Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Tuesday

COVID-19 infections and deaths are mounting with alarming speed in India with no end in sight to the crisis, and a top public health expert is warning of hard weeks ahead.

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Johnson & Johnson vaccine recommended for Canadians 30 and older despite risk of rare blood clots

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is now recommended for all Canadians 30 years of age and older, but officials say to weigh the risk of rare but potentially serious blood clots that can occur from the vaccine with COVID-19 levels in the community — or hold out for another shot altogether.

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Ontario sees 3,436 new COVID-19 cases as vaccine appointments open to 18+ in hot spots

Ontario reported another 3,436 cases of COVID-19 on Monday, as eligibility for vaccines opened to all residents aged 18 and older in hot-spot areas.

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How offering employees paid sick leave can pay off for businesses

Amid a growing push for paid sick days from doctors and nurses, public health officials, mayors, unions and others, some companies that already offer sick leave to their essential workers say the practice can be good for business.

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When can we start travelling overseas again?

Itching to travel again? One Ottawa travel agency says people are booking Caribbean and resort vacations for as early as this September and cruises are quickly booking up for 2022.

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Why India's coronavirus case and fatality numbers are likely undercounted

As daily case counts in India soar far beyond what other countries have reported, experts caution the official COVID-19 numbers from the world's second most populous country are likely a massive undercount.

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Alberta Health Services explores legal options after hundreds attend rodeo

Alberta Health Services says it is exploring its legal options after hundreds attended a rodeo in central Alberta — held to protest COVID-19 restrictions. But some have questioned how the event was allowed to proceed in the first place.

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