MOSCOW : Comments by a senior U.S. official and moves by Britain towards the possible fast-tracking of COVID-19 vaccines show the West now accepts Russia was right to approve a vaccine as early as August, a Russian official said on Monday.Russia granted regulatory approval to a COVID-19 vaccine this month after less than two months of human testing, prompting some Western experts to question its safety and efficacy.The head of the U.S.

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coronavirus vaccine and had experienced no side-effects. This was reported by news agency TASS.

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By year-end, 1 in 5 Americans at risk of being infected by covid: Ex-FDA head

coronavirus vaccine is unlikely to be available for widespread use this year, and more than 20% of the U.S. population could be infected with Covid-19 by year-end based on current spread rates, Gottlieb said on CBS’s “Face the Nation" on Sunday.“People are exhausted," he said.

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Premier League clubs 'to be forced to play fixtures' if squads suffer Covid-19 outbreak

Premier League clubs have been warned that squad outbreaks of Covid-19 will not result in postponed matches this season.

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Bolton and Manchester on 'red alert' as coronavirus cases hit five-month high

Five Greater Manchester boroughs have been placed on 'red alert' after the highest number of coronavirus cases in a single day since the height of the pandemic in April.

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Has Malaysia's AirAsia found the blueprint for airlines to survive covid-19?

SINGAPORE : Malaysia's AirAsia is hoping a "super app" they are developing during the Covid 19-enforced travel hiatus, will help it recover from the devastation to its business caused by the coronavirus.

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Tokyo Olympics will go ahead 'with or without Covid': Official

'Monumental task' Coates said the Japanese government "haven't dropped the baton at all" following the postponement, despite the "monumental task" of putting the event back a year."Before Covid, (IOC president) Thomas Bach said this is the best prepared Games we've ever seen, the venues were almost all finished, they are now finished, the village is amazing, all the transport arrangements, everything is fine," he said."Now it's been postponed by one year, that's presented a monumental task in terms of re-securing all the venues...

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‘Australia needs some hope’: PM expects to receive covid vaccine within months

SYDNEY : Australia expects to receive its first batches of a potential COVID-19 vaccine in January, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday, as the number of new daily infections in the country's virus hotspot fell to a 10-week low.Morrison said his government has struck a deal with CSL Ltd to manufacture two vaccines - one developed by rival AstraZeneca and Oxford University, and another developed in CSL's own labs with the University of Queensland."Australia needs some hope," Morrison told reporters in Canberra.

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Australia expects to receive doses of potential COVID-19 vaccine early next year

COVID-19 vaccine in January, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday, as the number of new daily infections in the country’s virus hotspot fell to a 10-week low.Morrison said his government has struck a deal with CSL Ltd to manufacture two vaccines — one developed by rival AstraZeneca and Oxford University, and another developed in CSL’s own labs with the University of Queensland. COVID-19 vaccine task force members have declared 18 conflicts of interests so far “Australia needs some hope,” Morrison told reporters in Canberra.

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Australia to provide funding worth $1.2 bn for two potential COVID-19 vaccines

CANBERRA : Australia on Monday announced that it had struck supply and production agreements with pharmaceutical companies worth 1.7 billion Australian dollars (USD 1.2 billion) over two potential COVID-19 vaccines.Under the agreement, Britain's University of Oxford in collaboration with AstraZeneca and Australia's University of Queensland working with CSL will provide more than 84.8 million vaccine doses for Australia's population of 26 million people, almost entirely manufactured in the Australian city of Melbourne, a government statement said.Australians would have access to 3.8 million doses of the University of Oxford vaccine in January and February, it said.Prime Minister Scott Morrison said both vaccines would need to be proven safe

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Unlock 4.0 | Delhi Metro—memories from pre-covid times

chapati. Sensing my curiosity, she looked at me and said they had to leave early in the morning, so she had prepared it in a jiffy.Another time, a middle-aged woman reprimanded a girl who was combing her hair.

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UNICEF to lead global procurement, supply of Covid-19 vaccines

UNICEF) is the world's largest single vaccine buyer, procuring more than 2 billion doses of various vaccines annually for routine immunisation and outbreak response on behalf of nearly 100 countries.With several vaccine candidates showing promise, the UNICEF, in collaboration with the Revolving Fund of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), will lead efforts to procure and supply doses of COVID-19 vaccines on behalf of the COVAX Global Vaccines Facility for 92 low and lower middle-income countries, whose vaccine purchases will be supported by the mechanism.The UNICEF will also serve as procurement coordinator to support purchases by 80 higher-income economies, which have expressed their intent to participate in the COVAX Facility and

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Wanuskewin Heritage Park reopens after being temporarily closed for roughly 6 months

Wanuskewin Hertitage Park featured visitors in it for the first time since March. The park temporarily closed its doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic and renovations.The renos are part of a $40 million project that is nearly complete.

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B.C. nurse joins growing list of so-called COVID-19 long haulers

Provincial health officials routinely report on the thousands of COVID-19 patients who are considered recovered after contracting the virus in B.C.

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Out of the box: Umps eject Nats GM Rizzo from luxury suite

Now this was an out-of-the-box ejection.Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo was tossed for yelling at umpires from a luxury suite in Atlanta on Sunday, with longtime crew chief Joe West saying, “enough is enough.”“I wouldn’t take that from a player. I wouldn’t take that from a manager,” West told The Associated Press.

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There are four new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand today.

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‘I’ve progressed very, very slowly’: B.C. COVID-19 ‘long-hauler’ shares recovery story

COVID-19 cases British Columbia continues to accelerate, the death toll has, mercifully, wound down to a trickle.But what happens to the survivors? Many people recover completely, but there’s another group — known as COVID-19 “long-haulers” that are living with chronic symptoms months after tests reveal they’re virus-free. Risk of never fully recovering after coronavirus ‘very real,’ scientists say A U.S.

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Maruti shifts gears as covid hits sales

Enthused by the potential of the Indian market, Osamu Suzuki, chairman, Suzuki Motor, announced in 2018 that the company expects annual sales in India to grow to 10 million vehicles by 2030, with Suzuki controlling half of the market. This led the automaker to invest in a new plant in Gujarat with a capacity of 750,000 vehicles a year.

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Banff hit hard by pandemic but the tourist town pushes on

Coronavirus: What does Banff look like without international tourism? “Everyone has been suffering,” said Andre Quenneville, the resort’s general manager.“Our number are down for sure. It’s mostly Calgarians, Edmontonians.”Banff’s tourism industry has been hit hard by COVID-19 travel restrictions.Mt.

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Canada adds 400 coronavirus cases, 2 deaths on Sunday

COVID-19 Sunday as people across Canada celebrated the Labour Day long weekend.And as schools of all levels prepare to reopen over the coming days and weeks, the country’s top doctor said that younger adults make up the majority of cases.“In terms of age, the trend of increased disease activity among younger individuals has continued for many weeks, with people under 40 years of age accounting for over 62 per cent of cases in the latest data reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada,” Dr. Theresa Tam said in a statement.

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Thousands tried to visit Canada despite COVID-19 border closure

New figures released by the Canada Border Services Agency shows thousands of foreign nationals tried to enter Canada despite the border being closed to non-essential travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mike Le Couteur reports.

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COVID-19 Pandemic: Canada’s tourist ghost-towns

The loss of foreign nationals due to COVID-19 and the Canada-U.S. border closure is driving a downward trend regarding tourism, particularly in Banff, Alberta. Jayme Doll reports.

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Vernon pipe band takes practice on the road to entertain seniors during pandemic

For the last several months residents at Vernon seniors homes have been treated to music courtesy of the Kalamalka Highlanders Pipe Band.Like others with musical gifts, the band has been using their talents to entertain seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic.Instead of their typical Thursday night practice, the group has been playing socially-distanced concerts outside different seniors facilities each week.The tradition started when the group went to play outside the home of a band member’s grandmother.“They seemed to really enjoy it so we just carried on,” drummer Sharon Morrison said.Residents typically watch from outside or on their balconies.“We have such fun doing it,” Morrison said.“It is so lovely to see these people being able to tap

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Quebec’s COVID-19 tally rises again, with 205 new cases reported

With the uptick in coronavirus cases in the province, health authorities are warning that more cases mean more potential outbreaks. Some fear things could get worse very quickly before they get better. Global’s Phil Carpenter has the story.

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Coronavirus case identified at Edinburgh school as pupils told to self-isolate

Edinburgh school has been linked to new coronavirus cases as a second pupil tests positive. Gracemount High School has confirmed a case of Covid-19 with contact tracing measures now in place.

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1 killed following shooting at Polk County apartment complex, deputies say

A 19-year-old man was killed following a shooting in Polk County, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies took into custody Brian Medeiros after an incident that happened at the Landing at Four Corners apartment complex, deputies said.Speaking at a press conference, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the victim “dropped acid,” according to the victim’s friends, at a Best Western nearby and left the hotel at 4 a.m. before ending up at the apartment complex around 6 a.m.The victim, who was unarmed, eventually grabbed the shoulder of Medeiros, a resident at the apartment, who was walking his dog, Judd said.

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Strictly Come Dancing in chaos as 'crew member diagnosed with Covid-19'

Strictly Come Dancing has been thrown into chaos after a crew member has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus. The show recently announced the line-up for the 2020 series, set to start next month.According to The Sun, panic soon spread among the professional dancers who were due to start filming in the studios tomorrow.The publication revealed that the lighting expert had worked on the dance competition's set for several days prior to taking the test.

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Strictly Come Dancing in crisis after crew member tests positive for Covid-19

STRICTLY Come Dancing was thrown into disarray tonight after a TV crew member tested positive for coronavirus. Panic spread among the pro dancers, including Katya Jones, who were due to start filming in the studios tomorrow.

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Olympia High School going to online learning for 2 weeks after positive COVID-19 tests

Olympia High School will shift the entire school to LaunchEd@Home learning for the next two weeks after several positive COVID-19 cases were confirmed and connected through Florida Department of Health contract tracing, according to an announcement from Orange County Public Schools. All 922 face-to-face students and 190 staff members will return to campus on Monday, Sept.

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'Tenet' brings in $20.2M Labor Day weekend as Americans return to theaters

NEW YORK (AP) - In a litmus test for American moviegoing in the pandemic, Christopher Nolan's “Tenet” brought in an estimated $20.2 million through the holiday weekend in U.S. and Canadian theaters.The result could be greeted as either the rejuvenation of U.S.

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Limo companies struggling during pandemic say Edmonton fees crippling industry

Low sales, fewer customers creating dire situation for Alberta small businesses: CFIB “It’s disappointing. It’s deflating,” said Suzan Burtic, who owns Legends Limousine with her husband Liveu.“I’m angry.

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Fair City returns to Irish screens reflecting life with Covid-19

Fair City has trended across social media in Ireland as the soap made a return to television screens this evening.

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2.6 magnitude earthquake followed by 3.4 near San Leandro

SAN LEANDRO, Calif. - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.4 struck about 1.75 miles east/southeast of San Leandro at 11:43 a.m.

Coronavirus may have cancelled Labour Day parades, but some unions will be picketing

Labour Day to celebrate workers’ rights will commemorate the event differently this year as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to put the brakes on mass gatherings.John Cartwright is among those whose plans were dashed by public health measures meant to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. The president of the Toronto and York Region Labour Council said he has been taking part in Labour Day marches for 40 years.“This is the first time in 140 years that we will not be taking to the streets in the city of Toronto,” Cartwright said in an interview.

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Coronavirus: U.K. health secretary ‘concerned’ about jump in COVID-19 cases

British health secretary Matt Hancock said a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases was concerning, after 2,988 cases were recorded on Sunday.

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Nick Cordero, Canadian actor who died from COVID-19, to get online memorial tribute

Nick Cordero, the Canadian stage icon who died from COVID-19 in July, is set to air on a new streaming platform Sunday night.The tribute, which is free to watch via Broadway On Demand at 7 p.m. EDT, will feature appearances from some of Cordero’s former castmates, as well as commentary from his friends and family and photos and videos documenting his life and impact.Born in Hamilton, Ont., Cordero began his career performing in Toronto and later on cruise ships before moving to the U.S.

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‘The elephant in the room’: Anxiety and mental health as B.C. kids head back to school

COVID-19.“It’s really nerve-wracking because no one really knows what’s going on,” she told Global News.“My sister has asthma. I want to go to school and get my education and be able to be social, but I have to protect her and my household, so not being able to go out is just difficult, but it’s necessary.” Coronavirus: Kids are going back to school.

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Saskatchewan reports 8 new coronavirus cases, no new recoveries

coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the provincial total to 1,651 cases.Of the new cases, three are in the Saskatoon area, two are in central-east Saskatchewan, one case is in the northwest, one in Regina and one in the southeast. Coronavirus case in Parkridge Centre nursing home in Saskatoon: SHA No new recoveries were reported Sunday.

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Health officials warn of 3 new possible COVID-19 exposures at Vancouver bars

B.C. tightens bars and nightclubs as new coronavirus cases top 30 againThe health authority says the potential exposures are all considered “low risk” but that anyone who was at the bars at the dates and times listed below should monitor themselves for symptoms of the virus.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] List of recent coronavirus exposures reported in B.C.

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Florida death toll from COVID-19 passes 12K milestone

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida has now surpassed 12,000 deaths linked to the coronavirus, according to data released by state health officials on Sunday. The milestone was reached after the state added 38 more people to the grim tally.With more than 2,500 new cases reported Sunday, Florida has recorded more than 646,000 cases of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic six months ago.

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Nearly 3,000 new cases of coronavirus confirmed in UK in last 24 hours - highest daily total in more than three months

Covid-19 in the last 24 hours has jumped to almost 3,000. According to the latest official figures, as of 9am on Sunday there were 2,988 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus - a sharp spike from yesterday's figure of 1,813.Today's figures are the highest recorded since May 22.

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'Tenet' tallies $20.2M as Americans step back into theaters

NEW YORK – In a litmus test for American moviegoing in the pandemic, Christopher Nolan's “Tenet” brought in an estimated $20.2 million through the holiday weekend in U.S. and Canadian theaters.The result could be greeted as either the rejuvenation of U.S.

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Three more schools in Greater Glasgow area hit with Covid-19 outbreaks

coronavirus have been recorded at three more schools in the Greater Glasgow area. NHS Test and Protect staff are working to contact those who have been in close contact with pupils and teachers at St Aloysius' College, Braidbar Primary School in East Renfrewshire and Johnstone High School in Renfrewshire.

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Another Renfrewshire high school confirms a Covid-19 case as the tally of schools affected reaches eight

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Pandemic trace and protect experts have this weekend been dealing with a Covid-19 positive case at Johnstone High School.NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde confirmed this evening that public health officials had been called into the Beith Road school in a bid to identify all those who had been in close contact with the infected person.They did not however reveal if it was a child or a member of staff at the school who had contracted the virus.All close contacts have been asked to self isolate under the test, trace and protect strategy, while all other staff and pupils have been instructed to attend school as normal tomorrow.This includes siblings of those

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Peterborough not for profits still in need of support

Tricia Mason looks at the work these charities have done during the COVID-19 crisis and the level of need heading into a possible second wave.

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Universities find sewage water holds real promise as early detection system for COVID-19

FILE - An aerial view of the East Bay Municipal Utility District Wastewater Treatment Plant on April 29, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Days after he crossed the country to start college, Ryan Schmutz received a text message from Utah State University: COVID-19 had been detected at his dorm.Within 10 minutes, he dropped the crepes he was making and was whisked away by bus to a testing site.“We didn’t even know they were testing,” said Schmutz, who is 18 and from Omaha, Nebraska.

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COVID-19 case confirmed at northwest Calgary high school

COVID-19 was confirmed at the school.A number of parents with students in Grade 10 and 11 at the high school have confirmed to Global News that they received a call from Health Link to notify them of the positive case, and to direct the students deemed close contacts to isolate.The school’s principal, Jana Macdonald, confirmed the case Saturday evening in a letter posted to the school’s website.“Our school remains open to in-person learning for all students, and we are working closely with AHS to ensure necessary measures continue to be in place to protect all staff and students,” Macdonald wrote in the letter.

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Bihar's COVID recovery rate rises to 88.24 pc

PATNA : The COVID-19 recovery rate in Bihar rose to 88.24 per cent on Sunday after 1,924 more people were cured of the disease, the health department said in a bulletin.The recovery rate was 88.01 per cent on Saturday.The state also reported 1,797 new cases of infection in the past 24 hours pushing the caseload to 1,47,657, while four fresh fatalities took the death toll to 754, the bulletin said.The number of people who have recovered from the contagion so far is 1,30,300.

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University Hospital Hairmyres staff thanked for their efforts during Covid-19

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Scotland’s Health Secretary was joined by the nation’s clinical director last week as they paid a visit to the town’s hospital.Health Secretary Jeane Freeman MSP, joined by National Clinical Director Jason Leitch, visited the University Hospital Hairmyres on (Monday, August 31) to thank staff for their efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic and to see how the hospital has changed as services recover.They toured different areas of the hospital, including the emergency department, the intensive treatment unit and ward 10 which was used to treat patients with Covid-19.Along the way, they took the opportunity to speak with frontline staff to hear about their

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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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