The European Medicines Agency (EMA) today released the results of its human medicine committee's recent deliberations on COVID-19 boosters and third doses, concluding that an extra dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines can be given to people with severely weakened immune systems.Group also looking at Moderna booster dataIn a statement, the group said it's important to distinguish between the extra dose for people with weakened immune systems and boosters for people without compromised immune systems.For the extra dose in people with severe immune compromise, the EMA recommends that the third dose be given at least 28 days after the second dose.

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COVID vaccine-related myocarditis rare, usually mild, studies say

Two studies in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) and a research letter in JAMA Internal Medicine this week found that myocarditis—inflammation of the heart muscle—following COVID-19 mRNA vaccination is rare and usually mild.

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WHO launches global COVID vaccination strategy

Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the launch of the Strategy to Achieve Global COVID-19 Vaccination by Mid-2022, with the goal of vaccinating 40% of every country's population against COVID-19 by the end of 2021 and 70% of each by mid-2022.

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LA to require COVID vaccinations for indoor gigs

COVID vaccinations in indoor spaces, which includes music venues.As of today (October 7), Los Angeles County now requires proof of at least one vaccine dose in order to enter indoor spaces including bars, wineries, nightclubs, and lounges. Proof of full vaccination will be mandatory from November 4.Meanwhile, Los Angeles City Council has passed a new ordinance that comes into effect on November 4.

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19 additional COVID-19 cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka

COVID-19 cases in the region on Thursday, bringing the local total number of cases up to 13,614, including 261 deaths.Local public health also reported eight new cases of a COVID-19 variant on Thursday, bringing that total to 6,119, including 86 cases that are active.

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Man Allegedly Killed Pharmacist Brother For ‘Killing People’ With COVID Vaccine

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Another 23 COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo Region, total approaches 20K

COVID-19 cases.It brings the total number of cases in the area up to 19,785, while also pushing the rolling seven-day average number of new cases back up to 19.6. Seven days ago, the latter number was 20.6 but it had fallen to 16.6 as of Tuesday before bouncing back up.

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Multiple hospitals denying organ transplants to unvaccinated patients

DENVER, Colo. - If you have not been vaccinated against the coronavirus, you may have a difficult time getting an organ transplant in some areas of the United States. Multiple hospital systems are denying organ transplants to patients who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 "in almost all situations," citing studies that show unvaccinated patients have a significantly higher risk for severe illness and death if they get COVID-19.UCHealth in Colorado is one of the systems that implemented the policy, making the shot mandatory for the "safe care" of its patients. Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center investigational pharmacy technician Sara Berech prepares a dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for a clinical trial on December

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'Brilliant news': Manchester Airport celebrates biggest relaxation of travel rules since before pandemic

Manchester Airport has welcomed the biggest relaxation of travel rules to date as 'brilliant news' for the aviation industry.

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COVID-19 surges shows continued need for protective measures: doctors

public health measures as the country heads into the fall and winter, doctors say as COVID-19 cases surge in some provinces.Throughout the country, provinces and territories have been seeing COVID-19’s fourth wave play out differently.In Alberta and Saskatchewan, health-care systems have been strained to the point where the Canadian Armed Forces have been sent in to help. New Brunswick and the Northwest Territories are also clamping down to calm a recent jump in infections.Experts say those spikes show a continued need for protective measures as the colder weather settles in across Canada.

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School closes canteen and brings back face masks amid rising Covid cases

A high school is closing its canteen and has reintroduced face masks following a rise in Covid cases.

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GO trains and UP Express won’t require proof of COVID-19 vaccination

COVID-19 vaccination before they ride.Metrolinx says it would be difficult to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for travellers on GO Transit and Union Pearson Express trains for logistical reasons.Spokesman James Wattie says customers board the company’s trains and buses through hundreds of doors on its network that is connected to 14 different transit systems.

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UK cuts 47 countries from Covid travel 'red list'

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COVID-19: Ontario hospital fires 57 unvaccinated employees; says 98.5 per cent obeyed mandate

COVID-19.The Windsor Regional Hospital says it has also suspended six “professional staff” — people who had privileges to practise at the facility but weren’t employees — on what it describes as a “mid-term basis.”It says 4,155 employees and professional staff, about 98.5 per cent of the workforce, complied with its immunization policy. 140 unvaccinated staff at Windsor, Ont.

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No new COVID-19 restrictions for Saskatchewan amid 4th wave: Moe

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said on Thursday the province is not looking instate further public health restrictions at this time, amid a sharp uptick in COVID-19 cases, because the majority of the population is vaccinated for the illness.

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Saskatchewan unifies COVID-19 command as ICU admissions skyrocket

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced on Thursday that the province is pivoting it’s COVID-19 response strategy.

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COVID-19: Middlesex-London Health Unit reports 23 cases, SWPH adds 11 cases

The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported 23 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, though the total case count climbed by 26 to 14,157 cases.In total, there have been 13,746 recoveries (an increase of 24), 171 active cases (an increase of two) and 240 deaths. Ontario’s medical officer of health to release COVID guidance for Thanksgiving, Halloween The most recent death was reported on Oct.

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Covid vaccine: Over 93 crore doses administered in India, says govt

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Quebec recruits 1,000 nurses to work full time amid urgent labour shortage

François Legault announced one-time financial incentives ranging from $12,000 to $18,000 amid an urgent lack of nurses in the public system. He described it as a “mini revolution” following months of pandemic-induced stresses that have contributed to a shortage of 4,300 nurses in the province.Dubé said the number of nurses signing on to work full time is still rising, and that it will help bring reprieve to those who have been on the front lines for months.“What I’m telling the network is that reinforcements are coming,” he said.While the bonuses have been welcomed by unions and nurses, the province’s plan has been criticized for not addressing the issue of mandatory overtime — which has long been a sticking point in the field.Legault, for

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Strathcona County implements mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for staff

COVID-19 vaccine policy for its staff.The county announced Thursday morning that all staff must be vaccinated against the disease by Monday, Nov. 1.“Vaccines remain the best protective measure against COVID-19, reducing transmission, protecting our health-care system and lessening severe outcomes,” the county said in a news release.

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2 new COVID-19 cases reported in Guelph, active cases fall to 17

COVID-19 on Thursday, as the city’s total case count climbed to 5,042.The latest data shows active cases in Guelph fell by four from the previous day to 17, with another six recoveries. Ford shuts down Opposition call to review Ontario PC caucus medical exemptions Total resolved cases climbed to 4,980 and the city’s coronavirus death toll remained at 45.In Wellington County, five new cases have been confirmed as the case count there remained at 1,996.Active cases have fallen to 22 in the county with eight new recoveries being reported.

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Quebec records 624 new COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths

Quebec recruits 1,000 nurses to work full time amid urgent labour shortage The vaccination campaign saw another 12,737 doses of the novel coronavirus administered in the last day.

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Mel B says she's 'stuck in bed' for the fifth week as she battles long Covid

Mel B has revealed that she is still stuck in bed for the fifth week after catching coronavirus.Taking to her Instagram platform on Wednesday, the former Spice Girl revealed the news about her health alongside a collage of idyllic throwback holiday snaps from her getaway to the Maldives. In the caption, the 46 year old pined to be back in full health and enjoying a tropical holiday but explained that she was instead still feeling the side effects of Covid more than a month after catching it.

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Couple turned away from gate by EasyJet minutes before flight due to 'unfair' Covid policy

A couple who were turned away from their flight by EasyJet staff due to a stipulation in Covid-testing polices called the decision "unfair" and "illogical".

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There's an Update About Cody Rigsby & Cheryl Burke on 'Dancing With the Stars' Amid COVID Diagnosis

There’s news about Cody Rigsby and Cheryl Burke!

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India-UK travel curbs amid Covid-19 to end soon: Centre

ANI has learnt that India and UK are engaged at multiple levels to hammer out a solution soon.

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Covid-19 curve plateauing, yet next 3 months crucial

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SII gets nod to send Covid vaccines to Nepal, Bangaldesh, Myanmar, bulk to AstraZeneca; Bharat Biotech to Iran

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New vaccine mandate takes effect for large outdoor events in LA County

LOS ANGELES - A new county health order will take effect late Thursday evening requiring anyone aged 12 and over attending a large-scale outdoor event in Los Angeles County with 10,000 people or more -- such as college and pro football games -- to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative test taken within 72 hours.The mandate will apply to any ticketed, outdoor gathering of 10,000 people or more, including sporting events, concerts and theme parks such as Six Flags Magic Mountain and Universal Studios.

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NI hospitality restrictions to be lifted at end of month

The Northern Ireland Executive has announced plans to remove restrictions on hospitality at the end of October.

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Pfizer asks US government to approve Covid vaccine for children aged five to 11

Children aged five to 11 in the US could receive the Pfizer vaccine if the US government approves an application put forward by the firm.

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Saskatoon businesses react to vaccine proof mandate

There still seems to be some confusion around Saskatchewan’s proof of vaccination program, with business owners saying they are trying to take the positives and negatives in stride.

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Ontario reports 587 new COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths

COVID-19 cases on Thursday, as hospitalizations have gone down over the last 24 hours. The provincial case total now stands at 590,104.Of the 587 new cases recorded, the data showed 349 were unvaccinated people, 27 were partially vaccinated people, 164 were fully vaccinated people and for 47 people the vaccination status was unknown.According to Thursday’s report, 119 cases were recorded in Toronto, 55 in Peel Region, 45 in Windsor-Essex, 42 in York Region, 32 in Ottawa, 28 in Durham Region, and 29 in Niagara Region.All other local public health units reported fewer than 25 new cases in the provincial report.The death toll in the province has risen to 9,776 as five more deaths were recorded.

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Advice for parents who clash over getting their kids vaccinated

Shulman & Partners Associate Lawyer Alyssa Bach has legal advice for divorced parents who have different opinions on their kids’ vaccination status.

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Covid infection rate breakdown for all 32 Scots councils in Public Health Scotland update

Scotland's Covid death toll has increased by 39 amid 2,691 new cases being confirmed within the last 24 hours.

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Pfizer-BioNTech seek US authorization of their Covid vaccine for kids aged 5-11

Covid-19 vaccine in children age five to 11.

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Covid infection plus double vaccine gives maximum protection: UK study

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Spice Girl Mel B reveals reality of getting over 'final long haul' after five weeks of Covid-19

Mel B has revealed that she has been battling with coronavirus for five weeks and is still recovering.

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Scottish Government confirms 39 deaths and 2,691 covid cases in last 24 hours

The Scottish Government has confirmed that 39 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours.

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Pfizer seeks FDA authorization of COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11

NEW YORK - Pfizer and BioNTech on Thursday announced that they have formally submitted a request to U.S. regulators for emergency approval of their COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.The companies previously submitted data to the U.S.

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Please watch your Oct, Nov, Dec: Govt warns people of Covid surge ahead of festivities

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COVID-19 vaccine for kids: Pfizer asks U.S. FDA for emergency approval

Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech said on Thursday they had asked U.S.

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Zydus Cadila Covid-19 vaccine: Govt clarifies on delay in roll out of the jab

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Maharashtra govt to launch 'Mission Kawach Kundal' to ramp up Covid vaccination

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Mel B is 'bed-ridden' as she reveals she's been battling Covid for five weeks

Mel B, 46, shared throwback photos on her Instagram of a trip to the Maldives where she stayed in a private villa named after herself.

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President Biden to talk vaccine mandates during Chicago visit

CHICAGO - President Joe Biden will visit the Chicago area Thursday to stress the importance of COVID-19 vaccine requirements for businesses.Biden will meet with a prominent lineup of city and state officials such as Gov. JB Pritzker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and U.S.

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Age group most likely to get Covid as experts warn of virus 'running rampant'

Experts have warned of coronavirus "running rampant" among young people aged between 10 and 19 - where cases are surging the most in the UK, new data reveals.

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Mutual funds remain most attractive tool of investment during pandemic: Survey

Mutual funds remain the most attractive tool of investment during Covid-19 followed by equities as returns are healthy in this asset class, according to a survey by Financial advisory firm Findoc Group.

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Lao PDR strengthens capacity to deliver mental health care nationwide

COVID-19 mental health and psychosocial support homecare kit training for district health officers. Vientiane, June 2021. @WHO/Vannaseng Insal

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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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