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Latest B. C. August 11 figures:
• Inpatients: 385
• Intensive care: 23
• New patients: 900
in the seven days to August 6 • Total confirmed cases: 380,174
• Total deaths in the seven days ending 6 August: 28 (3,995 total)
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Headline summary
• North Korea declares victory over COVID ; Jong Il suggests it had
• Quebec reported 19 more deaths from COVID-19 on Wednesday reported an increase in hospitalizations after soaking a day earlier.
• COVID-19 deregulation reduced Cathay Pacific's losses to .
• Russian players competing in the Canadian Tennis Open Unvaccinated Djokovic
• Also Chinese women delay or give up birth after COVID-zero trial
• China Authorities closed Tibet's famous Potala Palace after COVID-19 outbreak .
• EU regulators begin review of Pfizer-Biontech variant-adapted COVID shots
• COVID vaccine maker Novovax tumbles sales forecast in half after annual cuts
• Ottawa police face disciplinary hearings Links to COVID vaccines for alleged access to child death files.
• The Spokane Braves are unable to find enough COVID-19-vaccinated players for their team , and the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Withdrawing from next season to fill the roster.
Breaking news
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declares victory over COVID-19, his sister 'fatal retaliation' Against South Korea, which has accused North Korea of causing the outbreak, he also showed he contracted the virus.
Kim Jong-Il ordered the lifting of the maximum quarantine measures imposed in May, but North Korea "would maintain an iron-strong quarantine barrier and prevent a global health crisis from spreading." We need to step up our quarantine work until it's over," he added. North Korea's KCNA news agency reported on Thursday.
North Korea has not confirmed the number of people infected with COVID, apparently due to a lack of testing supplies.
Instead, daily numbers of fever cases were reported, numbering approximately 4.77 million. However, since 29 July, no new such cases have been registered.
Kim Jong-un delivered a speech and made a declaration on Wednesday at a conference on COVID policy with thousands of unmasked officials sitting indoors, according to footage. From the national broadcaster.
- Reuters
Quebec said on Wednesday that it had increased its death toll from COVID-19 by 19 a day earlier.
The state's death toll since the pandemic began is 16,088. The seven-day moving average of deaths is 14.
As of Wednesday morning, he had 2,102 Quebec citizens hospitalized with COVID-19, an increase of 64 from the previous day. Of these patients, 55 were admitted to his ICU, down by 3.
— The Montreal Gazette
Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific said Wednesday that it will reduce its first half of the year as easing of quarantine rules boosted passengers. He said the loss was reduced. numbers.
But it warned that crew quarantine restrictions are limiting the airline's ability to expand its operational capacity. The company reported losses of around HK$5 billion ($637 million) in its first six rounds. Hong Kong eased strict quarantine rules earlier this year with mandatory hotel quarantines from 14 to 7 days, and from Friday to just 3 days.
— The Associated PressSuperstar tennis athletes unleash the world's tension on the court. In Canada, being Russian or Belarusian is banned from attending Wimbledon, but that depends on whether you consent to the vaccination.
The Russian and Belarusian players will compete at the National Bank his Open in Montreal and Toronto, but the unvaccinated Novak he Djokovic will not.
Djokovic was famously deported from Australia in January after his visa was canceled twice for refusing vaccinations and barring him from playing at the Australian Open. .
Because he is vaccinated, he cannot participate in tournaments such as the National Bank Open in Montreal. It remains unclear whether he will play in a future tournament in Cleveland or the final big event of the season, the US Open in late August/early September.
— National Post
Chinese authorities exercise extraordinary powers during his severe COVID-19 lockdown in Shanghai earlier this year. Seeing Claire change his life plans for Jean. He was born in China.
Between April and his May lockdown, the hashtag "We are the last generation" briefly circulated on Chinese social media and was subsequently censored.
This phrase was used when a man wearing a hazmat suit and being visited by authorities threatened to punish his family for three generations for failing to comply with COVID-19 rules. reflected his reaction to
"It really hit me," said Jiang, internalizing her man's remarks as her own answer to her motherhood question.
"I absolutely hope that the government will come to your door and burden your children with the uncertainty of living in a country where they can do whatever they want. No," said the 30-year-old. those who work in the media industry.
— Reuters
Chinese officials have announced that Tibet's famous The Potala Palace was closed.
This response reflects China's continued adherence to its "zero-coronavirus" policy, even as most other countries have reopened, with lockdowns, routine inspections, quarantines, It emphasizes mandated travel restrictions. The palace, the traditional home of Tibetan Buddhist leaders, will be closed from Tuesday, with a reopening date to be announced later, media sites said.Tibet's economy is heavily dependent on tourism, with the Potala River playing an important role.Read Full Text Here
— The Associated Press
The European Medicines The Agency (EMA) said Tuesday it has begun a rolling review of variant-adapted COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and BioNTech.
So-called bivalent vaccines target her two strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus behind COVID.The original strain first identified in China and the now delayed Omicron derivative BA. 4/5. Most cases in Europe. Original SARS-CoV-2 strain and Omicron subvariant BA. A shot of a company targeting 1.Read full story here
— Reuters
COVID vaccine maker Novovax Annual
Novavax Inc plummets after cutting sales forecast in half. shares lost a third of their value after the pharmaceutical company lowered its 2022 earnings forecast. This was because competitors were late to enter the market. to expectations.
annual revenue will reach his $2.3 billion, less than half of his previously expected $5 billion peak, the company said in a statement Monday. Novavax also reported a loss of $6.53 per share for his second quarter. This was a wider range than the average analyst estimate of $5.24. Shares of the Gaithersburg, Maryland-based company fell 36% after the US market closed on Monday. fell more than 31% in pre-market trading on Tuesday.— BloombergOttawa police officers immerse themselves in child death investigation looking for links to COVID-19 As such, he has been charged with misconduct. vaccination.
Investigators with the Professional Standards Division of the Ottawa Police Service allege Const. Helen Grus committed a discreditable act when she participated in a private investigative project to find out the vaccination status of parents whose infants or children died. On January 30, 2022, Grus also contacted the father of the deceased baby to inquire about her mother's COVID-19 vaccination status for the infant. It is alleged that he directly interfered with the investigation into the death. knowledge.— Citizens of OttawaThe only American team in the Junior B Hockey League based in BC. The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League announced last week that the Spokane Braves will not be participating in his 2022-23 season as COVID-19 vaccinated players cannot find enough to fill their roster. Did.Commissioner Jeff DuBois said in a statement that the Braves have found it difficult to fill the roster "despite their best efforts", and that the franchise's 50th anniversary Said he would miss the season.DuBois said he would be happy if the Braves were able to return to the league.— The Canadian PressWhat are BC's current public health measures?
Masks: Masks are not required in public indoor environments, but individual businesses and event organizers may choose to require them.
Masks are also encouraged but not required on public transport or he BC. Ferries, but are still required in federally regulated travel spaces such as trains, airports, airplanes, and medical facilities.
Gatherings and Events: There are currently no restrictions on gatherings and events such as private gatherings, weddings, funerals, worship services, exercise and fitness activities, swimming pools. Restaurants, pubs, bars and nightclubs also have no restrictions or capacities. There are no restrictions on sports activities.
Nursing Homes: There is no capacity limit for visitors to long-term care or elderly care homes, but visitors are required to provide proof of immunizations prior to their visit. must be presented. Waivers are available for children under the age of 12, children on medical exemptions, and visitors participating in end-of-life related compassionate visits.
Visitors to nursing homes should also undergo a rapid antigen test before visiting the facility or be tested upon arrival. Exemptions from testing are available for those who participate in compassionate visits and end-of-life care.
How do I get vaccinated in British Columbia?
Anyone living in BC.
• gov. bc. Register online at ca/getvaccinated to make an appointment with the community.
•Or, if you prefer, you can register and then go to a health authority drop-in her clinic.
• The system will alert you when it is time for your second dose.
• The same system will alert you when it's time to administer a booster dose.
Where can I get tested for COVID-19?
Testing Centers: BC's COVID-19 test collection centers are currently accepting patients who are hospitalized, pregnant, with symptoms considered to be at high risk, or who: We are testing only symptomatic people who meet and live/work. High risk. You can find a testing center using BC. Centers for Disease Control Testing Center Map
If you have mild symptoms, no testing is necessary and you should stay home until your fever subsides. Asymptomatic people do not need to be tested.
Take-home Rapid Antigen Test: Any person with a British Columbia Personal Health Number aged 18 or over who is eligible can go to a pharmacy and ask for five You can receive a free take-home test kit from COVID-19 rapid antigen test.
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