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Coronavirus: Inside the hunt for new COVID-19 variants in Canada

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Canadian scientists in a nationwide network of labs are on a mission to detect and disrupt the new and highly contagious coronavirus variants in the U.K. and South Africa. Dawna Friesen takes us inside the hunt for the new variants.

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16.01 / 18:49

Jeremy Clarkson baffled after 'scary' and 'utterly emotionless' Covid 'abandons China'

Jeremy Clarkson spoke candidly about the coronavirus pandemic which he likened to a Hollywood sci-fi movie.The Grand Tour presenter addressed the Covid-19 newly identified variants, which appear to be more infectious than the strain which emerged in China in 2019, which has since sparked a national UK lockdown.The 60-year-old said people in the West have been "dropping like flies" after the UK witnessed a significant increase in the number of positive coronavirus cases.Writing in his new column, the former Top Gear host shared his thoughts on Covid-19 after the virus was said to have mutated in South Africa and Brazil.Jeremy's comments come after he claimed that as a result of the new mutation, scientists have warned the virus "may have

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The public face of the pandemic: Canadian doctors who have become medical celebrities

16.01 / 18:09

Sumon Chakrabarti is looking forward to the day when he’s no longer asked to appear on the nightly news.The infectious diseases physician works for Trillium Health Partners in Mississauga, just west of Toronto, in one of the regions hardest-hit by the coronavirus pandemic in the country. Misinformation is spreading as fast as coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: How scientists track new variants of the virus

16.01 / 18:09

Thousands of genomic sequences have been identified from the original strain of the novel coronavirus. Depending on the rate of transmission and efforts to curb infections, the variant will either die out or dominate.

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16.01 / 17:57

Kate Middleton and Prince William Might Get the COVID-19 Vaccine on Camera

Queen and Prince Philip had both received the first dose of the vaccine, Finding Freedom author Omid Scobie said the Cambridges could be good candidates to persuade others to get immunized.On the latest episode of his podcast HeirPod, as the Daily Express reports, Scobie spoke to ABC News correspondent Maggie Rulli about Buckingham Palace's decision to confirm the Queen and Prince Philip's vaccination, an unusual move for a family that typically keeps health news under wraps.

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16.01 / 17:22

Covid-free world: How 11 countries escaped the pandemic with zero coronavirus cases

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India under PM Modi, has fought most successful battle against COVID in the world: Shah

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₹230 crore.He assured the people of Bhadravathi that the central school and the stadiums that will come up will be designed in such a way that local people can also use the facilities.Lauding RAF's contribution in maintaining peace and tranquility in the country, including its involvement in UN's peacekeeping mission, the Union Home Minister said in some movies police are depicted with a different image, but very few people lead a life as difficult as they do, while pointing at their varied work schedule, no holiday on festivals."...there is a need to change the way in which we look at our police forces," he said and cited the National Police Memorial that was developed in Delhi.Aimed at strengthening law and order, the Modi government

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16.01 / 16:47

Permission granted to tuition classes to re-open in all areas except the Western province and isolated areas

COLOMBO(News 1st): Permission has been granted to conduct tuition classes to be held in all areas except the Western Province and isolated areas from the 25th of this month, according to the Director-General of Health Services, Dr. Asela Gunawardena.In the first phase, Ordinary Level and Advanced Level tuition classes will be allowed, Dr.

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After Trump, Biden aims to reshape the presidency itself

16.01 / 16:42

WASHINGTON – When Joe Biden takes the oath of office Wednesday outside a wounded U.S. Capitol, he will begin reshaping the office of the presidency itself as he sets out to lead a bitterly divided nation struggling with a devastating pandemic and an insurrection meant to stop his ascension to power.Biden had campaigned as a rebuke to President Donald Trump, a singular figure whose political power was fueled by discord and grievance.

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Inside the hunt for coronavirus variants in Canada

16.01 / 15:07

variants of the coronavirus.For doctors on the frontlines like Dr. Jamie Spiegelman, the new variants are worrisome.

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How tracking variants of the novel coronavirus is like building a family tree

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already found cases of the highly contagious U.K. variant.

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The Latest: UN: Pandemic reduced migrants by 2M by mid-2020

16.01 / 12:15

India starts world’s largest COVID-19 vaccination drive— U.S. governors complain over pace of COVID-19 vaccine shipments— Biden: We’ll ‘manage the hell’ out of feds’ COVID response— Study: In pandemic era, older adults isolated but resilient— China builds hospital in 5 days after surge in virus cases___Follow AP’s coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/coronavirus-pandemic, https://apnews.com/hub/coronavirus-vaccine and https://apnews.com/UnderstandingtheOutbreak___HERE’S WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING:Mexico posted a record spike in coronavirus cases on Friday, with 21,366 newly confirmed infections, about double the daily rate of increase just a week ago.

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Dustin Diamond of ‘Saved By the Bell’ diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer

16.01 / 11:07

Dustin Diamond, the actor who played beloved nerd Screech on the original Saved By the Bell TV series, has been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, his rep confirmed on Thursday.Diamond, 44, was admitted to a Florida hospital earlier this week after he began experiencing pain all over his body. Bruce Willis speaks out after being caught without face mask in store “We can confirm that Dustin does have cancer,” his rep confirmed.

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16.01 / 10:59

Everything we know so far about the Covid-19 vaccine rollout across Greater Manchester’s ten boroughs

direct to your inboxThe biggest vaccination rollout ever has started in earnest across Greater Manchester.Health teams have been working around the clock to make sure the Covid-19 jabs can be administered as quickly and smoothly as possible. Across the city-region 87,697 people have already received their first dose, as of January 12.

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16.01 / 10:14

Explained: What is known about the new Covid variants?

Three new variants of Covid-19 have been causing concern in recent times. One that originated in the UK, another that originated in South Africa and more recently a variant that has originated in Brazil. But what are variants and should we be worried about them?

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16.01 / 10:14

Covid-19 and the long road to freedom

The tide is beginning to turn in the fight against coronavirus here.

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16.01 / 09:53

Neil Lennon still calling the Celtic shots as Callum McGregor reveals the iconic Parkhead ritual Covid has put paid to

Sturgeon as well as the support after Dubai. They also need to cope with boss Neil Lennon being among the group under house arrest.McGregor said: “It’s been strange without the manager being here but we’ve had calls and a Zoom before the game the other night.“He’s still having an input on a daily basis and the squad is in touch with him.”McGregor has barely missed a game in four seasons and typically he wasn’t given a 10-day break in the house.The playmaker is happy to be around to help the youngsters who are filling in the blanks right now.McGregor joked: “Even covid can’t take me down!“We’ve been down to the bare bones a bit this week but the boys who have come in have been excellent in training.

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Who should avoid taking the Covid vaccine? Harsh Vardhan points out

16.01 / 09:43

Covid 19 vaccination drive was kicked off on Saturday, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan lists the people who should avoid taking the jab.The union minister said, someone who had an adverse reaction to a previous Covid vaccine dose or allergic to any other vaccine, pregnant women and lactating mothers should not take Covid jabs.In a tweet, the health minister said on Friday, for now, if you belong to any of following categories, you should avoid Covid vaccinationFor now, If you belong to any of following categories, you should avoid #COVIDVaccination

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Inauguration Day also is move in/out day at the White House

16.01 / 09:25

WASHINGTON – Moving from house to house is challenging under the best of circumstances, and even with movers as first rate as the housekeepers and other staff who work in the White House.But the coronavirus pandemic could be a complicating factor as the executive mansion gets ready for a new president and executes the Inauguration Day ritual of moving out one leader and settling in another.It's typically a precision operation: Both moves are usually carried out in about five hours. The clock would normally start ticking when the outgoing and incoming presidents leave the White House together to head to the Capitol for the swearing-in ceremony.

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INAUGURATION EXPLAINER: Biden's event will be very different

16.01 / 08:47

WASHINGTON – Between the still-raging pandemic and suddenly very real threat of violence, the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris next Wednesday promises to be one of the most unusual in American history.Here's what we know:—-CAN I ATTEND?Probably not.D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is flat-out telling people to stay home.

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Biden: We'll 'manage the hell' out of feds' COVID response

16.01 / 08:35

WILMINGTON, Del. – President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to boost supplies of coronavirus vaccine and set up new vaccination sites to meet his goal of 100 million shots in 100 days. It's part of a broader COVID strategy that also seeks to straighten out snags in testing and ensure minority communities are not left out.“Some wonder if we are reaching too far,” Biden said Friday.

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UN head warns of 'vaccinationalism' as global Covid-19 deaths top two million

16.01 / 08:05

This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.Click here to read the Mint ePaperMint is now on Telegram.

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‘I can’t trust the system’: Grieving Little Mountain Place families demand accountability

16.01 / 08:05

COVID-19 on the same day at Little Mountain Place.Cheung and Bains say they’re frustrated by what they call a lack of urgency and transparency from Vancouver Coastal Health, after an outbreak that started with one staff member in November grew rapidly, eventually infecting 99 residents at the 117-bed home, 41 of whom died. B.C.

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Lindor, Bryant, Bellinger, Seager get big-money deals

16.01 / 06:45

NEW YORK – Francisco Lindor, Kris Bryant, Cody Bellinger and Corey Seager were among 112 players who agreed to one-year contracts Friday, leaving just 13 to swap salary arbitration figures during a slow offseason in the aftermath of the financial carnage caused by the coronavirus pandemic.The deals came on the deadline day for players and teams to exchange proposed 2021 salaries.Lindor, the star shortstop acquired last week by the New York Mets from Cleveland, got the largest of the deals at $22.3 million. The Mets hope to sign him to a long-term contract that would prevent him from becoming a free agent at the end of the season.

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16.01 / 05:59

Who is Kamala Harris? Answers to your questions about the vice president-elect

Google. Here are some of the most-asked questions about the incoming vice president.FILE - U.S.

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An in-depth look at the ‘game changing’ MRNA vaccine

16.01 / 05:57

Linda Aylesworth looks at the revolutionary MRNA vaccine, which allowed pharmaceutical companies to quickly develop a COVID-19 vaccine.

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What’s driving the COVID-19 surge in Windsor, Ontario?

16.01 / 05:57

Windsor-Essex has surpassed every region in Ontario for new COVID-19 cases per capita, stretching hospitals to the limit. Eric Sorensen looks at what could be fuelling the surge.

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16.01 / 05:05

West Ham’s Michail Antonio explains ‘easy’ football thanks to benefits of Covid

Premier League star Michail Antonio says playing football has been “easier” without fans in stadiums. The West Ham frontman believes having grounds empty due to Covid-19 restrictions has led to more goals.

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Covid 19 vaccination drive: Hry CM to be in touch with the ground workers

16.01 / 05:01

Manohar Lal Khattar plans to interact with the beneficiaries and service providers at the Medanta Hospital to ensure smooth operations later in the day.The office of chief minister took to Twitter on Friday to say, Chief Minister will virtually interact with Covid vaccination beneficiaries/service providers of Medanta Hospital-Medicity Gurugram and immunization locations on the national launch of Covid vaccination at 12 pm on 16 Jan 2021.Chief Minister Shri @mlkhattar will virtually interact with Covid vaccination beneficiaries/service providers of Medanta Hospital-Medicity Gurugram and immunization locations on the national launch of Covid vaccination at 12pm on 16 Jan 2021.With Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging off the first phase of

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COVID-19 cases rising in the north

16.01 / 04:51

Northern Manitoba was the region with the most COVID-19 cases in the province for a second straight day Friday. Malika Karim looks at what’s causing the spread.

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Global Covid-19 death toll passes two million

16.01 / 03:49

Covid-19 surpassed two million on Friday, with the World Health Organization (WHO) urging mass vaccinations as the pandemic progresses at a record pace.As of 1825 GMT on Friday, at least 2,000,066 people worldwide had been confirmed dead of the virus that first emerged in Wuhan, China, in late 2019, according to an AFP tally.The grim milestone came as US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer said shipments of its vaccines would slow for a period in late January -- a blow to fledgling campaigns to immunize people against the virus.The WHO on Friday called for a worldwide acceleration in vaccine rollouts -- as well as a ramp-up in efforts to study the sequencing of the virus, in order to tackle troubling new strains emerging around the world."I want to

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16.01 / 03:41

Liv Tyler reveals she had Covid: ‘Being isolated in a room alone for 10 days is trippy to say the least’

In a lengthy Instagram post, Liv Tyler has revealed that she had Covid-19 and had to isolate from her family for 10 days.The Lord of the Rings and Armageddon actress was struck down with the virus on New Year’s Eve and was forced to isolate from her family for 10 days.Sharing a gorgeous photo of her finally being able to reunite with her children after isolation, Liv said: ‘Suddenly on The morn of the last day of 2020… boom it took me down. It comes on fast, like a locomotive.

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Coronavirus: Entertainment for the family during Ontario’s stay-at-home order

16.01 / 03:39

Minna Rhee shows us how to keep entertained while the stay-at-home order is in effect.

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‘It’s unprecedented’: no cases of the flu detected in Saskatchewan this season

16.01 / 02:59

The trend comes despite the ministry estimating that influenza vaccinations this season are actually slightly down when compared to the previous year.

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Critical care physician prescribes music to help the well-being of health-care colleagues

16.01 / 02:59

Edmonton critical care physician Dr. Peter Brindley says music is one the most efficient ways to affect mood and suggests it can be beneficial in helping health-care workers cope with the daily stress on the front-lines when they relax at home after their shift.

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16.01 / 02:26

Prince William And Kate Middleton Talk To Frontline Workers About Mental Health, It ‘Impacts How You See The World’

Prince William and Kate Middleton recently made a video call to thank frontline works and counsellors.

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16.01 / 02:26

What are the new UK coronavirus travel rules and how do they affect passengers?

All travel corridors are being scrapped from 4am Monday in an attempt to curb coronavirus cases - but how will the new rules affect you?

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FCS schedules nearly set with season starting in February

16.01 / 01:49

Indiana State announced this week it would opt out. The Sycamores didn't cite concerns about the virus.

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LHSC declares COVID-19 outbreak in the emergency department at University Hospital

16.01 / 01:47

COVID-19 has been declared for the emergency department at London Health Sciences Centre’s (LHSC) University Hospital (UH) on London, Ont., Friday.LHSC reports that there is currently six staff associated with the outbreak and no cases linked to patients or specific exposures to patients at this time.At the time, the hospital said the risk of infection for patients remains low and that the emergency department remains open, saying it is safe for patients who need emergency care.

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Montreal family stuck in the Dominican Republic

16.01 / 01:47

A Quebec family has a cautionary tale about vacationing down south during the pandemic. A Montreal couple and their two children travelled to the Dominican Republic just before the new year.

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‘The problem will be mostly staffing’: Ontario ICU doctor on hospital COVID-19 capacity concerns

16.01 / 01:47

COVID-19 patients will soon be occupying beds in ICUs.“In a few short weeks, our hospital and ICU capacity could be overwhelmed,” said Health Minister Christine Elliott this week.One critical care physician working in hospitals across hard-hit Peel Region is wondering who will care for all of the sick.“In terms of my list of worries about how we’re going to care for the surge of patients … the problem will be mostly staffing based,” said Dr. Brooks Fallis.

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16.01 / 01:05

Dorothy Schmidt Cole, oldest living Marine, dies at the age of 107

Sgt. Dot Cole (Photos: City of Kannapolis, left; US Marine Corps, right) KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - Dorothy Schmidt Cole, recognized last year as the oldest living U.S.

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16.01 / 00:59

Anne Hathaway Explains "Cathartic" Experience of Filming Pandemic Thriller 'Locked Down'

Anne Hathaway gets a much needed release from the stress of quarantine in HBO Max’s Locked Down. On Thursday’s episode of Late Night With Seth Meyers, Hathaway talked with the host about her unique experience filming the heist movie in the midst of a pandemic.

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’Guardians of the Galaxy’ star, former WWE champ offers $20K reward to find out who scratched ‘Trump’ on manatee

16.01 / 00:52

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – Former WWE champion and star of “Guardians of the Galaxy” Dave Bautista is offering a $20,000 reward leading to the arrest of the person responsible for scratching “Trump” onto the skin of a manatee in the Homosassa River in Citrus County.Bautista is not the only one offering a reward.The Center for Biological Diversity is already offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.[TRENDING: Can Trump run for president again? | New $1,400 stimulus checks? | Fla. begins COVID vaccine appointment system]Save the Manatee Club aquatic biologist Patrick Rose said whoever is responsible is probably familiar with manatees.The biologist said there is a good chance the person responsible used their hand to scrape

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No new COVID-19 cases in Kingston for the first time since November 2020

16.01 / 00:07

COVID-19 in the Kingston region Friday.This is the first time since Nov. 22, 2020 that the region saw no new cases in a day.On top of that, the health unit has announced that 12 new cases have resolved, bringing the region’s active cases down to 25.

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More COVID-19 rules? Experts say ‘band-aid solutions’ won’t deal with the source

16.01 / 00:07

COVID-19 interventions for a second time around, but experts say they can still go further.The question is, how? What’s next in Canada’s COVID-19 fight? There are two ways to look at it, according to Isaac Bogoch, an infectious disease expert based out of Toronto General Hospital. One, provinces impose rules that could, theoretically, curb transmission in the short-term, like a stay-at-home order or curfew.But those types of interventions have consequences, he said, and can’t last forever.The second option focuses on getting to the root of infections.“It’s sort of stating the obvious — we need to deal with the source instead of band-aid solutions,” Bogoch said.“It’s about turning off the tap.

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