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UPDATE: Arrest made in fatal shooting near downtown Orlando

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orlando Police Department made an arrest in a fatal shooting near downtown Orlando.

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Just 4% of research on Covid-19 relevant to Africa: Study

Africa despite the continent containing close to a fifth of humanity, according to an analysis published Tuesday.With nearly four million confirmed cases across the continent, the authors of the study said the relative lack of research on Africa or authored by Africans added to the growing body of "evidence of coloniality in global health research and decision-making".Researchers analysed more than 2,000 peer-reviewed articles published in the 10 leading health and medical journals between January 1 and September 30, 2020.Just 94 out of 2,196 articles studied -- around four percent -- contained content related to Africa or a specific African country, the analysis found.In the articles relevant to Africa, just 210 out of 619 listed authors

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Company building drive-thru COVID vaccination site in Montco, while waiting for vaccine supply

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. - Just outside the King of Prussia Mall, construction is taking place.The company doing the job is hoping to get COVID-19 vaccines and they hope that if they get approved, they will play a role in helping more people get vaccinated."The car-based model is extremely efficient and, frankly, in some cases, a lot safer for the patient. So, I really believe it could be used as the backbone of the nation’s vaccine strategy," said 15 to Know CEO Mike Dershowitz.The scope of the thing is more apparent from the sky.

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Biden meets with Mexican president Monday to discuss migration, other issues

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden met virtually Monday with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador — a chance for the pair to talk more fully about migration, confronting the coronavirus and cooperating on economic and national security issues."This is what I know, the United States and Mexico are stronger when we stand together," Biden told López Obrador at the outset of the meeting, alluding to past differences between the two countries. "We’re safer when we work together.

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Long line-ups as mass vaccination begin

It was day one of mass vaccination on the island of Montreal on Monday, with 15 public sites open. Montrealers complained of long line-ups and some delays as Phil Carpenter reports.

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Barrie businesses frustrated by new COVID-19 lockdown

The Simcoe-Muskoka Public Health Unit has been ordered back to the grey zone as of Monday with health officials concerned about new variants in the region. This comes after being in the red zone for less than two weeks, leaving many businesses frustrated by the “yo-yo ” approach to reopening the economy.

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Including AstraZeneca into Saskatchewan vaccination plan

The provincial government is looking into how to best implement the newest COVID-19 shit into its vaccination plan.

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York Region COVID-19 vaccine clinics fully booked

York Region began administering vaccines to those 80 years of age and older on Monday. Shallima Maharaj visited one of the vaccination clinics.

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All COVID-19 vaccines effective at preventing hospitalization and death, experts say

As COVID-19 vaccination programs kick into high gear across Ontario, some experts worry people are developing preferences when it comes to which shot they want to receive. Doctors say the key thing to focus on, is that all vaccines are effective at preventing hospitalization and death.

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99 new coronavirus, 26 additional variant cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka

COVID-19 cases and 26 additional cases of a variant of concern since Friday, bringing the local total coronavirus case count up to 6,493, including 189 deaths.Public health also said a total of 309 people have screened positive for a COVID-19 variant of concern in the region, while a total of 190 cases are confirmed to be the B.1.1.7 variant, which was first discovered in the U.K. and is believed to be up to 70 per cent more contagious that earlier coronavirus strains.

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All approved COVID-19 vaccines effective at preventing hospitalization and death, experts say

Ontario, health experts are concerned some people are developing preferences about which shot in the arm they want.“People can get this false sense that one vaccine is a lot better than the other,” said Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti, an infectious diseases physician.

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Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine may not work as well if you're fat, researchers say

Scientists have warned that the coronavirus vaccine manufactured by Pfizer may be less effective in people who are obese.

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Latest coronavirus figures show Orange County is in ‘very good shape,’ leading doctor says

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – After a yearlong battle to stop the spread of COVID-19, things may be looking up in Orange County.

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In-game video returning to baseball for 2021

For Chris Owings' first seven years in the majors, he could pop into the video room to take a look at his at-bats during a game.

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Philly not easing indoor COVID guidelines, yet, but city officials say a review is underway

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - Governor Tom Wolf’s announcement easing restrictions for indoor and outdoor events doesn’t mean Philadelphia will follow suit.

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Hamilton reports 54 new COVID-19 cases, over 30 variant cases discovered in Niagara

COVID-19 variant cases across the city and province in recent weeks.In an update on Monday, Dr.

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Rick Zamperin: 2021 CFL season very much hangs in the balance

Canadian Football League due to the COVID-19 pandemic is something many fans north of the border will not be able to stomach.It would be a bitter pill to swallow, yet it is one that we may be forced to gulp down.In less than three months, May 23 to be exact, the CFL is planning to kick off its exhibition season by having the Calgary Stampeders host the B.C.

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Gov. Murphy: Allegations against Gov. Cuomo 'deeply troubling'

NEW YORK - In response to the controversies surrounding New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, New Jersey Gov.

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COVID-19 cases rebound globally as COVAX immunizations begin in Africa

After a 6-week decline, global COVID-19 cases are on the rise again, a concerning development balanced against the backdrop of promising vaccine launches in Ghana and Ivory Coast, the first nations to receive their COVAX doses.

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Even with 3 vaccines now, CDC head warns of possible 4th COVID surge

Over the weekend both the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave the green light to Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine, making it the first one-dose option available to Americans.

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COVID-19 vaccinations start for some Toronto police officers

COVID-19 after the province identified the officers as a priority group.A spokeswoman for the force says frontline police constables and sergeants have been identified as a group included in the first phase of Ontario’s vaccine rollout.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Connie Osborne says those officers respond to emergency calls where medical assistance may be required.

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Stratford Festival going outdoors for planned summer season

coronavirus pandemic.Officials with the festival said Monday that they plan to hold an outdoor summer season of roughly a dozen performances running from late June until late September.The performances will run roughly 90 minutes each, with a mix of plays and cabarets, all held under large canopies at its Festival and Tom Patterson theatres, public health conditions pending.

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Portion of John Young Parkway shut down after pickup and tanker trucks collide

ORLANDO, Fla. – A portion of John Young Parkway in Orlando was shut down Monday due to a crash involving a pickup truck.

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Seminole County School Board to vote on new superintendent again

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – The Seminole County School Board will select a new superintendent for the second time this year.

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Video shows fatal shootout between Orange County deputy, strangulation suspect

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – New body camera footage released Monday by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office shows a shootout between a deputy and a strangulation suspect that ultimately left the accused domestic abuser dead.

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COVID-19: Active cases up to 50 for Peterborough area, outbreak declared over at Buckhorn daycare

COVID-19 since Friday as active counts continue to rise.The new cases include nine reported on Monday, which followed 10 on Sunday and seven on Saturday, according to the health unit’s COVID-19 tracker. Some of the new cases are linked to the outbreak declared Saturday at Severn Court Student Residence in Peterborough’s west end which serves primarily Fleming College and Trent University students.After six cases were initially reported Saturday, the outbreak case count is up to 27 as of Monday afternoon.

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Coronavirus: Vaccine registration opens for Peel Region residents aged 80+

COVID-19 vaccine, local officials said Monday.“With over 50,000 first doses of COVID-19 vaccine delivered in Peel, anticipated increases in supply now supports the addition of new groups eligible for COVID-19 vaccination,” a news release said.However, officials warned that current supply continues to limit the number of available appointments but noted that in the coming weeks as more vaccines are received, additional slots will open.

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Edmonton Oilers group working with province to get fans back in the stands

Edmonton Oilers has confirmed a possible plan to get fans back into Rogers Place sooner rather than later.Tim Shipton said the Oilers Entertainment Group has been in conversation with other venues that have opened for fans across the NHL and other sport leagues.

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COVID-19 media update, 2 March 2021

The Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield will today provide an update to the media at 1 pm today.

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B.C. says all eligible adults should get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine by end of July

COVID-19 vaccine.The province is expecting all adults in the province will have the option to receive their first dose before the end of July.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced Monday that the gap between the first and second doses of the vaccine will be extended to 112 days.Pfizer, one of the manufacturers, has recommended a 21-day gap between doses and the province previously was spacing them out by 42 days.The province is also expecting to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine as soon as next week, which will allow some essential workers to get the shot ahead of their age group.

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AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine not recommended for Canadians over age 65: NACI

COVID-19 vaccine from AstraZeneca be used on people aged 65 or older.

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Indigenous, Black, Filipino people disproportionately affected by COVID-19: report

COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Indigenous, Black and other people of colour in the province.“This is systemic and it is seen in every jurisdiction,” Dr. Brent Roussin, chief provincial public health officer, said Monday.

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Coronavirus: 5 new cases in London-Middlesex; 1 death, 5 new cases in Huron-Perth

coronavirus cases on Monday along with one death that occurred in late January but which had not been reported previously.The update brings the region’s pandemic case tally to 6,182, of which 5,903 have resolved, an increase of eight from Sunday.Factoring in the previously uncounted death, which the health unit says involved a man in his 80s who was associated with a long-term care home, the number of people who have died during the pandemic now stands at 182. The most recent death occurred on Feb.

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Officials aim to administer first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to all British Columbians by July

Dr. Penny Ballem, chair of Vancouver Coastal Health, announces at Monday’s phase 2 vaccine rollout briefing, everyone in B.C. should hopefully have the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by mid to late July.

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News Scan for Mar 01, 2021

Israel's national COVID-19 vaccine rollout, which saw 84% of people 70 and older fully vaccinated by Feb 9 , was associated with less need for mechanical ventilation in the elderly. The finding could show that COVID-19 vaccine rollouts help prevent severe cases at the national level, according to a study in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.The ratio of Israeli residents 70 and above who needed mechanical vent

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Donna Harpauer hints Saskatchewan won’t eliminate deficit by 2024

COVID-19 pandemic is going slower than hoped. Saskatchewan government to table 2021-22 budget on April 6 During last fall’s provincial election, Premier Scott Moe campaigned on a promise to eliminate Saskatchewan’s $2-billion deficit by 2024.He also promised it wouldn’t happen through increasing taxes or slashing services.Harpauer says the Saskatchewan Party government believes in having a plan for eliminating the deficit, but it won’t make irresponsible cuts to meet its goal.She says with a slower economic recovery, it’s going to be “very, very difficult” to get back to balance by 2024.

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MLHU expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, announces appointment-booking

COVID-19 vaccines and has launched a new online booking system.The MLHU says it, as well as Southwestern Public Health and Huron Perth Public Health, is expanding access “to include additional groups of health care workers, Indigenous adults who are 55 years of age and older and community members who are 80 years of age and older.” Coronavirus vaccine tracker: How many Canadians are vaccinated against COVID-19? “We now have stable supply enough over the next few weeks to start increasing eligibility to new groups,” medical officer of health Dr.

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The Baeumler Family Runs A Hotel In A Pandemic In ‘Island Of Bryan’ Season 3

To story of Caerula Mar Club is continuing for a third season.

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B.C. health officials roll out phase two of province’s vaccination plan

B.C. health officials are extending the time between vaccines to reach more people in the second phase of the B.C.

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Hastings Prince Edward Public Health announced COVID-19 vaccine clinics have begun

COVID-19 vaccine clinics will begin Monday, March 1 at Loyalist College for phase one priority groups.This group consists of long-term care residents, First Nation communities, adults age of 80 and older, and other higher risk demographics.The statement released by the health unit says that today’s appointments will mainly be filled with long-term care, retirement home staff and essential workers at Loyalist College.

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N.B. reports one COVID-19 case, long-term care vaccinations set for this week

New Brunswick revises COVID-19 vaccine plan.

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Coronavirus: Manitoba’s top doctor says vaccine rollout underway for general public

Roussin, Manitoba’s chief public health officer, on Monday provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in the province as well as the province’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Roussin said the rollout was expanded on Monday after starting last week for those age 95 and over.

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42 more COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region push total to 10,744

coronavirus on Monday, bringing the total number of cases in the area to 10,744.That pushed the rolling seven-day average for new cases up to 51.28.

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Coronavirus: No new COVID-19 deaths, Saskatchewan lab greenlit to test for variants

COVID-19 variants of concern can begin in the province after the Roy Romanow Provincial Laboratory (RRPL) completed the validation process.According to officials, the Regina lab has the capacity to test up to 192 samples per week, while 120 will continue to be send to the National Microbiology Lab in Manitoba to ensure a larger sample size.“In order to monitor for variants of concern, the RRPL will continue to focus whole-genome sequencing testing on COVID-positive results linked to international travel, declared outbreaks and cases of unexpected severe illness, as well as a random sampling of confirmed cases,” read a government statement.

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Peterborough student residence outbreak could lead to community lockdown: Medical Officer of Health

COVID-19 outbreak at a student residence near Fleming College in Peterborough has confirmed cases of a “variant of concern.”Declared on Saturday, by Monday afternoon there were already 27 confirmed cases associated with the outbreak at Severn Court Student Residence.Peterborough Public Health medical officer of health, Dr. Rosana Salvaterra, told Global News Morning on Monday that the outbreak could lead to hundreds of cases if it is not contained.“That’s my worry.

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Running out of water a constant fear for some on Tsuut’ina Nation

Lack of federal funding leaves First Nations with new plants but no access to clean water An investigation by a consortium of universities, colleges and media companies, including Mount Royal University, Global Calgary and APTN News co-ordinated by Concordia University’s Institute for Investigative Journalism (IIJ) has found that money spent by the federal government since 2015 has failed to include sufficient funding to connect homes to centralized systems on First Nations in many parts of the country.In 2019 the federal government built a $14.2-million water treatment plant on Tsuut’ina Nation but Chief Roy Whitney-Onespot said the majority of residents still rely on wells or cistern to get their water.“The water treatment facility was

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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
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