Ontario expects to begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines in early 2021, appoints distribution task force leader Earlier this month, the province announced retired Gen.

Rick Hillier will lead the task force.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Health Minister Christine Elliott says the team will also include a bioethicist who will make recommendations about who should receive access to the vaccine first.The province’s chief medical officer of health has also said some regions of the province could be moved today into further restricted measures in the province’s pandemic response..

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Sri Lanka’s Sirisena hopes for a Korean unification during World Summit 2022

Seoul (News 1st); Former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has called on the world to pledge to not be warmongers and war criminals but peacemakers and sacrifice in whatever way required to benefit humanity forever with bestowed peace.Sirisena was speaking at the World Summit 2022 (Summit for Peace on the Korean Peninsula) in Seoul, South Korea.World Summit 2022 (Summit for Peace on the Korean Peninsula) gathered world leaders and a worldwide virtual audience around topics related to peaceful reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula.It featured keynote speakers from around the world on a range of topics related to the peaceful reconciliation of the Korean Peninsula. Many speakers are from the 157 countries that have diplomatic ties with both North and South Korea.“The experiences in the unification of Germany and Vietnam show how two contrasting political ideologies could positively merge.

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Edmonton lawyer weighs in on ramifications of injunction granted to city for downtown convoys

Protests in communities across the country have been loud. In an effort to try and stop ongoing honking horns in Edmonton, a temporary injunction was granted to the city.

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Rylan Clark shares health update after he's rushed to hospital with mystery illness

Rylan Clark has shared an update on his health after revealing he had been taken to hospital earlier this week.TV star Rylan, 33, posted a photo of himself and shared an update with fans on his social media channels on Saturday 12 February. X Factor star Rylan has previously sparked concern amongst fans as he revealed he had been on an "extended trip" to hospital. But, after returning home, Rylan posted a selfie showing the TV star wearing a white hoodie and sitting on his emerald green sofa with his thumb up towards the camera.

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Canadian protesters continue to occupy key trade bridge

Canadian demonstrators led by truckers angry over Covid-19 restrictions defied police and kept occupying a key bridge yesterday, while thousands more rallied in the capital as a two-week-old protest showed no signs of abating.

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Queen 'will return to work next week' suggesting she hasn't caught Covid

The Queen is scheduled to return to work next week, which suggests that she didn't catch Covid off her son Prince Charles after having afternoon tea with him a couple of days before he tested positive.Major concerns had been raised after The Queen and Charles had afternoon tea together at Windsor Castle two days before he tested positive for Covid.Many were concerned as Charles would typically greet his mother in public with both a kiss on the hand and a kiss on the cheek.After a long-anticipated nervous wait, it's understood that the Queen, who has been triple jabbed, is showing no symptoms and has submitted a negative result.In an exclusive chat with The Sun, Royal sources told that Her Majesty has a diary of engagements at Windsor Castle next week which she is expected to go ahead with, which is an indication that she doesn't have Covid.The jobs are believed to be video calls with ambassadors and dignitaries from her desk.

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Trucker protests: Demonstrators gather in Ottawa for 3rd weekend in a row

Day 16 of what the prime minister and police are calling an illegal occupation in our nation’s capital. All available officers are being deployed to enforce safety and to encourage protesters to leave, but the disruption continues.

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Fledgling Chapelhall FC are boosting players' mental health in county village

Chapelhall FC will kick their first league ball during the summer, having been borne of a hunger for the game in the village but, more importantly, to help struggling players with their mental health battles.

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‘Increasingly severe’ penalties for convoy protesters who break law, feds warn

trucker convoy protesters who break the law will be “increasingly severe” as an occupation in Ottawa extends past two weeks and blockades spring up across the country.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened a meeting Saturday with ministers and senior officials to see how protests, occupations and blockades can be brought “under control.”“I convened the Incident Response Group again today – we went over the efforts underway to address the illegal blockades and occupations,” Trudeau said on Twitter.

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Navy seizes 2 Indian trawlers and detains 12 Indian fishermen for illegally entering Sea of Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st); In an operation conducted in seas north of Talaimannar in the dark hours of 12th February 2022, Sri Lanka Navy managed to seize 02 Indian trawlers with 12 Indian fishermen, whilst poaching in Sri Lankan waters.Sri Lanka Navy is conducting regular patrols and operations to curb illegal fishing activities in Sri Lankan waters, considering the impact of foreign fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters on the local fishing community and the sustainability of fishery resources of Sri Lanka.Meanwhile, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne visiting the North Central Naval Command to review its operational readiness on 12th February 2022, gave necessary directives to beef up the operational efficiency of fleet units and naval establishments of the Command.Further, he emphasized the importance of curbing all forms of illegal activities including illegal fishing practices and ensuring the security of Sri Lankan waters.

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Pandemic scandal of almost 8,000 Scots children made homeless

Thousands of children were made homeless during the pandemic, according to shock new figures branded a “national disgrace.”

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Police: Man shot in the head and killed in Eastwick

Philadelphia Police investigate after a man was shot at least three times in the head and killed. EASTWICK - Philadelphia Police are investigating after a man was shot in the head and killed.Officials say the shooting happened on the 8100 block of Grovers Avenue, in Philadelphia’s Eastwick neighborhood, Saturday night, just before 7:30.Responding officers found the man, who was in his late 20s or early 30s, with at least three gunshot wounds to his head.MORE HEADLINES:Medics pronounced the man dead at the scene.Investigators say no weapon has been recovered and no arrests have been made.___Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847).

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Anti-vaccine mandate protesters force closure of Pacific Highway border crossing

Transportation officials said the main route to one of B.C.’s busiest border crossings was closed Saturday, amid the latest protest convoy by opponents of vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 measures.

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Covid-19: India reports 44,877 new Covid cases, daily positivity rate at 3.17%

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Covid-19: New antibody drug to fight Omicron receives US FDA authorization

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Trucker protests: Protesters vow to protect National War Memorial in Ottawa after removal of fencing

Purported veterans and supporters of the so-called “Freedom convoy” removed fencing protecting the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Saturday. A police officer can be seen telling the demonstrators they would be responsible for taking care of the memorial, according to Global News’ Abigail Bimman, who was on the ground at the time.

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Convoy vehicles break through RCMP barricades as B.C. border crossing effectively closed

#FreedomConvoy #vancouver#military pic.twitter.com/XhnXUyDUaY— WaiverHunter (@WaiverHunter) February 12, 2022RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Elenore Sturko said late Saturday afternoon a group of vehicles, including a large truck with a military-style paint job, broke through a police blockade and over a median heading the wrong way on the northbound side of the road.It appears to be some type of, maybe military surplus … it’s not anything with the government of Canada, it’s a vehicle that is painted and lifted and looks to be a military type style, and that was one of the first vehicles to break over the median and past police barriers,” Sturko said.UPDATE #BCHwy15 – CLOSED in both directions between 8th Ave and 1st Ave due to a public demonstration.

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More than 49,000 boosters given yesterday; 810 community cases; 32 in hospital

The sharp increase in new cases today is another reminder that, as expected, the highly transmissible Omicron variant is now spreading in our communities as we have seen in other countries.

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Traffic Alert for motorists using Colombo – Horana Rd

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police announced that the movement of traffic will be restrict along the Colombo – Horana Road as a result of the development of the Bokundara Bridge in Piliyandala.From the 13th of February 2022 until further notice, two lanes will be open for vehicles to travel to Colombo from 6 AM to 3 PM daily, and one lane to travel to Horana during that time.Further, from 3 PM to 6 PM, two lanes will be open to travel to Horana while one lane will be open to travel to Colombo.In addition, from 6 AM to 9 AM and 4 PM to 8 PM, all heavy vehicles, excluding passenger transport buses, will not be allowed to enter these roads.Sri Lanka Police requested the general public to use the following alternatives to avoid inconveniences.* Horana to Colombo : Proceed to Galle Road from Piliyandala and then move to Colombo.* Horana to Werahera : Proceed to Ratmalana via Galle Road and then use Borupana Road to access Werahera* Colombo to Horana : Proceed to Maharagama from Boralesgamuwa and use the Maharagama Piliyandala Road.

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Trucker convoy protesters gather in Toronto for second straight weekend

Protesters supporting the trucker convoy movement that has occupied Ottawa and Windsor demonstrated in Toronto for a second consecutive weekend. It comes after the province declared a state of emergency in relation to the ongoing blockades.

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TD Bank freezes two personal accounts that received over $1M for trucker convoy

protesters fighting the Canadian government’s pandemic measures, a bank spokesperson said on Saturday.The demonstrations, dubbed the “Freedom Convoy” by Canadian truckers opposing a vaccination mandate for cross-border drivers as well as other pandemic restrictions, are now in their third week. They have gridlocked the capital Ottawa and blocked U.S.-Canada border crossings, damaging trade between the two countries.Early on Saturday, Canadian police began clearing protesters blocking a key bridge linking Canada and the United States.

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Senators introduce bill to address social media harm, addiction

In this photo illustration, the social medias applications logos, Twitter, Google, Google+, Gmail, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat are displayed on the screen of an Apple iPhone. (Photo Illustration by Chesnot/Getty Images) Two U.S.

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Philadelphia's first gun buyback kicked off Saturday

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia’s first gun buyback of 2022 kicked off on Saturday.The event was led by Bilal Qayyum with Fathers Day Rally Committee along with leaders from the Philadelphia City Council.For every gun that was turned in, no questions asked, the person was given a $100 gift certificate to a local grocer.One person turned in ten guns alone. In total, 28 guns were turned in Saturday – 24 handguns and 4 long guns. "A lot of guns and the police would tell you this, that are on the streets today, ended up legal guns in someone house, someone broke in and took that gun.

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Gas prices continue to rise in NJ amid crude oil price hikes

TRENTON, N.J. - Gas prices continue to rise sharply in New Jersey as crude oil prices increase amid ongoing global tensions related to uncertainty over Russia’s intentions toward Ukraine. AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.56, up 12 cents from last week. Drivers were paying an average of $2.64 a gallon a year ago at this time. The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.48, up six cents from last week. ___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Police investigate non-fatal shooting of Delaware teenager

NEW CASTLE, Del. - Police in Delaware are investigating the shooting of a teen in New Castle County. New Castle Police say they received a report of a shooting Friday afternoon in the community of Sophia’s Place West. Officers arrived and found a 16-year-old boy with gunshot wounds to his upper and lower extremities. A good Samaritan had been rendering aid before police arrived. The boy was taken to the hospital and reported in stable condition. Police are investigating and asking the public to contact them if they have relevant information.___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Group of men assault, rob man of nearly $30K in Northeast Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating after four men broke into a home and assaulted a man in Northeast Philadelphia. The incident happened at approximately 2:30 a.m. on the 6900 block of Horrocks Street. Police say four unknown men, two of which were armed, forced entry through the basement door. They then assaulted a 41-year-old man and took approximately $28,000 ($10,000 in coins, $10,000 in checks, and $8,000 in cash) in various currency from the man.

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EastEnders' Maisie Smith reveals one piece of advice she would have given her younger self after previously opening up about mental health

EastEnders star has been getting close with her fellow co-stars, including Dragons Den star Sara Davies, Gordon Ramsay's daughter Tilly, and fellow actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, who made history last year as the show's first ever deaf contestant. Today (12 February) she shared a video of her spending time with CBBC TV presenter Rhys Stephenson in the dressing room before a show at London's 02 arena.

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Christine Elliott answers question regarding proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott was asked by a member of the media on Tuesday whether or not the public will be issued proof that they have received a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Ontario to issue proof of COVID-19 vaccination, health minister says

COVID-19 vaccine will be issued proof they received a shot.Christine Elliott said Tuesday it may be required to access certain settings after the worst of the pandemic passes.“That’s going to be really important for people to have for travel purposes, perhaps for work purposes, for going to theatres or cinemas or any other places where people will be in closer physical contact when we get through the worst of the pandemic,” Elliott said.“So yes, that will be essential for people to have that.” Those who don’t get COVID-19 vaccine could face restrictions, Ontario officials say Elliott was asked about the possibility of some sort of vaccination proof — for instance, a card — after she alluded to the possibility that some people may face

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Coronavirus: Ontario’s vaccine task force chair lays out priorities for vaccine distribution

General Rick Hillier, Chair of the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force of Ontario laid out on Monday the priorities of distribution of a vaccine, starting with the most vulnerable population of long-term care homes’ residents and health care workers.

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Those who don’t get COVID-19 vaccine could face restrictions, Ontario officials say

coronavirus vaccine won’t be mandatory, but those who don’t receive a shot could face restrictions.Christine Elliott made the remarks during an update on the province’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans on Monday.“We can’t force anybody to take the vaccine but I agree with the premier — we really encourage everyone who is able to, to have the vaccination,” Elliott said.“There may be some restrictions in terms of travel or other restrictions that may arise as a result of not having a vaccination, but that’s going to be up to the person themselves to make that decision on the basis of what’s most important to them.

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Premier Doug Ford to update Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine plans

COVID-19 vaccine plans this afternoon.Ford will be holding a news conference with General Rick Hillier, chair of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution task force.They will be joined by Health Minister Christine Elliott and Solicitor General Sylvia Jones at Queen’s Park.

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Ontario reports over 1,900 new coronavirus cases, setting record for 2nd straight day

coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 127,309.It marks the largest single-day increase in cases to date in the province, beating the previous record set Saturday at 1,859.“Locally, there are 568 new cases in Toronto, 477 in Peel and 249 in York Region,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said.“There are 1,574 more resolved cases.” What will Ontario’s long-term care system look like post-pandemic? Fifteen additional deaths were reported, bringing the provincial death toll to 3,772.More than 59,200 additional tests were completed, which is among all-time highs.

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New COVID-19 cases jump in Ottawa on Saturday

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting 72 more people in Ottawa have tested positive for COVID-19.

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Ontario reports 1,859 new coronavirus cases setting single-day record

coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 125,385.It marks the largest single-day increase in cases to date, ahead of 1,855 on Nov. 27.“Locally, there are 504 new cases in Toronto, 463 in Peel and 198 in York Region,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said.“There are 1,624 more resolved cases.” Workplaces are the new hotspot for COVID-19 outbreaks in Ontario Twenty new deaths were also reported on Saturday bringing the provincial death toll to 3,757.Nearly 59,400 additional tests were completed in the last day which is a single-day record.

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Western’s Linda Hasenfratz, Maxwell Smith tapped for Ontario COVID-19 vaccine panel

coronavirus vaccine panel.The panel, headed by retired chief of national defence staff Gen. Rick Hillier, will oversee distribution of the vaccine when it becomes available.Among those sitting on the panel, officially named the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force, will be Linda Hasenfratz, Western’s 23rd chancellor, and Maxwell Smith, a bioethicist and assistant professor with the university’s Faculty of Health Sciences, the province announced.

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Waterloo Region remains in red-restrict level of Ontario’s COVID-19 response system

COVID-19 pandemic response system for at least another week.Each Friday, the province announces any changes it makes in restrictions for different regions of Ontario. Another COVID-19 outbreak declared at school in Waterloo Region, 3rd in a week This week, the London area and Thunder Bay were moved into the orange-restrict level while the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District were placed in the yellow-protect level.“Over the last seven days we have seen the trends in key public health indicators continue to go in the wrong direction in these three regions,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said.Waterloo Region has been in the red zone since Nov.

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‘Have you taken a look at Alberta?’: Ontario health minister singles out province’s COVID-19 situation

While speaking in the Ontario legislature, Health Minister Christine Elliott responded to questions about rising COVID-19 cases and whether the province was in crisis by firing back it was not, but Alberta is: “You want to speak about who is in crisis? Have you taken a look at Alberta, where they’re doubling up patients in intensive care units?

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Coronavirus: Ontario health minister says COVID-19 vaccine will be voluntary

When asked if a COVID-19 vaccine would be made mandatory for people in certain professions such as front-line workers, Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Tuesday that the Ford government has made it clear that they want vaccinations to be done voluntarily.

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Coronavirus: Ontario working to determine prioritization for vaccine distribution

Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Tuesday that they were working on determining how to prioritize who gets the COVID-19 vaccine first in the province, saying they were setting up a task force that would include a bioethicist to help in the process. She said the most vulnerable residents and health care workers are top of mind.

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Coronavirus: Hillier says Ontario can learn from other countries’ vaccine experience

Ontario’s chair of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution task force Gen. Rick Hillier said on Tuesday that if there is a slight delay for when the country receives a COVID-19 vaccine and other countries such as the U.S.

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34 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa; more than 1,700 in Ontario

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting 34 more people in Ottawa have tested positive for COVID-19, a slight increase from Monday's number, but still well below the numbers in the GTA.

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New COVID-19 cases in Ottawa fall after one-day spike

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting 29 more people in Ottawa have tested positive for COVID-19, a drop in figures from the 79 new infections reported on Sunday.

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Former top soldier worries feds could slash military budget after coronavirus

coronavirus deficit could look to the military as an “easy” target.In an interview with The West Block‘s Mercedes Stephenson, retired Gen.

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Ontario reports 1,708 new coronavirus cases, 24 deaths

coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 114,746.It marks the third-largest single-day increase in cases to date in Ontario, behind Friday’s total of 1,855 and Saturday’s 1,822.“Locally, there are 503 new cases in Peel, 463 in Toronto and 185 in York Region,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said.“There are 1,443 more resolved cases.” Coronavirus cases are soaring but Trudeau’s approval ratings hold steady: Ipsos Nearly 54,000 additional tests were completed.

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New COVID-19 cases edge down in Ottawa on Saturday

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting that 46 more people in Ottawa have tested positive for COVID-19, down slightly from the 55 reported on Friday.

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Ontario reports more than 1,800 new coronavirus cases for 2nd straight day

coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 113,038.“Locally, there are 566 new cases in Toronto, 516 in Peel, 145 in York Region, 105 in Waterloo and 102 in Hamilton,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said.“There are 1,510 more resolved cases.” Here’s a look at what provinces, territories have said about vaccine plans More than 55,000 additional tests were completed in the last day.

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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

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