Covid testing has been suspended at a lab after 43,000 people may have been given the WRONG results. Health officials launched an investigation after people had positive lateral flow tests but negative PCR results from the lab.

NHS Test and Trace estimates 400,000 test samples from England and Wales were processed through the Immensa Health Clinic lab in Wolverhampton. READ MORE: Double jabbed holidaymakers returning to England will soon be able to take cheaper lateral flow tests Were you given the wrong Covid result?

Call the MEN newsdesk on 0161 211 2920 or email [email protected] Around 43,000 people may have been given incorrect results between September 8 and October 12, the UK Health Security Agency said.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as third health board calls in Army amid staffing crisis in NHS

A third health board in Scotland has asked the Army to plug shortages as the country's NHS staffing crisis worsens.

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Chinese city in soft lockdown amid Covid-19 outbreak

China reported nine new domestically transmitted Covid-19 cases for yesterday, the highest daily tally since the end of September, with a northern border city enforcing a soft lockdown to contain infections.

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‘Go for it India’, says Health Minister as India nears 100 crore Covid vaccination milestone

Go for it India, continue to rapidly march towards our milestone of 100 crore #COVID19 vaccinations. pic.twitter.com/jq9NKnw8tF

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Canadians piled on more debt during COVID-19, see quality of life worsen: survey

Debt-ridden Canadians are seeing their quality of life diminish even further as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, a new survey suggests.The 2021 BDO Affordability Index released Monday shows 43 per cent of Canadians added to their existing debt thanks to the pandemic. That’s up four per cent from the year before.One quarter (26 per cent) of Canadians have added at least one new type of debt, and 70 per cent of them say this new debt is making their quality of life even worse.

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New Zealand sees its highest number of Covid cases

New Zealand has recorded its highest number of daily coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic as a Delta-variant outbreak that dashed the nation's Covid Zero hopes showed no signs of easing.

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Kanye West officially changes name to Ye after approval from Los Angeles judge

American rapper Kanye West poses before Christian Dior 2015-2016 fall/winter ready-to-wear collection fashion show on March 6, 2015 in Paris. AFP PHOTO / PATRICK KOVARIK (Photo credit should read PATRICK KOVARIK/AFP via Getty Images) LOS ANGELES - Don't call him Kanye anymore.A Los Angeles judge Monday approved a petition by rapper Kanye West to officially change his name to be known simply as "Ye," with no middle or last name.SUGGESTED: Kanye West’s Yeezy apparel company received between $2 million and $5 million in COVID-19 PPP fundsLos Angeles Superior Court Judge Michelle Williams Court gave her nod to the request by the singer, who filed his petition Aug.

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Why are UK Covid cases so high compared to the rest of Europe?

Covid cases in the U.K. have left the country behind the rest of Europe with former U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb calling for urgent research into a mutation known as delta plus.

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Covid-19 tally: India logs 13,058 new cases, active tally lowest since March

COVID-19 cases to 3,40,94,373, while the active cases declined to 1,83,118, the lowest in 227 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.

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Consumer Matters: Home appliances hit hard by supply chain crisis

Home appliances have been dramatically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing supply chain crisis. Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa has more on the problem and when consumers might see some relief.

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COVID-19: Vaccine support for B.C. kids aged 5 to 11

Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has more on if we expected vaccinations for 5 to 11 year-olds to be similar to what we’ve been seeing in the 12 to 17 range and where the division lies.

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Manitoba’s COVID-19/vaccine numbers for October 18

Manitoba’s COVID-19/vaccine numbers for October 18.

California becomes only U.S. state to improve to yellow 'moderate' COVID-19 transmission level

LOS ANGELES - New numbers from the CDC show promising signs for California's response to the coronavirus pandemic.According to the latest CDC data, California has improved to the yellow "moderate" color code in the agency's COVID-19 level of community transmission. As of Monday's data, seven states are in the orange "substantial" community spread level while 42 other states are in the "high" level of community transmission.Califonia is the only state in the country that is in the yellow "moderate" level.

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Older adults are more susceptible to severe breakthrough COVID-19, studies show

The death of 84-year-old former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, who was fully vaccinated, has highlighted how older, immunized adults are still at risk for severe COVID-19 breakthrough infections.The U.S.

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Guests of 2 wedding events in Mississauga urged to seek ‘immediate’ COVID-19 testing

COVID-19 exposure.In a news release issued Monday, health officials said the advisory applies to guests who went to the Red Rose Convention Centre (Champaign Hall) on Derry Road on Oct. 8 between 6 p.m.

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Angus Reid poll says majority of parents ready to vaccinate their kids against COVID-19

A new poll says half of Canadian parents of children aged 5-11 are ready to get their kids vaccinated against Covid-19. Angus Reid Institute president Shachi Kurl joins Paul Haysom to look at some of the other findings.

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New Covid-19 discovery might predict patient death, hospitalisation: Study

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COVID-19: Etobicoke high school to resume in-person classes

COVID-19 investigation.Silverthorn Collegiate Institute, located in the area of Mill and Burnhamthorpe roads, has been given the all-clear by Toronto Public Health (TPH), officials said Monday.According to the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) website, there are seven COVID-19 cases among students at the school.

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94 community cases of COVID-19; 5 new border cases; 89 percent of Aucklanders receive one vaccine dose

There are 94 new community cases of COVID-19 to report today; 87 in Auckland and seven in Waikato.

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Colin Powell, revered and respected, dies from COVID complications

JENKINTOWN, Pa. - Colin Powell was a foreign relations giant, respected by Democrats and Republicans alike here, in America, and by diplomats across the world. A city kid who rose to become the nation’s top-ranked soldier, Colin Powell died Monday of complications related to COVID-19, according to his family."A very decent man," spoke one woman in regard to Colin Powell."A straight shooter," stated one man."The first African-American Secretary of State of the United States," another woman stated.MORE HEADLINES:Former U.S.

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COVID-19: B.C. reports 1, 846 new cases and 26 deaths over weekend

B.C. health officials reported 1,846 new cases of COVID-19 and 26 related deaths on Monday, Oct. 18 for three days of data. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has more.

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CDC: Unvaccinated 11 times more likely to die of COVID-19

LOS ANGELES - Recent data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that unvaccinated people are more than 11 times more likely to die of COVID-19.In August, the CDC found that people who were not vaccinated against COVID-19 were at more than six times greater risk of contracting COVID-19 and 11.3 times greater risk of dying from the disease. That’s according to the health agency’s "Rates of COVID-19 Cases or Deaths by Vaccination Status," which tracked over 600,000 COVID-19 cases from April through late August this year, as the highly contagious delta variant swept the nation."Vaccination works," Dr.

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COVID-19 update 19 October 2021

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Associate Health Minister Peeni Henare and Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield will update the media today at 1pm.

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Rapid COVID-19 test in schools is a useful tool: Montreal study

COVID-19 in schools finds that the screenings are useful.Dr. Caroline Quach-Thanh and a team of researchers at Ste.

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City of Vancouver tells staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 6

COVID-19 vaccine.City staff must be fully vaccinated by Dec. 6.

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Ontario vaccine QR codes now available for all to download

Ontarians who have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine can now download their enhanced certificates, which include a QR code. The new system goes into effect provincewide this Friday.

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New COVID-19 vaccine requirement in effect at Ryerson University

As post-secondary students continue to settle in to a new school year, a new vaccine requirement has been added to the mix at Ryerson University. Shallima Maharaj reports.

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Partners and support persons still excluded from some pregnancy ultrasounds due to COVID-19

The journey to become pregnant is sometimes complicated. Doctor appointments can be riddled with a mix of anxiety and joy, particularly when it comes to seeing your baby on an ultrasound.

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Alberta records 2,181 new cases of COVID-19, 30 additional deaths since Friday

COVID-19 continue to decline in Alberta.Since Friday, Alberta has recorded 2,181 new cases of the disease. On Friday, 783 new cases were reported, 791 cases were identified Saturday and 607 cases were reported Sunday.

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Doug Ford satisfied with CPSO process restricting Ontario doctors

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has restricted two doctors from issuing medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccines, masking, and testing. Premier Doug Ford says he satisfied leaving it there, while others call for a standardized system to police medical exemptions.

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London, Ont. mayor to file complaint after councillor speaks at anti-vaccine mandate rally

COVID-19 vaccine mandate rally on Saturday.Holder shared the remarks during a media briefing on Monday, where he condemned van Holst’s actions and said he will be filing a complaint against the councillor with the Integrity Commissioner. COVID-19: Vaccine policy for London, Ont.

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Pfizer asks Health Canada to approve COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5-11

Pfizer has asked Health Canada to approve the first COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11 years old.The vaccine was developed in partnership with Germany’s BioNTech and is now marketed under the brand name Comirnaty. It was authorized for people at least 16 years old last December, and for kids between 12 and 15 in May.

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Colin Powell dies from COVID-19 complications despite being fully vaccinated

Colin Powell, the first Black U.S. secretary of state and top military officer, died on Monday at the age of 84 from COVID-19 complications, his family said in a statement.

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Half of Candian parents ready to get their kids vaccinated against COVID-19: poll

COVID-19 when vaccines are approved for that age group.According to the survey, 51 per cent of Canadian parents with kids aged five to 11 are ready to have them immunized once a vaccine is approved for that age group. Eighteen per cent say they will eventually get their kids immunized but will wait first while nearly 23 per cent of parents say they will not be vaccinating their children.The survey found the willingness to vaccinate children was higher among respondents with higher household income and education levels.

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Public health says 4th wave likely ‘averted’ in Hamilton but COVID-19 will still be around

COVID-19 pandemic has been averted.Dr. Elizabeth Richardson said residents’ adherence to public health measures and increasing vaccination rates in August and September helped.“However, COVID-19 is unlikely to disappear this year,” Richardson told members of the city’s board of health (BOH).

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COVID-19: 93% of City of Guelph employees fully vaccinated

City of Guelph says its COVID-19 vaccination policy went into effect on Monday with 1,669 employees having submitted proof of being fully vaccinated.That represents 93 per cent of staff, the city said in a news release. New policy requires City of Guelph staff to be fully vaccinated or regularly tested The city’s policy was announced on Aug.

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Northern states report more COVID-19 activity

Northern states, including Vermont, Colorado, New Hampshire, Michigan, and Minnesota have the fastest rising COVID-19 case counts in the country, according to the New York Times' COVID-19 database.

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UK, Eastern Europe battle rising COVID

The United Kingdom's COVID-19 cases, which have been slowly rising, reached a 3-month high today, with countries in Eastern Europe, especially Russia, battling surges.

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COVID-19: 46 more cases confirmed over weekend in Simcoe Muskoka

COVID-19 cases since Friday, bringing the local total number of cases up to 13,805, including 262 deaths.Local public health also reported 38 new COVID-19 variant cases on Monday, bringing that total to 6,283, including 115 cases that are active.

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Salmonella outbreak with unknown food source infects nearly 600 people nationwide

LOS ANGELES - A fast-growing salmonella outbreak tied to an unknown food source has sickened nearly 600 people nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of Oct.

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41 COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo Region over 3-day span

COVID-19 cases in the area to 19,931.The agency is no longer reporting numbers on Saturday or Sunday so this represents three days’ worth of numbers.

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Colin Powell's age, cancer left him vulnerable to COVID-19 despite vaccination

WASHINGTON (AP) - Despite getting vaccinated against COVID-19, Colin Powell remained vulnerable to the virus because of his advanced age and history of cancer, highlighting the continued risk to many Americans until more of the population is immunized.Powell, a four-star general who became the first Black secretary of state and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, died Monday from complications of COVID-19.

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COVID-19: N.B. reports 53 new infections, number of active cases drops

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3rd straight day of new high for COVID-19 patients in Saskatchewan ICUs

COVID-19 patients in intensive care units (ICUs) has reached new heights.Hospitals in the province are currently providing care for 335 patients with COVID-19: 250 are receiving inpatient care and 85 are in ICUs. As of Monday, 75.8 per cent of these hospitalizations were not fully vaccinated.

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Hospital COVID patients may owe thousands as insurance waivers end

COVID-19 patients hospitalized in 2021 could be on the hook for thousands of dollars in bills for hospital, physician, and paramedic care after insurance companies started charging members for these costs again, an analysis of 2020 US data today in JAMA Network Open suggests.

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COVID-19 Scan for Oct 18, 2021

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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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