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       Protesters denouncing pandemic measures gathered outside of hospitals across Canada today – prompting vows from federal party leaders to crackdown on demonstrations at health care sites What you need to know about COVID-19 immunity, third doses and booster shots Inside L6P: After the Canadian government placed a ban on direct flights to and from India, many Indo-Canadians found themselves stranded. Here’s a look at their long and circuitous journeys home In the past seven days, 30,449 cases were reported, up 25 per cent from the previous seven days. There were 212 deaths announced, up 104 per cent over the same period. At least 1,912 people are being treated in hospitals and 1,481,448 others are considered recovered.

       Canada’s inoculation rate is 13th 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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       Health workers look at an anti-vaccine mandate protest outside Toronto General Hospital in Toronto on Sept. 13, 2021.

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       Coronavirus in Canada Nine universities and colleges in Alberta will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter their campuses. A nurse told a Quebec coroner’s inquest today that a Montreal-area long-term care home – that saw dozens of deaths during the first wave – was understaffed and lacked proper equipment even before COVID-19. British Columbia’s COVID-19 vaccine passport system comes into effect today amid the fourth wave of the pandemic in the province. Prince Edward Island is declaring a COVID-19 outbreak in a school for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Across Canada, protesters have gathered at hospitals in opposition to pandemic-related restrictions. The federal Liberals and New Democrats pledged to criminalize protesters that block hospitals or harass health care workers.

       A group calling itself Canadian Frontline Nurses held what it dubbed “silent vigils” on Monday in response to public-health restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19, which they call “tyrannical measures and government overreach.” NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said a federal government can’t ban protests, nor can it limit where people can demonstrate, but pointed to the Criminal Code as a means to dissuade such demonstrations from happening. Trudeau outlined an identical pledge of criminal sanctions for anyone blocking access to hospitals, vaccine clinics, testing centres, pharmacies and abortion clinics, and those intimidating or harassing health care workers. Inside L6P: It’s been five months since the federal government placed a ban on direct flights to and from India. As Canada counts down to its Sept. 20 election, the country’s Indian diaspora is also looking anxiously at Sept. 21 – the date the travel ban is set to be reviewed.

       COVID-19 booster shots: Here’s a close look at the science – and ethics – of getting a third dose.

       Coronavirus around the world Additional COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are not widely needed for the general population, according to U.S. Food and Drug Administration and World Health Organization scientists. Coronavirus and business The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered the labour market, prompting Amazon to fill thousands of new jobs and increase wages.

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       The e-commerce giant is planning to hire 15,000 new warehouse and distribution workers in Canada and bump wages for front-line workers from $16/hour to between $17 and $21.65 an hour. Also today: Downtown U.S. businesses cope with new reality as continuing COVID-19 pandemic keeps offices closed

       And: Everest Medicines to bring Canadian biotech’s potential COVID-19 vaccines to China, other markets

       Globe opinion David Parkinson: Who will pay for the pandemic? Don’t ask our politicians Elizabeth Renzetti: Health care was dangerous even before the anti-vaxxers arrived Margaret Macaulay, Patrick Fafard and Adèle Cassola: Chief medical officers of health can’t be all things to all people More reporting Canadian tourism destinations brace for busy winter season amid ongoing staff shortage NHL: Blue Jackets replace assistant coach Sylvain Lefebvre after he declines to get COVID-19 vaccine Let’s talk science: With science happening in real time, tackling pandemic disinformation is critical 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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