Good evening, here are the coronavirus updates you need to know tonight.
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Feeling bad after a second COVID-19 vaccine dose? Experts say it’s a good sign The Montreal Canadiens will begin the Stanley Cup finals without forward Joel Armia since he was placed in COVID-19 protocol New guidance is out for fully vaccinated Canadians. The Public Health Agency of Canada says indoor gatherings, without wearing masks or social distancing, are safe In the past seven days, 4,185 cases were reported, down 39 per cent from the previous seven days. There were 151 deaths announced, up 4 per cent over the same period. At least 814 people are being treated in hospitals and 1,378,350 others are considered recovered.
Canada’s inoculation rate is 10th among countries with a population of one million or more people.
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Sources: Canada data is compiled from government websites, Johns Hopkins and COVID-19 Canada Open Data Working Group; international data is from Johns Hopkins University.
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Demonstrators calling for nightclubs to reopen gather during the Save Our Scene protest, amid the coronavirus pandemic, in London on Sunday.
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New guidance from the Public Health Agency of Canada lays out advice for what fully vaccinated, partially vaccinated and non-vaccinated people can do.
“If you’re fully vaccinated, there’s a lot that you can do now with a lowered risk,” Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam told reporters at a press conference on Friday. Second-dose reaction: “Feeling poorly for a couple of days is assurance that the vaccine has worked,” said Cecile King, an immunologist and associate professor at the University of New South Wales in Australia.
Summer camps: Across the country, overnight camps are preparing to reopen – but will look much different this summer.
Coronavirus around the world Britain’s embattled health minister resigned after photos surfaced showing him in a steamy embrace with one of his senior aides, an apparent violation of Britain’s physical distancing guidelines. The Luxembourg Prime Minister has tested positive for COVID-19 and is showing mild symptoms (fever, headache). Bangkok rolled out further coronavirus restrictions amid rising COVID-19 cases. Coronavirus and business This is the Global Bike Boom: The bicycle shortage is an extreme version of what’s happening in other industries – from vehicles and dishwashers to couches and lumber – in which supply chains are buckling under a COVID-19 pandemic combination of raging consumer demand, production hiccups and shipping delays.
For now, retailers are feeling the strain; at many bike shops across the country, they’ve stopped answering the phones. Also today: Alberta entrepreneurs have found a way to fill the travel itch amid the pandemic – with custom luxury playhouse retreats.
And: Even clad in work-from-home sweats, turning to makeup or perfume can lift low pandemic spirits – and the beauty industry is aiming for new ways to help customers feel (not just look) good.
Also see: As Alberta plans to drop nearly all COVID-19 restrictions on July 1, local businesses and the Banff National Park tourism board say they’ll be sorely missing international tourists for a second peak summer season in a row.
Globe opinion Eric Reguly: The surging Delta variant will slow economic recoveries, and impatient governments are at fault. More reporting Montreal Canadiens interim head coach Dominique Ducharme, who tested positive for COVID-19, expects to rejoin the Habs for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final Experts are advising strongly against letting your employees pick their work-from-home days as workplaces move to a hybrid model Companies trying to get rid of their downtown Toronto office space are reversing course – anticipating more of their employees will return to the workplace as restrictions ease Here’s a look at what reopening plans look like across the country Information centre How well do vaccines work? Here’s what you need to know. Rob Carrick’s 10-point checklist of things you should have done by now to protect or improve your money situation. Tips for minimizing damage to your credit score; how to manage retirement anxiety during difficult times; and things to think about if you’re considering home delivery. Here are the expectations for self-isolation; tips for managing anxiety and protecting your mental health; and what to do if you think you have the virus. Wash your hands. How to break a bad habit (like touching your face). Is flying safe? The best foods to eat to maintain an immune system-friendly diet; and how to keep a healthy diet while working from home; four eating tips when working from home; and five mistakes that might cause you to gain unwanted weight. Here are the essentials to stock up on and how to shop safely for groceries; the best pantry staples and how to stop stress-eating. Find answers to your coronavirus and employment questions. 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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