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Supreme Court will not hear appeal from churches who fought Manitoba COVID rules

Supreme Court will not hear appeal from churches who fought Manitoba COVID rules

WINNIPEG — The Supreme Court of Canada has decided not to hear an appeal by several churches that fought Manitoba's COVID-19 restrictions.
Many countries are bouncing back from the pandemic but the poorest are not, UN says

Many countries are bouncing back from the pandemic but the poorest are not, UN says

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Many countries are bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the poorest are not and a significant number are seeing their conditions deteriorate, the U.N. Development Program said Wednesday.
U.S. airport nasal swabbing expanding to Chicago and Miami

U.S. airport nasal swabbing expanding to Chicago and Miami

NEW YORK (AP) — The nation's top public health agency is expanding a program that tests international travelers for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
Report: New Jersey and US were not prepared for COVID-19 and state remains so for the next crisis

Report: New Jersey and US were not prepared for COVID-19 and state remains so for the next crisis

TRENTON, N.J.
Insolvencies to stay higher in 2024 as economy normalizes from pandemic lows: experts

Insolvencies to stay higher in 2024 as economy normalizes from pandemic lows: experts

Business insolvencies will likely remain elevated throughout 2024, experts said, as the economy plays catch-up after historically low levels during the pandemic. “We did have ... so many years of artificially low filings.
Friday is the last day US consumers can place mail orders for free COVID tests from the government

Friday is the last day US consumers can place mail orders for free COVID tests from the government

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. government is suspending mail orders for free COVID-19 tests — at least for now. Friday March 8 is the last day residential households can request free virus tests shipped through the United States Postal Service .
NYC public servants accused of stealing identities of homeless in pandemic fraud scheme

NYC public servants accused of stealing identities of homeless in pandemic fraud scheme

NEW YORK (AP) — Several New York City employees were arrested Thursday for their alleged role in a scheme to steal the identities of homeless shelter residents and defraud a pandemic-era relief program.
Canadian Covid Society launches to address long-term effects, prevent further illness

Canadian Covid Society launches to address long-term effects, prevent further illness

A national non-profit group called the Canadian Covid Society launched on Wednesday, with co-founders saying the organization is needed as public health agencies have pulled back on COVID-19 prevention measures and awareness campaigns.
Many N.S. immigrant women suffered due to jobs they held during COVID-19: report

Many N.S. immigrant women suffered due to jobs they held during COVID-19: report

HALIFAX — Immigrant and migrant women in Nova Scotia, who were an important part of the essential worker labour force during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, suffered physically and mentally from their jobs and continue to struggle, says a new re
White House lifting its COVID-19 testing rule for people around Biden, ending a pandemic vestige

White House lifting its COVID-19 testing rule for people around Biden, ending a pandemic vestige

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Monday lifted its COVID-19 testing requirement for those who plan to be in close contact with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses, bringing to an end the last coronavirus prevention