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Variant accelerating India's Covid-19 explosion, says WHO top scientist

- Resistant to antibodies? -But so far it has stopped short of adding it to its short list of "variant of concern" -- a label indicating it is more dangerous than the original version of the virus by being more transmissible, deadly or able to get past vaccine protections.Several national health authorities, including in the United States and Britain, have meanwhile said they consider B.1.617 a variant of concern, and Swaminathan said she expected the WHO to soon follow suit."B 1.617 is likely to be a variant of concern because it has some mutations which increase transmission, and which also potentially could make (it) resistant to antibodies that are generated by vaccination or by natural infection," she said.But she insisted that the

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Ontario’s urban Indigenous communities, dialysis patients now have shorter COVID-19 vaccine intervals

Ontario government has adopted recommendations from an advisory group to shorten the COVID-19 vaccine intervals for those in the province’s urban Indigenous communities and those undergoing hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.The guidance was recently updated on the provincial government’s website and came into effect immediately. Officials told Global News more information will be released soon.Those undergoing the blood-filtering procedures of hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis will be able to get vaccinated at their clinics or request a letter from their nephrologist or unit.

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Ontario pharmacies in COVID-19 hot spots see surge in vaccine demand as eligibility expands to 18+

Ontario pharmacies saw an influx of people looking for a COVID-19 vaccine on Friday and Saturday after some in Toronto and Peel were able to start administering Pfizer vaccines to those age 18 and over with pharmacies in five other hot spot regions able to dole out Moderna shots to the same age groups. But pharmacies aren’t the only ones seeing a surge, with pop-up clinics also seeing a rush to get vaccinated.

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Nicola Sturgeon invited to 'summit meeting' by Boris Johnson with focus on covid recovery

Sturgeon and Labour’s Drakeford for wholesale constitutional change in light of SNP and Labour successes in Scottish and Welsh parliament elections. The Prime Minister hailed the success of the UK in the covid vaccine roll-out and emphasised the economic challenges will be a “serious shared responsibility”.

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Saskatchewan releases proposed COVID-19 immunization schedule

The guessing game of when you’ll be able to get your vaccine is over. The province plans to open up COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone over the age of 12 within two weeks. Roberta Bell has the details.

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COVID-19: Sask. hits milestone 500K total vaccinations, reports 269 new cases

Saskatchewan administered 13,042 COVID-19 vaccines on Friday, bringing the provincial total up to 504,482. All Saskatchewan residents 12+ eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by May 20: officials Provincial officials also added 269 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, bringing the active cases total to 2,293.Saskatoon reported the most new cases with 73 new infections, followed by Regina with 51.There were no new deaths reported Saturday, with the total deaths in province remaining at 502 since the beginning of the pandemic.The province’s hospitals are treating 168 people who have COVID-19.

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States scale back vaccine orders as interest in shots wanes

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - States asked the federal government this week to withhold staggering amounts of COVID-19 vaccine amid plummeting demand for the shots, contributing to a growing U.S.

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Maldives officials discussing plans to offer COVID-19 vaccines to tourists

MALÉ, Maldives - COVID-19 vaccines offer strong protection against the disease that has rocked life on this planet for the last year, but some people need a little more incentive.Some employers are rewarding workers who take the vaccine. Krispy Kreme is offering a free doughnut to anyone who presents a valid vaccination card.The Atlanta Braves are vaccinating fans who attend the May 7 and 8 games against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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COVID-19: 88 new cases in London-Middlesex, 1 additional death

One death and 88 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in London and Middlesex on Saturday as the region surpasses 11,000 cases.The daily update brings the region’s pandemic case tally to 11,080, of which 9,965 have resolved, an increase of 95 from the day before.At least 209 deaths have been reported during the pandemic.

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Florida reports 3,976 new COVID-19 cases as state’s positivity rate dips below 5% for third day

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s positivity rate has dipped below 5% for the third day in a row, according to state COVID-19 data.

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Flyers offering COVID-19 shots at Monday's game

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 04: Flyers mascot Gritty celebrates a goal in the second period during the game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers on May 04, 2021 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA.

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Uttar Pradesh: Massive COVID-19 vaccination drive from May 10 for 18-plus

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said a massive coronavirus vaccination drive will be initiated for 18-44 years age group in the state from May 10.He said the drive will be conducted in 17 municipal corporations and Gautam Buddh Nagar area.“The vaccination drive will be held in Aligarh, Agra, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Bareilly, Meerut, Moradabad, Lucknow, Varanasi, Saharanpur, Firozabad, Mathura-Vrindavan, Ayodhya and Shahjahanpur municipal corporations and Gautam Buddh Nagar," the CM said.Speaking to reporters in Bareilly, Adityanath said despite being the most populous state in the country, Uttar Pradesh is fighting the disease effectively.He underlined that vaccination is the best

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NJ Gov. Murphy 'might' consider money as COVID-19 vaccine incentive

PHILADELPHIA - New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said it's possible that the state could begin incentivizing COVID-19 vaccines in order to reach it's goal. In an interview with FOX 29 Philadelphia's affiliate, FOX 5 NY, Gov. Murphy was asked if he would consider jumping on board with other governors who have begun giving incentives for vaccines. "We might, I think all things are on the table frankly," Gov.

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EU agrees potential 1.8 billion-dose purchase of Pfizer jab

PORTO – The European Union cemented its support for Pfizer-BioNTech and its novel COVID-19 vaccine technology Saturday by agreeing to a massive contract extension for a potential 1.8 billion doses through 2023.

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NHL relaxing virus protocols for vaccinated playoff teams

The NHL is relaxing virus protocols during the playoffs for teams that reach a threshold for vaccination.

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Merkel hopeful on Europe summer travel even without vaccine

BERLIN – Europeans can look forward to traveling this summer, if coronavirus cases keep declining further on the continent, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Saturday.

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Leaders' meet: PM Modi asks EU to support India, South Africa on patent waiver for Covid vaccines

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Vaccination event gives out shots, free tickets to Central Florida Zoo

SANFORD, Fla. – The Central Florida Zoo in partnership with Seminole County hosted a free COVID-19 vaccination event on Saturday.

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Covid-19 vaccine: Govt permits experimental drone flight delivery

New Delhi: In order to expedite the vaccination drive, the Government is providing conditional exemption for experimental drone flights for vaccine delivery as part of constant endeavour to enhance the scope of drone usage in the country and assist the nation to fight COVID-19 pandemic. Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) & Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)have granted conditional exemption to the Government of Telangana for conducting experimental Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone flights for delivery of vaccines.

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Ontario government reports 2,864 new COVID-19 cases, 25 new deaths

COVID-19 vaccine doses across the province to date, it reported on Saturday there are 2,864 new coronavirus cases.Saturday’s case count is lower than Friday’s, which saw 3,166 new infections reported. It was also reported that 25 people died since Friday morning, bringing the total number of people dead to 8,261.There are currently 1,832 patients with COVID-19 in Ontario hospitals.

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Pope Francis backs waiving intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines

Pope Francis on Saturday supported waiving intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines, backing a proposal by U.S. President Joe Biden that has been rebuffed by some European nations, including France and Germany.

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COVID vaccination started for people aged 18-44: Chhattisgarh Health Minister TS Singh Deo

RAIPUR : Following the Chhattisgarh High Court orders to the state government to 'immediately' start vaccination drive for people falling in 18-45 years age group on Friday, state health minister T S Singh Deo said on Saturday that vaccination has been started for this age group.The court has also granted liberty to continue inoculation of COVID vaccines to Antyodaya group, persons below poverty line (BPL) and above poverty line (APL) groups of people in one-third ratio till it finalises its vaccination policy.Earlier, the HC had raised objection to the state's vaccination policy to prioritize 'Antyodaya Card' holders and for postponing the vaccination drive for beneficiaries aged 18-44.

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Macron says U.S. should ditch curbs on COVID-19 vaccine exports

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday urged the U.S.

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U.S. stand on waiving COVID-19 vaccine patents is no ‘magic bullet’: European Union

European Union leaders cranked up their criticism of the U.S. call to waive COVID-19 vaccine patents Saturday, arguing the move would bring no short or midterm relief.

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17-year-old faces charges after fleeing crash scene, assaulting officers

LEWES, Del. - A 17-year-old is facing charges after he reportedly fled the scene of a crime, resisted arrest, and injured two responding officers. Police say the incident happened on May 7 at approximately 2:24 p.m.

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Asking dentists to vaccinate would impact dental care - IDA

Asking HSE dentists to act as Covid-19 vaccinators will result in missed diagnoses and treatments of conditions in children and vulnerable adults, and some will lose "teeth for life", according to the President of the Irish Dental Association.

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WHO endorses China’s Covid-19 vaccine Sinopharm

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Pfizer lifts Covid-19 vaccine production targets for 2021, 2022

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229 taxmen died of COVID; Anurag Thakur says nations will remain grateful

NEW DELHI : Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur on Saturday condoled the death of 229 taxmen in the line of duty due to COVID-19 complications, saying the nation will always remain grateful to them. The minister said that as many as 110 officials of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and 119 officials of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) have lost their lives in the line of duty amid the pandemic.

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Herd immunity: How it works and why it’s a lofty goal for COVID-19

COVID-19, but it also isn’t required to get back to a more normal life, experts say.This has to do with some unique features of the virus, and also, with math.Herd immunity is when enough people have protection against a disease — through either being vaccinated, or by catching it, recovering, and developing antibodies.When a given population has herd immunity, even if the disease gets reintroduced, it won’t lead to outbreaks because most people are protected.This also has the bonus of protecting people in the community who have compromised immune systems who might not be able to protect themselves, according to Dr.

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ICICI Lombard to give up to 2-month advance salary to COVID positive employees

coronavirus disease, private sector non-life insurer ICICI Lombard on Saturday announced that it will give up to two months' gross salary in advance to all its COVID positive employees. The employees can pay back the advance in 6 or 12 monthly instalments at a later date.The company also announced that it will reimburse medical infrastructure support expenses up to ₹10,000 per family member who are in home quarantine."Given the rapid transmission of the virus has imposed financial strain on a large section of the community, the insurer’s measure is expected to ease the burden for their employees.

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Allow states to have own apps for COVID-19 vaccination: Uddhav Thackeray

MUMBAI : Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has urged the central government to allow states to develop their ownapplications for COVID-19 vaccination programme.In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Thackeray said the vaccination drive in Maharashtra has been the "fastest and the most efficient in the country".At present, people have to register their names on CoWIN platform introduced by the central government for the vaccination."As we plan to open up vaccination for the 18 to 45 age group through the state's procurement, the CoWIN app is seeing a sudden surge in the number of citizens wanting to register nationally.

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EU seals potential 1.8 bn-dose purchase of Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine in biggest contract so far

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Metallica’s James Hetfield is “sceptical” about getting coronavirus vaccine

Metallica frontman James Hetfield has spoken of how he’s “sceptical” of getting the coronavirus vaccine.Speaking in a new interview, Hetfield was asked about the prospect of Metallica touring again soon, and how they would make potential live shows safe for fans.“I have no clue,” he told The Fierce Life podcast. “It’s not up to me.

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Centre to provide more than 50 lakh Covid-19 vaccines in next three days

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EU 'ready to engage' with US proposal to lift vaccine patents

The President of the European Council has said the bloc is ready to discuss a US proposal to lift patents on Covid-19 vaccines once the details are clear.

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Sri Lanka approves Pfizer COVID vaccine for emergency use

COLOMBO : Sri Lanka on Saturday approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in Sri Lanka, as the island nation battles a third wave of the virus, while suffering a restricted supply of vaccines from neighboring India.Dr. Sudharshani Fernandopulle, the minister overseeing the fight against the epidemic, said in a statement the government would order 5 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine.Sri Lanka is seeking to secure other vaccines as the Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer, has suspended the delivery of AstraZeneca's Covishield vaccine due to spiraling coronavirus infections in India.Sri Lanka is the first country in South Asia to approve the Pfizer vaccine.

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Covid infections in Renfrewshire at lowest level in nine months

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.The number of new covid infections in Renfrewshire has fallen to its lowest level in nine months.The local authority is now recording a covid infection rate of 12 cases per 100,000 of population.It comes as almost two thirds of all adults in the region have received a first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.New data released by the National Records of Scotland reveals that on several days over the past fortnight, Renfrewshire recorded only one new covid case a day.In the week to May 4, just 15 cases were recorded.The news comes as its confirmed an incredible 96,917 people have received their first injection of either the Pfizer or Oxford AstraZeneca

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Cadila Healthcare eyes approval for Covid vaccine by June in India: Report

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‘Completely wrong’: Anger over COVID-19 vaccine second dose delay for seniors

COVID-19 vaccine doses, appealing to the Canadian government to expedite her case.Gladys Saca, 80, got the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at her local pharmacy in Edmonton on Monday and was told to come back for the second one in fourth months’ time.

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Operation Vaccination injects hope for better times

Vaccines have changed the war against coronavirus. They have given us new armoury against a devastating threat to the world. The roll out is also lifting the spirits of the nation after a period of unprecedented gloom.

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NHPC carries out Covid vaccination drive for employees of Ministry of Power

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Ontario government officially expands COVID-19 vaccines to 18+ at select pharmacies in hot spots

Ontario government has officially expanded access to Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccines for those 18 and older at select pharmacies in hot spot communities.In a Wednesday announcement about mobile vaccine clinics visiting hot spot workplaces, officials also said Moderna vaccine doses would be expanded to pharmacies “this week.”It said up to 60 pharmacies in Durham Region, Hamilton, Ottawa, Windsor-Essex, and York Region hot spots would offer shots to people 18 and older, adding the program would be expanded throughout May.

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Olympic official says Tokyo Games will go ahead, but admits opposition ‘a concern’

Olympic official John Coates said on Saturday that while Japanese sentiment turning against the Tokyo Games was a “concern”, he could foresee no scenario under which the sporting showpiece would not go ahead.Questions have been raised about the viability of staging the Games in July and August with Tokyo in a state of emergency as Japan continues to struggle to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.Coates, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) point man for the Games as chair of the coordination commission, said he had no doubt that the Games, already postponed by a year because of the pandemic, would proceed as planned.

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Reaction mixed to Manitoba’s new restrictions as calls for financial support grow

While Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Loren Remillard was not surprised by any of the restrictions, but he said a financial plan to support needed to be presented and wasn’t.“We got the restrictions, but we got deafening silence on the financial aid,” Remillard said. “Some businesses have been closed since the fall and now we’re seeing additional businesses having to shutter their doors and without significant financial aid some of those doors just won’t open.”Winnipeg ICU doctor Anand Kumar says it was about time for stricter measures, but expects to see them around longer than what was announced Friday.“I think (three weeks) is unlikely.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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