begin arriving in states Monday morning, U.S. officials said. The government on Friday gave the final go-ahead to the shots needed to end an outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans.— The U.S.

hit another grim daily record Friday, recording 3,309 deaths related to COVID-19. That surpassed the previous one-day high of 3,124 deaths reported Wednesday, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.

Friday also saw a new high in daily confirmed infections, with more than 231,000. That’s nearly 4,000 above the previous record set on Dec.

4.— Officials in California hope that a three-week stay-at-home order imposed this week on the agricultural San Joaquin Valley will slow transmission in a 12-county area where 97% of intensive.

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coronavirus, a top teachers' union said tonight. Nicola Sturgeon earlier announced an extended Christmas break for schools with learning moving online after the festive holiday until at least January 18.

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Everything said about the new Covid strain - which could be 70pc more infectious

direct to your inboxThe new strain of coronavirus sweeping across London and the South East is up to 70pc more transmissible than other variants, Boris Johnson has warned.And the Government’s chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance said it was fast becoming the dominant strain of infection.“It’s also got variants in areas of the virus that are known to be associated with how the virus binds to cells and enters cells,” Sir Patrick told the Downing Street press conference on Saturday.“So there are some changes which cause concern in terms of how the virus looks.”Sir Patrick said current evidence showed the variant “has a significant, substantial increase in transmissibility”.In the middle of November, about 28% of the cases in London

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Florida reports 11,450 new COVID-19 cases as US rolls out second vaccine

ORLANDO, Fla. – The U.S. officially has a new weapon in its arsenal to use in the fight against COVID-19: a second vaccine.The Food and Drug Administration authorized emergency use Friday of the vaccine developed by Moderna and the National Institutes of Health.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gets COVID-19 vaccine

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a joint press conference with Israel's health minister regarding preparations and new regulations for the coronavirus, at the Health Ministry in Jerusalem on March 4, 2020. (Photo by GALI TIBBON/AFP via TEL AVIV, Israel - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was vaccinated against the coronavirus on live television Saturday, becoming the first Israeli and one of the world’s leaders to be inoculated.Israel is set to begin vaccinating its health workers and nursing home residents beginning Sunday.

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Dr. Fauci Says He Went To North Pole To Vaccinate Santa Claus In Time For Christmas: ‘He’s Good To Go’

Dr. Anthony Fauci has revealed that he personally vaccinated Santa Claus ahead of Christmas Day. The nation’s leading infectious disease expert, who will celebrate his 80th birthday on December 24, told curious children that Kris Kringle is safe to deliver presents. During a ‘Sesame Street’ town hall on December 18, a child named Lucy, 8, from San Rafael, California asked the question, “How did Santa get the vaccine and is it safe for him to go in the house?”

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Israeli PM joins world leaders getting COVID-19 vaccine

TEL AVIV – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was vaccinated against the coronavirus on live television Saturday, becoming the first Israeli and one of the world's leaders to be inoculated.Israel is set to begin vaccinating its health workers and nursing home residents beginning Sunday. Netanyahu said he wanted to be the country's first recipient to set a personal example and to encourage Israelis to get the shot.

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Nicola Sturgeon announces new Scotland-wide lockdown from Boxing Day with most of country in tier four

First Minister also announced a strict travel ban between Scotland and the rest of the UK and the world.

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Coronavirus: 87 new cases and 4 deaths in the MLHU; 20 cases and 1 death in Sarnia Lambton

coronavirus case record on Saturday after the Middlesex-London Health Unit reported 87 new cases — 20 more than the previous record set just a day earlier.The MLHU also reported four new deaths, bringing the death total to 86. Twenty-one of them have occurred just this month.The MLHU confirmed two of the deaths are associated with the UH outbreak, one is associated with long-term care, and there’s no association for the fourth.The region’s total case tally stands at 2,409, of which 1,898 people have recovered, 23 more than the day before.One death Saturday is linked to the outbreak at Victoria Hospital — the first to be linked to outbreaks declared at the facility earlier this week.

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Public trust hinges on government’s transparency on coronavirus vaccine, doctors say

coronavirus vaccine – and that public trust hinges on how they go about it.“You can have the best vaccine on the planet, but if nobody wants it, it’s useless. So at the end of the day, you need to get people to see the benefit,” said Dr.

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Nine more COVID-19 deaths in Manitoba, outbreak prompts hospital ER to close

COVID-19 have been reported Saturday.Those deaths are:The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 13.2 per cent provincially and 12 per cent in Winnipeg.As of 9:30 a.m. Saturday, 238 new cases of the virus have been identified, which brings the total number of lab-confirmed cases in Manitoba to 22,630.

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What tier am I in? Map shows new zones after London plunged into Tier 4

Millions of people in England will be plunged into strict new Tier Four restrictions from midnight tonight.

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Another US coronavirus record; vaccine shipments reduced

have said the federal government told them that next week’s shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will be smaller than originally projected. The Army general in charge of getting COVID-19 vaccines out across the U.S.

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What are the new rules for Christmas in England?

direct to your inboxWith just days to go until the big day, the coronavirus guidance for England has been changed.The Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Saturday afternoon (December 19) said he "bitterly regretted" the changes to the arrangements for the festive season.But added: "When the facts change you have to change your approach." It comes after a new variant of coronavirus was discovered in the UK which is spreading through London, Essex and Kent which may be up to 70% more transmissible then the old variant.

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General sorry for ‘miscommunication’ over vaccine shipments

states over the number of doses to be delivered in the early stages of distribution."I failed. I'm adjusting.

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Dr. Fauci Says He Vaccinated Santa Claus During a Trip to the North Pole

Dr. Anthony Fauci is making sure that kids feel safe on Christmas Day and he’s assuring them that it’s perfectly fine for Santa Claus to visit their homes.

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Italy braces for Christmas lockdown as Europe battles virus surge

- Worst-hit nation -The United States on Friday authorised Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use, paving the way for millions of doses of a second jab to be shipped across the hardest-hit country in the world.The United States is the first nation to authorise the two-dose regimen from Moderna, now the second vaccine to be deployed in a Western country after the one developed by Pfizer and BioNTech.Millions of doses will start shipping out as early as this weekend from cold-storage sites outside Memphis and Louisville.With the United States now registering more than 2,500 deaths a day from Covid-19, senior US officials including Vice President Mike Pence stepped up to receive early vaccinations on Friday.Pence's public inoculation was

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Eva Mendes reveals her 'mom pandemic guilt' is in 'full effect' after cutting up a record cover

Eva Mendes says her 'mom pandemic guilt,' is in full effect.The 46-year-old Hitch star who is mother to Esmeralda, six, and Amada, four, with partner Ryan Gosling, confessed she has been struggling with mom guilt during the pandemic.Taking to Instagram to elaborate she shared: 'My little girl wanted to cut out Maria Callas' face from the record cover. I quietly died a little inside but I quickly said yes.

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How Tier 4 Covid-19 announcement will impact Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs and London clubs

Covid-19 restrictions, plunging millions into a Tier 4 lockdown.The new restrictions will come into effect from Sunday morning in the most affected areas in London, the South East and the East of England, with non-essential retail closing and people told they must work from home if they can.As a result of the new Tier 4, London's Premier League clubs will not be allowed to have fans in attendance after briefly being able to welcome them back.Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace, Fulham and West Ham United are all affected by the changes.Players will need to be extra careful when away from training and match days and ensure that they stick to the relevant protocols.

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What are the rules for non-essential shops in tiers 1-4?'

Find your tier here.Read more: what are the tier four rules?The closure of non-essential retail is a blow to stores in what is usually one of the busiest weeks of the year in the run-up to Christmas.The Prime Minister introduced the strict new measures after seeing new evidence of the rapid spread of Covid-19 in London and the South East, with a more infectious new strain of the virus to blame for the spike in transmission rates.It comes after a challenging year for retailers which were forced to shut shops between March and June in the first lockdown and again during November's second lockdown.Many household names, including the Arcadia group (which includes Topshop and Burton), Laura Ashley, Edinburgh Woollen Mill and Cath Kidston have

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Full list of places in England going into Tier 4 lockdown

direct to your inbox Around a third of England's population will be placed into a new 'Tier 4' lockdowns, amid concern over a new strain of coronavirus. The restrictions were announced by Boris Johnson during a televised press conference this afternoon (December 19).

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When do new Tier 4 rules come into effect in London and areas of South East?

direct to your inboxParts of England are set to move into Tier 4, the Prime Minister has announced. A new coronavirus alert level has been created after a new variant of the virus was discovered in the UK which is spreading through London, Essex and Kent.

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People across country urged to 'stay local' with those in Tier 4 banned from foreign travel

direct to your inboxPeople living in Tier 4 have been banned from foreign travel and urged to “stay local” as the Government works to curb a new fast-spreading strain of Covid-19.Those living under the toughest restrictions will only be permitted to travel overseas in limited exceptions, such as for work.Meanwhile, people across England are being asked to carefully consider whether they need to travel abroad.The Prime Minister has also urged people in all tiers to “stay local”.It comes as scientists warn of a new variant of coronavirus that can spread more rapidly.Although the new strain of the virus is concentrated in the Tier 4 areas - predominantly London and the South East - Boris Johnson has warned that it is present at lower levels

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New rules explained after 5-day Christmas bubbles axed and millions plunged into Tier 4

Fifteen million people will tonight go into the strictest local lockdown of the pandemic so far, Boris Johnson has announced.

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'Do as I say': Anger as some politicians ignore virus rules

SAN FRANCISCO – Denver's mayor flies to Mississippi to spend Thanksgiving with his family — after urging others to stay home. He later says he was thinking with “my heart and not my head." A Pennsylvania mayor bans indoor dining, then eats at a restaurant in Maryland.

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Tier 4 lockdown announced for London and South East - full list of new rules

direct to your inboxEmergency Tier 4 rules will come into force in areas of England, it has been announced.All current Tier 3 areas in London and South East, will be moved into the new, more restrictive tier, just days after being placed under 'very high' alert.This will be a big blow to millions as it comes just days before the new five-day 'Christmas window' was due to come into force across the UK.It comes after chief medical officer Professor Christ Whitty issued a statement on a new variant of the virus in the UK which is spreading through London, Essex and Kent. He said the UK has informed the World Health Organisation that the new variant coronavirus, which was first mentioned by Matt Hancock on Monday, can spread more rapidly.

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Boris Johnson confirms Tier 4 lockdown areas with restrictions starting in hours

Christmas has effectively been cancelled for millions of Brits after the government dramatically banned festive bubbles in large parts of the country just six days beforehand. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced London and the south east of England will be placed into a Tier 4 coronavirus lockdown from 12.01am tomorrow, approximately a third of England's population.

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Quebec reports 2,038 new COVID-19 infections, 44 deaths as hospitals ask people to avoid ERs

COVID-19 cases and 44 additional deaths linked to the novel coronavirus on Saturday.The province’s Health Department said six fewer people were listed in hospital for a total of 1,005, with one more intensive-care case for a total of 142.Of the 44 deaths, two were reported in the previous 24 hours while 39 fell between Dec. 12 and Dec.

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Coronavirus: New variant spreading fast in U.K., no evidence this strain is deadlier

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday said the new coronavirus variant is quickly spreading, especially in London, but there’s currently no evidence that suggests this strain is deadlier, or that it affects vaccines and treatments.

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UK coronavirus deaths rise by 534 with another 27,052 cases ahead of PM announcement

The number of coronavirus deaths in the UK has soared by 534 with another 27,052 cases.

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Boris Johnson imposes Tier 4 with Christmas meet-ups banned and shops closed

Fifteen million people will today be plunged into stricter Covid-19 restrictions, with Christmas shopping banned and Brits told to stay at home by law.

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FDA authorizes Moderna COVID vaccine for emergency use

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last night issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, bringing a second vaccine to the United States' battle against the pandemic and making it the first country to have two authorized vaccines that come with clear and compelling efficacy data.

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Wary of new Covid variant, UK's Johnson imposes tighter curbs on millions

new variant of coronavirus could be up to 70% more transmissable than earlier version."I have been briefed on data which shows virus spreading more rapidly in parts of England, driven by new variant," he said.With the average number of cases in England soaring because of a new, more contagious strain of the virus, Johnson said the government had to take urgent action."I know how much emotion people invest in this time of year...I know how disappointing this will be," Johnson told a news conference.

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$7 billion in purchases by states this spring for personal protective equipment and high-demand medical devices such as ventilators and infrared thermometers. The AP did not specifically request details on canceled contracts, but one-third of the states voluntarily provided data totaling more than $3 billion in canceled orders.

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stockpiles left state governments scrambling for hard-to-get supplies. Much of the buying happened outside normal competitive bidding procedures and, in many states a lack of transparency from governors' administrations made it difficult for the public — and even lawmakers — to see how taxpayer money was being spent.The spending data covers the period from the emergence of COVID-19 in the U.S.

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Hospital appears to give fake Covid-19 vaccine shot to worker on live TV

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxA hospital has been accused of faking a coronavirus vaccine administration on live television after eagle-eyed viewers spotted the syringe did not move.Two local broadcasters were invited to University Medical Center of El Paso in Texas, US, to capture five of its front-line workers getting a dosage of the Pfizer vaccine on Tuesday.Footage shared on social media shows paramedic Ricardo Martinez getting the supposed jab administered by a colleague.But it raised concerns after viewers noticed that the syringe was already pushed down.The unnamed male nurse had to pull it up before sliding his finger down.A viewer said: "Clearly that

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Randy pensioner says best thing about Covid vaccine is being able to chase girls again

Covid-19 jab. Cheeky Norman Hance, 90, was delighted to be among one of the first Brits to receive the shot this week.He donned a dashing black fedora and regimental belt from his Army days as he lined up for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.Afterwards, Mr Hance told the Times: "All done and dusted."Now I can get back to my favourite occupation.

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Ontario reports 2,357 new coronavirus cases, 27 deaths

coronavirus Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 153,614.It marks the second-largest single-day increase to date in the province, behind Thursday’s total of 2,432.Twenty-seven new deaths were reported, bringing the provincial death toll to 4,125.“Locally, there are 665 new cases in Toronto, 448 in Peel, 174 in York Region and 170 in Windsor-Essex County,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said.A total of 131,282 cases are considered resolved, which is 85.5 per cent of all confirmed cases. Toronto and Peel Region to remain in lockdown until Jan.

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First COVID-19 vaccines given in New Brunswick

coronavirus in Miramichi.“We’re really quite excited, people are pumped up, they’re believing it’s a historic day for the Miramichi,” said CEO of Horizon Health Karen McGrath.New Brunswick’s first allotment of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19 came in 1,950 doses — all of which will be given out this weekend.McGrath says about 150 health-care staff will work 12-hours a day on Saturday and Sunday, in what she calls a “fantastic effort.” N.B.

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'Hurting for hope,' South Dakota rural churches mark Advent

CANTON, S.D. – The Nativity stable at Canton Lutheran Church will be silent this year, breaking from a community tradition of gathering for a live Christmas performance. Instead, churches in this rural corner of South Dakota are grappling with how to approach an Advent filled with quiet mourning after the coronavirus tore through the region.Church announcements are marked not with parties and performances, but with deaths.

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SpaceX launches last rocket of 2020 from Kennedy Space Center

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – UPDATE:SpaceX’s last launch of 2020 went off without a hitch from Florida’s Space Coast Saturday morning.A Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Kennedy Space Center at 9 a.m., sending a secret spy satellite owned by the National Reconnaissance Office into orbit.[TRENDING: US approves second COVID-19 vaccine | This is your best defense against skimming devices at gas stations | Raccoon in Christmas tree surprises Florida woman]Liftoff! pic.twitter.com/AG4rAR6qNpA few minutes after launching the NROL-108 mission, SpaceX successfully landed Falcon 9′s 162-foot first stage booster at Landing Zone 1 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.Falcon 9’s first stage has landed on Landing Zone 1 pic.twitter.com/mR18Qv3GoCORIGINAL

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Suburban hospital pauses COVID vaccinations after 4 workers experience adverse reactions

LIBERTYVILLE - A north suburban hospital is temporarily pausing coronavirus vaccinations after four workers reported feeling adverse reactions.Since Thursday, four team members at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville experienced reactions shortly after receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination. Their symptoms included tingling and elevated heartrates, the hospital said in a statement.The hospital also noted that the four team members represent fewer than 0.15% of the approximately 3,000 who have so far received vaccinations across Advocate Aurora Health.SECOND HEALTHCARE WORKER IN ALASKA REPORTS ADVERSE REACTION TO COVID VACCINEThree of the team members are now home and doing well, the hospital said.

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New coronavirus virus strain spreads more quickly, confirms UK

This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.Click here to read the Mint ePaperMint is now on Telegram.

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Coronavirus: New Brunswick begins ‘historic’ COVID-19 vaccination process

New Brunswick on Saturday has begun its vaccination process for COVID-19 in Miramichi. President/CEO of Horizon Health Network Karen McGrath and the province’s chief medical officer of health Dr.

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UK coronavirus hospital deaths shoot up 432 in rise on last Saturday

Coronavirus has claimed the lives of 432 more people in UK hospitals.

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Christmas cancelled for millions with 'London and South East set to go into Tier 4'

Boris Johnson is to announce London and parts of the South East are going into tougher 'Tier 4' restrictions at todays Downing Street briefing, according to reports.

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China to inoculate frontline workers first with covid-19 vaccines

BEIJING : China will begin its COVID-19 inoculation programme by first vaccinating some key priority groups, including those involved in medical treatment and disease control, within the winter-spring period, before starting a mass roll out, the National Health Commission (NHC) said on Saturday.The vaccination programme will also cover those who plan to work or study in counties and regions with medium or high risks of exposure to the virus, Cui Gang, an official with NHC's disease control department, told reporters.This will help relieve the pressure on China in preventing and controlling imported COVID-19 cases, and lower the risks of domestic outbreaks of the epidemic, the official said.In a two-step vaccination drive, the vaccines will

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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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