US Food and Drug Administration raised the possibility in an interview published Sunday that a future vaccine against the coronavirus might be given emergency approval before the end of trials designed to ensure its safety and effectiveness.A request for such extraordinary approval would have to come from the vaccine developer, Stephen Hahn told the Financial Times."If they do that before the end of Phase Three," which involves large-scale human testing, "we may find that appropriate.

We may find that inappropriate, we will make a determination."But Hahn insisted he was not acting under pressure from President Donald Trump, who has been pushing hard for a vaccine, saying one might be ready before US elections November 3."This is going to be.

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Edmonton city council is weighing its options when it comes to introducing its own COVID-19 health measures. Councillors voted in favour Wednesday of exploring a municipal proof of vaccination program. Kim Smith explains.

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Alberta Premier Jason Kenney explains timing of vaccine passport ending

Alberta’s Restrictions Exemption Program is no more and soon, other COVID-19 health restrictions will also be lifted. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney joined Gord Steinke to talk about the timing and where the province goes from here.

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Trucker protests: Trudeau says government has helped people grappling with demonstrations in Alberta, Ottawa ‘every step of the way’

During Tuesday’s session of question period, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau what concrete steps the government has taken to help people grapple with the Coutts, Alta. trucker convoy and Ottawa anti-mandate protests.

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Alberta parents, school officials react to COVID-19 masking changes

Alberta students will not have to wear masks in schools come Monday — and parents are split on their feelings about the changes. Breanna Karstens-Smith reports.

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Alberta businesses divided over vaccine passport elimination

It was designed to curb spiking COVID-19 case rates and to encourage vaccination, but Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the passport program has done its job. Some businesses are applauding the move while others say it’s far too premature to eliminate the provincial restrictions exemption program.

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COVID-19: City committee votes against exploring vaccine passport program just for Calgary

The City of Calgary will not be implementing its own COVID-19 vaccine passport program — at least for now — after a city committee voted against exploring the idea on Wednesday. Adam MacVicar reports.

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Goodell: NFL won’t tolerate racism, vows changes amid Dolphins fallout

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Central Bucks West choir director charged with recording former student as he undressed

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Snoop Dogg takes over Death Row Records, label that launched his career

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Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi dead at 47

FILE - Outfielder Jeremy Giambi #7 of the Oakland Athletics poses for a studio portrait during Spring Training Photo Day in Phoenix, Arizona. Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi has died, the Oakland Athletics confirmed on Wednesday.

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More than 56,000 boosters given yesterday; 306 community cases; 12 in hospital

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Windsor asks for help to end protest

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Almost all restrictions affecting Alberta children gone soon

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Oscars 2022: Surprising COVID-19 Vaccine Info Revealed

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Valentine’s Day deals to get back at your ex

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COVID-19 remains key election issue for Biden, Trump

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Christian site raises $350K for Kyle Rittenhouse, accused Kenosha gunman

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson says he, his family have recovered from coronavirus

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Members of the Covid Memorial Project hold American flags in front of the Washington monument to commemorate COVID-19 victims on Aug. 27, 2020 in Washington, D.C.

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Covid-19 vaccine in the U.S. will be transparent to the public, with any clearance by the agency driven by data alone.In an interview on Sunday, Commissioner Stephen Hahn responded to questions about the different ways the FDA could clear a vaccine for use: either under an emergency authorization, likely based on more limited data and for use in a narrow group, or a broader approval that could lead to wider use.“We’ve said all along we’re not going to pre-judge what mechanism we’re going to use to authorize or approve a vaccine," Hahn told Bloomberg News by phone.

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Trump promises COVID vaccine this year despite current progress

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Conventions highlight aggressive fact-check efforts

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Despite talks, no deal in sight for new round of $1,200 direct payments to Americans

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Will produce Covid vaccine by this year end or sooner, says Donald Trump

vaccine before the end of this year or maybe even sooner. We will defeat the virus and the pandemic, and emerge stronger than ever before," he added.Trump further informed that three vaccines are in the final stage adding that the US "would crush the virus"."We have three different vaccines in the final trial stage.

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At RNC, UFC’s Dana White praises Trump’s response to COVID-19 pandemic

LOS ANGELES - Just a few days before the final night of the 2020 Republican National Convention, UFC President Dana White expressed a serious lack of concern for criticism from those who have opposed his endorsement of President Donald Trump. “That s--t doesn’t bother me,” White said, according to MMA Junkie. “Listen, this is America.

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Kamala Harris says Trump has shown ‘reckless disregard’ for well-being of Americans

Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris took aim at U.S.

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New school year dawns in Europe despite recent jump in coronavirus cases

masks. Despite resurgent coronavirus infections, similar scenes are unfolding across Europe as a new school year dawns.Virus or no virus, European authorities are determined to put children back into classrooms, to narrow the learning gaps between haves and have-nots that deepened during lockdowns — and to get their parents back to work.Facing a jump in virus cases, authorities in France, Britain, Spain and elsewhere are imposing mask rules, hiring extra teachers and building new desks en masse.While the U.S.

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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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