TOKYO – A vaccine is not a requirement for holding next year's postponed Olympics and Paralympics, the CEO of the Tokyo Games said Friday.Toshiro Muto was speaking after a task force meeting with government officials, disease experts and Japanese Olympic officials.

It’s the first of several high-level meetings dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic as Tokyo tries to figure out if it can hold the games.“It's not a prerequisite,” Muto said of the vaccine. “The International Olympic Committee and the WHO already discussed this matter.

It’s not a condition for the delivery of the Tokyo 2020 Games. A vaccine is not a requirement. Of course, if vaccines are developed we’ll really appreciate it.

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Marilyn Manson "worries" about the Covid-19 pandemic's impact on people's mental health. The 'Tainted Love' singer has suffered with depression himself and knows how awful going undiagnosed can be as his late mother, Barbara Wyer, battled schizophrenia for years before getting a proper diagnosis.

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COVID reaches community spread phase in Shimla: Health official

SHIMLA : Community spread of the novel coronavirus has been witnessed in Himachal Pradesh's capital Shimla, a senior health official said Wednesday.In a statement, Shimla Chief Medical Officer Surekha Chopra said the recent data of COVID-19 cases established community spread of the virus.The coronavirus cases are increasing day by day and neither their index cases nor travel history is being found which establishes its community spread, she added."That was why, the monthly meeting of doctors with ASHA workers was held under the open sky in Shimla on September 7 as open air and sunlight help in reducing the spread of the virus," she said.The health and family welfare department of Shimla district has launched a campaign to hold routine

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Americans Favor Saving Over Spending Until Vaccine

Editor's Note: The following research was conducted by Gallup in partnership with Franklin Templeton.WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Despite challenging economic conditions brought on by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a slim majority of Americans (54%) say they are currently saving at least a little money.

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A Toronto woman contracted coronavirus in March. She’s still exhibiting symptoms

novel coronavirus in March, she said she experienced sinus infections, couldn’t swallow, and that her throat felt like “it was paralyzed.”After testing negative for the virus, not only was she still enduring lesser versions of the same symptoms, but Goulding said she also developed gastrointestinal issues and heartburn.Six months later, Goulding told Global News she still suffers from prolonged symptoms. She is one of the many coronavirus survivors that call themselves “long-haulers.” These Canadians say they suffered COVID-19 symptoms for months Feeling isolated and fearful, in June Goulding created COVID Long Haulers Support Group Canada, a Facebook group for long-haulers.

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WHO says vaccine safety top priority, as AstraZeneca halts Covid vaccine trials

vaccine for Covid-19 comes "first and foremost", the World Health Organization's chief scientist said on Wednesday, after trials of one of the vaccine candidates developed by AstraZeneca was paused, at least temporarily, due to concerns over side effects on a patient."Just because we talk about speed...it doesn't mean we start compromising or cutting corners on what would normally be assessed," Dr. Soumya Swaminathan said on a social media event.

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India's biggest syringe maker boosts production to meet coronavirus vaccine demand

pandemic has mostly been on the development of vaccines, experts say medical essentials to administer them are also vital.Hindustan Syringes -- one of the world's largest makers of the item -- said it is increasing its output of auto-disable devices (which prevent re-use) from 700 million a year to one billion by 2021 to meet the expected demand."Even if 60 percent of the world's population is immunised, it would mean four to five billion syringes would be required," Hindustan Syringes managing director Rajiv Nath told AFP at their factory in northern Haryana state.There are currently more than 30 candidate vaccines being tested on humans, with governments hoping to deploy one as soon as possible with the coronavirus wrecking lives and

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AstraZeneca Pharma plunges over 13% on covid vaccine study pause

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Oxford-AstraZeneca covid vaccine trials halted: 10 updates

covid vaccine being developed by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca and Oxford University, were suspended on Tuesday after a participant developed an unexplained illness. The Oxford vaccine was seen among the most advanced experimental Covid-19 vaccines that are already in late-stage Phase 3 trials.Russia had last month approved a vaccine, and research published in The Lancet medical journal last week said patients involved in early tests developed antibodies with "no serious adverse events." But scientists cautioned the trials were too small.A spokesperson for the AstraZeneca vaccine said in a statement Tuesday that "we voluntarily paused vaccination to allow review of safety data by an independent committee.

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China's CanSino defends its covid vaccine after experts cast doubt

SHANGHAI : China's CanSino Biologics Inc said on Wednesday that expert opinion on its high-profile coronavirus vaccine candidate should not be followed "blindly" without sufficient clinical trial data.Scientists outside the company have expressed concern that the effectiveness of CanSino's candidate Ad5-nCoV, which is based on a common cold virus to which many people have been exposed, could be limited.

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Trials of Covid-19 vaccine put on hold after reported side effects in UK patient - they have 'a potentially unexplained illness'

hereAn AstraZeneca spokeswoman said the pause was part of a standard review process which occurs in trial if there is a 'potentially unexplained illness' reported in any trial subject, and that the subject's illness could also be coincidental."As part of the ongoing randomised, controlled global trials of the Oxford coronavirus vaccine, our standard review process was triggered and we voluntarily paused vaccination to allow review of safety data by an independent committee," the spokeswoman said in a statement."This is a routine action which has to happen whenever there is a potentially unexplained illness in one of the trials, while it is investigated, ensuring we maintain the integrity of the trials."In large trials illnesses will happen

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Pause in AstraZeneca vaccine trial not necessarily a setback: UK health minister

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Human rights groups ask IOC to move Olympics from China

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Coronavirus: Pause in UK vaccine trial 'not necessarily a setback', Matt Hancock claims

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America's Got Talent: Thomas Day makes most of second chance as wildcard after surviving COVID-19

Teen heartthrob Thomas Day got a second shot on Tuesday's episode of America's Got Talent after being brought back as a wildcard for the semifinals.The 17-year-old high school junior from Brentwood, Tennessee, had been diagnosed with coronavirus while rehearsing for AGT's quarterfinals, though he had kept it a secret.Instead, the nationally ranked football player had explained his absence from the program as being due to necessary sports commitments. Wildcard entry:Teen heartthrob Thomas Day got a second shot on Tuesday's episode of America's Got Talent after being brought back as a wildcard for the semifinals'I couldn't make it because of football, but I am still pursuing music,' he said on a post to the video-sharing site Cameo.

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AstraZeneca puts Covid-19 vaccine trial on hold over safety concern

Trials of a Covid-19 vaccine under development by AstraZeneca and Oxford University have been put on hold owing to a reported side effect in a patient in the UK.

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Brave Newmains mum now social media star after enduring eight-year health battle

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Australia not worried about AstraZeneca covid vaccine trial pause

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Coronavirus vaccine put on hold after volunteer 'suffers adverse reaction'

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B.C. health officials report 429 new cases of COVID-19, 2 deaths over four-day reporting period

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B.C. health officials to report 4 days of COVID-19 data Tuesday

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Innovative, ultramodern SoFi Stadium ready to welcome NFL

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American Academy of Sleep and Medicine calls for elimination of daylight saving time, citing health risks

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Victoria and David Beckham secretly contracted coronavirus post their trip to the US in March: Report

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Big Sean says he experienced mental health struggles during making of ‘Detroit 2’

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Obesity may up risks of COVID-19 complications, but doctors still searching for why

COVID-19: many were obese.The link became more apparent as coronavirus swept across the globe and data mounted, and researchers are still trying to figure out why.Excess weight increases the chances of developing a number of health problems, including heart disease and diabetes, and those are among the conditions that can make COVID-19 patients more likely to get very sick.But there’s some evidence that obesity itself can increase the likelihood of serious complications from a coronavirus infection.One study of more than 5,200 infected people, including 35 per cent who were obese, found that the chances of hospitalization rose for people with higher BMIs, even when taking into account other conditions that could put them at risk.Scientists

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Quebec court upholds back-to-school plan requiring in-class attendance

coronavirus pandemic.Quebec Superior Court Justice Frédéric Bachand issued his ruling Tuesday, saying the evidence presented by the plaintiffs did not justify emergency intervention until the full challenge can be heard.”While the restriction is being upheld, the parents will be able to make their arguments against the province’s back-to-school plan in more exhaustive detail before the court during the fall.

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The importance of Phase 3 trials for a coronavirus vaccine — and why it can’t be rushed

coronavirus vaccine continues as pharmaceutical companies and governments around the world continue to conduct clinical trials — and many of them are reaching the critical Phase 3 step.There are currently 34 vaccine candidates in various clinical trial phases, including one in Canada, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). And as some clinical trials come close to creating a vaccine for the public, the race has sparked safety concerns over hurrying an inoculation.

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Gord Bamford Raises $100K For Mental Health Charities From Drive-In Concert Series

Earlier this summer, multiple CCMA and CMA award-winning country singer Gord Bamford launched the Drive In for Mental Health, a series of socially distanced drive-in concerts held throughout Alberta.

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9 drugmaker executives testing coronavirus vaccines pledge safety, high standards

coronavirus signed an unprecedented pledge meant to boost public confidence in any approved vaccines.The companies said Tuesday that they will stick to the highest ethical and scientific standards in testing and manufacturing and will make the well-being of those getting vaccinated their top priority.The announcement comes amid worries that President Donald Trump will pressure the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve a vaccine before it’s proven to be safe and effective.

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N.S. health officials warn of possible COVID-19 exposures at Canada Games Centre

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Vinnie Jones says people think he's dangerous when he mentions his mental health issues

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxVinnie Jones says he hates telling people he has mental health problems because they think he could be an axe murderer.The football hardman-turned-actor said strangers often stand back, fearing there is something seriously wrong.Speaking on the Headliners podcast Jones, 55, said: “I hate this word ‘mental health’ because I think it scares blokes, especially around my age.“Because you’re kind of still a bit old school – you’ve got mental health problems, you could be a murderer or something like that.“But it’s the umbrella of the mental health that we suffer from.“Mine’s grief and tragedy.

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Manitoba health officials give coronavirus update as students return to school

COVID-19 Tuesday afternoon.The 1 p.m. press conference with Cameron Friesen and Dr.

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LAPD breaks up house party with hundreds of attendees defying health orders in Woodland Hills

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