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Unvaccinated wedding guests are becoming a deal breaker for some brides and grooms B.C. will remove most COVID-19 restrictions on Canada Day, the Premier announced G20 ministers discuss international vaccine collaboration In the past seven days, 4,487 cases were reported, down 26 per cent from the previous seven days. There were 118 deaths announced, down 36 per cent over the same period. At least 827 people are being treated in hospitals and 1,381,009 others are considered recovered.
Canada’s inoculation rate is 11th 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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A chemist at Roofing Rolling Mills checks the purity of oxygen produced before being distributed to various hospitals in Uganda, free of charge, at their factory in Namanve, Wakiso, today. The factory refills 350-400 oxygen tanks daily, following a surge in COVID-19 cases within the country and lack of oxygen at different hospitals.
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Coronavirus in Canada British Columbia announced the next phase of its COVID-19 reopening plan today, which will see the province lift most restrictions as of July 1. The province reported a daily low of 38 COVID-19 cases for the first time since August. Ontario is moving to its Stage 2 reopening plan tomorrow – but gyms say they feel left behind. The province reported 299 COVID-19 infections today. More than 77 per cent of people have at least one vaccine dose as of Tuesday and 37 per cent are fully vaccinated. And, a plan is in the works to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates among staff at long-term care homes. Prince Edward Island announced it will reopen its boundaries to the rest of Canada on July 18. In Manitoba, the Premier is launching a program to help drive up COVID-19 vaccination rates. ‘I do have the vaccine’ could become a common requirement for wedding guests as the easing of public-health measures allows more couples to hold larger receptions.
“A lot of weddings have websites now, I wouldn’t be surprised if they put it as an asterisk on the website to please make sure you’re vaccinated before accepting the invitation,” says one Calgary-based wedding planner. COVID-19 vaccines: André Picard explains what new guidelines from the Public Health Agency of Canada mean for your double-vaccinated summer.
Drug-pricing delays: Drug-pricing changes are being postponed again by the federal government, which cited the pandemic as the reason.
Coronavirus around the world At a meeting of the Group of 20, ministers will discuss international co-operation efforts for COVID-19 vaccines. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in remarks that to end the pandemic, vaccines must be more widely available. “Multilateral co-operation will be key to stop this global health crisis,” he said. Australia is responding to a surge in COVID-19 infections driven by the Delta variant in five cities which represent about 80 per cent of its population. Masks and limits on gatherings are among the COVID-19 restrictions put in place across the country. Mandatory vaccinations for some high-risk people are being considered in Poland, in anticipation of a surge in coronavirus cases this summer. Globe opinion Rob Carrick: A financial shock is coming for those who jumped into the housing market during the COVID-19 pandemic Neil Desai: The future of the organization, not the office, requires a strategic rethink More reporting European Union asylum applications drop to lowest level since 2013 because of COVID-19 travel restrictions Canadian dollar falls to one-week low as COVID-19 outbreaks hit sentiment 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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