes from inspiration to Masters champion

AUGUSTA, Ga. – The idea was to create golfing heroes, not necessarily a Masters champion.

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Selena Gomez and J.Lo to headline COVID-19 vaccine concert for poor nations

NEW YORK - Backed by an international concert hosted by Selena Gomez and headlined by Jennifer Lopez, Global Citizen is unveiling an ambitious campaign to help medical workers in the world’s poorest countries quickly receive COVID-19 vaccines.The anti-poverty organization is announcing the musical event — "VAX Live: The Concert to Reunite the World" — with the goal of enlisting corporations and philanthropists to raise $22 billion for global vaccinations.

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Newborns of COVID-vaccinated moms may be protected from infection

Two new Israeli studies find that COVID-19 antibodies pass robustly from mothers to their infants in breast milk for 6 weeks after vaccination and that no infants breastfed by their coronavirus-positive mothers had evidence of infection.

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Statewide Public Health Orders Extended Two More Weeks

https://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/infectious-disease-epidemiology-unit/disease/novel-coronavirus/covid-19-orders-and-guidance/.Information about getting a COVID-19 vaccine in Wyoming can be found at https://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/immunization/wyoming-covid-19-vaccine-information/.Wyoming offers free at-home COVID-19 testing.

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85 new COVID-19 cases, 2 additional deaths confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka

COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths on Tuesday, bringing the local total number of cases up to 8,862, including 212 deaths.Local public health also confirmed 47 new variant cases on Tuesday, bringing the local total up to 1,906 — 553 of which are active.

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COVID-19: Saskatchewan clamps down on household bubble sizes

COVID-19 will restrict the size of household bubbles.The government said that effective immediately, household bubbles are limited to immediate households only throughout all of Saskatchewan.Private indoor gatherings had previously been limited to immediate household members only for Regina and area. Public health measures in Saskatchewan extended to April 26 The province is also limiting the size of worship gatherings to no more than 30 people as of 12:01 a.m.

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No reason to be anxious if you’ve taken the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, Fauci says

Dr. Anthony Fauci says Americans who’ve recently received a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine shouldn’t be anxious about the “pause” in shots because of reports of blood clots.

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Interior Health stops on-site COVID-19 testing at Sun Peaks, 25 positive cases confirmed

COVID-19 testing at Sun Peaks Ski Resort near Kamloops, B.C., in the wake of several positive cases at the recreational ski village.Testing has been ongoing in the community on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, but the regional health authority said pressure on available resources will prevent it from continuing to offer the service.“Our medical health officer is confident that Kamloops public health testing centre will be able to accommodate any remaining people who require testing so no further testing will take place at Sun Peaks at this time,” said a statement from Interior Health. COVID-19 spreading in Sun Peaks ski resort village near Kamloops, B.C.

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Quebec health officials reassure AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine safe to receive following report of Canadian experiencing blood clotting

When asked about a report of an adverse event involving blood clots upon someone in Canada receiving an Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, Quebec’s Health Minister Christian Dubé and public health director Horacio Arruda reassured on Tuesday Quebecers the vaccine is still safe to take. “What is important is that even COVID-19 can give you embolic coagulation problems, and the risk of having the disease and comparing to the risk of having this complication is very [much] higher in the disease,” said Arruda.

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West Lincoln mayor removed from emergency ops post amid investigation into COVID-19 protest

West Lincoln has lost his seat on the city’s emergency operations centre after council removed him from the position on Monday night.Following a “confidential” closed session among municipal councillors, chair William Reilly said the five-to-two vote in removing mayor Dave Bylsma was “the right move” and “restores confidence that could have possibly been lost.”UPDATE: Effective immediately, Mayor David Bylsma has been removed by Council from his seat on the @TWPWestLincoln EOC (Emergency Operations Centre).

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Peterborough area school boards preparing for virtual learning amid provincewide school shutdown

return to class after this week’s spring break, it won’t be in a brick-and-mortar classroom — it will be online.On Monday, the Ontario government announced it would close school buildings indefinitely in favour of remote learning as the province continues to see record-breaking COVID-19 infections and ICU admissions.Officials with the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board (PVNCCDSB) and Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDSB) say they’re ready to shift to virtual learning on Monday.“I think what we’ve learned operating in this year is expect the unexpected,” said PVNCCDSB communications manager Galen Eagle.“We were fully intending to reopening to in-person learning after the break, but

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Cargill in London, Ont., halts production as COVID-19 case count climbs to 82

Cargill poultry processing plant in London, Ont., is halting production effective Tuesday in response to a growing COVID-19 outbreak at the plant.Cargill, which employs roughly 900 people at its London facility, says at least 82 active cases are currently associated with the outbreak.It’s a dramatic climb from just nine cases the Middlesex-London Health Unit reported one week ago.

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Health minister accuses Conservatives of trying to create fear after question on AstraZeneca vaccine safety

Health Minister Patty Hajdu during question period on Tuesday accused the Conservatives of trying to create fear when asked by Michelle Remple Garner if they might revise their guidance on the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine after Health Canada confirmed that a person living in Canada developed rare blood clotting following immunization.

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Travel plans take a hit over delays in covid-19 test results

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With J&J doses on hold, vaccination sites adapt as Florida reports 9,130 new COVID-19 cases

ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida vaccine sites were sent scrambling Tuesday after the Food and Drug Administration put a hold on the use of Johnson & Johnson vaccines due to six reports of a rare blood clot in patients who received the single-dose shot.

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EXPLAINER: What's known about COVID vaccines and rare clots

A rare, rogue immune response is the main suspect as authorities investigate highly unusual blood clots following use of two similar COVID-19 vaccines from Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca.

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India rolls out red carpet for foreign Covid-19 vaccines

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New COVID-19 cases to continue to climb at drastic rates in Waterloo Region

Nearly 100 new COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo Region, most since January This is the highest total Waterloo Public Health has reported since Jan. 21 when there were 125 new COVID-19 cases announced.This raises the rolling seven-day average number of news daily cases to 77.9.In addition, the agency says another 55 people have been cleared of the virus, lifting the total number of resolved cases to 11,973.There were no new COVID-19-related deaths announced on Tuesday, leaving the death toll in the area at 245 including three in April.This leaves the area with 592 active COVID-19 cases which is the highest total Waterloo Region has seen since Jan.

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Canada reports 1st blood clot in AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine recipient

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the Quebec health ministry said the female patient, whose age was not revealed, is recovering at home.

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Give relief, ramp up health infra: Fadnavis on Maharashtra curfew

₹3,300 crore for restricting COVID-19 spread. It should be utilised for adding more beds and procurement of medical equipment.

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Quebec extends emergency measures in 3 COVID-19 hotspot areas for extra week

Quebec Premier François Legault announced Tuesday that emergency measures in three of the province’s COVID-19 hotspot regions (Quebec City, Outaouais and Chaudiere-Appalaches) will be extended an additional week to April 25.

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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

The latest COVID-19 infection rate numbers for April 9, 2021

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