Health Care

Ontario to pause first doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines

May 12, 2021

But Dr. Jessica Hopkins, Ontario's chief health protection and emergency preparedness officer, said Tuesday that increasing availability of alternative vaccines means it's now time to ask if Ontarians should preferentially choose another product.

India rejects Pakistan's offer of liquid oxygen despite record Covid cases

May 11, 2021

Many Indian states have imposed strict lockdowns over the past month while others have announced restrictions on public movement and shut down cinemas, restaurants, pubs and shopping malls. India has seen over 400,000 daily infections for the fifth time in a week and over 4,000 deaths for the second consecutive day. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has also called for a "complete, well-planned, pre-announced" lockdown.

New independence vote looms as Scottish nationalists ahead in count

May 09, 2021

Results on Saturday showed Sturgeon's Scottish National Party (SNP) well on course for a fourth consecutive term in office having triumphed in 62 of the 86 seats so far declared for the 129-seat parliament. The other major parties running in the elections that were held on Thursday include the Scottish Conservatives, Scottish Labour Party and the Scottish Liberal Democrats - who are all against Scottish independence.

New Zealand reports 4 new cases of COVID-19

May 02, 2021

Ministry officials "have conducted a rapid public health assessment for New Zealand", a statement said, and concluded that flights should be "temporarily paused". A total of 397 passengers travelled to New Zealand aboard three flights from Brisbane Airport on Thursday. It was possible more locations of interest could be added, and the same 14-day travel ban would apply to anyone who had visited those locations at the identified times.

Small percentage of vaccinated people will get Covid-19

May 01, 2021

A very small number of mainly frail, elderly COVID-19 patients are being hospitalised and dying even after having a first dose of Pfizer's or AstraZeneca's vaccines, but this does not mean the shots aren't working, United Kingdom researchers said on Friday.

Dozens critically injured in stampede at Israeli religious festival

April 30, 2021

A source at the northern Ziv hospital, one of several receiving casualties, told AFP it had recorded at least six deaths. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a "heavy disaster", adding on Twitter: "We are all praying for the wellbeing of the casualties".

Why The Words Biden Just Said At His Address Has Twitter Emotional

April 29, 2021

Photos of the two beginning the night with an elbow-bump, replacing the traditional handshake amid the pandemic , is now going viral. There is one last bit of history to make, of course. Others shared powerful images of the trio, saying , "The two most powerful women in the United States have Joe Biden's back", while someone else chimed in, "America, watch out for the shards".

Ontario to introduce paid COVID-19 leave

April 29, 2021

Critics of the federal program say there are too many barriers and note that applicants have to wait days for their application to be approved before they receive any money. This is one of those times when it's nearly more charitable to assume that a politician is lying, because McNaughton's statement is absolutely damning of this government if it's true.

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April 24, 2021

Once again proving that bored rich people who are used to being on TV don't like not being on TV for too long and will do anything to get back on TV, Caitlyn Jenner has officially declared her candidacy for California Governor . Jenner, 71, notes that California has been her home for 50 years, and "I came here because I knew that anyone, regardless of their background or station in life, could turn their dreams into reality".

5 things to know about COVID-19 variants

April 22, 2021

While the USA placed India in the Level 4 - which is a very high category of Covid-19 levels - the United Kingdom added the country to its red list from which most travel is banned. Currently, worldwide travellers heading to Canada are required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before boarding, and are also required to take another test when they land.

India doesnt want peace in Pakistan, says Sheikh Rasheed after Quetta blast

April 22, 2021

Quetta is the capital of the mineral-rich southwestern Balochistan province bordering Iran and Afghanistan, which has always been the scene of a low-level insurgency by local nationalists, who want more of a share in the regional resources.

Derek Chauvin’s Defense Calls For A Mistrial Due To Maxine Waters’ Comments

April 21, 2021

Confront is to face the challenges that we have. The comments, excused by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the White House, drew the admonishment of Judge Peter Cahill who presides over Chavuvin's trial. "Sit this one out". Jeffries ripped into McCarthy for failing to condemn Republican colleagues who used inciteful language in the days leading up to the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol and for voting to overturn the presidential election results later that night.

Australia's PM says he is in 'no hurry' to reopen borders

April 21, 2021

From Monday, Australians and neighbouring New Zealanders will be able to travel between both countries without the need to apply for an exemption or spend time in mandatory quarantine. The vaccine is still recommended for those aged over 50 and will be the primary vaccination offered to anyone in that specific age group. The Prime Minister is pushing for the AstraZeneca jab to be made available to this age group, or phase 2a of the vaccine plan, via mass vaccination hubs and local doctors ...

Chad president Idriss Deby Itno dies in fight against rebels, military says

April 20, 2021

Idriss Deby's latest election victory had never been in doubt, but the campaign was marred by banned demonstrations, arrests and a boycott from the opposition. government employees have been ordered to leave Chad by commercial airline", the USA state department said in a statement. FACT is based in Libya, where it has a non-aggression pact with Khalifa Haftar, a military strongman who controls much of the country's east.

Former US vice president Walter Mondale dies

April 20, 2021

Mondale, whose nickname was Fritz, had a decades-long political career and was committed to his role of vice president when he served alongside former President Jimmy Carter . Walter Mondale speaks in an interview in Minneapolis in 2011. Walter Mondale married Joan Adams in 1955, and together, they had three children: Ted, who served in the Minnesota Senate; Eleanor, who was a broadcast journalist and TV host; and William, who was an assistant attorney general.

Police identify suspect in Texas shooting

April 19, 2021

Austin Police Interim Chief Joseph Chacon told reporters that "the victims were all known to this suspect". "We have people who have lost their lives out here", Chacon said. According to the Austin American-Statesman, Broderick resigned from the Travis County Sheriff's office previous year after he was arrested on a charge of sexual assault of a minor.

3 people fatally shot in Texas, suspect-at-large

April 19, 2021

Chacon said police believe Broderick meant to shoot the victims but said that "danger remains high" and advised the community to continue to shelter in place while police searched for him. Brenda Torres said she was driving by when she saw a little boy flag down a vehicle and a Black man lying facedown on the ground. I thought someone had just fallen down or something.

Alexei Navalny aides call for protests to save his life

April 19, 2021

Navalny, an anti-corruption campaigner and Putin's most-prominent critic, was first arrested in January upon his return to Russian Federation following a suspected Novichok poisoning, that is thought to have been carried out by an FSB hit squad.

Refugee Intake: Biden To Keep Low Limit Set By Trump Administration

April 17, 2021

Refugee advocates said they were disappointed by the news, saying it was unjustified given that there are 35,000 refugees who have already been security vetted and cleared for entry to the United States and that there are 100,000 at various stages in the pipeline.

Biden to pull US troops from Afghanistan by 11 September, sources say

April 13, 2021

USA officials have previously reported there are about 2,500 troops stationed in Afghanistan , though the New York Times reported last month about 1,000 more special operations forces were also stationed in the country. The decision on a deadline to remove the final 2,500 USA forces would finally put an end to the war - amid questions about how much stability and security the US would leave behind amid a fragile government that the military has helped prop up in Kabul.

Ukraine: NATO slams Russia's troop buildup on border

April 13, 2021

Tensions have soared in recent days over Russian movements at the Ukrainian border, with the United States saying that troop levels are at their highest since 2014 when war first broke out with Moscow-backed separatists. "Russia must end this military buildup in and around Ukraine, stop its provocations and de-escalate immediately". In recent weeks, Western officials have expressed concerns about Russia's military buildup close to Ukraine's eastern border and the Crimean Peninsula, which ...

One dead and officer injured in Knoxville high school shooting

April 13, 2021

The footage was of the KPD redeploying their helicopter to aid in the other shooting investigation. Knox County Sheriff's Office Spokesperson Kimberly Glenn said that someone from the department is heading to the hospital to check on the injured police officer, WVLT reported .

EXPLAINER: 'Contributing' factors in Floyd death key to case

April 10, 2021

Dr. William Smock, a forensic pathologist who works with police, told the jury that Floyd died of "positional asphyxia" from the police holds, "which is a fancy way of saying he died because he had no oxygen left in his body", he said. "I was aware that at least one video had gone viral on the internet, but I intentionally chose not to look at that until I had examined Mr Floyd", said Dr Baker.

USA expresses concern as Russian Federation 'sends ballistic missiles' to Ukraine border

April 09, 2021

At a news conference, Kozak was asked if Russian Federation would protect its citizens in eastern Ukraine. "If, as our president says, there is a Srebrenica there, we shall probably have to come to their defence", Mr Kozak said. Russia has more troops on Ukraine's eastern border than at any time since 2014, when it annexed Crimea and backed separatist territory seizures, and the United States is concerned by growing "Russian aggressions", the White House said on Thursday.

Ontario issues stay-at-home order

April 08, 2021

During the four-week period, non-essential stores will be closed, except for curbside pick-up or delivery. Ford said the province will begin deploying mobile vaccination teams throughout communities in hotspots such as Toronto, including providing vaccines to teachers and other education workers beginning next week.

Use-of-Force Trainer Testifies in Chauvin Trial

April 07, 2021

Mercil said those who attended were taught that the sanctity of life is a cornerstone of departmental policy and that officers must use the least amount of force required to get a suspect to comply. Mr Arradondo testified not only that Chauvin, a 19-year veteran of the force, should have let Floyd up sooner, but that the pressure on Floyd's neck did not appear to be light to moderate, as called for under the department's neck-restraint policy.

Ontario to drop two days' worth of COVID-19 data today

April 06, 2021

David Williams, to recommend more stringent public health measures amid a rise in COVID-19 cases and ICU admissions. Later on Monday, another public health unit said it would issue an order to close all local schools for in-person learning for two weeks, starting on Wednesday.

UK PM Johnson says hopeful international travel could resume from May 17

April 06, 2021

Tanzer pointed to Abta research which suggests 63% of people hope to book a holiday overseas and urged them to book package holidays for "the best level of protection should circumstances change". The government report said: "The vaccination programme could offer a more stable route out of the need for such restrictions - provided we see sufficient efficacy against any variants of concern - which means the role of COVID-status certification is crucial to this work".

Biden’s massive infrastructure plan hits Republican blockade

April 06, 2021

The infrastructure plan - the White House's next major legislative push - has garnered quick pushback from Republicans who have argued it's too expensive and encompasses overly partisan programs. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on Sunday said Biden would prefer to secure Republican backing for his plan, but if that failed to happen, he would likely support using a procedural strategy called reconciliation to allow Democrats to pass it in the Senate.

Australia and New Zealand to start quarantine-free travel

April 06, 2021

Ms Ardern has said there will be no vaccine requirement when travelling in the trans-Tasman bubble, but some medical checks will be carried out. "Our health response now gives us the opportunity to connect with loved ones again", Ms Ardern said.

Over 7.44 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered till now

April 05, 2021

In accordance with the Centre's guidelines, fresh registration of frontline workers and healthcare workers for the vaccination is not being held in the state, he added. The five states with the most vaccines given out are Selangor with 106,660 doses, followed by Perak (81,171 doses), Sarawak (80,879), Sabah (73,125) and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur (71,562).

Hunter Biden recalls emotional exchange with father during drug intervention

April 05, 2021

President Joe Biden's son Hunter dodged several questions in a new interview about a controversial laptop that is tied to him and was seized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 2019. "Maybe in the grand scheme of things", Hunter Biden said in an ABC News interview in 2019. Hunter said that his father chased him down the driveway in tears and buried him in a bear hug.

These are the new gathering limits under Ontario's emergency brake shutdown

April 05, 2021

The premier used the term "shutdown" to describe the new restrictions, but what does that mean? The provincial government's scientific advisors are expected to release new modeling this morning showing the expected impact of the pandemic's third wave over the next few weeks, according to CBC Canada .

Ford announces four-week 'emergency-brake shutdown' of Ontario

April 04, 2021

The premier said he was loath to take the step, but called it necessary to control the spread of more contagious variants of COVID-19 that are fuelling the pandemic's third wave despite an accelerating vaccine rollout. It was during the update where Waterloo Region's Medical Officer of Health Dr. Hisu-Li Wang recognized the stricter measures will be hard and present hardships for many in the community but mentioned the province-wide shutdown will help control the impact and extent of the third ...

At least 34 killed as train derails in Taiwan

April 03, 2021

The Taiwan Railways Agency said 146 passengers were sent to hospital in addition to the 50 confirmed dead. Mr Weng said a construction truck operated by the railway administration slid onto the track from a work site on the hillside above.

Car rams Capitol barricade, injuring 2 officers; driver shot

April 03, 2021

Authorities shot the suspect, who died at a hospital. The officials initially said the suspect was being taken to the hospital in critical condition. Investigators were digging into the suspect's background and examining whether he had any mental health history as they tried to discern a motive. The police also notified road closures "due to the external security threat at the North Barricade of the US Capitol".

Vienna meeting signals new push to revive Iran nuclear deal

April 02, 2021

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif immediately stressed that no meeting was planned between officials from Iran and the U.S. Price said that the "primary issues" for discussion in Vienna will be "the nuclear steps that Iran would need to take in order to return to compliance with the terms of the JCPOA, and the sanctions relief steps that the United States would need to take in order to return to compliance as well".

Germany to restrict AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines to over-60s

April 01, 2021

The province announced the update Tuesday after pausing the rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine for people under the age of 55, following the advice of Canada's vaccine advisory committee as it investigates very rare instances of blood clots in some immunized patients.

Derek Chauvin is on trial for George Floyd's death

April 01, 2021

Martin, 19, said store policy meant that he would have to pay for any counterfeit currency he and his co-workers accepted. Fired Minneapolis police officers Tou Thao, J. Eric Nelson , Chauvin's defense attorney, claimed in opening arguments that Mr Floyd's death was due to drugs and underlying medical conditions and not asphyxiation.

Biden Pledges $174 Billion To EVs In Infrastructure Package Proposal

April 01, 2021

The plan called for sweeping upgrades to transportation, telecommunications and energy infrastructure , which the US leader said was both about revitalizing an economy weakened by the COVID-19 pandemic and restoring its global competitiveness.

113 container ships transit Suez Canal after Ever Given re-floated

March 31, 2021

Suez Canal Authority chairman Osama Rabie expects 140 ships to pass on Tuesday after the freeing of a container ship stranded for almost a week allowed it to reopen, reasserting that he hoped the build-up would be cleared in three to four days.

Possibility Covid-19 came from a lab needs further investigation, World Health Organization says

March 30, 2021

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyses said that global experts will hold press conferences to explain what came out in their investigation. The WHO - and Dr Tedros himself - have been criticised for being too close to China so this veiled rebuke will be welcomed by some.

New York Governor Cuomo's Aides Reportedly Receive Subpoenas in Sexual Harassment Probe

March 30, 2021

Andrew Cuomo (D) grabbed her face and planted a kiss on her cheek. They spoke before a big picture of Cuomo that was infused with an image of Trump, who was accused by more than two dozen women of sexual misconduct in the past. In 2017 she became secretary to the governor overseeing his Executive Chamber and other state agencies. The state's top Democrat, a national star during the early months of the pandemic, compared calls for his resignation to "cancel culture" and insinuated some of ...

North Korea, immigration, re-election top agenda at Biden's first White House presser

March 26, 2021

While seemingly ambitious, Biden's vaccine goal amounts to a continuation of the existing pace of vaccinations through the end of next month. "I think my Republican colleagues are going to have to determine whether or not we want to work together, or decide that the way in which they want to proceed is to, is to just decide to divide the country", Biden said.

Seven-year-old girl becomes youngest victim of Myanmar violence

March 25, 2021

Zaw Min Tun blamed protesters for violence and arson and said nine members of the security forces had been killed. Anti-coup protesters have targeted the Chinese and Russian embassies in Yangon during protests against the regime, accusing them of supporting the junta and demanding that Beijing and Moscow stand with the people of Myanmar.

Procession honors fallen officer Eric Talley in Boulder King Soopers shooting

March 23, 2021

A procession was held Monday evening to honor a fallen Boulder police officer who was among 10 killed in a mass shooting at a Boulder King Soopers earlier in the day. It was at least the seventh mass killing this year in the United States. Monday's attack comes a week after the killing of eight people at three Atlanta-area massage businesses.

Brexit: The United Kingdom released its defense plans on Monday

March 22, 2021

As part of a major overhaul of Britain's Armed Forces, the UK Royal Marines will be transformed into a new Future Commando Force (FCF), reported the Independent. "Across a vast global footprint, we will be constantly operating to deter our adversaries and reassure our friends, integrating with our allies, and ready to fight should it be necessary".

COVID-19 reinfection rare, more common in people over 65

March 22, 2021

The trials will test the effectiveness of treatments - which have already shown promising early results for treating COVID-19, in preventing the virus and therefore its transmission among care home residents and those with weakened immune systems, such as transplant patients or those on dialysis.

Can We Confront China Without Blowing up the World?

March 22, 2021

He noted that relations between the two countries were hard and that it has "damaged the interests of our two peoples". The talks took place in Alaska on Thursday, with senior officials face-to-face to discuss foreign policy and tensions in the South China Sea.

Trump to 'redefine the game' with his own social media platform

March 22, 2021

Jason Miller , a spokesman for Trump's 2020 campaign, told the network that Trump would re-enter the social media space with a new platform of his own that would "completely redefine the game". The now unnamed platform will apparently try to "attract tens of millions" of new users and "completely redefine the game". But Miller said Trump had been hard at work.

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