ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An aggressive effort has been made to bring the COVID-19 vaccine to young people. Doses of the vaccine were administered in downtown Orlando on Friday night.

Shots were administered at The Beacham on Orange Avenue. [TRENDING: Thousands skipping 2nd vaccine dose | This K-9 is stopping child abuse.

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To get this number up, health officials are trying to get more young people the vaccine. “We think everybody needs to get a shot, you know we need to get everyone vaccinated so we can get back to whatever normal is going to be moving forward, we’re just trying to

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Suburban family loses three, from three generations, to COVID

CHICAGO - A suburban family is mourning the loss of three family members to COVID-19. A grandmother, her daughter and her grandson all died within a week of one another and are sharing their story while asking the public to take COVID seriously."We feel that COVID is real so we want everyone to play it safe so other families don't have to go through what we went through," said Trevor Black, who lost his grandmother, aunt, and cousin.

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Rajasthan may import Covid-19 vaccines to accelerate inoculation drive: Gehlot

Rajasthan government will consider importing Covid-19 vaccines to ensure that residents of the state are inoculated against the virus at the earliest, said Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday. Gehlot also stressed the need to accelerate the pace of the vaccination to curb the spread of the virus and reduce the fatality rate.

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Gallese’s save preserves Orlando’s 1-1 draw with NYCFC

ORLANDO, Fla. – Nani scored in his third straight game and goalkeeper Pedro Gallese denied a breakaway attempt in second-half stoppage time to help Orlando City tie New York City FC 1-1 on Saturday.

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Variant accelerating India's Covid-19 explosion, says WHO top scientist

- Resistant to antibodies? -But so far it has stopped short of adding it to its short list of "variant of concern" -- a label indicating it is more dangerous than the original version of the virus by being more transmissible, deadly or able to get past vaccine protections.Several national health authorities, including in the United States and Britain, have meanwhile said they consider B.1.617 a variant of concern, and Swaminathan said she expected the WHO to soon follow suit."B 1.617 is likely to be a variant of concern because it has some mutations which increase transmission, and which also potentially could make (it) resistant to antibodies that are generated by vaccination or by natural infection," she said.But she insisted that the

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Family, community host free football training camp to honor slain high school player

ORLANDO, Fla. – Family and community members held a free football training camp at Barnett Park to honor the life of Dexter Rentz Jr.

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Ontario’s urban Indigenous communities, dialysis patients now have shorter COVID-19 vaccine intervals

Ontario government has adopted recommendations from an advisory group to shorten the COVID-19 vaccine intervals for those in the province’s urban Indigenous communities and those undergoing hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.The guidance was recently updated on the provincial government’s website and came into effect immediately. Officials told Global News more information will be released soon.Those undergoing the blood-filtering procedures of hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis will be able to get vaccinated at their clinics or request a letter from their nephrologist or unit.

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Ontario pharmacies in COVID-19 hot spots see surge in vaccine demand as eligibility expands to 18+

Ontario pharmacies saw an influx of people looking for a COVID-19 vaccine on Friday and Saturday after some in Toronto and Peel were able to start administering Pfizer vaccines to those age 18 and over with pharmacies in five other hot spot regions able to dole out Moderna shots to the same age groups. But pharmacies aren’t the only ones seeing a surge, with pop-up clinics also seeing a rush to get vaccinated.

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Nicola Sturgeon invited to 'summit meeting' by Boris Johnson with focus on covid recovery

Sturgeon and Labour’s Drakeford for wholesale constitutional change in light of SNP and Labour successes in Scottish and Welsh parliament elections. The Prime Minister hailed the success of the UK in the covid vaccine roll-out and emphasised the economic challenges will be a “serious shared responsibility”.

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Saskatchewan releases proposed COVID-19 immunization schedule

The guessing game of when you’ll be able to get your vaccine is over. The province plans to open up COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone over the age of 12 within two weeks. Roberta Bell has the details.

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COVID-19: Sask. hits milestone 500K total vaccinations, reports 269 new cases

Saskatchewan administered 13,042 COVID-19 vaccines on Friday, bringing the provincial total up to 504,482. All Saskatchewan residents 12+ eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by May 20: officials Provincial officials also added 269 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, bringing the active cases total to 2,293.Saskatoon reported the most new cases with 73 new infections, followed by Regina with 51.There were no new deaths reported Saturday, with the total deaths in province remaining at 502 since the beginning of the pandemic.The province’s hospitals are treating 168 people who have COVID-19.

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States scale back vaccine orders as interest in shots wanes

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - States asked the federal government this week to withhold staggering amounts of COVID-19 vaccine amid plummeting demand for the shots, contributing to a growing U.S.

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Maldives officials discussing plans to offer COVID-19 vaccines to tourists

MALÉ, Maldives - COVID-19 vaccines offer strong protection against the disease that has rocked life on this planet for the last year, but some people need a little more incentive.Some employers are rewarding workers who take the vaccine. Krispy Kreme is offering a free doughnut to anyone who presents a valid vaccination card.The Atlanta Braves are vaccinating fans who attend the May 7 and 8 games against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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COVID-19: 88 new cases in London-Middlesex, 1 additional death

One death and 88 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in London and Middlesex on Saturday as the region surpasses 11,000 cases.The daily update brings the region’s pandemic case tally to 11,080, of which 9,965 have resolved, an increase of 95 from the day before.At least 209 deaths have been reported during the pandemic.

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Florida reports 3,976 new COVID-19 cases as state’s positivity rate dips below 5% for third day

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s positivity rate has dipped below 5% for the third day in a row, according to state COVID-19 data.

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Flyers offering COVID-19 shots at Monday's game

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 04: Flyers mascot Gritty celebrates a goal in the second period during the game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers on May 04, 2021 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA.

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Mills 50 mural celebrates 10 years of Dueling Dragons of Orlando program

ORLANDO, Fla. – A new mural in the Mills 50 district is honoring Dueling Dragons of Orlando, a 10-year partnership that helps build relationships between law enforcement and inner-city youth.

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Covid: Delhi likely to get remaining 18 oxygen plants from France this month

New Delhi: The national capital has received three out of the 21 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plants from France and is likely to get the remaining later this month, officials said on Saturday.The three PSA oxygen plants donated by France have been installed at Satyawadi Raja Harishchandra Hospital in Narela, Ambedkar Hospital and Sanjay Gandhi Hospital."The Union Health Ministry and the Ministry of External Affairs are monitoring it.

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Uttar Pradesh: Massive COVID-19 vaccination drive from May 10 for 18-plus

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said a massive coronavirus vaccination drive will be initiated for 18-44 years age group in the state from May 10.He said the drive will be conducted in 17 municipal corporations and Gautam Buddh Nagar area.“The vaccination drive will be held in Aligarh, Agra, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Bareilly, Meerut, Moradabad, Lucknow, Varanasi, Saharanpur, Firozabad, Mathura-Vrindavan, Ayodhya and Shahjahanpur municipal corporations and Gautam Buddh Nagar," the CM said.Speaking to reporters in Bareilly, Adityanath said despite being the most populous state in the country, Uttar Pradesh is fighting the disease effectively.He underlined that vaccination is the best

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NJ Gov. Murphy 'might' consider money as COVID-19 vaccine incentive

PHILADELPHIA - New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said it's possible that the state could begin incentivizing COVID-19 vaccines in order to reach it's goal. In an interview with FOX 29 Philadelphia's affiliate, FOX 5 NY, Gov. Murphy was asked if he would consider jumping on board with other governors who have begun giving incentives for vaccines. "We might, I think all things are on the table frankly," Gov.

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Pandemic gives boost as more states move to digital IDs

SALT LAKE CITY – The card that millions of people use to prove their identity to everyone from police officers to liquor store owners may soon be a thing of the past as a growing number of states develop digital driver’s licenses.

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EU agrees potential 1.8 billion-dose purchase of Pfizer jab

PORTO – The European Union cemented its support for Pfizer-BioNTech and its novel COVID-19 vaccine technology Saturday by agreeing to a massive contract extension for a potential 1.8 billion doses through 2023.

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NHL relaxing virus protocols for vaccinated playoff teams

The NHL is relaxing virus protocols during the playoffs for teams that reach a threshold for vaccination.

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Merkel hopeful on Europe summer travel even without vaccine

BERLIN – Europeans can look forward to traveling this summer, if coronavirus cases keep declining further on the continent, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Saturday.

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One more person has died in hospital in Greater Manchester after contracting coronavirus

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Leaders' meet: PM Modi asks EU to support India, South Africa on patent waiver for Covid vaccines

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Vaccination event gives out shots, free tickets to Central Florida Zoo

SANFORD, Fla. – The Central Florida Zoo in partnership with Seminole County hosted a free COVID-19 vaccination event on Saturday.

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Covid-19 vaccine: Govt permits experimental drone flight delivery

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Ontario government reports 2,864 new COVID-19 cases, 25 new deaths

COVID-19 vaccine doses across the province to date, it reported on Saturday there are 2,864 new coronavirus cases.Saturday’s case count is lower than Friday’s, which saw 3,166 new infections reported. It was also reported that 25 people died since Friday morning, bringing the total number of people dead to 8,261.There are currently 1,832 patients with COVID-19 in Ontario hospitals.

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Pope Francis backs waiving intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines

Pope Francis on Saturday supported waiving intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines, backing a proposal by U.S. President Joe Biden that has been rebuffed by some European nations, including France and Germany.

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COVID vaccination started for people aged 18-44: Chhattisgarh Health Minister TS Singh Deo

RAIPUR : Following the Chhattisgarh High Court orders to the state government to 'immediately' start vaccination drive for people falling in 18-45 years age group on Friday, state health minister T S Singh Deo said on Saturday that vaccination has been started for this age group.The court has also granted liberty to continue inoculation of COVID vaccines to Antyodaya group, persons below poverty line (BPL) and above poverty line (APL) groups of people in one-third ratio till it finalises its vaccination policy.Earlier, the HC had raised objection to the state's vaccination policy to prioritize 'Antyodaya Card' holders and for postponing the vaccination drive for beneficiaries aged 18-44.

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Macron says U.S. should ditch curbs on COVID-19 vaccine exports

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday urged the U.S.

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Today's Public Health Scotland Covid infection rate latest as Moray remains worst affected

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U.S. stand on waiving COVID-19 vaccine patents is no ‘magic bullet’: European Union

European Union leaders cranked up their criticism of the U.S. call to waive COVID-19 vaccine patents Saturday, arguing the move would bring no short or midterm relief.

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Asking dentists to vaccinate would impact dental care - IDA

Asking HSE dentists to act as Covid-19 vaccinators will result in missed diagnoses and treatments of conditions in children and vulnerable adults, and some will lose "teeth for life", according to the President of the Irish Dental Association.

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WHO endorses China’s Covid-19 vaccine Sinopharm

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Pfizer lifts Covid-19 vaccine production targets for 2021, 2022

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Pub landlord 'red cards' 150 Covid rule-breaking punters and threatens to chuck out more

pub landlord has barred 150 people for breaking Covid rules – and his pub only holds 130 people.Terry Cope, landlord of the Bird in Hand, in Stafford, reopened the pub’s doors to the public last month, but he’s operating a strict one-strike rule on coronavirus regulations.Terry, 60, who has been a publican for forty years, told Stoke on Trent Live: “I have my whistle and then my red and yellow cards. They get a warning and if they misbehave again they get a red card.“People think it’s a joke but it’s a serious thing.

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229 taxmen died of COVID; Anurag Thakur says nations will remain grateful

NEW DELHI : Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur on Saturday condoled the death of 229 taxmen in the line of duty due to COVID-19 complications, saying the nation will always remain grateful to them. The minister said that as many as 110 officials of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and 119 officials of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) have lost their lives in the line of duty amid the pandemic.

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Herd immunity: How it works and why it’s a lofty goal for COVID-19

COVID-19, but it also isn’t required to get back to a more normal life, experts say.This has to do with some unique features of the virus, and also, with math.Herd immunity is when enough people have protection against a disease — through either being vaccinated, or by catching it, recovering, and developing antibodies.When a given population has herd immunity, even if the disease gets reintroduced, it won’t lead to outbreaks because most people are protected.This also has the bonus of protecting people in the community who have compromised immune systems who might not be able to protect themselves, according to Dr.

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ICICI Lombard to give up to 2-month advance salary to COVID positive employees

coronavirus disease, private sector non-life insurer ICICI Lombard on Saturday announced that it will give up to two months' gross salary in advance to all its COVID positive employees. The employees can pay back the advance in 6 or 12 monthly instalments at a later date.The company also announced that it will reimburse medical infrastructure support expenses up to ₹10,000 per family member who are in home quarantine."Given the rapid transmission of the virus has imposed financial strain on a large section of the community, the insurer’s measure is expected to ease the burden for their employees.

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Allow states to have own apps for COVID-19 vaccination: Uddhav Thackeray

MUMBAI : Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has urged the central government to allow states to develop their ownapplications for COVID-19 vaccination programme.In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Thackeray said the vaccination drive in Maharashtra has been the "fastest and the most efficient in the country".At present, people have to register their names on CoWIN platform introduced by the central government for the vaccination."As we plan to open up vaccination for the 18 to 45 age group through the state's procurement, the CoWIN app is seeing a sudden surge in the number of citizens wanting to register nationally.

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EU seals potential 1.8 bn-dose purchase of Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine in biggest contract so far

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Telford: ‘More needed to be done’ over 2018 Vance allegations

Katie Telford, the chief of staff to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, repeatedly dodged questions while testifying before the defence committee over who decided not to tell Trudeau about a 2018 allegation against Gen. Jonathan Vance.

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Metallica’s James Hetfield is “sceptical” about getting coronavirus vaccine

Metallica frontman James Hetfield has spoken of how he’s “sceptical” of getting the coronavirus vaccine.Speaking in a new interview, Hetfield was asked about the prospect of Metallica touring again soon, and how they would make potential live shows safe for fans.“I have no clue,” he told The Fierce Life podcast. “It’s not up to me.

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Centre to provide more than 50 lakh Covid-19 vaccines in next three days

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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

Shots administered at Orlando bar to get more young people vaccinated

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