As neighboring India's massive surge continues, health groups warn of a similar situation evolving in Nepal, where the military is adding hospital beds and COVID-19 outbreaks have reached some Mount Everest base camps.The World Health Organization (WHO) said yesterday in its weekly snapshot of the pandemic that Nepal's cases last week rose by a staggering 137%.

Meanwhile, officials warned that parts of the Americas are still in the thick of the pandemic, with severe cases trending younger.Nepal part of South Asian COVID crisisThe International Federation of Red Cross and Red Cross Societies (IFRC) said today that urgent international support is needed to prevent a worsening humanitarian crisis in South Asian countries.Many of Nepal's

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N.B. couple donating part of their food sales to India relief efforts

A Moncton couple originally from India is trying to support family and friends back home as the COVID-19 situation worsens in that country. They’re donating part of the food sales from their business to relief efforts. Callum Smith reports.

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COVID-19: 55 cases in London-Middlesex; those with at-risk health conditions now vaccine-eligible

Fifty-five new COVID-19 cases have been reported in London-Middlesex, health officials said on Tuesday.In addition, people with at-risk health conditions are now eligible to get the vaccine, as are more people who can’t work from home.The case update brings the region’s pandemic case tally to 11,264, of which 10,245 have resolved, an increase of 105 from the day before. At least 210 deaths have been reported, most recently on Sunday.At least 10 deaths have been reported this month.At least 809 cases are active in the region as of Tuesday.

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Hamilton cancels ongoing AstraZeneca vaccine clinic due to provincial pause

Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine clinic in central Hamilton.The news comes as Ontario suspended use of the shot due to safety and supply-related issues.The clinic at the David Braley Health Sciences Centre on Main Street East was being offered with the aid of primary health-care partners and still had two days of appointments to fulfill.

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COVID-19: 40 new cases, 1 additional death confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka

COVID-19 cases and one additional death in the region on Tuesday, bringing the total local number up to 11,101, including 233 deaths.Local public health also reported 44 new cases of a coronavirus variant on Thursday, bringing the total up to 3,910 — 674 of which are active.

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Waterloo Region’s 3 largest COVID-19 vaccination clinics were closed Monday

COVID-19 vaccination in Waterloo Region appears to be much brighter, Monday was a dose of reality as there were just over 1,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines delivered while three of the major clinics in the area remained shuttered.A spokesperson for the vaccine distribution task force told Global News that limited supply was to blame as there were just 1,006 doses administered. Waterloo Region COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration opens up to all residents aged 12 and up “Our largest clinics were all closed on Monday (Cambridge Pinebush, The Boardwalk, Health Sciences Campus Kitchener).

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Organizers of ‘No More Lockdown Rodeo Rally’ charged after event near Bowden

rodeo and rally protesting COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta, RCMP said in a news release on Tuesday.On Monday, Ty Northcott and Gail Northcott, both of Bowden, were charged with contravening Section 73(1) of the Public Health Act of Alberta.The event took place the first weekend of May and saw hundreds of people gather outside the community of Bowden. Alberta Health reports single-day high of 2,433 new COVID-19 cases Ahead of the event, Alberta Health Services said it informed organizers the event would violate COVID-19 restrictions and would be considered illegal.Premier Jason Kenney condemned the event on social media on May 2, calling the gathering “disturbing to see.”“We are all sick of this.

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Hospitality workers: Here’s how to get a free COVID-19 shot this week

ORLANDO, Fla. – Any hospitality workers looking to get vaccinated against COVID-19 can get a free shot at Hilton Orlando this week, according to Visit Orlando officials.

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LeVar Burton launches book club with James Baldwin novel

LOS ANGELES – LeVar Burton has found another way to share his love of reading.

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Ontario pauses rollout of 1st doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine due to safety, supply

Ontario’s chief medical officer of health Dr. David Williams announced on Tuesday that the Ontario government is pausing the rollout of the 1st dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in the province out of an abundance of caution because of increased instances of an extremely rare and potentially fatal blood clotting linked to the shot.

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Orange County Public Schools won’t offer LaunchED option next school year

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Public Schools will stop offering the hybrid learning option created during the coronavirus pandemic for the upcoming school year.

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COVID-19: Hamilton reports 94 new cases, researcher says 1,000 a day in Ontario possible by June

COVID-19 cases a day in Ontario is possible by early June as long as the vaccine rollout and the controlling of the virus spread doesn’t hit a snag.Researcher Chris Bauch from the University of Waterloo says the number Dr. David Williams set on Monday as what he wants to see before recommending an easing of restrictions is “achievable.” Ontario reports more than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases, 15 deaths “We’re dealing with this more transmissible variant, right, so it’s taking a bit longer to get the cases down,” said Bauch.“But I do think that early June is entirely achievable.

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Greater Manchester's latest coronavirus infection rates as week-on-week cases more than double in Bolton

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226 alligators removed from Disney World since toddler’s death 5 years ago

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Wildlife trappers have captured and removed at least 226 nuisance alligators from Walt Disney World property since a toddler was killed by an alligator at a Disney resort nearly five years ago, state records show.

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EDLI provides relief to families of EPFO members during pandemic

₹7 lakh to the family of the deceased To combat financial difficulties faced by the families of active employees who have lost their lives due to covid-19, the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will now provide the overall maximum death insurance benefits of ₹7 lakh under the Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance (EDLI) scheme.The scheme’s purpose is to ensure that the family gets financial assistance in case of the member’s death.While the maximum limit has been raised from ₹6 lakh to ₹7 lakh, the minimum sum has been increased to ₹2.5 lakh.

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FDA paves way for COVID-19 vaccine in 12- to 15-year-olds

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) late yesterday expanded the emergency authorization of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to include 12- to 15-year-olds, paving the way for vaccinating a proportion of school-age children before the fall.

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Younger adolescents get ready to receive COVID-19 vaccine

MISSION, Kan. – Parents, schools and vaccine clinics rushed to begin inoculating younger adolescents Tuesday after U.S. regulators endorsed Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 12, a decision seen as a breakthrough in allowing classroom instruction to resume safely around the country.

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Reunion Tour: College teammates getting back together in NFL

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Trevor Lawrence was fielding calls, posing for pictures and still hugging everyone in sight when he realized the Jacksonville Jaguars were about to be back on the clock during the first round of the NFL draft.

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COVID-19 Scan for May 11, 2021

Compared with non-pregnant women hospitalized with COVID-19, pregnant women with COVID-19 had lower in-hospital death rates, according to a research letter in the Annals of Internal Medicine today.University of Texas (UTHealth) and University of Maryland research

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25 years since deadly ValuJet 592 crash, an airline mechanic remains on the run

MIAMI, Fla. – Alongside Amelia Earhart — a pioneering female pilot who disappeared attempting an around-the-world flight in 1937 — and D.B. Cooper — who jumped out of a hijacked 727 in mid-flight in 1971 — aviation historians want to know the exact whereabouts of Mauro Valenzuela.

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Ontario government providing last-minute update on use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine in the province.The exact nature of the announcement wasn’t clear, but at around 3:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday the provincial government issued a statement to say the province’s chief medical officer of health, Dr.

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Waterloo Public Health reports lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in over a month

Waterloo Public Health reported 43 new positive tests for the coronavirus on Tuesday, lifting the total number of COVID-19 cases in the area to 14,898.This is the lowest new number of new cases identified since April 4, when the agency reported 41 new positive tests.

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Manitoba to mandate paid leave for worker COVID-19 vaccinations

COVID-19 vaccination, Finance Minister Scott Fielding announced Tuesday.Fielding said the province is making changes to the Employment Standards Code in order to encourage as many Manitobans as possible to get vaccinated.“We are at a critical point in our fight against COVID-19 and we want to encourage all Manitobans to get their COVID-19 vaccine as soon as they are eligible,” said Fielding.“Our government is removing barriers so Manitobans can confidently book a COVID-19 vaccination during work hours without fear of losing out on their regular wages.” COVID-19 — Winnipeg parent applauds approval of Pfizer vaccine for youth aged 12 to 15 Although the proposed changes would make it mandatory for employers to let their workers take paid

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COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands for those at risk, can’t work from home in Simcoe Muskoka

COVID-19 vaccination.Those with at-risk health conditions include people with an autoimmune disorder, dementia, diabetes, liver disease, heart disease, a diagnosed mental disorder or a substance use disorder, among others. COVID-19 vaccine standby list now available in Simcoe Muskoka for leftover end-of-day doses Those who can’t work from home include grocery store and pharmacy workers, social services staff and transportation workers, among others.Everyone who is aged 40-plus will also be eligible to book a COVID-19 vaccine starting Thursday.All other groups who were previously eligible to book a coronavirus immunization may continue to do so.

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NRA bankruptcy case dismissed, leaving group to face NY lawsuit over financial abuses

A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed the National Rifle Association’s bankruptcy case, leaving the powerful gun-rights group to face a New York state lawsuit accusing the NRA of financial abuses and that aims to put it out of business.The case was over whether the NRA should be allowed to incorporate in Texas instead of New York, where the state is suing in an effort to disband the group. Though headquartered in Virginia, the NRA was chartered as a nonprofit in New York in 1871 and is incorporated in the state.Judge Harlin Hale said he was dismissing the case because he found the bankruptcy was not filed in good faith.His decision followed 11 days of testimony and arguments.

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Montgomery, Bucks counties begin vaccinating children as young as 12

In this photo illustration, a silhouette of hands in medical gloves holds a medical syringe and a vial in front of the Pfizer logo of a US pharmaceutical industry company. (Photo Illustration by Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - Just one day after Pfizer received authorization to begin vaccinating children ages 12 to 15, Montgomery and Bucks counties began administering doses. On Tuesday, Montgomery County received over 300 registrations for children and there were even walk-ups.

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76ers to welcome back more fans for NBA Playoffs as Philadelphia eases COVID-19 restrictions

Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates a three point basket during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics at Wells Fargo Center on January 22, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia 76ers will be welcoming back even more fans just in time for the playoffs as the City of Philadelphia loosens COVID-19 restrictions. In fact, the 76ers and Philadelphia Phillies will both be permitted to welcome back several thousand more fans as the city increases capacities at venues like Citizens Bank Park and the Wells Fargo Center to 50%, effective May 21. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and Health Commissioner Dr.

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Tom Cruise Stands by His COVID-19 Rant to 'Mission: Impossible 7' Crew Members

Tom Cruise will not apologize for taking COVID-19 protocols seriously. Last December, the 58-year-old actor was recorded yelling at the crew in England about the importance of following safety rules implemented amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.In audio released by , Cruise, who also serves as the film’s producer, goes off on staff members at Warner Bros.

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Manitoba reports 329 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths

COVID-19 cases and no new deaths Tuesday.As has been the case for weeks, the majority of the new cases — 235 — come from the Winnipeg area, where the five-day test positivity rate rose to 14.2 per cent as of Tuesday morning. Manitoba drops vaccine eligibility to include those 24 and up Thirty-four more cases were found in the Prairie Mountain Health region, 28 were reported in the Southern Health region, 24 were found in the Interlake-Eastern Health region and eight cases were reported in the Northern Health region.One previously announced case was removed from Manitoba’s case count, leaving the province’s total number of cases reported since March 2020 at 42,779.

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Quebec headed in right direction amid third COVID-19 wave, premier says

Quebec Premier François Legault says the situation is improving in most parts of the province as he gave an update on the COVID-19 pandemic’s progression.

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64-year-old woman killed in Melbourne crash on Mother’s Day

MELBOURNE, Fla. – A 64-year-old West Melbourne woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Melbourne on Mother’s Day, police said.

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Vaccine hesitancy remains strong as Florida reports 3,281 new COVID-19 cases

ORLANDO, Fla. – Questions about side effects and how COVID-19 shots were tested are holding some back from getting a vaccine, according to a new poll that highlights the challenges in the U.S. vaccination campaign.

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Those with mild COVID-19 seek more primary care than uninfected peers

Although nonhospitalized COVID-19 patients are at low risk for delayed complications, they visit their general practitioner or clinic more often than their uninfected peers in the 6 months after testing positive, finds a population-based study published yesterday in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

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What is behind the rapid rise in Covid-19 cases in Bolton and what's being done about it?

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WHO warns of drug India recommends to fight covid

American Journal of Therapeutics has said that immediate global ivermectin use can end covid. The research was based on data taken from clinical, in vitro, animal, and real-world studies.

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Urban unemployment nears 12% as covid lockdowns bite

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Alberta stops giving 1st doses of AstraZeneca vaccine due to lack of supply

Alberta has stopped administering first shots of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine because right now, it’s not known when more vials of the vaccine will arrive.

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Rare but deadly ‘black fungus’ adds to India’s COVID-19 struggle

India are being told to watch out for an extremely rare but often deadly “black fungus” that can afflict people with severe cases of COVID-19, as the country’s healthcare system continues to buckle under the stress of the pandemic.The disease, also known as mucormycosis, infects the brain, sinuses and lungs via fungal spores in the air, and is more likely to take root in severe coronavirus patients with underlying health conditions and weakened immune systems — but it’s not directly related to COVID-19.“Mucormycosis, if uncared for, may turn fatal,” said the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in an advisory on Sunday.

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Trudeau says family, friend BBQs can happen this summer — with a caveat

COVID-19 infection rates are down and a vast majority of the population is vaccinated with one dose, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday.Speaking at a media conference, Trudeau said the country can have a better “one-dose” summer with fewer COVID-19 restrictions, like outdoor gatherings, but only if we “crush COVID right across the country.”“We all want to have a summer where we can see our loved ones and invite our friends over for BBQs,” he said.

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Tom Cruise on his leaked rant at crew disobeying COVID protocol on the MI7 set: 'I said what I said'

Three-time Oscar nominee Tom Cruise finally addressed his leaked expletive-filled rant at crew members disobeying COVID-19 safety protocol on the set of Mission: Impossible 7 back in December.'I said what I said,' the New York-born 58-year-old admitted in his Empire cover story hitting newsstands Thursday.'There was a lot at stake at that point. But it wasn't my entire crew.

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Tom Cruise opens up about his viral COVID rant: 'I said what I said'

Tom Cruise still has no regrets about his viral tirade last year on the set of "Mission: Impossible 7."In December, The Sun leaked audio of the action star laying into crew members on the set of "Mission: Impossible 7" for violating COVID-19 protocols."I don't ever want to see it again. Ever! And if you don't do it, you're fired, and I see you do it again, you're [expletive] gone," he screamed.

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Jobcentre closed for deep clean after reports that Covid-19 'outbreak' leaves 'multiple' staff members ill

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Court date set for Calgary pastor accused of organizing and promoting gatherings

COVID-19: Calgary police arrest 2 church service organizers for violating new court order The 48-year-old pastor’s arrest followed a court order that allowed Alberta Health Services and police to take legal action against organizers of advertised illegal gatherings breaching COVID-19 public health orders.The agency says there is an urgent need to minimize spread to protect all Albertans as COVID-19 cases increase in the province.Pawlowski is to appear in court on May 17.

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Manitoba drops vaccine eligibility to include those 24 and up

COVID-19 vaccine.Now everyone 24 years of age and older can make an appointment to get their shots at supersites and pop-up clinics, according to a notice posted to the province’s website. 60 tickets, 97 warnings dished out as Manitoba gets set to double fines for health order violations Vaccination appointments can be made by calling 1-844-626-8222 (1-844-MAN-VACC) or visiting the province’s website.All Indigenous Manitobans 18 and over also qualify to get their shots, as do all adults living in 14 communities designated as COVID-19 hot spots, or areas with a high risk of transmission.Adults who don’t live in those areas but work there in certain jobs that deal with the public are also eligible.

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Orlando Magic, AdventHealth team up to host vaccine event at Amway

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Magic, AdventHealth and the city of Orlando are teaming up to provide 2,300 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to Central Floridians at a special event at the Amway Center.

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Odisha govt to set up 16 Covid-19 testing labs

₹20 crore for these COVID testing labs.These testing laboratories will be set up in Bhadrak, Boudh, Dhenkanal Gajapati, Khordha Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Nabarangpur, Malkangiri, Nuapada, Sonpur, Kandhamal, Sundargarh, Rayagada and Bargarh districts of the state.A four-member team including one microbiologist and tree lab technician will be engaged in each facility for testing purposes.According to the state health department, Odisha registered as many as 9,793 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. The state also reported 9,706 recoveries and 18 related deaths in the same duration.The total tally of COVID cases in Odisha now stands at 5,54,666.

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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

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