Queues of Scots have been pictured waiting outside vaccination centres since the pool of people eligible for the booster was widened.It is hoped that all Scots adult will receive an appointment for their third dose by the new year.

The Scottish Government decided to accelerate the booster programme in a bid to tackle the new threat posed by Omicron. Nicola Sturgeon yesterday revealed that the new variant has now become the dominant Covid strain in Scotland.

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Ontario breaks COVID case record for 2nd straight day with nearly 9,600 new infections

COVID-19 infections for the second straight day with nearly 9,600 infections reported.There were 9,571 cases reported Friday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Ontario to 676,924 since the pandemic began.For comparison, last Friday 3,214 cases were reported.On Thursday, 5,790 cases were reported.Six additional deaths were also announced on Dec. 24, bringing the provincial virus-related death toll to 10,146.

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#Datascam: Is your data safe anymore?

COLOMBO (News 1st); In less than 150 hours, the year 2021 will end, and the year 2022 will dawn.However, this year has been marred with many scandals like the Garlic Scam, Sugar Scam, Coconut Oil Scam, and most importantly the infamous DataScam.Sensitive and vital data that are paramount to the people were deliberately deleted from the Lanka Government Cloud in July 2021.How did these events take place?23rd July 2021The Lanka Government Cloud is utilized to store sensitive data of the people.This includes details of National Identity Cards, land deeds, bank account details, maps, file numbers of criminal cases, judicial records, and medicine details.And for the first time, a complaint was made with the Criminal Investigations Department

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Boy survives 24 hours alone in Arizona desert after he wandered from his home

PHOENIX - A young boy is back home after he survived being alone for 24 hours in the southern Arizona desert.According to Border Patrol, the 4-year-old and his dog wandered away from their home near Sells on Dec. 17.

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Scottish Government announces 10 deaths and 7076 covid cases in last 24 hours

The Scottish Government has confirmed that 10 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours.

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Covid: Pressure mounts on India to begin booster shots as Omicron spreads

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Watch The Mountain Goats’ John Darnielle sing about contracting COVID-19

The Mountain Goats frontman John Darnielle is the latest musician to contract COVID-19, confirming his diagnosis is an ad-libbed acoustic “song”.In the four-and-a-half-minute performance – partly sung, and partly delivered in frantically spoken explanations – Darnielle assured fans that he tested negative for the virus on the last date of The Mountain Goats’ three-show run in North Carolina (on December 18). The following day, however, the singer-songwriter noted that he felt unusually fatigued, so endeavoured to get tested via PCR. Unlike the rapid antigen tests he’d taken prior, that wound up giving him a positive diagnosis.

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Audi agrees 'Wheel of Fortune' contestant deserves prize after losing on controversial technicality

LOS ANGELES - Audi is making things right with the "Wheel of Fortune" contestant who missed her chance to win a new car.The carmaker confirmed to FOX News that the contestant will be receiving her Audi Q3 after all.Charlene Rubush competed on Tuesday’s episode of the show and sparked a major discussion among fans after she correctly guessed the bonus round puzzle only to be told that her answer did not meet the standards of the show because she took a somewhat lengthy pause between words.Fortunately, her answer seems to have been enough for Audi."In the spirit of the holidays, we are thrilled to gift Charlene with an all-new Audi Q3." said Tara Rush, Audi of America Chief Marketing Officer.

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Scottish Government confirms ONE covid death and 177 new Omicron cases in Tayside overnight

The Scottish Government has confirmed ONE new coronavirus death and 177 new Omicron cases have been reported in Tayside in the last 24 hours.

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Hugh Jackman Gets Emotional As He Thanks Understudies For Being ‘The Bedrock Of Broadway’ Amid Surge In COVID-19 Cases

Hugh Jackman is making sure to voice his support for the understudies and swings of Broadway amid a surge in Omicron cases which have resulted in many actors testing positive for COVID-19.

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Coronation Street's Victoria Ekanoye issues health update after cancer diagnosis

Christmas plans - and she said she's "living as much as she can" during her cancer battle.The soap star was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year after finding a lump whilst breastfeeding her baby son Theo - and she's decided to undergo a double mastectomy operation.Victoria played Angie Appleton on Coronation Street until 2019 - the daughter-in-law of Mary Taylor (Patti Clare) and estranged wife of Jude (Paddy Wallace).Speaking to Daily Star at the Mirror's People's Pet Awards, Victoria bravely opened up about cancer operation - and how she's keeping herself busy with family over the festive period.Proud mum Victoria revealed that she's going to spoil her baby son Theo, who turns one in January, as it's his first Christmas.She

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Maharashtra Omicron tally crosses 100; 1,410 new Covid-19 cases reported today

20 new cases of Omicron reported in the state today, takes case tally to 108. Out of these, 54 cases have been discharged following a negative RT PCR test pic.twitter.com/LC9QJrPh4p

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Mumbai: 683 new Covid-19 cases, 1 death amid Omicron threat

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1 in 10 people in London, U.K. likely infected with COVID-19: estimates

COVID-19 on Sunday, according to new official estimates that underlined the relentless advance of the Omicron variant of coronavirus.Daily modelled estimates produced by the Office for National Statistics showed around 9.5 per cent of Londoners had COVID-19 as of Sunday, within a 95 per cent confidence interval of 8.43 per cent to 10.69 per cent.The figures came a day after Britain recorded a record number of new coronavirus cases as the Omicron variant swept across the country, with the daily tally reaching 119,789 from 106,122 a day earlier. Will Omicron fuel hospitalizations in Canada? Here’s what other countries tell us The ONS report also showed a record 1 in 35 people in England had COVID-19 between Dec.

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Maharashtra to impose fresh COVID curbs: Here's what to expect amid Omicron threats

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BTS Star Suga Tests Positive For COVID-19

BTS band member Suga is self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19.

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Dublin, Waterford and Maynooth have highest Covid rates this Christmas

The local electoral areas with the highest rates of Covid-19 in the country this Christmas include Dublin's Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart, Portlaw-Kilmacthomas in Co Waterford, Maynooth in Co Kildare followed by Dublin’s Rush-Lusk and Lucan.

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Support for North Preston being rallied after 8-year-old boy killed in shooting

Support for North Preston is being rallied after an 8-year-old boy was shot and killed in Dartmouth on Tuesday. Alexa MacLean has more.

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Delhi logs 180 news Covid cases, highest since 16 June

national capital on Friday reported 108 fresh Covid-19 cases, the highest single-day rise since 16 June, according to the Delhi health department. However, no deaths were reported due to the infection.

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Hurts, Eagles ready for quick turnaround against Giants

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 21: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts prior to the game against the Washington Football Team at Lincoln Financial Field on December 21, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Image PHILADELPHIA - Jalen Hurts had little time to appreciate a stellar performance before shifting his focus to the next game.Hurts returned from an ankle injury to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a 27-17 victory over Washington on Tuesday night in a game that was pushed back two days due for COVID-19 issues.After going 20 for 26 for 296 yards with one touchdown pass and two TDs rushes, Hurts and his teammates already had their minds on facing the New York Giants (4-10) on Sunday.

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COVID-19 has been a lesson in Greek letters, one variant at a time

coronavirus as the World Health Organization began naming variants in the Glagolitic script.As the variants mutated, from Alpha to Delta and then Omicron, people began taking note of the 24 Greek letters. Omicron is the 15th letter of the Greek alphabet.

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Omicron: When will third Covid wave peak in India? Here's what IIT study says

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Delta, United cancel dozens of Christmas Eve flights amid omicron surge

holiday travel season.Germany-based Lufthansa said Friday that it was canceling a dozen long-haul transatlantic flights over the Christmas holiday period because of a "massive rise" in sick leave among pilots. The cancellations on flights to Houston, Boston and Washington come despite a "large buffer" of additional staff for the period.The airline says it couldn't speculate on whether COVID-19 infections or quarantines were responsible because it was not informed about the sort of illness.

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'Covid or no Covid, situation is eeri': Delhi HC on crowded Sarojini market viral video

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Record 1.7million Brits tested positive for Covid last week, new figures reveal

An estimated 1.7 million people in the UK had Covid-19 in the week ending 19 December, the highest number since comparable figures began in autumn 2020, the Office for National Statistics said.

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First patient in Tayside receives groundbreaking covid treatment

A woman has become the first covid patient in Tayside to receive a groundbreaking treatment.

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Covid vaccine centres to close on Christmas and Boxing Day as testing facilities to remain open

Covid vaccine centres in Scotland are set to close later today as Scots are being urged to come forward to get jabbed before the big day.

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Kate Garraway gives heartwarming update on husband Derek Draper's Covid recovery

Kate Garraway has given fans a heartwarming update on her husband's recovery from Covid-19 as the family prepare to spend Christmas together.

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GM, Google, others join retreat from CES over rising Covid cases

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Military to once again assist NHS Lanarkshire in fight against Covid-19

NHS Lanarkshire is to receive further military assistance throughout January as the health board continues to battle substantial pressure caused by Covid-19 and its new Omicron variant.

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'World witnessing 4th Covid surge': Centre cautions amid Omicron threat

Here is how Centre is gearing up to tackle Omicron

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Canadians differ on holiday plans amid Omicron COVID-19 spread

COVID-19 rips through Canada for the second holiday season in a row, the highly-transmissible Omicron variant driving extra caution.Still, some are moving forward with plans to celebrate, weighing the risk of contracting the disease or relying on vaccinations to provide safety.“Literally, last Christmas, we kept all the blinds closed because we didn’t want anyone to see that we were eating dinner because we weren’t allowed,” Patricia MacDowell said on the phone from her Montreal home as she stuffed a turkey in preparation for Christmas Eve dinner.MacDowell is not vaccinated against COVID-19.

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COVID-19: Quebec plans for the worst as province being hit hard by Omicron

As Canadian provinces are back to reporting record cases of COVID-19, Quebec and Ontario have the highest case counts, with over 9,000 cases reported on Thursday in Quebec.

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Policy on booster shots against Covid-19 soon? Here's what DG-ICMR says

booster shots across the nation, news agency ANI reported.

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Hoping for a miracle: Arizona veteran in need of life-saving treatment as he battles COVID-19

PHOENIX - A 35-year-old Army veteran in Arizona who is suffering from COVID-19 is in need of a life-saving treatment.Currently, several hospitals in the Phoenix area are using ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) machines to treat the most severe COVID cases, but all machines are being used, and there is a waiting list.According to the family of Brian Yazzie, he only has a few more days before his window of opportunity for ECMO treatment runs out.Currently, Yazzie, who served three tours with the Army, is in the VA Medical Center, and on a respirator. He has been on an ECMO waiting list for seven days.

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Dundee Rep panto cancelled as Covid forces cast to self isolate and axe run

Dundee Rep has been forced to axe this year’s panto after a cast member was struck down by Covid.

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India has detected 358 Omicron Covid variant cases so far: Centre

Omicron variant of coronavirus have been reported across 17 states of the country so far, said the Union health ministry on Friday. Out of this, 114 patients have recovered.

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Omicron: These states imposed new COVID curbs ahead of Christmas, New Year. Details here

Omicron COVID-19 cases in the country, several states in India have imposed new COVID-19 restriction that are likely to dampen Christmas, New Year's celebrations this year. Four state governments - Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Odisha - have already implemented coronavirus-induced curbs, while new rules are likely to be announced in Maharashtra and Uttarakhand.

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Covid-19: These 5 states have highest number of active cases currently

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Almost 80 Ayrshire NHS staff in Christmas quarantine after testing positive for Covid

Almost 80 Ayrshire NHS workers are in Christmas quarantine after testing positive for coronavirus.

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BTS’ Suga tests positive for COVID-19

BTS rapper Suga has been diagnosed with COVID-19.On December 24, Big Hit Music shared that the 28-year-old South Korean idol had contracted the coronavirus, revealing his positive results on a PCR test.The star had returned to Seoul from the US on Thursday (December 23), and had been in self-quarantine since arrival. He has not been in close contact with the remaining six members of BTS.“He has no special symptoms and is staying at home in accordance with the guidelines of the quarantine authorities,” stated the agency, per Yonhap News Agency.

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Scots will 'probably' need fourth covid jab in 'next few years', says Jason Leitch

Scots could be asked to get a fourth coronavirus vaccine over the "next few years" as immunity from the deadly virus wanes.

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Covid-19 marches toward endemic status in US as Omicron spreads

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GMOA to reach a final decision after 4 days of strike

Sri Lanka’s Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) says a final decision regarding the ongoing strike action will be made following a meeting of the GMOA Central Committee.GMOA Spokesperson, Dr. Samantha Ananda says the Central Committee of the Government Medical Officers Association will convene on Friday (24) morning.The island-wide strike launched by the (GMOA) over several demands including the transfer of doctors without the approval of the Transfer Board, reached its fourth consecutive day.Patients have been severely inconvenienced due to the strike action, as hospital operations across the island remain disrupted due to the strike action.

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Police vigilant on COVID violators

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police have launched an operation in search of people who fail to comply with COVID-19 health guidelines during the festive season.Police Spokesperson Attorney-at-Law SSP Nihal Thalduwa said the police officers on duty including intelligence officers and traffic police have been instructed to monitor whether the general public acts in compliance with the health guidelines.He noted that Police will take action against those who fail to follow the necessary health guidelines, especially when using public transport services and visiting public places.SSP Thalduwa further requested shop owners to ensure that the respective COVID-19 health guidelines are followed.

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Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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