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       “They are insurrectionists”: Inside the online groups spreading misinformation and hate during the COVID-19 pandemic Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole continues to sidestep questions asking why the party won’t disclose the vaccine status of candidates Comedian Chris Rock has been diagnosed with COVID-19, and urged anyone who hasn’t yet to “get vaccinated” Coronavirus data will be published Monday through Friday

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       Natalia Cifuentes administers a test at a test-to-stay site in Marietta, Ga., last week. More school districts are embracing test-to-stay protocols that allow uninfected close contacts to remain in the classroom.

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       Coronavirus in Canada In Ontario, businesses, bylaw officers and police forces are bracing for customer pushback at dine-in restaurants, nightclubs, gyms and sports facilities once the proof-of-vaccination policy goes into effect on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the province is reporting 715 new cases of COVID-19 today. British Columbia is seeing initial success with its vaccine passport. In the three weeks since the policy was announced, more than 20,000 British Columbians between the ages of 18 and 24 have had their first shot of the vaccine – a significant jump in turnout from the trend over the summer. Quebec is expanding plans to use rapid tests in elementary schools to more regions of the province. There were 742 new cases of COVID-19 today and four additional deaths attributed to the virus. Anti-lockdown communities have evolved into full-blown anti-establishment groups in Canada, according to researchers who study misinformation.

       People participating online or attending demonstrations are frustrated with lockdowns, but “the most vocal and prominent ‘activists’ are frequently supporters of the far-right, many of who espouse anti-government, racist, antisemitic, Islamophobic, and other hateful views,” says Stephanie Carvin, international affairs professor at Carleton University. Aengus Bridgman, director of the Canadian Election Misinformation Project, which tracks thousands of communities and users on social platforms, has seen a “relentless amount” of COVID-19 misinformation. His team found that groups are importing the false narratives on COVID-19 and election fraud from the United States into Canada. According to the Canadian Election Misinformation Project’s research, the volume of misinformation hasn’t increased since the election was called – but the election campaign has led to a release of pent-up anger and outrage over lockdowns, the continuing economic fallout from the pandemic and vaccine and mask mandates. On the campaign trail: Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole is still refusing to elaborate on the party’s refusal to release the vaccination status of candidates, ahead of the election Monday.

       Canadian snowbird hopefuls: Canadian snowbirds will be watching closely this week to see if the United States finally eases the travel restrictions preventing them from driving south for the winter.

       Coronavirus around the world American comedian Chris Rock has been diagnosed with COVID-19 – prompting the actor to tweet a message to anyone still on the fence: “Get vaccinated.” U.S. chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci said on Sunday that key data on booster shots of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines is just weeks away. Meanwhile, a government advisory panel rejected a plan to give Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots across the board, and instead endorsed the extra vaccine dose only for the elderly and those who are high risk. And, world leaders are returning to the United Nations in New York in a collaborative push to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Coronavirus and business The pandemic has given rise to money-laundering, says the United Arab Emirates central bank.

       “Widespread lockdowns have resulted in a significant surge in e-commerce. Due to limited ability to move funds and goods during the pandemic, illicit actors are turning to e-commerce as a money laundering tool,” a new report said. Globe opinion Alika Lafontaine: A summer of hubris has led Canada’s health systems to the verge of collapse The Editorial Board: Alberta tried to wish away the pandemic. That made it so much worse More reporting Some parents and doctors are calling for rapid COVID-19 testing to be used as a screening measure in schools to keep children safe, despite the reluctance of public-health officials Toronto International Film Festival 2021: Organizers say TIFF was ‘incredible,’ ‘safe’ despite COVID-19 case After endless months of pandemic leisure wear, it’s time to embrace the joy of dressing up again Information centre Everything you need to know about Canada’s travel restrictions for vaccinated and unvaccinated people Waiting for a second dose? We answer your COVID-19 vaccine questions What is and isn’t ‘paid sick leave’ in Canada? A short primer Got a vaccine ‘hangover’? Here’s why Sources: Canada data are compiled from government websites, Johns Hopkins University and COVID-19 Canada Open Data Working Group; international data are from Johns Hopkins.

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