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EU calls on US, other countries to be willing to export their Covid-19 vaccines

vaccines could immediately help fight the pandemic quickly, she said."So what is necessary in the short term and the medium term: First of all vaccine sharing. Secondly export of vaccines that are being produced.

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Small pharmacies frustrated over lack of COVID-19 vaccine supply

Several small pharmacy owners in Calgary are frustrated over the lack of COVID-19 vaccine supply. As Jackie Wilson reports, it’s forcing them to cancel hundreds of appointments.

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Orlando firefighters remain hesitant to get COVID-19 vaccine

ORLANDO, Fla. – About 540 field personnel work for the Orlando Fire Department and a little more than 40% are fully vaccinated, according to a District Chief, however, they’ve constantly had make changes to their protocol to keep the community and themselves safe.

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Stouffville community rallies together to offer COVID-19 vaccine at drive-thru clinic

COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Stouffville is putting the pedal to the metal when it comes to getting shots in arms.A group of family doctors have been preparing since the fall, knowing they could leverage their skills and resources when the time came to vaccinate community members for the virus.Outside SoccerCity, a lineup of vehicles has become a daily parade of hope. People wanting a vaccine sign up through Eventbrite for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment and are able to receive the shot from the comfort of their car.“We planned it and trialled it in November with the flu clinic,” said Dr.

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Mayor wants 70% of Orange County at least partially vaccinated by summer

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – In a one-on-one exclusive interview with News 6 investigator Mike Holfeld, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said he understands people are reluctant to get the COVID-19 vaccine but that it’s going to take a group effort to get the county where it needs to be in its fight against the coronavirus.

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1st COVID-19 patient at Cape Canaveral Hospital returns to thank staff

COCOA BEACH, Fla. – Cheering staff at Cape Canaveral Hospital Friday received a visit from who Health First officials said was the hospital chain’s first COVID-19 patient and survivor.

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Winter Park sister, brother get vaccine a year after father dies from COVID-19

WINTER PARK, Fla. – Briana Lawton’s father Marvin, died of COVID-19 more than a year ago at the age of 60. His smile resonates energy in photos posted on the walls of her home.

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COVID-19: Pallister walks back plan to vaccinate Manitoba teachers in North Dakota

COVID-19 in North Dakota.At a press conference last Thursday, Pallister said the province was working on a deal to allow teachers to drive into North Dakota, where vaccines are plentiful, to be inoculated.

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Community in York Region rallies together to offer COVID-19 vaccine drive-thru clinic

Family physicians and team of medical professionals in York Region are leveraging their skills with the help of the community support to offer a COVID-19 vaccine drive thru. As Katherine Ward reports, the team is using lessons learned from mobile flu clinics in the fall in order for the operation to run smoothly.

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20% of all new US COVID-19 cases in last week of April were children, data shows

LOS ANGELES - According to a report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published last month, children represented 22.4% of new COVID-19 cases between April 22 through April 29 in the United States.During that time, children also made up 1.2% to 3.1% of reported hospitalizations related to the novel coronavirus. In a previous report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published in January, researchers indicated that while children are susceptible to COVID-19 infections, they tend to have a lower incidence and fewer severe forms of the disease than adults.

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Getting vaccinated: A reporter’s shot at the COVID-19 shot

On Monday, hot spot residents 18 years of age and older became eligible to receive their first vaccine dose. Shallima Maharaj is among some of the newly eligible getting inoculated.

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Alberta confirms 1,980 new cases of COVID-19 Friday; vaccine doses reach 1.8M

COVID-19 on Friday. That brings the province’s active case total to 24,850.There were 659 people in hospital receiving care for COVID-19. Of those, 150 were in the ICU.

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Children make up more than 20% of all new COVID-19 cases, data shows

LOS ANGELES - According to a report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published last month, children represented 22.4% of new COVID-19 cases between April 22 through April 29. During that time, children also made up 1.2% to 3.1% of reported hospitalizations related to the novel coronavirus. In a previous report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published in January, researchers indicated that while children are susceptible to COVID-19 infections, they tend to have a lower incidence and fewer severe forms of the disease than adults.

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Publix to begin accepting walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccinations starting Monday

Starting Monday, Publix will begin accepting walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccinations.

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Here’s where to get vaccinated in Central Florida this weekend

ORLANDO, Fla. – Anyone looking to get vaccinated against COVID-19 this weekend will have plenty of options when it comes to places to get their shots.

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Central Florida counties adapt vaccine strategy adding mobile sites, more walk up locations

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – News 6 traveled to different counties in Central Florida Friday to learn how counties are adapting to better help their communities quickly get the coronavirus vaccine.

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Experts say reaching herd immunity will be difficult

People waiting to get the COVID-19 vaccine means it will take the state longer to hit herd immunity, according to Dr. Eduardo Oliviera with AdventHealth

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COVID-19: 1 death, 87 cases in London-Middlesex; same day vaccination list launches in Elgin-Oxford

One death and 87 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in London and Middlesex, local health officials reported on Friday.It brings the region’s pandemic case tally to 10,991, of which 9,870 have resolved, an increase of 78 from the day before.At least 207 deaths have been reported during the pandemic.

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Canada’s vaccination rate is eclipsing the U.S. Experts say the comparison is complicated

COVID-19, Canada is now administering more doses per capita each day than the U.S., according to federal data from both countries.Yet health experts warn it’s not an apples-to-apples comparison. While Canada is still struggling to match demand with supply, the U.S.

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COVID-19: Almost 35 per cent of Waterloo Region residents have received a dose of vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine distribution task force reported there have now been 220,629 vaccinations completed in the area, 4,506 more than it reported a day earlier.There were actually 4,157 vaccinations completed on Thursday, with the remainder being past unreported cases.

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Poll: Canadians endorse COVID-19 vaccine passports for gatherings

They have been debated in countries all over the world for several months now, but a new poll suggests Canadians are in favour of vaccine passports for mass gatherings like concerts and movies.

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WHO lists Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

The World Health Organization (WHO) today approved emergency listing for China's Sinopharm vaccine, a step that clears the way for a sixth vaccine to be added to the COVAX program. In other global developments, India's daily deaths today topped 4,000 for the first time, as the country reported more than 400,000 new cases for the third day in a row.

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States plan to lift remaining COVID-19 restrictions

Across the country this week, governors are announcing plans to lift remaining COVID-19 restrictions and have made promises of a normal summer.

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Real-world studies detail high Pfizer COVID vaccine protection

Two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech mRNA COVID-19 vaccine were highly effective in preventing coronavirus-related infections and severe outcomes, according to two new studies from Israel and one from the United States.

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B.C. residents likely to be given choice for second dose following AstraZeneca vaccine

AstraZeneca vaccine for their first dose may be given a choice as to what vaccine they receive for their second.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Thursday there are many studies happening right now around the possibility of mixing COVID-19 vaccines.“I know some people have concerns about using that term ‘mix and match,'” Henry said at a briefing.

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Here’s why Central Florida doctors are encouraging parents to get their kids vaccinated

DELAND, Fla. – As more Floridians get the COVID-19 vaccine, local doctors are now shifting the focus on getting children the shots.

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‘We will give people the choice’: Dr. Bonnie Henry on receiving second vaccine following AstraZeneca shot

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry answers a reporter’s question about “mix and match” studies using different types of COVID-19 vaccines and if British Columbians will be able to use something other than AstraZeneca for a second dose.

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Vaccine eligibility age drops to 40 in Manitoba; new supersite opens in Winnipeg

COVID-19.A new supersite at the Winnipeg Soccer Federation North, 770 Leila Ave., also opened in Winnipeg Friday and appointments can now be made for the Gimli supersite, which is opening later this month. Manitoba ramps up 3rd wave preparations as ICUs see rise in COVID-19 patients The province made the announcement Friday among numerous other measures relating to COVID-19, including a doubling of enforcement fines, a new five-day COVID-19 sick day program, an update on ICUs and hospitals and new public health orders.In addition, all adults aged 18 and over are still eligible to be vaccinated if they live or work in specific jobs in Manitoba hotspots.

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People aged 30+ living in Summerland, Rutland eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine.The health authority said those areas are currently considered high-transmission neighbourhoods.

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Who got the COVID-19 vaccine in Orange County when it first rolled out?

ORLANDO, Fla. – A breakdown of vaccinations by ZIP code shows a disparity among those who received COVID-19 shots during the initial weeks of the vaccine roll out.

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Florida sees 4,302 new COVID-19 cases as Pfizer seeks full FDA approval for vaccine

ORLANDO, Fla. – Pfizer and BioNTech are seeking full approval for its COVID-19 vaccine from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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78-year-old distance runner begins cross-country run from LA to Washington DC

LOS ANGELES - Veteran distance runner Stan Cottrell is celebrating his 78th birthday by embarking from Los Angeles' Pan Pacific Park for 100 days of back-to-back marathons to raise funds for charity before arriving in Washington, D.C.Cottrell entered the Guinness Book of World Records in 1980 by completing a cross-country run from New York to San Francisco in 48 days. He ran across Europe in 80 days, and ran 2,152 miles in 53 days across China.

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US 'herd immunity' uncertain but vaccination will help restore some normalcy, experts say

don’t expect the coronavirus to be eradicated anytime soon and instead are optimistic about a future with it continuing to circulate but posing much less of a societal threat."The best thing, of course, is if we could eliminate coronavirus from the globe and there’s not a chance that that’s going to happen anytime soon," said Dr. Amber D’Souza, an infectious disease epidemiologist at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.FILE - People walk past office buildings in midtown Manhattan on May 7, 2021 in New York City.

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California man accused of selling fake vaccination cards

CLEMENTS, Calif. – The owner of a Northern California bar was arrested on suspicion of selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards to several undercover state agents for $20 each.

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Hamilton reports 144 new COVID-19 cases, EOC boss suggests stay-at-home orders to remain for weeks

stay at home orders is several weeks if not a couple of months due to persistently high cases numbers.Paul Johnson told Global News that although some public health data is showing a “plateauing” of COVID-19 cases, high percent positivity and reproductive rate numbers this week means a loosening of restrictions is “just not in the cards.”“From a provincial modelling perspective and some of what we’re seeing locally here, I mean, this is still going to be through the month of May and month of June before we’re going to see some of the more dramatic declines that people are projecting,” said Johnson.

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Maryland priest tests positive for COVID-19 after visit to India despite being fully vaccinated

WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - A Maryland priest tested positive for COVID-19 after a trip to India despite being fully vaccinated, according to an announcement by the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple. Out of an abundance of caution, the temple in Lanham will close for seven days. SUBSCRIBE TO FOX 5 DC ON YOUTUBEThe closure will take effect Friday until Thursday, May 13. READ MORE: India shatters record, reports more than 412K new COVID-19 cases in 1 dayInfectious disease expert, Dr.

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Alberta Transportation Minister reads statement from Montana governor on vaccine-sharing agreement

Speaking to reporters on Friday, Alberta Transportation Minister Ric McIver read a statement from Montana Governor Greg Gianforte praising the newly-announced vaccine sharing agreement between Montana and the province of Alberta.

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Kenney: Getting vaccinated is a choice ‘everyone makes for themselves’ not because ‘some politician does’

Speaking to reporters on Friday, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney reiterated his belief that taking a vaccine is a personal choice “everyone makes for themselves” and that he didn’t believe the actions or beliefs of MLA’s would play a factor because, in his opinion, nobody gets a vaccine “because some politician does.”

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Jason Kenney announces COVID-19 vaccine partnership between Alberta, Montana

Alberta and Montana are joining together to help truckers get vaccinated against COVID-19. Premier Jason Kenney announced details of the vaccine partnership at a morning news conference on Friday.

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Elizabeth May compares patent waiver for COVID-19 vaccines situation to Africa AIDS crisis

Green Party MP Elizabeth May on Friday called on the government to support waiving intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines, comparing the situation to the AIDS crisis in Africa, where patents prevented people from getting life-saving medicine.

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Kenney says more appointments made for COVID-19 vaccines in Alberta than actual vaccines available, counting on additional supply

Speaking to reporters on Friday, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney elaborated on his government recently-announced rollout of vaccinations for people over the age of 30. Kenney said that as of this moment, there are more appointments booked than vaccines available in the province, but he is counting on additional vaccine supply to arrive and bolster those numbers in the coming weeks.

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AP source: No cutting players because they are unvaccinated

An NFL team can’t release a player simply because he is not vaccinated for COVID-19, a person with direct knowledge of the league's directive told The Associated Press on Friday.

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‘Let’s go back to normal:’ UCF students push for classmates to get vaccinated against COVID-19

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – As a push to get more people vaccinated, a group of University of Central Florida students are encouraging their peers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

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West Bengal Covid-19 positivity rate over 40%, says Harsh Vardhan; calls more testing

West Bengal on Friday registered its highest single-day spike of 19,216 Covid-19 cases, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said that the positivity rate in many districts of the state is over 40% West Bengal.The Union Health Minister asked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to increase the state's testing capacity and augment the health infrastructure in the state significantly.The death toll breached the 12000-mark, as 112 more people succumbed to the infection, taking the total number of fatalities to 12,076 in Bengal.Accordingly, the number of active cases in the state climbed to 1,24,098.As many as 17,780 recoveries have been reported in Bengal in the last 24 hours.Meanwhile, the West Bengal government today moved to the

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Orlando doctor says COVID-19 vaccine won’t cause infertility, issues with pregnancy

ORLANDO, Fla. – Many young women are forgoing the COVID-19 vaccine because they believe it could negatively affect their fertility and hinder their chances of getting pregnant in the future.

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Baseball's Bobby Valentine running for mayor of hometown

STAMFORD, Conn. – Former Major League Baseball player and manager Bobby Valentine is taking a swing at politics, announcing Friday that he's running for mayor of his Connecticut hometown.

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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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