new guidelines for international travellers amid the spread of the new mutant strains of coronavirus emerging from different countries.The new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) will come into effect from 23.59 hours on Monday till further orders.The number of people who have tested positive for the new strain of Covid-19 in the country has climbed to 187, health and family welfare ministry officials have said.Attention Passengers!To reduce the risk of importation of mutant strains of SARS-CoV-2, SOP for International Passengers arriving in India have been updated in supersession of all guidelines on the subject since 2 Aug20.

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India giving COVID-19 vaccines to more people as cases rise

NEW DELHI – India is expanding its COVID-19 vaccination drive beyond health care and front-line workers, offering the shots to older people and those with medical conditions that put them at risk. Among the first to be inoculated on Monday was Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Covid vaccination phase 2 starts today: When, how, where to get inoculated

Registering - 1st step and can be done in 3 ways:The Central government has said that states were explained the three methods of registration i.e.

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Testing confirms 3 more COVID-19 variant cases at Surrey schools

COVID-19 variants of concern occurred earlier this month has revealed three new variant cases.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Thursday that nearly 300 people were tested following the exposures at seven schools, which revealed seven cases of COVID-19.Those positive tests were subsequently gene sequenced and revealed two variant cases at Surrey Traditional Elementary and one variant case at Ecole Woodward Hill, according to Fraser Health.

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Covid-19 vaccination phase 2: Indore to conduct drive at 10 locations today

second phase of Covid-19 vaccination drive for people over 60 years and those above 45 years of age with comorbidities will be conducted at 10 locations in the Indore district of Madhya Pradesh on Monday.Out of the 10, three are government hospitals or colleges, news agency ANI quoted Covid-19 Nodal Officer Dr Amit Malakar as saying."Covid vaccination drive will begin on March 1 for people above 60 years and people above 45 years with comorbidities.

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PM Modi takes first dose of covid-19 vaccine

NEW DELHI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday morning tweeted that he took his first dose of the covid-19 vaccine at AIIMS.With eight states showing a spike in fresh infections, India is set to start its second phase of covid-19 vaccination from Monday, now extended to senior citizens and people aged 45 and over with co-morbidities.“Took my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at AIIMS," PM Modi said in his tweet.“Remarkable how our doctors and scientists have worked in quick time to strengthen the global fight against COVID-19," he said in the tweet.This follows a lukewarm response to the first phase, which aimed to vaccinate 30 million health and other frontline workers but achieved less than half the number.

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No new COVID-19 community cases; 1 case in managed isolation

There are no new COVID-19 cases in the community to report since yesterday evening when we reported the community case, Case O.

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COVID-19 media update, 1 March 2021

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield will provide an update on COVID-19 at 3.00 pm today.

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COVID-19 lockdowns or spring break: provinces split on next steps against pandemic

COVID-19 hotspots showed diverging approaches to handling the crisis on Sunday, as Ontario and Prince Edward Island prepared for new lockdowns while Quebec entered a week of spring break complete with some activities meant to ease the monotony of life during a global pandemic.Prince Edward Island announced it was entering a 72-hour lockdown starting at midnight as the province struggled to contain an outbreak of COVID-19.The short-term public health order was announced as officials reported five new infections of the disease in a province that has seen few cases for most of the pandemic.

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PM Modi takes his first dose of Covid-19 vaccine at Delhi's AIIMS today

Remarkable how our doctors and scientists have worked in quick time to strengthen the global fight against COVID-19. I appeal to all those who are eligible to take the vaccine.

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How to register for Covid-19 vaccination on Co-WIN explained here

Also Read | Assam shakes up the micro loans universeWhat can you do on www.cowin.gov.in self-registration module?1) Register for a vaccination session2) Selection of Vaccination centre of convenience3) Book your slot to get the vaccine4) Reschedule the vaccination dateHow to register for the Covid vaccine?Click here to read the Mint ePaperMint is now on Telegram.

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Optimism for ‘normal’ summer as B.C. enters phase 2 of vaccine rollout

COVID-19 vaccination roll-out program.Some of that information will be tabled during a press conference featuring B.C.’s provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, on Monday.Henry recently suggested that British Columbians are getting closer to some semblance of “normal” as the summer rapidly approaches.Those comments come despite the fact the seven-day rolling average of new cases in the province has been on a steady rise over the past week.

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Waterloo’s COVID-19 cases with variant of concern continues to climb

COVID-19 cases with a variant of concern took a dramatic jump in Sunday’s update from Waterloo Public Health.There are now 90 in the region, 24 hours after the number stood at 68. Coronavirus vaccine tracker: How many Canadians are vaccinated against COVID-19? Ten of those 90 are confirmed to be of the U.K.

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Abigail Breslin Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Father Michael Following His Death From COVID-19

Abigail Breslin shared a heartfelt tribute on Friday night to her father Michael, who died of complications due to COVID-19. The Zombieland: Double Tap actress, 24,posted the devastating news in a lengthy message on her Instagram account, along with a series of pictures.

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Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot Covid-19 vaccine to soon arrive in US pharmacies, health centres

Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine on Sunday after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention formally recommended the shot for adults ages 18 and up.CDC Director Rochelle Walensky signed off on the recommendation Sunday following a unanimous decision from an advisory panel.

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Second phase of Covid-19 vaccination begins today. 5 things to know

₹150/- for vaccines and ₹100/- as operational charges). Private Hospitals are to remit the cost of vaccine doses allotted to them in a designated account of the National Health Authority (NHA).

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All school children in UK to get free Covid-19 test kits

children in school will be provided with free coronavirus home test kits as part of plans for schools to reopen beginning on March 8.Free, twice-weekly tests will be provided to children's households regardless of whether anyone has symptoms, officials said Sunday.

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Covid vaccines for over-40s 'to begin this month' as more than 20 million receive jab

Vaccines for people aged in their 40s in the UK will begin this month, reports have claimed.

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DWTS pro Witney Carson reveals she had COVID-19 when she gave birth to son Leo in January

Dancing With The Stars' Witney Carson had COVID-19 when she gave birth to son Leo at the beginning of January.The professional dancer, 27, revealed she contracted coronavirus earlier this year while doing a Q&A on her Instagram Story on Saturday.'So I've debated sharing this or not… but yes we did have Covid when Leo was born,' Carson replied to a fan.

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Business owner overcomes past jail time, now runs thriving business

Marquis McKenzie, 30, said he’s living proof that anyone can overcome past mistakes and that second chances are real.

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Trudeau faces more scrutiny over slow vaccine rollout

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing even more scrutiny after he appeared on a U.S. political talk show and conceded Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been slow.

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Navigating a tax season complicated by COVID-19

Millions of Canadians have received financial benefits since last year because of the ongoing pandemic. As Mike Le Couteur explains, COVID-19 has made tax season more complicated than ever before.

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Alcohol sales boom as Canadians cope with COVID-19

The pandemic has boosted the business of booze, as more Canadians turn to alcohol to cope with rising levels of depression, loneliness, and anxiety. As Katelyn Wilson reports, the pandemic has fuelled an increase in alcohol abuse.

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CDC signs off on Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has voted to recommend Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use for individuals ages 18 and older in the United States.The 12-0 vote, with one recusal for a potential conflict of interest, comes following an official emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday.

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Philadelphia to receive 13,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine in coming days

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia is expected to receive 13,000 doses of the newly approved Johnson and Johnson single-shot coronavirus vaccine, FOX 29's Chris O'Connell has learned. The initial shipment will arrive in the coming days as Philadelphia prepares to open its federally-supported mass vaccination clinic at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Wednesday.Unlike its counterparts from Pfizer and Moderna, the Johnson and Johnson vaccine only requires one dose to provide significant protection against COVID-19 and can be stored in refrigerated temperatures for up to three months.MORE: Delaware expecting 8,000 doses of newly approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine next weekShortly after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted an

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Philadelphia to get 13,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine in coming days

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Cuomo issues apology, asks for independent review of harassment claims

NEW YORK - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has asked New York Attorney General Letitia James to select a private lawyer to do an independent review of claims he sexually harassed at least two women who worked for him."The Governor's office wants a thorough and independent review that is above reproach and beyond political interference. Therefore, the Governor's office has asked Attorney General Tish James to select a qualified private lawyer to do an independent review of allegations of sexual harassment.

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Morikawa plays a steady hand to win Workday Championship

BRADENTON, Fla. – PGA champion Collin Morikawa shook off an early mistake and played a steady hand on a Concession golf course known for calamity, closing with a 3-under 69 for a three-shot victory in the Workday Championship.

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Budget 2021: Fears rising Rishi Sunak will betray people struggling in Covid crisis

After a year of sacrifice by workers and families in the Covid battle, many now face the prospect of being betrayed by Rishi Sunak’s plans to restore the battered economy.

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Hundreds turned away from beach beauty spot as police hand out 20 Covid fines

Hundreds of cars were told to turn around when they arrived at a beach today while police gave out 20 Covid-related fines.

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Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for Mancini

Nolan Arenado in his new Cardinal red, Mookie Betts back in Dodger blue. October breakout star Randy Arozarena with a hit in his first February at-bat, Buster Posey returning from an opt-out year.

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Alberta physicians continue to warn against further reopening as active COVID-19 cases rise Sunday

COVID-19 and three deaths Sunday, some physicians in the province say they remain concerned about a potentially premature approval of the Stage 2 reopening plan.“What we’ve seen happen with cases right now is that they’ve stopped decreasing and they’ve actually started to increase again, including variant cases,” said Dr. Tehseen Ladha, a University of Alberta professor and pediatrician, “which is really quite scary, knowing that the variant is so much more infectious than the regular COVID strain that we’ve been dealing with for the past year.”The number of variant cases in the province has been on the rise.

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Vancouver gender reveal party host fined $2,300 for breaking COVID-19 restrictions

COVID-19 restrictions against social gatherings on Saturday.Vancouver police say they were called to the condo near Robson and Hamilton streets, where officers found 17 people inside the unit. Father-to-be killed by gender-reveal explosive device Police shut the party down and issued a ticket to the host under the COVID Related Measures Act.“It shows terrible judgement and consideration for the community,” VPD Sgt.

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Johnson & Johnson Coronavirus Vaccine Approved in U.S. - Here's What You Need to Know!

A third coronavirus vaccine is now approved for emergency use in the United States.

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Inside Covid intensive care unit with patients so weak they 'can't even move fingers'

A Covid intensive care unit with patients so weak they "can't even move their fingers" has opened its doors to the horror of the frontline against the disease.

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Brewing for a good cause: new Nova Scotia craft beer creations support local community

New, silver Mint coin commemorates history of Black Loyalists in Nova Scotia Meanwhile, Schoolhouse Brewery in Windsor, N.S., has begun creating a series of brews to support local community organizations. The first is dubbed the Community Stout and 100 per cent of proceeds will be going to the Matthew 25/Windsor Food Bank.Cameron Hartley, who is with the brewery, says they know firsthand about the financial toll of the pandemic.

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P.E.I. urges residents in their 20s to get tested for COVID-19 amid uptick in cases

Prince Edward Island becomes last province to detect U.K. COVID-19 variant P.E.I.

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CDC advisors recommend J&J COVID-19 vaccine

An outside vaccine advisory panel for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today voted to recommend the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after discussing study findings and policy and clinical considerations.

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R. Kelly 'gets both doses of Covid vaccine' in jail awaiting trial on child sex abuse charges

R. Kelly has allegedly had both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine while he is in jail awaiting trial.

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Brazil Covid variant in UK: Where was it found, is it deadlier and do vaccines work?

The UK's first cases of the Brazil variant of coronavirus have been detected, with up to six people infected with the mutant strain.

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Former FDA commissioner says people ‘should be confident’ in taking Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

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Woman shares Covid symptoms after testing positive for E484K Liverpool mutation

A woman who tested positive for a new variant of coronavirus has shared her symptoms.

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COVID-19: Outbreak up to 23 cases at Peterborough student residence

COVID-19 outbreak was declared Saturday at a student residence in Peterborough.Peterborough Public Health held a news conference on Sunday afternoon to provide more details on the outbreak declared at Severn Court student residence in the city’s west end. Universities in Ontario seek government support in face of $500M shortfall due to COVID-19 The 555 Wilfred Drive residence court consists of six buildings and is home to approximately 200 students from both Fleming College and Trent University.The health unit said based on its initial investigations, several of the exposures occurred during a “private gathering” on Feb.

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A look at coronavirus measures across Canada as spring break approaches

pandemic hotspots are taking diverging approaches to handling the COVID-19 crisis, as Ontario prepares to trigger new lockdown measures in two public health units and Quebec enters a week of spring break.Ontario passed the 300,000 case mark today, as the province prepares to hit a so-called ’emergency brake’ in the Thunder Bay and Simcoe-Muskoka District health units on Monday in order interrupt transmission of COVID-19 at a time when new variants are gaining steam.

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Saskatchewan reports no new coronavirus deaths, 141 new infections

coronavirus deaths and 154 hospitalizations on Sunday.The province added 141 new COVID-19 cases and 146 recoveries. Uncertainty surrounds start date of Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 mass vaccination plan Saskatoon reported the highest amount of new infections with 38, followed by Regina with 19 new cases.The remaining cases are located in the far north west (16), far north central (1), far north east (14), north west (17), north central (13), north east (3), central west (2), central east (8), south central (8) and south east (1) zones.

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Vulnerable say they've been ‘forgotten’ as Covid vaccine goes to young and healthy

Vulnerable Brits say they have been ‘forgotten’ in the vaccines rollout as young and healthy people get jabs.

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U.S. approves third COVID-19 vaccine as Florida reports 5,000 new cases

ORLANDO, Fla. – On Saturday, the FDA cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two.

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mRNA vaccine technology could be used to protect against other deadly diseases: experts

coronavirus.Now, experts say that technology could and should be harnessed to develop vaccines for other emerging or existing diseases including malaria, HIV or even cancer.What is an mRNA vaccine and how can we use the technology moving forward?Here’s a closer look at what’s going on. Coronavirus vaccine tracker: How many Canadians are vaccinated against COVID-19? mRNA vaccines work by delivering the code for a virus’ protein into a human body’s cells so that it can make the protein on its own, Dr.

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Brazilian covid variant in Scotland - here's what we know about the strain so far

coronavirus found in Brazil has now entered into Scotland. Three people tested positive for the variant after arriving home from a trip to Brazil in early February, the Scottish Government confirmed this evening.

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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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