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COVID-19 and COVID-19 mRNA vaccines on the heart is getting a boost in funding following reports of rare cases of myocarditis and pericarditis during the pandemic.The study, called the Canadian Cardiovascular Society National Active Surveillance Study of Myocarditis and/or Pericarditis following mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination (MYCOVACC), will receive an additional $2 million from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) over two years.In all, the study will have a total investment of $3.6 million over three years.According to a news release, the funding will allow the study to expand and extend patient follow-up and perform cardiac imaging on those affected.“(The study) is working to determine if people who experience these rare heart conditions are at increased risk of future health problems,” said cardiologist Dr. Nathaniel Hawkins, who leads the study.MYCOVACC began in October 2022 in response to reports of rare cases of myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of the lining surrounding the heart muscle) following mRNA vaccines and COVID-19 infection.“While most people make a full recovery after myocarditis and pericarditis, long-term outcomes warrant further investigation,” the news release reads.

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US Health Secretary Becerra warns of COVID-19 funds shortage as virus rebounds in Europe, Asia

WASHINGTON (AP) - With the nation yearning for a new normal after its long struggle with the coronavirus, U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra warned Thursday that vaccines, tests and treatments will be "stuck on the ground" unless Congress provides the additional funds the White House has demanded."We have reached a pivot point," Becerra said in an interview with The Associated Press.

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Organizer of GoFundMe campaign for trucker convoy withdraws $1M, company confirms

The organizer of a GoFundMe campaign for the trucker convoy has withdrawn an initial $1 million from the funds raised, the company confirmed Thursday.

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Independent Ontario schools launch legal challenge alleging exclusion from COVID-19 funding

COVID-19 funding.The schools — two in Toronto and one in Kitchener, Ont. — argue that in doling out the provincial portion of the federal Safe Return to Class Fund, the Ontario government left out some 1,500 independent institutions and the more than 150,000 children who attend them.In an application that has not yet been tested in court, they allege the funding was withheld for “no justifiable reason” given that independent schools have been subject to the same health restrictions and closures as publicly funded ones.

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White House announces new COVID-19 funds

Today the Biden administration announced sweeping new funding aimed at beating back COVID-19 in vulnerable communities, including congregate living settings, and infusing rural health clinics with resources to help spread vaccination education.

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Florida condo collapse: Man in town for COVID-19 funeral among missing

SURFSIDE, Fla. - When an old high school friend lost a long battle with COVID-19, Jay Kleiman went back for the funeral from Puerto Rico to the condominium where he grew up north of Miami Beach.But hours before the ceremony, the high-rise building in the affluent neighborhood of Surfside collapsed, leaving more than 100 people missing overnight.

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Covid-19: Karnataka CM, ministers to donate one year's salary to Covid Relief Fund

₹24.10 lakh to the ‘Chief Minister’s Relief Fund COVID-19.’ He had also appealed to ministers, MLAs, MPs, and officials to contribute and help the state in fighting the outbreak."It is a very difficult time that we are all going through. And it is important that we fight this epidemic together.

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Priyanka Chopra continues to raise money for Covid 19 fundraiser, says it will make a 'huge difference'

and Nick Jonas began the Covid-19 fundraiser earlier this week and in a short span of time, they have managed to gather USD 500K which approximately amounts to Rs 3.70 crore. With a few days into the fundraiser, Priyanka continues to urge netizens to donate generously to the good cause.

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Positive COVID-19 case identified at Penticton Indian Band funeral

South Okanagan to monitor for possible COVID-19 symptoms.This week, the Penticton Indian Band (PIB) posted an urgent, online notice stating it has been notified of a positive COVID-19 case within its community.The notice did not mention a specific date or say who notified the PIB of the positive test. However, the Okanagan Indian Band posted a letter from Interior Health warning members of a positive case at the PIB funeral on April 22.

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COVID-19: Funeral celebrants and the growing ‘death positive’ movement

burial plots.That may seem like an odd, or even slightly morbid way to celebrate a birthday, but Morton doesn’t see it that way.“There is that sense of taboo, that you mustn’t talk about death, that if you go to a graveyard it’ll be terribly spooky, it will be horrible,” Morton told Dawna Friesen in an interview for Global’s The New Reality.“And these are not things we want to talk about, but actually I think it’s really healthy to talk about and anticipate these things.”With all the deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions on gatherings for funerals and remembrance services, he worries that loss and grief are going to catch up to us later.“In the beginning of the pandemic, where there were so many restrictions on funerals,

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Hinshaw, Shandro to provide provincial COVID-19 update Tuesday afternoon

COVID-19 in the province and “the ongoing work to protect public health.”The chief medical officer of health and minister will be making their comments at 4 p.m. and you can watch them in this story.

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Captain Tom Moore, World War II Veteran Famous for COVID-19 Fundraising, Dies at 100

His family announced Moore's death Tuesday in a tweet with his photo.Captain Tom, as he became known in newspaper headlines and TV interviews, set out to raise 1,000 pounds for Britain's National Health Service by walking 100 laps of his backyard. But his quest went viral and caught the imagination of millions stuck at home during the first wave of the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Saskatchewan sports organizations turn to fundraising amid current restrictions

Saskatchewan sports associations concerned over new provincial COVID-19 restrictions For Ruecker, she says financially the business has taken a hit.“We are closed to the public, we aren’t allowed any court rentals or things like that.

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Seminole County to administer COVID-19 vaccine at 18 sites through mobile unit

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Seminole County Emergency Management leaders said their mobile point of distribution (POD) is headed to 18 sites over the next two and a half weeks as crews will administer the COVID-19 vaccine.“It is a big effort, but it is really worth it being able to bring this into the community, bring the vaccine directly to these different locations,” Seminole County Operations Manager Arron Funk said.The mobile POD carries all of the equipment used at the sites, like the vaccination carts, printers, tables, and sanitizing materials. It all moves from place to place to provide the vaccine.[TRENDING: Police officer dies in Capitol clash | Fla. man arrested, firefighter investigated in Capitol riot | COVID-19 variant spreading

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Community shows its love for Regina sports broadcaster battling COVID-19

COVID-19 in early December.Locally known as ‘Woodsy,’ Warren Woods, 66, is being treated at the Regina General Hospital and has what’s being described as a long and difficult road ahead. Canada begins coronavirus vaccine rollout.

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Pandemic restrictions on funerals can add extra layer of grief for those mourning loved ones: psychologist

Funeral homes struggle with COVID-19 restrictions: ‘It’s in our heart to want to serve people’ “I had to say goodbye to my dad over the phone,” she said.Grieving is painful enough, but Meneghetti said planning a funeral to meet guidelines is an extra burden. Services are limited to 10 people.

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New research suggests Alberta COVID-19 R value currently too high to lift restrictions

new measures announced on Nov. 24.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Kenney said the province’s R value must be below one by Dec.

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Scott Peterson among California inmates who received COVID relief funds, prosecutors say

Scott Peterson is among multiple California inmates, including other convicted murders, who have received COVID-19 unemployment benefits in recent months, prosecutors have found. The unemployment claim filed on Peterson was found during a fraud investigation by a group of state and federal prosecutors, according to The Los Angeles Times.

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SFA secure £5m Covid fighting fund as Hampden is used as loan collateral

Scottish FA has taken out a £5million loan to cover a shortfall in income as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.And in the face of a £3million loss in revenue, Hampden Park has been used as collateral to secure the much-needed temporary funds.Under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, businesses can apply for finance up to £5million with the UK Government footing the bill for any interest and fees for the first year.The SFA have opted to take that maximum allowance while putting the national stadium up as a guarantee of repayment to lenders Santander.A spokesperson said: “The Scottish FA, like many other businesses affected by Covid-19, has successfully applied for a loan to help address the economic impact of the virus on the

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Canada Unveils Emergency $50M COVID-19 Fund for Local Production

The Canadian government has stepped in to temporarily cover losses incurred by local producers forced to shut down or scrap film and TV shoots due to a coronavirus outbreak. The Short Term Compensation Fund will offer indie productions up to $1.5 million if they face a temporary interruption and $3 million for a complete shutdown of production, to a maximum of $50 million.

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Alberta school authorities will see some federal COVID-19 funding in September

Alberta school boards will be sharing the vast majority of the federal funding for education equally. As provincial affairs reporter Tom Vernon explains, the UCP government says it will pass on $250 million through a per student grant, and is now suggesting it might even top up that money.

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Alberta school authorities will see some federal COVID-19 funding in September: LaGrange

COVID-19 school reopening funding promised by the federal government should see some of the money soon.

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Stranded in Canada, pregnant Colombian woman starts GoFundMe to pay hospital fees

pregnant, and her daughter Alejandra Saenz started an online fundraiser to pay for Medina’s impending hospital bill.She planned to return home to Colombia before giving birth but the border closures caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic forced her to stay.She has no health insurance and can’t afford what it will cost to have a baby. Canada, U.S.

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Coronavirus: Armstrong’s Caravan Farm Theatre launches fundraiser

Preparing for opening night at Armstrong’s theatre on the farm This season, the charitable organization was going to revive its traditional horse shows that it began 20 years ago. That has now been put on hold until next year but the theatre still needs support from its audience.Shook and her team have launched a fundraiser, asking those who would have bought tickets this year to donate what they would have spent.

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Ontario’s mayors ‘encouraged’ by emergency COVID-19 funding

COVID-19 funding announcement made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.The pledge from Ottawa would see $19 billion for provinces and territories to support “a safe restart” of the Canadian economy, which includes $2 billion to cover municipalities’ operating costs.

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More than 300 exotic animals at Urban Safari Rescue Society need help during COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic hit, the business, like many others, was forced to close its doors.“The COVID-19 pandemic has really kicked the stuffing out of our financial situation like it has with many other businesses,” Sharon Doucette, Urban Safari Rescue Society executive director, told Global News.However, the rescue society is not a business, it’s a non-profit, meaning it does not have any disposable money to bail it out.The society had to cancel all its summer camps and programs and now the future of the animals is in jeopardy. “One hundred per cent.

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COVID-19 refund struggles

It’s been almost three months since the COVID-19 crisis saw the province shut down. All public and private events from from concerts to plays and parties were all cancelled.

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Justin Bieber Calls On Justin Trudeau To Commit More To Global COVID-19 Funding

Justin Bieber is calling on his fellow Canadians to reach out to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and ask for a commitment to more global COVID-19 response funding.

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Women in Film Launches "Hire Her Back" Campaign, Grant Fund to Support Inclusive Hiring Practices

Women in Film, Los Angeles has announced the launch of Hire Her Back, a multimedia campaign that calls upon entertainment industry employers to hire women and people of color as the town shifts back into production mode following an extended shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Per the organization, the initiative will be rolled out in coming weeks in partnership with industry leaders.

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Atea closes $215m Series D round to support Covid-19 trials

Boston-based Atea Pharmaceuticals has raised $215m in a Series D financing round. The investment was led by Bain Capital Life Sciences; other new investors that participated in the round include Omega Funds, Rock Springs Capital and Redmile Group. Some of Atea’s existing investors also participated, including Ally Bridge Group and Morningside Ventures.

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Rishi Sunak - Robert Jenrick - Council and health bosses put risk sharing on hold over 'frightening' Covid-19 funding fears - manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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Council and health bosses put risk sharing on hold over 'frightening' Covid-19 funding fears

A risk sharing agreement between Rochdale council and health bosses has been suspended due to ‘frightening’ uncertainty over Covid-19 funding.

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Global Citizen Enlists Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Other Celebs to Lobby for COVID-19 Funding

Global Citizen has announced its first initiative since the “One World: Together at Home” special, a program that is enlisting celebrities like Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, J Balvin and Justin Bieber to lobby governments and corporations for funding of coronavirus relief funding and programs.

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Alberta government announces $170M to support seniors amid COVID-19 pandemic

The provincial government announced on Tuesday $170 million in funding to help support vulnerable seniors in Alberta amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Capitol Music Club looking to community for help amid COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused much stress for many local businesses who fall into the Phase 3 and 4 categories of Saskatchewan’s reopening plans, due to the unknown timeline of their return to operation.

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Elton John has $1 MILLION donation to his AIDS foundation 'COVID emergency fund' MATCHED by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey amid the ongoing pandemic

© Global Citizen 2020 UNSPECIFIED LOCATION - APRIL 18: In this screengrab, Sir Elton John performs during "One World: Together At Home" presented by Global Citizen on April, 18, 2020. The global broadcast and digital special was held to support frontline healthcare workers and the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the World Health Organization, powered by the UN Foundation. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images for Global Citizen ) Elton John has had his $1 million donation to his AIDS foundation's COVID emergency fund matched by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey.

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La Loche COVID-19 victim’s family warns others to take the disease seriously

Suzanne Sylvestre’s grandfather waved at her over FaceTime from his long-term care home in La Loche, Sask. She blew him a kiss and he caught it and held it to his heart.

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Calgary end-of-life organizations navigate restrictions during COVID-19 pandemic

Grieving families are grappling with how to honour their loved ones’ last wishes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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₹2,000 crore from RBI for mutual fund liquidity

MUMBAI : Lenders borrowed ₹2,000 crore from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 27 April under the special liquidity window for mutual funds, showed data released by the central bank.

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Syd Little joins mourners for Eddie Large’s funeral

Hundreds of mourners have lined the streets to pay their respects to comedy great Eddie Large.

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Discovery CEO Sets Star-Studded Poker Event for Mount Sinai COVID-19 Fund

Discovery CEO David Zaslav is gathering some friends and celebrities this weekend to raise more than $1 million in a virtual charity poker tournament for the Mount Sinai COVID-19 Response Fund. Zaslav is a Mount Sinai board member, and 100 percent of the proceeds of the event will support front-line health care workers.

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Kerala's new Covid-19 contribution plan: 1-month salary cut of all state employees over 5 months

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : After facing opposition over contribution of one month's salary of all state government officials towards the CM's Covid Relief Fund, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday came out with another proposal: six-day salary deduction in the next five months as a temporary measure. That would mean a month's salary in five months.

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Artists Can Now Fundraise Through Spotify, for Themselves or Charity

Artists on Spotify can now use their profiles on the platform to raise money from fans -- whether to support themselves, their bands and their crews amid the coronavirus pandemic or for a charity of their choice.The new feature, dubbed Artist Fundraising Pick, is similar to Artist's Pick, which allows Spotify For Artists users to select any piece of music to highlight on their profile.

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UK's biggest travel firms and airlines are NOT offering full COVID-19 refunds

The UK's biggest travel firms and airlines are breaking the law by delaying refunds for trips cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a consumer group.

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Coronavirus: Edmonton senior at Kensington Village misses wife’s final goodbye, may miss her funeral

Ivan Johnson, 87, is in isolation at Edmonton’s Shepherd’s Care Foundation Kensington Village and is unsure if he will be able to attend his wife Helen’s upcoming funeral.

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B.C. provides $3.5 million in COVID-19 funds for post-secondary students

The province has announced a one-time $3.5-million investment in emergency assistance for students attending 25 public post-secondary institutions in B.C. under the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Spotify, Tidal, Pandora & More Streaming Services Donate to MusiCares' COVID-19 Fund

Amazon Music, Facebook, SiriusXM and Pandora, Spotify, Tidal and YouTube Music have all donated to MusiCares' relief fund for music workers whose livelihoods have been impacted by the coronavirus crisis. MusiCares, the charitable arm of the Recording Academy, launched t

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Father John Misty releases live album to benefit MusiCares COVID-19 Fund

Father John Misty has released a new live album to benefit those in the music industry affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Off-Key in Hamburg is streaming now via Bandcamp with all proceeds donated to MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund.

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Daniel O'Donnell warns fans of Covid-19 fundraiser scams impersonating him

Daniel O'Donnell has slammed bogus collectors for pretending to be him and collecting money for the fight against coronavirus.

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