Guidance for Vaccinating Older Adults and People with Disabilities for Vaccination SitesMany older adults and people with disabilities may have substantial challenges accessing COVID-19 vaccination services and warrant specific considerations to support equitable vaccine access.

This document summarizes what jurisdictions should consider when planning to vaccinate older adults and people with disabilities living in the community.

It also provides considerations to help jurisdictions ensure equal opportunities for vaccination of these populations.Consider collaborating with the following partners who may already work with older adults and people with disabilities.

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Smartphone application for reading SARS-CoV-2 test results

WASHINGTON : Researchers report the development of a smartphone application that combines smartphone camera imaging with machine learning to interpret SARS-CoV-2 serological rapid diagnostic test (RDT) results, the visual interpretation of which can be highly subjective.The application yielded only 18 false negatives and 5 false positives out of 3,344 samples tested using 11 RDTs, suggesting that such an application could increase confidence in RDT results.According to an article by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the US (PNAS), "Using an app to help RDT users better confirm infection presents some strong advantages such as they learn how to perform valid tests through demonstration videos or blood sampling schematics

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Some of 1st Albertans to experience COVID-19 open up 1 year later

On March 5, 2020, Alberta confirmed its first positive case of COVID-19. One year later, some of the original people to experience the virus open up about what this last year has been like. Emily Mertz has more.

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Woman walked into home, grabbed child in attempted kidnapping, deputies say

PALM COAST, Fla. - A mother is relieved that her child is okay after a very scary situation in their own home.Nolda Jean Pierre-Theolin, 26, is accused of entering the home and grabbing her son. She is now charged with attempted kidnapping and burglary. "She says, 'This is my baby! Come here, come here! Oh, my baby, come here!'" said Katherine Sanchez, describing the moment she said a stranger walked into her home and tried taking her 3-year-old son, Gabriel.

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As more COVID-19 vaccines arrive, provinces look to revise vaccination timeline

COVID-19 vaccines and possible dosing gaps, Canadian provinces are now aiming to review their vaccination timelines and get more people immunized earlier than projected.The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is the newest to be approved by Health Canada, which unlike the others, requires just a single dose.Canada has pre-purchased 10 million doses, and has options to buy another 28 million doses. Additionally, the country is expected to receive 12.8 million doses between April to June, from Pfizer alone.

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Should Albertans be able to choose their own COVID-19 vaccine?

Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson: There are now four COVID-19 vaccines approved in Canada — so could Albertans have a choice about which one they receive? Experts say all approved vaccines are safe and presenting a choice could complicate timelines and lead to ethical issues.

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Live performance venues could soon reopen across Quebec, but COVID -19 curfew concerns remain

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]That time will help venues adapt, said Blackmore, who is also the executive and artistic director of the MainLine Theatre and the Montreal Fringe Festival. “Venues have to hire staff,” she said.

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Calgary emergency chief reflects on COVID-19 on anniversary of 1st case in Alberta

Sue Henry, the chief of the Calgary Emergency Management Agency, joins Global’s Linda Olsen to reflect on the one-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 case being identified in Alberta, and what is next for the city.

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Upward trend continues as B.C. reports 634 new COVID-19 cases, four deaths

COVID-19 on Friday, the highest, single-day increase reported since early January.In a written statement, health officials said four more people had died of COVID-19, bringing the total number of fatalities to 1,380.Of the new cases, 149 new cases were in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, 365 were in the Fraser Health region, 26 were in the Island Health region, 33 were in the Interior Health region and 60 were in the Northern Health region. B.C.

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COVID-19 one year later: What Alberta has overcome and what’s next

Health experts warn Alberta is not out of the woods yet in the fight against COVID-19 but has overcome a lot in the last 365 days since the first case of the disease was announced in the province.

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COVID-19: Edmonton artist crafts mural made out of health-care workers words

A picture is worth a thousand words, but a mural filled with them speaks for itself. Morgan Black shares the story of an Edmonton artist who’s giving health-care heroes a voice.

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High stress and difficult emotions: critical care physician weighs in on a year of pandemic

For the past year, University of Alberta Hospital critical care physician Dr. Peter Brindley has been a regular guest of Gord Steinke, sharing the challenges front-line workers faced as the COVID-19 pandemic grew.

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Duggan says Detroit will receive Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after declining first batch

DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said that the city is looking forward to receiving doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after turning down a batch with 6,200 doses.During a press conference Thursday, Duggan referred to Moderna and Pfizer as being the best vaccines against the virus."Johnson & Johnson is a good vaccine. Moderna and Pfizer are the best and I am going to do everything I can to make sure residents of Detroit get the best," he said.

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‘False sense of security’: Study finds some thermal imaging temperature checks show inaccurate readings

issued a public alert this week warning that improper use of such tools could lead to inaccurate temperature readings and "present potentially serious public health risks.""While thermal imaging is not an effective diagnostic device for COVID-19, it can determine if someone has an elevated temperature, which can be an important risk management tool during the pandemic when used properly," FDA chief medical officer William Maisel said. "But improper use and marketing of thermal imaging systems may lead to inaccurate temperature readings and pose a potential danger to public health."FILE IMAGE - View of a screen of a test system of a thermal imaging camera which checks body temperatures at El Dorado International Airport on Aug.

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Protest to take place in Cork against Covid-19 lockdown

A protest rally is due to take place in Cork this afternoon calling for an end to lockdown restrictions.

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Updated CDC guidelines for those who are vaccinated coming ‘soon’

While vaccines continue to roll out and more sites are administering the shots, some people are looking to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for guidance on updated health and safety guidelines for those who are vaccinated.

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NDP renews call for Alberta government to release 3rd-party review on its handling of COVID-19

COVID-19, the official Opposition reiterated a plea for the provincial government to release the results of a third-party review aimed at assessing how it responded to the pandemic.While an exact timeline for its release was never announced, the UCP government had previously said it hoped the report would be completed in late 2020.

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Western Hockey League provides coronavirus testing update for the Regina hub

WHL) announced on Friday afternoon that all the teams in its Eastern hub have been cleared to begin full-team on-ice practices.The league said 428 COVID-19 tests have been administered between the five Saskatchewan teams and the two Manitoba teams in the Regina hub. Saskatoon Blades throwing support behind Bobby Kirkness during cancer treatment All have come back negative.Players, coaches and support staff were tested when they arrived in Regina, and then a second time after a mandatory quarantine period.Across the entire league, the WHL has administered a total of 1,099 tests for COVID-19, from Feb.

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‘A duty and responsibility’: Quebec unveils details of Day of Remembrance to honour COVID-19 victims

COVID-19 pandemic.The ceremony will take place next Thursday, March 11, on the grounds of the national assembly.The premier will be accompanied by Quebec’s lieutenant governor, the president of the national assembly, leaders of the opposition parties and other dignitaries, as well as by families who have lost loved ones and representatives for those working in essential services.

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Doctors frustrated over Ford government’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout plan

Family physicians said they’ve been fielding calls from patients about vaccines with no answers to give them because the province has left them in the dark. Kamil Karamali reports.

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London, Ont., dad wants folks to stop calling his son for COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 vaccine appointments after the family was plagued with dozens of misdials from those seeking a shot.John Tennant says the misplaced calls began earlier this week when the Middlesex-London Health Unit launched an over-the-phone booking system for COVID-19 vaccine appointments.Health officials say the booking system received roughly 120,000 calls within 20 minutes of phone lines opening up.Soon after, Tennant and his wife heard his son’s phone ringing off the hook. When Tennant asked his son why he wasn’t answering his phone, his son replied, “I’m getting COVID calls.”“I brought his phone upstairs… and sure enough, it rang and it’s a little old lady saying, ‘Can I please book my COVID appointment?'” Tennant said.

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Chaotic scene at Newmarket COVID-19 vaccination clinic prompts change

Seniors trying to get their COVID-19 vaccines at a Newmarket recreation complex on Thursday, were forced to endure hours-long wait times. Shallima Maharaj spoke to officials about what’s being done to ensure the same situation doesn’t happen again.

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Coronavirus: Ontario rollout plan aims to start vaccinating everyone by summer

The bright light at the end of the tunnel appears to be getting closer as officials unveiled Friday the new timeline for when Ontarians will get vaccinated. The province’s goal for when each resident will get that first shot is just months away.

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28 million Americans vaccinated against Covid-19 still wait for advice

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HSE outlines new arrangements for GP vaccination plan

The HSE has committed to improve the timing of confirmation notices to GPs in relation to order numbers and delivery dates for vaccine doses.

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Coronavirus: 29 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka

coronavirus cases on Friday, bringing the local total number of cases up to 6,618, including 189 deaths.Local public health also confirmed one new case of the COVID-19 B.1.1.7 variant, which was first discovered in the U.K., in the region and 20 additional people who have screened positive for a “variant of concern.” Testing is still underway to determine the exact variant strain.

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NHS Lanarkshire asking those with underlying health conditions to get vaccine

link!JCVI priority group six includes people aged 16 to 64 with conditions such as a blood cancer (such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma); diabetes; dementia; a heart problem or a chest complaint or breathing difficulties, including bronchitis, emphysema or severe asthma.

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California theme parks, outdoor venues allowed to reopen once county enters red tier

LOS ANGELES - As COVID-19 case numbers continue to go down and California starts reopening, state health officials announced new guidelines for the reopening of amusement parks and other outdoor activities. Beginning April 1, counties within the state’s red tier in the state's Blueprint for a Safer Economy can reopen amusement parks and attendance at outdoor sporting events with limited capacity.Amusement parks can reopen at 15% capacity in the red tier, however there are strict restrictions.

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N.B. housing boom sees house prices climb 30% in 2021

Greater Moncton Realtors.“It is on fire,” said Davison.He said prices rose by about 15 per cent during 2020. But price increases have accelerated over the past two months, pushing prices about 30 per cent higher than pre-pandemic levels in January and February of 2020.

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Shaping Saskatchewan: Dr. Volker Gerdts focused on developing COVID-19 vaccine

Dr. Volker Gerdts has been working on a home-grown solution to the COVID-19 pandemic and is proud of what he and his team at VIDO have accomplished so far.

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Coronavirus: New Quebec projections warn of possible spike in COVID-19 cases linked to variants

Quebec projections released Thursday show that COVID-19 hospitalizations have stabilized after dropping steadily in January. Those numbers are expected to stay stable for a few weeks but an explosion in cases of COVID-19 infections linked to variants is possible.

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Coronavirus: Hamilton reports 64 new COVID-19 cases, 5 new institutional outbreaks

COVID-19 cases on Friday and five new outbreaks: at two long-term care homes (LTCH), two schools and a seniors’ home.Public health says the schools – St. Michael Catholic Elementary and Hillfield Strathallan College – are reporting two cases each among students while the Queen’s Garden LTCH, AbleLiving Services York Supportive Housing and Carlisle retirement residence each have just single cases among staffers.Hamilton is reporting more than 260 cases at 27 facilities in outbreaks including seven city shelters, seven seniors homes, three hospitals and three schools.

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Coronavirus: Hamilton Health Sciences eyes site for potential 3rd-wave response structure

COVID-19.Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) says it is “assessing” the Wellington Street parking lot by the Hamilton General Hospital as a potential site to create some additional temporary inpatient capacity.“At present, we are only at the planning stage and assessing the lot for its potential use,” said Wendy Stewart, public relations specialist at HHS. “The Wellington Street parking lot was chosen because of its proximity to other HHS facilities, including the Hamilton General Hospital.”It’s being planned as a provincial resource and, if it goes ahead, would have the capacity for up to 80 hospital-level beds.

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Focus BC: Mass vaccine rollout challenges

In the March 5, 2021, edition of Focus BC, host Richard Zussman speaks to B.C. Nurses’ Union President Christine Sorensen about human resources concerns surrounding B.C.’s mass vaccination plan.

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British Columbians to pay PST on sugary drinks, vapes, more online platforms starting April 1

provincial sales tax on sugary drinks and vaping products sold online.They’re part of a pair of tax measures the NDP government unveiled in its 2020 budget, but delayed last year amid the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.Under the changes, PST will be applied to carbonated drinks that contain sugar, natural sweeteners or artificial sweeteners. This includes drinks sold through a vending machine or through a soda gun, fountain pop machine or similar equipment.

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Surgeries delayed by COVID-19 in Alberta expected to be completed by 2023

COVID-19 continues to taper off in Alberta, the province is setting its sights on reducing wait times for surgeries that were cancelled and postponed in the early days of the pandemic.Health Minister Tyler Shandro said Friday that the province is aiming to perform 55,000 additional scheduled surgeries this year, on top of the 29,000 operations done in a typical year. AHS starts to work through backlog of surgeries after pause due to COVID-19 “We’re going to eliminate the backlog this year and press on toward the goal of the Alberta Surgical Initiative — to provide all scheduled surgeries within clinically acceptable times by 2023,” he said.“We know what we want our wait times to be.

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Alberta confirms 411 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, 2 additional deaths

COVID-19 in the province Friday, bringing the total number of Albertans who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus to 135,196.There were 243 people in hospital across the province, with 44 receiving care in the ICU.As of Friday’s update, there were 4,639 active cases of COVID-19 in Alberta. There were 1,654 cases reported in the Calgary zone and 1,101 active cases in the Edmonton zone.

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Philadelphia continues vaccination effort with FEMA's mass clinic

PHILADELPHIA - After a shaky start to the vaccine rollout in Philadelphia, it looks like they're finally making progress at the Pennsylvania Convention Center now that FEMA is running things.The city says the big push to get people vaccinated is far from over.

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Health officials in Lambton County warn of COVID-19 vaccine scam targeting seniors

COVID-19 vaccine-related scams targeting the county’s elderly population.The health unit opened its vaccine pre-registration to members of the public 90 and older on Thursday, whereby residents register and are contacted later by the health unit to book an appointment time at a vaccination clinic.Not long after launching pre-registration, however, the health unit said it received several reports of suspicious phone calls targeting senior residents.

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Royal Alberta Museum documenting COVID-19 in Alberta

The Royal Alberta Museum has been started collecting articles to document COVID-19 in our province and how it’s impacted us. Curator Pat Myers joined Global News Morning Edmonton to show how the collection has evolved.

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Americans' COVID-19 optimism grows, but CDC head more wary

Six out of 10 Americans say the pandemic is improving, according to the latest Gallup poll, which represents the most optimistic portrait of American's attitude surrounding COVID-19 in the past year.

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COVID-19: Edmonton artist creates mural made out of health-care workers’ words

Friends of University Hospitals project to sum up the pandemic -— good or bad.Edmonton artist AJA Louden is transforming those words into a mural.

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Infectious disease specialist takes a look back at 1 year of COVID-19 in Alberta

It has been one year since Alberta reported its first confirmed case of COVID-19. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Stephanie Smith joined Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about how far we have come.

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Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus update RECAP as lockdown rules could be eased

Nicola Sturgeon was hoping for some changes to the restrictions due to suppression of the deadly virus.Sturgeon did urge caution, she said: "It's really important that we don't get carried away yet."The SNP leader announced that 11 people had passed away in the last 24 hours from coronavirus, while there were 498 new cases identified.

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Brandon Marshall hosts mini combine for draft prospects

MIAMI – Fifteen years ago, Brandon Marshall barely made the cut for the NFL's Indianapolis combine.

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Assistance available for Volusia County renters impacted by COVID-19

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia County has more than $16 million in federal funding to administer its emergency rental assistance program for people unable to pay rent and utilities due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: 19 new cases reported in London-Middlesex; 24 in Lambton County

coronavirus cases have been confirmed in London and Middlesex, local health officials reported on Friday.The update brings the regional pandemic case tally to 6,250, of which 5,941 have resolved, nine more than the day before.At least 184 people have died during the pandemic. The most recent death was reported Wednesday involving a woman in her 80s not linked to a seniors’ facility.With the update, at least 125 cases are active in London-Middlesex.The region remains in the orange-restrict level of the province’s COVID-19 response framework.

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N.B. premier floating idea of new Atlantic bubble

Higgs said that the timeline of a new Atlantic bubble will depend on vaccine supply, but with more provinces opting to delay second doses he says he’s optimistic that the timeline for getting back to normal will be moved up. Silas Brown has more.

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N.S. top doctor says adults have chance to be vaccinated by June

Dr. Robert Strang is asking people to remain patient as province undertakes COVID-19 vaccination rollout and says all adults have a chance to be vaccinated, receiving at least their first done by June. Alicia Draus has more.

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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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