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April 28, 2021 Coronavirus Update: This Is Our Shot campaign aims to dispel vaccine myths Good evening, here are the coronavirus updates you need to know tonight. Top headlines: The This Is Our Shot campaign – a collaboration of notable idols, including Ryan Reynolds, Michael Bublé and Hayley Wickenheiser, as well as doctors and front-line workers – encourages those in racialized communities to roll up their sleeves After months of resistance from Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government, the province says it will provide three paid sick days for workers We asked: Can you get a different vaccine for your second dose? In the last 7 days, 55,274 cases were reported, down 8 per cent from the previous 7 days. There were 355 deaths announced, up 12 per cent over the same period. At least 4,360 people are being treated in hospitals and 1,095,268 others are considered recovered. Canada’s inoculation rate is 12th among 84 countries with a population of one million or more people. 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. STORY CONTINUES BELOW ADVERTISEMENT Coronavirus explainers: Coronavirus in maps and charts • Tracking vaccine doses • Lockdown rules and reopening • Vaccine distribution plan • Four vaccines approved in Canada • Essential resources Photo of the day The grounds are prepared for mass cremation of COVID-19 victims in New Delhi, India, April 28, 2021. DANISH SIDDIQUI/REUTERS Coronavirus in Canada After months of resisting calls from experts for a paid sick leave program, Ontario announced it would provide three days of paid leave. The temporary program, set to expire Sept. 25, will require employers to pay their workers up to $200 a day for up to three days – in turn, the government will reimburse employers. Meanwhile, a new report says that long-term care homes in the province were unprepared for the onslaught of COVID-19, a culmination of years of neglect and failure to address known problems. In Quebec, a coroner’s inquest into long-term care in the province during the first wave of the pandemic continued, hearing from Sofie Réunis, whose elderly mother died of COVID-19. Alberta will expand the age eligibility and direct more vaccine doses to two COVID-19 hot spots in the province. And, the government is being called upon to impose strict public-health measures as skyrocketing COVID-19 infections threaten Indigenous remote communities. British Columbia’s budget says the province will build 1,500 new beds and will replace 2,850 outdated beds at publicly owned long-term care facilities. But critics say it’s not enough. COVID-19 vaccines: Doctors from racialized communities tackle COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the new This Is Our Shot campaign. In Ottawa, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging Canadians to have faith in the AstraZeneca vaccine, following news of the death of a woman who developed blood clots after receiving a dose. COVID care: Nurses and doctors across the country are having to make even tougher decisions about family visits – trying to balance risk with compassion in the pandemic’s third wave. Travellers testing positive: Data provided by the Public Health Agency of Canada shows more than 2,000 people returning to Canada since mandatory hotel quarantines began have tested positive for COVID-19 on tests taken when they arrived in the country. Coronavirus around the world The Tokyo Olympics organizers announced tighter COVID-19 measures, including daily testing for athletes, in advance of the Games in Japan. India’s death toll from the coronavirus surged past 200,000 on Wednesday as the number of daily infections continues to hit record highs. Coronavirus and business Several publicly listed companies have recently said they’re raising prices, including Procter & Gamble Co., Conagra Brands Inc. and MTY Food Group Inc. – a sign that inflationary pressure is being passed down to consumers. Executives say their input costs have risen sharply, owing in large part to a commodity boom that’s rippled through a wide range of markets. And as Canadian households are set to spend their pandemic savings once the economy reopens, executives say those issues aren’t projected to ease any time soon. Also today: Online commerce software provider Shopify booked a net profit in the first quarter that yet again vastly exceeded analyst expectations, but this time it had little to do with the acceleration of digital shopping trends caused by the pandemic. Globe opinion Amrit Dhillon: Here in India, we have descended into COVID-19 hell Paul Taylor: Can I get a different type of vaccine for my second dose? J. Kelly Nestruck: Luminato’s move to fall 2021 is a bad omen for a crowded Ontario reopening Rob Carrick: The housing boom is ripping apart the financial fabric of Canadian life More reporting From drive-in shows to Zoom sets, Canadian stand-up comics have turned pandemic frowns upside-down The Canadian Grand Prix has been cancelled for second year in a row because of COVID-19. Learning loss while out of school – is it now time to worry? In the wake of COVID-19, global wine consumption hits its lowest level since 2002 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. What are we missing? Email us: audience@globeandmail.com. Do you know someone who needs this newsletter? Send them to our Newsletters page. 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