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U.S. senators want social media to be held liable for spreading health misinformation

How conspiracy theorists are using a CDC database to spread misinformation and fear “These are some of the biggest, richest companies in the world and they must do more to prevent the spread of deadly vaccine misinformation,” Klobuchar said.The bill quotes a study from the Center for Countering Digital Hate that found social media platforms failed to act on 95% of coronavirus-related disinformation reported to them.Kevin Martin, a vice president of public policy at Facebook, said the company supports reforming Section 230.“We believe clarification on the difficult and urgent questions about health related misinformation would be helpful and look forward to working with Congress and the industry as we consider options for reform.”The

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COVID-19: Playland to host pop-up vaccine clinic amid push for more 1st doses

COVID-19 vaccine are being encouraged to stop by a pop-up immunization clinic outside the Playland amusement park on Saturday.The clinic is a part of Vancouver Coastal Health’s efforts to “take vaccine to meet people where they are” in the community, amid flat-lining first dose numbers across the province. COVID-19: B.C.

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Concerns raised over travel based on type of COVID-19 vaccine received

Leisure international travellers will be allowed in starting Sept. 7 — without having to quarantine — if they have been vaccinated with one of the four vaccines approved by Health Canada: Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca or Johnson & Johnson.However, there are millions of people around the world who have been vaccinated with other vaccines not yet approved in this country.

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Olympics 2021: Jill Biden arrives in Tokyo, meets prime minister

TOKYO - Jill Biden embarked on her first solo international trip as first lady, leading a U.S. delegation to the Olympic Games in Tokyo, where the coronavirus is surging and COVID-19 infections have climbed to a six-month high.She arrived in Tokyo on Thursday, and her schedule includes dinner with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and his wife, Mariko Suga, at Akasaka Palace.

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Slam Dunk Festival shares COVID entry requirements for 2021 event

Slam Dunk Festival organisers have shared an update on what entry requirements will be required for this year’s event as a result of the coronavirus crisis.The North edition of the event, held at Temple Newsam in Leeds will take place on September 4, while Slam Dunk South in Hatfield Park, Hertfordshire will take place on September 5.Headliners for the festival will be Sum 41 and Don Broco, with other names on the bill including Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, Alkaline Trio, Funeral For A Friend, While She Sleeps, Comeback Kid, The Story So Far, We Are The In Crowd, NOFX and more.Slam Dunk is usually held in May but the festival pushed back its schedule so it could be in line with the recent reopening of live events following ‘freedom

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Science advisory table proposes COVID-19 vaccine certificates for Ontario

Experts say vaccine certificates would help speed up reopening of economy, prevent lockdowns and incentivize vaccination. But the Ontario Ministry of Health doesn’t seem likely to take the advice. Mark Carcasole reports.

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Winnipeg Goldeyes announce return to Shaw Park

COVID-19, the team said Thursday they’ve been given the green light to play ball in front of fans in Winnipeg this season, and pending a final review, that’s exactly what they plan to do. Winnipeg Goldeyes moving to Jackson, Tenn., temporarily “The Winnipeg Goldeyes are ecstatic to finally return to home,” said Goldeyes’ owner, and former Winnipeg mayor, Sam Katz in a release.“We are grateful to the government and health authorities for allowing us a path to host games at Shaw Park.

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CDC director: Hospitals ‘reaching capacity in some areas’ as COVID-19 cases rise

WASHINGTON - Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr.

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2-dose vaccine series may be offered to those previously infected with COVID-19: NACI

COVID-19 vaccine for individuals who have been previously infected with the coronavirus.The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) updated its recommendations Thursday, saying that “a complete series of a COVID-19 vaccine may be offered to individuals who have had confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection.” Data in favour of mixing COVID-19 vaccines, but long-term effects unknown: experts In making the recommendation, the advisory panel took into consideration data from real-world studies.

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COVID-19: Three new cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka

‘Vaccine certificates’ may speed up reopening, incentivize vaccination: Ontario science table Two of the new cases are in Barrie, while one is in Springwater. The case in Springwater is travel-related, while the rest are all still under investigation.Meanwhile, 67.9 per cent of the region’s population has received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while 50.8 per cent has received both necessary doses.

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COVID-19: MLHU would support mandatory vaccination at Western University

Middlesex-London Health Unit says it would support a mandatory vaccination policy at Western University, should the university wish to implement such a policy.Western announced in May that it is requiring students living in residence to have at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine before they arrive on campus, but the university’s faculty union wants the policy to extend further. COVID-19: Faculty union seeks vaccine mandate at Western University “We know through other programs in Canada and across the world that mandatory vaccination policies do increase vaccine uptake.

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Pfizer vaccine 88% effective against delta variant, study finds

LOS ANGELES - As the delta variant continues to cause a surge in COVID-19 infections globally, a new study revealed that two doses of the Pfizer vaccine are 88% effective against the highly contagious strain.According to the study published in the New England Journal of Medicine Wednesday, researchers identified variants through sequencing, with more than 38,000 linked sequenced tests analyzed over the course of the study period.The scientists then estimated the effectiveness of vaccination against symptomatic disease caused by the delta variant or the predominant strain over the period that the delta variant began circulating.Researchers found with the Pfizer vaccine, the effectiveness of two doses was 93.7% among people with the alpha

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White House announces new COVID-19 funds

Today the Biden administration announced sweeping new funding aimed at beating back COVID-19 in vulnerable communities, including congregate living settings, and infusing rural health clinics with resources to help spread vaccination education.

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Delta-driven COVID-19 surges worsen in parts of Asia

A number of Asian countries, especially in the southeast, reported more daily highs for COVID-19 cases, as global health officials continue their push for more equitable vaccine distribution to beat back the pandemic.

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With school year fast approaching, the push is on to vaccinate London students aged 12-17

COVID-19 before they start returning to class.The Thames Valley District School Board issued a reminder to parents and guardians Thursday saying that students aged 12 to 17 must receive their first COVID-19 shot by Saturday to ensure they’ll be fully vaccinated by the time school starts.“Vaccination is not mandatory to attend school in the Middlesex-London region, but it’s so important,” said Dr.

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Vaccine certificates ‘not an easy thing’ to issue according to Hamilton emergency operations boss

vaccine certificate by the province’s science table would “not be an easy thing” to facilitate at a municipal level.Paul Johnson, who’s set to become the deputy city manager of community and social services for Toronto, told Global News the legal elements of the medical experts recent proof-of-vaccination idea for Ontario would be difficult to manage in ways too numerous to mention.“I think people feel that a vaccine passport would pretty easy. Just create an app, download this, and away you go.

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COVID-19 outbreaks among unvaccinated NFL players could lead to forfeited games

NFL teams have been warned they could forfeit a game due to a COVID-19 outbreak among non-vaccinated players, and players on both teams wouldn’t get paid that week.“As we learned last year, we can play a full season if we maintain a firm commitment to adhering to our health and safety protocols and to making needed adjustments in response to changing conditions,” Commissioner Roger Goodell said Thursday in a memo sent to clubs that was obtained by The Associated Press.Goodell says the league doesn’t not anticipate adding a 19th week to accommodate games that can’t be rescheduled within 18-week regular season.

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Manitoba reports 56 new COVID-19 cases, 1 additional death

COVID-19 infections and say another person with the virus has died.The latest victim is a man in his 30s from the Southern Health region, according to a provincial release sent out Thursday.

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China rejects WHO plan for study of coronavirus origin

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Rolling average number of new COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region falls below 20

COVID-19 as the average number of new cases continues to decline.After reporting 12 new cases on Tuesday and Wednesday, the agency reported a further 18 on Thursday, bringing the total number of cases in the area to 18,241.

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Zara McDermott's Covid vaccine appointment cancelled after sharing NHS number online

Zara McDermott has revealed that her second appointment for her coronavirus vaccine has been cancelled after she shared her NHS number online. On Thursday, the Made In Chelsea star revealed she had received her first Covid jab and proudly shared her vaccine report card, which had her NHS number written on it.

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Clearer messaging needed on COVID-19 vaccination in Beauce region, local mayor says

COVID-19 vaccination.The health authority for the region south of Quebec City says 65 per cent of residents in the Beauce-Sartigan municipality are vaccinated with one dose and 66 per cent of residents in the Robert-Cliche area have had one shot. That’s compared with a provincewide first-dose rate of 83.2 per cent.Jonathan V.

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Study: 2 COVID vaccine doses much more effective than 1 against Delta

COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness for one dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech or the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine against the Delta variant (B1617.2) was much lower compared with one-dose effectiveness against the Alpha variant (B117), according to a UK study yesterday in the New England Journal of Medicine. Two doses, however, narrowed the gap.

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COVID-19: Middlesex-London Health Unit reports 7 cases, 10 recoveries

On Thursday, the Middlesex-London Health Unit reported seven COVID-19 cases and 10 recoveries, bringing the total case count to 12,720 with 53 active cases, 12,438 recoveries, and 229 deaths locally.The most recent death involved a partially vaccinated woman in her 80s reported July 15.

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Further support for Group 3 vaccination appointments

An 0800 number will be launched today, allowing people in group 3 who haven’t yet received an invitation to have their COVID-19 vaccination to make an appointment.

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EU lists rare nerve disorder as side-effect of J&J Covid vaccine

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Death rates surge in Southeast Asia as COVID-19 spreads

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Indonesia has converted nearly its entire oxygen production to medical use just to meet the demand from COVID-19 patients struggling to breathe. Overflowing hospitals in Malaysia had to resort to treating patients on the floor.

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DeSantis says there will be no mask mandates in Florida schools

FORT PIERCE, Fla. - As COVID-19 cases are again on the rise across the country, this time due to the delta variant, some are calling for masks to be made mandatory once more in school classrooms. But Florida Gov.

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Harris expects vaccines for 16-17 age group by 'early August'

The Minister for Further and Higher Education expects the vaccine portal for 16 to 17-year-olds to open in "early August".

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Eric Clapton says he won't play at venues where coronavirus vaccine proof is required

Eric Clapton has said he will not perform at any venues that require attendees to prove that they have received their full vaccination from the coronavirus. The musician and outspoken vaccine skeptic issued a statement that was highly critical of U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement that vaccine passes would be required to enter nightclubs and other live performance venues in light of increasing coronavirus cases.

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India discussing Covid vaccine import with various countries: MEA

vaccination programme has been continuing at a rapid pace. To supplement production, we have been in touch with the various partners regarding the possibility of import of vaccines," said ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi during a weekly briefing.

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COVID-19 breakthrough cases: What are they?

not a cause for alarm.COVID-19 vaccines work by teaching the body to recognize the virus. So if you’re exposed to it after vaccination, your immune system should be ready to spring into action and fight it.In studies, the two-dose COVID-19 vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna were around 95% effective at preventing illness, while the one-shot Johnson & Johnson shot was 72% effective, though direct comparisons are difficult.

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COVID-19 vaccine certificates could speed up reopening: Ontario science table

Ontario’s science table says some kind of vaccine certificate could help with speeding up reopening in the province. Brittany Rosen has the latest details.

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Ohio’s chief medical officer says it’s 'when, not if' unvaccinated get COVID-19

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio’s medical chief issued a warning on Wednesday regarding the spread of the delta variant of the coronavirus, saying it’s "just a matter of time" before an unvaccinated person becomes infected. Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, the Ohio Department of Health’s chief medical officer, held a news conference to provide facts and answer questions about COVID-19 vaccines and the current state of the pandemic.

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CDC: 'No intention of changing' mask guidance 'at this time'

ATLANTA - COVID-19 cases are climbing in the United States, but the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicated it is not likely to reimpose its policy of requiring masks for everyone "at this time."In May, the CDC issued guidance that said vaccinated people could go without masks in most settings.

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COVID-19: N.B. reporting 1 new case, ‘thousands’ of vaccination appointments available

COVID-19: N.B. marks 2 weeks to final reopening target “Access to vaccines has never been easier in our province than it is right now,” Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr.

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Covid vaccine doses administered in India cross 42 crore, says health ministry

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Eric Clapton refuses to play at venues that require vaccination proof

Eric Clapton says he will not play at any venue that requires attendees to provide proof of vaccination in his latest effort to oppose COVID-19 health precautions.Clapton, 76, says he will not perform on “any stage where there is a discriminated audience present,” according to a statement he released on Telegram.“Unless there is provision made for all people to attend, I reserve the right to cancel the show,” he said. China reports its first human death from rare monkey B virus Clapton was directly responding to U.K.

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Is the next Covid-19 game changer a pill?

What’s the importance of antivirals and how can they help us in managing the pandemic?

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More than half of European adults fully vaccinated

The EU has said 200 million Europeans had been fully vaccinated, more than half of the adult population but still short of a 70% target it had set for the summer.

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Supermarkets want vaccinated and Covid negative staff back to work amid 'pingdemic'

Scotland causing speculation over the impact of Brexit, Covid-19 case and the 'pingdemic'. One shopper visited a Tesco in Glasgow and saw empty shelves for the first time since last year and said: "This is giving me start of pandemic flashbacks." Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Co-Op and Lidl are just some of the stores that have responded to the complaints from customers, with essential items missing from the weekly shop.

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What is a Covid-19 vaccine 'breakthrough' case?

COVID-19 vaccines work by teaching the body to recognize the virus. So if you’re exposed to it after vaccination, your immune system should be ready to spring into action and fight it.

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Osheaga returning in the fall with all-Canadian headliners

OSHEAGA ‘Get Together.’The outdoor festival will be taking over Parc Jean-Drapeau from Oct. 1 to 3 and showcasing an all-Canadian line up.Headliners include Montreal singer-songwriter Charlotte Cardin, Jessie Reyez and local rock band Half Moon Run.According to organizers, about a dozen shows or concerts will be hitting the stage each day.

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Biden says pandemic goes on for unvaccinated, shots 'gigantically important'

CINCINNATI - President Joe Biden on Wednesday urged Americans to get inoculated against COVID-19 as the U.S. vaccination rate slows while the spread of the delta variant has led to a surge in infections around the country.Biden spoke during a televised town hall in Cincinnati, saying the pandemic has turned largely into a problem for those who are still refusing to get vaccinated."We have a pandemic for those who haven’t gotten the vaccination — it’s that basic, that simple," he said on the CNN town hall. U.S.

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Matt Damon calls out Facebook for coronavirus vaccine misinformation amid rising cases

Matt Damon spoke out against vaccine hesitancy and misinformation amid a rise in coronavirus cases sweeping across the United States. With the highly contagious delta variant spreading rapidly, cases in the U.S. are up around 70% over the last week, hospital admissions have climbed about 36% and deaths rose by 26%, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.

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Tokyo new COVID-19 cases near 2,000 a day before Olympics open

TOKYO - Tokyo hit another six-month high in new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, one day before the Olympics begin, as worries grow of a worsening of infections during the Games.Thursday’s 1,979 new cases are the highest since 2,044 were recorded on Jan. 15.Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who is determined to hold the Olympics, placed Tokyo under a state of emergency on July 12, but daily cases have sharply increased since then.The emergency measures, which largely involve a ban on alcohol sales and shorter hours for restaurants and bars, are to last until Aug.

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CDC: Over 40% of COVID-19-related hospitalizations are patients 18-49

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Matt Damon Talks COVID-19 Vaccine, Urges People ‘To Trust Science More Than Something You Read On Facebook’

Matt Damon is speaking out about how important it is to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

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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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