Vaccination drive picks up slowlyAccording to an interim distribution forecast published on Wednesday, countries are allocated doses according to population size.

The second-biggest tranche of 17.2 million shots will go to Pakistan, followed by 16 million doses to Nigeria and 13.7 million to Indonesia.

North Korea will receive 2 million shots. The large allocation to India may raise eyebrows given that, unlike many places, India seems to have plenty of shots currently but few takers.

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Malaysia secures Covid-19 shots to cover 110% of population

Malaysia has secured access to enough coronavirus vaccines for its entire population, as the Southeast Asian nation prepares to roll out its inoculation program by the end of this month.The country is set to receive 66.7 million doses through the Covax Facility and five producers, subject to approval by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency, according to the immunization program launched by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Tuesday.Also Read | Inside the five-year battle food companies have fought to resist stricter labelling norms“The government’s strategy is to ensure as many residents in Malaysia as possible receive the vaccine, in order to save lives in the shortest time possible," he said in a handbook detailing the program.

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Coronavirus India update: Over 87 lakh vaccinated, 1.36 lakh active cases

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Covid-19 update: India sees 9,121 new cases; over 87 lakh people vaccinated so far

Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, according to Union health ministry. With this, the total cumulative cases in the country have reached 1,06,33,025.As many as 81 deaths were also recorded, taking the toll to 1,55,813.The trend of declining active cases is continuing in the country, with the number dropping to 1,36,872 on Tuesday.Also Read | Inside the five-year battle food companies have fought to resist stricter labelling normsThree states - Maharashtra, Kerala and Karnataka - account for 76.5% of India's total active cases.The number of people declared cured of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours stood at 11,805.

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Syringe shortage hampers Japan's Covid-19 vaccination roll out

Japan is scrambling to secure special syringes to maximise the number of Covid-19 vaccine shots used from each vial, but manufacturers are struggling to ramp up production quickly, raising fears that millions of doses could go waste.Japan, with a population of 126 million, last month signed a contract with Pfizer Inc to procure 144 million doses of its vaccine, or enough for 72 million people, with the vaccination campaign set to start on Wednesday.Also Read | Inside the five-year battle food companies have fought to resist stricter labelling normsOne vial is meant for six shots, Pfizer says, but it takes special syringes that retain a low volume of solution after an injection to extract six doses, while only five shots can be taken with

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COVID-19 cases drop in Alberta as variant concern rises

, the co-chair of the Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Association’s COVID-19 pandemic response committee, and a professor emeritus at the University of Alberta.“There’s absolutely no question the advances that we’ve seen and the drops in the numbers of COVID(-19) cases is directly related to what Albertans have done and what they have sacrificed to get these numbers under control.”So, what’s next?When it comes to spread of the original variant, cases are forecast to continue to decline according to a developmental biologist. Dr.

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All over-50s to get Covid vaccine by end of March at current pace - weeks before target

All over-50s could get their first dose of Covid vaccine in just over five weeks time if the current pace of the rollout is maintained.

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Covid vaccine priority to 'focus on age and ethnicity' after over-50s have had jab

The third phase of the mass coronavirus vaccine rollout will target people by age and ethnicity and not occupation, it has been reported.

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Covid cure is worth 5-15% of global wealth

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UConn in line for top seed in NCAA women's tournament

UConn, South Carolina, Stanford and Louisville are in line for the top seeds of the women's NCAA Tournament.

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Mexico begins vaccinating seniors against Covid-19

Also Read | Inside the five-year battle food companies have fought to resist stricter labelling normsOfficials encouraged people to not come all at once, but rather to spread themselves through the day, but with shots distributed first-come, first-served, the demand was immediate.“Today is a day to celebrate," said farmer José Luis González while waiting for his vaccine in Milpa Alta on Mexico City's south side.

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South Korea to buy more Covid vaccines for 23 million people from Novovax, Pfizer

South Korea has arranged to buy coronavirus vaccines for 23 million more people, its prime minister said on Tuesday, a day after authorities decided to scale back initial vaccination plans, citing delays and efficacy concerns.The deals include vaccines from Novavax Inc for 20 million people and Pfizer products for 3 million, bringing the total number of people to be covered to 79 million, Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said.Also Read | Inside the five-year battle food companies have fought to resist stricter labelling norms"The government has been working to bring in sufficient early supplies, but there is growing uncertainty over our plan for the first half due to production issues with global drugmakers and international competition to

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90-year-old Seattle woman walks 6 miles in the snow to get coronavirus vaccine

SEATTLE - A 90-year-old Seattle woman walked six miles in the snow over the weekend to make sure she was on time for her coveted vaccination appointment.Fran Goldman was determined to not only be free from the fear associated with contracting coronavirus, but also because she has grandchildren who she wants to spend some time with. Goldman has been trying for weeks to get the vaccine, calling it a frustrating process that felt almost like a full-time job."I had been spending a great deal of my time trying to get an appointment for a vaccination and finally on Friday, late afternoon I got one.

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Petition to create support fund for Canadian musicians

With no live performances and many music venues closing for good amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a B.C. high school music teacher has launched a petition to try and get the federal government to create a support fund for Canadian musicians.

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Canada’s new travel restrictions at land borders come into effect

With concern growing over the spread of virus variants, non-essential travellers crossing from the U.S. into Canada at land borders must now show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the past 72 hours.

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A sixth of Air India staff tested positive for coronavirus

Air India’s staff have contracted the covid-19 virus, and 19 have died from it, according to civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri.A total of 1,995 employees of Air India, which includes crew deployed for Vande Bharat repatriation missions, had contracted the virus till 1 February. Of them, 583 were hospitalized, Puri informed the Parliament last week.Puri said in a written reply that though there have been no covid-19 related fatalities among aircraft crew at Air India, 19 ground employees have died.

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No new cases of COVID-19

There are no new cases of COVID-19 in the community and no cases in managed isolation to report today.

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Coronavirus: PCR test required at all land border crossing as of next week

Ottawa is tightening requirements for people crossing into the country via the land border. And soon, those arriving there will need to present a negative COVID-19 test result. Andrea MacPherson has the latest.

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Timeline: After Flagler County tornado watch ends, cold front moves in

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – It was an active day in Central Florida on Monday and the area is under a marginal risk of severe weather overnight.

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Pubs might need curfews and alcohol bans to stop Covid spreading, experts warn

Pubs might not be able to prevent Covid from spreading without curfews or alcohol bans, warn scientists.

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Alberta COVID-19 cases drop but variants remain dark cloud in coronavirus fight

Alberta has made big progress in the fight against COVID-19, with case numbers continuing to drop. But there is also a big concern for what could trigger a third wave: the spread of variants. Lauren Pullen reports.

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U.K. moves to next phase of rollout

The United Kingdom is moving to the next phase of its COVID-19 vaccination rollout. Crystal Goomansigh explains who will be inoculated next, and how the government is responding to calls to relax restrictions.

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Coronavirus testing underway at Mississauga condo building

A condo building in Mississauga is the site of mass coronavirus testing after five South African variant cases have been confirmed. Sean O’Shea reports.

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Man killed during shootout between vehicles in Orlando, police say

ORLANDO, Fla. – A man was killed during a shootout between two vehicles Monday evening, according to the Orlando Police Department.

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3 sailors have COVID on US ship that saw outbreak last year

WASHINGTON – Three sailors aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt have tested positive for COVID-19, the Navy said Monday, less than a year after a massive outbreak on the ship sidelined it in Guam for nearly two months.

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Canada adds over 1K new coronavirus cases, 18 new deaths on holiday Monday

coronavirus and 18 new fatalities, as Canadians across much of the country celebrated Family Day on Monday. ‘Perfect storm’: Is Canada headed for a third wave of COVID-19? To date, the virus has claimed 21,311 lives in Canada.In a series of tweets on Monday, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr.

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Lakeshore Hospital nurses stage sit-in over working conditions

Quebec nurses’ workload in long-term care homes highlighted in FIQ report Nurses at the Lakeshore have been sounding the alarm over increased workload for months.Rich says that back in the summer, nurses were pushed to stage seven sit-ins in a row.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Vacation was also cancelled during the holiday period last year.Rich says nurses are now reaching a breaking point.“I see my colleagues — they’re tired, they want a way out,” Rich said.

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Planning for 2021 weddings happening despite coronavirus pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic continues to restrict many events, wedding plans are still going on in Saskatchewan.Tammy Sweeney, the chief operating officer of TCU Place in Saskatoon, said the downtown venue has weddings on the books and future brides and grooms are paying close attention to restrictions. ‘Do we postpone again?’: Couples on planning their weddings in 2021 “We’ve got upwards of 40-some odd weddings that are in various stages of readiness so whether they’re on the books or in conversations.

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Coronavirus: Ontario government updates COVID-19 vaccination plan

The Ontario government has unveiled new priority groups to get the first doses of COVID-19 vaccines set to arrive in the coming weeks. Travis Dhanraj reports.

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Brevard alternative learning center temporarily closes due to COVID-19 cases

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – An alternative learning center in North-Central Brevard County will not welcome students for the rest of the week in an effort to prevent more cases of the coronavirus from spreading, Brevard Public Schools announced Monday.

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Alberta man currently inside 3rd sports bubble experience

Many Albertans may have had one or two COVID-19 tests by now, but an Edmonton man has reached one hundred swabs and counting. Morgan Black explains why.

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Coronavirus: Potential COVID-19 exposure reported on Air Canada flight from Toronto to Halifax

COVID-19 on Air Canada flight from Toronto to Halifax.The Air Canada flight 7572 (Sky Regional) departed from Toronto on Feb. 10 at 2:25 p.m.

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Coronavirus: Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market shuts down non-essential vendors

City councillors support $30,000 marketing grant for Hamilton Farmer’s Market “I don’t even know how to describe it, really, it’s just tough,” said Perrin.The new rules also state customers are not allowed to eat or drink any items purchased from indoor or outdoor vendors, a rule that is impacting the bottom line for vendors like Dalton’s Orange Juice. “My business is down approximately 50 per cent in sales.

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Small pharmacies cry foul as Pa. health officials seek to narrow who can distribute vaccines

WEST CHESTER, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Health is planning on narrowing the categories of who can distribute the COVID-19 vaccine. The goal is to streamline the process and get more shots into arms.

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How future surgeons are turning to Canadian technology to train remotely during COVID-19

Remote learning has become a common place during the pandemic, but imagine doing remote learning to replace a hip bone or operate on a spine. Minna Rhee takes a look at a Canadian innovation that’s changing the field of medicine.

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NBA says strict protocols will be in place for All-Stars

Parties may be part of NBA All-Star weekend next month.

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COVID-19 vaccine appointments still available in Sanford

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Feb. 27 are still available in Sanford.

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Florida school district announces closure due to ‘icy road conditions’

OKALOOSA SCHOOLS, Fla. – It seems not even the Sunshine State is safe when it comes to the cold winter weather hitting the U.S.

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Alberta records 251 new cases of COVID-19 Monday, 2 more deaths

COVID-19 Monday and two additional deaths from the disease.The new cases came as a result of 5,389 tests. Canada prepares for single biggest Pfizer vaccine shipment to date As of Monday, there were 5,222 active cases of COVID-19 in Alberta.

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COVID-19 media update, 16 February 2021

The Minister for COVID-19 Response, Chris Hipkins and Director-General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield, will provide an update to the media today at 1.00 pm.

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Herron lawyer asks for delay in public coroner’s inquest into seniors’ residence deaths

Quebec coroner orders public inquiry into coronavirus deaths at long-term care homes “I must question everything everything linked to these deaths, including state and administrative structures that are supposed to protect residents of seniors homes,” she said.“This is the first very public proceeding in which we will really be able to ask the key decision makers the questions and to really shed some factual light about what went on,” said Patrick Martin-Ménard, a lawyer representing family members of people who died at Herron.The list of witnesses slated to testify on the first day of the hearing included a Montreal police officer and Montreal’s director of public health.

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High School students in Melbourne help NASA without leaving Earth

MELBOURNE, Fla – Eau Gallie High School students in Brevard County are making news after helping NASA with 250 special wires that are currently being used in space.

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WHO green-lights AstraZeneca COVID vaccine for urgent use

The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced that the AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 vaccine made in two different countries is listed for emergency use, clearing the final hurdle for doses to be distributed by the COVAX program.

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Man shot and killed during Rainbow Gathering in Florida

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A man was shot and killed during a Rainbow Gathering in Silver Springs Friday night, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

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Coronavirus: COVID-19 pandemic presenting challenges for student motivation

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is the spokesperson for Hooked on School Days.The campaign promotes staying in school, and this year, campaign organizers are focusing on keeping students motivated during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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

India to get 97.2 mn Covid vaccines under Covax initiative despite tepid demand

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