There were 21,338 total vaccine doses administered yesterday, including 1,413 first doses and 7,135 second doses. To date, 95% of eligible people in New Zealand have had their first dose (partially vaccinated) and 91% are double-dosed (fully vaccinated).

Hawke’s Bay and Waikato DHBs are inching closer to the 90% fully vaccinated milestone. Hawkes Bay DHB has just 415 second doses to go and Waikato has just 1,436 second doses to go.

This will soon mean 13 DHBs in total are fully vaccinated to 90 percent or higher. Holiday reminder No one wants to get COVID-19 (or any other illness) for Christmas, so we’re asking everyone to play their part to reduce the spread of the virus.

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Man, 18, found shot to death on Christmas Day in New Castle County, police say

NEWARK, Del. - A man was found shot to death on Christmas day in Newark, Delaware. Patrol officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Barrett's Lane in the community of Barrett's Run at approximately 7 p.m. on Saturday. They were responding to reports of shots being fired. When officers arrived, they found an 18-year-old male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

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Family of Il Divo star Carlos Marin say he ‘could have been saved’ in Spain after singer died from Covid in UK aged 53

THE family of Il Divo star Carlos Marin have claimed he "could have been saved" in Spain after the singer died from Covid in the UK. The 53-year-old lost his life after he was admitted to Manchester Royal Hospital a fortnight after testing positive for Covid.

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Abigail Breslin Reflects On The First Christmas Without Her Dad Following His Death From COVID: ‘Some Days Are Harder’

Abigail Breslin sent her love to anyone who is also going through it during the “holiday-grief season.”

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2 children taken to hospital after using drugs, Eagan police say

EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) - Two children in Eagan were taken to the hospital on Christmas evening after using drugs, police say.Police say they responded to a call of suspected Percocet use by a 12-year-old and a 15-year-old around 8:15 p.m.

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Man Utd will not sign players unvaccinated against Covid-19, says Ralf Rangnick

Ralf Rangnick admits Manchester United are not expected to sign unvaccinated players - because of the health risks involved.Liverpool rival Jurgen Klopp claimed clubs will be reluctant to sign stars who haven't been jabbed, as the Covid crisis continues to run amok through football.A host of players have contracted the virus, forcing a growing number of games to be postponed.United interim boss Rangnick agrees with German compatriot Klopp and says United may turn their back on unvaccinated players, because of all the negative consequences it could bring.Rangnick, whose side travel to Newcastle on Monday, said: "Yes, I think it could be a consideration and I fully understand what Jurgen said."But it also depends if you want to sign a player

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Abigail Breslin Opens Up About Spending First Christmas Without Her Father Who Died From COVID

Abigail Breslin is remember her late father this Christmas season.

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Derek Draper beams on trip to panto with Kate Garraway as he’s seen outside for first time since nightmare Covid battle

KATE Garraway's husband Derek Draper looked in good spirits as he joined his family on a trip to the panto. It is the first time the 54-year-old has been seen outside since returning home after a brutal 13-month stay in hospital.

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Kate Garraway's husband Derek smiles in first outing since harrowing Covid battle

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway has been seen with her husband Derek as she took him and their two kids Darcey and Billy out of their home in London at Christmas. This comes after she updated her fans as she described being able to spend Christmas with her husband for the first time since he fell seriously ill as “the biggest gift”.The family enjoyed a trip to watch Cinderella at Richmond Theatre in West London, which marks the first time Derek been seen outside since contracting Covid in March 2020, which caused him to be placed into a medically induced coma and become the UK's longest Covid sufferer in hospital.

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AstraZeneca Covid jab 'could be reason for UK's lower death rate compared to Europe'

The use of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in vulnerable people may be resulting in a lower death toll in the UK compared to Europe, according to the former chief of the country's vaccine taskforce.

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Federal program offers up to $9,000 cash to reimburse COVID-19 funeral costs

BOSTON - When Wanda Olson’s son-in-law died in March after contracting COVID-19, she and her daughter had to grapple with more than just their sudden grief. They had to come up with money for a cremation.Even without a funeral, the bill came to nearly $2,000, a hefty sum that Olson initially covered.

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'Fit and healthy' pregnant mum, 24, who died after catching coronavirus could have survived if she had the vaccine, heartbroken dad claims

A 'fit and healthy' pregnant mother who died after testing positive for coronavirus could have lived if she'd had the vaccine, her heartbroken father claimed.

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Sheriff: Southern California man tortures, kills his 24-year-old girlfriend on Christmas Eve

Saul Nava THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - A 21-year-old man was arrested for allegedly torturing and killing his girlfriend in Thousand Oaks on Christmas Eve, authorities said.Saul Nava was arrested on suspicion of murder, mayhem and torture in the death of his 24-year-old girlfriend, whose name has not been released. In the state of California, the felony of mayhem alleges that the suspect "unlawfully and maliciously" disfigures or disables a victim’s body.Nava is being held on $2 million bail in the Ventura County Jail.

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New Year's celebrations shelved across the globe as COVID-19 surges, here's who canceled and who hasn't

canceling their New Year’s Eve celebrations due to the spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus while others are forging ahead with their plans.The iconic New Year’s Eve celebration in New York City will go ahead as scheduled but will be "scaled back", Mayor Bill De Blasio says, as party-goers will have to be fully vaccinated, wear face masks and practice social distancing measures amid the spread of the omicron variant."New Yorkers have stepped up tremendously over the past year – we are leading the way on vaccinations, we have reopened safely, and every day we work toward building a recovery for all of us," the mayor of the largest American city explained.

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Woman accused of killing boyfriend with sword on Christmas Eve

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - Police in Missouri arrested 32-year-old Brittany Wilson on Christmas Eve for the stabbing death of her boyfriend.According to a news release, police found Wilson standing outside her boyfriend’s home Friday night at 11:05, covered in blood. KFVS reported officers spotted a sword on the lawn.While authorities questioned Wilson outside, investigators made their way inside to discover the body of a deceased male in the basement.

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New gathering limits come into effect in Quebec as COVID-19 cases soar across Canada

COVID-19 case counts soar across the country.The province is capping private gatherings at six people or two family bubbles as of Boxing Day Sunday, after reporting more than 10,000 cases of the coronavirus on Christmas Eve and another 9,206 on Christmas Day.Officials have said the daily numbers are likely an underestimation because the province’s testing centres are overwhelmed and can’t keep up with demand.The highly infectious Omicron variant of the virus has been driving a surge in COVID-19 cases across much of Canada in recent weeks.Ontario reported 9,826 new COVID-19 cases Boxing Day.Christmas Day was the third day in a row that Ontario broke its record for daily case counts with 10,412 infections.Ontario Health Minister Christine

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For now, Covaxin likely to be only Covid vaccine available for children of 15-18 years

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Four restrictions Boris Johnson could bring in next week to tackle coronavirus

A number of measures will be on the table for discussion as ministers meet to discuss possible new Covid restrictions next week.

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Omicron COVID-19 variant disrupts holiday travel with over 6,000 flights cancelled

COVID-19, disrupting holiday celebrations during one of the busiest travel times of the year.FlightAware, a flight-tracking website, noted nearly 1,000 canceled flights entering, leaving or inside the U.S. Saturday, up from 690 flights scrapped on Friday.

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Ontario reports nearly 10K new COVID cases Sunday

COVID-19 cases Sunday.Health Minister Christine Elliott said there were 9,826 new infections, which is the second-highest single-day increase in Ontario since the pandemic began.On Saturday, a record 10,412 cases were reported.Elliott said there are 373 people hospitalized with COVID, which is down from Saturday’s report when there were 510 people hospitalized. However, Elliott said not all hospitals report stats on weekends or holidays.

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Boris Johnson poised for decision on new restrictions as Covid jabs 'to be offered door-to-door'

Boris Johnson is expected to make a final call on whether to introduce new coronavirus restrictions ahead of New Year's Eve.

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Third wave of Covid likely to start if cases keep on rising for 14 more days, experts predict

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Delhi, Mumbai see a spike in Covid cases amid Omicron fears

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Covid-19 in Maharashtra: 1,648 new cases, 17 deaths; Omicron tally up

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Karnataka reports 348 new Covid cases in 24 hours amid Omicron threat

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Delhi reports 290 new Covid cases, 1 death in 24 hours

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Five injured following three-vehicle clash in Kahathuduwa

COLOMBO (News 1st); Five people were injured and subsequently hospitalized following an accident in the Kahathuduwa area on the Southern Expressway on Sunday (26).Accordingly, a car traveling from Galle to Colombo had collided with a lorry coming from behind and then a van coming from behind the two vehicles, Police stated.The injured, identified as residents of Batalanda and Pasyala, have been admitted to the Homagama Hospital.

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Mumbai reports 922 new Covid cases in 24 hours; higher than yesterday

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6,000 flights cancelled as virus hits Christmas travel

More than 6,000 flights have been cancelled worldwide over the long Christmas weekend and thousands more were delayed, a tracking website reported today, as the highly infectious Omicron variant brings holiday distress to millions.

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Kate Garraway shares family snap on 'bumpy' Christmas Day after Derek health scare

Kate Garraway shared a sweet family snap on Christmas Day as she admitted that it had been a "bumpy 24 hours" after husband Derek Draper had a health scare. Derek, 54, returned home in April after spending a year in hospital fighting for his life after contracting coronavirus last year.Taking to Instagram on Saturday, Kate, 54, revealed that Derek had a "scare" during the festivities, which may have meant his return to hospital.

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Desmond Tutu, South Africa's Nobel Peace Prize-winning equality activist, dies at 90

Archbishop Emeritus and Nobel Laureate Desmond Tutu, attends an exhibition and book launch of notable photographs of his life, which have been turned into paintings, on April 27, 2019, in the centre of Cape Town. (Photo by RODGER BOSCH / AFP) (Photo ((Photo by RODGER BOSCH/AFP via Getty Images))JOHANNESBURG - Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist for racial justice and LGBT rights and retired Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, has died, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Sunday.

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26 Dengue fatalities & over 33,000 patients in 2021 – Dengue Prevention Unit

COLOMBO (News 1st); 26 people have died of dengue in 2021 in Sri Lanka, said the country’s Dengue Prevention Unit.During this year almost 33,000 dengue patients were reported from all parts of the country.The Dengue Prevention Unit urged the people to seek immediate medical attention of they suffer from the dengue symptoms, noting that hospitals have the capacity to treat dengue patients.

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Thirukkovil Police shooting: Special investigation under IGP orders underway

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Special Investigation Unit of the Police Headquarters has commenced an investigation into the Four Police personnel who were killed in a shooting at the Thirukkovil Police Station in Ampara on Friday (24).The Police Media Spokesperson, SSP Nihal Thalduwa said that the investigation is being carried out on the orders of the IGP.Meanwhile, the Ampara Police SSP has appointed an Assistant Superintendent of Police and a Senior OIC to investigate the incident as well.The postmortem examination of the bodies of the four deceased Police personnel is also due to be conducted at the Ampara General Hospital on Sunday (26).Two Police Sergeants and two Police Constables were shot dead by a Police motor traffic sergeant at around

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precaution dose will also be available for citizens above 60 years of age and with comorbidities on the advice of their doctor from January 10 next year as well.

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Abigail Breslin shares her grief as she marks first Christmas after her father died of COVID-19

Abigail Breslin remembered her late father Michael Breslin on her first Christmas since he died of COVID-19 earlier this year.The Oscar-nominated actress, 25, took to Instagram Friday with an emotional post about the holiday after her father's death at the age of 78 in February.'Merry Christmas eve everyone!' the New York City native said. 'I'm not gonna lie.

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More than 30 reported killed, bodies set on fire in Myanmar

Myanmar government troops rounded up villagers, some believed to be women and children, fatally shot more than 30 and set the bodies on fire, a witness and other reports said Saturday.

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90% Indians received 1st dose of Covid-19 vaccine, 61% fully vaccinated: PM Modi

Covid-19 vaccine. Over 61% of the nation's population have received both doses of Covid-19".

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India to soon launch world's first DNA vaccine for Covid. All you need to know

Zydus Cadila has received an order to supply one crore doses of ZyCoV-D to the Government of India at ₹265 per dose and the needle-free applicator being offered at ₹93 per dose, excluding GST.

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Ontario reports more than 10K new COVID-19 cases for 1st time

COVID-19 for the first time.The 10,412 diagnoses surpass the previous record of 9,571, which was set Friday.It’s the third day in a row the province has broken its record for daily case counts.

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Abigail Breslin Writes About Her First Christmas Without Her Dad, Who Died from COVID-19

Abigail Breslin is opening up about her first Christmas without her father, who passed away earlier this year after a battle with COVID-19.

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80% of Māori now double dosed; 126 community cases over 2 days; 47 in hospital; 7 in ICU

Eighty percent of Māori are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This follows 454,492 of eligible Māori now having received their second dose.

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France reports single-day spike of over 1 lakh Covid-19 cases as Omicron rages

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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

More than 21,000 vaccines given yesterday; 62 community cases; 1 death, 45 in hospital; 8 in ICU

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