AFP, Antoine Flahault, Director of the Institute of Global Health at the University of Geneva said the emergence of the phenomenon should act as an alert. “We're seeing the emergence of an unusual phenomenon, but it's still difficult to know whether it will explode into an epidemic, or whether its spread will be more contained.

In recent days, the number of cases has doubled every three or four days, which could signal the exponential growth of an epidemic wave." On monkeypox becoming a pandemic, he said, we cannot rule out any scenario at this stage.

And the pandemic scenario cannot be ruled out completely. That said, there are other less pessimistic scenarios, which are at least as plausible as scenarios.

So far, no chain infections of more than six people have been reported. The reproduction rate in Africa has always been below 1, ie.

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Biden signs off on hefty pay raise for federal firefighters through 2023

FILE - US President Joe Biden meets with smoke jumpers and other firefighting professionals during a tour at the National Interagency Fire Center at Boise Airport on Sept. 13, 2021, in Boise, Idaho.

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January 6 panel to hear from Georgia's Raffensperger, others Trump pushed

WASHINGTON - The House 1/6 committee is set to hear from the caretakers of American democracy — elections workers and local officials — who fended off Donald Trump's pressure to overturn the 2020 presidential election, at times despite frightening personal attacks.The hearings investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S.

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At least 50 shots fired, 3 people injured in Frankford triple shooting, police say

Police investigate triple shooting in Frankford. PHILADELPHIA - Police say three people were struck by gunfire after a shooting erupted in Frankford early Tuesday morning.At least 50 fired shell casing were found when police responded to shooting reports on the 4700 block of Northwood Street around 1:14 a.m.A 24-year-old man was also found shot in the leg lying in front of a car.A second victim, a 26-year-old man, was shot in the face.

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Delhi-NCR schools set to reopen after summer break amid spike in Covid-19 cases

PTI: “While the schools are scheduled to open from July 1 after the summer vacations, increasing Covid cases have become a major concern for the parents yet again." "The state government has stated that it is not in favour of any more disruptions in studies and aims to continue education while keeping the safety of students and teachers at prior," Kapur further said. "At our school, children with low immunity are provided with the option of staying at home, while parents can connect with the school authorities to get the class work of the student at home.

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Gogglebox star Mary Killen quit alcohol after 'vomiting for days' during health scare

Gogglebox star Mary Killen has spoken about how her illness put her of alcohol forever.The star, who is known for appearing alongside her husband Giles Wood on the Channel 4 show, spoke about how she suffered a bout of campylobacter food poisoning and it turned her off her precious glasses of wine.Mary thinks that the horrific 5 day food poisoning came from 'grubby' vegetables from her garden, which required antibiotics to bring it under control.Speaking about it, Mary told the Daily Mail: "Immediately afterward, I found I couldn’t face alcohol."I remember going to a house party on the Isle of Mull a short time later."All sorts of wonderful wines were being served and I couldn’t touch any of them."She continued : "It made me recoil — reminding me of when I was pregnant with our two daughters, both of whom are now in their 20s."It has completely lost its appeal.

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Man shot and killed while sitting on his porch in West Philadelphia, police say

Man shot and killed on his porch in West Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA - A man's home became a crime scene when police say at least one suspect opened fire Monday night.Police say a 47-year-old man was sitting on the porch of his home on the 1600 block of Vine Street when two masked men approached.Witnesses say one suspect fired six shots from the sidewalk in what police are calling a "targeted shooting." Police say both suspects fled on foot.The victim then ran inside his house, where police found him lying on the floor of the bathroom.

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Weather Authority: Clouds take over first day of summer ahead of rainy days

PHILADELPHIA - Summer has officially started, and so has the summer weather!Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, began at 5:14 a.m. Tuesday and taking us all the way to sunset at 8:33 a.m.Unfortunately, the sun didn't come with the first day of summer.

Chinatown apartment fire: Dozens of fire crews battling two-alarm blaze

PHILADELPHIA - Apartments in Chinatown have been evacuated as firefighters battle a two-alarm fire. Authorities say the fire was called in around 1:55 a.m.

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Weather Authority: 'Picture perfect' Monday could lead to some mid-week downpours

PHILADELPHIA - The intense summer heat has not fully made its way to the Delaware Valley as Monday's blue skies were accompanied by some cool breezes. Temperatures overnight will drop into the 50s as clouds roll in a mild and cloudy Tuesday. Showers are expected to begin Tuesday night around 10:00 p.m.A warm front and some rain showers is making its way to the Delaware Valley on Wednesday as possible downpours are expected in the afternoon. The end of the week we can expect a chance of showers or thunderstorms, but the weekend will be dry and warm with temperatures in the upper 80s.

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Coyote Fire: Wildfire contained after burning part of Hollywood Hills

LOS ANGELES - Crews have contained a wildfire that burned part of the Hollywood Hills area.The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call in the 3600 block of North Barham Boulevard, which is less than two miles from Universal Studios Hollywood, late Monday night. Prior to containment, the "Coyote Fire," had stretched to at least once acre, happening right above a dog park and a nearby apartment complex, LAFD said.LAFD's Brian Humphrey said both the iconic Hollywood sign and Universal Studios will not be threatened by the fire.

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Corrie's Sally Carman pays sweet tribute to co-star fiancé as she gives health update

Coronation Street star Sally Carman has paid a lovely tribute to her fiancé Joe Duttine in a sweet social media post. The real-life soap couple, who play Abi Franklin and Tim Metcalfe, are currently in the middle of planning their wedding, after the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted their plans.And while the nuptials are a few months away yet, Sally gushed about her husband-to-be while posting on her Instagram over the weekend.Posting a picture of Joe and her father in a pub, the actress wrote: "Happy Father’s Day to these two legends.

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Health Minister concerned over rise in Covid cases

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has expressed concern over the rise in cases of Covid-19 and urged people over 65 and those who are immunosuppressed, to avail of their second booster.

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Council staff rewarded for pandemic efforts with extra day off

Council employees will be given an extra ‘wellbeing’ day in recognition of their outstanding efforts in responding to the coronavirus pandemic over the last two years.

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Risk of long Covid symptoms lower with Omicron variant than Delta: Study

Omicron period versus the Delta period, depending on age and time since vaccination. According to lead author Claire Steves from King's College London, UK, One in 23 people who cath Omicron can have Covid symptoms for more than four weeks.

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Dumfries and Galloway council and health staff gearing up for summer of strike action

Council workers and health service staff are gearing up for a summer of strike action.

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Slight dip in covid cases, India reports 9,923 new infections in last 24 hours

New Delhi: Covid cases declined marginally on Tuesday as India logged 9,923 new infections in the last 24 hours, down 2,858 cases from Monday. The total active caseload has climbed to over 79,313, according to the union health ministry. Total covid-19 cases have reached 4,33,16,396 so far. The country reported 17 new fatalities, taking the death toll to 5/24/890 so far. The weekly positivity rate is presently at 2.67% while daily positivity rate is 2.55%.

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Lululemon launches workout hijabs, netting 5-star reviews from early purchasers

Lululemon has taken a big step towards inclusion in its athletic wear by introducing a new line of performance hijabs designed for working out and playing sports. Two workout hijabs have already been released and a third model is on the way later this year.

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Videos of RCMP officers killing Nova Scotia mass shooter released

Videos of Nova Scotia RCMP officers fatally shooting the perpetrator of one of the worst mass killings in Canadian history have been released to the public.

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Local pharmacist is among the first to give children under 5 COVID-19 vaccines

SKIPPBACK, Pa. - The moment many parents have been waiting for is finally here: the day when they can get their young children vaccinated against COVID-19. The Food and Drug Administration greenlighted the Moderna and Pfizer kid shots on Friday and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended them Saturday. In the U.S., COVID-19 vaccines were first tested and given in late 2020 to health care workers and older adults. Teens and school-age kids were added last year.Doctor Mayak Amin, the owner of Skippback Pharmacy, was among the first to give the newly approved COVID vaccine to kids under five.

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Child hospitalized after being stabbed in chest by catfish, Pasco Fire Rescue says

(Courtesy: Pasco County Fire Rescue) NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. - A child has been rushed to the hospital as a trauma alert after being stabbed by a catfish in New Port Richey, fire rescue officials say.Pasco County Fire Rescue posted on Twitter around 2 p.m. Monday, saying the boy, who is under the age of 10, was stabbed in the chest by a catfish.

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Youth march to end gun violence gathers at site of South Street shooting

PHILADELPHIA - Young Philadelphians frustrated by the relentless gun violence plaguing the city gathered Monday near the site of the South Street mass shooting to call for peace. ‘Stay Hungry, Stay Humble’ organized its first Philadelphia Youth March Monday afternoon to promote unity and solutions to curb gun violence. The march began at the intersection of South and 3rd streets, an intersection that recently saw the worst of Philadelphia's gun violence problem. Earlier this month, police say three people were killed and nearly a dozen others were injured when a fight escalated to gunfire.

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Police: Porch pirate wanted for swiping packages from several homes in Drexel Hill

DREXEL HILL, Pa. - The Upper Darby Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a package thief who has been targeting residents in Drexel Hill.Neighbors say a "porch pirate" has been caught on several cameras walking up to people’s houses in the middle of the day and swiping packages. "I think it’s sad," said Dianne Antonuccio, a victim of the package theft. "We put it on the internet and there was like four other neighbors that had stuff taken.

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Mint Morning Digest: Life insurers may get to sell health covers and more

Life insurers may get to sell health covers India’s insurance regulator is planning to allow life insurance companies to offer full-fledged health insurance policies, two people with direct knowledge of the plans said, in a move that will likely reduce premiums and increase access to affordable health cover. (Read more) Google tax to stay post-2023 as global deal faces hurdles India’s equalization levy, or the so-called Google tax on offshore digital economy firms, is set to stay beyond 2023, as a global tax deal which was to replace such levies by individual nations by then faces implementation challenges, experts said.

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ITV Coronation Street star Sally Carman shares health announcement as fans rush to support her

ITV Coronation Street star Sally Carman has shared a health update on social media. Fans have rushed to support her as she shared her illness. Sally share: "Me yesterday in denial about the horrible cold I’m now full of.

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Child, 2 teens injured in Wilmington shooting, police say

WILMINGTON, Del. - Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting that left three juveniles injured on Monday evening. At around 6:59 p.m., police say they responded to the 300 block of South Jackson street in Wilmington. Police say upon arrival, they located three gunshot victims, an 8-year-old boy, a 16-year-old boy, and a 17-year-old boy. MORE HEADLINESPolice: Woman, 21, killed in Germantown hit-and-runOfficials: Lawyer visiting Philadelphia from the Philippines fatally shot in rideshare carPolice looking for suspect after 2 people shot multiple times in KensingtonThe three victims were transported to a local hospital where they were placed in stable condition. Police are actively investigating this incident, and they are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Derek Haines at 302-576-3656.

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Police: Woman, 21, killed in Germantown hit-and-run

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a young woman Monday night in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the intersection of Germantown Avenue and Culter Street just before 7 p.m. Police say a 21-year-old woman was found on the sidewalk with severe head trauma and bleeding heavily. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESThe unnamed victim was brought to Albert Einstein Medical Center where police say she died. Chief Inspector Scott Small told reporters that the victim was crossing Germantown Avenue when a speeding Tesla heading southbound struck the woman. She was hit with such force police say she was launched 12 feet in the air. Small said the wanted gray Tesla is believed to have heavy damage to the passenger's side and front windshield.

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Mom of 4 makes living teaching how to play video games: ‘I’m breaking that stigma’

RIVERTON, Utah - Devyn Ricks may be the very definition of a "cool mom" as she supports her family by teaching video games to children online. Ricks, 30, conducts her classes through Outschool from her home in Riverton, Utah. Her weekly hour-long courses cost $15 to tutor children in games like "Zelda," "Mario Kart," and "Kirby." Currently, many of her students are between 9 and 14 years old. She rakes in around $4,000 a month through her classes.

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American Airlines ending service in three cities due to pilot shortage

FILE - American Airlines plane. (American Airlines)American Airlines is ending service in three cities this fall in response to the industry-wide pilot shortage. The Texas-based carrier told FOX Business Monday that its service in Islip and Ithaca, New York, as well as in Toledo, Ohio, will end starting on Sept.

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5,630 community cases; 362 hospitalisations; 4 in ICU; 17 deaths

Today we are reporting 5,630 community cases, 362 current hospitalisations, and 17 deaths.

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The Chicks Forced To Postpone Tour Dates Due To Natalie Maines’ Vocal Health

The Chicks are taking a short rest. The band took to Twitter Monday night to reveal that, due to a doctor's orders, they have to postpone the next three dates on their tour.«As a result of strict doctor’s orders for vocal rest, the Chicks are forced to postpone the following shows,» the group announced, listing off their engagements in Noblesville, Indiana, Cincinnati, Ohio and Clarkston, Michigan. The announcement further stated that all three shows have been rescheduled for late September and earlier October.«The Chicks apologize for the inconvenience and hope to see you all at the new dates,» the post continued.

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Hot and crispy? Arizona Wendy's drive-thru assault caused by apparent dissatisfied customer

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. - Police in Arizona are looking for a suspect accused of an unusual assault after police say she attacked a fast-food worker with the food she ordered.An unhappy customer who ordered food at a Wendy’s restaurant was not satisfied with her french fries and chicken nuggets. The bag the food comes in guarantees the food to be hot and crispy, but police say she went too far when alerting the restaurant that she wasn't happy with the food.Casa Grande police released a surveillance photo of a woman accused of assaulting the fast-food worker in the drive-thru window.

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Jeopardy! host Mayim Bialik announces she has tested positive for COVID-19: 'It's no joke over here'

Jeopardy! host Mayim Bialik announced she has tested positive for coronavirus.'I have COVID, saying that, and it’s no joke over here,' the 46-year-old actress said in an Instagram Live clip on Sunday.Bialik said she was gathering suggested remedies including zinc, vitamin C, lemon juice, ginger and turmeric. The latest:Jeopardy! host Mayim Bialik, 46, announced she has tested positive for coronavirus.

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Boy, 5, dies after being left in hot vehicle for hours; mom thought he was in house, HCSO says

HOUSTON - A child has died after being left inside a vehicle for two to three hours in northeast Houston, according to Harris County Sheriff's Office.Precinct 3 units were dispatched to the 13700 block of Blair Hill Ln. on Monday afternoon.

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Ontario father whose 3 children were killed by drunk driver in 2015 dies by suicide

A man whose three children were killed by a drunk driver in a crash in Vaughan has died by suicide.

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New Jersey reports first probable case of monkeypox, officials say

TRENTON, N.J. - The first probable case of monkeypox has been reported in New Jersey, according to the state's Department of Health.Officials say a North Jersey resident was found with orthopoxvirus on June 18 after taking a PCR test. A test to confirm monkeypox will be conducted by the U.S.

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Police chase: Motorcyclist who led authorities on 2-county pursuit taken into custody

LOS ANGELES - A motorcyclist wanted for speeding who led authorities on a pursuit in Los Angeles and Orange counties was taken into custody in the Echo Park area in dramatic fashion.The California Highway Patrol began pursuing the suspect riding a motorcycle in Los Alamitos just before 10 a.m. Monday.

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Monkey in bulletproof vest found among the dead after shootout with Mexican police

FILE - Sinaloa state police agents check a plastic bag with a suspicious substance found during a security operation in the city of Culiacan, Sinaloa state, Mexico on Feb. 15, 2019.

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Sweltering streets: Hundreds of homeless die in extreme heat across US

PHOENIX - Hundreds of blue, green and grey tents are pitched under the sun’s searing rays in downtown Phoenix, a jumble of flimsy canvas and plastic along dusty sidewalks. Here, in the hottest big city in America, thousands of homeless people swelter as the summer’s triple-digit temperatures arrive.The stifling tent city has ballooned amid pandemic-era evictions and surging rents that have dumped hundreds more people onto the sizzling streets that grow eerily quiet when temperatures peak in the midafternoon.

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Local beverage industry union organizes strike against Delaware Valley Importers Distribution Association

Teamsters Local 830, a Local beverage industry union authorized a strike against the Delaware Valley Importers Distribution Association, demanding a fair workers' contract. PHILADELPHIA - Teamsters Local 830, a union that represents workers in the regional beverage industry, went on strike against the Delaware Valley Importers Distribution Association on Sunday at 12:01 a.m. On Saturday, June 18th, members of Teamsters Local 830 rejected the Del-Val Association’s latest contract proposal and unanimously voted to strike. Picket lines went up on Sunday at three big beer distributors in the Philadelphia region: Penn, Origlio and Muller locations. Picket lines will remain up until the dispute over the rejected contract is settled. MORE HEADLINESFuneral arrangements announced for Philadelphia firefighter killed in collapseOfficials: Lawyer visiting Philadelphia from the Philippines fatally shot in rideshare in University CityOfficials: Wharton State Forest wildfire could be 'largest in N.J. in 15 years,' natural causes ruled outSecretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 830, Daniel H.

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COVID-19 immunization in young kids begins following CDC nod

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory group on Saturday unanimously recommended Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months old, which was quickly accepted by the CDC.

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Jumbo Floating Restaurant capsizes after being towed from Hong Kong port

A video frame grab from AFPTV footage show Hong Kong's Jumbo Floating Restaurant, an iconic but aging tourist attraction designed like a Chinese imperial palace, being towed out of Aberdeen Harbour on June 14, 2022, after years of revitalization effo HONG KONG - Hong Kong’s iconic Jumbo Floating Restaurant has capsized in the South China Sea less than a week after it was towed away from the city, its parent company said Monday.The restaurant encountered "adverse conditions" on Saturday as it was passing the Xisha Islands, also known as the Paracel Islands, in the South China Sea, and water entered the vessel and it began to tip, according to Aberdeen Restaurant Enterprises Ltd.The company said no one was injured, but that efforts to save the vessel failed and it capsized on Sunday."As the water depth at the scene is over 1,000 meters, (it makes it) extremely difficult to carry out salvage works," it said in a statement.It said the company "is very saddened by this accident."File: The Jumbo floating restaurant, Aberdeen Bay, seen in 1991. (Photo by Edgar MC TRESSIN/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) The Jumbo Floating Restaurant, almost 80 meters (260 feet) in length, had been a landmark in Hong Kong for over four decades, serving Cantonese cuisine to over 3 million guests including Queen Elizabeth II and Tom Cruise.It closed in 2020 due to the pandemic and laid off all its staff.

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News Scan for Jun 20, 2022

Rates of Kawasaki disease, a rare acquired cardiac condition in kids, fell nationally during peak COVID-19 transmission when control measures were in place, potentially providing a clue that multiple triggers and upper airway inhalation might be involved.Researchers based at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) p

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COVID-19 Vaccines Recommended for Infants and Young Children

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations/children-teens.html.Parents of newly eligible children should contact their local public health office or other approved COVID-19 vaccine provider about availability of the appropriate vaccines. The newly authorized vaccines for young children are in the process of being ordered, shipped and delivered to Wyoming locations.“As we move through this pandemic, including at this phase, staying up to date with vaccines remains the best way to reduce our vulnerability to this virus and its most serious effects,” Harrist said.“Booster doses have become more important over time and are recommended for everyone ages 5 and older, with second booster doses recommended for everyone ages 50 and older,” Harrist said.

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India sees 12.7k new covid cases

Even as covid cases surged to nearly 12,781 in the last 24 hours, health experts said that India has achieved remarkable vaccination coverage by administering more than 1.96 billion doses in all eligible age groups. “India’s total vaccination coverage is even more than other countries. It has given a huge amount of protection to keep the fatality down right from Alpha, Delta and Omicron (variants of covid-19).

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News Releases from Department of Health | Children under five eligible for COVID-19 vaccines

Parents encouraged to explore vaccination opportunitiesHONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is excited to announce long awaited COVID-19 vaccines for keiki under the age of five will soon be available.DOH is authorizing enrolled COVID-19 vaccination providers to administer the vaccines as soon as they become available.DOH is expecting delivery of 27,500 doses of the new keiki vaccines in the coming week. The vaccines will be distributed to hospitals, pediatricians’ offices, and clinics. Pharmacies and community health centers will receive additional vaccine shipments directly from the manufacturers.

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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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