WASHINGTON - The Biden administration has extended a mask mandate for public transportation, airlines and rail travel through March 18, the White House announced on Thursday.The initial mandate was set to expire on Jan.

18, but reports of the continued spread of the omicron coronavirus variant have prompted health officials to implement new guidelines aimed and curbing the spread of the new strain.

Fines for those who violate the mandates will continue to be doubled from their initial levels, the White House said, adding that a minimum fee of $500 and fines of up to $3,000 will be charged to repeat offenders. RELATED: US to require all inbound travelers to take COVID-19 test 1 day before flightAnother mandate announced by the White House.

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New York unveils deadline for private sector COVID-19 vaccine mandate

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio told the media on Monday that all New York City employers will have to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for their workers by Dec. 27.

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Hamilton public health seeing a ‘swell’ of COVID-19 cases in recent weeks

COVID-19 cases in the last month, but not a “surge” amid spikes in some areas of the province.Dr. Elizabeth Richardson said during a board of health meeting on Monday she was not aware of suggestions Ontario may be in a fifth wave of the pandemic following upticks which saw 1,000 new daily cases reported twice last week.“Some areas experience waves at slightly different timing than others,” Richardson said.“For example, if you go back a ways, Ottawa didn’t experience a second wave…they just kind of had the wavelets that continued on.”Hamilton’s director of epidemiology, Michelle Baird, says the province has not characterized recent increases as a fifth wave.

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Merck to make its COVID-19 antiviral pill in Canada, company announces

Merck is partnering with a pharmaceutical company in Ontario to make its oral COVID-19 antiviral pill in Canada.Merck, the maker of molnupiravir — which is still under Health Canada review — announced Monday it has reached an agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific in Whitby to manufacturer its treatment.Marwan Akar, president and managing director with Merck Canada Inc., told reporters at a news conference that Thermo Fisher has been making molnupiravir for distribution in Canada and the United Kingdom, as well as for European, Asian Pacific and Latin American countries, pending approvals in those regions.“Make no mistake, vaccines remain our primary and first line of defence, but we need new tools in the toolbox, and antivirals provide

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NYC vaccine mandate includes children as young as 5

NEW YORK - Children as young as 5-years-old will be required to get vaccines in New York City to enter restaurants and other indoor venues.Mayor Bill de Blasio announced an expansion of current mandates on Monday morning.Current New York City COVID-19 rules also include at least one vaccine dose for indoor restaurant dining, entertainment venues and fitness centers for anyone 12 and older. Under new mandates for indoor dining, entertainment and gyms, one shot will be required for children aged 5 to 11, who are not covered by the current mandate, de Blasio said.5-11-year-old children will also be required to get vaccinated to participate in high-risk extracurricular activities.

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Biden seeks to lower prescription drug costs as part of economic agenda

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Monday will again make the case for how his "Build Back Better" economic agenda will lower the costs of prescription drugs for millions of Americans as his $2 trillion social and environment package still faces potential hurdles in the Senate.Biden, whose sweeping social agenda bill contains a provision that would help workers and families with private health insurance reap savings on prescription drugs, is set to speak at 2 p.m. ET. The provision would require drug companies to pay rebates to Medicare if they increase prices above the rate of inflation.

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Today's Public Health Scotland Covid infection rate data as 3,894 new cases reported

A further 3,894 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in Scotland in the last 24 hours — including 318 in Ayrshire.

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Pfizer and Merck covid-19 pills are coming soon in the US, but other countries will have to wait

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NYC announces new vaccine mandate for all private- sector employers

NEW YORK - All New York City employers will have to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for their workers under new rules announced Monday by Mayor Bill de Blasio.The vaccine mandate for private businesses will take effect Dec. 27 and is aimed at preventing a spike in COVID-19 infections during the holiday season and the colder months, the Democratic mayor said on MSNBC's "Morning Joe.""We in New York City have decided to use a preemptive strike to really do something bold to stop the further growth of COVID and the dangers it’s causing to all of us," de Blasio said.

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Mask rule for primary pupils revised by department

The Department of Education has revised a controversial instruction issued to schools last week, which directed that older children should be refused entry to primary schools if they decline to wear a mask without medical reason.

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Omicron Covid-19 variant: India among the countries affected by Omicron. See full list

List of the Omicron affected countries:

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‘Significant’ Covid outbreak linked to Scots music event with number of Omicron cases confirmed

Health officials have identified a 'significant' outbreak of Covid-19 - including a small number of Omicron variant cases - in the Highlands.

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East-end Toronto junior public school moved to online learning due to COVID investigation: TPH

COVID investigation.Wilkinson Junior Public School students will move from in-person learning to online beginning Monday, as a precaution. The agency said it is recommending a full school dismissal “protect staff, students and the community.”Health officials said they have been in touch with close contacts and have told them to stay home and isolate.It is unclear how long students will be moved to online learning for.

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Kentucky firefighters show off ‘Santa Truck’ decked in holiday decorations

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Kentucky firefighters went all out for the holidays, decorating a fire truck in a stunning display of Christmas lights and decorations, which Santa Claus will use to visit children in Louisville neighborhoods.The Zoneton Fire Protection District rolled out the truck on Dec.

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Belgian police use tear gas and water cannon as protesters march against Covid restrictions

Belgian police used water cannon and tear gas during a protest against coronavirus restrictions today.

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U.S. surgeon general explains why Biden is receiving criticism for latest COVID-19 plan, assures measures are ‘strong’

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Covid cases reported on Norwegian Cruise ship

Ten cases of Covid-19 have been detected on a cruise ship with over 3,000 passengers, which is set to dock in New Orleans, the Louisiana Department of Health has said.

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“Make yuppies scared of the DTES again” sticker found on Chinatown building

A Vancouver man says he found a disturbing sticker on his Chinatown condo building days after he was attacked by a knife-wielding man in a city park. Paul Johnson reports.

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Oregon Health Authority moves to implement 'permanent' indoor mask mandate

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) assembled a Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) earlier this week to address a permanent indoor mask mandate in the state. Oregon is one of a few states that still retain one nearly two years into the pandemic.The committee included several community stakeholders, including representatives from the hospitality industry, the business sector, and faith communities, according to local ABC affiliate KATU.Dr.

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Biden, Putin to hold video call Tuesday amid Ukraine tensions

MOSCOW - Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin will speak in a video call Tuesday, the Kremlin said, as tensions between the United States and Russia escalate over a Russian troop buildup on the Ukrainian border that's seen as a sign of a potential invasion.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed plans for the conversation to Russia's state news agency RIA Novosti and said it will take place Tuesday evening.

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I'm A Celebrity's tragic deaths - Covid battle, 'dead in seconds' and tumour discovery

I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! has been hit with its fair share of chaos for the 2021 season - from Storm Arwen’s destruction to the perils of filming during the Covid-19 pandemic.But over the years, as more famous faces signed up to its all-star line-up, tragedy has always been inescapable.Sadly, a number of the stars from the ITV programme have passed away over the years - which, for a 19-year-long history, is inevitable.From Covid complications to sudden cardiac arrests, Daily Star delves into those who have died since capturing the nation’s hearts in the Australian jungle and beyond.Bobby Ball certainly made an impression on fans when he strutted his stuff in a tight pink catsuit for an impromptu jungle fashion show back in

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156 people leave Morocco on Irish repatriation flight

More than 150 passengers were flown to Dublin today on an Irish Government repatriation flight from Marrakesh in Morocco, which was operated by Ryanair.

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Truck used to smash and loot two South Surrey businesses

Small businesses have been hit hard by the pandemic, but on December 2nd, two businesses in South Surrey took an even harder hit. As Aaron McArthur reports, the thieves used a truck to smash their way in.

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Two Dublin schools claim lack of public health support despite Covid clusters

Two primary schools in Dublin have said they have yet to receive any support from public health, despite asking since last Monday morning, after large clusters of Covid-19 cases were identified in individual classrooms at both schools.

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For covid-19 vaccine doses, should there be more time between shots?

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Ice crashes through roof of Marlton, NJ home

MARLTON, N.J. - A Burlington County family escaped injury when a massive chunk of ice fell from the sky and through the roof of their Marlton home.Kim Paradise tells FOX 29 she had just carried her baby out of the kitchen when she heard what she thought was a tractor-trailer crashing through their home. It turned out to be a giant piece of clear ice that smashed through the ceiling of her kitchen.Photos provided by Paradise show a gaping hole down the middle of the main roof beam of the home.Paradise says she was giving her baby medicine when the ice came crashing down leaving her kitchen in shambles.

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Ottawa signs deals to buy COVID-19 antiviral pills from Merck, Pfizer

The federal government has secured orders to buy COVID-19 antiviral medication from pharmaceutical companies Merck and Pfizer.

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We have to live with Covid. Here’s how we get our lives back

vaccines, while still unknown, underscores the danger of just relying on inoculation to return to normal life safely. While elimination of the virus is an impossibility in most of the world at this point, adjustments in individual habits and communal spaces can help slow the pace of outbreaks and keep high-risk groups safer.

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3 firefighters hurt after truck overturns in Chester County

CHESTER COUNTY, Pa - Three firefighters suffered minor injures after their truck overturned in West Sadsbury Township, Chester County.It happened on Quarry Lane Friday around 4:30 p.m. The firefighters are being treated at a nearby hospital.

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Prosecutor critical of Oxford HS staff prior to mass shooting

PONTIAC, Mich. (FOX 2) - The Oakland County Prosecutor spoke about the possibility of more charges, which could involve members of Oxford High School over their actions or inaction leading up to Tuesday's tragic shooting."I’d be angry too, and I am," said Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald.

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COVID-19: Windsor hospitals under strain, asking public for help, patience

COVID-19 patients and other respiratory ailments.They say patients should expect wait times and treatment for anything other than emergencies will be much longer than usual.

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Canada secures orders of Merck, Pfizer COVID-19 antiviral pills

COVID-19 treatments.Filomena Tassi, Canada’s minister of public services and procurement, told reporters on Friday the government has signed agreements with Pfizer and Merck to buy up to 1.5 million courses of their antiviral pills, PF-07321332 and Molnupiravir.Both treatments are under Health Canada review, Tassi added.“We also know that access to effective, easy-to-use treatments is critical to reducing the severity of COVID infections and will help save lives,” she said.“As soon as these drugs are authorized for use, the government will work on getting them to provinces and territories as quickly as possible so that health-care providers can help Canadians who need them most.” Canadians 18+ should be offered COVID-19 booster 6 months

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Shocking video shows semi-truck dragging car down Illinois highway

Still shot of car being dragged by semi-truck. (Credit: Grzegorz Buczynski via Storyful) CHICAGO - You have to see it to believe it. Shocking dashcam footage, captured earlier this week, shows a car being dragged by a semi-truck on Interstate 294 in the Chicago area.The footage, captured by Grzegorz Buczynski – a resident of Justice, Illinois – shows the vehicle stuck partially underneath the semi-truck near the Roosevelt Road exit in Elmhurst.RELATED: ‘Something out of Hollywood’: Car explodes into flames on Texas highwayIn the video, a person is seen waving out of the driver’s side window as the vehicle is dragged. Still shot of car being dragged by semi-truck.

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Charging decision on parents of Oxford mass shooting suspect expected on Friday

PONTIAC, Mich. (FOX 2) - UPDATE: Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald has called a press conference for noon where she will announce charges against the parents of the Oxford High School shooting suspect. See our latest story here.Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said she will make a decision soon on charges against James and Jennifer Crumbley. "We are reviewing potential charges and hope to have an announcement in the next 24 hours," she said Thursday.

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NACI recommends longer interval between COVID-19 vaccine doses, Pfizer preferred over Moderna for Canadians aged 12-29

Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) on Friday recommended that Canadians aged 12-29 should take the Pfizer BioNtech Comirnaty 30 microgram dose as opposed to the Moderna Spikevax 100 microgram dose for their primary series of vaccine doses.

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Two new walk-through COVID test centres open in Lanarkshire

The UK Government has this week opened two new walk-through coronavirus testing centres in North Lanarkshire.

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New Brunswick to hold COVID-19 update Friday afternoon

COVID-19 briefing Friday afternoon.The event begins at 2:30 p.m. and will be live streamed here.

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‘Three Amigos’ summit: Trudeau battles Biden over U.S. electric car credits

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with U.S. President Joe Biden for the ‘Three Amigos’ summit in Washington, D.C., both leaders are duking it out over an electric vehicle (EV) tax credit.

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California jail guard indicted for sex assaults on inmates

STOCKTON, Calif. - A California correctional officer was indicted Thursday on multiple counts of sexually assaulting female inmates at the San Joaquin County Jail, just months after another officer at the same facility was convicted of rape and other sexual assaults on inmates.Alex Tafoya was arraigned on charges that include oral copulation by force, sexual penetration by force, false imprisonment by violence, fraud or deceit and assault by a police officer, the San Joaquin district attorney said."We must protect women from sexual violence irrespective of their circumstance," District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar said in a statement that did not give details of the allegations.

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Protest in Dublin over mask measures in schools

Hundreds of people took part in a demonstration in Dublin opposing the introduction of mandatory mask wearing for children from third class and up in primary schools.

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Today's Public Health Scotland Covid infection rate data for all 32 Scots councils as 2,432 new cases reported

A further 2,432 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in Scotland in the last 24 hours with the disease claiming another 16 lives.

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'This is America': New Jersey GOP lawmakers defy vaccine mandate

Trenton, New Jersey TRENTON - Disorder and confusion erupted in the halls outside the New Jersey Assembly on Thursday as several Republican lawmakers defied a new requirement to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test and were blocked by state troopers— albeit briefly — from entering the ornate chamber.Hours later, a state appellate court handed a victory to Republicans who had sued to block the proof-of-vaccination requirement, granting the GOP's application for a stay of the order and setting a potential hearing date for later this month.

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Canadians will need COVID-19 test day before flying to the U.S.: Biden

Canadians and all other foreign visitors who travel to the United States by air will need to get a COVID-19 test no later than the day before their departure. U.S.

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Senate votes to fund government through Feb. 18, averting shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate passed a stopgap spending bill Thursday that avoids a short-term shutdown and funds the federal government through Feb. 18 after leaders defused a partisan standoff over federal vaccine mandates.

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No shutdowns or lockdowns: Biden unveils U.S. plan to combat COVID-19 in winter

As concerns rise over the Omicron variant, U.S. President Joe Biden has unveiled his strategy for the country to combat COVID-19 this winter, assuring Americans won’t see heavy lockdowns.

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new omicron variant through wider availability of vaccines and shots, but without new major restrictions on daily life.

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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

Biden administration extends mask mandate for public transit through March

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