vaccine, people aged over 80 and health and social care workers will be the first to receive the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine, which the UK became the first country to approve for use on Wednesday.

Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said Scotland will receive 8.2% of the 800,000 doses (just over 65,500) in the first delivery secured by the UK, with more to come in the weeks ahead.

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Singapore approves Pfizer Covid vaccine, to give it free: PM Lee Hsien Loong

SINGAPORE : Singapore has approved Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine for pandemic use and expects delivery of the first shots by the end of December, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Monday.The city-state of 5.7 million expects to have enough vaccines for everyone by the third quarter of 2021, Lee added, and will make it free for all Singaporeans and long-term residents.Lee said he and other government officials would be among the early recipients, after healthcare workers, frontline workers, the elderly and the vulnerable.Click here to read the Mint ePaperMint is now on Telegram.

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GPs to start giving out Covid vaccine from today as docs issue Christmas warning

Coronavirus vaccination clinics are opening in England today, with GPs set to give out the jab in hundreds of different locations. The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine will be delivered to GP practices at more than 100 locations across the country.They will inoculate those aged 80 and over, along with care home workers and residents.Vaccination centres will also be run from doctors' surgeries and community hubs in villages, towns and cities.

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Scots care home residents will get Covid-19 vaccine for first time today

Covid-19 vaccine for the first time today. Residents across the country are due to receive their first jab this morning in a bid to save lives.

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Christmas meet-ups a 'terrible idea' as fears grow Covid third wave could hit Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson means lockdown restrictions will be temporarily eased for a five day period from December 23 - meaning people from up to three households can form "a bubble" allowing them to meet indoors. But Christmas mixing was branded a "terrible idea" yesterday by an Edinburgh-based academic who has advised the First Minister during the pandemic.Devi Sridhar, a professor of global public health at the University of Edinburgh, said: "Christmas mixing in the U.K.

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The Latest: S. Korea opening dozens of free virus test sites

COVID-19 vaccine shipments begin in historic US effort— Scientists focus on bats for clues to prevent next pandemic— After 110,000 virus deaths, U.S. nursing homes face vaccine fears— Trump says he’s nixing plan for early vaccine at White House___Follow AP’s coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/coronavirus-pandemic and https://apnews.com/UnderstandingtheOutbreak___HERE’S WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING:WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the country plans to open a travel bubble with Australia in the first quarter of next year.That would mean people traveling from Australia to New Zealand would no longer need to go into quarantine for two weeks upon arrival.

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Asia shares trend higher; Japan data offsets Wall St losses

“tankan” survey by the Bank of Japan, released Monday, showed business sentiment has improved sharply with expectations for a recovery from a year-long recession. The main measure of business conditions of large manufacturers rose to minus 10 from minus 27.

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Covid-19 vaccines would be available in India soon: Prakash Javadekar

coronavirus will be soon available in India, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar today said while speaking at International Coronavirus Short Film Festival. He further urged the people not to let their guard down before the second dose of the vaccine administered.

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A stock trader’s guide to the global covid vaccine rollout

Also read: Why your health plan premium is suddenly spikingThe world has never seen such a distribution puzzle -- it’s been called the “largest and most complex logistical exercise ever." Each of the vaccines nearing approval presents different challenges, from the ultra-cold chain required for Pfizer Inc.

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Fake covid-19 vaccines proliferating on dark web, says new research

covid vaccines are being sold on the dark web amid increasing reports of progress on vaccines worldwide, as per Checkpoint Research. The company found multiple cases where people claimed to sell vaccines in exchange for Bitcoins, making them harder to trace."When researchers communicated with one vendor, they offered to sell an unspecified Covid-19 vaccine for 0.01 BTC (around US$300), and claimed that 14 doses were required.

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US to start Pfizer covid vaccine inoculation from today: 10 points

These are the latest updates1)US President Donald Trump suggested late Sunday that senior White House officials would wait longer for COVID-19 vaccines hours after media outlets reported senior officials were to receive doses within 10 days.

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Donald Trump, top officials to be offered Covid-19 vaccine within days

coronavirus vaccine within days as part of a plan to ensure continuity in government amid the pandemic, people familiar with the effort said.The vaccinations will be offered to critical personnel in all three branches of government deemed essential, and could start as soon as Monday.

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Asia shares up as strong Japan data offsets Wall St losses

“tankan” survey by the Bank of Japan showed business sentiment has improved sharply with expectations for a recovery from a year-long recession. The main measure of business conditions of large manufacturers rose to minus 10 from minus 27.

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First Covid 19 vaccine shipments arrive in Canada

Also read: Why your health plan premium is suddenly spikingQuebec is expected to be the first province to administer the vaccine, saying it's prepared to start inoculating residents of two long-term care homes as early as Monday.More of Canada's initial 30,000 doses of the vaccine are expected to cross the border on Monday.The Canadian government recently amended its contract with Pfizer and BioNTech so that it would deliver up to 249,000 doses this month.Despite the arrival of the vaccine vials, Trudeau urged Canadians to continue to wear masks, avoid gatherings and to download a government app that lets users know if they've come in contact with those who have tested positive.“This is good news,″ Trudeau said.

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Canada’s coronavirus cases surpass 460K as first vaccine shipments arrive

coronavirus in Canada surpassed 460,000 amid news of the first shipment of the vaccine having arrived in the country Sunday.Social media posts from Canadian officials announced the arrival of the first flight carrying the Pfizer-BionNTech vaccine Sunday evening.“The first batch of doses of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in Canada,” reads a part of Prime Minister Trudeau’s tweet announcing the arrival of the first shipment.The first batch of doses of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in Canada. pic.twitter.com/xSvwkRROKo— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) December 14, 2020“This is good news.

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B.C. set to receive first COVID-19 vaccine shipment

Global’s Keith Baldrey has more on a shift in the hot spots for the province’s high number of COVID-19 cases and what we can expect from the vaccine rollout this week.

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Covid positive Anil Vij shifted to Rohtak's PGIMS, condition stable

Also read: Why your health plan premium is suddenly spiking"State Minister Anil Vij has been admitted to PGIMS Rohtak due to advance symptoms of COVID. His condition is stable.

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ICICI Securities' 9-stock portfolio to benefit from coronavirus vaccine

sectors which were most affected by the Covid-19 induced lockdown will now be the prime beneficiaries as the economy opens up and normalcy creeps in. Sectors including Tourism, Entertainment, Real Estate, Building Materials, Malls could see a bigger turnaround as coronavirus vaccine becomes a reality.

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'First world leader dies of Covid-19' after battling virus for four weeks

Covid-19 a month ago. Mr Dlamini, 52, had been hospitalised in neighbouring South Africa, the monarchy's government confirmed late on Sunday."Their Majesties have commanded that I inform the Nation of the sad and untimely passing away of His Excellency the Prime Minister Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini," Deputy Prime Minister Themba Masuku said in a statement."His Excellency passed on this afternoon while under medical care in a hospital in South Africa."Mr Dlamini was moved to South Africa on Dec.1, to "guide and fast track his recovery," from coronavirus.

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Canada’s 1st batch of coronavirus vaccines have arrived, Trudeau says

Canada’s 1st shipment of coronavirus vaccine to arrive Sunday evening The prime minister announced the arrival of Canada’s first shipment of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines in an Instagram post, alongside a picture of a plane and two Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers.A post shared by Justin Trudeau (@justinpjtrudeau)“The first batch of doses of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in Canada,” reads part of Trudeau’s post.“This is good news. But our fight against COVID-19 is not over.

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COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Alberta Wednesday

In a few days Alberta will being rolling out the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Priority will be given to acute care staff on the front lines of the pandemic. Nicole Stillger spoke with a nurse who has her appointment booked.

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First shipments of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine rollout across U.S.

The first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine are now being distributed to hospitals across the United States. As Jennifer Johnson reports, the vaccine can’t come fast enough, as hundreds of thousands of new infections are reported each day.

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In his first NFL start, rookie Hurts leads Eagles over Saints 24-21

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 13: Running back Miles Sanders #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after rushing for a fourth quarter touchdown against the New Orleans Saints at Lincoln Financial Field on December 13, 2020 in Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA - There were no rookie jitters for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who handled the New Orleans Saints' top-ranked defense in Sunday's 24-21 win. After unseating Carson Wentz in the second half of last week's loss to the Green Back Packers, Hurts brought an energy the Eagles had been lacking in 2020.

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Decline in business trips could impact future air travel prices

Despite a COVID-19 vaccine in motion, fewer business trips will likely cost airlines billions of dollars within the next year. As Redmond Shannon reports, some predict corporate air travel will never return to pre-COVID levels, which could make flying more expensive for the rest of us.

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Quebec care homes set to begin COVID-19 vaccinations early this week

The first shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine are slated to arrive in Canada on Sunday evening. As Global’s Phil Carpenter reports, Quebec plans to begin vaccinating residents of two long-term care centres, Maimonides in Montreal and Saint-Antoine in Quebec City, possibly as early as Monday.

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Glynn explains how Covid vaccines were developed so quickly

The Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ronan Glynn, has moved to reassure people over the speed at which vaccines for Covid-19 have been developed.

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First batch of vaccines sent out across U.S., including in Florida

After the FDA and the CDC approved a new COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, the first shipments now are heading to Florida, including to Advent Health Orlando.Hospital leaders and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis say the state is ready as video of FedEx planes were seen sending out the first batch of vaccinations across the U.S.

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Alberta sets sombre new record Sunday with 22 COVID-19 deaths announced

#COVID19AB update. There are 1,717 new cases with 20,562 active cases.

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Coronavirus: Toronto and Ottawa to begin COVID-19 vaccinations Tuesday

Ontario will begin its first COVID-19 vaccinations on Tuesday as 30,000 doses make their way across the country with health-care workers first in line.

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White House staffers to be among first to get COVID-19 vaccine

FILE - North Facade of the White House, in Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States of America, 19th century. (Getty Images)WASHINGTON - Some White House officials who work in close proximity to President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence will be offered coronavirus vaccines as soon as this week, while its public distribution is limited to front-line health workers and people in nursing homes and long-term care facilities.Two people familiar with the matter confirmed that the newly approved vaccine from Pfizer will be made available to those who work in close quarters with the nation’s top elected officials.

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Coronavirus: UPS Healthcare president calls arrival of vaccine ‘magical moment’

UPS Healthcare President Wes Wheeler spoke Sunday about how the company will be involved in distribution of the COVID-19 Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, calling it a “magical moment’ when the plane carrying the product arrived in Louisville, Ky.

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Trump, top White House officials to receive coronavirus vaccine in coming days: reports

Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and other top U.S. officials will be offered the newly approved COVID-19 vaccine within the coming days as part of a plan aimed at ensuring the continuity of government, according to a source familiar with the plans as well as reporting from New York Times and Associated Press.Essential personnel at the White House and certain officials in all three branches of government were to be vaccinated within the next 10 days, said a Reuters source.

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Some in White House getting early access to COVID-19 vaccine

WASHINGTON – Some White House officials who work in close proximity to President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence will be offered coronavirus vaccines as soon as this week, while its public distribution is limited to front-line health workers and people in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Two people familiar with the matter confirmed that the newly approved vaccine from Pfizer will be made available to those who work in close quarters with the nation's top elected officials.

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Offset Says He Will Not Take The COVID Vaccine Once It's Available: 'I Don't Trust It'

Offset is pretty cut and dry with his opinion on this one: as it stands now, he will not be taking the COVID-19 vaccine once it becomes available to the American public.

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Oxford vaccine professor leads warnings about the relaxation of coronavirus restrictions over Christmas

direct to your inboxThe professor who led research into the University of Oxford's Covid-19 vaccination has issued a dire warning about the possible impact of the relaxation of coronavirus restrictions over Christmas.Sarah Gilbert joined NHS bosses in expressing fears about a third wave of the pandemic in the new year, just as Germany announced a hard lockdown because of record numbers of cases and deaths there.Although cases are falling in Tier 3 Greater Manchester, the infection rate for England is rising and soaring in Tier 2 London where schools in Greenwich have been asked to close from Monday to tackle a worrying spike in cases.Restrictions are due to be relaxed across the UK between December 23 and 27 to allow families to form

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Orlando pediatrician answers coronavirus vaccine questions

ORLANDO, Fla. – As we wait for the first shipments of the coronavirus vaccine to arrive in Central Florida, the next hurdle will be distributing doses and building trust that it’s safe.[TRENDING: States will start getting COVID-19 vaccine Monday | Florida’s Keyontae Johnson collapses on court| 2020 pop culture wrap]Orlando pediatrician Dr. Candice Jones joined anchor Justin Warmoth on “The Weekly on ClickOrlando.com” to answer some of the most popular questions people have about the vaccine.Watch “The Weekly” every Sunday at 7:30 a.m.

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What to Expect after Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine

COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you from getting COVID-19. You may have some side effects, which are normal signs that your body is building protection.

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CDC approves Pfizer/BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine, allowing U.S. to administer the drug

This is a developing story. This story was reported from Los Angeles.

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A look at how many coronavirus vaccines Canada will receive, and when

COVID-19 vaccine are on their way to Canada after receiving approval from Health Canada earlier this week, with doses expected to land within the country’s borders by Sunday night.Here’s a closer look at how many doses of novel coronavirus vaccines Canada is set to receive, and when.

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Canada’s 1st shipment of coronavirus vaccine to arrive Sunday evening

COVID-19 vaccine are slated to arrive in Canada later Sunday.The Public Health Agency of Canada says some of the 30,000 initial doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will begin to touch down for transport to 14 distribution sites across the country starting Sunday evening, with more crossing the border via plane and truck Monday.

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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ Interim Recommendation for Use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine — United States, December 2020

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Importance of COVID-19 Vaccination for Residents of Long-term Care Facilities

recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), an independent panel of medical and public health experts, CDC recommends residents of long-term care facilities be included among those offered the first supply of COVID-19 vaccines.Making sure LTCF residents can receive COVID-19 vaccination as soon as vaccines are available will help save the lives of those who are most at risk of dying from COVID-19. According to ACIP’s recommendations, long-term care facility residents include adults who reside in facilities that provide a range of services, including medical and personal care, to persons who are unable to live independently.

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Post Vaccine Considerations for Healthcare Personnel

Preliminary dataexternal icon from mRNA COVID-19 vaccine trials indicate that most systemic post-vaccination signs and symptoms are mild to moderate in severity, occur within the first three days of vaccination (the day of vaccination and following two days, with most occurring the day after vaccination), resolve within 1-2 days of onset, and are more frequent and severe following the second dose and among younger persons compared to those who are older (>55 years).

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Fire inside Wild Florida animal enclosure kills one snake

KENANSVILLE, Fla. – A snake enclosure caught on fire Sunday at Wild Florida Airboats & Gator Park.The wildlife attraction in Kenansville, offers airboat tours, close encounters with gators and a drive-through safari.According to the Osceola County Fire Department, crews from multiple departments responded to fire inside the serpentarium.Images from Osceola County Fire Rescue and EMS show bright orange flames and smoke coming from behind the wooden walls of the park.[TRENDING: States will start getting COVID-19 vaccine Monday | Florida’s Keyontae Johnson collapses on court| 2020 pop culture wrap]Officials said no one was injured and the fire has been extinguished.Images after the fire show the area charred, with surrounding trees burned and

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Manitoba government receives 100K calls for COVID-19 vaccine appointments

Manitoba announces initial plan for COVID-19 vaccine rollout Since opening Saturday, the booking service has received more than 100,000 phone calls and some callers were screened out as they did not meet eligibility criteria.Right now there are only 900 appointments available and even with so many calls, the vast majority were ineligible and still about half of the spots remain for eligible health-care providers to book.The first priority group to receive COVID-19 immunizations in Manitoba are health-care workers whose work involves direct contact with patients and who meet one of these other criteria:So far there is no date set for when the public can start getting the vaccine.

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