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WHO has launched a new network for coronaviruses, CoViNet, to facilitate and coordinate global expertise and capacities for early and accurate detection, monitoring and assessment of SARS-CoV-2, MERS-CoV and novel coronaviruses of public health importance.

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New South-South health cooperation initiative launched linking Africa and the Caribbean

The Health Development Partnership for Africa and the Caribbean (HeDPAC), a new initiative to strengthen South-South health cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean, was launched today.

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Delhi LG says ‘Covid-19 pandemic far from over’ amid spike in Covid-19 deaths

Covid-19 cases with a positivity rate of 14.57%, while eight more people succumbed to the disease, according to official data, while before this on Sunday, the national capital had logged more than 2,000 cases for 12 consecutive days. The Delhi Lieutenant Governor took to Twitter to share, “we are witnessing a rise in Covid-19 infections, consistently high positivity & cases of reinfection. It is essential that we realise that the pandemic is far from over.

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Waterloo Region launches ambassador program to help businesses during COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 risks, Waterloo Region says.The region says it teamed up with the Greater Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge chambers of commerce in launching the program, which is the first of its kind in Canada.

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Canada’s top doctor says country is moving past ‘crisis phase’ in COVID-19 pandemic

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Pope Francis calls wars during COVID-19 pandemic ‘scandalous’ in Easter speech

During his traditional Easter address on Sunday, Pope Francis denounced as “scandalous” how warfare continues to rage across the globe as the coronavirus pandemic causes social and economic suffering.

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Christians celebrate second Easter marred by COVID-19 pandemic

VATICAN CITY (AP) - Christianity’s most joyous feast day was celebrated worldwide with faithful sitting far apart in pews and singing choruses of "Hallelujah" through face coverings on a second Easter Sunday conditioned by pandemic precautions.From Protestant churches in South Korea to St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, worshippers followed national or local regulations aimed at preventing the transmission of the coronavirus.At a hospital in the Lombardy region of Italy, where the pandemic first erupted in the West in February 2020, a hospital gave a traditional dove-shaped Easter cake symbolizing peace to each person who lined up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Path out of COVID-19 pandemic isn’t easy, but there’s hope: experts

COVID-19 experts say, even if it’s hard to see it while more contagious virus variants plunge parts of Canada into the third wave of the pandemic.And while the route to a post-pandemic world may not be as linear as some may like, there’s still reason for optimism, said Dr. Zain Chagla, medical director of infection control at St.

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COVID-19 pandemic zaps electricity usage in Ontario as people stay home

electricity in Ontario last year fell to levels rarely seen in decades amid shifts in usage patterns caused by pandemic measures, new data show.The decline came despite a hot summer that had people rushing to crank up the air conditioning at home, the province’s power management agency said.“We do have this very interesting shift in who’s using the energy,” said Chuck Farmer, senior director of power system planning with the Independent Electricity System Operator.“Residential users are using more electricity than we thought they would and the commercial consumers are using less.” Hot summer weather increases electricity demand, boosts Hydro One revenue and profit The onset of the pandemic last March prompted stay-home orders, businesses

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India announces supply of Covid vaccines to 6 countries under grant assistance

New Delhi: First supplies of vaccines to combat the covid-19 pandemic from India will be sent to Bhutan, Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and Seychelles from 20 January, the Indian foreign ministry said on Tuesday, with consignments to Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Mauritius to commence after regulatory clearances from these countries come in.The move, which comes within days of India beginning its own immunization programme, underlines India’s primacy in the South Asia region besides reinforce its image as being “the pharmacy" of the world.

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Country's oldest newspaper, Hartford Courant, closes newsroom amid COVID-19 pandemic

A generic view of English national newspapers (Photo by Lewis Stickley/PA Images via Getty Images) HARTFORD, Conn. - The Hartford Courant, the oldest continuously published newspaper in the United States, plans to close the newsroom and offices it has been operating out of since the mid-1940s by the end of the year.President-elect Joe Biden on Dec. 4 discussed the U.S.

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Staying active through the COVID-19 pandemic

As the pandemic lingers on research shows that stress is taking a toll, that’s why some fitness instructors are getting creative to get people up and moving.

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Crime drops, police calls up in Waterloo Region over first 6 months of COVID-19 pandemic

Crime rates dipped in first six months of pandemic: Statistics Canada “Basically what we’ve seen with Waterloo is very much like the other services,” Rebecca Kong told Global News.Waterloo Region has seen a 12.8 per cent reduction in crime between March and August 2020 in comparison to a year earlier.It is not across the board that crime has dropped off though.Assaults have fallen 7.3 per cent but assaults by family members have gone up by around five per cent.A similar picture can be seen with regard to break-ins. With everyone home, break-ins at residences were down almost 60 per cent whereas they were up nine per cent at businesses.In addition, Kong says police have seen an increase in overall calls of 6.5 per cent.

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Joint Leaders' statement - Violence against children: A hidden crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating impact across the world. Efforts to contain the coronavirus are vital to the health of the world’s population, but they are also exposing children to increased risk of violence – including maltreatment, gender-based violence and sexual exploitation.

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Bury man honoured by Queen for keeping country connected during Covid-19 pandemic

Bury have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for the crucial work they did during the Covid-19 pandemic.During the first three months of the crisis, Peter Harding, a 40-year-old jeopardy escalation manager at telecoms firm Talk Talk, oversaw the installation and upgrade of 1,200 internet and phone connections at places critical to the country's well-being.It came at a time when the country's ability to communicate with each other was more crucial than ever.Working long hours and on-call 24/7 Peter, of Whitefield, and his team ensured Nightingale Hospitals, 188 food warehouses, 81 GP surgeries, 222 schools and 41 NHS Care Homes had the bandwidth they needed to cope with the increased demand on their communications

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Calgarians distribute donated Halloween costumes to bring ‘a little bit of cheer’ during COVID-19 pandemic

Dad hopes his ‘candy chute’ design will save Halloween during COVID-19 “If you have something, please come and drop something off,” McIntosh said. “And if you need something, please come and get it.”He handed out about 200 Halloween costumes last year, and with the COVID-19 pandemic, he’s expecting even more demand this year.“(People are) losing their jobs,” McIntosh said.

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COVID-19 pandemic: countries urged to take stronger action to stop spread of harmful information

The World Health Organization (WHO) together with the UN, specialised agencies and partners today called on countries to develop and implement action plans to promote the timely dissemination of science-based information and prevent the spread of false information while respecting freedom of expression.

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Price of beef, vegetables increasing during the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 safety measures, you may have noticed certain items are becoming more expensive.“We’ve seen prices increase since the beginning of the year really — even before COVID — especially at the meat counter,” Sylvain Charlebois, director of Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab, said.“Things have calmed down now — the food inflation rate is actually not as high as it was at the beginning of the pandemic.”“Of course the problem is the overall inflation rate, which is actually quite low, and so when you’re charging two per cent more for food and everything (else) is cheaper or not more expensive, then people actually notice that food is actually more expensive.” Expect higher prices, not food shortages due to coronavirus pandemic,

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Tips for having a safe Halloween amid the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic affecting everything from concerts to weddings, backyard barbecues to the film and television industry, and, maybe most notably, the way we interact with each other.So, with a little over a month to go until gangs of ghouls, goblins and ghosts are ringing doorbells across Canada hoping to receive their favourite sweet treat, there are likely many Canadians, both young and old, wondering how the coronavirus will impact Halloween.What is your level of concern this year when it comes to #Halloween?— Global Calgary (@GlobalCalgary) September 8, 2020Cancelling or halting Halloween wouldn’t be unprecedented.

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Mariah Carey rides out COVID-19 pandemic at stunning five-acre country estate in upstate New York

She left Manhattan in March as New York City went into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.And it seems that Mariah Carey has been riding out the coronavirus crisis in stunning style at a country estate in upstate New York.Varietyon Tuesday identified a Westchester County mansion on five acres as the location where the pop superstar has been self-isolating along with her children and entourage.

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In WHO global pulse survey, 90% of countries report disruptions to essential health services since COVID-19 pandemic

The World Health Organization (WHO) today published a first indicative survey on the impact of COVID-19 on health systems based on 105 countries’ reports. Data collected from five regions over the period from March to June 2020 illustrate that almost every country (90%) experienced disruption to its health services, with low- and middle-income countries reporting the greatest difficulties. Most countries reported that many routine and elective services have been suspended, while critical care - such as cancer screening and treatment and HIV therapy – has seen high-risk interruptions in low-income countries. "The survey shines a light on the cracks in

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Coronavirus: India tops 25 million COVID-19 cases as country sets record high for daily infections

India on Sunday registered a record new 78,761 novel coronavirus cases, the highest single-day spike in the world since the pandemic began, just as the government began easing restrictions to help the battered economy.

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10 animals seized from B.C. home after owners left before COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic hit and handed their pets’ care to friends or family.However, while it appeared the animals were being fed, the home was not being cleaned.Officials tell Global News there was animal feces everywhere in the home.

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Study: Travel to 3 countries may have seeded COVID-19 pandemic

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) researchers who conducted web-based infection surveillance during the first 11 weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic have found that nearly two-thirds of the first confirmed cases in each affected country outside of mainland China had a history of travel to Italy, China, or Iran.

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Tenet set to open in 70 countries on August 26 following multiple delays amid COVID-19 pandemic

Tenet is set to be released internationally on August 26th.Christopher Nolan's hotly-anticipated $200 million movie has been delayed multiple times as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, but the Warner Bros. motion picture is now expected to open in 70 countries - including the UK, Japan, Australia, France, Italy and Canada - in late August.The film will then drop in select US cities a week later over Labor Day weekend on September 3rd.

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Ottawa cancels some indoor and outdoor rental agreements due to COVID-19 pandemic

OTTAWA -- The City of Ottawa is cancelling large indoor and outdoor events at municipal facilities until the end of July due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Despite job, business losses, some pivot to new opportunity during covid-19 pandemic

NEW DELHI : By the end of April, Shareshtha Sachdeva knew she would soon be out of a job. The travel company she’d worked at for nine years decided to wrap up India operations because covid-19 had hit business.

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Alberta government to review handling of COVID-19 pandemic

Coronavirus: Alberta dental hygienists, assistants raising alarm over reopening Similar reviews were done after the 2013 floods in southern Alberta and the 2016 Fort McMurray fire.The province said the independent review will help strengthen any future pandemic responses.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“A strong, co-ordinated response can help save lives,” read a government release. “It can prevent the wide-scale spread of disease and help jobs and the economy bounce back more quickly.”The consultant who takes on the review will be chosen by Aug.

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Academics discuss challenges of full-time work and parenting amid COVID-19 pandemic

University of Lethbridge recently expressed their frustrations with having to take on the roles of both full-time parents and academics amid the COVID-19 pandemic, in a detailed article published in EMBO Reports.Luc Roberts is a Ph.D. student in the department of chemistry and biochemistry, who has a two-year-old toddler.

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Redeemer University reveals framework for fall semester amid COVID-19 pandemic

framework for reopening its campus in Ancaster, Ont., safely for the fall term amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.The Christian university says it will deliver the vast majority of its courses on campus, and in most cases, students will have the choice to participate in their program in person or remotely.The school says it is committed to protecting students, faculty and staff by following current and evolving public health guidelines.“Each member of the Redeemer community will play an important part in fostering a healthy campus culture this year,” said Redeemer president Robert Graham.

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45th annual Dundas Cactus Festival cancelled amid COVID-19 pandemic

Dundas Cactus Festival in Dundas, Ont., has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The 45th annual event was scheduled to take place from Aug.

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Alberta COVID-19 pandemic debate at the legislature

The Alberta government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic was debated at the legislature Wednesday, where the spring session resumed. Provincial affairs reporter Tom Vernon has the details.

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Alberta COVID-19 pandemic response dominates legislature session

The Alberta government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic was the hot topic at the legislature Wednesday, where the spring session resumed. Tom Vernon has more on the debate between the government and opposition.

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Government must 'learn lessons from Second World War' if it wants country to bounce back from COVID-19 pandemic, council leader says

The government must ‘learn lessons’ from the Great Depression and the Second World War when it comes to rebuilding the country post-pandemic, a council leader has said.

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Organizers cancel Canada’s Largest Ribfest amid COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of another iconic festival.

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Covid-19 pandemic punches 1.7-billion-barrel hole in global oil demand

A fifth of global demand for oil will disappear this quarter. All three of the major forecasting agencies now agree that the world faces its biggest-ever slump in oil consumption, after governments imposed movement restrictions on billions of people to combat the coronavirus. The scale of the demand hit means that despite producers implementing unprecedented output cuts, stockpiles will soar this year.

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Framework for Healthcare Systems Providing Non-COVID-19 Clinical Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

To provide healthcare systems with a framework to deliver non-COVID-19 health care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Ottawa entering 'unknown territory' as businesses reopen during COVID-19 pandemic: Dr. Etches

OTTAWA -- Ottawa’s medical officer of health suggests Ottawa and Ontario are entering “unknown territory” as COVID-19 restrictions are slowly lifted.

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B.C. daycares will begin to reopen in mid-May amid COVID-19 pandemic

The B.C. government has released details about how daycares can safely reopen in mid-May amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Covid-19: Modi to have virtual meeting with leaders of Non-Aligned Countries

The meeting on Monday comes as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to sicken people around the world

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Contractors busy with home renos during COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many Calgarians opting for “staycations” this summer, and some of the people staying close to home are taking steps to spruce up their homes.

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Calgarians turning to home renos to relieve stress during COVID-19 pandemic: ‘It helps a lot’

Calgarians may be noticing more hammering and sawing around their neighbourhood this spring, as people turn to home renovation projects during the COVID-19 crisis.

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TransLink to lay off 1,500 workers amid COVID-19 pandemic

Hundreds of transit workers in Metro Vancouver will receive layoff notices Monday as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

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USask. hands-on practicums a no-go during COVID-19 pandemic

Hands-on student practicums — add it to the catalogue of things that aren’t going to happen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Florida Georgia Line Encourages Fans to Count Their 'Blessings' During 'ACM Presents: My Country'

Country duo Florida Georgia Line had no issues spreading "Blessings" to those in need during their silky performance for AMC Presents: My Country on Sunday night (April 5).

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City of Lethbridge urges against gas hoarding during COVID-19 pandemic

Reports of gas hoarding, changes to waste and recycling centre hours and provincial COVID-19 relief grant information were all addressed during Wednesday’s pandemic response update from the City of Lethbridge. Tom Roulston has the details.

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Coronavirus: Brant County COVID-19 cases include Cambridge health worker, man in critical care

One of two new cases of COVID-19 in Brant County includes a man in his 50s currently being treated in critical care, according to the region’s health unit.

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Coronavirus: Niagara-on-the-Lake declares state of emergency amid COVID-19 pandemic

Niagara-on-the-Lake has joined the province in declaring a state of emergency as the global COVID-19 pandemic spreads.

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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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