COVID-19 vaccine doses for everyone who wants a shot by the fall, a new poll suggests.Fifty-six per cent of respondents are confident the federal government can buy enough vaccine to ensure inoculation for those who seek it by September, according to an online survey by Leger and the Association for Canadian Studies.Canadians on both coasts and in Quebec were optimistic about their provinces’ rollout plans as well as that of the feds.

Respondents in Ontario and the Prairies were more skeptical, with just one in three Albertans expressing faith in their government’s delivery scheme.

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Rapid Covid tests sell out in Germany on first day

coronavirus tests to go on sale nationwide, with stocks selling out within hours.Rival discounter Lidl meanwhile saw its website crash after it started offering at-home testing kits for sale online."We want to assure anyone who left empty-handed that new stocks are coming in the next days," an Aldi spokesman told the Bild newspaper.The German government is relying heavily on rapid tests to steer country through the next phase of the pandemic as citizens tire of coronavirus shutdowns but the pace of vaccinations remains sluggish.From Monday, all Germans will be entitled to one free rapid test a week, carried out by a professional at pharmacies or designated testing centres.Several manufacturers have also received regulatory approval for DIY

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Piers Morgan films himself getting Covid vaccine: 'Working with Susanna Reid more painful'

He said: "So, here I am. I'm about to have my AstraZeneca jab - I'm that old."The doctor here, Tim, is going to be adminstrating.

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New Covid strains ‘very unlikely’ to stop return to normality this summer, expert says

A top scientist has said mutant strains of coronavirus are "very unlikely" to stop the UK having a normal summer.

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20 million Covid vaccine doses to 20 countries under COVAX

More than 20 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been provided to 20 countries under COVAX (COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access), the World Health Organization (WHO) announced yesterday.

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Covid drug 80 times more potent than given to Donald Trump in test

Covid-19 that its developers say will be 80 times more potent than the one given to former US President Donald Trump in his most critical days in hospital last year.The therapy is derived from the blood of people who’ve recovered from Covid, and relies on 453 different antibodies. It will also be administered as a single shot rather than a drawn-out infusion, which has been the norm for similar drugs.

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Nitin Gadkari receives first dose of Covid-19 vaccine in Nagpur

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The Latest: Dalai Lama receives coronavirus vaccine

DHARMSALA, India — The Dalai Lama, the 85-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader, has received the first shot of the coronavirus vaccine at a hospital in the north Indian hill town of Dharmsala.

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Ethiopia to receive 2.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from COVAX

COVID-19 vaccines from COVAX on Sunday morning, said the country's Federal Ministry of Health on Friday."The ministry is making detailed plans and preparation for the introduction of this COVID-19 vaccine for prioritized population groups in a phase-based approach," the ministry said in a press statement. "The vaccination program will be launched in the coming few weeks."Ethiopia expects to eventually secure a total of 9 million doses, which the East African country hopes will be used to vaccinate up to 20% of its population.COVAX, an international vaccine campaign co-led by the World Health Organization and its partners, aims to speed up the development, production and fair distribution of new COVID-19 vaccines.

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TVS Motor to cover cost of covid-19 jabs for all its employees

vaccines to around 35,000 employees and their immediate family members in the coming months. The Venu Srinivasan led company will bear the entire cost of the entire vaccination process.With this decision, TVS Motor Co.

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Covid vaccination gains pace in India, nearly 15 lakh vaccinated in a day

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Covid-19 pill shows promise in preliminary testing

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Vaxi Taxi targets vaccine anxiety as UK minority uptake lags

LONDON – The Vaxi Taxi was a godsend for Leslie Reid.

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'We've been called heroes but no-one will help us': Couple who work on Covid-19 frontline fear they can't afford to keep their baby

direct to your inboxA couple who work on the Covid-19 frontline say they are faced with the heartbreaking decision about whether they can afford to have their unborn baby.Both of them have worked as theatre assistants at hospitals in Greater Manchester during the pandemic, and receive £17,000 a year before tax.After paying for rent and bills on their two bedroom house in Gorton, they are left with just £100 to pay for food, clothes and other necessities.The couple, who have asked for their identity to remain anonymous, say they often go without food so that their two young children can eat.Now, they are expecting their third child.After being rejected for Universal Credit, the couple now have to make the agonising decision about whether

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Covid-19 vaccination is the beacon of hope

The worst of the third wave of Covid-19 has now passed. The enemy is receding. But the danger is not gone. The task now is to avoid a fresh onslaught, in the months to come.

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Speedy variants power virus surge sweeping Europe

MILAN – The virus swept through a nursery school and an adjacent elementary school in the Milan suburb of Bollate with amazing speed. In a matter of just days, 45 children and 14 staff members had tested positive.

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Govt balancing vaccine supplies and public demands

Politicians have been gripped by the vaccine jitters this week as nerves falter over the rollout.

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Scientists discover ‘space hurricane’ over North Pole

A group of scientists from China’s Shandong University have discovered a so-called “space hurricane” over the North Pole by piecing together satellite data from 2014, according to findings published in Nature Communications.

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Covid-19: Multilayer masks most effective at preventing aerosol generation, says IISc study

BENGALURU : Multilayer masks are most effective at preventing aerosol generation, says a new study conducted by a team led by researchers at Bengaluru-based Indian Institute of Science (IISc).The study was carried out in collaboration with scientists in UC San Diego and University of Toronto Engineering.According to IISc, when a person coughs, large droplets (>200 microns) hit the inner surface of a mask at a high speed, penetrate the mask fabric and break up or "atomise" into smaller droplets, which have a greater chance of aerosolisation and thereby carrying viruses like SARS-CoV-2 with them.Using a high-speed camera, the team closely tracked individual cough-like droplets impinging on single, double and multi-layered masks, and noted the

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Dalai Lama gets first shot of Covid vaccine in Dharamshala

https://t.co/CR2Pem2osOThe Central Tibetan Administration's (CTA) had requested the state and central government to make arrangements for the spiritual leader's vaccination nearly two months ago, Palden, the Health Secretary of the CTA told ANI on Wednesday.There are currently 589 active COVID-19 cases in Himachal Pradesh, as per the union health ministry. As many as 57,428 recoveries and 997 deaths have been reported in the state so far.The second phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive to inoculate people above 60 years and those over 45 with comorbidities against the coronavirus commenced on March 1.

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California OKs reopening of ball parks, Disneyland

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California has cleared a path for fans to hit the stands at opening-day baseball games and return to Disneyland nearly a year after coronavirus restrictions shuttered major entertainment spots.

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Coronavirus: Canada approves single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine

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What you need to know as Toronto, Peel head into grey zone

On Monday, Toronto and Peel will be heading into grey zone and retailers will be open for in person shopping for the first time in months. Erica Vella has details.

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Canada adds 3,370 COVID-19 cases as country approves 4th vaccine

COVID-19 on Friday as the country approved its fourth coronavirus vaccine for use — the Johnson & Johnson shot.News of the approval comes as the country’s total caseload grew to 881,766 on Friday, of which 829,045 have since recovered. Another 41 deaths were reported by health authorities as well, raising Canada’s death toll from the pandemic to 22,192.

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PM Modi's photo from Covid vaccine certificates must be removed, Election Commission tells Centre

Follow poll code provisions in letter and spiritFollowing the complaint, the EC has asked the health ministry to follow the provisions of the poll code in letter and spirit.In a letter to the health ministry, the poll panel is learnt to have referred to certain provisions of the model code, which bar the use of advertisement at the cost of the public exchequer.As per a PTI report, the EC has not referred to any individual or personalities but has asked the health ministry to follow the provisions of the model code in letter and spirit.The Centre has been asked to adopt a system so that the Prime Minister's photo does not appear on Covid-19 vaccine certificates in poll-bound states.However, the vaccine jab certificates can carry PM Modi's

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Police: Man found dead in pool of blood inside burning home in Somerton

NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA - Police say a 62-year-old man was found dead in a pool of blood inside a burning Somerton home.A neighbor made the discovery on the 11000 Greiner Road Friday around 7 p.m.Fire department officials say they found two separate fires on the second floor and basement. They were eventually able to put them out a half hour later.The investigation is going.This is a developing story.

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California to let Disneyland, Major League Baseball reopen

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California on Friday lifted some coronavirus restrictions on outdoor sports and entertainment venues, clearing the way for fans to attend games on Major League Baseball’s opening day and for theme parks like Disneyland to reopen for the first time in more than a year.

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Number vaccinated in Ireland expected to pass 500,000 this weekend

The number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered to people in Ireland is expected to pass the milestone of half a million this weekend as the roll-out continues.

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Dentists, teachers, bus drivers want Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in B.C.

B.C. to prioritize COVID-19 outbreaks and clusters with first doses of AstraZeneca vaccine Education staff have had the second-highest number of COVID-19 claims accepted by WorkSafeBC, behind only health-care workers, and teachers have faced challenging conditions, Mooring said.“It’s been a very difficult and stressful environment for teachers in B.C.,” she said Friday.“Teachers have not, from the very start, been satisfied with the preventative measures that have been in place in classrooms.

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Coronavirus: Chaotic scene at Newmarket COVID-19 vaccination site prompts change

COVID-19 vaccination site on this week, local officials came together to pinpoint what went wrong and how to fix it.On Thursday, seniors over the age of 80 attempted to get their vaccinations at the Ray Twinney Recreation Complex. Instead, many endured lengthy waits in bone-chilling temperatures.“There had to be hundreds lined up outside,” recalled 84-year-old Crawford Heritage.He accompanied his wife to her appointment that day.

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COVID-19 vaccination sites in Orlando could see big crowds this weekend

ORLANDO, Fla. – With more people eligible for vaccines, crowds are expected to increase at area vaccination sites this weekend.

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Injured Booker won't play in All-Star Game, Conley replaces

PHOENIX – Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker won't play in the NBA All-Star Game this weekend because of a mild sprain in his left knee, opening up space for Utah's Mike Conley to make his first All-Star appearance.

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Coronavirus: Ontario doctors ‘frustrated’ by Ford government’s vaccine rollout plan

COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan, as their clinics continue to be flooded with phone calls from patients asking for details about inoculation.“The staff is being overwhelmed by it,” said Dr. Yoel Abells from his Toronto clinic on Eglinton Avenue West.“There’s tremendous frustration amongst doctors, there’s uncertainty about communication issue, there’s uncertainty about what to tell patients, and the impact of that is more than just on us.

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Health Canada approves Johnson & Johnson jab

Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 shot has been approved for use in Canada, the fourth shot in the country’s vaccine arsenal.

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Health Canada approves Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Global’s Keith Baldrey has more on how Health Canada’s approval of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will impact B.C.’s COVID-19 immunization plan.

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UK 'well-equipped' to stay ahead of Covid variants, says top scientist

A top scientist says the UK is "well-equipped" to stay ahead of Covid variants amid hopes for a better summer.

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Quebec cancer patients frustrated with wait for COVID-19 vaccine

Quebec’s COVID-19 vaccine strategy prioritizes people based on age rather than medical conditions. But as Amanda Jelowicki explains, doctors and patients say that needs to change, and are pushing the province to take action.

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Concerns over second vaccine dose timing and cancelled clinics

Some B.C. seniors say they were shocked and surprised when their planned COVID-19 vaccination clinics were cancelled, some with just hours notice, following the province’s change to the timeline between shots. Richard Zussman reports.

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Dr. Bonnie Henry apologizes for ‘bad communications’ with people whose 2nd vaccine dose was cancelled

COVID-19 vaccine were cancelled in the province.The vaccinations were pushed back until the summer after the province announced plans to extend the gap between first and second vaccine doses from 42 days to 112 days. Leading B.C.

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Coronavirus: Should food processing workers get vaccine priority?

COVID-19 crisis edges into a second year, the food processing industry wants provinces to include plant workers in the next phase of vaccinations.After a two-week shutdown, the Olymel pork processing plant in Red Deer, Alta., resumed operations Thursday.

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Dolly Parton, 75, receives Moderna COVID-19 vaccine after pledging $1M to help fund trials

Dolly Parton announced on Tuesday that she has received her first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, which was developed with help from her $1million donation early last year.The 75-year-old country music icon posted a picture of herself getting the injection, with a caption that read, 'Dolly gets a dose of her own medicine', singing 'vaccine, vaccine' to the tune of her hit 'Jolene' beforehand.She received the shot from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the research center which received the million-dollar donation from the '9 to 5' singer last April, as she called on 'all of you cowards out there' to book an appointment for a jab.Parton learned that her money was used to develop the shot in November when she was listedas one of

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Covid vaccine shipment from India’s Serum Institute won't hurt poor nations: UK

LONDON : Britain's vaccines minister on Friday dismissed suggestions that the country was getting key COVID-19 jabs intended for poorer countries, insisting that 10 million doses coming from India were always intended for distribution in the UK.Nadhim Zahawi, in an interview with The Associated Press, confirmed reports that the Serum Institute of India, one of the world's largest vaccine makers, would be sending doses of the vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca to the UK.Non-governmental organizations such as Medecins Sans Frontieres have raised concerns that shipments from the Serum Institute would reduc supplies to developing countries.

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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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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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