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Japan begins COVID-19 vaccination drive amid supply worry

TOKYO – Japan's first coronavirus shots were given to health workers Wednesday, beginning the vaccination campaign considered crucial to holding the already delayed Tokyo Olympics.

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Potential exposure to COVID-19 reported at 2 locations in N.S. Central Zone

COVID-19 at two locations in the Central Zone.The potential exposures have been identified in the following locations:[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Anyone who worked at or visited the noted locations on the specified dates and times is being asked by public health to immediately visit to book a COVID-19 test, regardless of whether or not they have COVID-19 symptoms.

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Hamilton reports 60 new COVID-19 cases, variants a concern in city’s move to ‘red’

COVID-19 response framework despite decreases in case numbers over recent weeks.In a pandemic update from public health on Tuesday, Richardson suggested the trouble stems from the emergence of coronavirus variants in several regions of Ontario.“The new variants in particular are going to be an issue for us,” Richardson said.

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Coronavirus: Families will have to wait for answers as coroner’s inquest into Herron deaths delayed

Disappointment today for families of people who died at a Quebec long-term care home that was one of those hit hardest by COVID-19. A public coroner’s inquest that was supposed to get families answers they’ve been waiting almost a year for – has been postponed.

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Coronavirus: Advocates calling for clearer picture on COVID-19 with race-based data collection

An upcoming Montreal city council motion is calling for the collection of race-based data for those who contract COVID-19.

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Texas utility company urges customers to change providers to avoid astronomical power bill amid winter storm

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Anger over Texas' power grid failing in the face of a record winter freeze mounted Tuesday as millions of residents in the energy capital of the U.S. remained shivering with no assurances that their electricity and heat — out for 24 hours or longer in many homes — would return soon or stay on once it finally does.

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Coronavirus: Richmond RCMP bust 2 illegal karaoke parties over the weekend

Coronavirus: Two $2,300 tickets handed out for separate parties at same B.C. vacation rental In total, 21 people were given tickets for $230 each and the organizer also received a $2,300 ticket.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]In both cases, RCMP said the investigations continue to determine what other business and/or liquor-related charges may apply.“It’s quite clear that some people are still not getting the message,” Cpl.

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Coronavirus: Variants raise concern over potential 3rd wave in Ontario

Experts are saying it’s likely inevitable that Ontario will experience a third wave of COVID-19, especially with the rise of variants. But while pointing out that the province’s choice to ease restrictions will make it worse, experts also have advice for what could lessen the impact.

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Federal data gives most detailed picture yet of where CERB went in Saskatoon and Regina

Nearly $750 million was sent to people in Saskatoon while more than $460 million was sent to people in Regina who had their employment impacted between late March and October because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Alberta records 50 new cases of the U.K. COVID-19 variant

Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Alberta recorded 50 new cases of the B.1.1.7.

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Hinshaw details efforts to curb COVID-19 outbreak at Olymel Red Deer pork plant

Hundreds of workers are affected by a COVID-19 outbreak at the Olymel pork processing plant in Red Deer, where Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said until recently, the prevention of spread had been very successful.

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Police issue $7,500 tickets to restaurants for allegedly violating COVID-19 restrictions

COVID-19 restrictions.On Feb. 13, at approximately 8 p.m.

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Quebec loosens some coronavirus restrictions in time for spring break

COVID-19 restrictions are being loosened in Quebec, just in time for spring break at the beginning of March.Starting Feb. 26, movie theatres will be allowed to reopen in red zones.

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1 week since Alberta eased COVID-19 restrictions on dining and fitness

Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said it’s too soon to know if easing restrictions on dining and fitness last week has affected COVID-19 numbers in Alberta, saying it will take another week to see if trends emerge.

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Indoor gatherings lead to highest COVID-19 transmission, pose too much of a risk right now: Hinshaw

Alberta does not plan on easing the ban on indoor gathering until Step 3 of its reopening plan because evidence shows those types of get-togethers have led to the highest rates of COVID-19 transmission, chief medical officer of health Dr.

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Alberta COVID-19 numbers higher in February than before second wave in the fall

Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Alberta’s COVID-19 case count, hospitalization numbers are higher now in February than they were before the second wave began four months ago in October.

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Alberta Health COVID-19 update for Feb. 16, 2021

Alberta chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, provides an update on COVID-19 in the province, saying positive numbers have increased slightly but it’s too soon to tell if it’s an isolated incident due to testing or a trend.

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U.S. storm delays Canada’s Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine shipment by 1 day

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine will be delayed by one day due to the winter storm wreaking havoc in the United States, the company has confirmed.In an email to Global News on Tuesday, Pfizer spokesperson Christina Antoniou said the “inclement weather in the U.S. has caused a short delay of today’s planned delivery.”She said as a result, the delivery will be delayed by one day.

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Red Deer Olymel workers offered supports to prevent COVID-19 spread at second jobs

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South Africa to share COVID vaccine as Europe weighs J&J vaccine

In the latest international COVID-19 developments, South Africa health officials announced they will share the country's AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine with other African nations, and in Europe, Johnson & Johnson submitted its request for an emergency use authorization for its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.

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How soon will COVID-19 vaccines return life to normal?

The parking lot at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles serves as a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site open into the night. By Jon CohenSAN DIEGO—Twenty days into the new year, cars were entering a parking lot bumper-to-bumper in the shadow of Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres baseball team.

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Concerns over impact of further spread of Covid-19 variants

In the week that the European Centre for Disease Control said the risk of further spread of new variants of coronavirus in the region is "high to very high", the Irish Government is continuing to work out measures that could help to stop their importation.

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Orlando commissioner works to educate Black communities about COVID-19 vaccine

ORLANDO, Fla. – An Orlando commissioner went door-to-door in Washington Shores Tuesday in an effort to educate people prominently Black neighborhoods in his district about where to go to get one.

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A timeline for all Philadelphia residents to receive COVID vaccines brings hope

PHILADELPHIA - A coronavirus timeline has been set out by Philadelphia city officials and a lot of hope is following that timeline, including when the general public, those not at high risk, could finally get a shot in the arm.As the pandemic nears the one-year mark, Philadelphia reaches a grim milestone.COVID-19 has killed 3,000 Philadelphians."This has been very tough on the city of Philadelphia, tough on individuals, on families. We hope we’re near the end, but the epidemic has been difficult as reach this milestone," Commissioner of Health Dr.

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Vineland, N.J. chosen to host FEMA-run COVID-19 vaccination site

VINELAND, N.J. - New Jersey is looking to level the playing field when it comes to vaccine availability, by partnering with the federal government to open sites. One of the cities chosen to host a site is Vineland, in Cumberland County."And, fortunately the state heard our cries and FEMA heard our cries and they came through for us on this one," Vineland, New Jersey Mayor Anthony Fanucci remarked.Anthony Fanucci’s been telling Trenton and Washington for a year they were looking for COVID help.

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Nova Scotia expanding COVID-19 vaccine clinics despite shipment delays

Despite some uncertainty around shipments of the Moderna vaccine, Nova Scotia is expanding immunization clinics this week. It’s adding new long-term care homes and clinics to the list.

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123 new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe Muskoka since Friday

coronavirus cases and six additional deaths since Friday, bringing the local total case count up to 5,872, including 179 deaths.Fifty-two of the new cases are in Barrie, while 17 are in Bradford and 17 are in New Tecumseth. Stay-at-home order lifts in Simcoe Muskoka.

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’I don’t want to see us slide backwards’: London businesses navigate reopening after lockdown

coronavirus response framework.The move to allow for cautious reopening has garnered a mix of responses from local businesses, with some feeling it’s still too restrictive and others voicing concern about a rebound in case counts.Vanessa Brown and Jason Dickson, co-owners of Brown and Dickson Books in downtown London say they would rather be more cautious to keep everyone safe.“I know a lot of small business owners have objected.

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More cases connected to North Bay, Ont., apartment outbreak with COVID-19 variant

South African COVID-19 variant identified in North Bay, Ont., outbreak It says of those who’ve been infected, 20 have tested positive for a variant of COVID-19 — one of those has been identified as the variant first detected in South Africa while further testing is underway to determine the strain involved in the others.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The health unit declared the outbreak last week and is looking at how the virus spread.

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Coronavirus: Vaccine eligibility expanded to more priority groups in London region

coronavirus vaccination campaign is being expanded following updated guidance from the province and a renewed shipment of vaccine.In a joint statement Tuesday, the Middlesex-London Health Unit along with Huron Perth Public Health and Southwestern Public Health said initial doses of the vaccine would soon begin for additional priority groups identified under Phase 1 of the province’s three-phase vaccination plan.

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COVID-19: 9 new cases in Peterborough area, outbreak at child care centre in Peterborough County

COVID-19 and a new outbreak on Tuesday as the region begins its “yellow — protect” designation under Ontario’s COVID-19 response framework.As of 4:40 p.m. the health unit’s COVID-tracker reports there are 31 active cases, up from 22 on Monday.

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Some British Columbians over the age of 80 will receive COVID-19 vaccine at home

Seniors living independently feel ‘forgotten’ as others prioritized for COVID-19 vaccines As of last week, 162,982 people in the province had been vaccinated. It is unclear how many of them are 80 years of age or older.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]There are between 30,000 to 40,000 people living in long-term care or assisted living facilities, a vast majority of whom are in the age demographic.The province will work with individuals around whether they should be receiving the vaccine at home or go to a community clinic.In total, there are more than 200,000 British Columbians in the 80-plus group.

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Coronavirus: Calls mount for Quebec to collect race-based COVID-19 data

COVID-19 pandemic has hit those who are poor and those who are not white harder than others, nearly a year into the health crisis, we still don’t have a clear picture of just how much harder it’s hitting racialized communities.Instead, we have to make educated guesses based on how hard the virus has hit certain neighbourhoods.

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Biden to refocus on COVID-19 relief as severe weather limits vaccination

President Joe Biden will host a town hall meeting tonight in Milwaukee to address his $1.9 billion COVID-19 relief bill, and bring Americans' focus back to the pandemic after former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial ended this weekend, the Washington Post reported.

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Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively donate another $500k to two COVID-19 relief charities

Gallery: Kobe Bryant's legacy lives on (BANG Showbiz)Feeding America sent their own thanks to the Hollywood couple on Twitter, where they wrote: “Thank you, @VancityReynolds and @blakelively for being our hunger-fighting dream team! Your second $500k gift will make a big difference for people across the country. (sic)” Feeding America’s post also came with a statement from Ryan, 44, and 33-year-old Blake – who have daughters James, six, Inez, four, and Betty, 16 months, together –themselves, in which they said they were “honoured and privileged” to be able to help those in need.

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News Scan for Feb 16, 2021

Hospitalized COVID-19 patients in a Warsaw, Poland, hospital had a significantly lower mortality rate when treated with convalescent plasma, especially early, according to a study published yesterday in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases.The researchers used propensity score matching to pair a co

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Coronavirus: 9 cases linked to COVID-19 outbreak at Napanee machine shop

COVID-19 outbreak at the facility.Steve Wright, president of Mitech Machine and Fabrication, said that the first case among the 25 or so employees at the Napanee facility was identified Friday. Most Kingston cases related to large coronavirus outbreaks: medical office of health KFL&A Public Health’s COVID-19 dashboard says there are now nine cases linked to an outbreak at a local manufacturing/industrial facility.Wright confirmed Tuesday that the region’s only outbreak is at his Napanee machine shop.He said as of now, he does not believe that any of the known cases have tested positive for the B.1.1.7.

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Winter weather in Texas impacts pro, college sports

DALLAS – The wintry blast causing misery across Texas has prompted the postponement of an NBA game in Dallas, a second consecutive NHL game and disrupted the college basketball schedule for a number of teams.

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Winter storm delays Florida’s shipment of 200,000 doses of Moderna vaccine

ORLANDO, Fla. – As the nation endures what’s quickly becoming a historic and deadly winter storm, 200,000 doses of a coronavirus vaccine did not make it to Florida as planned on Tuesday.

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List of COVID-19 Resources for Organizations Working with Persons Who Use Drugs or Have Substance Use Disorder

Download PDF Version of this page pdf icon[64 KB, 1 page]ToolWhen would I use it?Where can I find it?ToolCDC Information about People Who Use Drugs or Have Substance Use DisorderWhen would I use it?When you have questions about COVID-19 and people who use drugs or have substance use disorder.Where can I find it?COVID-19 Questions and Answers: For People Who Use Drugs or Have Substance Use DisorderToolCDC Information for Syringe Services Programs During COVID-19When would I use it?When you want to see the latest CDC information for operating syringe services programs during COVID-19.Where can I find it?CDC Interim Guidance for Syringe Services ProgramsToolSAMHSA COVID-19 Resource PageWhen would I use it?When you want to review the latest

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Saskatchewan extends current COVID-19 restrictions for 4 more weeks

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on Tuesday announced that the province will be extending its current COVID-19 restrictions for four more weeks, but added that the new COVID-19 cases are “trending in the right direction.”

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Paul Stanley Of KISS Is Fully Vaccinated After Getting Second COVID-19 Shot

Paul Stanley announced that he has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Kingston company allowed to run smaller cruises during COVID-19 pandemic

coronavirus pandemic, according to St. Lawrence Cruise Lines.Cruise ships with over 100 passengers have been banned from sailing in Canadian waters until 2022 because of the pandemic, but smaller cruise ships are getting the go-ahead to set sail this summer.

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‘Heartbreaking’: Montreal’s Stewart Museum closes permanently

Stewart Museum, which focuses on the European history of North America from the establishment of New France to the present day, announced Tuesday it is closing its doors for good.The museum’s board of trustees cited “an extremely difficult financial context” coupled with uncertain future prospects as the basis for the decision.While the coronavirus pandemic and the months-long closure of museums impacted the non-profit’s ability to generate revenue through ticket sales and space rentals, it wasn’t the only contributing factor.The museum says it has seen a steady increase in operating costs over the years, as well as a decrease in contributions from various foundations.The board also stated in a news release that it has had difficulty

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‘We’re kind of like tech support’: Teen cousins help hundreds of senior citizens sign up for COVID-19 vaccine

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - As vaccination efforts ramp up across the country, Amelie Beck, 14, and Jacqueline Teague, 16, are making sure senior citizens in their state get in line.The cousins launched a program called VaxConnectKy, which helps older adults register to get their COVID-19 vaccines.

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After COVID-19 vaccination, is it safe to visit with friends and loved ones?

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Both Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna report that their two-dose vaccines given at the appropriate intervals show approximately 94%-95% efficacy at preventing both mild and severe symptoms of COVID-19.RELATED: COVID-19 vaccines: More side effects reported after 2nd dose, but experts say there’s a reasonSo while the COVID-19 vaccines are effective at keeping people from displaying symptoms, researchers are still learning how well the shots prevent individuals from spreading SARS-COV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, to others.In other words, someone vaccinated against COVID-19 could still be exposed to the virus, potentially becoming infected with or "carrying" SARS-COV-2 but without symptoms.

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Weather Authority: Winter Storm Watch issued for parts of region ahead of snow Thursday

PHILADELPHIA - Tuesday was off to a messy start as freezing rain moved out of the area, but we're already keeping our eye on the potential for more snow later in the week. Temperatures on Tuesday will warm-up for most of the region with highs reaching 50 degrees. In some areas, especially to the south, spotty showers will remain throughout much of the morning Tuesday.

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Saskatchewan adds new 3 coronavirus deaths, 136 infections

COVID-19 have died, bringing Saskatchewan’s total deaths related to the pandemic up to 357.One of the recently deceased was reported in their 40s from the far north west zone, according to a press release. Another was in their 50s from north west while the third was in the 80-plus age group from far north west zone.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
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Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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