COVID-19 vaccine online booking system on Monday and the queue was quickly filled up with more than 8,000 people waiting to book an appointment.But those who live in Waterloo Region should avoid the cue as Waterloo Public Health says it is sticking with its own booking system for the immediate future.

5% of Waterloo Region residents have now received a shot of COVID-19 vaccine “The Province has asked communities that already had booking systems in place to continue to use their local system to alleviate expected pressure on the provincial system,” Waterloo Regional Police deputy chief Shirley Hilton stated.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The head of the region’s COVID-19 vaccination task force.

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COVID-19 hospitalizations decrease slightly as Alberta’s vaccine passport program officially expires

COVID-19 decreased slightly on Wednesday as Alberta’s vaccine passport program officially expired.Premier Jason Kenney announced Tuesday that the restrictions exemption program would be lifted at midnight. The REP came into effect in September, and required Albertans to show proof of double vaccination or a negative rapid test result to obtain entry to businesses operating under the program.

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Road closures put in place around Queen’s Park ahead of possible protest

Toronto Police has put in place a number of road closures over rumblings on social media that a protest connected to the Ottawa convoy could come to the city. Erica Vella has more.

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Rapid tests to be made available for free at Ontario grocery stores, pharmacies

Whether you’re heading to the pharmacy to pick up a prescription or doing your groceries, you’ll now be able to pick up a kit of rapid antigen tests for free. It comes as COVID-19 cases across Ontario are on the decline and the province prepares to lift additional public health measures of the coming weeks.

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B.C. bringing in vaccine mandate for all remaining health-care workers

COVID-19, the province is finally implementing the policy.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced on Wednesday family doctors, dentists, chiropractors, physiotherapists and pharmacists will be required to be vaccinated by March 24, 2022.Henry said there is a process in place for medical exemptions, which can be submitted to her office.“We have been working with the colleges to sort through the details on the notice we put forward in October.

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2 men charged in string of New Castle County residential burglaries

NEW CASTLE, Del. - Police in New Castle County arrested two men they say are behind a string of home burglaries. Police say the men chose their victims because of their ethnicity.They say crimes similar to these have been reported to multiple police agencies from outside the state, including as far south as Georgia.Watches, jewelry, designer bags and sneakers.

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Smithsonian Museum is asking for pictures from Disney vacations

FILE - Crowds fill Main Street USA in front of Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom on the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Vacation photos have a new use.The Smithsonian National Museum of American History is asking for vacation photos from Disneyland in California or Disney World in Florida.

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Govt. program does not pay for crack pipes, White House says

Man holding a crack pipe. WASHINGTON (AP) - Following outrage on the political right, the Biden administration said Wednesday that a grant program to help prevent additional harm to people who use illicit drugs will not pay for safer pipes to smoke crack or meth."No federal funding will be used directly or through subsequent reimbursement of grantees to put pipes in safe smoking kits," Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and White House drug policy adviser Rahul Gupta said in a statement.White House press secretary Jen Psaki said separately that was never the intention, complaining that impression was created by "inaccurate reporting."Monday was the deadline for service organizations and state and local governments to apply for a share of $30 million in federal money for "harm reduction" efforts intended to prevent disease, injury and other collateral trauma to people addicted to illicit drugs.RELATED: 93,000 Americans died of overdoses last year, a new recordThe original request for funding proposals from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration had listed "safe smoking kits/supplies" among the items that could be purchased with taxpayer money.

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COVID-19: Ontario health minister says ‘not in the clear’ yet to end proof of vaccination, masking

As Alberta and Saskatchewan drop most COVID-19 restrictions, Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Wednesday there was no plan to drop the proof of vaccination or masking requirements yet as the province is “not in the clear” to do so.

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The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health

CHICAGO - When friends Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith invited a few Black men to take part in a yoga class in Chicago in 2020, they didn’t know it would spur a nationwide movement.The two men created The Healing, a nonprofit aimed at promoting mental health for Black men and offering resources for improvement. Services include events where participants can share with each other about various struggles or sessions with mental health professionals.Most notably, the organization offers virtual yoga classes for Black men with the next one scheduled to place on Feb.

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Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong's stolen classic car recovered in OC

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day performs onstage during the 2019 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for dcp) ORANGE, Calif. - The Costa Mesa Police Department announced Wednesday the cherished classic car belonging to Green Day’s lead vocalist, Billie Joe Armstrong, has been recovered days after it was reported stolen.Green Day, formed in San Francisco's East Bay Area, is a Grammy award-winning rock band whose biggest hits include "Wake Me Up When September Ends," "When I Come Around," and "Holiday." The band's music is also featured in the musical "American Idiot." On the morning of Feb.

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Camden officials distribute KN95 masks, as slow rollout of free masks nationwide begins

CAMDEN, N.J. - Thousands of KN95 masks, recently donated by Cooper University Hospital, were given out in Camden County Wednesday, by city officials, in an effort to help halt the spread of COVID-19.Last month, the U.S. Government announced it would be handing out 400 million N95 masks to everyone in the country and those masks have started to appear in some stores.

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Lanarkshire locals encouraged to beat winter blues with health walks

Lanarkshire locals are being encouraged to shake off the winter blues with free health walks throughout the area.

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‘It’s a lot’: At least 2M Quebecers infected during fifth wave of COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19: Quebec announces staggered reopening plan through to mid-March Nearly one million infections have occurred since Dec. 31, Boileau said.The government on Tuesday presented a road map to gradually lifting restrictions over the coming weeks, with most expected to be gone by March 14 — except mask mandates and the vaccine passport system.

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Global COVID cases top 400 million as levels decline again

The global COVID-19 total has passed the 400 million mark early into the third year of the pandemic, with cases last week declining in the world's fourth and biggest surge, fueled by the more transmissible Omicron variant.

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Police: Gunman opens fire on officer during shootout in Germantown, no injuries reported

PHILADELPHIA - No one was injured after a gunman opened fire on a Philadelphia police officer during a shootout Wednesday afternoon in Germantown.Philadelphia Police Sergeant Eric Gripp told reporters that two plainclothes officers in an unmarked car were patrolling the 4800 block of Keyser Street around 2 p.m. when they came upon a shootout between a 23-year-old and a 20-year-old. The officer in the passenger's seat identified himself as police and ordered both men to drop their weapons when one of the men fired towards the officer, Gripp said. The officer ducked behind cover as the suspect attempted to flee down Keyser Street. According to investigators, the officer that was still inside the vehicle drove after the suspect and fired once through the windshield but missed. Both suspects were uninjured and captured nearby due to a massive police response, Gripp said.Investigators believe something happened between the men before police arrived that involved more than just the two gunmen. Gripp said police are still looking for other suspects, but he did not provide a description. "It just continues to speak to level the gun violence that we're seeing almost every day in this city," Gripp said.

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CDC head says COVID-19 mask guidance stands, for now

Today Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said the agency is working on updating and evaluating its mask guidance, but said COVID-19 transmission and hospitalization rates were still high throughout the country, and the recommendation of masking in indoor settings regardless of vaccination status remains in place.

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Body of missing Philadelphia woman, Kim Ezell, found on Delaware college campus, family says

Kim 'Darlene' Ezell (Family Handout) NEWARK, Del. - The body of a missing Philadelphia woman has been found weeks after she was reported missing when authorities found her roommate dead inside their home, family members tell FOX 29.The family of Kim Ezell says authorities informed them that they identified a body that was found in a vehicle at the Delaware Technical Community College - Stanton Campus in Newark as their mother. Ezell, 59, was also known as Darlene. Family members say Ezell last spoke to her daughter on the phone on Jan.

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Judge restores visiting rights for Quebec father unvaccinated against COVID-19

Quebec judge suspends unvaccinated man’s visitation rights with child With the suspension due to end Tuesday, the child’s mother had asked the court for it to be extended.The father, who described the suspension of his parental rights as “draconian,” argued that he is not a conspiracy theorist and that while he does not plan to be vaccinated, he will respect all public health regulations during visits with his son, who is vaccinated against COVID-19.Paquette ruled that the man, who has not had any parenting time with his son since Dec.

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COVID-19: Free rapid antigen tests now available at these Guelph locations

announced on Wednesday that it will be distributing 5.5 million rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 each week for eight weeks to various pharmacy and grocery store locations across the province.Over 2,300 locations will provide the tests while supplies last with a limit of one box of five tests per household. Free COVID rapid antigen tests now available at Ontario grocery stores, pharmacies at one-box limit Some participating retailers include Costco, Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws, Metro, Food Basics, Rexall, Sobeys, Real Canadian Superstore, Longo’s, Walmart, among others.There are at least 34 locations in Guelph that are offering the tests.

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COVID-19: 116 patients at LHSC, MLHU adds 139 cases but no deaths

Middlesex-London Health Unit reported zero deaths and 139 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, compared with two deaths and 190 cases last Wednesday. Wednesday marks only the second day this month that no new deaths were reported, the other being Monday.LHSC is caring for 116 inpatients with COVID-19, 22 of whom are in adult critical care.As noted, LHSC is caring for 116 COVID-19 inpatients, with 22 inpatients in adult critical care.

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COVID-19: 4 new deaths reported in Waterloo Region as hospitals care for 91 patients

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Alberta restaurants and customers react to COVID-19 restriction changes

Alberta has announced the end of the restrictions exemption program, and reaction to the news is divided. Jackie Wilson reports.

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Betty Davis, Queen of Funk, dies at 77

Portrait of American Funk, Soul, and R&B singer singer Betty Davis (nee Mabry), New York, New York, 1969. (Photo by Anthony Barboza/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES - Funk icon Betty Davis has died, Rolling Stone reported on Wednesday.

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North Korea claims it can hit US, 'shake the world' with missile after month of increased testing

FILE - People watch the coverage of North Korea's latest missile launch in Seoul Station, South Korea on Jan. 31, 2022.

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FAA: Nearly 2 dozen planes hit with lasers near SEA this week

SEATAC, Wash. - The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after crews from nearly two dozen flights reported getting hit with a laser near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport this week. This comes after four flights reported being struck by a green laser near SEA on Jan. 28.FOX 13 News reached out to the FAA about the most recent strikes. Get breaking news alerts in the FREE FOX 13 Seattle app. Download for Apple iOS or Android. And sign up for BREAKING NEWS emails delivered straight to your inbox.On Tuesday, Feb.

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Latest coronavirus infection rates borough by borough as cases continue to fall across Greater Manchester

Coronavirus infection rates have continued to fall across all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester.

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COVID-19 Scan for Feb 09, 2022

A prospective cohort study of US children diagnosed as having COVID-19 reveals that certain demographic characteristics, preexisting chronic diseases, and initial vital sign and lab values may portend disease severity, a finding that the researchers said could help improve outcomes.The University of Colorado-led study involved 167,262 COVID-19 patien

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Alberta drops mask mandate for kids, education minister says boards can’t enforce their own

Alberta’s education minister said school boards can’t enforce their own mask mandates after the province-wide one is dropped next week. Kendra Slugoski has reaction.

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Texas AG sues Instagram influencer for giving ‘bad health advice’

more than 464,000 followers on Instagram.Davis, 30, started selling online health and wellness packages back in 2014 after she became a popular social media influencer. The savvy star created the company Brittany Dawn Fitness LLC, which quickly garnered thousands of paying customers in plans ranging in price from $92 to $300 per month.According to the new lawsuit, obtained by the Dallas Morning News, Davis was contacted by at least 14 women suffering from eating disorders.

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Moncton High School closed due to COVID-19 case

COVID-19 was confirmed at the school.In a Sunday afternoon memo to parents, the Anglophone School District said Public Health is working to identify any students or staff who may have been in contact with the person with the confirmed case.“We understand you may feel anxious over the coming days,” the district said in a release.“Public Health officials will contact you if your child has been in close contact with the confirmed case and will tell you if your child needs to self-isolate.” N.B.

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More than 200 patrons at Oakville restaurant possibly exposed to COVID-19 variant

COVID-19 variant of concern warning for anyone who attended a restaurant in Oakville, Ont.In a statement on Friday, Public Health said patrons who went to Oliver’s Steakhouse restaurant on Lakeshore Road East, west of Trafalgar Road, between March 8 and March 13 may have been exposed to a COVID-19 variant of concern.A spokesperson said the local public health unit had not received a complete list of patrons but estimates that more than 200 patrons could have been exposed.

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Severe COVID-19 infections linked to higher stillbirth, preterm birth risks: study

COVID-19 to increased risk of pregnancy complications including preterm birth and stillbirth, with the risks rising if infection is severe.Montreal researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 42 studies involving 438,548 pregnant people around the world.Authors including Dr.

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COVID-19 kills 7 in ongoing outbreak at The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus

COVID-19 outbreak at The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus.Ottawa Public Health says 27 patients have been infected, as have 15 staff.The outbreak began Feb. 19 and is the longest ongoing outbreak among health-care facilities in the region.

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Criminal charges possible in Severn Court Student Residence COVID-19 outbreak in Peterborough

COVID-19 outbreak at the Severn Court Student Residence continues.During Thursday’s media conference hosted by Peterborough Public Health, police Chief Scott Gilbert says while he understands there’s a “great public demand” for a conclusion into the investigation, he asked the public for patience, noting it’s a challenging investigation as they work with health information and privacy issues. COVID-19 — Death reported in outbreak at Severn Court Student Residence in Peterborough The outbreak was declared on Feb.

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Nova Scotia records first COVID-19 death in 7 months

COVID-19 — the first one since August.A woman in her 80s, located in the central zone, has died as a result of conditions including COVID-19.This is Nova Scotia’s first pandemic-related death since the start of the second wave.There have been 66 deaths linked to the virus in total.“On behalf of all Nova Scotians, I extend my condolences to the family and loved ones of this individual,” Premier Iain Rankin said in a news release.“It’s important that we continue to do everything we can to continue to slow the spread of the virus in our province.” Not set yet — Atlantic bubble return date still in limbo as premiers eye mid-April The province also reported three new cases on Thursday, all of which are in the central zone.

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Nova Scotia government moves homeless population up priority line for vaccines

“The folks we’re talking about, a lot of times, are in a congregate living scenario where they may not be able to socially distance or adhere to some of the same precautions other citizens can,” says Becky Marval, a team lead for the Mobile Outreach Street Health (MOSH), which has partnered with Public Health to help with the rollout of vaccines through the use of mobile clinics.“We’ve been working in the community since 2009 in a mobile service, going to where people are, trying to make it more accessible, and reduce some of the barriers in accessing health care.”It’s that previous experience that makes them well-positioned to take on this new endeavour.

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Coronavirus: Ottawa hits 450 COVID-19 deaths

COVID-19 in Ottawa since the start of the pandemic, according to the latest update from the local public health unit.Ottawa Public Health said Wednesday that one additional person died in connection with the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours.The higher death toll comes as OPH reports 62 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday and the city’s top doctor warns coronavirus restrictions in Ottawa will likely tighten in the coming days. Public health order issued to stop spread of COVID-19 in Perth, Smiths Falls regions Dr.

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COVID-19: University of Manitoba plans for limited return to in-person learning this fall

posted to the university’s website, president Michael Benarroch says a “phased transition” is warranted based on health advice and the vaccine rollout.“We are a community that thrives on personal connections, and as I noted in my recent messages to the community, this past year has been hard on all of us and we are eager to see the end of it,” Benarroch wrote.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on March 17

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Wednesday.Toronto Public Health says that following site-wide testing, there are 70 cases of coronavirus between both staff and inmates that have been detected at a correctional facility in south Etobicoke.Of the 70 cases at the Toronto South Detention Centre, 36 involve variants of concern, the local public health unit said.The exact variant of concern is not yet known, Toronto Public Health said, adding that Public Health Ontario is conducting genome sequencing to determine it.

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70 COVID-19 cases reported at Toronto South jail outbreak, 36 variants of concern

correctional facility in south Etobicoke.Of the 70 cases at the Toronto South Detention Centre, 36 involve variants of concern, the local public health unit said.The exact variant of concern is not yet known, Toronto Public Health said, adding that Public Health Ontario is conducting genome sequencing to determine it.

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COVID-19: Death reported in outbreak at Severn Court Student Residence in Peterborough

COVID-19 outbreak at Severn Court Student Residence in Peterborough has claimed the life of a resident, the region’s health unit reported Tuesday.According to Peterborough Public Health, the man, who was a resident in the west-end student residence, was hospitalized in Toronto last week after being diagnosed with a COVID-19 variant of concern. He died on Monday.The outbreak was declared on Feb.

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Alberta reveals who’s eligible for Phase 2B and 2C of COVID-19 vaccine rollout

COVID-19 vaccine in the next two phases of its rollout.At a news conference in Edmonton, Dr.

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N.B. reports 5 new cases of COVID-19, potential exposure on Air Canada flight to Moncton

‘A gargantuan task:’ New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health on a year of fighting COVID-19 Meanwhile, New Brunswickers aged 85 and older are reminded they can now contact a pharmacist to set up an appointment to receive the first dose of their COVID-19 vaccine.“Appointments are being scheduled at nearly every pharmacy in the province, with the first vaccinations starting Wednesday, March 17,” the province notes.Appointments are necessary and can be booked by the individual, family member, or caregiver.As well, the province is identifying two possible exposures on Air Canada flights.

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New Brunswick reports no new COVID-19 cases on Saturday

coronavirus, for the second time this week, on Saturday.There are 33 active COVID-19 cases in the province.To date, the province has confirmed 1,465 cases of the virus and has seen a total of 1,401 recoveries.There have been 30 deaths in the province, one of which was reported on Friday. One patient is currently hospitalized with COVID-19.On Friday, 805 tests were completed, for a total of 239, 774 tests since the pandemic began one year ago.

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2nd COVID-19 outbreak declared in isolating cohort at Kitchener school

Deadly COVID-19 outbreak at Kitchener retirement home declared over “The outbreak was also declared over yesterday because yesterday was also the final day of isolation for the cohort,” Waterloo Public Health spokesperson Kerri Hutchinson told Global News on Friday in an email.“These two cases were self-isolating during their infectious period and no additional staff or students are required to isolate at this time.”[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]In a release, the board says that no other staff or students will be forced to isolate as a result of the latest outbreak.“Facilities Services will continue to thoroughly clean the building, paying attention to common areas and touchpoints in accordance

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COVID-19: Edmonton group involved in community outreach calls on province for more guidance, data

Edmonton COVID-19 Rapid Response Collaborative (ECRRC), which supports “Indigenous peoples, immigrants, those living with disability and other vulnerable communities to help with ongoing COVID-19-related needs”.The collaborative is part of the Alberta government’s outreach strategy. COVID-19 outreach program begins in Edmonton areas hit hard by coronavirus Haji said the Africa Centre’s mandate is to help the community, they just need more guidance on how.“Once we have the right tools, we will be able to deliver the right (method) to help control the pandemic,” he explained.“It’s disappointing.

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