In the United States, COVID-19 vaccination rates are on a worrying decline, dropping twenty percent in the last week alone. As Jennifer Johnson reports, as more Americans opt out of getting a shot, it’s causing a huge obstacle for the new Biden Administration to reach herd immunity by July.

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Immunity to COVID-19 could last for years, new studies suggest

LOS ANGELES - Immunity created after being infected with COVID-19, in addition to getting vaccinated, could last in the body for years, according to two new studies published this month. In both studies, one published in the journal "Nature" and the other published online at BioRxiv, authors noted that memory B cells were largely responsible for creating a longer immune response and subsequent immune memory to prevent future infection from COVID-19 and other variants for longer than 6-12 months. "The data suggest that immunity in convalescent individuals will be very long-lasting and that convalescent individuals who receive available mRNA vaccines will produce antibodies and memory B cells that should be protective against circulating

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US and India united in tackling Covid-19: Blinken during Jaishankar visit

United States and India are united in trying to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic together and Washington wants to make sure it takes action to help India with its coronavirus crisis.Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, who has spent the past week in the United States seeking help amid a devastating second wave of infections at home, told reporters while standing with Blinken at the State Department that India is grateful to the United States for strong support and solidarity."In the earlier days of Covid, India was there for the United States - something we will never forget," Blinken said.

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Ontario won’t say how many AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine are at risk of expiring

With about 45,000 doses of AstraZeneca in its stockpile due to expire on Monday, the Ontario Government won’t say how many are at risk of spoiling. While tens of thousands of doses are potentially at risk of being wasted, that isn’t the only supply issue for people Ontarians looking for their second dose.

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Alberta infectious disease experts respond to COVID-19 vaccine questions

COVID-19 vaccine in the coming weeks.

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Lethbridge woman told to get vaccinated against COVID-19 when trying to get tetanus shot

A Lethbridge woman says Alberta Health Services recently recommended she get a tetanus shot for a bite wound. As Erik Bay reports, the woman says she went for her shot and was told to get her COVID-19 vaccine instead.

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CDC loosens COVID-19 mask guidance for summer campers

authorized the Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds earlier this month.About 2.5 million of the roughly 17 million U.S. kids in that age group have gotten at least one shot.

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Ontario pharmacies brace for busy weekend as they race to use all expiring AstraZeneca vaccines

COVID-19 vaccines set to expire in three days.Quality checks held up the delivery of thousands of shots well into Thursday, as the province worked to redistribute a stockpile of 45,000 doses expiring on Monday and 10,000 more expiring in June.Approximately 31,600 doses had been delivered to pharmacies on Thursday, according to the province, with 11,500 doses already administered. The rest of the doses were expected to be delivered by the end of the day Friday.The head of the Ontario Pharmacy Association said participating pharmacies would work hard over the weekend to avoid wastage, with three full days left to complete the vaccinations.

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60 per cent of eligible Albertans vaccinated against COVID-19, next reopening stage could begin June 10

COVID-19 vaccines, the province announced on Friday.That means Stage 2 of Alberta’s “Open for Summer” plan could begin on June 10. Hospitalizations would need to be below 500 and declining for that to go forward.“With our vaccination program protecting more Albertans every day and fewer Albertans in hospital due to COVID-19, we are on the right track to a safe reopening,” Premier Jason Kenney said in a news release.

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COVID-19: What Ontario’s shortened dosage interval means for London and Middlesex County

COVID-19 vaccine doses is a cause for celebration, the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) says residents should “temper expectations” for when those intervals will be shortened locally.On Friday, the province announced plans to push forward with second doses of the vaccines with priority given to those 80 and up. 2nd COVID-19 shots in Ontario to be accelerated, shorten dosage interval Officials said the interval between doses could be as short as 28 days and that those 80 and up could start rescheduling their second shots on May 31.Following the announcement, the MLHU said it remains unclear when local residents in that age band could start doing the same.Associate medical officer of health Dr.

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COVID-19: Rise of B.1.617 variant could mean trouble for B.C.’s reopening plan: expert

COVID-19 variant first identified in India could threaten to derail B.C.’s reopening plans.Data released this week by the B.C. Centre for Disease Control showed that as of May 15, the B.1.617 variant accounted for seven per cent of cases in B.C., up from four per cent the week prior and two per cent the week before that.

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COVID-19: 32 new cases in London-Middlesex, 13 in Sarnia-Lambton

Thirty-two new COVID-19 cases have been reported in the London-Middlesex region, the Middlesex-London Health Unit reported Friday.At the same time, the province announced it would be shortening the interval between doses of the vaccine, starting with people aged 80-plus next week. Local officials, however, say they’re still trying to get first doses to all of those who are currently eligible.Friday’s update brings the region’s pandemic case tally to 12,157, of which 11,563 have resolved, an increase of 87 from the day before.

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N.B. reports 9 new COVID-19 cases, vaccination rates increasing among long-term care staff

The two cases in Zone 6 (Bathurst region) are travel related.The number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick is 2,181. Since Thursday, three people have recovered for a total of 1,998 recoveries.There have been 43 deaths, and the number of active cases is 139.

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Japan extends COVID emergency for much of country

Japan today extended its COVID-19 state of emergency for Tokyo and eight prefectures for another 3 weeks, hoping to get virus levels down to a manageable level ahead of the Olympics in late July.

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COVID-19 vaccinations increase in US, but unevenly

Vaccination rates for American adults continue to increase across the United States, but progress is uneven, with Southern states lagging.

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Anti-COVID-lockdown rallies in Kitchener and Waterloo produce more than two dozen fines: Redman

COVID-19 lockdown at rallies in the area are racking up some serious fines, Waterloo Region Chair Karen Redman said during her enforcement update.She told reporters on Friday that Waterloo Regional Police have issue 26 tickets under either the Reopening Ontario Act or the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act this month at rallies in Kitchener and Waterloo.

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Nova Scotia announces phased COVID-19 reopening plan, some schools to resume in-person learning

Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin announced on Friday a multi-phase plan to reopen the province as more residents get fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Half of Simcoe Muskoka’s population has received 1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine, while 5.6 per cent of the population has been inoculated with both necessary doses, according to data from the local public health unit.The regional milestone comes the same day that Ontario announced it was ahead of schedule in meeting its target of immunizing 65 per cent of adults with a first dose by the end of May.

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COVID-19 Scan for May 28, 2021

Hospitalization, hypoxemia, pneumonia, and other complications were found more in children who contracted COVID-19 than in those who had seasonal flu, according to a study today in Pediatrics.The researchers drew from databases in France, Germany, Spain, Sout

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Over 300,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines administered in Waterloo Region

COVID-19 vaccines administered in Waterloo Region.The region’s COVID-19 vaccine administration task force reported Friday that there been a total of 304,628 doses administered, 5,527 more than it reported a day earlier.

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‘We don’t see that’: Kenney’s response to question about significant COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Alberta

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney responds to a question about the possibility of significant COVID-19 hesitancy in the province.

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Kenney says announcement on COVID-19 vaccine second doses coming next week after NACI update

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says an announcement on the province’s plans to roll out second-dose COVID-19 vaccines will be coming next week after the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) update saying second doses should be offered as soon as possible with increased supply.

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Kenney asks Albertans to get COVID-19 vaccine information from official sources, not Facebook

Premier Jason Kenney asks Albertans who are getting their COVID-19 vaccine information from “what people posted on Facebook” to look at the official sources.

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Manitobans who got 1st COVID-19 shot on or before April 3 now eligible for 2nd dose

COVID-19 vaccine.Anyone who received a Pfizer or Moderna vaccination on or before April 3 is now eligible for full immunization. Manitoba won’t meet COVID 19 vaccine milestone due to delayed shipments, officials say Health officials have said those making appointments need to know which vaccine they first received, and the date the dose was given.

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Mumabi: Free, walk-in Covid vaccination for students going to study abroad, says Aaditya Thackeray

Covid vaccine doses will be administered at Rajawadi, Cooper, and Kasturba centres on May 31, June 1 and June 2, respectively."For students who have received confirmation of admission in universities abroad & require vaccines for the same, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has arranged free, walk-in vaccination this coming Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (31st May, 1st, 2nd June) at 3 centres- Rajawadi, Cooper & Kasturba," the Maharashtra cabinet leader said.For students who have received confirmation of admission in universities abroad & require vaccines for the same, the @mybmc has arranged free, walk in vaccination this coming Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (31st May, 1st, 2nd June) at 3 centres- Rajawadi, Cooper & Kasturba (1/n)The

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Delhi govt floats global expression of interest for Covid-19 vaccine

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Ontario officials discuss guidelines for booking 2nd COVID-19 vaccine appointment

Ontario officials on Friday explained how residents can book their second COVID-19 vaccine.

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Another 3,400 COVID-19 vaccinations given in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph

COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in the region as of Friday morning.This is an increase of 3,414 doses from what was reported the previous day. 2nd COVID-19 shots in Ontario to be accelerated, shorten dosage interval Public health reports that 154,338 people have now been vaccinated, having received at least one dose, which translates into 60.4 per cent of the eligible population.

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Manitoba won’t meet COVID 19 vaccine milestone due to delayed shipments, officials say

COVID-19 vaccines means that there will be a delay in hitting a major milestone.Johanu Botha, who is on the team organizing vaccine distribution, says they now expect 70 per cent of Manitobans aged 12 and up to get a dose by the end of June.

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Bharat Biotech supplied over 2.75 crore covaxin doses to Central Govt: Union Health Ministry

New Delhi: Bharat Biotech has supplied over 2.75 crores doses of covaxin to central government and states/UTs have a balance of over 55 lakhs doses as on Friday, the union health ministry said.Amidst reports of shortage of covaxin across states, the central government said that current production capacity of indigenously developed Covaxin vaccine will be doubled by May-June 2021 and then increased nearly 6-7 folds by July - August 2021 i.e. increasing the production from 1 crore vaccine doses in April, 2021 to 6-7 crore vaccine doses month in July – August.

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Ontario to accelerate 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shots, shorten dosage interval

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Friday that the province is pushing forward with second COVID-19 vaccinations, due to a stable supply of vaccines, and will begin by prioritizing those aged 80 and older.

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Quebec announces 419 new COVID-19 cases as health restrictions ease

Quebec restaurant terraces reopen as curfew lifts Quebec Premier Francois Legualt took to social media to thank Quebecers for their efforts and sacrifices over the last 15 months.“It’s thanks to you that we got through this third wave that has been so devastating elsewhere,” he wrote in French in a Facebook post.

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COVID-19: Doug Ford defends not reopening Ontario schools, trying to get general ‘consensus’

COVID-19 pandemic.Ford’s stance comes despite admitting his chief medical officer of health supports the decision to reopen schools, despite modelling suggesting the province could see an increase in cases by six to 11 per cent.However, the province’s science advisory table has said that increase would be “manageable.”“… That could equal to thousands of cases.

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COVID-19: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on May 28

COVID-19 pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Friday:The Ontario government says it is pushing forward with second COVID-19 vaccinations, due to a stable supply of vaccines, prioritizing those aged 80 and older.

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Ontario to shorten interval for 2nd COVID-19 dose for a two-dose summer: Doug Ford

The Ontario government rolls out new accelerated schedule for second doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Doug Ford said Ontarians will have a two-dose summer. Kamil Karamali has the details.

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Biden to celebrate progress made against COVID-19, salute military families ahead of Memorial Day weekend

HAMPTON, Va. - President Joe Biden on Friday is set to celebrate progress made in the fight against COVID-19 and deliver remarks saluting military families in Virginia ahead of Memorial Day weekend.Biden was first set to join Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, at a business in Alexandria to tout the success the state has made in the fight against COVID-19.

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COVID won't be over until 70% are vaccinated: WHO director

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Ministerial group to decide on GST rate cut on covid medical supplies

New Delhi: Federal indirect tax body, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Friday extended tax concessions on a host of imported medical supplies by two more months till end of August and decided to set up a ministerial group to examine demands for tax relief on locally produced covid related medical supplies, union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said at a briefing.The Council also decided to continue for another year the borrowing arrangement to meet the GST compensation requirement of states.

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COVID-19: EU regulator endorses Pfizer-BioNTech jabs for adolescents

Germany to offer coronavirus jabs to childrenMeanwhile, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday that Germany will start offering coronavirus jabs to children over the age of 12 from June 7.But she stressed that vaccination would not be compulsory and would have no bearing on whether children can attend school or go on holiday."Children and young people aged 12 and over will have the chance to book a vaccine appointment from June 7," Merkel said after talks with Germany's regional leaders.Those willing will be offered at least their first of two shots by the end of August, she added, roughly in time for the new school year.(With inputs from agencies)Never miss a story! Stay connected and informed with Mint.

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European regulators approve Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12-15

BERLIN - The European Medicines Agency has recommended that the use of the coronavirus vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech be expanded to children ages 12 to 15, a decision that offers younger and less at-risk populations across the continent access to a COVID-19 shot for the first time during the pandemic.The recommendation on Friday follows similar decisions by regulators in Canada and the U.S. last month, as rich countries slowly approach their vaccination targets for adults and look to immunize as many people as possible.The EMA's recommendation that the vaccine's authorization be expanded to children was based on a study in more than 2,000 adolescents in the U.S.

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EMA approves Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds

The European Medicines Agency has approved the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds, the first vaccine to get the green light for children in the EU.

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Dr Reddy's takes action against bogus entities offering Sputnik V Covid vaccine

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Indian Immunologicals Limited to start production of drug substance for Covaxin under Mission COVID Suraksha

New Delhi: The central government will support Hyderabad based Indian Immunological limited (IIL) with grants under the Mission COVID Suraksha for developing drug substance to make Bharat Biotech’s covid-19 vaccine covaxin.A technical collaboration agreement has been reached between IIL, a facility under the PSU, National Dairy Development Board and Bharat Biotech, for IIL to supply of the drug substance required the for manufacturing Covaxin Vaccine to Bharat Biotech, the ministry of science and technology said in a statement on Friday.“The IIL is planning to start the production of drug substance for Covaxin from next month, June 15, and send out the first batch to Bharat Biotech limited by July," Dr K Anand Kumar, Managing Director of

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Intensify coronavirus vaccination drive: Uttar Pradesh CM to officials

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Administering two different COVID-19 vaccines under research: Expert

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BBC presenter Lisa Shaw died from blood clot after Covid vaccine, say family

Lisa Shaw died in hospital after suffering blood clots following her AstraZeneca vaccination, her family have said. BBC radio presenter Lisa's death at the age of just 44 was announced earlier this week, leaving her listeners in shock.

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Arunachal Pradesh: Lockdown extended in 7 districts till June 7 amid COVID

Arunachal Pradesh, the state government on Friday announced to extend the lockdown in seven districts till June 7. These districts include Itanagar capital region, Tawang, Lower Subansiri, Namsai, Upper Subansiri, Lohit, and Anjaw districts.

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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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