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23.05.2021 / 13:03

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Millions of Brits 'tracked by their phones' after Covid jabs to see if behaviour changed

Millions in the UK were tracked by their own phones without their knowledge after receiving a vaccine, a report claims.

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23.05.2021 / 12:51

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Kate Garraway offers update on husband Derek as she says he's 'devastated by Covid and can't really move'

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Cautious welcome for findings on vaccines and variant

A consultant in infectious diseases at St James's Hospital in Dublin has given a cautious welcome to the findings of a UK study which shows two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech and AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines can protect against the B1617 variant of the virus.

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23.05.2021 / 11:29

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Possibility of lifting Covid restrictions next month 'looking good' says UK health chief

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Pfizer-BioNtech and AstraZeneca jabs effective against Indian variant - study

The Pfizer-BioNtech Covid-19 vaccine is 88% effective against the Indian variant after two doses, a new study by Public Health England (PHE) has found.

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Glaxo gets ready for next pandemic after Covid vaccine production stumbles in UK

Covid-19 vaccine race, but now the drugmaker is working to make sure it’s on the front lines of the next pandemic.The British pharma giant is talking with the UK and other governments about building facilities to bring vaccine development and production onshore before the next crisis, said Roger Connor, its vaccines chief. The labs would offer a range of vaccine technologies to tackle deadly viruses of the future, he said in an interview.“When every government does their after-action review from this pandemic, they’ll start to think about manufacturing within their own boundary, or within their own region at least," said Connor.

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Two COVID-19 shots effective against U.K., India variants: study

COVID-19 vaccines is almost as effective against the fast-spreading variant of the coronavirus first identified in India as it is against Britain’s dominant strain, English health officials said on Saturday.Britain’s health minister said the data was groundbreaking and he was increasingly hopeful that the government would be able to lift more COVID restrictions next month.

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Saskatchewan reports 180 new COVID-19 cases, 375 new variant lineage results

Saskatchewan is reporting an additional 180 COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the provincial total up to 45,490 cases. Saskatchewan Polytechnic to continue with hybrid learning model in fall semester The province also reported 375 new lineage results of COVID-19 variants on Saturday.

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Ex-BBC head quits gallery job amid Diana interview fallout

LONDON – Tony Hall, who was director of BBC news and current affairs at the time of the public broadcaster's explosive 1995 interview with Princess Diana, resigned Saturday as board chairman of Britain's National Gallery.

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Scottish Government announces no deaths and 370 new covid cases in last 24 hours

covid deaths and 370 new cases overnight. It means the death toll since last March – of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days – remains the same at 7,664.There are currently 81 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with four being treated in intensive care.The total number of positive cases since the pandemic hit stands at 231,282.To date 3,096,341 people have received their first vaccination with 1,799,956 having a second jab.

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'I have dark days' Bill Turnbull shares health 'ups and downs' in prostate cancer update

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Activists blockade McDonald's distribution centers in UK

LONDON – Animal rights protesters are blockading four McDonald's distribution centres in the U.K. in an attempt to get the burger chain to commit to becoming fully plant-based by 2025.

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New 'triple mutant' Covid variant found in UK as scientists launch probe

coronavirus variant is being investigated by scientists in the UK.So far there have been 49 cases of the strain, which has a "strange combination" of genes.They have been mainly found in Yorkshire and Humber, but Brits are being told not to be alarmed by it.The strain is a "variant under investigation”, the Mirror reports.But there is said to be no evidence yet to say it is more transmissible or resistant to vaccines.It comes as cases of the Indian variant, which is thought to be more transmissible, continue to rise across the country.The Covid R rate – the rate it reproduces at – is now somewhere between 0.9 and 1.1.This is the highest it has been since the second wave peak back in January.The Government has vowed to put in place any

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U.K. urges caution on COVID-19 variant first seen in India. Should Canadians worry?

COVID-19, first identified in India, have U.K. authorities urging caution, even as they reopen pubs and allow gatherings across the country.There’s reason to worry about this variant in Canada, experts say, though they add that so far, it hasn’t been proven to get past our vaccines.

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Coronavirus vaccines respond to all known virus variants, experts say

coronavirus variants, experts have said. Health officials have identified a number of variants of concern, including ones first found in India, South Africa, Brazil, India and in the south east of the UK.

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Vast Antarctic iceberg could drift through ocean for years

PARIS – A vast iceberg that broke off Antarctica earlier this month could drift through the ocean for several years before it breaks up and melts away, a scientist from the European Space Agency said Friday.

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The Diana Interview: A look at the pivotal moment in time

LONDON – The respected British broadcaster BBC is facing questions about its integrity following a scathing report on its explosive 1995 interview with Princess Diana.

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21.05.2021 / 18:03

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Pfizer COVID vaccine: Delaying 2nd shot by 12 weeks boosts immunity in elderly, shows study

Here what the study suggestedThe yet-to-be peer-reviewed research found that extending the second dose interval to 12 weeks increased the peak SARS-CoV-2 spike specific antibody response 3.5-fold compared to those who had the second vaccine at three weeks.

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Sunday Times Rich List 2021: Full list of UK billionaires that thrived during pandemic

net worths, at the bottom of the article.1. Sir Leonard Blavatnik - Investment, music and media - £23bn, up £7.219bn2.

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Health officials investigate 'Yorkshire variant' after 49 cases emerge

Covid strain that has been dubbed the ‘Yorkshire variant’. The latest UK Government data reveals that 49 cases of the AV.1 strain of the virus have been discovered south of the border.

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21.05.2021 / 12:15

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New Covid variant found in UK after 49 cases confirmed

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BBC faces questions of integrity after Princess Diana report

LONDON – The BBC, seen as a respected source of news and information around the world, is facing questions about its integrity at home after a scathing report on its explosive 1995 interview with Princess Diana.

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Spain gears up for summer, lifts restrictions on UK tourists

MADRID – Spain is revving up for a return of summer tourists, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Friday offering an upbeat outlook after his government lifted travel restrictions on British visitors and the European Union moved a step closer to allowing cross-border travel.

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Spain to open to UK holidaymakers without proof of negative Covid test

holidaymakers without having to show evidence of a negative PCR test from next week. The Spanish Government released a state bulletin this morning which outlined changes to its policy on international travellers entering the country.It states that travellers from the UK will be allowed to enter Spain from May 24 - paving the way for Scots holidays in the country to resume.

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Ibiza and Magaluf set to ease strict Covid rules to let Brit tourists run riot

Fancy an escape? Sign up to the Chill newsletter for weekly inspiration and advice on UK holidays Brit holidayers will be able to have the summer of their dreams in popular Spanish resorts without the burden of strict COVID rules, it was confirmed last night.

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Cases of Covid variant first identified in India double in UK

#COVID19 #variants identified in UK. More: https://t.co/NxiBAaLVssCases of VOC-21APR-02 have risen by 2,111 since last week.

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Father of Londoner found dead in Pakistan demands justice

LAHORE – The father of a British woman of Pakistani origin who was found dead at a home in the eastern city of Lahore said he was dissatisfied with a police probe into the murder, but investigators on Friday said they were on the right track.

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Piers Morgan slammed for 'shameful' mental health swipe at Prince Harry documentary

Piers Morgan has faced an online backlash after lashing out again at Prince Harry over his latest interview with Oprah - calling him a "little berk".The former Good Morning Britain host, 56, ruffled feathers when he shared his view on Harry's new TV documentary which aired this morning (21 May) on Apple TV+ and focuses on mental health issues - called The Me You Can't See.In the documentary series, the Duke of Sussex opens up to Oprah Winfrey about his personal mental health battle and life in the royal family - and has revealed that he suffered from panic attacks after his mother Princess Diana's death.In the first episode of the series, entitled Say It Out Loud, Harry shared that he was "just all over the place mentally" whilst speaking

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Structural details of how SARS-CoV-2 variants escape immune response revealed

variants of the Covid-19-causing coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, carry mutations that enable the virus to escape some of the immune response created naturally or by vaccination.

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B.C.’s COVID-19 reopening plan to be announced on Tuesday

Once British Columbians get through the May long weekend and the circuit breaker expires – what happens next? Keith Baldrey has the details on what the premier indicated today people would be “pleased” with.

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Jill Biden tells 'dreamers' she feels inspired by them

NEW YORK – First lady Jill Biden on Thursday told young immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children that she feels “inspired” by them because they didn't just receive a college education, they "fought for it."

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'I was afraid': Prince Harry, Oprah discuss mental health

NEW YORK – For Harry, returning to London to attend Prince Philip's funeral last month meant once more facing a place where he felt trapped and hunted by cameras. It would be a test of his ability to cope with the anxiety that was bubbling up again.

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B.C. premier reinforces public health orders are still in place for May long weekend

B.C. Premier John Horgan urges British Columbians to stay close to home this May long weekend and reminds everyone that public health orders and the provincial travel ban remain in effect until Monday, May 24, at midnight.

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How 12+ youth can book a COVID-19 vaccine in British Columbia

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry explains in detail how the 310,000 British Columbian youth aged 12 to 17 can register and receive their COVID-19 vaccine.

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Is the premier worried about B.C. travellers this long weekend?

Premier John Horgan says he wants British Columbians to understand that they need to stay local and close to home this May long weekend as case counts traditionally increase after the holidays.

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B.C. looking at 13-week interval between COVID-19 vaccine doses, top doctor says

COVID-19 vaccine, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Thursday.The province made the decision in March to extend the gap between doses to 16 weeks — up from the pharmaceutical companies’ recommended three to four weeks — in order to maximize the number of British Columbians receiving partial protection against the virus.

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B.C. reports 357 new COVID-19 cases, fewest since mid-February

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reports 357 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, May 20, and three related death in British Columbia.

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Europe makes cautious progress, urged to monitor COVID-19 variant spread

Europe's COVID-19 cases have dropped 60% over the past month, but progress is fragile, as the region once again is on guard against a more transmissible SARS-CoV-2 variant, B1617, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) European regional office said today.

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One of Queen Elizabeth II's new dogs dies after just 5 months: report

Queen Elizabeth II is reportedly upset after her five-month-old dog, Fergus, died. According to The Independent, one of the British monarch’s two new puppies died over the weekend after falling ill in February. Representatives for Buckingham Palace had no comment when reached by Fox News. The dachshund and Welsh corgi mixed breed pup joined the queen’s household shortly after Prince Philip fell ill and was hospitalized earlier this year.

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B.C. premier, health officials to hold live COVID-19 briefing Thursday

COVID-19 update at 2 p.m. PT, Thursday.Global News will carry it live here, on our Facebook page and on BC1.

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2 AstraZeneca doses could be up to 90% effective against COVID-19: study

Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine may be around 85 to 90 per cent effective against symptomatic disease, Public Health England (PHE) said on Thursday, while cautioning that it did not yet have enough data to be conclusive.Britain has suffered one of the worst death tolls globally from the pandemic, but has also had one of the fastest vaccine rollouts, generating a lot of data about the use of the shots in real-world settings.It was the first country to roll out AstraZeneca’s vaccine, which faced questions over the construction of its clinical trials, the efficacy of the vaccine and the optimal gap between doses of its shot.

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UK regulator says Pfizer Covid vaccine can be stored 31 days in fridge

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Prince William gets his 1st COVID-19 vaccine shot

Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, receives his coronavirus vaccine in London, Tuesday, May 18, 2021. (Courtesy of Kensington Palace via Twitter) LONDON (AP) - Prince William said Thursday he has received his first dose of COVID-19 vaccine as Britain's National Health Service expands it inoculation program to younger people.William, 38, received his shot at London's Science Museum, one of the large-scale vaccination centers opened around the country.

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20.05.2021 / 16:55

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Two AstraZeneca Covid vaccine shots 85-90% effective: UK medical body

LONDON: Two doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine are around 85% to 90% effective against symptomatic disease, Public Health England (PHE) said on Thursday, citing an analysis of real-world data from the rollout of the shot.Britain has suffered one of the worst death tolls globally from the pandemic, but has also had one of the fastest vaccine rollouts, generating a lot of data about the use of the shots in real world settings.In a weekly surveillance report, Public Health England said the estimated effectiveness of the AstraZeneca vaccine, invented at the University of Oxford, was 89% compared to unvaccinated people.That compares to 90% estimated effectiveness against symptomatic disease for the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine."This new

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NI green light for further relaxation of Covid-19 rules

Stormont ministers have agreed to press ahead with a series of further relaxations of Covid-19 rules in Northern Ireland.

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British Columbia’s cruise ship industry continues to navigate choppy waters

COVID-19 pandemic.But now the sector is worried about yet another hit if American cruise ships are allowed to bypass B.C. ports on their way to Alaska.That could be the outcome if a bill before the U.S.

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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