India's Covid-19 graph seems to be stabilising with less than 30,000 infections reported continuously for the last 13 days. The country saw 22,273 new cases in the last 24 hours.

As much as 79.16% of the new cases were reported from 10 states and UTs. Kerala reported the highest daily new cases at 5,397, followed by Maharashtra with 3,431 new cases.

West Bengal recorded 1,541 new cases.India's cumulative recoveries are also highest in the world, according to the government bulletin, as 97.5 lakh have been declared cured of the disease since the outbreak of the virus.

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As coronavirus vaccine rolls out, majority of Canadian optimistic about 2021: Ipsos

coronavirus vaccines already distributed throughout the country, Canadians are ready to put 2020 behind them and start fresh with a new year, according to a recent Ipsos poll.The poll, conducted by Ipsos exclusively for Global News, found that 72 per cent of Canadians feel optimistic about 2021.“If you’re an optimist about it, across the board, you see 2021 is just sunshine and roses. If you’re on the other side of it, you have deep skepticism about our ability to get back on track,” Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos, said.

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Increased testing needed as Africa sees rise in virus cases

DAKAR – As a result of holiday gatherings, African officials warn of a resurgence of COVID-19 on the continent and urge increased testing to combat it.The level of testing across the continent is considerably less than what health experts say is needed to effectively control the spread of the disease.Africa makes up about 3.3% of the global total of confirmed virus cases, but this is believed to be just a fraction of the actual cases on the continent of 1.3 billion people. When the pandemic began only two of Africa’s 54 countries had laboratories to test for the disease.

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Covid-19: Night curfew likely in Goa, says minister

Delhi to prevent the spread of COVID-19, a state minister said on Thursday.Health Minister Vishwajit Rane, however, did not specify when its implementation is likely to start.He said that he has discussed the issue with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.Also Read | The march of 2020 in 10 key long reads"I have spoken to the chief minister on imposing night curfew in the state on lines of the state of Delhi and Karnataka.

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What you need to know about allergic reactions to covid vaccines

Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE and another from Moderna Inc., have experienced fever, headache and pain at the site of the injection.

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Mark Wright says his closest friends and family have Covid and warns variant is 'rife'

Mark Wright says some of his closest friends and family members are currently suffering from coronavirus.

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Man Utd’s feelings towards Carabao Cup semi emerge after Man City’s Covid-19 outbreak

Manchester United's stance towards their Carabao Cup semi-final against Manchester City has emerged. The Etihad outfit had to call off their match against Everton on Monday night.It came after they announced a Covid-19 outbreak in the squad but have since returned no new cases.

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Brexit's choice for EU, UK: firm friends or nearby rivals

BRUSSELS – The New Year could finally bring a fresh start and a commitment to let bygones be bygones for Britain and the European Union. But don’t bet on it.The U.K.

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John Bishop describes COVID as ‘the worst illness I’ve ever had’

Comedian John Bishop has revealed that both he and his wife Melanie have tested positive for COVID-19.

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Fauci predicts U.S. will gain control of coronavirus pandemic by next autumn

Dr. Anthony Fauci, said on Wednesday he foresees America achieving enough collective COVID-19 immunity through vaccinations to regain “some semblance of normality” by autumn 2021, despite early setbacks in the vaccine rollout.Fauci made his remarks during an online discussion of the pandemic with California Governor Gavin Newsom, who announced at the outset that a more infectious coronavirus variant originally found in Britain has been detected in his state, a day after the first known U.S.

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McConnell blocks bid to immediately raise COVID-19 relief cheques from $600 to $2,000

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked a bid by Democrats to hold a vote to boost COVID-19 relief cheques from US$600 to US$2,000, despite President Donald Trump having urged Congress to do so when he signed a stimulus bill on Sunday.

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Concerns over record levels of Covid transmission in the community

The Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has said that, given the current record levels of transmission of Covid-19 in the community, every individual should consider themselves potentially infectious and behave accordingly.

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Trump push on $2K checks flops as GOP-led Senate won't vote

WASHINGTON – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell all but shut the door on President Donald Trump's push for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks, declaring Congress has provided enough pandemic aid as he blocked another attempt by Democrats to force a vote.The GOP leader made clear Wednesday he is unwilling to budge, despite political pressure from Trump and even some fellow Republican senators demanding action. Trump wants the recent $600 in aid increased threefold.

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Mutant covid-19 cases reach 25 in India: Health Ministry

UK variant genome of SARS-CoV-2 so far, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday after genome sequencing."Four new cases found by NIV, Pune and one new case sequenced in IGIB, Delhi.

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AstraZeneca and Oxford’s bumpy partnership hangs over covid vaccine’s future

Also Read | The march of 2020 in 10 key long readsThe partners have promised to distribute their vaccine in huge quantities and sell it cheaply throughout the pandemic. In the U.S., AstraZeneca expects to have data from a large American clinical trial to show to the Food and Drug Administration by February, said a person familiar with the trial.The partners hope for authorization across Europe by February, and a green light in Australia could also come soon, this person said.

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Pelosi likely speaker again, but might require high-wire act

WASHINGTON – There's little doubt that Nancy Pelosi will be reelected House speaker when the new Congress convenes Sunday. It could take a high-wire act for her to get there, largely thanks to the pandemic.The only woman in history to serve as speaker, the California Democrat has a reputation as a formidable vote-counter and wily deal-cutter.

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2020 finally ending, but New Year's revelries muted by virus

CANBERRA – This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and many people bidding farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget. Australia will be among the first nations to ring in 2021 because of its proximity to the International Date Line.

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Gators rattled: No. 8 Oklahoma routs Florida in Cotton Bowl

ARLINGTON, Texas – Spencer Rattler threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score, Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 186 yards and No. 8 Oklahoma beat 10th-ranked SEC runner-up Florida 55-20 on Wednesday night in the Cotton Bowl.Back in the same NFL stadium where 11 days earlier they won their sixth consecutive Big 12 title, the Sooners (9-2, No.

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Lake County announces new COVID-19 vaccination site

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A new coronavirus vaccination site was announced for Lake County.The Florida Department of Health said they will be administering vaccines to patients with appointments at the Cooper Memorial Library and Lake Sumter College.[TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Florida | Could $600 checks grow into $2,000 payments? | Casey Anthony files paperwork to open private investigation firm]After Thursday the site at the Cooper Memorial Library will close.The site will be moved to the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center.Health officials said when Lake County receives the second shipment of vaccinations they will be opening department of health sites up to walk-ins.

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Churches move traditional New Year's Eve Watch Night service online

PHILADELPHIA - Churches are moving the traditional New Year's Eve Watch Night service online this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch Night service. It’s held every New Year's Eve at Black churches everywhere and goes until the clock turns over to a new year.

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This is what New Year’s Eve looked like a year ago

It’s crazy to think that exactly a year ago, COVID-19 was barely a thought to any of us, and now, it’s seemingly almost all we can talk or think about.While there will still be some major celebrating going into 2021 (it’s safe to say we’re ALL over this year and ready to move on), it still won’t be anything like previous years of celebrating.So let’s take a trip down memory lane and see what the 2020 celebrations looked like a year ago.Cheers to a happier and healthier 2021!

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Covid-19 update: India records 21,821 new cases, recovery rate crosses 96%

Also Read | The march of 2020 in 10 key long reads"A total of 17,20,49,274 samples tested for covid-19 up to December 30.

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Nurse tests positive for Covid-19 eight days after getting first vaccine dose

A nurse tested positive for Covid-19 days after receiving the first of two doses of the Pfizer vaccine, according to reports.

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Coronavirus "ate through" healthy teen who died days after getting headache

A teenage girl with no underlying health issues died of coronavirus just days after complaining of headaches.

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China gives conditional approval to coronavirus vaccine made by Sinopharm

China has given conditional approval to a coronavirus vaccine developed by state-owned Sinopharm.The vaccine is the first one approved for general use in China.Chen Shifei, the deputy commissioner of China’s National Medical Products Administration, said at a news conference Thursday that the decision had been made the previous night. Canada still awaiting data from AstraZeneca as U.K.

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News Releases from Department of Health | Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest December 30, 2020

Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/108 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Statewide108 additional coronavirus cases were reported today. This report includes cases up until Monday at 11:59 p.m.

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Wisconsin hospital employee 'intentionally' removed COVID-19 vaccine from refrigeration

A Wisconsin-based hospital on Wednesday said an employee who removed 57 vials of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine from the refrigerator earlier this week which resulted in 500 doses being discarded, acted intentionally. In a statement to Fox News, Advocate Aurora Health said it was led to believe the act was an error, but the employee in question "today acknowledged that they intentionally removed the vaccine from refrigeration." The employee is no longer with the company, it said. "We continue to believe that vaccination is our way out of the pandemic," the company said.

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China gives conditional approval to covid vaccine for general use

This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.Click here to read the Mint ePaperMint is now on Telegram.

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Night curfew in Delhi ahead of New Year amid new Covid-19 virus scare

Also Read | The march of 2020 in 10 key long readsThe Union Health Ministry has asked all states to keep a strict vigil on New Year celebrations that could be potential COVID-19 super-spreader events and also to curb crowding as a precautionary measure during the winter season.In a letter to states and Union Territories, Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan stated that the number of active COVID-19 cases has been declining steadily in the country for the last three-and-half months.India suspended all flights coming from the UK from the midnight of December 23 till January 7 following the detection of the mutated strain of the SARS-CoV-2 in that country.Click here to read the Mint ePaperMint is now on Telegram.

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Aurora Grafton: Discarded COVID-19 vaccine incident was intentional

GRAFTON - More than 500 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine had to be "discarded" after they were removed from a pharmacy refrigerator at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton on Saturday, Dec. 26 in an intentional act, officials said in an update Wednesday, Dec.

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Wisconsin health worker fired after ‘intentionally’ spoiling COVID-19 vaccine doses

coronavirus vaccine from a pharmacy refrigerator, forcing more than 500 doses to be thrown out.Advocate Aurora Health said in a statement that the individual admitted to their action on Wednesday after the company was led to believe the incident, which happened last weekend, was due to human error.“We are more than disappointed that this individual’s actions will result in a delay of more than 500 people receiving their vaccine,” the company said.“This was a violation of our core values, and the individual is no longer employed by us.” ‘Falling far behind’: Biden criticizes pace of U.S. coronavirus vaccine roll out The company said it has notified “appropriate authorities” for further investigation.

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Apple, TikTok remove Vybe Together party app amid coronavirus pandemic

coronavirus pandemic has been removed from the Apple app store and TikTok.Apple confirmed to Global News on Wednesday that the application, called Vybe Together, has been removed from its store. Canada shatters record for new coronavirus cases as new travel rules are announced Vybe Together reacted to the news on Instagram.“App Store took us down!!! We will be back!!” the page, which had nearly 900 followers Wednesday evening reads.

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Coronavirus: People flying into Canada will soon be facing tough new measures

Ottawa is rolling out new rules requiring all air travellers to test negative for COVID-19 before landing here. Aaron McArthur has more on that and the current COVID-19 picture across the country.

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UK becomes first country to green-ight AstraZeneca COVID vaccine

The United Kingdom today became the first country to approve the AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, and its vaccine advisory group also recommended spacing out doses of it and the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to allow greater numbers of high-risk people to be vaccinated.

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New rules require international travellers to provide negative COVID-19 test

The federal government announced that it plans to make Canadians that travel outside the country provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test three days before boarding their plane. Jenna Freeman reports

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Family goes public, questions treatment after LTC death at Niagara Falls home

COVID-19 outbreak.“It was distressing to see,” explained Jennifer Penney who is currently in isolation.Penney’s mother Yvette Brauch died on Boxing Day. She had COVID-19 and family got to Oakwood Park Lodge in enough time to say goodbye to the 81-year old, who family members say was a kind, selfless woman who enjoyed cake decorating and sewing.“I couldn’t even talk to her to say one last goodbye,” added Penney’s son Gibson.

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Vaccinated US nurse contracts covid-19, expert says Pfizer shot needed more time to work:Report

Also Read | The march of 2020 in 10 key long reads"Based on our Phase 3 safety and efficacy study, the vaccine provides some protection against COVID-19 within about 10 days of the first dose and substantially boosted after the second dose, supporting the need for a 2-dose vaccination series", it said."Individuals may have contracted disease prior to or right after vaccination", the statement added.Matthew W., 45, a nurse at two different local hospitals, said in a Facebook post on December 18 that he had received the Pfizer vaccine, telling the ABC News affiliate that his arm was sore for a day but that he had suffered no other side-effects.Six days later on Christmas Eve, he became sick after working a shift in the COVID-19 unit, the

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L.A. sheriff reports 235 arrests enforcing COVID-19 restrictions

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department made 235 arrests over the course of December in a targeted effort to enforce coronavirus restrictions as the region continues to see a dangerous surge in COVID-19 cases, officials said Wednesday. Sheriff Alex Villanueva said his agency has targeted underground parties -- also known as "super-spreader" events.

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Tesco to the rescue as supermarket giant offers to help deliver Oxford Covid vaccine

Covid jabs with refrigerated lorries and warehouses to help millions of people to receive the vaccine, reports say. The supermarket giant's subsidiary Best Food Logistics has spare capacity as thousands of restaurants and pubs are shut and are seeking to put their facilities to use.The Oxford University/AstraZeneca vaccine must be stored in a fridge, meaning the right supply chain is crucial.Matt Hancock, Health Secretary, said 530,000 doses of the Astra jab will be available from Monday for priority groups, including those over 80, care home residents and health and care workers.

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COVID-19 grounded flights in Dallas resume after air traffic control cleaning

Flights in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, area have restarted after being temporarily halted as the local air traffic control center underwent cleaning related to COVID-19. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) coronavirus map, the Fort Worth Air Route Traffic Control Center underwent cleaning from 3 p.m.

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Minnesota Democratic state senators under fire for planned swearing-in event despite COVID-19 restrictions

A planned in-person inauguration ceremony for several freshman Democratic state senators in Minnesota drew bipartisan criticism this week after a permit detailing the event appeared to show violations of Gov.Tim Walz’s executive order barring outdoor gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic. The state’s department of administration granted a permit request filed by the Muslim American Society of Minnesota for an event entitled "Inauguration Day of MN Senators." The Jan.

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New Year Honours list 2021 in full - Lewis Hamilton, Craig David and Covid heroes

Seven-time Formula One winner Lewis Hamilton and actress Sheila Hancock lead a rollcall of stars of screen, music and sport receiving gongs in the New Year Honours List.

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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

Covid-19 update: India reports less than 30,000 cases for 13 days in row

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