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Ricky Gervais sticks it to coronavirus after getting the vaccine: ‘Take that, you Covid c**t!’

Phillip Schofield revealed he had received the Oxford AstraZeneca jab. Sharing a photo of himself getting the vaccine on his Instagram story, he wrote: ‘All painlessly jabbed up, that couldn’t have been any easier, more efficient or friendlier, thank you to Lisa and the team.’He told Holly Willoughby on Wednesday’s show: ‘Booking online with the NHS app is so simple, I picked my time, picked my day, went along and had my vaccine.‘The team was absolutely delightful, and it didn’t even hurt at all.

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Novavax covid vaccine highly effective in UK trial, but drops in Africa trial

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More than 1,000 candles form cross to remember COVID-19 victims in Brazil

MUTUIPE, Brazil - More than 1,000 candles were lit to form the shape of a cross to remember the lives lost to COVID-19 in Mutuipe, Brazil.Drone video captured the stunning and sobering sight on March 6.Cristiano Cardoso Pereira flew a drone over the candlelight cross comprised of 1,910 candles to represent the record-breaking number of COVID-19 deaths recorded in Brazil on March 3 alone."The idea was to sensitize the population to hygiene care, social distance and preventive measures, emphasizing the pain and grief, with the utmost respect, to families that had their loved ones lost in this serious health crisis," Pereira said of the candlelight vigil.Freeze frame from drone footage that captured a giant cross formed out of more than 1,000

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Amid Covid-19 spike night curfew imposed in Patiala, Ludhiana from today

Also Read | Vaccine confidence in India is ticking more boxes nowMeanwhile, Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Badal has tested positive for coronavirus.With 1,309 fresh coronavirus cases in Punjab, the infection tally rose to 1,93,345 on Thursday, while 18 more fatalities pushed the death toll to 5,996 in the state, according to a medical bulletin.

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B.C. First Nations communities offered at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine, but most Indigenous people who live outside of those areas are still waiting.The First Nations Health Authority says over 30,000 vaccinations have been administered in Indigenous communities, representing about 54 per cent of residents of reserves.Katie Hughes, vice-president of the public health response team, says people in 143 out of 203 communities have been offered at least one dose and immunization clinics are planned in the remaining 60 before the end of March.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Acting chief medical officer Dr.

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Dr. Hinshaw addresses concerns over AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw addresses concerns over the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine that have caused some European countries to temporarily suspend use of the product.

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103-year-old man who survived Holocaust, 1918 pandemic receives 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Freeze frame of Emil Hopner after receiving his 2nd COVID-19 vaccine. RELATED: 111-year-old SC woman says secret to long life is wine, beer and getting the COVID-19 vaccineHopner lost almost all of his family, including his parents, during the Holocaust, according to his son, Ben Hopner, 27.Advertisement"His brother died just last year and his sister died about two years before that," Ben said.

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Orlando groups canvasing, busing seniors to vaccination sites

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill has been working with other local organizations like Equal Ground Education Fund to canvas areas in northwest Orlando to help seniors that may not have access to transportation and the internet get a vaccine.

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NIAC recommends use of AstraZeneca vaccine for over 70s

The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) has recommended that the AstraZeneca vaccine can be used for those aged 70 years and older, in fresh advice to the Department of Health.

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Health officials prepare COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Woodstock, St. Thomas

COVID-19 vaccine clinic.On Thursday, SWPH provided media with a tour of two new mass immunization clinics that have been set up in St. Thomas and Woodstock.

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Coronavirus: Kids in Toronto share their reflections after going through year of pandemic life

Officials and experts have become household names, but when it comes to understanding how the pandemic has played out Katherine Ward wanted to seek out another trusted source: kids. She hit the streets of Toronto to hear their thoughts on what it’s been like dealing with COVID-19 for the last year.

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Marking a year since WHO declared COVID-19 pandemic

Some European countries have suspended the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine over blood clot concerns. In Ontario, lineups continue around the clock at pharmacies for the vaccine.

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Massive lines for COVID-19 vaccine at east Toronto pharmacy

In 24 hours, a Toronto pharmacy administered hundreds of COVID-19 vaccine doses. Shallima Maharaj stepped inside to learn more about the vaccinations.

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Coronavirus: Ontario to continue with Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine despite European countries suspending drug

Ontario government officials say they will continue distributing the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine amid concerns from European nations of its possible linkage to blood clots. Kamil Karamali reports.

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Novavax vaccine shows 96% efficacy against original coronavirus strain, 86% vs UK variant

Novavax Inc's Covid-19 vaccine was 96% effective in preventing cases caused by the original version of the coronavirus in a late-stage trial conducted in the United Kingdom, the company said on Thursday, moving it a step closer to regulatory approval.There were no cases of severe illness or deaths among those who got the vaccine, the company said, in a sign that it could stop the worse effects of new variants that have cropped up.Also Read | Vaccine confidence in India is ticking more boxes nowThe vaccine was 86% effective in protecting against the more contagious virus variant first discovered and now prevalent in the United Kingdom, for a combined 90% effectiveness rate overall based on data from infections of both versions of the

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Hamilton reports 2 new COVID-19 deaths, mass vaccine clinic at FirstOntario to start March 22

COVID-19 vaccination clinics.FirstOntario Centre is a part of the province’s Phase 2 plan, which has earmarked 113 large clinics in 26 of 34 public health units for mass vaccinations.Vaccinations will follow Ontario’s phased approach and be dependent upon adequate vaccine supply.Those who are eligible for a shot will be able to book a spot once at the arena when it’s fully functional. Ontario reports 1,092 new coronavirus cases as province hits 1M vaccination milestone The clinic is expected to have capacity to administer 3,000 vaccine shots per day.St.

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Canadian health officials say AstraZeneca vaccine safe after countries suspend use

COVID-19 vaccine despite at least nine European countries stopping its use.“We don’t have any plans to discontinue AstraZeneca at this time,” Ontario Public Health Minister Christine Elliot said. “We know that several million doses have already been administered around the world with no adverse effects.”Elliot assured that Health Canada did a thorough review of the vaccine and the province continues to work with the agency to ensure safety.Quebec’s Public Health Director, Dr.

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Coronavirus: Seniors still waiting for vaccination

Residents at a City of Montreal owned building are upset after the COVID-19 vaccination clinic they were promised was postponed for a second time. As Global’s Tim Sargeant explains, residents say they’re tired of broken promises.

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Coronavirus: Home visits for seniors to receive COVID-19 vaccines to begin March 15

COVID-19 vaccine.That was when the original inoculations were scheduled to begin.The March 2 date, however, was cancelled and moved to March 11, but health authorities never arrived — leaving many residents wondering why they should believe officials will come on March 15. Quebec to expand vaccination to people 65 and up in Montreal area: health minister “I’ll believe it when I see it,” Marlene Shepherd told Global News.The resident of the complex is hoping that this time, health authorities will keep their word.

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US-Canada border decision looms in playoffs for NHL

A year after the pandemic temporarily shut down the NHL, a handful of roadblocks remain to handing out the Stanley Cup again this season — including the U.S.-Canada border.

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Disney MagicMobile service will allow you to use phone to get into theme parks

ORLANDO, Fla. – Walt Disney World announced Thursday that it’s set to roll out the new MagicMobile service later this year.

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Biden to address nation 1 year after pandemic declaration

Tonight President Joe Biden is expected to address the nation, marking both his 50th day in office and the 1-year anniversary of the World Health Organization's declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic.

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Covid-19 vaccine priority groups in full after homeless people moved up the list

direct to your inboxMillions of people in the UK have now been given a first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advises the government on which people should be prioritised for a vaccine, and their advice is frequently reviewed. The government has now confirmed that homeless people will be included in the first phase of the vaccine roll-out, after the JVCI advised that they are more likely to have health conditions which put them at higher risk from the virus.

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World marks 1 year since pandemic declared

A year ago today when the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 spread a pandemic, there were more than 118,000 cases. Today, the global total topped 118 million, with levels rising again in some countries, but retreating in others.

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Biden to address nation 1 year into COVID-19 pandemic

Tonight President Joe Biden is expected to address the nation, marking both his 50th day in office and the 1-year anniversary of the World Health Organization's declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic.

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Novavax vaccine has 96% efficacy against original COVID-19 strain, 55.4% against South Africa variant

LONDON - Vaccine developer Novavax announced on Thursday that its vaccine offers high levels of protection against the original coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19, but the vaccine’s efficacy is diminished by some coronavirus variants, including one that originated in South Africa.Novavax announced on Twitter that its vaccine has 96% efficacy against the original strain of the coronavirus, according to a recent U.K. trial. But the company said its vaccine is only 55.4% effective against the B.1.351 strain, first detected in South Africa in December.

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Covid at 'fragile moment' with no normality until 2024 warns professor

coronavirus expert has warned.The Professor of international health at the Burnet Institute says vaccines won't instantly fix the world's problems as it battles the killer virus.Prof Michael Toole feels there is a big fight in front of us, despite the successful mass rollout.Describing this as a “fragile moment in modern world history”, he warns much more time will be needed for normality to return.He said factors like when each country will finish their vaccination process and concerning new variants will mean we won't be rid of Covid for years.Letting transmission go unchecked is also a reason why it could take until 2024 to be free of the deadly bug, he predicts.But he stressed things could be different if the world works together to see

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Pace of spending for pandemic aid? Try $43,000 every second

BALTIMORE – To pay out his coronavirus relief package, President Joe Biden must spend an average of $3.7 billion every day for the rest of this year. That’s $43,000 every second of every day until midnight chimes on 2022.

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COVID-19 survivors may be able to skip 2nd vaccine dose

COVID-19 survivors may not need a second dose of mRNA-based vaccine to prevent subsequent symptomatic infections, which could stretch limited vaccine supplies, reports a research letter published yesterday in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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All Ottawa residents could receive 1st COVID-19 vaccine dose by summer: Hospital CEO

The Ottawa Hospital projects every resident of the nation’s capital could get a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by the summer if current supply trends are sustained.The bold prediction came Thursday as Cameron Love reflected on a year of struggles and resilience within Ottawa’s health-care system during the COVID-19 pandemic, which began locally on March 11, 2020.While the city has seen more than 15,000 COVID-19 cases and nearly 450 deaths related to the novel coronavirus to date, Love told Global News that stabilizing vaccine supply chains could see the city hit a significant milestone in its local vaccination campaign in the next three-to-four months.Ottawa will have the capacity to vaccinate 10,000 people per day, Love estimated, once

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Every Living Former President, Except Donald Trump, Participates in Coronavirus Vaccine Campaign

Every living former President, except for Donald Trump, including Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama teamed up for a campaign urging Americans to get the coronavirus vaccine. Their respective first ladies including Rosalynn Carter, Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, and Michelle Obama, were also featured in the campaign.

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Coronavirus: Feds questioned on decision to increase interval between Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses

During Question Period in the House of Commons on Thursday, Conservative Part of Canada leader Erin O’Toole asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau if the decision to extend the interval between when Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses can be administered opens Canada up to any potential legal liability for going “off-label” with the shot intervals.

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Coronavirus: 2 COVID-19 vaccination clinics set to open in Guelph

COVID-19 vaccination clinics are scheduled to open in Guelph within days at the university and Linamar’s Skyjack building in the city’s north end.The latter at 201 Woodlawn Rd. W.

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Canada could see more vaccine hurdles while at mercy of other nations, experts warn

COVID-19 vaccine rollout has finally picked up pace in Canada.As of Wednesday, more than 3.8 million doses had been distributed to provinces and territories across the country. Out of these, 2.5 million doses have been administered, with more than 2 million Canadians having received at least one dose of an approved coronavirus vaccine.

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Publix expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to those 60 and older

ORLANDO, Fla. – When Publix opens its portal on Friday for COVID-19 vaccine appointments, more Florida residents will be eligible.

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One year since pandemic declaration, Florida reports 96 death, 5,065 new cases

ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s possible that Florida is about a month away from opening up vaccinations to anyone, if the current pace continues with the rollout now in full swing.

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Michelle Obama Rocks Her Natural Hair Stylish Mask As She Gets Her Covid Vaccine — See Pic

Michelle Obama wants YOU to get the COVID-19 vaccine! The former FLOTUS, 57, hopped on Instagram to share a photo taken while receiving her vaccination and revealed her casual outfit for the occasion: a plain white tee with cap sleeves, large silver hoop earrings, and a cool checkered protective face mask. She kept her natural curls back with a soft black headband and went with minimal makeup for her trip to the vaccination clinic.

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Ricky Gervais calls coronavirus a ‘c**t ‘ as he gets his first jab

RICKY Gervais called coronavirus a "c**t" today as he received his first jab. The After Life star, 59, scrunched up his face as the vaccine was injected into his arm.

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Saskatchewan reports no new coronavirus deaths, active cases under 1,400

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Susan Sarandon says she’ll date ANYONE who’s had the COVID vaccination; Says ‘open to all age, colour, gender’

Susan Sarandon recently made a hilarious revelation! The actress recently admitted that she will date anyone who had the coronavirus vaccination. The 74-year-old actress is looking for someone who’s been vaccinated, she said on the latest episode of Dear Media’s Divorced Not Dead podcast with host Caroline Stanbury. “Someone who’s been vaccinated for COVID,” she said of who she’s looking for.

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New Brunswick reports 2 new COVID-19 cases; pharmacists to provide vaccinations

COVID-19 Thursday and announced that pharmacies will play a key role in the next phase of the COVID-19 vaccination plan.The two new cases have been identified in Zone 1 (Moncton region) and involve individuals in their 30s and 40s.“Both cases are under investigation and are self-isolating,” the province stated.Beginning Thursday, the province said New Brunswickers who are 85 and older may contact a pharmacist to set up an appointment to receive their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.Appointments will be scheduled at nearly every pharmacy in the province, with the first vaccinations starting Wednesday, March 17.“Right now, only those who are 85 and older, or those calling on their behalf, can contact pharmacies to book an appointment,” said

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‘I love people’: 91-year-old police officer still patrolling in Arkansas with no plans to retire

Officer L.C. “Buckshot” Smith, 91, is pictured in his official police department photo.

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Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine blocks 97% of symptomatic cases, 94% of asymptomatic cases in Israeli study

NEW YORK - The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has been found to be at least 97% effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 cases, severe disease and death in real-world data from Israel, the companies announced Wednesday. The data, collected by the Israel Ministry of Health, has not yet been peer-reviewed. But the real-world findings fall in line with those from the vaccine’s late-stage clinical trial, which reported 95% efficacy. The companies also said the latest analysis of the Israeli data shows suggests that the two-dose vaccine is 94% effective in preventing asymptomatic infections.

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Ontario pharmacy COVID-19 vaccine pilot ramping up in 3 regions

COVID-19 vaccine appointments as a pilot project offering shots in pharmacies picks up steam.Oxford-AstraZeneca shots are being given to Ontarians between the ages of 60 to 64 at 325 pharmacies in the Toronto, Windsor and Kingston health units.The Ontario Pharmacists Association says the program _ which is set to launch broadly tomorrow _ has a “rolling start” today, with some sites already administering vaccines.

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Several COVID-19 vaccination clinics opening in Waterloo Region over next 2 weeks

COVID-19 vaccination clinics will open their doors in the area within the next two weeks, Waterloo Region announced Thursday.It says the clinics will open their doors as a steadier supply of vaccine is expected to be available in the area.

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Pfizer CEO expects younger teens to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in fall

Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE expects younger teens to be eligible for coronavirus vaccination in the fall, and elementary school children by the end of the year, the company’s chief executive Albert Bourla said on Thursday.In the United States, the vaccine is authorized for use in people aged 16 or older. Bourla said the company plans to submit data for children aged 12 to 16 very soon.He said his assumption was that the vaccine should be authorized for that age range by the fall, adding that data on children aged 5 to 11 can be expected by year-end.

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Premier Ford suggests Indigenous MPP skipped line to get vaccine

When asked about what the government was doing for Indigenous communities in regards to the COVID-19 vaccine, Ontario Premier Ford suggested MPP Sol Mamakwa flew-in to an Indigenous community and jumped the line to get a vaccine himself.

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Sobeys says request to use personal information of COVID-19 vaccine recipients was a mistake

COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians are also facing questionable demands on their personal information.The grocery giant Sobeys has been inviting people to register online for vaccinations at company-owned pharmacies across Canada, operating as Sobeys, Safeway, Lawtons, Thrifty Foods, FreshCo and Foodland.

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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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