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Covid-19. For people with atopic disease and asthma, the risk is 38% lower compared to people without these conditions. A separate study showed that people with food allergies were 50% less likely to become infected with the coronavirus.

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Studies: 3 or 4 COVID vaccine doses protective against Omicron

Three new studies show that recipients of three or four mRNA COVID-19 vaccine doses received substantially better protection against infection with the Omicron variant than those who received only two.

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Which face mask to wear indoors to protect against Covid-19? Top health official suggests

Covid (medically vulnerable or otherwise) and you're indoors with others who aren't masked, consider upgrading to an N95. Cloth and surgical mask protect if all wear, but if others aren't masked, a tightly fitting N95 is much more effective," Dr Tom Frieden recommends.

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New vaccine could protect against COVID-19 variants before they emerge

COVID-19 variants and other coronaviruses before they even emerge.According to a news release from Caltech, the vaccine works by using spike proteins from SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — and seven other related animal viruses with the potential to cause a pandemic in humans. The spike proteins are attached to a "nanoparticle structure" developed by a team at the University of Oxford to produce a broad range of antibodies."SARS-CoV-2 has proven itself capable of making new variants that could prolong the global COVID-19 pandemic," said Caltech bioengineering professor Pamela Bjorkman, who’s leading the study.

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AstraZeneca claims its Evusheld jab protects against severe Covid-19 or death

AstraZeneca's tests for treatment of people at risk of death from coronavirus has revealed good results in a late-stage trial, its maker AstraZeneca announced Wednesday. The British pharmaceutical giant, which has already produced a widely used coronavirus vaccine, said the Evusheld jab "provided clinically and statistically significant protection against progression to severe Covid-19 or death".

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COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy may protect infants

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy protects babies from SARS-CoV-2 infection in their first 4 months of life, according to a study yesterday in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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3 COVID vaccine doses appear to protect against Omicron subvariants

Three new studies report on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness (VE) and antibody responses to Omicron, with one from Sweden finding a drop in two-dose VE against severe disease after the transition from the BA.1 to the BA.2 subvariant but three-dose protection remaining above 80% against severe disease.

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Amid new variant fears, India sees slight rise in COVID cases. These states report most infections

India on Friday reported 2,451 new COVID19 cases and with that, the active caseload in the country reached 14,241, as per Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday.

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Will Covid-19 vaccines protect against emerging variants? Expert answers

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COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant women may protect newborns, study shows

ATLANTA - COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy is already recommended to prevent severe illness and death in pregnant women, but a new study shows the vaccine may also protect a mother’s newborn baby. According to the study, published Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, completion of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccination series during pregnancy may help prevent hospitalization from the virus among infants who are less than six months old.A group of researchers at the Overcoming COVID-19 network conducted the study at 20 pediatric hospitals in 17 states between July 1, 2021 and Jan. 17, 2022. Among 176 hospitalized infants with COVID-19 aged less than six months, 84% were born to mothers who were not vaccinated during pregnancy. A pregnant woman holds her belly on September 27, 2016 in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

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Study suggests maternal COVID-19 vaccination protects babies

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy—already known to protect women from hospitalization and severe complications—can also protect babies younger than 6 months, researchers reported today.

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Fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine ‘conceivable’ to protect against Omicron variant: Fauci

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Booster rollout accelerated to protect against COVID-19 variants

Everyone aged 18 years and older who has received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine can now book their free booster dose using BookMyVaccine.nz or by calling the COVID Vaccination Healthline 0800 28 29 26 (8am - 8pm, seven days a week).

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COVID-19: Doctor talks about what masks best protect against Omicron variant

Dr. Noel Gibney demonstrates which masks best protect against Omicron, the highly-transmissible COVID-19 variant.

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Pfizer-BioNTech says COVID booster should protect against Omicron

Early today Pfizer and BioNTech announced that initial lab tests show three doses of their COVID-19 vaccine neutralize the Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant, while two doses demonstrated significantly reduced neutralization titers.

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Saskatchewan legislation protects employers from lawsuits over COVID-19 measures

Government of Saskatchewan has moved to prevent employers from being sued for implementing measures found in the Public Employers’ COVID-19 Emergency Regulations or the Employers’ COVID-19 Emergency Regulations.The Saskatchewan Employment Act was amended Tuesday to say that “no action or proceeding lies or shall be commenced or maintained against an employer” if that employer acts in good faith to implement the above regulations.“That’s being done generally across North America,” said Labour Relations Minister Don Morgan, adding that the legislation isn’t limited to employee vaccine mandates.“It’s broad general thing that would cover anything related to COVID-19 — signage, lack of signage, whatever else might reasonably arise from it.

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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on new Covid variant: Will protect you and your family

COVID-19 variant of serious public health implications has been reported.

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CDC: Vaccine immunity more protective than previous COVID-19 infection

ATLANTA - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a message for unvaccinated people relying on previous COVID-19 infections to provide immunity against future infections: Get vaccinated.It’s the same message the CDC has spent most of 2021 delivering to Americans.

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Moderna COVID-19 vaccine safe and protective for kids, company says

COVID-19 vaccine generated a strong immune response and was generally well-tolerated in children aged six to 11 years, and the company plans to submit the data to regulators soon.Moderna said its two-dose vaccine generated virus-neutralizing antibodies in children and safety was comparable to what was previously seen in clinical trials of adolescents and adults.A panel of FDA advisers will vote on Tuesday whether to authorize rival Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in children aged five to 11 years.The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized for adults over the age of 18 years, and recently gained clearance for a third dose in some Americans. U.S.

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Edmonton law firm steps up to help non-profit during COVID-19 uncertain times

COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to an Edmonton law firm.The Connect Society works with children and families impacted by hearing loss, whether it is themselves or a loved one in their life. The speech and language assessments are done every spring to ensure the children between the ages of three and six years old have a program to attend in the fall Marnee Cebula, program manager for early childhood services for Connect Society, said.

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Alberta researchers genome sequence COVID-19 samples to track strains of virus, monitor spread

which is being backed by $40 million of federal funding. Similar work is being done around the world and the data is being shared publicly.The genome sequencing will take place at labs in the University of Calgary and University of Alberta, according to van Rooijen, and the rough target is to sequence 10,000 samples from the province.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Dr.

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Focus Ireland urges extension of Covid-19 supports

Focus Ireland has called for temporary supports to prevent homelessness during the coronavirus pandemic to be extended beyond 27 June, to prevent a surge in people becoming homelessness.

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100-year-old Mississauga woman survives Covid19

Mickey Pollard suffered through flu-like symptoms after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Today she is back using her walker after getting the all clear. Tom Hayes has more.

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80-year-old woman celebrated by hospital staff after recovering from COVID-19, pneumonia

An Edmonton senior received a fond farewell from hospital staff as she was discharged Thursday. Colette Sevigny, 80, overcame COVID-19, pneumonia and treatment for a fractured pelvis.

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Penticton arena now being used for COVID-19 testing

Testing for the novel coronavirus is now being conducted at the McLaren Park arena in Penticton.

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U of A not planning for all students to return to campus in fall amid COVID-19 pandemic

A University of Alberta vice-president said he does not expect to see a complete return of students to campus this fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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WHO’s polio surveillance team, other field staff join COVID19 fight

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Calgary Cares: Helping seniors get the groceries they need during COVID-19 pandemic

It was supposed to be crunch time — preparing for final exams and getting ready to graduate.

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Coronavirus update: 13387 Covid19 cases in India, 437 deaths. State numbers here

The total number of coronavrius cases in India has gone up to 13,387 while the death toll has risen to 437, according to the latest figures from Health Ministry. In the past 24 hours, 1,007 fresh Covid-19 infections and 23 deaths were reported. On the other hand, 1748 patients have been cured of the virus or discharged. Maharashtra is the worst affected state with 3,205 cases and 194 deaths.

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More than half of people diagnosed with COVID-19 in Interior Health region fully recovered

More than half of the people who contracted COVID-19 in the Interior Health region have fully recovered from the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, according to the provincial government.

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Why is the Calgary zone such a hotspot for COVID-19?

It has been more than a month since Alberta’s first case of COVID-19 was announced — and the number of cases continues to climb.

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Alberta Health South zone COVID-19 demographics broken down

There are still a lot of unknowns when it comes to the novel coronavirus, but Alberta Health Services has released some hard data about cases and regions. Here’s what we know about the South zone.

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COVID-19: TransLink seeks emergency funds to offset loss of $75 million per month

TransLink is asking the provincial and federal governments for emergency funding to cover mounting losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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B.C. rent relief applications now open to help offset COVID-19 impact

Renters can now apply for the B.C. government’s new temporary rent supplement to help offset the economic impact of COVID-19.

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B.C. to announce mental health supports for those struggling under COVID-19

Premier John Horgan and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Judy Darcy are scheduled to announce mental health supports for people struggling under the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Premier grants Easter Bunny special ‘eggs-emption’ as holidays shift under COVID-19

The Easter Bunny will be allowed to break the COVID-19 rules this weekend while everyone else is bending the curve.

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Dozens of retired Alberta physicians, nurses signing up to help fight COVID-19

The province is adding more health-care workers to its arsenal in its fight against COVID-19.

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No new positive cases of COVID-19 in Interior Health reported in past 48 hours: health official

Interior Health is the only health authority in B.C. to record no new test positive cases of COVID-19 in the past 48 hours, according to numbers released by the provincial health officer Monday.

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British Columbia Securities Commission warning about companies aggressively promoting COVID-19 cure

The British Columbia Securities Commission is warning the public to “exercise extreme caution” in dealing with companies aggressively promoting products or initiatives to detect, cure or treat COVID-19.

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Free group therapy for COVID-19 front line workers

From her rural home in the outskirts of Fredericton, New Brunswick Sudon Daigle wants to assist front like workers in the COVID19 pandemic with free online therapy sessions.

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Darmouth NSLC store temporarily closed after employee exposed to case of COVID-19

People looking to shop at a Dartmouth liquor store were abruptly turned away on Friday, as the doors were locked and signs indicated it was temporarily closed.

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Edmonton school asks for tech, food donations during COVID-19 pandemic

It’s been one week since Edmonton students began online learning after the COIVD-19 pandemic prompted the cancellation of classes.

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Mother of inmate fears safety of son’s release after COVID-19 confirmed at Okanagan jail

Francis Amendt was shocked to receive an early morning call from her son, an inmate at the Okanagan Correctional Centre (OCC), with news of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the jail population.

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AHS modelling projects 250 Albertans in ICU over COVID-19 later in April: Kenney

Premier Jason Kenney said that Alberta Health Services’ projections forecast roughly 250 people in Alberta will need beds in intensive care units (ICU) by April 22 due to COVID-19.

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Covid19 Impact : GDP estimate revised downward to 3.5%

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B.C. to release its forecast of COVID-19 cases and access to hospital beds

The B.C. government will release its modelling information on novel coronavirus cases and possible deaths due to COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: Long-distance couple make masks to stop COVID-19

A husband and wife team are working together to help those who need facemasks during the coronavirus pandemic — including in Iran.

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How to keep busy at home in Edmonton during the COVID-19 pandemic

For those in self-isolation or those practicing social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the day-to-day could become monotonous.

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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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