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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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No tickets issued yet at B.C.’s essential travel COVID-19 checkpoints

COVID-19.B.C.’s travel restrictions were announced April 23, but police only began enforcing them on Thursday.Police have identified four locations for checkpoints — all on key highways leading in and out of the Lower Mainland, but have not had officers at each site each day.“We had one up on Thursday and then two up Friday and we have another two up on Saturday,” B.C. RCMP spokesperson Dawn Roberts told Global News.

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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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B.C.’s South Asian media stars hold benefit for COVID-19-stricken India

The Actor’s Studio – with a South Asian-Canadian twist. Medical supplies from Canada arrive in India as COVID-19 cases, deaths surge “We’ll be talking about things from deep in our hearts.

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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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Nova Scotia reports one new death, 163 new cases of COVID-19

COVID-19 on Saturday and one more death — a man in his 70s in the central health zone.That death brings the total number of COVID-19-related fatalities in the province to 71.“Another family is suffering the loss of a loved one, and on behalf of all Nova Scotians, I want to offer my condolences,” said Premier Iain Rankin in a release. “Our province is at a serious point in the pandemic.“The actions of every single Nova Scotian are critical right now.”“Everyone has a role to play. So, let’s do it together.

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Covid: Delhi likely to get remaining 18 oxygen plants from France this month

New Delhi: The national capital has received three out of the 21 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plants from France and is likely to get the remaining later this month, officials said on Saturday.The three PSA oxygen plants donated by France have been installed at Satyawadi Raja Harishchandra Hospital in Narela, Ambedkar Hospital and Sanjay Gandhi Hospital."The Union Health Ministry and the Ministry of External Affairs are monitoring it.

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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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Medical supplies from Canada arrive in India as COVID-19 cases, deaths surge

Canadian Armed Forces have successfully touched down in Delhi with medical supplies as India struggles to contain a crippling second wave of COVID-19.Nadir Patel, Canada’s high commissioner to India, welcomed the first consignment of what he described as “urgently-needed” medical supplies including 25,000 vials of anti-viral remdesivir and 50 ventilators on Saturday.“Canada stands with our friend and partner India as we work to overcome the devastating impact of #COVID19,” he tweeted.Happening now: @canadianforces CC-150 Polaris lands in Delhi with first consignment of urgently-needed medical supplies including Remdesivir & ventilators.

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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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London, Ont., Beer Store temporarily closed after employee tests positive for COVID-19

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City of Winnipeg to close facilities, suspend programming amid May COVID-19 lockdown

The City of Winnipeg is responding to the latest COVID-19 provincial health orders by suspending Leisure Guide programming and closing the doors of city-owned facilities.Gyms, indoor pools, arenas and libraries owned by the City of Winnipeg closed after regular operations Friday night. Manitoba tightens COVID-19 restrictions, closing restaurants, patios, gyms, bars Recreation and leisure programs are suspended until further notice as well.At a Friday press conference, Manitoba’s chief public health officer Dr.

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Battle brews over fate of Enbridge Line 5 pipeline

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is ordering the shutdown of Enbridge’s cross-border Line 5 pipeline, which transports crude and natural gas liquids from Alberta through Michigan and the Straits of Mackinac to central Canada.

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New Brunswick reports another death, 8 new cases of COVID-19

COVID-19 on Saturday, as well as another death.The deceased person was reportedly in their 90s and was a resident of Pavillon Beau-Lieu, a special care home in Grand Falls currently experiencing an outbreak. Four people have died at the home since last Sunday.“Unfortunately, we have seen COVID-19 touch another New Brunswick family in the worst way,” said Health Minister Dorothy Shephard in a release.“We are saddened at this loss and on behalf of all New Brunswickers, I extend condolences to the family and friends of this individual.” COVID-19: New Brunswick reports 1 more death at special care home The new cases include two in Zone 1, the Moncton region, involving people under the age of 19.

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Karnataka logs 47,563 new COVID-19 cases, 482 deaths in last 24 hours

Karnataka on Saturday reported 47,563 new COVID19 cases, 482 deaths taking the total tally to 18,86,448 and the death toll to 18,286, the state health bulletin said. Today's count is slightly lower than yesterday's numbers.

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Haryana registers 14,667 new Covid-19 cases, 155 deaths in 24 hrs

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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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Covid-19: Uttarakhand govt revises RT-PCR testing charges. Check rates here

ANI reported. As per the orders, ₹400 will be charged when a sample is taken at a government hospital, while the same would cost ₹700 if the sample is sent by private hospitals to private labs.

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West Bengal reports 19,436 new COVID cases, 127 deaths in last 24 hours

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No violation of COVID-19 restrictions, lockdown be allowed: Punjab CM

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Goa COVID curfew from tomorrow: Groceries, liquor shops to remain open. Full list of curbs

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COVID-19 Indian variant spreads to neighbouring countries; detected in Lanka, Bangladesh

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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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Mumbai civic body is suppressing COVID-19 death toll: Fadnavis

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Maharashtra records 53,605 new Covid cases, 864 deaths in 24 hours

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Bangladesh extends closure of borders with India after COVID-19 Indian variant detected

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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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B.C. boundary towns struggle without Albertans during pandemic

COVID-19 travel checkpoints now in place on 4 B.C. highways COVID-19 seriously cut into international visits last year, so Coffman shut down for a couple of months.

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COVID-19: Quebec reports 958 new cases, 7 deaths as hospitalizations drop

COVID-19 Saturday and seven more virus-related deaths.It marks the sixth consecutive day that the daily tally of new infections has been under 1,000 as the province deals with the third wave of the pandemic.One of the seven deaths was recorded in the last 24 hours, and the others were retroactively reported from before May 6.

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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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Tamil Nadu logs biggest one-day spike of COVID-19 cases, deaths

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Madhya Pradesh: Covid-19 active cases cross 1-lakh-mark for first time

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh on Saturday reported 11,598 fresh coronavirus positive cases and 90 deaths, taking the tally of infections to 6,60,712 and the death toll to 6,334, the state health department said.For the first time, the count of active cases in Madhya Pradesh crossed the one lakh mark to reach 1,02,486.A total of 4,445 patients were discharged from hospitals in the last 24 hours, taking the count of recoveries in Madhya Pradesh to 5,51,892, the department said.With 1,706 new cases, Indore's caseload went up to 1,25,153 while that of Bhopal rose to 1,02,776 with the addition of 1,561 cases.Indore and Bhopal each reported seven COVID-19 deaths, taking the toll to 1,176 and 788 respectively, officials said.Indore is now left with

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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-19 variant first found in U.K. accounts for 70% of cases in Pakistan: researchers

coronavirus variant first discovered in the United Kingdom now accounts for up to 70 per cent of COVID-19 infections across Pakistan, a research centre studying the disease in the country said on Saturday.The country has imposed strict nationwide restrictions in the lead up to the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr next week in a bid to control a spike in cases, including banning public transport over the holiday period.“There is a 60 per cent to 70 per cent prevalence of the UK variant in Pakistan (today),” Professor Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Chaudhry, director at the International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, told Reuters, adding that this figure was 2 per cent in January.

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Moscow Olympic gold medallist and former hockey coach MK Kaushik dies of Covid

New Delhi: Former India hockey player and coach M K Kaushik on Saturday died after battling COVID-19 for the past three weeks.He was 66 and survived by his son and wife.Kaushik, a member of the 1980 Moscow Olympics gold-medal winning Indian team, had tested positive for COVID-19 on April 17 and was admitted to a nursing home here."He was shifted to ventilator this morning but passed away just now," his son Ehsan told PTI.Kaushik had coached both the senior men and women's teams.

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Fungal infection cases rising in second Covid wave, warn Maharashtra, Gujarat doctors

₹9,000 per day."Dr Hetal Marfatia, professor and head of the ENT department at the government-run KEM hospital in Mumbai, said a surge in mucormycosis cases is being witnessed in the last two weeks.

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Uttar Pradesh logs 26,847 fresh Covid-19 cases, 298 deaths in 24 hours

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Govt exempts toll fee on tankers carrying liquid medical oxygen amid Covid surge

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Uttar Pradesh fighting Covid effectively despite being most populous state: Yogi Adityanath

ANI.The chief minister also highlighted that as per the experts' predictions on the rise of Covid-19 cases in the state, UP reported 26,000 new cases on 8 May, Saturday. He said that the prediction pointed at a spike of 1 lakh positive cases per day from May 5."It means our COVID strategy and management is successful.

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Telangana logs 5,186 COVID-19 cases, 38 deaths

HYDERABAD : Telangana on Saturday reported 5,186 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to over 4.92 lakh while the toll rose to 2,704 with 38 more casualties. Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) accounted for the most number of cases with 904, followed by Rangareddy (399) and Medchal Malkajgiri (366), a government bulletin said.

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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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