Once again, the United States saw its highest daily total of COVID-19 cases yesterday, with 60,000 new cases recorded and more than 3 million total on the Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 tracker.The previous record was more than 50,000 cases, which was set last week.

The country now has 3,035,231 COVID-19 cases, including 132,041 deaths.Three hard-hit statesThis rise in cases began at the end of May, following the reopening of most states' local economies.

Florida, Texas, and Arizona continue to harbor some of the largest outbreaks.In Texas yesterday, officials tallied more 10,000 new cases, a state record.

Texas is the third state to report a single-day increase of more than 10,000 cases, after New York and Florida. As of yesterday,

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Philadelphia schools: Most kids in class 2 days per week in the fall

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia School District announced Wednesday that it plans to resume limited in-person instruction in the fall, with most students in class just two days per week and learning remotely the other three.District officials also warned that it’s “highly likely” that evolving COVID-19 conditions will require individual schools or even the entire district to shut down temporarily or even for the balance of the school year.“There is no room for politics when it comes to safely educating our children and ensuring that the professionals — the adults responsible for this work — can do so without placing their health in jeopardy," Superintendent William Hite Jr.

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Hospitality workers fearing long-term unemployment seek government action

Hospitality workers rally in Vancouver over concerns they will lose their jobs “We’re calling on various levels of government to be creative and to work with us, Unite Here, Canada, to avert long-term unemployment,” Robb said.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The Canadian Emergency Response Benefit is at the centre of the debate as employers recall workers who are concerned about the effects of the pandemic.Dan Kelly, president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, said the benefit has “created a disincentive to return to work for some staff, especially in industries like hospitality.”The Hotel Association of Canada said the industry is eager to get as many workers back on the job as

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Edmonton’s Caulfield brothers battle COVID-19 misinformation with art, science

Timothy Caulfield’s latest project in the fight against fake news invites people to take a pause and think, before sharing. University of Alberta prof’s show debunking health myths picked up by Netflix The brothers said it’s part of a broader project to combat misinformation.“We really want to come at this issue from every angle we possibly can,” Timothy said.

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Montreal stores reopen for business but pandemic a drag on sales

“For the month of July, which normally like last year, was our strongest month, I’d say we’re lucky if we make 40 to 50 per cent of what we made last year,” she said.Donelle says public health guidelines allow them to operate at one-third capacity.They’re currently only open three days a week, because they don’t have the space or money to take on the rest of their staff, and they see clients by appointment only.“The traditional job that used to be isn’t really enough right now,” said Donelle.

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Coronavirus: Ford says Ontario will provide additional funding to farmers

On Thursday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that his government will be providing an additional $50 million to the Agricultural Risk Management Program, and accelerating the program by one year to help farmers bounce back from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Ford announces federal government will provide $19B in COVID-19 relief funding to provinces and territories

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Thursday announced that Canada’s premiers have reached a deal with the federal government that will provide $19 billion in COVID-19 relief to the provinces and territories.

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Barrie playgrounds to open as most of Ontario enters Stage 3 of reopening plan

3 new coronavirus cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka, local total at 619 Starting Friday, the following parks will be open:The rest of the playgrounds will open in the next few weeks, with the goal to have them all open by the end of July.“We ask that residents only use the structures that are marked as ‘open’ and continue to stay off the areas that are still closed or taped off,” Barrie officials say. Ontario reopening Stage 3 — Gathering limit increasing as indoor dining, gyms permitted to reopen Once the playgrounds are reopened, the equipment will not be sanitized.

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Florida Association of School Resource Officers moves forward with annual conference amid COVID-19 spike

ORLANDO, Fla. – As school districts consider how to reopen with coronavirus cases rising, the law enforcement officers who protect those schools are preparing, too.The Florida Association of School Resource Officers is moving ahead with its annual conference.For some officers, the training is required, but critics question if it’s safe in the current climate.Michael Marden is the president of FASRO and said the Rosen Centre Hotel is doing all it can to make sure the conference is as safe as possible."We've been back and forth obviously about whether or not we were going to go with the conference," Marden said.Marden said this year’s conference will have most of the usual seminars and courses, but he said attendees will see a difference.“The

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Orange County teachers worry they will have to buy PPE supplies as school reopening approaches

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – One Freedom High School English teacher says he is already in fear to go back into the classroom next month as coronavirus cases continue to rise but he also worries about what protections will be in place to keep him and his students safe. "It's wishful for the district to think that they can make this work," said teacher Nick Anderson.

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Baseless Wayfair child-trafficking theory spreads online

CHICAGO – The baseless conspiracy theory took off after an anonymous user posed a bizarre question in an internet chatroom: What if retail giant Wayfair is using pricey storage cabinets to traffic children?Self-proclaimed internet sleuths quickly responded by matching up the names of Wayfair products to those of missing children, producing social media posts that have since overrun Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.The result: A national human trafficking hotline suddenly began taking a number of calls about the imagined Wayfair scheme, stretching its resources. A woman said she posted a video of herself on Facebook to counter false claims that she was missing.

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After beating cancer, KC's Hill won't let COVID-19 stop him

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Not long ago, Royals pitcher Tim Hill was wrapping up eight brutal months of chemotherapy to treat colon cancer.If anybody had a reason to opt out of baseball's restart, it would be him.Yet there he was, on a blazing evening at Kauffman Stadium, throwing pitches to teammates as they prepared for the start of their 60-game season next weekend in Cleveland. One after another, the lanky left-hander with the easy grin, infectious personality and brutal-to-hit sinker-style delivery left the woefully out-of-sync hitters baffled.Cancer couldn't keep him in the dugout.

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Holly Hill mayor wants symptomatic lane at COVID-19 testing site in Volusia

HOLLY HILL, Fla. – Thursday marks 10 days since Holly Hill Mayor Chris Via was tested for COVID-19 at the Volusia County Fairgrounds and he’s still waiting for his results.“We were told within 48 to 72 hours we would know if we were positive or if we were negative,” Via said.Via said he’s been self-isolating out of an abundance of caution but knows not all residents can do the same.[INTERACTIVE MAP: Here’s where to get your drive-thru coronavirus test]“Citizens have called me and said, ‘Listen, I don’t know if I’m sick or not. I haven’t been able to get my test results back but I have to go to work.

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B.C. eviction ban to end Sept. 1, tenants have until July 2021 to pay unpaid rent

COVID-19 crisis.The government is implementing a repayment framework to ensure renters have a reasonable timeframe to pay back any rent they owe. Landlords have to give tenants until July 2021 to repay any outstanding rent, as long as monthly instalments are paid.The plan will come into place once the ban on issuing evictions for non-payment of rent is lifted.The ban on rent increases will remain in place until December.

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Ontario Stage 3: Peterborough zoo playgrounds reopening July 22, attractions remain closed

Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough will reopen its playground facilities next week but the zoo’s attractions will remain closed.Late Thursday afternoon, zoo officials announced its playground facilities will reopen on Wednesday, July 22.The announcement follows the city’s news release which stated its playgrounds would open Friday as part of the province’s Stage 3 reopening.

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Josh Flagg mourns death of grandmother from Covid complications

Josh Flagg has paid tribute to his grandmother Marjorie Platt, after she passed away on Saturday due to complications from COVID-19 at age 98.The Million Dollar Listing star shared throwback images of 'Queen' Margie to his Instagram account on Wednesday, along with a touching -and at times, amusing- caption.'I will say, that I blame my grandmother Margie for turning me gay LOL,' wrote the 34-year-old reality TV star.

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B.C. health officials to provide Thursday coronavirus update

novel coronavirus response at 3 p.m., Thursday.Global News will stream the briefing live here and on our Facebook page, and carry it live on BC1. Only 28% of B.C.

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Going shopping? Here are the major retailers that are requiring customers to wear masks

LOS ANGELES - Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in many states across the U.S., more national retailers have rolled out new policies that will require customers to wear facial coverings while shopping in stores.Here are some of the major retailers that have implemented facial covering requirements for shoppers:CostcoIn late April, Costco updated its policy page to reflect its new mask policy, which stated that all “Costco members and guests must wear a mask or face covering that covers the mouth and nose at all times.” The new health guideline was implemented in all Costco stores nationwide and highlighted that facial coverings did not replace the need for social distancing."This requirement does not apply to children under the age of 2

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CDC extends ban on cruise ships in US waters through September 30

A Disney cruise ship is seen anchored off shore on Independence Day, July 4, 2020 in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Crowds at the beach were below normal for a holiday weekend due to the coronavirus pandemic and a spike in COVID-19 cases in Florida.

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‘Science should not stand in the way’ of schools reopening, says White House press secretary

WASHINGTON - White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said on Thursday that “the science should not stand in the way” of schools reopening in the fall, despite concerns from health leaders regarding opening educational institutions amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has been worsening in several states in recent weeks.“The president has said unmistakably that he wants schools to open,” McEnany said at a White House press briefing.

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US COVID-19 case counts rise in 39 states, decline in only 2

Only Delaware and Maine reported declining COVID-19 cases in the past 2 weeks, while 39 states have seen the number of confirmed infections rise.

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Worker at coronavirus-hit Skye care home retests positive for virus

coronavirus -hit Scots care home has retested positive for the bug. The staff member at the Home Farm care home on the Isle of Skye had been re-tested and found to have Covid-19.

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NAS report urges school districts to prioritize reopening

Weighing the public health risks posed by the coronavirus against the educational risks of not having in-person instruction, and the impact that closed schools could have on existing racial and social inequities, a new report from the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NAS) is urging school districts to prioritize reopening, with an emphasis on providing full-time, in-person instruction of children in grades K-5 and special needs students.

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The Villages doctor urges people to take precautions as COVID-19 cases continue to rise

THE VILLAGES, Fla. – Almost a fifth of Florida’s new positive coronavirus cases are in Central Florida. The recent rise in cases prompted Dr.

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Coronavirus: CDC extends no sail order on cruise ships through September

ORLANDO, Fla. – If you were hoping to take that long-awaited cruise this fall, you may have to postpone your sailing plans a little while longer.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has extended its no sail order on cruises through September.The order, which initially went into effect in March and was extended in April, was again extended on Thursday as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to climb worldwide.[RELATED: CDC official warns fall, winter will be ‘difficult’ for American public health]According to the latest order, no cruise ships operating in the U.S. will be allowed to set sail until Sept.

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COVID-19 Testing will be available again at Camping World Stadium

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – COVID-19 testing will return to Camping World Stadium on July 22.The testing will take place from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

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Fredericton midway opens doors for visitors

While there have been concerns about COVID-19 spread at the Fredericton exhibition grounds, those heading to the midway say it’s a much-needed taste of normalcy. Megan Yamoah reports.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Canada, U.S. extend border closure agreement until Aug. 21

The U.S., Canada and Mexico have agreed to keep their shared borders closed to non-essential traffic until at least late August because of COVID-19.

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In virus era, back-to-school plans stress working parents

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - For generations, school has been an opportunity for American children to learn and make friends.

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‘Destiny 2: Beyond Light’ expansion delayed due to coronavirus

Bungie has announced that the Destiny 2: Beyond Light expansion has been delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.In an update on Bungie’s official website, the team has announced that the upcoming expansion will now release on November 10 instead of September 22.Since the pandemic started many developers have been forced to work from home, and Bungie’s delay is to ensure the expansion is complete while coping with the challenges faced.Destiny 2 is currently hosting Season Of Arrivals and to bridge the gap between now and the delayed release date, the season will be extended to November 10.The developer has promised it will share more information on Beyond Light over the coming weeks and detail what’s in store for Season Of Arrivals

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Wording of St.FX COVID-19 waiver to change, says cabinet minister

St. Francis Xavier University were asked to sign before they could attend classes during the COVID-19 pandemic.Labi Kousoulis said he talked earlier this week with student leaders who are negotiating with the university over the waiver and seeking to have its wording changed or replaced by a code of conduct.The original waiver required students give up potential legal claims of “negligence, breach of contract, or breach of any statutory or other duty of care,” even if the university fails to take reasonable steps to safeguard them from COVID-19 risks.

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Coronavirus: Peterborough area sees 26 consecutive days with no new cases

coronavirus for Peterborough and area, the region’s health unit reports Thusday.According to Peterborough Public Health, there are currently no active cases in its jurisdiction of Peterborough, Peterborough County, Hiawatha First Nation and Curve Lake First Nation.The last reported new case of the virus was on June 20. Ontario Stage 3: What the City of Peterborough is reopening and when To date, there have been 95 cases, of which 93 have been resolved.

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Ottawa Public Health reports 15 new coronavirus cases Thursday

COVID-19 cases one day before the city enters Stage 3 of reopening from the novel coronavirus pandemic.Ottawa Public Health said Thursday there are 15 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa, with the local total now standing at 2,182 cases since the pandemic began.No new deaths have been reported in relation to the virus in the past 20 days, keeping Ottawa’s death toll of the pandemic at 263.

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‘Science should not stand in the way’ of schools reopening, McEnany says

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Thursday said the Trump administration wants to see schools reopen as scheduled despite a rising number of COVID-19 cases in states across the U.S., arguing that “science should not stand in the way” of facilities opening their doors to students in the fall.

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Retired Hamilton nurse, Second World War survivor asks for cards to mark 105th birthday

pandemic.“She has lived an extraordinary life. So she has lived through the Spanish flu, she’s lived through World War II,” Laura Konkel told Global News.“She immigrated to Canada, and when they came to Canada they were completely impoverished because they lost everything in the war.” Hamilton police rescue family on pink flamingo pool float in Lake Ontario In late May, Konkel was admitted to St.

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Coronavirus: White House addresses decision to divert data collection from CDC

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany addressed recent reporting that COVID-19 data collected at hospitals would now be sent to a private technology firm, rather than the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), stating that the move was meant to create more accurate data collection and “not to take data away” from the CDC.

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Canada, U.S. extend border closure agreement until Aug. 21

COVID-19.Acting U.S. Department of Homeland Security Chad Wolf said Thursday in announcing the extension that restrictions on cross-border traffic that have been in place since March have helped slow the spread of the coronavirus.

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Nova Scotia plans full return to classrooms this fall

Nova Scotia parents call for more transparency in government’s back-to-school plan He said his department consulted the teachers’ union and experts on children’s health and surveyed 28,000 parents and students before making the decision.Full details of the return plan are expected next Wednesday.The minister says the plan is for 100 per cent capacity with full curriculums and assessments, though he remains wary of a second wave of the pandemic.He also says orders have been placed for protective gear for staff and sufficient supplies of sanitizer and cleaning supplies.

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Only 28% of B.C. businesses getting COVID-19 aid expect a return to normal once help ends: poll

COVID-19 pandemic are lifted too early, a new poll suggests.Based on a regular check-in with 1,401 businesses, 65 per cent of companies are using some form of government support amid the health crisis.And only about 28 per cent of those businesses that are on government support expect to return to normal once the programs end.Of the remainder, 32 per cent of firms expect to reduce employee hours, 27 per cent expect to lay off or terminate staff, and 24 per cent anticipate taking on debt. B.C.

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Small number of Calgary city employees may soon go back to the workplace

COVID-19 restrictions were put in place in March, about 5,000 city employees began working from home.City manager David Duckworth said a plan is being developed on how to get a number of employees back to the workplace.“We’re looking at everything from what we’re going to be doing with elevators and staircases and work spaces.

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Playgrounds to reopen across Waterloo Region on Friday

A timeline of the novel coronavirus in Ontario The playgrounds have been gathering dust since March 20 when they were closed as a response to the coronavirus pandemic.Township playgrounds will be open on Friday, July 17th for the public to enjoy. Please continue with physical distancing and good hand hygiene.

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Legault optimistic Quebecers living near N.B. border will be allowed to cross

He says he understands the apprehension about welcoming Quebecers in provinces that have not been hit as hard by COVID-19 but notes that Gaspe, which borders New Brunswick to the north, has had few cases.Legault says he has sensed an openness from the New Brunswick government to create a bubble that would allow Quebecers living near the border to enter New Brunswick for shopping or visits.Higgs said in a statement Wednesday the province is looking at various options to allow some travel into New Brunswick for those who live close to the border.Quebecers living across the border have been lobbying for access to Campbellton in northern New Brunswick, where before the pandemic they would often go to shop and receive services.

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Walt Disney Concert Hall's Fall 2020 Season Canceled Due to Coronavirus

The Los Angeles Philharmonic has canceled its fall 2020 season at Walt Disney Concert Hall through Dec. 31 due to guidance from public officials amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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1 million people in Britain stopped smoking amid COVID-19 pandemic, according to UK nonprofit

Nitrous Oxide canisters and cigarette butts litter a roadside in Camden Town on February 11, 2017 in London, England. A UK nonprofit reported that 1 million people in the country quit smoking amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Report: Florida Emergency Operations Center closes after 12 employees test positive for COVID-19

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida operations center running the state’s coronavirus pandemic response closed for deep cleaning this week after 12 employees tested positive for COVID-19, according to a report from the Tallahassee Democrat newspaper.The Division of Emergency Management said in a tweet Thursday that it has been conducting biweekly testing at the Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee for several weeks.

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NASCAR reopens gates at Bristol with more tracks to follow

BRISTOL, Tenn. – Chase Elliott put his face mask on and went into the grandstands at Bristol Motor Speedway to watch the qualifying event before NASCAR's All-Star race, briefly becoming a part of the largest group of spectators at a U.S. sporting event since March.

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Mets ace deGrom still targeting opening day, but team unsure

NEW YORK – Jacob deGrom still plans to pitch on opening day, although New York Mets manager Luis Rojas didn't sound so sure that will happen.The two-time Cy Young Award winner said he felt good Thursday, two days after leaving an intrasquad game early because of back tightness. A precautionary MRI came back clean, and deGrom thinks he simply might have slept “wrong” the night before.

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Philadelphia gyms, fitness centers allowed to reopen Monday

PHILADELPHIA - Gyms and fitness centers in Philadelphia will be allowed to reopen on Monday after being shut down since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.“The governor did allow gyms and fitness centers to stay open under some strict safety standards -- requiring masks in use at all times, six feet distance between people. He recommended people exercise outdoors as much as possible,” Philadelphia’s Health Commissioner Dr.

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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

With single-day case record, US COVID-19 total tops 3 million

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