LONDON : A highly infectious variant of Covid-19 that has spread around the world since it was first discovered in Britain late last year is between 30% and 100% more deadly than previous dominant variants, researchers said on Wednesday.In a study that compared death rates among people in Britain infected with the new SARS-CoV-2 variant - known as B.1.1.7 - against those infected with other variants of the COVID-19-causing virus, scientists said the new variant's mortality rate was "significantly higher".The B.1.1.7 variant was first detected in Britain in September 2020, and has since also been found in more than 100 other countries.It has 23 mutations in its genetic code - a relatively high number - and some of them have made it far more.

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Gujarat: 3 receive Covid vaccination certificates without getting jabs

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Facebook to label all posts about COVID-19 vaccines to counter misinformation

Facebook is adding informational labels to posts about vaccines as it expands efforts to counter COVID-19-related misinformation flourishing on its platforms.CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a blog post Monday that labels will contain “credible information” about the vaccines from the World Health Organization. They will be in English and five other languages, with more languages added in coming weeks.

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A Place In The Sun presenter Laura Hamilton, 38, explains why she's getting Covid vaccine

A Place In The Sun host has Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), an immune deficiency disease.The mum-of-two was diagnosed with the condition after the birth of her daughter Tahlia, five.The Channel 4 star is also mum son Rocco, seven, who she shares with her husband Alex Howard.This morning she spoke to fans via Instagram after receiving her first vaccination and explained why she had been called up for the jab.“I’m currently sat in my car.

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Mumbai: BMC files FIR against actor for flouting Covid norms despite testing positive

BMC has filed an FIR against a Bollywood actor for non-compliance to COVID19 guidelines on testing positive.

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When will you be offered a Covid-19 vaccine? This calculator gives you an idea

direct to your inbox The government announced it was ramping up its coronavirus vaccination programme last week - offering millions more jabs to adults in the UK as it gradually attempts to ease lockdown restrictions.

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Lockdown will be announced in districts of Maharashtra that will report more covid-19 cases: Rajesh Tope

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Facebook to label COVID-19 vaccine posts to combat misinformation, help people find where to get shot

MENLO PARK, Calif. - Facebook said Monday it will add labels to all posts about COVID-19 vaccines to combat misinformation on its platform, as well as help users get vaccinated by connecting them to information about where and when they can get their shot.In a blog post, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said labels on both Facebook and Instagram will contain "credible information" about the vaccines from the World Health Organization.

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Oxford professor reassures public over AstraZeneca Covid vaccine

direct to your inbox The head of the Oxford University vaccine group has sought to reassure the public over its coronavirus jab after several countries temporarily suspended its use.

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Facebook to label vaccine posts to combat COVID-19 related misinformation

LONDON : Facebook is adding informational labels to posts about vaccines as it expands efforts to counter COVID-19-related misinformation flourishing on its platforms.CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a blog post on Monday that labels will contain “credible information" about the vaccines from the World Health Organization.

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Free Lanarkshire shuttle bus will take people to Covid jag supercentre

link!“Attending your vaccination appointment is the most important journey you’ll make this year. Which is why we are asking our local communities to make an extra effort to attend for their vaccination as soon as they are invited.“Our plans will remain flexible and we can adapt them to meet the needs of the service.“We are currently inviting people in priority groups 6 and 7.

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Biden, Harris and others to promote COVID-19 relief plan's benefits

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses are opening an ambitious, cross-country tour this week to highlight the benefits of his $1.9 trillion plan to defeat the coronavirus and boost the economy.The roadshow — dubbed the "Help is Here" tour by the White House — begins Monday with Harris heading to a COVID-19 vaccination site and a culinary academy in Las Vegas and first lady Jill Biden touring a New Jersey elementary school.The president will have more to say about the plan Monday at the White House, and he plans to visit a small business in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday.

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Pharmacy vaccine bookings to begin in Quebec

COVID-19 immunization campaign.Health Minister Christian Dubé announced earlier this month that some 350 pharmacies in the Montreal area will start taking appointments through the province’s vaccine booking portal Monday, with shots to begin March 22.He said the program will eventually expand to more than 1,400 pharmacies across the province that will administer about two million doses.The Montreal region is being prioritized in part because of the presence of more contagious COVID-19 variants, such as the B.1.1.7 variant that was first identified in the United Kingdom.

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Oxford Covid-19 vaccine safe, assures UK regulator

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Former GMP chief constable Sir Peter Fahy criticises 'rushed' Covid legislation in fallout over Sarah Everard vigil

direct to your inboxSir Peter Fahy, the former chief constable of Greater Manchester Police, criticised 'rushed legislation' over demonstrations and said officers where 'hugely frustrated' after criticism of the handling of a vigil held in London to commemorate Sarah Everard.

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Better covid vaccines are coming, WHO’s chief scientist says

Booster shots“We need to continue to support the research and development of more vaccine candidates, especially as the need for ongoing booster immunization of populations is still not very clear at this point," Swaminathan said. “So we need to be prepared for that in the future."The WHO’s strategic advisory group of experts on immunization is reviewing whether people who have been infected with Covid-19 need to have two doses of vaccine.

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‘Biggest financial crunch I’ve ever faced’: A year living on COVID-19 recovery benefits

coronavirus spread across the country, Connie Kuipers knew she would need financial help immediately.The Toronto, Ont. native, who was making a living cleaning homes and Airbnb suites, saw her client list quickly dry up.

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Facebook to label vaccine posts to combat COVID-19 misinfo

LONDON – Facebook is adding informational labels to posts about vaccines as it expands efforts to counter COVID-19-related misinformation flourishing on its platforms.

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Jamie Dornan's dad has died after being infected with Covid-19.

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West Lothian remains fourth lowest on Public Health Scotland charts for Covid-19 vaccinations

a lack of supplies is the reason for West Lothian’s bad performance on the PHS charts.

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GMB’s Susanna Reid reveals she’s getting her coronavirus jab this week and is unfazed by blood clot fears

GOOD Morning Britain's Susanna Reid revealed she's getting her coronavirus jab this week.

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Ola Jordan’s heartache as baby Ella, 1, has never met her parents or another child amid Covid crisis

OLA Jordan has revealed her heartache that baby Ella, 1, has never met her parents or another child amid the Covid crisis. The first-time mum gave birth to her daughter just as the country went into national lockdown last year.

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Ontarians’ mental health has continued to deteriorate throughout COVID-19 pandemic: poll

COVID-19 pandemic has eroded residents’ already fragile emotional well-being.The plea comes after the third round of polling from the association’s Ontario branch, which sheds light on how those in the province have coped as the pandemic wears on.The chapter’s chief executive officer said the latest findings clearly illustrate the need for greater government investment.“It’s very worrying to see the trend lines on the mental health of Ontarians decreasing as significantly as they have since our last poll,” Camille Quenneville said in an interview. “…As service providers, it’s very alarming to think about what we’ll need to do to support the population.

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Ontario’s vaccine booking system launches for those aged 80 and older

COVID-19 vaccine booking system launches at 8 a.m. today for those aged 80 and up.Qualifying residents can visit the online portal or call a hotline to book their appointment.But Premier Doug Ford is urging those who don’t yet qualify for a shot to keep off the website so that it doesn’t crash.Some of Ontario’s 34 public health units have already established their own systems for booking vaccination appointments, but the provincial portal will either enhance or replace those setups in many areas.

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US prison guards refusing vaccine despite COVID-19 outbreaks

A Florida correctional officer polled his colleagues earlier this year in a private Facebook group: “Will you take the COVID-19 vaccine if offered?”

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Thousands of West Lothian residents asked to participate in Community Testing Programme and take Covid-19 test

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EPF investment rises to Rs1.69 trillion in FY20; withdrawals went up post covid

Also Read | How India tightened the noose around OTTHowever, post covid, many people have opted to withdraw money from EPF as they faced a cash crunch.Replying to another question, Gangwar said that withdrawals from EPF in April-December 2020 stood at Rs73,498 crore. The figure for April-December 2019 was Rs55,125 crore.

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‘We’ve come so far’: Dr. Strang looks back on 1 year of COVID in Nova Scotia

COVID-19 — making it the last Canadian province to record cases of the novel coronavirus.The three people had recently returned from Australia, California and “throughout Europe,” and were not connected. At the time, COVID-19 was still considered a travel-related issue, and only those who had travelled could even qualify for a test.

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'I wish it was anything other than my eyes': How Covid left make-up artist with permanent nerve damage and a blind spot

direct to your inboxA talented make-up and body paint artist has bravely shared her agonising battle with Covid, revealing the virus has left her with permanent nerve damage in both eyes and a blind spot in one.Eight months on, Samantha Helen, 26, told how she had to learn to walk again - and adjust to her 'new eyesight' - after she suffered swelling on the brain caused by Covid.The 'mini' blind spot in her left eye, she says, is 'like a black orb'.Samantha's cosmetic work has won huge acclaim.She creates intricate designs and owns her own face and body art supplies company, as well as touring the country to teach and give demonstrations and classes.But in a hugely emotive Facebook video post, she said her life has now 'changed

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Myanmar junta orders martial law in 6 Yangon townships

YANGON – Myanmar's ruling junta has declared martial law in six townships in the country's largest city, as security forces killed dozens of protesters over the weekend in an increasingly lethal crackdown on resistance to last month’s military coup.

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Hope that South Africa's COVID-19 corruption inspires action

CAPE TOWN – There's some hope in South Africa that this time the outrage against corruption inspires effective action.

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India set to cross 30 million mark in covid-19 vaccination coverage

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5 ways covid-19 has shifted our focus to health and wellness

Staying healthyThe primary focus has been towards health in order to avoid the risk of catching coronavirus infection. People are exercising regularly, eating nutritious diets, preferably plant-based foods and maintaining hygiene to keep germs and viruses at bay.

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The Latest: China has administered 65M vaccine doses at home

BEIJING — A Chinese official says the country has administered almost 65 million doses of coronavirus vaccine to its citizens amid plans to immunize up to 80% of its entire population of 1.4 billion.

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'#RedCard' - Police issue Covid fines to lads playing football then 'brag' about it in tweet

direct to your inboxPolice have come under fire after deciding to issue covid fines to a group of lads playing football in breach of lockdown rules.In a message shared on their official Twitter account, officers in Gorton said they 'detained' three 'rule breakers' and handed out fines at Wright Robinson school yesterday afternoon.The tweet read: "Football matches = Covid Breaches. Gorton N/hood attended at Wright Robinson school, rule breakers detained, x3 covid fines issued.

Pandemic sets back Italian women's long fight for jobs

ROME – One of hundreds of thousands of women in Italy who lost jobs in the pandemic, Laura Taddeo has a masters degree in tourism, speaks fluent English and Spanish and some Arabic, too.

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Italy reimposes Covid-19 restrictions as cases rise

Coronavirus restrictions were reimposed across much of Italy today, while Ireland and the Netherlands became the latest countries to suspend AstraZeneca's Covid-19 shots over blood clot fears despite the firm and the WHO insisting there is no risk.

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Fauci warns against easing covid-19 restrictions

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₹17 crore on covid related expenses

Also Read | How India tightened the noose around OTTIn terms of testing, approximately 70,000 covid tests were done throughout the season. Total number of people tested by RT-PCR in Goa stood at 1,635, with average number of times each person tested being 50 and average frequency of testing every 72 hours.

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Lost to mountain, Japanese internee's bones return home

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – When Giichi Matsumura arrived at his final resting place in late December, the people who knew him best when he disappeared from a Japanese internment camp in 1945 already were there.

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Grammys' in memoriam especially long, grim in pandemic year

LOS ANGELES – Brandi Carlile paid tribute to John Prine, Bruno Mars celebrated Little Richard and Lionel Richie honored Kenny Rogers during an in memoriam segment on Sunday night's Grammy Awards that featured an especially long list of names after a year of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Asian shares mixed as China reports so-so economic data

BANGKOK – Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday as China reported a variety of data that painted a complicated picture of its recovery from the pandemic.

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Long Covid 'ages nurse ten years' forcing her to walk with zimmer frame

Covid-19 has aged her 10 years in just six months.Paula McCarten, 57, is now forced to walk with a zimmer frame after becoming one of the UK's longest-suffering patients after being infected with the virus.The mum-of-three was running marathons before becoming ill in April and now can't walk across her living room unaided.The Prison nurse at HMP Humberside spent 135 in hospital with 98 days of those in intensive care, reports The Mirror.Now the gran is lifting the lid on her horror Covid-19 nightmare on Channel 4's Dispatches about long Covid.Paula said: "I had a stroke, then a brain bleed, then I fitted - the longest being 55 minutes." "I got infections in my legs, nose and forehead.

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Covid-19 update: With 26,291 new cases, India records biggest spike in nearly three months

Covid-19 tally with 26,291 more people testing positive for the virus, according to the Union health ministry. This is the biggest jump in daily new cases in nearly three months.As many as 26,624 new infections were recorded on 20 December last year.

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Biden, Harris and others to promote relief plan's benefits

WASHINGTON – Let the sales push begin.

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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

UK Covid-19 variant has significantly higher death rate, study finds

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