UK lockdown rules, many high street and department stores are set to reopen their doors today, 12th April. Our shopping sprees are set to look a little different in the Covid-era, however, and it's likely you may have some questions about what shopping on the high street will look like this week. Every shopping question answered before you hit the high street...A. Yes.

As well as mandatory face masks, stores will likely only allow a certain amount of shoppers in at one time to maintain distancing, or, will operate a one-way system around the store. A. Yes, but staff will need to sanitise the fitting rooms between each customer, and stores will likely open fewer rooms to allow for distancing.'Clothes that are tried on will be put to one side.

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Ontario’s new COVID-19 restrictions have science ‘absolutely upside-down,’ experts say

COVID-19 restrictions Friday, saying that Premier Doug Ford has the science behind his soon-to-be-enacted measures “absolutely upside-down.”University of Toronto professor Dr. David Fisman expressed his frustration in an interview with Global News shortly after the premier’s press conference, where he announced more COVID-19 restrictions aimed at slowing down the record-setting spread of new cases in the province.“The reason it’s so frustrating to hear stuff like this is he’s got the science absolutely upside-down,” he said.

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PM Modi says 'Kumbh Mela should now only be symbolic to strengthen Covid-19 fight'

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Fears new Covid variant could ruin road map out of lockdown as UK cases fall

A new variant of coronavirus could "scupper" the UK's plans to ease lockdown, a leading scientist has warning.

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COVID-19: Ontario’s temporary increased police powers raise concerns about random stops, carding

COVID-19 orders, community members, advocates and opposition politicians are raising concerns about the authority being given to randomly stop residents and demand identification.Premier Doug Ford and members of his cabinet unveiled several measures that they said were in an effort to combat record-high COVID-19 cases and the vast spread of variants of concern.The latest restrictions will see distribution centres, warehouses and manufacturing plants remain open while outdoor gatherings will be restricted to members of the same household. However, people who live alone can join another household.Also, all recreational facilities such as sports fields, playgrounds and golf courses will be closed.

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Ontario’s new COVID-19 restrictions include increased police powers

Many communities are raising concern over the province’s latest COVID-19 measures, which would give police enhanced powers to stop and question people who are outside of their residences for the duration of the lockdown. Erica Vella reports.

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West Bengal Assembly Elections: Voting begins for 5th phase under Covid-19 shadow - 10 updates

West Bengal is voting for 45 of 294 constituencies today in the fifth phase of assembly elections, which are being held amid a surge in Covid-19 cases across the country.Ahead of the polls on Saturday, West Bengal reported 6,910 fresh coronavirus cases and 26 deaths in the last 24 hours.The polling began at 7 am on Saturday for 45 assembly seats amid tight security.

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Eflin pitches into 8th, Phillies beat Cardinals 9-2

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Volusia County sees biggest single-day increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations since July

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Watson, Watanabe lead Raptors past Magic, 113-02

TAMPA, Fla. – Paul Watson Jr. scored 20 of his career-high 30 points in the third quarter Friday night and the Toronto Raptors pulled away to a 113-102 victory over the Orlando Magic.

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Kenney shouldn’t say things he doesn’t know: Athabasca mayor on COVID-19 birthday comments

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Covid-19: Railways permit transport of liquid medical oxygen in tankers

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Alberta ‘not in a position’ to send health-care workers to Ontario

Ontario pleaded with other provinces to send nurses and other health workers as it buckles under surging COVID-19 infections, however Alberta said it is “not in a position” to do so as cases rise in the province as well. Tom Vernon reports.

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All prison inmates will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine by mid-May, officials say

WASHINGTON - All inmates will be provided the opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccination by mid-May, the Federal Bureau of Prisons announced Thursday.In a statement, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons Michael D.

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B.C. Premier John Horgan gets his COVID-19 jab

Global’s Keith Baldrey on B.C. Premier John Horgan’s decision to get the AstraZeneca vaccine today.

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EC's move to curtail campaigning will expose people to COVID-19, destroy Bengal: TMC

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Public trust concerns after lack of details on COVID-19 birthday party ‘superspreader’ outbreak in Alberta

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Alberta infectious disease researcher explains why you should follow COVID-19 rules outside

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Calgary indoor facilities prepare for new youth sports COVID-19 restrictions

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Regina COVID ICU rooms move to double occupancy

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Indian Army to reduce attendance in its offices by 50% due to covid surge

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Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, wife violated ethics rules, State Department watchdog says

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks at a press conference at the State Department in Washington, DC, on October 21, 2020. (Nicholas Kamm)WASHINGTON (AP) - The State Department’s internal watchdog has concluded that former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his wife violated federal ethics rules by asking staffers to run personal errands and perform non-official work such as making restaurant reservations, shopping and caring for their dog.In a report released on Friday, the department’s inspector general concluded that those requests were "inconsistent" with the regulations.

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William Daniels Celebrates COVID-19 Vaccine, ‘I Missed My Pastrami On Rye’

William Daniels is reuniting with friends after getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

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COVID-19: Peel Regional Police officer gives hugs and handshakes, but Mississauga gym still open

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‘Worst nightmare’: Ont. hospitals scramble to make room for COVID-19 patients as cases skyrocket

COVID-19 patients as new case numbers continue to break provincial records.As a result, staff are finding new ways to care for patients by way of cancelling various services, relocating patients and method of treatment. The province is also urging long-term care homes to admit those currently on a waiting list for space in a home who until this point have been receiving care in a hospital.GTA mother Neda, who wishes to only be identified only by her first name due to privacy concerns, is currently in a Toronto hospital getting treated for COVID-19.

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Celebrities make a stand for COVID vaccines on TV special

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COVID-19 long-haulers share their experiences

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Canucks, Flames games rescheduled as players recover from COVID-19

Vancouver Canucks players successfully pushed back against the league’s schedule this week as more than 20 members of the team recover from COVID-19. The NHL has made additional tweaks to upcoming games in hopes of putting a full season on the ice.

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Ontario to set up border checkpoints, beef up police powers

With its COVID-19 cases expected to soar even more, the Ontario government is imposing its strictest pandemic measures yet. Eric Sorensen reports on the mounting measures, the request for help, and the troublesome projections of where caseloads are headed.

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COVID-19: 151 cases among staff and inmates at Regina Correctional Centre

COVID-19 outbreak at Regina Provincial Correctional Centre (RPCC) has grown to 131 infected inmates and 20 infected staff members as of Thursday.Just over a week ago on April 8, there were 18 inmates and five staff members who had tested positive.

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Canadian doctors call for ‘extraordinary measures’ from feds to fight COVID-19 crisis

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is calling on the federal government to take a stronger lead in the country’s fight against COVID-19. David Akin looks at what doctors and premiers are asking for, and the resistance from Ottawa.

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B.C.’s Interior Health region about to reach 10,000 COVID-19 cases since start of pandemic

B.C., it seems surreal to think that after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Interior Health Authority (IHA) was reporting just a few cases a day.On April 16, 2020, there were three cases of the virus reported in a region that includes a population of about 750,000, according to the B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BC CDC).But on April 16, 2021, 110 people tested positive in the IHA, according to the BC CDC — one of the highest case counts in a single day.By Saturday morning, the region will reach a somber milestone: 10,000 cases of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.

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LAWC reports ‘alarming’ surge in demand for services during COVID-19 pandemic

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Non-essential visitors to North Okanagan landfill asked to limit trips

COVID-19 pandemic.Customers at the landfill have been experiencing hour-long lineups and extended wait times, according to the Regional District of North Okanagan.“Behaviours contributing to an unsafe work environment, including abusive or offensive language, will not be tolerated,” the regional district said in a news release. Man fined $575 for illegal dumping near Kelowna: B.C.

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Ontario’s latest COVID-19 modelling data is dire, say health experts

The province is pointing to the latest modelling data saying it demonstrated the need for stronger measures and an extension of the stay-at-home order. Case numbers, hospitalizations, and positivity rates are all on the rise and the new variants are making the fight against COVID-19 even harder.

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B.C. reports 1,005 new cases of COVID-19, six additional deaths

B.C. health officials release a written statement with the daily COVID-19 numbers for Friday, April 16. Legislative Bureau Chief Keith Baldrey has analysis and an update on hospitalization numbers.

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Regina COVID survivor describes battle for his life

Spending time on a ventilator, while in and out of a coma, is not something Matthew Cardinal ever thought he’d experience. Now, the 34-year-old is speaking out about his fight with COVID-19.

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B.C. reports 1,005 new COVID-19 cases as hospitalization records toppled again

COVID-19 patients in B.C.’s hospitals and ICUs set new records Friday, as the province reported 1,005 new cases and six additional deaths.In a written statement, health officials said there were 425 people in hospital, 127 of them in critical or intensive care.

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Questioning Quebec’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout

While the province is considering lowering the age category for the AstraZeneca vaccine, opposition parties at the National Assembly are pushing to have more people included in the category for those with chronic illnesses. As Global’s Raquel Fletcher explains, there’s also a push to speed up vaccinations in COVID-19 hotspots.

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Confusion exist over COVID-19 vaccine priority and people with disabilities in Quebec

Families of adults with physical and intellectual challenges say the rules aren’t clear when it comes to who is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

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State Dept. watchdog says Pompeo, wife violated ethics rules

WASHINGTON – The State Department’s internal watchdog has concluded that former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his wife violated federal ethics rules by asking staffers to run personal errands and perform non-official work such as making restaurant reservations, shopping and caring for their dog.

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Ontario hospitals ‘hit harder than ever’ in 3rd COVID-19 wave: Elliott

Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Friday that the province’s hospitals “are being hit harder than ever” as COVID-19 cases surge in the province.

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Ontario official outlines increased police powers in new COVID-19 restrictions

Solicitor General Sylvia Jones discussed on Friday increased police powers in Ontario amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, stating that officers will temporarily be allowed to ask people where they live and why they aren’t home.

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N.B. woman raising concerns about front-line medical students not receiving vaccination

A New Brunswick woman is raising concerns about frontline medical students not receiving COVID-19 vaccinations before their practical training. She says the students have been forgotten despite working alongside professionals in the field during the pandemic.

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‘Strong adherence’ to health measures, 100K vaccines administered daily needed to decrease COVID-19 cases by summer: Dr. Brown

Ontario’s science advisory co-chair Dr. Adalsteinn Brown said Friday that “strong adherence” to public health measures and “as many vaccines as possible” would be necessary to flatten the COVID-19 curve by summer.

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Hamilton reports record daily high of COVID-19 cases, expert says ‘blunt’ lockdown measures needed

COVID-19 pandemic, says the prominence of COVID-19 variants has left little alternative for Ontario in terms of more strict lockdown measures.On Friday, Ontario set another single-day record of COVID-19 cases, 4,812, surpassing the previous record of 4,736 which was set on Thursday.Health officials suggested the only way to flatten the surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations is a six-week stay-at-home order with at least 100,000 doses of vaccine administered a day.Doug Ford’s announcement Friday which extended the four week lockdown to six also increased police powers, restricted outdoor gatherings and shut down non-essential construction. Ontario reports more than 4,800 new COVID-19 cases, setting another single-day record Dr.

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Hospitals scramble to make room for COVID-19 patients as capacity peaks

GTA hospitals are quickly filling up with COVID-19 patients as new case numbers continue to break provincial records. Brittany Rosen reports.

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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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