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  2020-10-16

  Social funeral: Bereavement Authority of Ontario

  This release provides an update on the procedures for funerals during the pandemic.
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  2020-03-29

  Social funeral: COVID-19 Guidance: Funeral and Bereavement Services

  New Ontario guidelines for handling bodies with COVID-19.
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  2020-06-02

  "Why Wearing a Mask is Important When Going to a Protest"

  This photo shows a masked man standing above a gathering of people and has his left hand raised.
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  2020-11-15

  Jewish Melbourne: Mitzvah Day

  Mitzvah Day in 2020 was on 15 November, and due to lockdown and restrictions on gatherings, special activities were organised through the website.
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  2020-11-16

  Small Gatherings and Daily Activities are a Growing Risk

  Many people are getting infected by COVID even at small gatherings with friends and family. Now that COVID is basically rising everywhere in the United States, the risk of getting infected at what would seem to be safe gatherings are now a potential risk. The article from the Wall Street Journal shows several accounts of people who were with 2-3 people not in their immediate household and contracted the virus.
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  2020-09-27

  Grandfather visiting grandson during a pandemic

  A social media post of a grandfather visiting his grandson during a pandemic. It’s a nice picture shared on instagram that reflects how seniors must cope when visiting family.
• 2020-08-11

  Back to Normal Life

  In the middle of March, COVID-19 was in full uproar and actions were being taken at the state level in order to combat the crisis. On the individual level, many people around college-age were preaching on a variety of social platforms information about the pandemic and what actions should be taken. Many were preaching that staying at home was the best option, and it didn't matter if you wanted to hang out with others, we all had a job as humans to help each other out by staying home. Nearly every single individual who spoke out on the subject no longer practices what they preach. As the months passed from March, everyone soon forgot about what they said, and with case numbers remaining prevalent, many still went back to their normal way of life. July 4th was the biggest turning point for college aged kids returning back to normal, with it being an opportunity for parties and other social gatherings, soon the normal kick-backs and late-night hangout sessions returned. Since that time just over a month ago, it seems that everyone is hanging out with their friends again, with many social media posts being centered around hanging out with people after so long. The amount of cases has only risen, yet everyone returns to their normal life as if it is safer than March or April. While it may be that everyone has became desensitized to COVID-19, the threat is still out there. Normal K-12 schools have resumed online, and many are soon returning in-person, with colleges following suit at the end of August. The cases will only be increasing and almost no one who virtue-signaled to each other at the beginning of the breakout are maintaining their social-distancing or remaining safe.
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  2020-07-22

  Party held on Vancouver beach despite social distancing pleas from health officials

  Article and attached video showing a large crowd on a beach in Vancouver's Stanley Park, mostly without masks and not physical distancing. The man taking the video states that this gathering is allowed as cases are on the wane however that is not accurate; groups of 50 or more are still not permitted. "The Ministry of Health is aware of the incident and has announced it will hold a special news conference today at 3 p.m., likely to address a spike in cases and a lack of social distancing. It could mean that stricter measures are coming, after B.C.’s health officials hinted earlier this week they may be necessary if people don’t follow the guidelines. Christine Ulmer, a spokeswoman for the Vancouver park board, said the drum circle held Tuesday at Third Beach was an unsanctioned and unpermitted event that is organized regularly by community members without consultation with the board. The park board doesn’t have an ability to enforce any physical-distancing recommendations, as that falls under the purview of the province, she said."
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  2020-07-03

  BEEP-O!: Drive-in bingo helps Cornwall non-profits get back on their feet

  "It's nothing to be concerned about, however. A woman sitting in a silver sedan at the Cornwall Bingo Centre parking lot has gotten a bingo, notifying staff with a short honk."
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  2020-07-03

  ‘Human behaviour at its worst.’ Wasaga Beach to close main beach area, limit parking after huge Canada Day crowds

  Article discussing the closure of the popular Wasaga Beach following holiday crowds over Canada Day. "The public’s 'blatant disregard' for the rules of social distancing has resulted in Wasaga Beach laying out a plan to shut down the majority of the main beach area by July 9."
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  2020-06-05

  Protest Precautions Infographic

  An infographic created by Ottawa Public Health ahead of a planned march to the US Embassy to protest racial injustice and police actions in the United States. It gives instructions meant to hopefully reduce the spread of the covid19 disease amongst the crowd
• 2020-05-31

  COVID-19 Shutdowns, Political Conspiracy

  This post demonstrates how politicized the division over COVID-19 closures have become. This post blames Democrats for not allowing gatherings, such as church, during this pandemic, but supporting the Black Lives Matters protests. It also demonstrates the growing connection between those who are opposed to both the COVID-19 shutdowns and the Black Lives Matters protests. Posted to http://reddit.com/r/insanepeoplefacebook.
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  2020-05-25

  Powwow circuit disrupted by COVID-19

  Article describing the cultural and financial impact of the cancelling of powwows across Canada. While the impacts are significant there is also the feeling that cancellations are necessary and that life and powwows will go on in the future.
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  2020-05-22

  AZ Dept. of Health Guidance for Graduations

  Guidelines issued by the Arizona Department of Public Health to school districts concerning graduation ceremonies. ADHS did not recommend holding ceremonies, but if districts decided to they should follow the guidelines. CCUSD held 11 smaller ceremonies and followed all CDC, ADHS and their insurance carriers recommended safety guidelines. Guidelines outlined by the CDC were part of the recommendation.
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  2020-04

  “I think it has strengthened my faith actually."

  “I think it has strengthened my faith actually. I don't know what all this means and I don't necessarily believe it's God sent or anything like that but I definitely feel like it's god allowed like he's allowed this thing to happen for some reason and so whether it's to get our attention or to… I don't know. I don't know but I feel like there's almost like a forced stillness and I think in this forced stillness it'd be wise to take advantage of that time and really strengthen things.”
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  2020-04

  “So I would say my general theology and philosophy are not particularly affected..."

  “So I would say my general theology and philosophy are not particularly affected one way or the other because I realize that these sorts of things happen in history and that they are part of earthly life. They are part of the kind of difficulties that afflict the human race…”
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  2020-04-12

  Americans spend grim Easter Sunday at home as COVID-19 deaths near 22,000

  This article is about how many different people are adjusting their Easter plans due to COVID-19. Some are using the internet for church services, while others are simply putting crosses outside their homes. A few are even defying the stay-at-home order and still attending church services. Some people are fighting against the shutdown of church gatherings through legal battles.
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  03/20/2020

  Stalls at the French Market Closed

  Stalls in New Orleans' French Market, typically buzzing with vendors and shoppers, are closed after the local government discourages large gatherings to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.
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  03/20/2020

  French Market Empty on a Friday Afternoon

  The French Market, usually teeming with tourists on a beautiful spring day, is empty after the local government discourages large gatherings to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.