The total is made up of 293,638 first doses and 141,345 second doses. By Saturday, 49,809 people aged 85 years and older had received their first vaccine dose.

The HSE had promised to deliver around 100,000 vaccines last week, from Monday to Sunday. The figures show that from Monday to Saturday, it had delivered 77,557 doses.

Meanwhile, differences remain between the official data published by the HSE and by the European Centre for Disease Control on Ireland's vaccination progress.

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Lorraine Kelly baffles fans after confirming her real name while getting Covid jab

Lorraine Kelly is a household name thanks to her namesake ITV show, but the presenter officially goes by a different moniker.The host, 61, got her Covid vaccine last Friday, and to mark the occasion, she shared a picture of her registration card for the jab.However, the name listed on the card wasn’t Lorraine Kelly, but rather, Lorraine Smith.In her Twitter caption, she wrote: "Vaccinated! So relieved! Easy peasy - didn’t feel a thing - thanks so much to all the cheery volunteers and NHS staff who made it SO simple!!"Please please get vaccinated!! We are so lucky to have the opportunity Xxx."Fans took to the comment section below to remark over her unexpected change in surname, surprised to learn her real name.One wrote: "I had no idea your

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Germany plans aggressive Covid-19 vaccine rollout after slow start

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Lorraine Kelly surprises fans by revealing her real name after showing off coronavirus vaccination card

LORRAINE Kelly surprised fans by revealing her real name on her coronavirus vaccination card. The TV star held up the ticket showing she had the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab alongside her true name - 'Lorraine Smith'.

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Lorraine Kelly baffles fans with real name on Coronavirus vaccine card

Lorraine Kelly left fans scratching their head after she posted a picture of her coronavirus vaccine card.

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Covid-19: Singapore to start vaccinating migrant workers

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Liberals widen lead over Conservatives as new COVID-19 vaccine shipments arrive: poll

COVID-19 vaccine arrive, according to a new poll.Ipsos polling done exclusively for Global News found that should an federal election be held, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s Liberals would receive 35 per cent of the popular vote — up two percentage points from last month — while the Conservatives would receive 28 per cent, down from 30 per cent. Canadians are angry about vaccine delays.

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Healthy dad-of-three dies from Covid three days before vaccine letter arrives

A healthy dad died with Covid just three days before a letter arrived inviting him to book a vaccine appointment.

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South Korea finds no link found between coronavirus vaccine and deaths

SEOUL : South Korea said on Monday it had found no link between the coronavirus vaccine and several recent deaths, as it ordered nearly 100,000 foreign workers to be tested after clusters emerged in dormitories.Health officials had been investigating the deaths of eight people with underlying conditions who had adverse reactions after receiving AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, but said they found no evidence that the shots played a role."We've tentatively concluded that it was difficult to establish any link between their adverse reaction after being vaccinated, and their deaths," Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) Director Jeong Eun-kyeong told a briefing.South Korea began vaccinating residents and workers at nursing homes

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Guilt, envy, distrust: Vaccine rollout breeds mixed emotions

NEW YORK – Before posting a selfie with her COVID-19 vaccination card on Twitter, Aditi Juneja debated whether to include an explanation for why she was eligible for a shot.

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Japan's vaccine roll-out hit by supply issues

Japan's Covid-19 inoculation campaign is moving at a glacial pace, hampered by a lack of supply and a shortage of specialty syringes that underscore the enormous challenge it faces in its aim to vaccinate every adult by the year's end.

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Concerns raised over 'slip' in waiting times for Ayrshire mental health appointments

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Vietnam vaccinates COVID-19 front-liners with its 1st doses

HANOI – Vietnam administered its first COVID-19 doses Monday to the front-line workers who made the nation's relative success in controlling the pandemic possible — health workers, contact tracers and security forces who handled quarantine duties.

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The Latest: New Zealand to use only Pfizer virus vaccine

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand says it will now use only the Pfizer vaccine to inoculate its population against the coronavirus, departing from earlier plans to use four different vaccines.

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Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Karnataka, Gujarat, TN report spike in Covid cases

Also Read | What trade freedom did to Bihar’s farmersWith 11,141 coronavirus patients, Maharashtra reported the highest daily new cases followed by Kerala with 2,100 infections, and Punjab reporting 1,043 new cases. A total of 18,599 new cases and 97 deaths were registered in the last 24 hours, with seven states accounting for 87.63% of the new fatalities.“Maharashtra saw the maximum casualties (38).

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Harry and Meghan break silence on royal life in Oprah interview

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle, are breaking their silence on why they left the Royal Family, in a tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey airing on Global TV.

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Harvard professor ignites uproar over 'comfort women' claims

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – A Harvard University professor has ignited an international uproar and faces mounting scrutiny for alleging that Korean women who were kept as sex slaves in wartime Japan had actually chosen to work as prostitutes.

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‘Oprah With Meghan and Harry’ interview: 6 stand-out moments of the jaw-dropping tell-all

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle — still known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex — confirmed they wouldn’t be returning to their royal duties. Now, less than a month later, the couple sat down with TV legend Oprah Winfrey to talk about their experiences as members of the British Royal family.

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Southeastern Pa. counties claim vaccine rollout stymied by inadequate shipments from state

MEDIA, Pa. - County officials in southeast Pennsylvania met virtually on Sunday with the health department amid reports that the state's most populated counties are being given inadequate shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine.Representatives from Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties joined the Sunday afternoon call where the state explained how the vaccines are being distributed. A source told FOX 29's Chris O'Connell that southeastern counties are being shorted more than 5% of what they should receive. The meeting comes a week after a report from the Philadelphia Inquirer revealed that some of the largest and most crowded areas in Pennsylvania were near the bottom of the distribution list.

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Memorable quotes and major revelations from Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Meghan and Harry, their first since stepping away from royal life:

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Pune reports over 2,000 covid cases in 24 hours

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Meghan and Harry announce daughter in wide-ranging interview with Oprah

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Outreach efforts look to overcome language and cultural barriers as B.C. begins mass vaccinations

As B.C. prepares to register its first wave of seniors for COVID-19 vaccines on Monday, leaders in the province’s cultural communities are working overtime to get the word out to their members. Emad Agahi reports.

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B.C.’s mass COVID-19 immunization plan begins Monday

B.C. will begin accepting appointments on Monday for COVID-19 vaccines for people over age 90 and Indigenous people over 65 in what marks the beginning of the province’s mass vaccination plan – and the first time seniors outside of long-term care will get access to the vaccines.

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COVID-19 school safety: B.C. parent calls for drive-by protests in every health region

The launch of B.C.’s vaccination rollout has not quelled some parents’ and teachers’ demands for increased safety protocols in schools and as Paul Johnson reports, at least one parent is calling for drive-by protests to be staged in every health region on Monday.

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Seniors over 80 can book vaccines in some B.C. communities this week

Global’s Keith Baldrey has more on why seniors in some communities like the Sunshine Coast can call to book ahead this week while those in other communities will have to wait until March 15 or later to make vaccine appointments.

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Vaccinations of medically vulnerable to begin this week

This week will see the first Covid-19 vaccinations among medically vulnerable people aged between 16 and 69 who are at a very high risk of severe disease and death.

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Outreach efforts look to overcome language, cultural barriers as B.C. begins mass vaccinations

COVID-19 vaccines on Monday, leaders in the province’s cultural communities are working overtime to get the word out to their members.Officials in Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health say their vaccine booking call centres will have interpreters capable of handling a wide variety of languages.The province has also posted translated vaccine information on its website. What you need to know as B.C.

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Bath & Body Works customers, employees brawl over line cutting, Scottsdale Police say

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - A brawl broke out in a Scottsdale Bath & Body Works on Sunday, March 6 over someone cutting in line, says the Scottsdale Police Department. It was all caught on video.In a Twitter post, employees and customers are seen fighting at the Fashion Square Mall Bath & Body Works location. The Twitter user says a woman was standing too close to another customer, they started arguing and then employees tried de-escalating the fight.The fight got worse, however, with employees and customers being thrown to the ground.

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Top scientist who led Oxford jab team warns of Covid surge when schools re-open

A top scientist who led the team behind the Oxford jab has warned that kids returning to school will mean more Covid cases, it has been reported.

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UCF professors among those getting vaccine on busy day at Valencia College site

It was another busy Sunday at Valencia College’s West Campus, with more people getting a chance to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

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‘Reliable scientific evidence’ needed to consider COVID-19 vaccine passports: PHAC

COVID-19 vaccine passports to reopen travel and the economy, with officials saying that they would need “reliable scientific evidence” before considering its use in Canada.In a statement emailed to Global News on Sunday, Health Canada said governments and international bodies around the world are “exploring the possible use of vaccination certificates as one tool to support the re-opening of societies and economies.”“The Government of Canada is aware that some jurisdictions are considering granting privileges to vaccinated people through a certification process,” the email reads.

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Should essential workers be given COVID-19 vaccine priority?

More COVID-19 vaccine doses are on the way for Canadian provinces, but the debate continues on who should be at the top of the list to be vaccinated.

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India’s massive Covid-19 vaccine program gets a shot in the arm from PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Almost 21 million shots have been administered in India so far, up from 5.4 million a month ago, according to data compiled as of Sunday by Bloomberg and Johns Hopkins University. The number of doses per 100 people has also climbed to 1.56 from 0.41.

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EU regulator urges caution on Sputnik Covid-19 vaccine

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Doctors Nova Scotia, pharmacy association prepare for AstraZeneca vaccine roll out

Nova Scotia is preparing to begin administering the AstraZeneca vaccine, after its recent approval in Canada. As Alicia Draus reports, doctors and pharmacists will be playing a big role.

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Lorraine Kelly receives Covid jab but baffles fans with name on vaccine card

Lorraine Kelly left fans confused after she told them she had her Covid 19 vaccine and showed a picture of the card they gave her.The Scots born TV host beamed proudly as she told fans: "Vaccinated! So relieved! Easy peasy - didn’t feel a thing - thanks so much to all the cheery volunteers and NHS staff who made it SO simple!!"Please please get vaccinated!! We are so lucky to have the opportunity Xxx"But as she held her vaccination card in her hand, followers on Twitter had two main questions for her regarding her identity.While some couldn't believe she was old enough to qualify for a vaccine at this stage, others were concerned by the surname on her card.Instead of Kelly, it read Smith."Who’s Lorraine Smith!!" asked one, while another

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What you need to know as B.C. opens COVID-19 vaccine bookings for people over 90 on Monday

COVID-19 vaccines for people over the age of 90 and Indigenous people over the age of 65 on Monday.On Sunday, health authorities around the province unveiled region-specific details on how to make those appointments. The qualified seniors will begin to get their shots March 15.

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Loyola Chicago gets MVC crown over Drake, 7th NCAA berth

ST. LOUIS – Cameron Krutwig and Braden Norris scored 20 points apiece to lead No. 20 Loyola Chicago to a 75-65 win over Drake in the Missouri Valley Conference championship game Sunday for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

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COVID-19 Vaccines for Teachers, School Staff, and Childcare Workers

CDC’s Federal Retail Pharmacy Program are now giving priority to school staff and child care workers for COVID-19 vaccination during the month of March. In addition to existing state and local COVID-19 vaccination sites, teachers and staff in pre-Kindergarten to grade 12 (pre-K–12 schools) and childcare workers will be able to sign up for an appointment at more than 9,000 participating pharmacy locations nationwide.Teachers, school staff, and childcare workers who are interested in getting vaccinated shouldLearn about COVID-19 vaccines in your area.

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No. 7 Gamecocks win SEC Tourney 67-62 over No. 16 Georgia

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Aliyah Boston had 27 points and 10 rebounds as No. 7 South Carolina pulled away in the third quarter to beat No. 16 Georgia 67-62 and win its second straight SEC Tournament title — and sixth in the past seven years.

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Health Products Authority to monitor Austrian AstraZeneca vaccine inquiry

The Health Products Regulatory Authority in Ireland has said it is closely monitoring an Austrian investigation into reports of adverse events following vaccinations from one batch of AstraZeneca vaccine.

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Tam says ‘it’s been a good week’ for COVID-19 vaccines as pandemic anniversary nears

COVID-19 crisis.The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic last March 11, and Dr. Theresa Tam says it’s been a difficult 12 months marked by hardship and sacrifice.But she says it’s been “a good week” for Canada’s vaccination program thanks to the recent approvals of the Johnson & Johnson and Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines.

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UK coronavirus deaths rise by 82 in first daily toll under 100 since October

The UK coronavirus death toll has increased by 82 in the first toll below 100 since October.

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Florida reports 4,100 new cases of COVID-19 as mass vaccination efforts continue

ORLANDO, Fla. – The latest numbers suggest Florida is getting a hold on the spread of the novel coronavirus, which has swept through the Sunshine State for more than a year now.

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3,000 at Romania anti-vaccination protest amid COVID-19 rise

BUCHAREST – Around 3,000 anti-vaccination protesters from across Romania converged outside the parliament building in Bucharest on Sunday as authorities announced new restrictions amid a rise of COVID-19 infections.

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