Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.An mRNA vaccine delivers the instructions for making a bacterial or viral protein to our cells.

Our immune system then responds to these proteins and develops the tools to react to future infections with the pathogen. mRNA vaccine technology is not new, but there were no mRNA vaccines that had approval for use in humans until recently.Some vaccines use a whole virus or bacterium to teach our bodies how to build up immunity to the pathogen.

These pathogens are inactivated or attenuated, which means weakened. Other vaccines use parts of viruses or bacteria. Recombinant vaccine technology employs yeast or.

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British army helps clear backlog of virus-stranded drivers

LONDON – Around 1,000 British soldiers were spending Christmas Day trying to clear a huge backlog of truck drivers stuck in southeast England after France briefly closed its border to the U.K. then demanded coronavirus tests from all amid fears of a new, apparently more contagious, virus variant.Even as 4,000 international truck drivers spent yet another day cooped up in their cabs, some progress was evident Friday, with traffic around the English Channel port of Dover moving in an orderly fashion towards the extra ferries that were put on to make the short crossing across to Calais in northern France.

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Threats to coronavirus vaccines among reasons military leading rollout: Trudeau

Justin Trudeau says the possibility of threats to the country’s precious supply of coronavirus vaccines is among the reasons why the military is leading distribution.In a year-end interview, Trudeau was asked about the security of the vaccine rollout following comments from B.C.’s top doctor, as well as the military head of the distribution effort, that acknowledged there are indications the vaccines or their rollout could be targeted.“That’s one of the reasons why we’re so pleased to have the Canadian Armed Forces’ Maj.-Gen.

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Pope calls for nations to share Covid-19 vaccines

Pope Francis has called in his Christmas message for nations to share Covid-19 vaccines, saying walls of nationalism could not be built to stop a pandemic that knows no borders.

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Covid vaccine in India: VP Naidu, Bharat Biotech Chairman discuss Covaxin status

Also Read | The global drive to reimagine capitalismCovaxin is being developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) - National Institute of Virology (NIV).This indigenous, inactivated vaccine is developed and manufactured in Bharat Biotech's BSL-3 (Bio-Safety Level 3) bio-containment facility in Hyderabad.During today's interaction, VP Naidu stressed the importance of public-private partnership in coming out with indigenous world-class products and lauded the collaboration between the ICMR and Bharat Biotech.Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had visited Bharat Biotech's facility in Hyderabad to review coronavirus vaccine development work.

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2020 heroes: Americans who kept hope alive during pandemic, civil unrest and uncertainty

With many Americans separated from loved ones because of the coronavirus pandemic, burdened by financial woes or grappling with racial injustice, it's been a tough year. But with vaccines on the way, there is hope for a brighter 2021. It's time to recognize some of the people across the country who fought to make a difference. They became heroes because they did more than hunker down in troubled times. Here are a few inspiring stories.

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Virus magnifies the solitude for the elderly at Christmas

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Covid-19 vaccine rollout: Dry run in 4 states next week

COVID-19 vaccine introduction and roll-out, detailed training modules have been developed for different categories of vaccine handlers and administrators including medical officers, vaccinators, alternate vaccinators, cold chain handlers, supervisors, data managers, ASHA coordinators and all others involved in the implementation process at different levels," the government release said.Also Read | The global drive to reimagine capitalism2,360 training sessions held; more than 7,000 district trainees trained2,360 participants were trained during national level Training of Trainers which comprised state immunization officers, cold chain officers, IEC officials, development partners etc.

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Turkey to buy 50mn Chinese covid jab, Brazil Prez expresses doubt

Sinovac Biotech's coronavirus vaccine conducted in Turkey shows that its efficacy rate is 91.25%, which is far higher than the Brazilian study of the same vaccine has suggested. On Thursday, a Brazilian study portrayed the efficacy rate of the Chinese vaccine is 50%.Also Read | The global drive to reimagine capitalismSinovac's Covid vaccine trial in TurkeySince September, Turkey has run trials involving more than 3,400 people, according to a televised news conference by Health Minister Fahrettin Koca.

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The Latest: US requires UK passengers to get negative test

Coronavirus dampens Christmas joy in Bethlehem and elsewhere— Dark days: Experts fear the holidays will fuel the US crisis— Chinese vaccines are poised to fill gap, but will they work?— California's deadly Christmas is being marked by pleas to stay away from holiday gatherings outside the home and avoid indoor church services as the rates of coronavirus deaths and hospitalizations soar. — Truckers and travelers stuck in a days-long gridlock at the English port of Dover have started heading to France after the country partially reopened its borders with Britain following international concern over a rapidly spreading coronavirus variant.

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Sinovac covid shot’s efficacy uncertain despite Brazil, Turkey results

Sinovac Biotech Ltd.’s coronavirus vaccine in Brazil and Turkey suggesting the shot has a protection rate on either side of 90%, there is still no final assessment on exactly how effective it is in protecting people against Covid-19.Sinovac is finalizing results of phase III trials carried out in Brazil, Turkey, Indonesia and Chile, according to a person familiar with the trials.

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Chinese vaccines are poised to fill gap, but will they work?

TAIPEI – With rich countries snapping up supplies of COVID-19 vaccines, some parts of the world may have to rely on Chinese-developed shots to try to conquer the outbreak. The question: Will they work?There is no outward reason to believe they won’t, but China has a history of vaccine scandals, and its drugmakers have revealed little about their final human trials and the more than 1 million emergency-use inoculations they say have been carried out inside the country already.

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Should provinces reserve COVID-19 vaccine 2nd doses or administer them all right away?

coronavirus vaccines now, as opposed to reserving half of them to be used later as second doses for the first recipients, could prevent a significant amount of new symptomatic COVID-19 infections, according to new data from researchers at the University of Toronto.The results of the modelling, which were first reported by The Globe and Mail, come amid plans from provinces such as Ontario to keep half of their initial shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine in case future deliveries of the vaccine are delayed.Ashleigh Tuite, an epidemiologist at the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health, presented her findings to Ontario’s COVID-19 Science Advisory Table on Tuesday.

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Indian Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin has drawn global attention: ICMR

vaccine against the novel coronavirus, Covaxin, has drawn global attention.In a tweet, the ICMR said, "India's indigenous vaccine against #COVID19 Covaxin-a product of ICMR-Bharat Biotech collaboration, achieves remarkable feat.

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7 people who flew from UK tested positive for Covid in Telangana

UK to Telangana since December 9 have tested positive for COVID-19.Telangana Health Minister Eatala Rajender held a review meeting with senior officials of the department on the steps being taken in the state in the wake of global concerns with the new virus strain. Officials informed the minister that 1,200 air passengers had returned to Telangana from UK and via UK from December 9 till date, and out of them Covid-19 tests were done on 846 persons with seven testing positive for the virus.Also Read | The global drive to reimagine capitalismOfficials informed the minister that positive samples were sent to CCMB lab to check for the type of virus strain in them.

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California’s ‘high risk’ inmates among first to get COVID-19 vaccinations

California inmates with special needs were among the first to get vaccinations against COVID-19 in the Golden State this week, according to a Tuesday report. Sixty-five inmates and employees of California Health Care Facility in Stockton, volunteered to receive the vaccine Tuesday, said Steve Crouch, director of public employees for the International Union of Operating Engineers, which represents maintenance and systems employees.

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New data suggests Canada should not reserve COVID-19 vaccine doses

Both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines require two shots, so some provinces are setting aside doses to ensure the first recipients get their second shot.

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Vaccines, schools, and shopping malls: COVID-19 Q&A with Bonnie Henry and Adrian Dix

COVID-19 transmission during the holidays.Global News held a Facebook Live interview with provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix on Monday (Dec.

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The year that changed everything

From the declaration of the coronavirus pandemic to the arrival of a vaccine, Farah Nasser and Alan Carter take a look at how Ontario wrestled with COVID-19.

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Person who went to work sick likely caused Oregon COVID-19 outbreaks that killed 7, officials say

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. - A person who went to work sick likely caused two separate COVID-19 outbreaks in Oregon, resulting in seven deaths and forcing more than 300 people into quarantine, officials said.Douglas County officials said last week that a person knowingly went to work while they were sick and later tested positive for the virus. Two recent outbreaks in the county were traced back to that individual."One of those outbreaks has resulted in seven deaths, and the other recent outbreak has placed over 300 people/families in quarantine," a Dec.

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News 6 takes a look back at some of our favorite Getting Results Award moments

ORLANDO, Fla. – This year may be a year we’d like to forget but there were plenty of moments in 2020 worth remembering.They’re the stories of your neighbors making a difference in our community and we brought them to your screen every week in our News 6 Getting Results Award segment.[TRENDING: When to expect storms on Christmas Eve | Residents over 65 will be next to get COVID-19 vaccine | Coldest Christmas in 25 years coming to Central Florida]So as we end the year let’s take a look back at some of our favorites.If you know someone who you would like to recognize, you can nominate them here.Every winner receives a personalized plaque and $100 to commemorate their efforts.Simply fill out the form and you may see them featured in the coming

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Christmas comes early as first Moderna vaccines arrive in Canada

Moderna coronavirus vaccine in the country.One day after Health Canada authorized the new vaccine as safe for use in Canadians over the age of 18, the first precious doses of the vaccine began arriving on Canadian soil. Canada approves Moderna coronavirus vaccine, 1st doses to arrive in ‘coming days’ Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Procurement Minister Anita Anand shared photos on Twitter.The first doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in Canada.

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Last-minute shoppers still looking for gifts in Central Florida

OVIEDO, Fla. – With online shipping deadlines in the rearview mirror, shoppers crowded into stores across Central Florida to buy last-minute gifts in time for Christmas.[TRENDING: When to expect storms on Christmas Eve | Residents over 65 will be next to get COVID-19 vaccine | Coldest Christmas in 25 years coming to Central Florida]Hundreds of people began their Christmas Eve shopping at the Target on Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo.“Yes, I am cutting it close, but this is almost like a tradition for me,” Kurt Shoup said.

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Seminole County prepared to vaccinate elderly residents at Oviedo Mall

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Seminole County’s Emergency Manager Alan Harris said the county was one of eight in the state selected for a pilot program that has workers distributing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the Oviedo Mall next week.Harris said he had been talking about this program for about six months and said he was very vocal with the state leaders and told them he’d like to be a part of the pilot program.[TRENDING: When to expect storms on Christmas Eve | Residents over 65 will be next to get COVID-19 vaccine | Coldest Christmas in 25 years coming to Central Florida]He said he told Florida officials that the county was prepared and even submitted plans months ago to show what had been put in place to make this happen.Harris said the

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President-elect Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Dr. Anthony Fauci

FILE - Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden appears oh stage with his wife Dr. Jill Biden after delivering his acceptance speech on the fourth night of the Democratic National Convention from the Chase Center on Aug.

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Orlando Magic give Christmas gifts to woman who lost 3 family members to COVID-19

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orlando Magic gave Christmas presents to a woman who lost three family members to the coronavirus.Valon Jackson lost her mom, aunt and uncle to COVID-19 this summerShe and her six children tested positive for the respiratory respiratory illness and she’s still dealing with shortness of breath.[TRENDING: When to expect storms on Christmas Eve | Residents over 65 will be next to get COVID-19 vaccine | Coldest Christmas in 25 years coming to Central Florida]When team officials heard about Jackson’s situation, they decided to step up and lift her spirits for the holidays.“Overwhelming. I’m so grateful.

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Surfing Santas goes virtual, hundreds of families still flock to Cocoa Beach

COCOA BEACH, Fla. – The tradition of dressing up like St. Nick and hitting the waves continues in Cocoa Beach for the 11th annual Surfing Santa event in Cocoa Beach.“I saw them surfing...

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DeLand man dies after car falls from jack, lands on him

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A man was crushed to death when the car he was working on fell from a jack and landed on top of him Wednesday morning, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said Jay D’Angiolillo, 41, was at a friend’s property on Hymore Drive removing parts from scrap vehicles around 7:30 a.m.

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Pete Evans: Facebook removes page of celebrity chef who repeatedly shared Covid misinformation

My Kitchen Rules between 2010 and 2020, was accused of repeatedly spreading baseless claims about the coronavirus on his page with 1. 5 million followers, calling it a hoax.

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Dr. Anthony Fauci celebrating 80th birthday, Christmas at home amid pandemic fight

WASHINGTON - Dr. Anthony Fauci is celebrating his 80th birthday on Christmas Eve at home, something he has continued to advise millions of Americans to do as the country faces the ongoing coronavirus pandemic this holiday season. The longtime director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force has been a leading voice for adherence to social-distancing measures and limiting holiday gatherings to slow the spread of the virus.Fauci told the Washington Post that he normally celebrates his birthday and Christmas Eve with an Italian dinner at the home of his sister in Alexandria, Virginia.

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Punjab to conduct dry run of Covid-19 vaccination drive

Punjab to conduct a dry run on December 28 and December 29.The drive will be tested at five sites each in Ludhiana and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar districts."The dry run is aimed at testing the laid out mechanisms for Covid-19 vaccination roll-out in the health system.

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First 300,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccine arrive in Argentina to fight Covid-19

Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine arrived in Argentina on Thursday morning, following its approval by the government for emergency use.On a special flight of carrier Aerolineas Argentinas from Moscow, the vaccine arrived at Ezeiza international airport, in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, according to Reuters witnesses and images shown on local television.Also Read | Inside the farmer disquiet at Delhi’s doorstepArgentine officials said they expect to start administering the vaccine in the days ahead. So far 42,314 people in the country have died of Covid-19, according to official data.On Wednesday Argentina became the third country to approve the Sputnik V vaccine, after Russia and Belarus.

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New COVID-19 vaccine approved in Canada as vaccination clinics open up

More Ontario residents are rolling up their sleeves to get the COVID-19 vaccine and more doses of the newly approved Moderna vaccine are soon to arrive in Canada. Caryn Lieberman reports.

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Health Canada approves Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine

Global News correspondent Abigail Bimman breaks down the latest developments in Canada’s fight against the coronavirus.

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Mexico starts giving first shots of Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine

MEXICO CITY – An intensive care nurse in Mexico City Thursday became the first person in Latin America to receive an approved coronavirus vaccine. Mexico began administering the first 3,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in a broadcast ceremony in which Maria Irene Ramirez, 59, got the first shot, under the watchful eyes of military personnel who escorted the vaccine shipment.

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Zydus Cadila seeks nod to start phase III clinical trials of its covid-19 vaccine ZyCoV-D

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Cold weather shelters open across Central Florida as temperatures drop to freezing

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US reaches milestone of more than 1 million vaccines administered

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New Hampshire Gov. Sununu takes aim at Congress for 'cutting the line' to get COVID-19 vaccine

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu is training his fire this week against a regular target — Washington, D.C.

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Coronavirus dampens Christmas holidays worldwide as vaccinations gather speed

vaccinations.China on Thursday became the latest country to suspend flights to and from the UK to contain the new strain that British officials believe spreads faster.Also Read | Inside the farmer disquiet at Delhi’s doorstepSome of the thousands of lorry drivers stuck near the British port of Dover said they feared there was little chance of making it across the Channel in time for the holidays."Home for Christmas? Forget it," said Laurent Beghin, a French driver who delivered his cargo of paint on Sunday but was still stranded in England.Britain on Thursday said rail and sea links with France will remain open over Christmas to clear the backlog."As testing in Kent continues...

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‘Security blanket’: Coronavirus vaccines offer hope to health workers, families

COVID-19 patient at the Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, Ont., Nasha Zaheer says it was an “amazing feeling” giving the hard-hit Peel Region’s first coronavirus vaccine shot to a long-term care worker.“It was really a special moment because I did get to admit the first COVID patient and then now to administer that vaccine,” the 30-year-old Pakistani-Canadian nurse told Global News.“We’ve come a long way in such a short period of time.” Coronavirus vaccines have most Canadians feeling optimistic about 2021: online poll Earlier this month, Canada started rolling out COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech across the country, injecting front-line health-care workers, as well as long-term care residents and workers, as part of the

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Inmates in Canadian prisons should get speedy access to coronavirus vaccine: advocates

COVID-19 vaccine, given how susceptible prisons and jails have been to outbreaks and how prevalent chronic disease is in that population.“I don’t think they should go to the front of the line, but I certainly don’t think they should be denied their rightful place in the priority line simply because they’re prisoners,” said Catherine Latimer, executive director of the John Howard Society of Canada. More than 100 federal inmates, corrections officers test positive for COVID-19 The Correctional Service of Canada said that, as of Monday, there were a total of 201 active COVID-19 cases in federal prisons.

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UTI equity fund shuns ‘trash’ value rally ahead of Covid-19 vaccine

Ajay Tyagi says a rule that he has been sticking to in his two-decade investing career has served him well: focus on quality stocks.The $1.8 billion UTI Equity Fund managed by him has returned 28% this year to be the top performer among Indian stock funds with at least $1 billion in assets. That’s versus a 13% gain in the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex.

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Covid-19 vaccine: AIIMS invites volunteers to enrol for Phase-3 trial of Covaxin

Also Read | Inside the farmer disquiet at Delhi’s doorstepThe advertisement also informed that Phase I/II trials (safety and immunogenicity) have already been completed.The hospital is one of the sites conducting the final phase of the trial of the vaccine, "Covaxin", and it needs around 1,500 volunteers for the purpose.AIIMS said that the persons who are interested in the trials may contact the hospital administration at the phone number 917428847499 or email at [email protected] last date of enrolment is December 31, 2020.Earlier, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on December 19 had said that country's scientists and health experts have worked on the development of an indigenous vaccine and in the upcoming six to seven

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Coronavirus cases hit record high of 174,000 in a week as test result times rise

Almost 174,000 people in England have tested positive for coronavirus in a single week - the highest ever recorded.

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Warning mutant Covid strain could cause more UK deaths in 2021 than this year

Covid-19 strain could lead to more deaths in 2021 than the UK suffered in 2020 unless the vaccine rollout is accelerated, experts warned. Almost 70,000 deaths have been recorded from coronavirus this year but SAGE (Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies) advisers think that number could be exceeded thanks to the new variant that has wrecked Christmas.Experts believe the new strain, which first emerged in Kent, could be up to 70% more contagious than the original strain of the virus.There is no evidence to suggest it is more deadly than the previous versions of the virus, but more cases will likely lead to more deaths.

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Chinese Sinovac covid vaccine more than 50% effective, but data withheld

Sinovac Biotech Ltd. was found to be more than 50% effective in a Brazilian clinical trial, though researchers delayed releasing more information at the request of the company.A 50% efficacy rate is a minimum standard set by US regulators for emergency authorization of Covid vaccines.

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How Oxford- AstraZeneca covid-19 vaccine went from pole position to troubled start

LONDON : On June 5, researchers at the University of Oxford quietly made a change to a late-stage clinical trial of their COVID-19 vaccine. In an amendment noted in a document marked CONFIDENTIAL, they said they were adding a new group of participants.The adjustment might seem minor in a large-scale study.

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Venue chosen in West Lothian for Covid-19 mass vaccination

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.The first venue for Covid-19 mass vaccination in West Lothian has been chosen.NHS Lothian announced on Wednesday (December 23) that it has identified and agreed three large-scale venues capable of providing thousands of vaccinations at a time.The next phase, known as Wave 2, of the vaccination programme is shortly expected to begin across Scotland to vaccinate people aged 75 to 79 years of age, followed by those aged 70-74 and 65-69, followed by adults with risk factors over the age of 60.NHS Lothian has been working with councils, health and social care partnerships and other partners to ensure the sites are ready when the roll-out begins,

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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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