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Germany Cancels Easter Shutdown Plans as EU Moves to Tighten Vaccine Exports
New developments from across the pond this morning, where German chancellor Angela Merkel announced a reversal of the upcoming five-day shutdown over the Easter holiday. Current coronavirus lockdown measures will remain in place. The...
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Tam recommends no large gatherings with Easter just weeks away
Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam says it's not the time to have big gatherings as COVID-19 cases resurge in parts of the country. Tam was asked about gatherings for upcoming holidays such as Easter and the Victoria...
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Germany extends lockdown until mid-April amid third wave of infections
Restrictions previously set to run through March 28 will now remain in place until April 18, with public life largely shut down over Easter.
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Year after COVID first hit, Italy faces new wave: PM
Measure comes as cases and hospitalisations rise in Italy, which recently passed grim milestone of 100,000 deaths.
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Morneau warns cheating on COVID-19 relief will be a problem for Canadians
Finance Minister Bill Morneau responds to a call by Commons Finance committee chair Wayne Easter that cheating won't be tolerated by Ottawa on COVID relief
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Georgian churches remain open for Easter despite lockdown
Despite fines for gatherings of more than three people in Georgia, churches have stayed open.
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Easter celebrations adapted for physical distancing
From drive-in confessions, virtual church surfaces and egg delivery by drone, Canadians adapted their Easter celebrations because of physical distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
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Religious services adapt to coronavirus lockdown
Many religious groups now livestream services, with attendances up as congregations stay at home.
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Trudeau on travelling to see family over Easter
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responds to a reporter's question about travelling to Harrington Lake to see his family for Easter.
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Cracks appear in Belgian Easter egg market as COVID-19 lockdown bites
Belgium's coronavirus lockdown has left the country's chocolate industry with a sour taste in its mouth with sales plummeting at what is normally its busiest time of the year: Easter. Factories have closed, along with some shops. The...
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Officials warn against long-weekend gatherings
Police and bylaw enforcement officers are patrolling in cities and towns across Canada over the Easter long weekend to enforce physical distancing measures enacted to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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The Rise of the Virtual Church
As we head into Easter weekend and Passover celebrations are continuing across the country, religious ceremonies are looking a little different this year. Many institutions are operating virtually as health and government officials have...
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Easter and Passover in the time of COVID-19
A look at how Easter and Passover are being observed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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B.C. resort communities fear Easter visitors during pandemic
Despite orders to stay home, small towns in B.C. are worried an influx of visitors during the Easter long weekend will put greater strain on efforts to keep their communities safe from the virus.
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Philippines Easter celebrations: Catholics mark holy week
More than 200 Filipinos have died from the virus and the number is expected to rise.
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An 'extraordinary' Easter in Jerusalem amid coronavirus closures
Religious leaders are encouraging Christians to tune in to Easter services streamed live on Facebook or websites.
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Europe coronavirus deaths: Toll passes 50,000 across continent
Number of coronavirus deaths in Europe passes 50,000 but in the worst-hit countries, the pandemic seems to be abating.
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Faith communities move services, supports online
Faith communities have moved many of their services and support programs online with religious holidays including Passover, Easter and Ramadan approaching.
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Nicaragua's leaders promote gatherings amid COVID-19 pandemic
Nicaragua records few coronavirus infections as international health officials worry about transparency in reporting.
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Italy extends COVID-19 lockdown at least until mid-April
While expanding the lockdown in Italy until at least April, the country issues a new measure allowing people to go for one daily walk as the infection rate begins to decline.
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Trump extends physical distancing measures until April 30
U.S. President Donald Trump says his previous statement about trying to get Americans back to work by Easter was 'just an aspiration.'
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Trump extends distancing guidelines another month
U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would extend social and physical distancing guidelines until April 30 after initially saying he wanted to restart the economy by Easter.
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Tam reminds Canadians Easter Passover Ramadan and Vaisakhi are online this year
Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Dr Theresa Tam spoke with reporters on Parliament Hill on Monday
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Coronavirus in Europe: one million job losses in two weeks is tip of the iceberg
At least one million people have lost their jobs during the past two weeks in Europe according to the latest data from the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC). The startling figure comes from reports submitted by trade unions...