TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A Florida House committee takes up its own effort to rewrite vote-by-mail rules Monday, as Republicans push to enhance “ballot security” — despite no evidence of widespread problems — while Democrats and voter rights advocates say the election-related proposals before lawmakers would be costly and will make it harder for some Floridians to vote.

The election bill is one of several high-profile measures coming before Florida lawmakers in the coming days, as they hunker down for some of the heaviest lifting yet during their two-month session — including work on rewriting parts of the state's election laws, providing protections for businesses against COVID-related lawsuits and enacting additional ways to punish

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Over 6.24 crore coronavirus vaccine doses administered so far: Health Ministry

New Delhi: The number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 6.24 crore with 12,94,979 jabs being given on Tuesday, the Union Health Ministry said.A total of 6,24,08,333 vaccine doses have been given till 7 pm on Tuesday, according to a provisional report.These include 82,00,007 healthcare workers (HCWs) who have taken the first dose and 52,07,368 HCWs who have taken the second dose, 90,08,905 frontline workers (FLWs) who have received the first dose, 37,70,603 FLWs who have taken the second dose.In addition, 2,90,20,989 beneficiaries more than 60 years old received the first dose and 36,899 in the same age bracket got the second dose as well.As many as 71,58,657 beneficiaries aged 45 to 60 with specific

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Civil rights groups file new lawsuit over Georgia voting law

Gov. Brian Kemp signs Georgia's new Republican-led election law.

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States struggle to get rent relief to tenants amid pandemic

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last July that New York would spend $100 million in federal coronavirus relief to help cash-strapped tenants pay months of back rent and avert evictions.

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Quebec reports more than 850 new COVID-19 cases as province begins third wave

COVID-19 pandemic.The case count has now reached 310,066 while the health crisis has killed 10,658 Quebecers to date. Recoveries, meanwhile, have topped 291,000.The number of hospitalizations related to the new coronavirus rose by 10 to 487.

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New Brunswick to provide COVID-19 update on Tuesday

COVID-19 Tuesday after the province widened the areas in the Edmundston region that are under its COVID-19 red level amid growing cases.Saint-Léonard, Grand Falls, Drummond, New Denmark and Four Falls have been included in the red level, which is the second-highest level in the province, as of midnight. N.B.

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Nova Scotia reports 3 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday

COVID-19 on Tuesday.One of the cases is in the central zone is a close contact of a previously reported case. Another case in the northern zone is under investigation, and the third case in the eastern zone is travel-related.There are 24 active cases in the province.As of Monday, the province has administered 94,373 doses of COVID-19 vaccine, and 25,102 Nova Scotians have received their second dose.Since Oct.

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COVID-19: New variants having ‘substantial impact’ on Ontario’s health care system, report says

new variants of concern (VOCs) are responsible for a 21 per cent increase in hospital admissions since Ontario went into its province-wide lockdown in December, according to a new report which warns the VOCs are having a “substantial impact” on the health care system.The report from Ontario’s COVID-19 science table published Monday said the new variants of concern now account for 67 per cent of all cases in the province, as numbers climb back into the 2000s per day. Ontario reports more than 2,300 new COVID-19 cases, 14 deaths Dr.

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Philadelphia Mills Mall shooting victim identified as stepson of DA’s office detective

PHILADELPHIA - The man shot and killed following a fight in the Philadelphia Mills Mall food court on Monday has been identified by authorities as the stepson of a detective.Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner identified the victim as 21-year-old Dominic Billa in a statement released Tuesday morning.Krasner says Billa is the stepson of a county detective who is assigned to his Homicide/Non-Fatal Shooting Unit."I extend my deepest condolences to our Detective, and to the loved ones of Mr. Billa.

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Ontario reports more than 2,300 new COVID-19 cases, 14 deaths

COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, the sixth straight day cases are above 2,000, bringing the provincial total to 347,570.Tuesday’s case count is higher than Monday’s which saw 2,094 new infections. On Sunday, 2,448 new cases were recorded and 2,453 on Saturday.According to Tuesday’s provincial report, 727 cases were recorded in Toronto, 434 in Peel Region, 229 in York Region, 194 in Durham Region, 144 in Ottawa, 123 in Hamilton, and 91 in Halton Region.All other local public health units reported fewer than 70 new cases in the provincial report.The death toll in the province has risen to 7,351 as 14 more deaths were recorded.

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Around 1 lakh doses of Made in India Covid vaccines handed over to Nepal Army

NEW DELHI: One hundred thousand doses of Made in India covid-19 vaccines were on Tuesday handed over by India’s ambassador to Nepal Vinay Mohan Kwatra to Nepalese Army Chief Puran Chandra Thapa. The vaccines have been gifted by the Indian Army to their Nepalese counterparts, a statement from the Indian embassy in Kathmandu said.

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DGCA pulls up airport operators for not following covid-19 protocols

New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday pulled up airport operators for not complying to covid-19 protocols during surveillance conducted by the civil aviation regulator at various airports across the country."During the surveillance of some airports, it has come to notice that compliance is not satisfactory.

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Birds as revelations: Atwood writes foreword for Gibson book

NEW YORK – When Margaret Atwood would receive invitations over the years to literary events around the world, literature wasn't the only factor shaping her response. She also kept in mind the interests of her longtime partner and fellow Canadian author Graeme Gibson.

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WATCH LIVE AT 10 a.m.: Gov. DeSantis to highlight progress on Everglades restoration project

MIAMI, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to share an update on restoring the Everglades and cleaning up the state’s dirty waterways.

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MLB to relax virus protocols when 85% on field vaccinated

Manager Kevin Cash of the Tampa Bay Rays looks on prior to the game against the Minnesota Twins during a spring training game at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P.

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Video shows suspected drunken driver crashing into Florida deputy’s cruiser

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. – A driver is facing charges after crashing into an Indian River County Sheriff’s Office patrol car over the weekend.

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'It's not over': Hospital chief's warning as Covid rules are relaxed

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Assault rifle raffle for Astronaut High School graduation event sparks outrage, support

TITUSVILLE, Fla. – Flyers announcing that an assault rifle would be raffled off at a fundraiser for Astronaut High School seniors provoked worry and confusion for some parents, and glowing support for others over the weekend as news of the prize spread, News 6 partner Florida Today reported.

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Asian woman kicked in stomach, repeatedly stomped on as building workers watched

NEW YORK - A 65-year-old Asian woman was kicked in the stomach and repeatedly stomped on as building workers in Hell's Kitchen stood by, said the NYPD.Police shared video of the disturbing incident that took place Monday at about 11:40 a.m. in front of 360 West 43 Street.The surveillance video from inside the building shows the woman pass the front entrance when a man suddenly kicks her in her stomach.

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Man arrested after 12-year-old boy abducted, raped, shot in face

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Miami-Dade police have confirmed that a man is in custody in connection with the abduction, sexual assault and shooting of a 12-year-old boy, according to News 6 partner WPLG-TV.

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KSI signs new open letter urging Black Britons to take COVID-19 vaccine

KSI has signed a new open letter urging Black Britons to take the COVID-19 vaccine.The rapper and YouTube star is among the famous faces who have lent their support to the open letter, which has been written by comic legend Lenny Henry.Henry said that people should “trust the facts” surrounding the vaccine, with his message also being backed by Oscar-winner Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandie Newton and DJ Trevor Nelson.The letter comes as statistics continue to reveal the gulf in vaccination rates between Black Britons and white Britons.Recent figures from the ONS show that vaccination rates for people in England of Black African heritage currently stand at 58.8 percent, the lowest among all ethnic minority groups, and 68.7 percent within the Black

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‘Completely unacceptable:’ Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to forbid ‘vaccine passports’

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that he would issue an executive order forbidding local governments and businesses from requiring so-called “vaccine passports” to show proof that customers have been inoculated against the coronavirus.

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Former SC governor, congressman Sanford joins lobbying firm

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina governor, congressman and one-time presidential candidate, is going to work for a lobbying firm.

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Covid Scotland update LIVE as John Swinney deletes evidence of SNP Covid rules breach

John Swinney apologised last night after deleting evidence of a direct breach of coronavirus regulations while out on the campaign trail. The Deputy First Minister deleted a picture he posted on Twitter of himself and four other party activists after they met up while out leafleting for the May election.The picture, uploaded online around 3pm on Friday March 26 was captioned: "Delighted to get out on the SNP campaign trail today."The image was swiftly deleted from online.

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Renewals hit, uptake rate for new policies surged amid covid: Nikhil Apte

Mint, Nikhil Apte, Chief Product Officer - Product Factory (Health Insurance), Royal Sundaram General Insurance, said it is extremely important to motivate policyholders and help them understand the importance of the renewal of policy during uncertain times, especially during the pandemic.What was the impact on policy renewals during covid time?We observe a challenging time for our policyholders, at the same time consumer behaviour displayed by the policyholders also need to be understood. Firstly, on one side customers are facing unprecedented health risk as their family members, relatives, neighbours getting admitted to hospitals.

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Mumbai: BMC's new order for allocation of Covid beds in hospitals in 10 points

Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to discharge asymptomatic patients at the earliest to vacate beds for the patients with more serious symptoms.The Mumbai civic body has also decided to place the order for procuring 1.5 lakh injections of antiviral drug Remdesivir and other medical equipment to avoid any potential shortage of medicines at the city hospitals.Here is your 10-point development to this big story:1) Reiterating its policy on managing hospital beds for Covid patients, the BMC has said that no asymptomatic Covid-19 positive patient without any comorbidities will be allotted a Covid bed in any public or private hospital.It described the "needy" patient as the one with "mild or serious symptoms or a

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Covid-19 update: India sees dip in new cases but active tally goes up

Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative caseload across the country to 1,20,95,855, said the Union health ministry on Tuesday.This is a major decrease in the number of new infections, which was on an upward trajectory touching close to 70,000. India had reported 68,020 new Covid-19 cases on Monday.Eight states -- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Chhattisgarh -- accounted for 84.5% of the fresh infections in the 24 hours ending on Monday morning.Among these, Maharashtra continues to be the biggest contributor to the daily tally.

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India's economic recovery faces turbulence as states mull actions to curtail second covid wave

Governor Shaktikanta Das has said he doesn’t see any immediate threat to activity, economists see a bumpy road ahead given that the western Indian state of Maharashtra, which contributes 14.5% to the country’s overall GDP, is among the worst hit and accounts for the majority of cases. The state , which includes Mumbai, has imposed a night curfew to tamp down cases that have been rising since mid-February.Business ActivityActivity in India’s dominant services sector expanded at its quickest pace in a year in February, helped by an increase in new orders and optimism generated by a roll-out of vaccines.

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Temps to go below the 70s later this week

ORLANDO, Fla. – A few showers may be able to develop along the front along with a few isolated storms Tuesday afternoon in Central Florida.

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Trump's heir? Pence reemerges, lays groundwork for 2024 run

WASHINGTON – When former President Donald Trump was asked to list those he considers the future leaders of the Republican Party, he quickly rattled off a list of names, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sens. Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz. Conspicuously absent from the list: Mike Pence.

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Gov. Murphy urges caution amid spike of COVID-19 cases

GLOUCESTER COUNTY, N.J. - More than 4 million people have received a COVID vaccine in New Jersey and that number is about to increase as eligibility is set to expand.Foot traffic in and out of Gloucester County’s mega-vaccination site was as brisk as the early spring breeze. Pepsi Feliciano got her first shot of the Pfizer vaccine."I work from home, so I stay in my house.

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Over a dozen U.S. states to open up vaccines to all adults amid new COVID-19 surge

COVID-19 shots for tens of millions of Americans amid a worrisome increase in virus cases and concerns about balancing supply and demand for the vaccines.Meanwhile, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday that she had a recurring feeling of “impending doom” about a potential fourth wave of infections after cases in the U.S. rose 10% over the last week.

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Westminster dog show won't have spectators due to virus

NEW YORK – America's top dogs won't have their pack of fans on hand at this year's Westminster Kennel Club dog show.

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Businesses scramble to cope with new COVID-19 restrictions in B.C.

Many businesses feel the province should have had more supports in place before implementing new restrictions surrounding in-person dining and fitness activities. John Hua reports

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Tina Turner's New HBO Documentary Is A Way To Say GOODBYE Amid Health Problems -- SO SAD!

As fans may have already seen, the Tina Turner documentary Tina premiered over the weekend on HBO, and if you were looking for a puff piece on her first time singing What’s Love Got To Do With It, you may want to look elsewhere.

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Trash scavengers who help keep cities clean plea for vaccine

NEW DELHI – The scavengers wait patiently for a dump truck to tip the trash on the summit of the landfill outside New Delhi. Armed with plastic bags, they plunge their bare hands into the garbage and start sorting it.

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India pushes ahead with coronavirus vaccination drive to head off new surge

This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.Click here to read the Mint ePaperMint is now on Telegram.

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Bengaluru: No lockdown for now, says Karnataka CM Yediyurappa as Covid cases surge

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Monday reviewed the Covid-19 situation in Bengaluru and other important districts along with senior ministers and officials of his government.The daily average of fresh Covid-19 cases in Bengaluru has reached around 1,377 while the city recorded 16,921 cases in just the last two weeks."Covid cases are rising in Bengaluru at an alarming rate, which is a cause of concern.

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Jessica Simpson reveals she previously tested positive for coronavirus as she shares cover art for new essay

Jessica Simpson is among the celebrities who have tested positive for coronavirus. The 40-year-old "Open Book" author and fashion designer revealed on Monday that she'd received a positive result on a COVID-19 test at some point over the last year.

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₹50,000 for holding Holi event in violation of Covid rules

Maharashtra's Thane district have fined the owner of a farmhouse of ₹50,000 for organising a Holi event, which was attended by as many as 80 people, in violation of the coronavirus protocols.Shahapur tahsildar NilimaSuryavanshi said many revellers had come to the farmhouse from outside Shahapur.A case has been registered by local police under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).This comes as Maharashtra records 31,643 new Covid-19 cases, 20,854 recoveries and 102 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the state's health department on Monday.The total Covid-19 cases reached 27,45,518 including 23,53,307 recoveries and the death toll reached 54,283.

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White House, UN signal possible 'additional actions' after N. Korea missile tests

North Korean flag WASHINGTON - The Biden administration said Monday it's looking at "additional actions" that the United Nations might take to respond to North Korea’s recent missile tests.U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield wasn’t specific about what those actions might entail, but noted that the UN Security Council had met last week and renewed the mandate of experts who monitor sanctions against the North.

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National Geographic Nabs Matthew Heineman's 'The First Wave' COVID-19 Doc

National Geographic Documentary Films has picked up Matthew Heineman's COVID-19 documentary The First Wave from Participant and Our Time Projects. Heineman directed and produced the feature film about frontline workers at one of New York City’s hardest-hit hospitals, Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens, during the first four months of the pandemic last year.

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No new community cases; 2 cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation

There are no new COVID-19 community cases to report and 2 new COVID-19 border related cases to report in managed isolation. The seven-day rolling average of new cases detected at the border is 4.

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NACI issues new guidelines on using AstraZeneca shot for people under 55

Some provinces are suspending the use of Oxford-AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine for people under 55, following new recommendations by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) over concerns about blood clots.

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Canada adds 4,573 new COVID-19 cases as provinces reckon with new vaccine guidance

COVID-19 on Monday as the death toll in the country approached 23,000.The new infections bring the total number of novel coronavirus cases in Canada to 971,723.Health officials also confirmed 20 more people have diead after contracting the respiratory illness, pushing the total death toll to 22,900.

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AdventHealth hosting pop-up COVID-19 vaccination event near Orlando airport

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – AdventHealth will be hosting another COVID-19 vaccination pop-up event at its site near the Orlando International Airport and this time any resident 40 and older is eligible.

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Jessica Simpson reveals she contracted coronavirus as she unveils cover art for her new essay

Jessica Simpson revealed she contracted coronavirus this past year as she unveiled the cover for her new essay, Take The Lead.Though she did not specify exactly when the health scare occurred, Simpson, 40,said she tested positive for the virus on the same day she began writing her Amazon Original Story.'This past year has been especially intense for me and so many of you,' Jessica wrote in the caption of her cover book post. 'I started writing this essay on the same day I received a positive test result for COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: New class order coming into effect at midnight in Hastings, Prince Edward counties

COVID-19 cases in the region over the last week.According to Hastings and Prince Edward Public health, in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, medical officer of health, has issued a class order pursuant to Section 22 of the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act, 1990 to proactively protect the community and prevent an impact on our emergency medical services and hospitals.The class order, which comes into effect at 12:01 a.m.

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