The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) will meet to consider further possible recommendations on the use of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.

Many EU countries have introduced age restrictions on the use of the vaccine, limiting its use to older people. It follows the European Medicines Agency's finding last week, of a possible link between the AstraZeneca vaccine and rare blood clotting issues in adults who received it.

Last week, NIAC said that the overall benefit of the highly-effective vaccine, in protecting people from severe Covid-19 disease, hospitalisation and death, outweighed the risks of this very rare event.

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Former Rangers star Jamie Ness opens up on walking away from football and how therapy is healing mental health struggles

Jamie Ness felt as a kid during his early weeks in the Rangers spotlight.If the last six seasons had been as carefree then he wouldn’t have had to book himself in for therapy. Mercifully, the midfielder reports he’s in a good place now and comfortable telling all about the mental health problems that have plagued him for years.

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Feds extend mobile health units in Ontario amid new COVID-19 restrictions, cases

COVID-19 cases.”In a statement Saturday evening, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Bill Blair said that the government was extending the two health units for another two months to at least June 30.“The federal government is there to provide support where it is needed most, such as Ontario which has seen an alarming resurgence in COVID-19 cases,” read Blair’s statement.

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Maharashtra's Nashik reports highest Covid-19 cases per million people in India

This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.Click here to read the Mint ePaperMint is now on Telegram.

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South Africa regulator recommends lifting pause on J&J Covid vaccine

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‘It’s not the old COVID’: Whistler doctor urges B.C. to overcome pandemic fatigue

Pique News Magazine calling on Whistler residents — and other B.C. communities — to look at what they can do as individuals to slow the spread.The effort is more important now than at any point in the pandemic, given the arrival of the highly virulent P.1 (Brazilian) and B.1.1.7 (U.K.) variants, she said.

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Witness shocked by ‘crazy party’ on Vancouver’s Kits Beach amid COVID-19 restrictions

COVID-19 restrictions, as locals flock outdoors in the warmer weather.Beryl Pye was out for a bike ride when she spotted the “crazy party,” which she said numbered in the “hundreds.”Video captured by Pye and other social media users appears to show some of the dancers wearing masks and many keeping their distance from other revelers.However, the gathering appears to fall afoul of the province’s cap of 10 people from a cohort of close friends or family for any outdoor gatherings. B.C.

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City of Kelowna considers next steps against unlicensed anti-mask gym

COVID-19 pandemic.Flow Academy previously stated on its website that face coverings are banned in the martial arts school and that new memberships would be denied to people who have been vaccinated. COVID-19: Unlicensed Kelowna gym under investigation for anti-mask, anti-vaccine policies “To put it simply, the unknown health effects of the mRNA vaccines as well as reported side effects such as viral shedding, seizures, and death following the administration of these vaccines, are not covered by our liability,” it wrote in a post that has since been taken down.In an email, Lance Kayfish, the City of Kelowna’s risk manager, said city staff have been in direct contact with the gym owner.

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Saskatchewan reports 2 more COVID-19 deaths, full update delayed

Saskatchewan government announced that the COVID-19 update for April 17 is delayed and is expected to be released later in the afternoon, but did provide a glimpse of Saturday’s numbers. Regina COVID ICU rooms move to double occupancy According to officials, the province is reporting two new deaths.

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COVID-19: 133 new cases in Middlesex-London, new outbreak at Western University

The Middlesex London region is reporting 133 new COVID-19 cases Saturday.Saturday’s update brings the region’s case total to 9,138, of which 1,186 are active. At least 7,759 of the cases have resolved and 193 people have died, most recently on Wednesday.Since the month began, the London and Middlesex region has recorded at least 1,357 cases.

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Hastings Prince Edward health unit receives ‘increasing reports’ of people not self-isolating

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) say they have received “increasing reports” of people not following COVID-19 self-isolation orders over the past few weeks.Officials made the remarks in a news release issued Friday.“Individuals diagnosed with COVID-19, or those who have been identified as a close contact of someone who is at a greater risk of developing COVID-19, are legally required to remain in their home/on their property, avoid contact with others, and not allow any visitors within their home, for 14 days or longer,” Dr. Piotr Oglaza, the medical officer of health for Hastings Prince Edward, said in the release.

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COVID-19: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on April 17

COVID-19 pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Saturday:Many police forces in Ontario say they won’t be using new powers that allow officers to stop anyone and ask why they’re not at home.The provincial government announced the measures on Friday in a bid to strengthen enforcement of the stay-at-home order.But the new powers have drawn sharp criticism, and the Toronto Police Service, Peel Regional Police, York Regional Police and Halton Police Service are among the forces saying they won’t be used.“The Toronto Police Service will continue to engage, educate and enforce, but we will not be doing random stops of people or cars,” a post on the Toronto police Twitter account said.“We can all do our part for the health and safety of everyone.

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Alberta reports first AstraZeneca-linked blood clot

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.The man’s identity is not being released to protect patient confidentiality, but Alberta Health has reported he is receiving treatment and is recovering after being diagnosed with a case of vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine.“I continue to recommend AstraZeneca for anyone who is 55 and older, and to recommend that all Albertans get vaccinated as soon as they are able. It is the best way to protect your health and the health of those around you,” Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr.

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COMMENTARY: Our overly-cautious approach to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine needs to change

increases in the amount of Pfizer vaccines arriving in Canada next month and in June, it was disappointing to hear of the more immediate disruption in shipments of the Moderna vaccine.Ultimately, Canada will have large quantities of vaccine available — and that is undoubtedly a good thing — but we are in the throes of a very serious third wave at the moment and we need as much of a vaccine arsenal we can get.Obviously Moderna’s production issues are outside our control and we can’t just wave a magic wand and make vaccines appear. But at the very least we can do is make use of the resources we have here at the moment: specifically, the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.

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Covid survivors may require just 1 shot of a two-dose vaccine

Nature Medicine write-up. In fact, if you already had the virus, your immune response after one vaccine is likely to be even better than a never-infected person’s after two, according to Italian research just out in the New England Journal of Medicine.The issue of giving only a single dose to people who have had Covid has become all the more urgent since safety concerns have been raised about Johnson & Johnson’s and AstraZeneca’s vaccines.

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Over 3 million people have now died of COVID-19 worldwide

COVID-19 topped a staggering 3 million people Saturday amid repeated setbacks in the worldwide vaccination campaign and a deepening crisis in places such as Brazil, India and France.The number of lives lost, as compiled by Johns Hopkins University, is about equal to the population of Kyiv, Ukraine; Caracas, Venezuela; or metropolitan Lisbon, Portugal. It is bigger than Chicago (2.7 million) and equivalent to Philadelphia and Dallas combined.And the true number is believed to be significantly higher because of possible government concealment and the many cases overlooked in the early stages of the outbreak that began in Wuhan, China, at the end of 2019.

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Italy judge weighs Salvini trial for 2019 migrant standoff

ROME – A judge in Sicily on Saturday began weighing whether to put former Interior Minister Matteo Salvini on trial for having refused to let a Spanish migrant rescue ship dock in an Italian port in 2019, keeping the people at sea for days.

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Here’s how you can watch Prince Philip’s funeral on Global News

Prince Philip is laid to rest at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on Saturday, April 17, an intimate funeral will be observed to honour the Duke of Edinburgh’s life and legacy.You can watch the service, modified with respect to public health guidelines, on Globalnews.ca. Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, dies at 99 The live coverage will begin 9 a.m.

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Hard-right Republicans considering new conservative group to save 'Anglo-Saxon' traditions

WASHINGTON (AP) - Hard-right House Republicans on Friday were discussing forming an America First Caucus, which one document described as championing "Anglo-Saxon political traditions" and warning that mass immigration was putting the "unique identity" of the U.S. at risk.The Associated Press obtained a copy of the paper, which was first reported by Punchbowl News, a news outlet covering Capitol Hill.

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Alberta infectious disease researcher explains why you should follow COVID-19 rules outside

Infectious disease researcher Dr. Craig Jenne joins Global’s Linda Olsen to discuss outdoor gatherings and why it’s still risky if you don’t follow COVID-19 recommendations.

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Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, wife violated ethics rules, State Department watchdog says

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks at a press conference at the State Department in Washington, DC, on October 21, 2020. (Nicholas Kamm)WASHINGTON (AP) - The State Department’s internal watchdog has concluded that former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his wife violated federal ethics rules by asking staffers to run personal errands and perform non-official work such as making restaurant reservations, shopping and caring for their dog.In a report released on Friday, the department’s inspector general concluded that those requests were "inconsistent" with the regulations.

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New Johnson and Johnson advice expected from EMA next week

The European Medicines Agency is expected to announce new advice about the use of the single-shot Covid-19 vaccine manufactured by Johnson and Johnson's subsidiary Janssen on Thursday next week.

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B.C. reports 1,005 new COVID-19 cases as hospitalization records toppled again

COVID-19 patients in B.C.’s hospitals and ICUs set new records Friday, as the province reported 1,005 new cases and six additional deaths.In a written statement, health officials said there were 425 people in hospital, 127 of them in critical or intensive care.

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State Dept. watchdog says Pompeo, wife violated ethics rules

WASHINGTON – The State Department’s internal watchdog has concluded that former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his wife violated federal ethics rules by asking staffers to run personal errands and perform non-official work such as making restaurant reservations, shopping and caring for their dog.

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COVID-19: Peel police officer accuses Global News journalist of agitating protesters, hugs attendees

Peel Regional Police spokesperson says the service is looking into the conduct of an officer who accused a Global News journalist of “agitating” protesters by filming those in attendance who are pushing for a Mississauga gym to reopen as well as hugging and posing for photos.Sean O’Shea, a consumer and investigative reporter with Global Toronto, was at Huf Gym near Cawthra Road and Dundas Street East on Friday to report on continuing protests by the facility’s owners, employees, customers and supporters over the Ontario government’s current COVID-19 restrictions that have temporarily ordered gyms closed.Earlier in the week, O’Shea reported on how Huf Gym reopened for patrons despite the province seeing record-high cases.

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Not enough data to suggest there’s a gender imbalance on side effects for COVID-19 vaccines: Dr. Njoo

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2 new deaths as Saskatchewan’s active COVID-19 cases rise back over 2,600

COVID-19 cases have increased and now sit at 2,603. This is the highest number reported since Jan.

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Florida FEMA-backed vaccination sites will continue first shots of Pfizer next week

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA-backed vaccination sites in Florida will again administer first shots of the Pfizer vaccine, starting next week, according to a news release from the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

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NASA to reveal which private company will build human moon lander

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. – NASA plans to announce Friday which private company or companies will put astronauts back on the moon under the Artemis program. Whichever company is selected, the human landing system will be owned and operated independently of the space agency but with NASA support.

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COVID-19: Student nurses help out at Toronto vaccine clinic

COVID-19 infections.Sixty-odd nursing students have been doing a work placement at the Downsview Arena clinic, run by Humber River Hospital, helping to guide clients through the vaccination process, said 27-year-old Jessica Su, who’s in her fourth year of nursing school.“I honestly feel like it’s a privilege to be able to help out in the front line and be a part of this moment,” she said. Ontario says 6-week stay-at-home-order, 100K vaccine doses daily only way to flatten COVID-19 curve Chatting with those about to receive their shots is one of the highlights, Su said.“They’ll finally be able to feel safer out there and see their grandkids and other family members,” she said.

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The Recovery Room: News beyond the pandemic — April 16

here to visit our new Parkinson’s disease resource page.Learn more here.Our new article exploring the role that carbohydrates play in diabetes was also very popular, with over 117,000 page views so far this week.First, our editors looked at the relationship between carb consumption, insulin, and blood sugar. They also explored how many carbs a person with diabetes should consume, “good” carbs, foods to include in the diet and foods to avoid, and the effects of specific diets, including a low carb diet.The takeaway is that not all carbs are bad for a person with diabetes, but the focus should be on healthy, whole foods rather than processed foods and those high in refined sugars.

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Alberta ‘not in a position’ to send health-care workers to Ontario amid COVID-19 case surge

after a plea from Ontario for help amid spiking COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.In a letter to all provinces and territories, Ontario’s deputy minister of health Helen Angus said the province is short thousands of nurses and asked whether her counterparts have any resources to spare. The letter asks for another 620 health professionals, including nurses and respiratory therapists.The plea from Ontario comes as that province hit a single-day record for COVID-19 cases Friday with 4,812 new infections reported.

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Workplace COVID-19 outbreak declared within Barrie Transit

COVID-19 workplace outbreak within Barrie Transit, city officials confirmed Thursday afternoon.On Wednesday, the City of Barrie confirmed a third bus operator tested positive for the novel coronavirus after two also tested positive last Friday and Saturday respectively.

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Winnipeg cops breathe sigh of relief with vaccine news

Officer morale ‘in the basement’ with little help from chief, Winnipeg Police Association says “There are many situations where they don’t have the opportunity to wash their hands or don PPE (personal protective equipment) when they become involved in dynamic situations — or providing emergency first aid to people who have been in a violent encounter or a motor vehicle accident,” he said.Sabourin said he believes the move by the province could improve the level of service from police — helping solve a staffing crisis when officers get sick or are forced to self-isolate.“It’s not only heavily seeing shifts decimated with people having to self-isolate, but we’ve also had close to 50 confirmed cases as a result of contact in the workplace.”

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Manitoba health officials give update on efforts against COVID-19

Manitoba reports first case of Brazil P.1 COVID-19 variant The media briefing comes a day after health officials confirmed the first case of the COVID-19 P.1 variant in the province.The variant, first detected in Brazil, was discovered in the case of a person from the Interlake-Eastern health region, the province said in a release Thursday.The P.1 variant is believed to be more transmissible and capable of evading prior immunogenicity — or reinfect people who have previously been infected with the original, or “wild,” type of COVID-19.On Thursday the government also said it will soon expand eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines to include first responders across the province and all adults living in communities most at risk of the

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Ontario government asks other provinces, territories to send nurses as COVID-19 cases surge

COVID-19 infections.In a letter to all provinces and territories, the Ontario government notes it is short thousands of nurses. Trudeau sending Red Cross to help Ontario amid an increase in COVID-19 cases The deputy minister of health, Helen Angus, also asks whether her counterparts have any resources to spare.Her letter says the pandemic has strained hospital capacity, particularly intensive care.Angus estimates Ontario will be short 4,145 nurses in the hospital sector alone over the next four months.

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Guelph reports 38 new COVID-19 cases, active cases rise to 384

COVID-19 on Friday, raising its total case count to 3,583 during the pandemic.Active cases increased by six from the previous day to 384 with another 34 people recovering from the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Sport minister says OHL return to play would be ‘irresponsible’ right now The city’s resolved case count stands at 3,162 and its COVID-19 death toll of 37 has not changed since Feb.

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COVID-19: Students in northern Alberta town ready to return to school after quarantining

COVID-19.Just over 100 people from three different schools in Athabasca, Alta., including students and about a dozen staff members, have been in quarantine for the last two weeks, said Neil O’Shea, superintendent for Aspen View Public Schools.After a week of spring break and two weeks of self-isolating, the students are ready to head back to school on Monday, O’Shea said.“We feel like we’ve mitigated the risk, and we feel like it’s time to go back and give it a shot,” he said.“Some of the cases within the town and the county have gone down. We’ve deep-cleaned all of our schools.

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HSE urges staff to encourage family, friends to take AstraZeneca vaccine

The Health Service Executive has appealed to health care workers to encourage patients, friends family and colleagues to take the AstraZeneca vaccine, saying the benefits of the vaccine continue to outweigh the risks.

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COVID-19: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on April 16

COVID-19 pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Friday:University Health Network says two of its hospitals are installing tents outside the emergency room areas amid a surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations.The health network said Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto General Hospital are utilizing the tents to give more space for people waiting to ensure there is more physical distance between people waiting to be seen.The tents are expected to be fully installed by the end of the weekend, UHN said.

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Quebec sets vaccination record as province again adds more than 1,500 new COVID-19 cases

Those numbers are likely to increase as Quebec expands vaccinations to 1,500 pharmacies across the province. Earlier this week, the government said more than 25 per cent of the population has been vaccinated with at least one dose.

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Ontario reports more than 4,800 new COVID-19 cases, setting another single-day record

COVID-19 cases on Friday, marking another single-day high for the second day in a row. The provincial total now stands at 408,383.Friday’s case count surpassed Thursday’s which held the previous record of 4,736 new cases as the province continues to grapple with surging COVID-19 hospitalizations. In the past seven days, five of those saw daily case numbers above 4,000.According to Friday’s report, 1,469 cases were recorded in Toronto, 851 in Peel Region, 491 in York Region, 366 in Ottawa, 268 in Durham Region and 204 in Hamilton.All other local public health units reported fewer than 200 new cases in the provincial report.The death toll in the province has risen to 7,664 as 25 more deaths were recorded.

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Police in Quebec investigate after man allegedly tried to access COVID-19 vaccines at pharmacy

“At this stage of the investigation, we cannot share any information about this incident or disclose a photo of a suspect to avoid jeopardizing the ongoing investigation,” the force said in a statement.Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing pharmacy staff.A spokesperson for Jean-Coutu declined to provide a comment, saying the company will does not want to interfere with the ongoing investigation.Police are asking anyone with information to call 1-800-711-1800.

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Orange County sheriff’s corporal retires amid investigation into racist post

ORLANDO, Fla. – A supervisor in the Orange County Sheriff’s Office retired amid an internal investigation into a Facebook post that shared a video from a page that supports white supremacist beliefs.

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2 Toronto hospitals install tents outside to relieve emergency room waiting overflow

COVID-19 hospitalizations.The health network said Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto General Hospital are utilizing the tents as waiting areas to give people more space and ensure there is more physical distance between people who are waiting to be seen in the emergency department.The tents are expected to be fully installed by the end of the week, UHN said.The waiting room tent at Toronto Western Hospital can accommodate 15 people with physical distancing, the health network said. The tent which is still being set up at Toronto General Hospital can accommodate between 10 and 12 people.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds news conference in Lakeland

LAKELAND, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday will hold a news conference in Lakeland.

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Australia reports first death from blood clots 'likely' linked to AstraZeneca vaccine

Australia has reported its first death from blood clots linked to the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine after the country's regulator said a 48-year-old woman's death was "likely" linked to the shot.

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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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