With no let-up in the nation's COVID-19 surge, hospitalizations climbed to record levels, with daily death totals increasing as well, a sobering theme as the nation nears Thanksgiving.Record hospitalizations, wider spreadHospitalizations are known alongside deaths as a lagging outbreak indicators, and yesterday, the number of Americans hospitalized for COVID-19 reached a record 85,836 cases, according to the COVID-19 Tracking Project.

Meanwhile, the daily average for deaths topped 1,500 for the past 2 days, the highest level since May, CNBC said in an analysis of Johns Hopkins data.The latest White House Coronavirus Task Force memo to governors said 48 states are now in the "red zone" for cases, up from 47 the previous week, with Vermont

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CDC beefs up indoor mask advice as COVID-19 cases surge

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today recommended universal mask use in all indoor settings, except when people are in their own homes, as part of a multipronged strategy to slow the nation's surge and speed economic recovery.

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Congress of Aboriginal Peoples calls for Christine Tell’s resignation

Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is calling for the resignation of Saskatchewan’s Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Christine Tell.More than 100 inmates at Saskatoon Correctional Centre have tested positive for COVID-19.“Minister Tell has fumbled the ball in her role as minister responsible to Saskatchewan correctional facilities,” national vice-chief Kim Beaudin said on Dec.

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Singer from Montreal’s south shore becomes social media sensation

Bohemian Rhapsody to Jump by Van Halen.But this week, 39-year-old Robitaille posted a video that struck a chord with social media influencers.He made a cover video of the popular 90s song, Pump up the Jam by Technotronic. His dog, Suki made an appearance in his video.“The one perfect take was when my dog decided to pop into the scene and photo bombed,” he said.

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66 new COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo Region, total rises to 3,888

coronavirus on Friday, raising the total number of COVID-19 cases in the area to 3,888.At the same time, it also announced that 57 people have been cleared of the virus, lifting the total number of resolved cases to 3,183. Ontario reports 1,780 new coronavirus cases, 25 deaths No news deaths were reported on Friday, leaving the death toll at 126.There are currently 573 active COVID-19 cases in the area including 30 people in the hospital as a result of the virus.

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‘She just had a negative test’: COVID-19 hits family hard after expedited test at Calgary airport

COVID-19 test pilot after a family member returned home and spread the virus to at least seven other people after an initial negative result.Last month, Gabe Kane’s sister, who currently lives with him and his family, took part in the YYC rapid test pilot program for a work-related trip to Utah.The pilot program allows international travellers to bypass the mandatory 14-day quarantine rule if they receive a negative COVID-19 test result. Expedited COVID-19 testing now available at Calgary airport, Coutts border crossing When Kane’s sister returned, she isolated at the airport hotel until her first test result came back.

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Coronavirus: Ottawa adds 45 new COVID-19 cases as hospitalizations tick back up

coronavirus cases on Friday as well as a jump in the number of people in hospital with COVID-19.There have now been 8,653 cases of the novel coronavirus in Ottawa since the start of the pandemic.One additional person with COVID-19 has died in the last 24 hours, raising Ottawa’s death toll of the pandemic to 379. Commission flags poor oversight of Ontario nursing homes as COVID-19 deaths jump The number of active COVID-19 cases in Ottawa has slowly crept up each day this week, standing at 383 on Friday compared with 344 on Monday.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The number of people in hospital due to the virus jumped up as well on Friday.

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Coronavirus: Entire class at Kelowna elementary school told to self-isolate after exposure case

Central Okanagan school has been told to self-isolate following a potential exposure case.On Thursday night, Central Okanagan Public Schools announced single exposure cases at three Kelowna schools: Casorso Elementary, Watson Road Elementary and KLO Middle School.On Friday, the school district gave more information regarding the Casorso exposure, stating a full class is being excluded from school. Coronavirus — List of B.C.

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Roy Green: Why I will agree to be vaccinated

COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible?That question has come my way repeatedly and in many ways. On and off the air.

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Pelosi on reason for shift to supporting smaller coronavirus relief: 'New president'

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said on Friday that she was willing to move forward with a smaller coronavirus relief package with President-elect Biden headed to the White House and a vaccine on the way. Pelosi previously encountered criticism for not supporting a moderate Democratic proposal, insisting on a much larger price tag.The current proposal from the Problem Solvers Caucus, a group of moderate Democrats, is $908 billion, significantly less than the $1.5 trillion proposed before the election.

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With 14 new COVID-19 cases, Kingston region hits highest ever active case count

COVID-19 in the region Friday.With three new recoveries, the region now has 42 active cases, the highest active case count the region has ever seen. Kingston public health pushes for no-fault compensation for COVID-19 vaccine KFL&A Public Health says there are currently four workplace outbreaks in the region, with 11 active cases associated.The health unit released a detailed list of those who tested positive over the last 24 hours.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia health official discusses COVID-19 vaccine planning

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Nova Scotia expects to start COVID-19 vaccinations for high-risk groups in January

COVID-19 vaccine are expected to arrive this month.The province said select public immunization should begin in January, starting with those most at risk, including long-term care residents and staff, front-line health care workers, and the elderly.Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang said in a provincial update on Friday that he doesn’t know how much vaccine the province will get.“We’ve got estimates of probably enough vaccine in…the initial allotments to do 75,000 people, but those no guarantee on those amounts,” he explained.

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Ship Crew Well-Being During COVID-19

Coping with stress in healthy ways will make you, the people you care about, and your fellow crew members stronger. You may have experienced or might experience increased stress during this pandemic.

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Letitia Wright Responds to Backlash After Questioning COVID-19 Vaccine

Letitia Wright is speaking out after upsetting some fans. The 27-year-old actress faced backlash when she shared a video on Twitter that questioned the COVID-19 vaccine.Wright has since deleted her tweet with the video, which she had captioned with only the prayer hands emoji.

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COVID-19 Scan for Dec 04, 2020

While younger adults with no underlying health conditions have been considered safer from COVID-19's severe outcomes, of those who were hospitalized, 22% were admitted to intensive care units (ICUs), 10% needed mechanical ventilation, and 0.6% (3 patients) died, reports a study published yesterday in Clinical Infectious Diseases.The researchers, led by scientists with the Centers for Disease

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NAS panel says better approach needed for COVID-related supply chain problems

Essential medicines and better, diverse solutions to disruptions in the US drug supply caused by the COVID-19 pandemic were the main topics of the National Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine's (NAS) public workshop held by its Security of America's Medical Product Supply Chain committee this week.

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Diabetes drug linked to lower COVID-19 death rate in women

A Lancet Healthy Longevity study yesterday found that metformin—a common, generic type 2 diabetes medication used to manage blood sugar levels—is associated with significantly lower COVID-19 death risk in women, but not in men.

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'Clear, balanced information' important for vaccine uptake

Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin, argues that clear and balanced information on the efficacy and safety of the COVID-19 vaccines is important for ensuring their broad uptake.The editorial offers a range of suggestions as to how this information should be communicated.Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.The advent of vaccinations has had a profound effect on public health, reducing “disease, disability, and death from a variety of infectious diseases,” according to an article in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America.Nonetheless, there is also evidence that lack of trust in vaccines is growing,

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Florida senators unveil proposals to make to-go alcohol permanent

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Two state senators have uncorked proposals to make permanent a coronavirus emergency order that allowed restaurants and other food establishments with liquor licenses to include alcohol with “to-go” orders.Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St.

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Houston-area ICU doctor who treated COVID-19 patients dies from virus

THE WOODLANDS, Texas - Dr. Carlos Araujo Preza, 51, of The Woodlands lost his life trying to save the lives of others.In late March, Andrea Araujo says her father became the Director of the Intensive Care Unit at HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball."He was then sleeping in the hospital for weeks just to be there at all times and just to be sure someone was there taking care of his patients," she said.It was a role he assumed without hesitation and wholeheartedly."He is not just a doctor, he's a friend to everyone he meets," Andrea added.In late October, he contracted COVID-19.

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Orlando Magic release plan to allow fans at games

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Magic announced Friday that they will host their season opener later this month at the Amway Center with a limited amount of fans present.The team said in a news release that capacity will be reduced for the Dec. 23 game against the Miami Heat and social distancing protocols will be in place.[TRENDING: Businesses could face COVID-19 fines | Biden to call for 100 days of mask-wearing | Video: High school football player attacks ref]Season ticket holders will be given priority on seats based on their tenure, followed by those who have made season ticket deposits.

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Strictly's Nicola Adams and Katya Jones reunite to train after Covid scare

Nicola Adams and pro Strictly partner Katya Jones have re-united after being forced to sit out the competition.

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Minnesota regulators deny request to delay Line 3 pipeline

MINNEAPOLIS – A Minnesota regulatory panel on Friday denied a request from two tribes to prevent Enbridge Energy from moving forward with its contentious Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement, which broke ground this week after receiving its final state permit.The Red Lake and White Earth Bands of Chippewa asked the independent Public Utilities Commission to stay its earlier approval of the project, citing pending litigation before the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Attorneys for the two northern Minnesota tribes argued that allowing construction to continue would cause irreparable harm should the court rule in their favor.The commission voted 4-1 to reject the request.

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States submit vaccine orders as coronavirus death toll grows

States faced a deadline on Friday to place orders for the coronavirus vaccine as many reported record infections, hospitalizations and deaths, while hospitals were pushed to the breaking point — with the worst feared yet to come.The number of Americans hospitalized with COVID-19 hit an all-time high in the U.S. on Thursday at 100,667, according to the COVID Tracking Project.

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Coronavirus cases climb by another 10,000 in Florida; unemployment claims expected to follow

ORLANDO, Fla. – Even with word of a coronavirus vaccine being just around the corner, the reminders of the pandemic are still showing.The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell, as the nation celebrated Thanksgiving last week, to a still-high 712,000, the latest sign that the U.S. economy and job market remain under stress from the intensified viral outbreak.“Thanksgiving seasonals likely explain the drop” in jobless claims last week, said Ian Shepherdson, chief economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, in a research note.

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Murphy blasts maskless 'Young Republican Club' gala in Jersey City

TRENTON - A New Jersey restaurant that hosted a political gala put on by a New York Republican club was ordered temporarily closed Friday over potential violations of coronavirus guidelines.Photos and video posted on Twitter showed dozens of maskless partiers at the New York Young Republican Club event on Thursday night in Jersey City, some of whom tweeted taunting messages to Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.Among the attendees was U.S.

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Emergency services at ‘breaking point’ amid COVID-19 pandemic, ambulance group warns HHS

An ambulance drives through the streets of Manhattan on December 02, 2020 in New York City. New York City, and much of the nation, is bracing for a surge of COVID-19 cases following the Thanksgiving holiday which saw millions of Americans travel to s LOS ANGELES - The American Ambulance Association warned the U.S.

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Alberta aims to have 1,600 contact tracers by end of 2020 as COVID-19 cases surge

Alberta Health Services is looking for even more contact tracers than previously announced, as the number of new COVID-19 cases soars higher almost each day.The province is aiming to have close to 1,600 contact tracers by the end of 2020, the health authority told Global News Friday. That’s several hundred more than it said it was aiming for a little more than a month ago.

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Buffalo wins MAC East after COVID-19 cancels game at Ohio

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The undefeated Buffalo Bulls clinched the Mid-American Conference East Division football title without playing a down on Friday.The school announced its game at Ohio on Saturday was canceled and declared a no contest because the Bobcats' roster was depleted as a result of players testing positive for COVID-19.Buffalo is 4-0, and needed a win over Ohio (2-1) to clinch the title and a berth in the MAC championship game at Detroit on Dec. 18.

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Coronavirus: Manitoba health official warns cases may be stabilizing, but hospitalizations not

Lanette Siragusa, chief nursing officer for Manitoba Shared Health, stressed on Friday that while COVID-19 cases appeared to be stabilizing, the admissions to hospital and critical care were still increasing.

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B.C. COVID-19 vaccine plan: Who gets priority and what is the schedule?

Dr. Bonnie Henry, said she is hoping to roll out a COVID-19 vaccine in the province in the first week of January.Henry said Thursday there will only be enough for people in priority groups to start, including vulnerable seniors and health-care workers.

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Footage shows moment telescope receiver collapses at Arecibo Observatory

Video and drone footage recorded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) show the moment the receiver of the telescope at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico fell and damaged the reflector dish on Dec. 1.

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Saskatchewan reports 55th COVID-19-related death

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Disparities detailed in black, Hispanic COVID patients in NYC, Denver

Two studies published today describe COVID-19 racial disparities among black and Hispanic patients in New York City and Denver that may be related to living and working conditions and other factors such as insurance status.

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Black Panther Star Letitia Wright Called Out By Co-Star Don Cheadle & More For Sharing COVID Anti-Vaxxer Video!

Hmmm… Black Panther star Letitia Wright sure has some questions to answer after appearing to support the anti-vaccine position in regards to COVID-19!

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Coronavirus: Nova scotia announces COVID-19 testing strategy for rotational workers

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil announced on Friday a new COVID-19 testing strategy for rotational workers, who are under restrictions in the province when they return home.

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Care home worker 'had to live of £90 a week' after self-isolating with Covid-19

direct to your inboxA care home worker claims he wasn't paid to self-isolate after testing positive with Covid-19.One support worker, who is employed by a care home in south Manchester, alleges he was forced to apply for statutory sick pay when he contracted the virus.This meant he was paid just £90 a week, despite usually working 48 hour weeks and earning a monthly salary of around £1,600.Adult social care providers are expected to pay the full wages of care home staff who are isolating, after they were awarded an infection control grant by the government.The fund was first introduced in May 2020, with £600 million distributed to both local authority and private care home providers.It has since been extended to March 2021, with an extra

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I’m A Celebrity queen Jacqueline Jossa won’t crown winner tonight in Wales amid coronavirus fears

REIGNING Jungle Queen Jacqueline Jossa will not return to I’m A Celebrity tonight to hand over her crown — because of COVID-19. The EastEnders star, who won the show in 2019, was set to play her ceremonial role to finish this year’s series.

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33-year-old Winter Park man shares lingering symptoms from coronavirus

WINTER PARK, Fla. – On Thursday, the Florida Department of Health reported 10,870 new coronavirus cases, bringing the state’s overall total to1,029,030 cases since March.As the United States continues nine months into the pandemic, doctors’ offices continue to fill up with a growing number of patients long past their positive test who are still dealing with lingering symptoms.[TRENDING: Orange County businesses could face fines | Biden to call for 100 days of mask-wearing | Video: High school football player attacks ref]A September report from the World Health Organization suggests “there are many case reports from people who do not regain their previous health following COVID-19,” including those without pre-existing medical

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Ohio adds Ohio to its travel advisory list due to high coronavirus positivity rate

Ohio residents should reconsider traveling to the state of Ohio. The Ohio Department of Health’s list of states with a travel advisory — because of high COVID-19 testing positivity rates — now includes Ohio.

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Dr. Hinshaw to provide update on Alberta COVID-19 situation Friday

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, deaths and public health measures.Dr. Deena Hinshaw is set to speak at 3:30 p.m.Her news conference will be streamed live in this story.

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Coronavirus: 1 death, 25 new cases as London-Middlesex moves to orange in restrictions framework

coronavirus, the Middlesex-London Health Unit reported Friday.It marks the fifth day in a row that the region has recorded at least one COVID-19-related death. It’s also the first day this week that fewer than 30 cases have been reported.The news comes as the province announced that London and Middlesex will be among the regions shifting to the orange-restrict level of its colour-coded COVID-19 Response Framework effective Monday.The region has been in the less-restrictive yellow-protect level since Nov.

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Alberta sets another daily COVID-19 record with 1,854 new cases

There were 1,854 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta on Thursday, bringing the active case total to 17,743. This includes 511 people in hospital and 97 in ICU. Julia Wong has the details from Dr. Deena Hinshaw’s update.

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Ontario moves 3 regions into stricter COVID-19 zones

COVID-19.Moving into the “orange” zone are the Middlesex-London and Thunder Bay areas.The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit moves to the “yellow” category of the province’s COVID-19 restriction system.The new designations kick in on Monday.

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It’s ‘unknown’ when Canada will reach herd immunity from coronavirus vaccine: Tam

The percentage of the Canadian population that needs to be vaccinated in order to reach widespread immunity against the coronavirus is unknown, according to Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam.Speaking as a media conference Friday, Tam was asked what entails a “successful vaccine campaign,” in order to determine when the population reaches herd immunity.“Nobody actually knows the level of vaccine coverage to achieve community immunity or herd immunity,” Tam explained.

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Word on extension of Manitoba coronavirus restrictions coming next week: Roussin

COVID-19 should come early next week.In the meantime, Dr. Brent Roussin is keeping tight-lipped on whether or not the new round of restrictions would be any less strict than those currently in place, or whether or not they will allow for groups to gather in homes over the holidays.

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Waterloo Region remains in red-restrict level of Ontario’s COVID-19 response system

COVID-19 pandemic response system for at least another week.Each Friday, the province announces any changes it makes in restrictions for different regions of Ontario. Another COVID-19 outbreak declared at school in Waterloo Region, 3rd in a week This week, the London area and Thunder Bay were moved into the orange-restrict level while the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District were placed in the yellow-protect level.“Over the last seven days we have seen the trends in key public health indicators continue to go in the wrong direction in these three regions,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said.Waterloo Region has been in the red zone since Nov.

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Coronavirus: Canada’s top doctor warns country could reach 10k daily COVID-19 cases by January

The latest long-range COVID-19 modelling forecast shows if Canada stays on the same trajectory it’s currently on, the country could reach 10,000 COVID-19 cases daily by January, warned chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam on Friday.

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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

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