Hospitals, not LTC homes, among 1st sites to give Canada’s coronavirus vaccines Health Minister Paul Merriman and Dr. Saqib Shahab, the province’s chief medical health officer, are expected to release Saskatchewan’s vaccine delivery plan at 10 a.m.

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Wendy Williams Denies 'All Allegations' About Her Mental Health Amid Bank Battle

Wendy Williams is firing back at Wells Fargo over claims she's the victim of «financial exploitation,» saying «she is fine» and «she is of sound mind.»In a statement to ET, Williams' lawyer, LaShawn Thomas, said on Friday that «Wendy wants the world to know that she strenuously denies all allegations about her mental health and well-being.» Thomas also offered details as to why Williams is in a legal battle with Wells Fargo.«Wendy had to unfortunately bring this action because Wells Fargo has refused to honor her Power of Attorney, granting her son authority to make inquiries to the bank on Wendy's behalf,» the statement read.

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COVID-19 vaccination shuttle buses now in service in Montreal

COVID-19 vaccination clinics in districts where rates are well below the Quebec average.Officials are hoping to increase the inoculation levels against COVID-19 in areas like Saint-Léonard and Montréal-Nord, where the vaccination levels are below 75 per cent (according to the latest data) while on average, 82 per cent of the Quebec population is considered adequately vaccinated.The shuttle buses run free of charge and take people to clinics in Saint-Léonard, Montréal-Nord, Ville-Émard and LaSalle. Health-care officials are hoping people with limited mobility and those who may have other appointments will get their first, second or booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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More than 57,000 boosters given yesterday; 454 community cases; 27 in hospital

Tairāwhiti has reached two vaccination milestones today; their eligible population reached 90% fully vaccinated –the 18th DHB to do so – and it’s eligible Māori population reached 90% first doses.

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Ontario declares state of emergency amid ongoing protests

Premier Doug Ford denounced the protests both in the nation’s capital and on the border in Windsor Friday. While putting measures in place in a bid to move them along, the premier also attracted unwanted attention after a snowmobile trip and a secret recording.

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Philadelphia high school offers students hands-on farming classes

PHILADELPHIA - At The Saul High School traditional learning is only the beginning, students also have the opportunity to participate in real-life farming."This is a dairy science class at Saul High School, it’s an Animal Science Class. We’ve been doing this for 50 or 60 years where we produce our milk, and then it’s been shipped to Land O'Lakes," said Jane Arbasak, Farm Manager with Saul High School.Enejha Dozier is a Senior at Saul High School and said this unique program helped fuel her passion."Yes, it definitely did, for the better.

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Man found shot in Kensington driven to hospital by officers, police say

Police found a 36-year-old man shot inside a Jeep and drove him to the hospital in critical condition. PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police officers responding to reports of a shooting found a man badly wounded inside a car and rushed the victim to an area hospital. According to investigators, the shooting happened on the 1800 block of East Allegheny Avenue in Kensington around 6:30 p.m.

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B.C. reports 846 people in hospital with COVID-19 related illness, fewest cases in hospital since mid-January

Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has the daily COVID-19 update on Friday, February 11, and how B.C. officials could be setting the stage to remove restrictions on Tuesday.

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Injunction granted to prevent protesters from blocking Ambassador Bridge

Ambassador Bridge border crossing in Windsor, Ont.Chief Justice Geoffrey Morawetz says the injunction will take effect at 7 p.m.He has asked a lawyer representing the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, which applied for the injunction, to send him a draft of an order.

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1,566 Albertans in hospital with COVID-19 on Friday, 23 new coronavirus deaths

COVID-19 receiving care in hospital on Friday, with 127 of them in intensive care units.That’s compared to 1,586 in hospital on Thursday, with 126 people in the province’s ICUs. Reality check on Alberta politicians’ statements on schools, COVID-19 transmission and vaccines On Tuesday, Premier Jason Kenney announced his plan to relax COVID-19 measures.

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TSA 'highly concerned' with number of guns found on travelers at Philadelphia airport last year

PHILADELPHIA - The Transportation Security Administration at Philadelphia International Airport said it’s "highly concerned" about the number of firearms it took from passengers last year.Federal Security Director Gerardo Spero reports that the agency scanned around eight million passengers in 2021 and confiscated 39 weapons. That figure far outpaces the number of firearms the agency confiscated in the previous two years.Spero said he does not know what motivates people to carry guns to the airport, but he knows "guns and airports don’t mix."The TSA demonstrated for reporters Friday how a pistol can be safely transported by air.

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Ontario under state of emergency as police prepare for third weekend of convoys

Ontario’s premier has called a state of emergency following days of blockades at the country’s largest border crossing. This move is applauded by federal officials who are asking protesters to go home as police forces expect demonstrations across the country to ramp up over the weekend.

Covid booster efficacy wanes substantially by fourth month - study

The efficacy of third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines wanes substantially by the fourth month after administration, a new study by the US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention has said.

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What is bebtelovimab? US authorizes new antibody drug to fight omicron

A monoclonal treatment site located in a tent is closed for patients on January 25, 2022 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) WASHINGTON - U.S. health regulators on Friday authorized a new antibody drug that targets the omicron variant, a key step in restocking the nation's arsenal against the latest version of COVID-19.The Food and Drug Administration said it cleared the Eli Lilly drug for adults and adolescent patients with mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19.

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How Muhammad Ali, African American Muslims established Houston’s most historic mosque

HOUSTON - It’s no secret Houston has a bustling Muslim population with residents stemming from all walks of life. There’s a rich tapestry of work focusing on the legacy left behind by Muslims in this city, yet little has been touched on when it comes to African American efforts. For example, Houston’s oldest and most historic mosque, Houston Masjid Al-Islam, located in the 6600 block of W Bellfort Ave.

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AirTag stalking: Apple cracking down on unwanted tracking

AirTag clipped onto a bag. Apple announced it’s cracking down on unwanted tracking among AirTag users, according to a company news release. AirTags launched last April for $29 apiece and allows users to keep track of their personal items, such as keys, wallets, purses, backpacks and luggage through Apple's "Find My' app. But the seemingly harmless tool is being used by some to stalk people and even commit car thefts. Police departments have called this recent string of crimes "AirTag stalking." "We’ve become aware that individuals can receive unwanted tracking alerts for benign reasons, such as when borrowing someone’s keys with an AirTag attached or when traveling in a car with a family member’s AirPods left inside," the tech giant wrote in an update on its website Thursday.

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MRI hours at Saskatoon hospital reduced due to ‘recent critical shortage’: SHA

MRI department at Royal University Hospital has decreased to the point where health officials have decide to scale back hours of operation, creating concerns about wait times for the service.A memo sent earlier this week to Saskatoon physicians and staff within the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) cites “ongoing recruitment challenges” due to a “recent critical shortage of MRI technologists.” Saskatchewan moves to end COVID-19 public health orders The shortage means the department at RUH will only operate from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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COVID-19 Scan for Feb 11, 2022

A new study on outcomes among infants whose mothers received the Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA vaccine in pregnancy showed that no detrimental outcomes were associated with maternal vaccination, including preterm birth, small birth weight for gestational age (SGA), congenital malformations, and infant death.It was published yesterday in JAMA Pediatrics.The po

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Eagerly awaited COVID lifesavers molnupiravir, Paxlovid now wait for patients

Supplies of the eagerly awaited oral COVID-19 antiviral prescription medications are slowly arriving at US pharmacies, but despite strong evidence that they can help reduce symptoms and prevent severe illness, federal data and experts suggest that many patients don't know about them or don't want to take them.

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New Jersey court dismisses officers' union vaccine mandate suit

FILE - RN inoculates a woman at a COVID-19 vaccine. TRENTON - A New Jersey appeals court rejected a lawsuit from law enforcement unions challenging Gov.

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COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5 delayed as Pfizer extends trial

In a sudden turnabout, Pfizer and BioNTech today announced they were delaying the application process for an emergency use authorization (EUA) for their vaccine for children ages 6 months to 4 years old, and gathering more information on two and three doses of the vaccine.

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COVID-19: Wastewater shows decline of virus in Waterloo Region may have hit a wall

COVID-19 wastewater signal in the last few weeks has slowed or plateaued at all sites,” medical officer of health Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang told reporters on Friday morning.

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Despite decline in patients, Waterloo hospitals remain ‘under great pressure’: Wang

COVID-19 patients in area hospitals continues to decline but that has not relieved the pressure on hospitals, according to the region’s top doctor.According to Friday’s dashboard update, there are 75 patients in the three hospitals in Waterloo Region, including 20 who are in need of intensive care. Premier Doug Ford declares state of emergency amid protests at land border and in Ottawa Three weeks ago, on Jan.

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Ambassador Bridge protest blockade disrupts car manufacturing sector

As protesters remain at the Ambassador Bridge, the blockade disrupting the busiest border crossing between Canada and the U.S. is taking a toll on economies on both sides.

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Covid-19 Ayrshire: List of next week's vaccination drop-ins as residents urged to roll up sleeves for jabs

Ayrshire residents are being urged to roll up their sleeves for Covid-19 vaccination jabs.

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Ontario on track to remove ‘almost all restrictions’ on businesses ‘very soon,’ Doug Ford says

Doug Ford says the province is on track to “very soon” lift “almost all” COVID-related restrictions on businesses.The premier made the remarks during a press conference Friday morning, where he declared a state of emergency in the province due to ongoing protests and blockades, sparked by opposition to COVID-19 measures.Ford said he understands many people are frustrated, but urged the “illegal occupation” in Ottawa and at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor to end.“There’s no doubt these were the right decisions,” Ford said of his government’s move to impose measures in a bid to combat COVID-19. Timeline to lift all COVID-19 measures in Ontario coming soon, top doctor says “There’s no doubt they protected our hospitals from collapse and saved lives.

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COVID-19: MLHU reports 3 deaths, LHSC has 87 COVID inpatients

Middlesex-London Health Unit reported three deaths and 117 COVID-19 cases on Friday, compared with three deaths and 122 cases last Friday.The deaths involved three women in their 70s, 80s and 90s. The woman in her 90s was associated with a long-term care home. LHSC, meanwhile, is caring for 87 inpatients with COVID-19, 20 of whom are in adult critical care.As noted, LHSC is caring for 87 COVID-19 inpatients, with 20 inpatients in adult critical care.

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With low COVID vaccine uptake, rural US bore brunt of Delta surge

Rural US counties with low COVID-19 vaccination rates had 2.4 times more infections per 100,000 people than urban counties amid the summer 2021 Delta surge, according to a study published yesterday in JAMA Network Open.

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Reality check on Alberta politicians’ statements on schools, COVID-19 transmission and vaccines

#AbEd #AbLeg pic.twitter.com/NIDW973Tg0— Adriana LaGrange (@AdrianaLaGrange) February 10, 2022Dr. Chris Mody, head of the department of microbiology, immunology and infectious disease at the University of Calgary, said there’s no data to suggest children “pose absolutely no threat” as the education minister claimed.However, Mody said the correlation between symptom severity and viral load taken with the observations that children tend to have less severe symptoms could mean children have less viral load with a COVID-19 infection, with a caveat.

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FDA postpones advisory meeting on COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. regulators on Friday put the brakes on their push to speed Pfizer's COVID-19 to children under 5, creating major uncertainty about how soon the shots could become available.The Food and Drug Administration had urged Pfizer and its partner BioNTech to apply for authorization of extra-low doses of its vaccine for the youngest children before studies were even finished — citing the toll the omicron variant has taken on children.Kids between the ages of 5 and 11 are now eligible to get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.Next week, FDA advisers were supposed to publicly debate if youngsters should starting getting two shots before it's clear if they'd actually need a third.But Friday, the FDA reversed course and said it had become clear it needed to wait for data on how well that third shot works for this age group.

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‘10 Truths About Love’: Watch the ‘timeless’ rom-com on Tubi for Valentine’s Day

Los Angeles - Love is in the air — well, on Tubi it is! FOX’s free streaming platform kicks off its Valentine’s Day slate with "10 Truths About Love," a new original rom-com starring Camilla Belle and David LaFontaine. Written by frequent romance scribe Shannon Latimer ("A Whirlwind Wedding," "Ghosts of Christmas Past"), the feel-good movie features a thriving romance columnist Carina (Belle) who thinks she’s got her love life all figured out — until her longtime boyfriend unexpectedly breaks up with her.Meanwhile, Carina’s editor hires a new writer, Liam (Lafontaine), to work with her and give the column a male perspective. Subsequently, the two clash over their approach, but to prove himself, Liam offers to help Carina get her ex-boyfriend back.

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White House urges Americans to leave Ukraine in next ‘24 to 48’ hours; Russian invasion could be days away

WASHINGTON - The White House is urging Americans to leave Ukraine in next "24 to 48 hours," warning U.S. won't rescue civilians if Russia invades.The White House has expressed increasing alarm about the prospects of a war, and Biden has been looking to solidify support among European allies for economy-jarring sanctions against Russia if it moves further with an invasion.KHARKIV REGION, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2022 - Soldiers operate a military vehicle during the drills of the Ivan Sirko 92nd Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Kharkiv Region, northeastern Ukraine.

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Private gatherings in Saskatchewan now limited to immediate family members

Coronavirus — Holiday restrictions in Saskatchewan met with disappointment, understanding Co-parenting arrangements can continue and caregivers, support personnel and tradespeople are permitted in a residence.Premier Scott Moe said Monday in announcing the new measures that they are needed to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.“We know that much of the community transmission continues to occur in our household settings,” Moe said during a briefing.“We need to stabilize our case numbers even further.

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Saskatchewan premier says health minister’s poll comment not appropriate

COVID-19 was not appropriate.Health Minister Paul Merriman pointed to the Angus Reid Institute survey last week that showed people were satisfied with the Saskatchewan Party government’s handling of the virus. COVID-19 vaccine here, but SHA says Moderna shot and health guidelines still needed The research found that 55 per cent of 497 respondents polled in Saskatchewan in November thought the province was doing a “good job” handling COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: Holiday restrictions in Saskatchewan met with disappointment, understanding

Coronavirus: Saskatchewan restricting indoor gatherings to immediate household members It’s effective Thursday and will remain in place until at least Jan. 15.Janet Hilderman had hoped to have her elderly parents, grown daughter and daughter’s boyfriend over for a small dinner.Instead, Hilderman said it will just be she and her husband this year.While it’s disappointing, “I think it’s important that we al do this because things are getting out of control,” Hilderman said.COVID-19 has been spreading rapidly across Saskatchewan in recent months and weeks.

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Saskatchewan receives first doses of COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday after the first doses arrived in the province earlier in the day.Premier Scott Moe called it an exciting day in the fight against the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Saskatchewan restricting indoor gatherings to immediate household members

coronavirus transmission.“We know that much of the community transmission continues to occur in our household settings,” Premier Scott Moe said Monday at a briefing.“As a result, this needs to be a different kind of Christmas. This needs to be a different holiday season for each of us.”As of 12:01 a.m.

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Scott Moe calls racist comments about Dr. Saqib Shahab ’embarrassing, idiotic’

Scott Moe fired back at the racism showed at a protest in Regina Saturday, calling the comments “idiotic” and “embarrassing” at a press conference on Monday.The province’s Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab, was subject to racist comments during the “freedom rally” on the grounds of the Saskatchewan Legislature.

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Racist comments against CMHO ‘beneath contempt,’ says Saskatchewan premier

public health orders.In a tweet Sunday morning, Moe called the comments, “beneath contempt.”A video from an anti-COVID restriction rally shows a crowd of people in front of the legislative building gathered Saturday afternoon as one of the speakers delivered an expletive-laden speech. The man started by saying, “I have a message for Scott Moe and what’s that, what’s that public health minister’s name…” The speaker went on to intentionally mispronounce Dr.

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Saskatchewan reports 11 deaths, 274 new cases of coronavirus

Saskatchewan, according to the the province’s daily COVID-19 update Saturday.It’s the largest daily death count since the pandemic began.“A sad day in our fight against COVID-19… Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of those individuals,” Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said in a Facebook post.“It’s a sad reminder of why we all need to continue following all the public health orders and good practices that protect ourselves and others.” Daughter shares story after mom dies of COVID-19 at Regina’s Parkside Extendicare The province also announced 274 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total cases in Saskatchewan to 11,479 – 4,097 are considered active.Here is a break down of the age range and regions of those who died:

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Hours changing for drive-thru coronavirus testing sites in Regina, Saskatoon

COVID-19 testing are changing the first week of 2021, according to the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).Expanded hours will begin when appropriate staffing is able to be mobilized, according to a press release. Saskatchewan Health Minister Paul Merriman points to poll for COVID-19 success Regina’s drive-thru testing site, located at Evraz Place, will be open from 11:30 a.m.

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Regina resident fined $2,800 for allegedly breaking COVID-19 gathering limit

Regina Police Service says it has issued a ticket under the provincial Public Health Act in relation to the coronavirus pandemic.Police say they were investigating an incident involving a stolen vehicle Thursday night which led them to a home in the 1900 block of Wallace Street. Premier Scott Moe calls out anti-maskers to follow Saskatchewan public health orders When officers arrived, they found a large gathering of people inside the home.

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Saskatchewan Health Minister Paul Merriman points to poll for COVID-19 success

Health Minister says a measure of his government’s success in responding to COVID-19 is polling data.Paul Merriman was asked Thursday how the Saskatchewan Party government measures its success in dealing with the novel coronavirus. Coronavirus outbreak declared at Regina Correctional Centre He said a recent poll released by the Angus Reid Institute shows favourable results for the province.“We are one of the best jurisdictions, if not the best jurisdiction, that has handled COVID in balancing the economy, people’s mental health and within our health-care system,” Merriman told reporters on the final day of the legislature sitting.“So very proud of that.”Merriman and his staff didn’t say what poll he was referring to.

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Saskatchewan to receive 1,950 initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine

Premier Scott Moe outlined the vaccine delivery plan for Saskatchewan Wednesday morning, the same day Health Canada approved the Pfizer vaccine.

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Scott Moe dampens talk of easing COVID-19 restrictions in Saskatchewan

COVID-19 restrictions, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says that likely isn’t now going to happen.Moe made the comment one day after Alberta announced strict new COVID-19 restrictions and Manitoba extended its current health orders to January. Saskatchewan to receive 1,950 initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine “It would be improbable.

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302 new coronavirus cases in Saskatchewan: Shahab

COVID-19 numbers coming out on Wednesday.The province’s chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, said there are 302 confirmed cases, up from 183 infections on Tuesday.

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Premier Scott Moe calls out anti-maskers to follow Saskatchewan public health orders

Saskatchewan’s premier is calling for an end to rallies being held by people who are protesting public health orders put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.Scott Moe spoke to reporters at the legislature on Dec. 7, saying groups were flagrantly defying health orders and encouraging others to as well.“We expect the law enforcement officials to use their judgement on when they do and don’t apply the enforcement of the laws that are in place.

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‘Robust’ coronavirus vaccine rollout plan coming Dec. 8: Saskatchewan premier

coronavirus vaccine distribution plan is coming Tuesday, Dec. 8, and will have phases, according to Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe.He added the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and the province’s chief medical health officer, Dr.

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Saskatchewan using H1N1 experience in COVID-19 vaccine rollout

COVID-19 vaccination plan next week, relying in part on the province’s experience delivering the H1N1 vaccine.On Wednesday, Saskatchewan Health Minister Paul Merriman said the government developed a “very robust” plan more than a decade ago in response to the H1N1 (or swine flu) pandemic in 2009, which included the involvement of current chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab.

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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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