The University of Saskatchewan is planning to open for in-person classes starting this fall. Officials say the spring and summer terms — May through August — will remain primarily remote, but they expect to see an increase in opt-ins for on-campus instruction come September, when they will begin gradually introducing more students back into in-person classes.

USask reported cases of cheating ‘likely’ on the rise after switch to online learning, spokesperson says In a news release, the institution clarified that it was not certain of the proportion of in-person classes to remote classes due to current uncertainties around vaccine rollout, but says current health and safety measures will continue to be followed, including physical.

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Saskatchewan reports youngest COVID-19 death for province

COVID-19 and died.The resident was from the north west region of the province. According to provincial data updated on Sunday, this is the first resident to die in the youngest age category.A second resident in their 40s who tested positive for COVID-19 from the far north west has also died.

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Maharashtra district imposes night curfew, full lockdown on weekends amid surge in Covid cases: Details here

Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra, the Sambhajinaga district in Aurangabad on Sunday ordered night restrictions from 9 pm to 6 am from 11 March to 4 April to contain virus spread.Along with that, there will be full lockdown on weekends, said Maharashtra Minister Eknath Shinde.During this period, schools, colleges, wedding halls to remain closed, he added.The announcement comes after a meeting was conducted with district authorities and other officials amid surge in Covid-19 cases there.The district reported 459 coronavirus cases on Friday, which took its overall infection count to 52,103.Till Friday night, there were 2,910 active cases in Aurangabad district, another official said.A total of 179 patients were discharged from hospitals, which

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UK schools to reopen, backed by frequent virus testing

LONDON – British students, backed by a robust coronavirus testing program, are gearing up to return to school Monday after a two-month closure, in what Prime Minister Boris Johnson says is a plan to get the country “moving closer to a sense of normality.”

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Edmonton planning to bring back temporary shared streets in spring 2021

Temporary shared streets and lane closures are coming back this year. The city says it’s planning to implement the program come spring, to support physical distancing for pedestrians. Nicole Stillger has more.

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Adaptive lanes reopen in Calgary with several taking on a more permanent feel

Road closures planned for Calgary to give more room for pedestrians and cyclists Farrell said the plan was to reopen the adaptive lanes this year. Most of the lanes were shut down in the fall.

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Eddie Murphy plans to return to standup after pandemic

the coronavirus pandemic changed everything. "My plan was to do Dolemite, Saturday Night Live, Coming 2 America, and then do stand up. And then the pandemic hit," Eddie said. Before COVID, the plan was working, too.

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Edmonton planning to bring back temporary shared streets in spring 2021 for physical distancing

City of Edmonton said Saturday that it was planning to bring back temporary shared streets in spring 2021 to support physical distancing for pedestrians amid COVID-19.The city said a “set of locations similar to 2020” will be implemented in the spring.

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Officer's trial could reopen intersection where Floyd died

MINNEAPOLIS – During a group's recent meeting at the now-vacant Speedway gas station near where George Floyd died, children roasted marshmallows on a fire pit while adults discussed topics ranging from activism to snow removal.

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California to allow Disneyland, Major League Baseball to reopen amid coronavirus

California on Friday lifted some coronavirus restrictions on outdoor sports and entertainment venues, clearing the way for fans to attend games on Major League Baseball’s opening day and for theme parks like Disneyland to reopen for the first time in more than a year.The rules take effect April 1, but they only apply to people living in California. Baseball teams, event organizers and theme parks are not allowed to sell tickets to anyone living out of state as public health officials try to limit mixing while continuing to roll out coronavirus vaccinations.The San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Angels and Oakland A’s all announced they will have fans in the stands for opening day on April 1.

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California to let Disneyland, Major League Baseball reopen

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California on Friday lifted some coronavirus restrictions on outdoor sports and entertainment venues, clearing the way for fans to attend games on Major League Baseball’s opening day and for theme parks like Disneyland to reopen for the first time in more than a year.

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Live performance venues could soon reopen across Quebec, but COVID -19 curfew concerns remain

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]That time will help venues adapt, said Blackmore, who is also the executive and artistic director of the MainLine Theatre and the Montreal Fringe Festival. “Venues have to hire staff,” she said.

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California theme parks, outdoor venues allowed to reopen once county enters red tier

LOS ANGELES - As COVID-19 case numbers continue to go down and California starts reopening, state health officials announced new guidelines for the reopening of amusement parks and other outdoor activities. Beginning April 1, counties within the state’s red tier in the state's Blueprint for a Safer Economy can reopen amusement parks and attendance at outdoor sporting events with limited capacity.Amusement parks can reopen at 15% capacity in the red tier, however there are strict restrictions.

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Shaping Saskatchewan: Dr. Volker Gerdts focused on developing COVID-19 vaccine

Dr. Volker Gerdts has been working on a home-grown solution to the COVID-19 pandemic and is proud of what he and his team at VIDO have accomplished so far.

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New York cinemas reopen, brightening outlook for theaters

NEW YORK – After growing cobwebs for nearly a year, movie theaters in New York City reopen Friday, returning film titles to Manhattan marquees that had for the last 12 months instead read messages like “Wear a mask” and “We’ll be back soon.”

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Saskatchewan coronavirus hospitalizations down to 138, 207 new infections

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Playland’s Castaway Cove will reopen in March, less than 2 months after large fire

Investigators determined that the fire was accidental, saying it was caused by "an undetermined electrical source" near the front of a building that was destroyed. OCEAN CITY, N.J. - An amusement park in southern New Jersey that was severely damaged by a fire earlier this year will reopen later this month.The Jan.

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Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights 2021, Beetlejuice returning for new scares

ORLANDO, Fla. – Universal Orlando Resort announced Friday that Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice will be the first house for this year’s return of the popular Halloween Horror Nights.

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UK Covid hospital deaths up 199 as dramatic fall sees figure almost halve in a week

The number of coronavirus hospital deaths in Britain have risen by 199 - a drop of 43 per cent on last Friday.

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Saskatchewan announces 4-month gap between first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Saskatchewan will wait up to four months between delivering coronavirus vaccine doses in hopes of getting at least one shot to all adults who want one by the end of June.

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NI weekly Covid-19 death figures continue to fall

The toll of coronavirus-linked deaths in Northern Ireland has dropped for a sixth week in a row.

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Balfron pitch to reopen in U-turn after youths ignore Covid closure

Click here for more news and sport from the Stirling area.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon last week announced a new strategic framework for easing lockdown restrictions, including plans to change the rules on outdoor exercise and meeting up outdoors in the coming weeks.However, existing Scottish Government and Scottish Football Association (SFA) regulations mean the local authority’s school pitches are currently out of bounds for everyone except for outdoor non-contact training for those aged under 12, subject to a number of strict conditions, including adherence to SFA guidance on maximum numbers.

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France may follow Italy and block Covid vaccines being exported abroad

France could block shipments abroad of Covid-19 vaccines, similar to moves on this front by Italy, according to the French Health Minister Olivier Veran.

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WHO investigators to scrap plans for interim report on probe of covid-19 origins

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Saskatchewan Rattlers planning for home games, possible fan attendance in 2021

The Canadian Elite Basketball League is confident that its teams will be able to play in their home markets during the 2021 season and that fans may be able to attend games.

China announces "over 6%" economic growth target, tech plans

BEIJING – China’s top economic official announced a healthy growth target for the nation and its plans to become a more self-reliant technology leader amid tension with Washington and Europe over trade, Hong Kong and human rights.

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What a difference a year makes: California poised to reopen

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – This April should look very different than the last for California’s nearly 40 million residents, with a new plan from the governor that will speed up reopening a year after he imposed the nation’s first statewide coronavirus shutdown.

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Coronavirus: Saskatchewan Hockey Association issues ban-on-competition reminder

Saskatchewan Hockey Association (SHA) is reminding all of its members that competition of any kind is in violation of the current COVID-19-related public health orders from the provincial government.General manager Kelly McClintock said the reminder was put out on Tuesday after they noticed video on social media of an under-18 boys team playing four-on-four in Estevan.

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Coronavirus: High-profile Quebec athletes ask province to reopen sports

coronavirus lockdown.Jonathan Marchessault of the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights wrote a letter to Legault.“I understand that we wanted to protect the elderly during the management of the pandemic. What I don’t understand is how we completely disregarded the rights of young people,” Marchessault wrote.“Many people publicly expressed their dismay, how many others are suffering in silence? It’s time to listen to them.” Coronavirus: Quebec to allow interscholastic sports to resume with restrictions next week Olympic gold medalist Mikaël Kingsbury also came out with his own plea.

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Saskatchewan to expand window between COVID-19 vaccine doses to 4 months

Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone explained Thursday that the province would join other provincial jurisdictions in expanding the window between COVID-19 vaccine doses to four months, adding that there is “increasingly strong” evidence that first doses offer significant protection against the virus.

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Saskatchewan to introduce AstraZeneca exception allowing vaccination of 60-64 age group

In line with a recommendation that the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine not be given to people older than age 64, Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone said Thursday the province would introduce an exemption allowing people in the 60 to 64 age group to be vaccinated during Phase 1 with the AstraZeneca vaccine.

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Rapid COVID-19 testing urged at Saskatoon chicken plant where outbreak declared

COVID-19 rapid testing.An outbreak was declared at Prairie Pride Natural Foods on Feb. 19.

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Coronavirus: Some Ontario universities plan for in-person learning in fall

COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up.The pandemic forced schools to quickly move classes online last year but several said ongoing immunizations have sparked hope that a return to physical classrooms in September will be possible.In London, Ont., Western University said it expects to return to face-to-face instruction and resume on-campus activities when the fall semester begins.

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Saskatchewan coronavirus hospitalizations below 150 for the 1st time in 2 months

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New Covid 'epicentre' as Midlands dominates top 20 worst-hit areas - see full list

An emerging Covid epicentre has formed in the Midlands where the majority of the worst hit areas now lie.

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Saskatchewan to announce 4-month gap between first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccine: Moe

COVID-19 vaccines to four months.The announcement comes on the heels of the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommendation released Wednesday that provinces and territories extend the period between the first and second doses due to vaccine shortages.

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Alberta, Saskatchewan premiers support 4-month gap in administering 2nd COVID-19 vaccine dose

Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) is recommending provinces and territories extend the time between the first and second COVID-19 vaccine doses to four months amid vaccine shortages.

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Deb Haaland nomination for interior secretary approved by key panel, moves to full Senate

WASHINGTON - A key Senate committee on Thursday approved the nomination of New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland to be interior secretary, clearing the way for a Senate vote that is likely to make her the first Native American to lead a Cabinet agency.The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved Haaland's nomination, 11-9, sending it to the Senate floor.

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One-time grants to support licensed child-care facilities in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan government to child-care centres and homes in the province.Officials said the money is to help offset any additional expenses the facilities incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID-19 restrictions lifted in Halifax as Nova Scotia reports 3 new COVID-19 cases

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“Unchanged is the requirement for residents of long-term care facilities to only have visits from their two designated caregivers and can only leave the facility for medical appointments or for a drive with a designated caregiver,” the province stated.This restriction remains in effect until March 27 in HRM and surrounding municipalities.Affected by the restrictions were the suburban and urban areas of Halifax, including Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, Cole Harbour, Eastern Passage, Middle Porters Lake, Fall River, Enfield, Lantz, Hammonds Plains, Herring Cove, the Prestons, Lake Echo, Timberlea, Tantallon, Mount Uniacke and St.

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Kate Garraway tells doctor not to feel guilty over ban on visits to Covid patients

Good Morning Britain star Kate Garraway made a heartwarming gesture to a hard-working ICU doctor on Thursday morning.

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Kate Garraway tells ICU doctor ‘he shouldn’t feel guilty’ for keeping families away amid husband Derek’s Covid battle

KATE Garraway has told an ICU doctor not to 'feel guilty' for keeping loved ones away from their sick relatives in hospital during the pandemic. The Good Morning Britain host, whose husband Derek is still in intensive care after contracting coronavirus, told Dr Jim Down that she and others in the same boat "understand".

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Kate Garraway tells doctor not to 'feel guilty' amid husband Derek's Covid fight

Kate Garraway told an ICU doctor he "shouldn’t feel sorry" for needing to force families to stay away from patients battling Covid-19 as she suffers her own terrible ordeal with her husband Derek Draper still in hospital with the disease.Derek, 53, was one of the first public figures to be known to contract a serious case of the coronavirus a year ago when it was announced in March.Kate, also 53, has battled on through holding her family together and supporting her husband, who remains in a coma, throughout a very difficult last 12 months.Despite her struggles, the presenter assured doctor Jim Down on Good Morning Britain today that he and other medical professionals are doing an incredible job for the NHS during the pandemic.Speaking about

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Plans continue for 2021 Calgary Stampede amid uncertain future

The Calgary Stampede continues to plan for the 2021 version of the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,” but the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has left its future up in the air. Jenna Freeman reports.

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U.S. CDC fears restriction relaxation could fuel another COVID-19 surge

The pandemic isn’t over, but some American governors are acting like it is by removing restrictions and mask mandates. And as Jackson Proskow explains, the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) fears this will trigger a new surge in COVID-19 cases.

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