The vaccine carries a much lower efficacy rate than the other two approved for use by Health Canada, but according to one epidemiologist, the numbers don’t tell the full story.

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Pace of spending for pandemic aid? Try $43,000 every second

BALTIMORE – To pay out his coronavirus relief package, President Joe Biden must spend an average of $3.7 billion every day for the rest of this year. That’s $43,000 every second of every day until midnight chimes on 2022.

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COVID-19 pandemic impact on New Brunswick businesses

The arrival of the pandemic had a massive impact on businesses in New Brunswick. While some sectors suffered critical blows, others were able to thrive. Andrew Cromwell reports.

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COVID-19 survivors may be able to skip 2nd vaccine dose

COVID-19 survivors may not need a second dose of mRNA-based vaccine to prevent subsequent symptomatic infections, which could stretch limited vaccine supplies, reports a research letter published yesterday in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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New demands on personal information during pandemic

Along with following public health guidelines in the pandemic, Canadians are also facing new demands on their personal information. Some are from corporations that admit they’ve made mistakes and others are from people trying to take advantage of them.

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All Ottawa residents could receive 1st COVID-19 vaccine dose by summer: Hospital CEO

The Ottawa Hospital projects every resident of the nation’s capital could get a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by the summer if current supply trends are sustained.The bold prediction came Thursday as Cameron Love reflected on a year of struggles and resilience within Ottawa’s health-care system during the COVID-19 pandemic, which began locally on March 11, 2020.While the city has seen more than 15,000 COVID-19 cases and nearly 450 deaths related to the novel coronavirus to date, Love told Global News that stabilizing vaccine supply chains could see the city hit a significant milestone in its local vaccination campaign in the next three-to-four months.Ottawa will have the capacity to vaccinate 10,000 people per day, Love estimated, once

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B.C. records 569 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths

COVID-19 on Thursday, along with three deathsThe three deaths bring the province’s COVID-19 death toll to 1,397.The number of people in hospital with the disease remained unchanged at 244. Of those, 68 were in intensive care, an increase of two from Wednesday.There have been a total of 86,219 cases of COVID-19 in B.C., of which 4,912 remain active.On Wednesday, Health Minister Adrian Dix announced that those born in 1936 and earlier can book a vaccination appointment starting Thursday afternoon.

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Gov. Cuomo's groping allegation reported to police

ALBANY, N.Y. - A lawyer for Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that she reported a groping allegation made against him to police after the woman involved declined to press charges herself.The Times Union of Albany reported Wednesday that an unidentified aide had claimed Cuomo reached under her shirt and fondled her after summoning her to his official residence late last year.

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Every Living Former President, Except Donald Trump, Participates in Coronavirus Vaccine Campaign

Every living former President, except for Donald Trump, including Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama teamed up for a campaign urging Americans to get the coronavirus vaccine. Their respective first ladies including Rosalynn Carter, Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, and Michelle Obama, were also featured in the campaign.

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Coronavirus: Feds questioned on decision to increase interval between Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses

During Question Period in the House of Commons on Thursday, Conservative Part of Canada leader Erin O’Toole asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau if the decision to extend the interval between when Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses can be administered opens Canada up to any potential legal liability for going “off-label” with the shot intervals.

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Coronavirus: 2 COVID-19 vaccination clinics set to open in Guelph

COVID-19 vaccination clinics are scheduled to open in Guelph within days at the university and Linamar’s Skyjack building in the city’s north end.The latter at 201 Woodlawn Rd. W.

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Canada could see more vaccine hurdles while at mercy of other nations, experts warn

COVID-19 vaccine rollout has finally picked up pace in Canada.As of Wednesday, more than 3.8 million doses had been distributed to provinces and territories across the country. Out of these, 2.5 million doses have been administered, with more than 2 million Canadians having received at least one dose of an approved coronavirus vaccine.

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‘A gargantuan task:’ New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health on a year of fighting COVID-19

first presumptive case of the new coronavirus — COVID-19 — was reported in the province.A woman returning from France was whisked away into an isolation room at a New Brunswick ER and tested.That positive result signaled what has, so far, been a year of struggle, hardship and resiliency.“We knew this day would come,” Premier Blaine Higgs told a news conference on that day. New Brunswick reporting 29th COVID-19-related death In the year since then, New Brunswick has confirmed 1,462 cases and marked 29 deaths connected to COVID-19.In a sit-down interview with Global News, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr.

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Publix expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to those 60 and older

ORLANDO, Fla. – When Publix opens its portal on Friday for COVID-19 vaccine appointments, more Florida residents will be eligible.

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One year since pandemic declaration, Florida reports 96 death, 5,065 new cases

ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s possible that Florida is about a month away from opening up vaccinations to anyone, if the current pace continues with the rollout now in full swing.

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Georgetown upsets Big East top seed Villanova 72-71 at MSG

NEW YORK – Dante Harris made two free throws with 4.7 seconds left to cap a perfect game from the line for Georgetown, and the Hoyas upset No. 14 Villanova 72-71 on Thursday to reach the Big East Tournament semifinals.

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Health workers' greatest COVID-19 risk is from community, new data show

The greatest COVID-19 risk factors for healthcare personnel (HCP) aren't patient contact or clinical duties but rather community exposure and prevalence, according to a JAMA Network Open study yesterday.

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Michelle Obama Rocks Her Natural Hair Stylish Mask As She Gets Her Covid Vaccine — See Pic

Michelle Obama wants YOU to get the COVID-19 vaccine! The former FLOTUS, 57, hopped on Instagram to share a photo taken while receiving her vaccination and revealed her casual outfit for the occasion: a plain white tee with cap sleeves, large silver hoop earrings, and a cool checkered protective face mask. She kept her natural curls back with a soft black headband and went with minimal makeup for her trip to the vaccination clinic.

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Ricky Gervais calls coronavirus a ‘c**t ‘ as he gets his first jab

RICKY Gervais called coronavirus a "c**t" today as he received his first jab. The After Life star, 59, scrunched up his face as the vaccine was injected into his arm.

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Susan Sarandon says she’ll date ANYONE who’s had the COVID vaccination; Says ‘open to all age, colour, gender’

Susan Sarandon recently made a hilarious revelation! The actress recently admitted that she will date anyone who had the coronavirus vaccination. The 74-year-old actress is looking for someone who’s been vaccinated, she said on the latest episode of Dear Media’s Divorced Not Dead podcast with host Caroline Stanbury. “Someone who’s been vaccinated for COVID,” she said of who she’s looking for.

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New Brunswick reports 2 new COVID-19 cases; pharmacists to provide vaccinations

COVID-19 Thursday and announced that pharmacies will play a key role in the next phase of the COVID-19 vaccination plan.The two new cases have been identified in Zone 1 (Moncton region) and involve individuals in their 30s and 40s.“Both cases are under investigation and are self-isolating,” the province stated.Beginning Thursday, the province said New Brunswickers who are 85 and older may contact a pharmacist to set up an appointment to receive their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.Appointments will be scheduled at nearly every pharmacy in the province, with the first vaccinations starting Wednesday, March 17.“Right now, only those who are 85 and older, or those calling on their behalf, can contact pharmacies to book an appointment,” said

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Covid-19: 10 further deaths, 592 new cases

The Department of Health has been notified of 10 further deaths of people with Covid-19 and 592 confirmed new cases.

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GM partner LG to invest $4.5 billion in US battery operation

NEW YORK – LG Energy Solution will invest more than $4.5 billion in U.S. battery production by 2025 as more automakers commit to churning electric vehicles sooner than anyone had expected.

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Study: Lack of diversity in Hollywood costs industry $10B

NEW YORK – For years, researchers have said a lack of diversity in Hollywood films doesn’t just poorly reflect demographics, it’s bad business. A new study by the consulting firm McKinsey & Company estimates just how much Hollywood is leaving on the table: $10 billion.

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Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine blocks 97% of symptomatic cases, 94% of asymptomatic cases in Israeli study

NEW YORK - The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has been found to be at least 97% effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 cases, severe disease and death in real-world data from Israel, the companies announced Wednesday. The data, collected by the Israel Ministry of Health, has not yet been peer-reviewed. But the real-world findings fall in line with those from the vaccine’s late-stage clinical trial, which reported 95% efficacy. The companies also said the latest analysis of the Israeli data shows suggests that the two-dose vaccine is 94% effective in preventing asymptomatic infections.

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Ontario pharmacy COVID-19 vaccine pilot ramping up in 3 regions

COVID-19 vaccine appointments as a pilot project offering shots in pharmacies picks up steam.Oxford-AstraZeneca shots are being given to Ontarians between the ages of 60 to 64 at 325 pharmacies in the Toronto, Windsor and Kingston health units.The Ontario Pharmacists Association says the program _ which is set to launch broadly tomorrow _ has a “rolling start” today, with some sites already administering vaccines.

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Several COVID-19 vaccination clinics opening in Waterloo Region over next 2 weeks

COVID-19 vaccination clinics will open their doors in the area within the next two weeks, Waterloo Region announced Thursday.It says the clinics will open their doors as a steadier supply of vaccine is expected to be available in the area.

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Pfizer CEO expects younger teens to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in fall

Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE expects younger teens to be eligible for coronavirus vaccination in the fall, and elementary school children by the end of the year, the company’s chief executive Albert Bourla said on Thursday.In the United States, the vaccine is authorized for use in people aged 16 or older. Bourla said the company plans to submit data for children aged 12 to 16 very soon.He said his assumption was that the vaccine should be authorized for that age range by the fall, adding that data on children aged 5 to 11 can be expected by year-end.

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Premier Ford suggests Indigenous MPP skipped line to get vaccine

When asked about what the government was doing for Indigenous communities in regards to the COVID-19 vaccine, Ontario Premier Ford suggested MPP Sol Mamakwa flew-in to an Indigenous community and jumped the line to get a vaccine himself.

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Guelph reports 10 new cases of COVID-19, active cases fall to 77

COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing its total case count to 2,799.Active cases fell by 11 from the previous day to 77 with another 21 people recovering from the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Guelph gets more funding for transit and COVID-19 recovery Resolved cases in the city have reached 2,685 and Guelph’s death toll of 37 has remained unchanged since Feb.

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Drug trafficker says he bribed Honduras president

NEW YORK – A convicted Honduran drug trafficker and former leader of a cartel testified in United States federal court Thursday that he paid now-President Juan Orlando Hernández $250,000 for protection from arrest in 2012.

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Sobeys says request to use personal information of COVID-19 vaccine recipients was a mistake

COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians are also facing questionable demands on their personal information.The grocery giant Sobeys has been inviting people to register online for vaccinations at company-owned pharmacies across Canada, operating as Sobeys, Safeway, Lawtons, Thrifty Foods, FreshCo and Foodland.

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Fauci says CDC to release more guidance on what vaccinated people can safely do

Good Morning America on Thursday, and addressed criticism the CDC is facing for not recommending travel for vaccinated persons. Fauci said the guidelines released by the CDC on Monday were only the beginning."That’s the first in an installment of recommendations which will be rolling out really quite imminently — one after the other," Fauci said.

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Alberta officials to provide COVID-19 update Thursday; Hinshaw assures AstraZeneca vaccine safe

AstraZeneca‘s COVID-19 vaccine, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health is assuring residents the doses here are safe.On Thursday, Denmark, Norway and Iceland joined Austria in suspending that vaccine after reports of the formation of blood clots in some people who have been vaccinated.

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EU COVID-19 vaccine passport to provide data on immunization, recovery, tests

COVID-19 certificates combine information on vaccination, recovery from the sickness and test results to avoid discrimination between citizens, a senior official said.Southern EU countries reliant on tourism hope such “passports” would help unlock its summer season this year but ran into opposition from Germany, France and Belgium stressing that inoculation is neither obligatory nor available to all. Race for COVID-19 vaccine passports is on.

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An 'optimistic' Verona Arena announces summer opera lineup

MILAN – Riccardo Muti and Plácido Domingo will headline the 2021 Verona Arena Opera Festival, essentially last year's canceled season revived as a sign of “great optimism and utmost seriousness,” the festival's general director said Thursday.

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Homeless people prioritised for Covid-19 vaccine after JCVI issues new advice

direct to your inboxHomeless people will be prioritised for the coronavirus vaccine following new advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).Health secretary Matt Hancock confirmed that the government has accepted advice from the JCVI to vaccinate rough sleepers and others experiencing homelessness alongside those with underlying health conditions.The JCVI said homeless people are more likely to have underlying health conditions and should be offered jabs alongside those in priority group six.They should also be offered the vaccine without the need for an NHS number or GP registration, it added.Professor Wei Shen Lim, JCVI Covid-19 chairman, said: “The JCVI’s advice on Covid-19 vaccine prioritisation was

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Walgreens expanding vaccine locations in Lake, Marion, Polk, Sumter counties

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Less than a week after Walgreens began offering vaccine appointments in Florida, the pharmacy chain is expanding locations across the state including in Central Florida.

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Amid pandemic, UK delays imposing post-Brexit border checks

LONDON – Britain announced Thursday that it is delaying the imposition of checks on some goods from the European Union to give businesses more time to prepare for new post-Brexit rules.

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Grandmother gets doctor’s prescription to ‘hug granddaughter’ after receiving COVID-19 vaccine

A grandma in New York was given a prescription to hug her granddaughter after getting the second COVID-19 vaccine.

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Nova Scotia reports no new coronavirus cases, 19 active cases remain

COVID-19 on Thursday and said 19 active cases remain in the province.Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 2,625 Nova Scotia tests the day before.“Our case numbers have been very promising over these past few days, but let’s not become complacent,” said Premier Iain Rankin in a press release. “We want to keep up the good work and continue to follow all of the public health measures.”As of March 10, 45,149 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered.

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ESPN's Stephen A. Smith urges LeBron James to be more transparent with COVID vaccine decision

coronavirus vaccine didn’t sit well with fiery ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith.James had told reporters before the NBA All-Star Game that he planned on keeping the decision to get the vaccine "private." But Smith said Tuesday this is one thing James shouldn’t keep private, given what’s at stake when it comes to contracting the illness and what the vaccine can do to help people."Well this is a very delicate conversation, and I want to address it with the seriousness that it deserves.

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Maharashtra: Two health officials test COVID-19 postive after 2nd vaccine dose

Maharashtra days after they were given the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine, an official said on Thursday.These two district health officials had taken the second jab a few days back.

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Punjab records 18 more COVID-19 deaths, over 1,300 new cases

CHANDIGARH : With 1,309 fresh coronavirus cases in Punjab, the infection tally rose to 1,93,345 on Thursday, while 18 more fatalities pushed the death toll to 5,996 in the state, according to a medical bulletin.The number of active cases also increased from 9,402 on Wednesday to 10,069 on Thursday.A total of 620 coronavirus patients were discharged after recovering from infection, taking the number of cured persons to 1,77,280, the bulletin said.There are 20 critical patients who are on ventilator support, while 182 are on oxygen support.A total of 52,94,288 samples have been collected for testing so far in the state.Meanwhile, Chandigarh reported 108 new COVID-19 cases, taking the infection count to 22,697 in the Union Territory.No

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It is 'normal' to feel unwell after Covid jab - most common side effects to look out for

coronavirus jab, doctors have reassured.Side effects from the vaccine being rolled out across Scotland and the UK are 'very common', according to official guidance.People can be hit with tiredness and pain as well as flu-like symptoms - but doctors have said these side effects are normally nothing to worry about.Official UK government guidance says that the vaccines can cause side effects 'like all medicines.'It says that most of these are 'are mild and short-term, and not everyone gets them' and that even if you have symptoms after the first dose you still need the second jab.

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Lineups continue at Ontario pharmacy for AstraZeneca vaccine

The COVID-19 vaccine is for people 60 to 64 years of age and is appointment-only but as Marianne Dimain reports, majority of people lining up are hoping to just walk in at Danforth Shoppers Drug Mart.

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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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