Vaccine capacity ramping up in Ontario ahead of booster plan details amid emergency of Omicron

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SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk poses on the red carpet of the Axel Springer Award 2020 on December 01, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Britta Pedersen-Pool/Getty Images) SpaceX’s Elon Musk said Thursday that the first orbital flight of his towering Starship — the world's most powerful rocket ever built — could come in another month or two.While he anticipates failures, he’s confident Starship will reach orbit by the end of this year.Musk provided his first major Starship update in more than two years while standing alongside the 390-foot (119-meter) rocket at SpaceX's Texas spaceport.

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at Germanna Community College in Culpeper, Virginia, on Feb. 10, 2022.

The University of Regina Cougars Women’s Hockey team picked up two key victories last weekend against the Manitoba Bisons, thanks in no small part to the play of winger Lilla Carpenter-Boesch.

Maharashtra in the last 24 hours, the Hindustan Times reported on Friday.

Dustin Lynch’s album "Blue in the Sky" has finally dropped. The country star announced the surprise follow-up to "Tullahoma" in a tweet on Jan. 19 – about a year after releasing the project that included a duo of No.

Two fake companies that fraudulently took £180,000 from Covid-19 financial assistance schemes have been shut down.

Check here all that WHO said on long COVID. Live Q&A on #COVID19 and Omicron sub-variant BA.2 with Dr @mvankerkhove and @DrAbdiMahamud. #AskWHO https://t.co/NVQMa8HHk7

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Barbara Corbo, a former Mercy Career & Technical High School teacher, was accused of engaging in "sexual contact" with a student.  PHILADELPHIA - A former Philadelphia teacher has been charged after being accused of sexually assaulting a student, according to police. On Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, Philadelphia police arrested 30-year-old Barbara Corbo on the 800 block of Kelly Drive in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. Corbo taught at Mercy Career & Technical High School in Philadelphia.

Covid lockdown was introduced, which means by now most of us are used to testing ourselves to see if we have been infected with the virus.Many people may now associate the phrase ‘positive result’ with a confirmed case of the infectious virus that has caused the pandemic.But, that was not always the case.This was clear when a woman messaged a friend with a picture of her pregnancy test - which gave a positive result.Having snapped a photo of the white stick portraying two red lines, the women wrote “positive” with a neutral face emoji.However, there was a bit of a modern day mix-up.Just like how lateral flow tests show two red lines for a positive result, the friend thought they tested for Covid - not for being pregnant.The confused friend replied: “Damn, I hope you feel better.”Along with a prayer emoji, they added: “Quarantine.”Stunned at the response, the pregnant woman slammed: “Are you stupid?”A screenshot of the text was posted to Facebook by user Amber Lee Clark which has now racked up thousands of likes and 33,000 shares.People were left in stitches at the confusion so tagged their mates with laughing emojis whilst they poked fun at the mix-up.One person chuckled: “I hope she takes all the necessary precautions that the CDC has lined out. Don’t need that s*** spreading”Another added: “Name your kid Covid.”Whilst a third user related: “Remember when I sent you my Covid results and you thought I was pregnant?”Someone else shared: “I laughed too hard at this.” Get all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter

Patty Hajdu says the number of COVID-19 infections in First Nations communities has begun to decline, bringing hope that the worst of the Omicron wave has passed.Hajdu says she understands why Indigenous leaders are sounding an alarm that progress could be lost in regions where provincial governments are rapidly moving to lift public health orders.“Indigenous leaders obviously are concerned,” Hajdu said during a news conference Thursday. High anxiety levels expected in Canadians wary of COVID restrictions lifting - experts Daily active case counts in Indigenous communities have declined 13.2 per cent from last week.

East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow MP, Dr Lisa Cameron, attended a drop in event in the Houses of Parliament to mark Children’s Mental Health Week 2022.

Taking lateral flow tests regularly continues to be an important part of Scotland's fight against the spread of Covid.

Philadelphia police detectives are investigating a carjacking where an Uber driver was shot on Thursday night.  PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department are investigating after an Uber driver was carjacked and shot around 11:34 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities in Delaware County responded to a gruesome scene Friday morning after they say a man murdered his girlfriend and attempted to decapitate her. Officers responded to the Willow Apartments on the 400 block of Springfield Road in Clifton Heights around 4 a.m. Friday morning.Law enforcement sources tell FOX 29’s Steve Keeley that police found the man using a machete in an attempt to decapitate the victim. The suspect was taken into custody at the scene and the victim was pronounced dead.

Former President Donald Trump speaks during the 'Save America' rally at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on January 29, 2022 in Conroe, Texas. Trump's visit was his first Texas MAGA rally since 2019.

DOVER, Del. - Delaware’s universal indoor mask mandate ends Friday morning, as their school mask requirements remain in effect through next month.Earlier this week, Gov. John Carney signed a revision of the State of Emergency order that lifted the state’s universal mask mandate, effective at 8 a.m. Also in Monday's revision to the State of Emergency order, Governor Carney temporarily extended the mask requirement in both public and private K-12 schools and child care facilities. As a result, that requirement will expire at 11:59 p.m.

Simon Cowell will miss the next round of auditions for Britain's Got Talent as he has contracted Covid-19.The 62 year old will be unable to judge the latest round of hopefuls on the ITV talent show while he self-isolates. A spokesperson for the music mogul confirmed the news to Mail Online, saying: "Simon was unable to attend filming today as he was isolating at home after testing positive for Covid-19." Current rules for contracting Covid-19 state people need to isolate for ten days but may leave after five if certain conditions are met. Alesha Dixon, David Walliams and Amanda Holden were spotted heading in to film the show and will be left with golden buzzer duties until the show's creator returns.

COLOMBO (News 1st): The foreign exchange shortage experienced in Sri Lanka will be short-lived, said the country’s Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa.Speaking to officials at the Finance Ministry of Friday (11), Rajapaksa said the government expects to minimize the effects the forex shortage might have on the people.On Monday (7) President Gotabaya Rajapaksa instructed the officials to take steps to immediately release the containers containing essential items at the custody of Customs.The President also appointed a committee headed by Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa to ensure that there is no shortage of essential commodities including food, and this committee met for the first time on Friday (11).A statement from the Finance Ministry noted that though there is a shortage of Milk Powder, Gas, Wheat Flour, and Cement in the local market, there are sufficient stocks of all other essential items and there will be no shortage.In addition, the tax reliefs granted by the government for essential food items not being enjoyed by the people were discussed and it was revealed at the meeting that errant traders abuse the concessions granted by the government and sell goods at exorbitant prices.The implementation of a new mechanism to expedite the release of essential commodities including food to the market, and to regulate and oversee this matter, was also discussed.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating after they say six people were stabbed inside if a Kensington home as they slept Friday morning.The incident happened around 4 a.m. on the 3000 block of North Front Street. Police say a family member went from bedroom to bedroom stabbing the six victims with two different knives that were described as kitchen knives.FOX 29’s Steve Keeley reports that all six of the stabbing victims are between the ages of 26 and 46. A 46-year-old woman is in critical condition after suffering stab wounds to the head and neck during the incident.

From symptoms to subvariants, UN health agency explains all that you need to know about Omicron

businesses today after introducing stricter public health measures last week.A spokesperson for Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy says details will be released late in the morning or early in the afternoon.It comes as the Ontario Chamber of Commerce is urging Premier Doug Ford to “consider further grants, targeted support programs, and other direct measures” to help businesses and their employees.

COVID variant, but an impact on the hospital sector is expected in “the coming days and weeks.”Dr. Kieran Moore provided an update Tuesday on the COVID-19 situation in Ontario.He said out of 4,600 confirmed Omicron cases in Ontario, there have been 15 hospitalizations, though it is still being investigated whether Omicron was the reason for hospitalization for all of those affected or if it was incidental.

Ontario’s chief medical officer of health says Omicron cases are expected to rise in Ontario. As Erica Vella reports, Dr. Kieran Moore also spoke to reporters about boosters and testing ahead of the holidays.

Ontario’s chief medical officer of health Dr.

Ontario’s chief medical officer of health Dr.

COVID-19 test kits may be fined for doing so.Government and Consumer Services Minister Ross Romano says reselling the kits is considered a breach of government emergency orders that prohibit charging unfair prices for necessary goods.He says the government is working to “identify, track down, and fine” businesses or individuals who break the rules.

COVID-19 in the province, as the Omicron variant puts increasing pressure on health systems.Dr. Kieran Moore is expected to hold his weekly briefing on the state of the pandemic at 3 p.m.The update comes as officials in some regions report health centres can’t keep up with the surge in demand for tests.Ottawa Public Health has asked residents who have symptoms but can’t access a timely test to assume they are infected and self-isolate.

COVID-19 vaccine booster through the provincial portal this morning, as long as it has been at least three months since getting the second shot.The province announced Wednesday that it was expanding eligibility in an effort to bolster defences against the Omicron variant of COVID-19.Pharmacies were able to start offering the boosters to younger adults on Friday, but now Ontarians can make appointments through the province’s or a local public health unit’s website.

Ontario reports 3,301 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths Premier Doug Ford announced the restriction on Wednesday, at the same time that he rolled out an expanded COVID-19 vaccine booster campaign.Yesterday, he went even further and said restaurants, retailers and other indoor settings would see their capacity limited to 50 per cent as well.

Ontario cinemas won’t leave Spider-Man fans out in the cold.Cineplex Inc. and Landmark Cinemas, two of Canada’s largest film exhibitors, say moviegoers who pre-purchased tickets for the anticipated blockbuster “Spider-Man: No Way Home” will still have seats when COVID-19 measures cap large venues to 50 per cent capacity Friday at midnight.That’s because Premier Doug Ford’s latest rules for indoor facilities holding more than 1,000 people don’t mandate physical distancing.For multiplexes, that means one auditorium can be filled at more than 50 per cent, as long as the entire building remains at half capacity.

Ontario’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Kieran Moore said on Friday that the province is following data about the Omicron COVID-19 variant “very closely,” and that they are also in contact with health officials in South Africa, England and Denmark.

Doug Ford said Friday “no decision” has been made yet on what will happen with schools in the new year.Ford made the comment during a press conference Friday afternoon, where the government announced new measures in a bid to slow the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Ontario announces new restrictions in response to Omicron COVID variant “I want to speak directly to the parents out there,” the premier said.“I know you’re concerned about your kids’ schools and what to expect after the new year.

Ontario’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Kieran Moore announced multiple new COVID-19 restrictions for the province on Friday in response to the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, including a 50 per cent capacity limit on indoor spaces like bars, restaurants and shopping malls.

COVID-19 cases surge.The Ministry of Labour says 150 provincial offences officers will be deployed across Ontario.They’ll focus their efforts on big box stores, bars, salons and other high-risk settings, ensuring businesses are enforcing distancing requirements, checking vaccine certificates and following other health rules. Premier Doug Ford, Dr.

A day after Ontario Premier Doug Ford said vaccinations and free rapid tests would be key in the province’s latest COVID-19 fight, test kits were snapped up when they were made available. Seán O’Shea reports.

COVID-19 vaccine third doses aren’t immediately available, the Middlesex-London Health Unit says.On Wednesday, Premier Doug Ford announced that all eligible adults in Ontario can book COVID-19 booster shots starting Monday while some settings like pharmacies can start offering walk-in boosters to anyone 18 and older as of Friday. Ontarians 18+ can get COVID vaccine boosters Monday Initially, it was anticipated that eligibility for third doses would be expanded to those 18 and older beginning Jan.

COVID-19 expert advisers is expected to release new modelling this morning on the state of the pandemic in the province.The new projections come a day after the provincial government announced a series of new measures in response to the highly infectious Omicron variant.Among them is an accelerated rollout of COVID-19 booster shots, which will be available starting Monday to residents over 18 whose second dose was at least three months ago.

COVID-19.The summit was to be held Thursday, with Premier Doug Ford, Housing Minister Steve Clark and numerous mayors.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had also been invited to participate. Board proposes framework to increase Ontario’s housing options, affordability But in a statement Wednesday, Clark says the province is delaying the meeting until the new year so that all levels of government can focus on combatting the public health crisis.The provincial and federal governments are mulling new restrictions and a faster COVID-19 vaccine booster rollout due to the Omicron variant, which is far more transmissible than the Delta variant that drove the third wave of the pandemic.

COVID-19 vaccine booster shot capacity, a government official says.The news comes one day after eligibility for booster doses expanded to those aged 50+ in the province.Last week, the government announced that the shots would become available to those aged 18+ starting Jan. 4.Individuals who are eligible can receive a booster dose around six months (168 days) after their second shot.

COVID-19 variant.Dr. Kieran Moore made the remarks during a briefing Tuesday in response to a reporter’s question regarding regional restrictions being implemented by public health units, and what his advice would be to Ontarians travelling over the holidays.“We would like to have consistency in the public health measures across Ontario,” Moore said.

COVID-19 in the province today.Dr. Kieran Moore is holding a news conference at 3 p.m.The briefing comes as more local public health units are imposing stricter health measures or issuing additional guidance to residents in light of the fast-spreading Omicron variantPeterborough is the latest region to instruct workplaces to have all non-essential staff to work from home if possible, as part of new measures set to take effect on Wednesday.

City of Toronto office staff will continue to work remotely come January.In a news release issued Monday, the City said it is delaying its return to office plans, which affects around 25 per cent of the City’s workforce.The statement said the decision was made after Ontario’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Kieran Moore released new public health advice on Friday advising employers to allow staff to work from home when possible.

Ontario’s top doctor says there has been a sharp rise in Omicron variant cases. So much so that Dr. Kieran Moore says it will become the dominant variant in the province and more action is needed. Matthew Bingley reports.

COVID-19 may change with booster shots rolling out.Dr. Kieran Moore made the remarks in response to a reporter question at a press conference Friday where new measures were announced amid concerns about rising case numbers and the spread of the Omicron variant.

Ontario’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Kieran Moore explained why he’s advising people to keep holiday gatherings small on Friday, when large events like sporting matches are allowed to take place.