Moderna is set to begin testing its coronavirus vaccine on thousands of children as young as 12. The US drugmaker will hold trials in Idaho, Minnesota, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah, according to a post by the firm on clinicaltrials.gov.

Three thousand volunteers between the ages of 12 and 18 are to be given two jabs, four weeks apart, with half receiving placebos - though the company said it is "not yet recruiting".

Federal officials said it is crucial the vaccine is tested on children prior to widespread distribution next year. The Moderna vaccine, which final testing showed had over 94 per cent efficacy, is expected to be approved for emergency use in the UK by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency in the next

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at mink farm in B.C.’s Fraser Valley

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]In Denmark, government officials ordered the culling of 17 million mink after scientists discovered a strain of the novel coronavirus had passed from humans to mink, then back to humans in mutated form.Spain and the Netherlands have culled mink due to similar outbreaks, and cases have also been identified on mink farms in the United States.It was not immediately clear if any of the mink at the farm were infected.

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Beaumont carolers perform masked, distanced outdoors at care home facing COVID-19 outbreak

A Beaumont choir has found a way to keep singing during the pandemic. They are following all the guidelines laid out by province. As Nicole Stillger explains, the goal is bring some cheer to those who are most isolated.

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Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani tests Covid-19 positive

Trump, who confirmed Giuliani's positive test in a Sunday afternoon tweet, wished him a speedy recovery.“Get better soon Rudy, we will carry on!!!" Trump wrote.Giuliani did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but on Sunday evening he retweeted Trump's announcement of his diagnosis. He also tweeted thanks to a conservative writer who had said he was praying for Giuliani.It was not clear what, if any, symptoms Giuliani was experiencing.Giuliani attended a hearing at the Georgia Capitol on Thursday where he went without a mask for several hours.

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Care home residents 'to get coronavirus vaccine by christmas' as plans smoothed over

Care home residents could get the coronavirus jab by Christmas as a hitch in the vaccine rollout plan is smoothed over, reports claim.

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Blistered but unbowed, B.C. man runs 164 km to fund Merritt mental health program

B.C. teen finishes ultramarathon for food bank after brief hospitalization In June, the 20-year-old tried to do the same distance in 24 hours, with just 28 days of training, to raise money for the local food bank.He ended up briefly hospitalized for dehydration, and while he finished the run, he missed an 18-kilometre stretch near the end.This time, Sam was determined to go the distance.“I’ve learned a lot.

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Canadian recreational real estate market heats up during pandemic

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic slowing down many parts of the economy, Canada’s recreational real estate market continues to boom. Ross Lord explains why prices are still soaring in the ongoing crisis, and which properties are proving popular.

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COVID-19 vaccine rollout plans moving ahead in the U.S.

A special committee is set to approve the use of a COVID-19 vaccine across the United States later this week, with long-term care residents and first responders as the top priority for the first doses. But as Jennifer Johnson reports, officials warn that the worst is still yet to come.

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Calls for tougher measures as Alberta’s COVID-19 infection rate surges

Alberta’s COVID-19 cases are reaching new highs, with its infection rate topping 10 per cent. Calls for tougher restrictions continue to grow but a number of Albertans continue to push back on what health measures are already in place.

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Explaining Africa’s low number of reported COVID-19 deaths

Though many parts of Africa may be vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic, the continent has only reported over 50,000 COVID-19 deaths.

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Quebec surpasses 150,000 COVID-19 cases

Quebec has reached grim milestone in the pandemic, as the province’s overall COVID-19 case total surpasses 150,000. Now officials are growing even more concerned on surging infections, as people plan to shop and get together for the holidays.

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Chilliwack RCMP investigates in-person church services for violations of COVID-19 orders

COVID-19.“Although the vast majority of places of worship in Chilliwack and throughout our region are complying with the directions of the provincial health order, a small number of congregations continue to conduct in-person services contrary to” the order, the RCMP said in a Sunday media release.

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Canada adds over 6,200 new cases as provinces post new records, health restrictions

novel coronavirus Sunday as health officials in P.E.I. announced sweeping health restrictions to combat the spread of a new outbreak.A total of 414,833 people have been diagnosed with the virus in Canada after Sunday’s update, of whom at least 326,800 have since recovered.

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1 new case of COVID-19 in managed isolation

There is one new case of COVID-19 to report in managed isolation in New Zealand today. There are no new community cases.

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No. 1 Gonzaga pauses basketball competition through Dec. 14

SPOKANE, Wash. – Top-ranked Gonzaga paused basketball competition Sunday through Dec. 14 because of COVID-19.On Saturday in Indianapolis, less than 90 minutes before the scheduled tip-off against No.

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The North 'hit worse than South in both coronavirus pandemic and 1918 Spanish flu'

Northern England, which was worst hit by the first wave of coronavirus, also suffered more than the South during the Spanish flu outbreak more than 100 years ago, according to new research.

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Trump's attorney Rudy Giuliani hospitalized after contracting COVID-19

Rudy Giuliani, attorney for President Donald Trump, conducts a news conference at the Republican National Committee on lawsuits regarding the outcome of the 2020 presidential election on Thursday, November 19, 2020.

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China's Sinovac secures $500 million in funding for Covid-19 vaccine development

COVID-19 vaccine development.In a statement on its website, the company said it expects to be able to manufacture 300 million vaccine doses annually, and that it aims to complete construction of a second production facility by the end of 2020 to increase annual COVID-19 vaccine production capacity to 600 million doses.Sinovac said the investor is Sino Biopharmaceutical Ltd.Click here to read the Mint ePaperMint is now on Telegram.

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Biden picks Calif. AG to be first Latino health secretary

WASHINGTON – President-elect Joe Biden has picked California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be his health secretary, putting a defender of the Affordable Care Act in a leading role to oversee his administration's coronavirus response.

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P.E.I. to impose 2-week ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown to control coronavirus outbreak

COVID-19, but health officials in P.E.I. instituted a two-week “circuit breaker” to quell a small but growing outbreak first reported just one day earlier.P.E.I.’s chief medical officer of health, Dr.

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Coronavirus vaccine's proximity is no reason for Americans to let guard down: officials

With a COVID-19 vaccine perhaps just days away in the U.S., most of California headed into another lockdown Sunday because of the surging outbreak and top health officials warned Americans that this is no time to let their guard down. "The vaccine's critical," Dr.

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Coronavirus: Ontario continues to see record setting COVID-19 positive cases for second day

Ontario continues to break records and not in a good way. For the second day in a row, the province is reporting the largest single day increase of new coronavirus cases –all while people continue to flock to malls and big box stores to fulfill Christmas wish lists.

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‘Full of sadness’: Alberta doctor shares heartbreaking details on working the COVID-19 ward

Dr. Neeja Bakshi on Sunday.Bakshi is an internal medicine physician who is working the COVID-19 ward at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton.She shared a series of tweets this weekend in hopes of highlighting the importance of stopping the spread of the deadly virus.Start rounding.

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Ryan Gallagher's manager denies The Voice contestant broke coronavirus rules

Ryan Gallagher's manager said 'there is more to the story' and that his client practiced proper coronavirus protocol after The Voice contestant was removed from the show after an alleged breach of 'strict COVID protocols.'Last week, host Carson Daly said that the 32-year-old vocalist, who was on Kelly Clarkson's team, 'had to exit the competition;' NBC and MGM later said in a statement that he was taken off after violation of the show's 'strict COVID protocols.'The broadcasting organizations said that 'after examining the situation, and out of abundance of caution, we determined that Ryan could not participate in our Monday night show without potentially putting others at risk.

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Country artist Morgan Wallen jokes about breaking COVID-19 protocols in ‘SNL’ sketch

Morgan Wallen finally made an appearance on Saturday Night Live after being kicked off the show’s line-up two months ago.Wallen was due to be the musical guest on a show in October but had his performance pulled when videos of him at bars and parties without a mask went viral.The Nashville-based singer-songwriter appeared in a sketch on the show last night (December 5) that skewered his removal from the past episode. In it, he was visited by versions of himself one and two months into the future, played by Jason Bateman and Bowen Yang respectively.Both future Wallens advised the star to leave the party to protect his slot on the sketch show.

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Vikings outlast error-prone Jags 27-24 on Bailey's OT kick

MINNEAPOLIS – Dan Bailey kicked a 23-yard field goal with 1:49 left in overtime for Minnesota after he missed two extra points and a 51-yard try with 13 seconds remaining in regulation, lifting the Vikings to a 27-24 victory over Jacksonville on Sunday. The Jaguars (1-11) lost their 11th straight game.Harrison Smith set up Bailey's redo with a diving interception at the Jacksonville 46, the fourth turnover of the game by the Jaguars.

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Moncton, Fredericton regions returning to yellow phase

New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs announced the two regions will return to the less-restrictive yellow phase of the province’s COVID-19 recovery plan. The changes take effect at midnight. Callum Smith has more.

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Calgary company offers at-home health testing and lab work

Numi Health is a new company in Calgary offering flu shots, blood tests and COVID-19 testing from the comfort of your own home. Founder Peter Verburg joins Global News Morning to explain.

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Holiday stress may be ‘amplified’ by coronavirus. Experts urge mindfulness and planning

Theresa Tam.“Feelings of stress are common during the holidays and I understand that these emotions may be amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic,” she said in a statement on Sunday.“I encourage you to take care of your mental health and wellness, including reaching out to a supportive friend or family member to talk about how you are feeling and to seek out available resources.” Coronavirus Christmas: Canadians should celebrate outdoors, virtually, experts say Before the winter crept up, experts had long warned about the potential impacts of darker, colder days stuck inside, likely without the usual socialization many are accustomed to.Tam and public health experts alike have urged Canadians to adhere to public health guidelines this holiday

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No new cases of COVID-19

There are no new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand today.

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U.K. soccer journalist mistaken for former Canucks anthem singer, Tweetstorm ensues

Sunderland Echo. Anti-mask rally amid B.C.

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Selena Gomez found 'freedom' in speaking out about her mental health struggles

Selena Gomez from staying true to herself when it comes to her work. In fact, authenticity is a driving force for the singer, actress and Rare Beauty creator.Speaking at the virtual Teen Vogue Summit on Saturday, Dec.

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Rudy Giuliani Tests Positive for COVID-19, Donald Trump Says

voter fraud, tested positive for COVID-19, the president said Sunday.".@RudyGiuliani, by far the greatest mayor in the history of NYC, and who has been working tirelessly exposing the most corrupt election (by far!) in the history of the USA, has tested positive for the China Virus. Get better soon Rudy, we will carry on!!!" Trump tweeted..@RudyGiuliani, by far the greatest mayor in the history of NYC, and who has been working tirelessly exposing the most corrupt election (by far!) in the history of the USA, has tested positive for the China Virus.

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REVEALED: Covid-19 infection rates were higher in London than Greater Manchester on the day we moved into Tier 3

direct to your inboxThe coronavirus infection rate was higher in London than in Greater Manchester on the day our area moved into Tier 3.In the week ending December 2, cases of Covid-19 in the capital were in fact rising, unlike here.The rate of infection in London was 169.32 per 100,000 people on the day the city went into Tier 2.This means that hospitality venues such as pubs and restaurants were allowed to re-open, as long as a substantial meal is served alongside alcohol.On the same day in Greater Manchester, the rate of infection was in fact 164.65 per 100,000 of the population.Despite this, all ten boroughs were placed in Tier 3 - meaning the hospitality industry must remain closed, with tighter restrictions on household mixing and

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Mayfield throws 4 TDs in 1st half, Browns beat Titans 41-35

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns can do more than just run the ball, and the NFL's longest active playoff drought is moving closer to an end after 18 seasons.

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Covid-19 nurse's heartbreaking open letter about typical day on wards goes viral

Covid-19 nurse's open letter about a day on hospital wards fighting the bug has gone viral. Vicky Neville came back from maternity leave early to help her colleagues on the coronavirus frontline.

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Nova Scotia reports 1 case of COVID-19 at an elementary school in Dartmouth

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]In the meantime, students and staff will receive an update Wednesday.As with any positive case, public health said it will be in touch with any close contacts of this case and advise of next steps.“Everyone who is a close contact will be notified, tested and asked to self-isolate for 14 days,” health officials said.

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The latest coronavirus infection rates for every borough in Greater Manchester

direct to your inboxCoronavirus infection rates across all of Greater Manchester's boroughs are continuing to fall.Wigan's rate of infection has now fallen below 200 cases per 100,000 people for the first time since the end of September.The latest figures show the number of cases in each borough from the week ending December 2.Infection rates across the conurbation have been plummeting for a number of weeks now, with four boroughs below the national average.The average rate of infection in England is currently 148.3 per 100,000 of the population.There were 637 new cases of Covid-19 recorded in Wigan over the last seven day period, a fall by 23 per cent week-on-week.On Saturday, the rate of positive cases fell below 100 for the first time

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Rivers, defense help Colts to 26-20 win over Houston Texans

HOUSTON – Philip Rivers threw two touchdown passes in the first half and the Indianapolis defense dominated in the second half, lifting the Colts to a 26-20 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday. The Texans had a chance to take the lead with about 90 seconds lef.

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Beaumont carolers sing at care home facing COVID-19 outbreak; Alberta Health permits masked, distanced outdoor performances

In its latest public update related to the outbreak, Covenant Health said that a total of 11 residents have died from the virus.While Talbert knew she wanted to cheer up the residents, she also knew there were strict rules when it comes to group singing.So she asked Covenant Care Chateau Vitaline if the choir could come share some festive music with its residents — from the safety of outside.“Christmas is nostalgic and Christmas feels like home,” Talbert said.“If we can bring some joy to these people, then mission accomplished.” Edmonton senior brings joy to others during pandemic with her artistic touch Talbert and her choir — the Beaumont Songbirds — sing outside in groups of ten, physically distanced, with masks on.The care home gets a

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Trump says lawyer Rudy Giuliani tests positive for Covid-19

US President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, has tested positive for Covid-19, Mr Trump has said.

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No. 3 Buckeyes await word on 'The Game' with plenty at stake

COLUMBUS, Ohio – No. 3 Ohio State banked some style points during its rout of Michigan State, but the next step toward any kind of championship for the Buckeyes this season could be out of their control.They must wait this week for COVID-19 tests to determine whether Michigan can travel to Columbus for the finale of the pandemic-delayed regular season on Saturday.With two games already canceled, the Buckeyes (5-0) must get in a sixth game under current conference rules to be eligible to play for a fourth consecutive Big Ten championship.

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Biden's pick to head OMB brings experience, Twitter enemies

WASHINGTON – Neera Tanden has delighted in labeling Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell as “Moscow Mitch”; in the wake of the acrimonious vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, she cuttingly dismissed Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins as “the worst.”And as Democrats wrestled with the 2016 loss, Tanden tweeted her takeaway in a dig on former first lady Michelle Obama's often-quoted political truism: “One important lesson is that when they go low, going high doesn’t ...

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Coronavirus: Florida reports 8,000 new cases, 96 deaths

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health released their new findings on Florida’s fight against the coronavirus Sunday.Florida confirmed over 10,000 more COVID-19 cases Sunday, marking three consecutive days where new cases were over 8,000. The state is now up to 1,058,074 total cases of COVID-19.[READ YESTERDAY’S REPORT: Florida reports 10,431 new COVID-19 cases, 222 hospitalizations]CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 8,436 new cases on Sunday, bringing the state’s overall total to1,058,074 cases since March.DeathsAs of Sunday’s coronavirus report, a total of19,423 deaths across the state have been related to the coronavirus, a number that includes 246 non-resident deaths in Florida.

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Rudy Giuliani tests positive for COVID-19, Trump says

@RudyGiuliani, by far the greatest mayor in the history of NYC, and who has been working tirelessly exposing the most corrupt election (by far!) in the history of the USA, has tested positive for the China Virus.

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Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani tests positive for COVID

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump says his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani has tested positive for coronavirus.The former New York mayor has traveled extensively to battleground states in recent weeks in an effort to help Trump subvert his election loss.Trump, who confirmed Giuliani's positive test in a Sunday afternoon tweet, wished him a speedy recovery.“Get better soon Rudy, we will carry on!!!” Trump wrote.Giuliani made an appearance earlier Sunday on Fox News to speak about his legal challenges in several states on behalf of Trump.The diagnosis comes more than a month after Trump lost reelection and more than two months after Trump himself was stricken with the virus in early October.

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'Is Miami back?': Hurricanes may finally have a good answer

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Miami coach Manny Diaz was coming back from a bout with COVID-19, as was quarterback D’Eriq King and several other players. The Hurricanes hadn’t practiced in two weeks, final exams were further limiting football time and a few starters still had to sit out amid health concerns.Somehow, that all led to Miami’s most lopsided Atlantic Coast Conference win.The annual question in Coral Gables — “Is Miami back?” — might finally have an answer Hurricanes fans will like.

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NYC schools reopening with required COVID testing is continuation of making ‘dumbest’ moves: columnist

New York City is allowing parents to send their kids back to school with consent to perform required COVID testing but New York Post columnist Karol Markowicz, a NYC school district parent, told Fox & Friends" this is just another “ridiculous” protocol by the state. The New York City Board of Health announced Saturday students who have not completed testing consent forms will be prohibited from returning to school.

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Rudy Giuliani Tests Positive for COVID-19

Rudy Giuliani has tested positive for coronavirus amid the pandemic, which has already led to the death of over 281,000 people in the United States.

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US drugmaker Moderna ‘to start testing Covid vaccine on children as young as 12'

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