The Brazilian variant of coronavirus has been discovered in the UK with up to six confirmed cases - and health officials have no idea where one of the carriers is.

An urgent alert was issued tonight to find the missing person thought to be infected with the P.1 variant - first seen in the city of Manaus - after a positive Covid test in England, processed on February 14, came back without a name on it.

The person did not fill in their test registration card and there are fears they could be passing on the highly-infectious mutant strain, which may spread more rapidly and may respond less well to existing vaccines.

Two cases were found in the same household in South Gloucestershire, with one flying from Sao Paulo to London via Zurich. Surge

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Homeless people prioritised for Covid-19 vaccine after JCVI issues new advice

direct to your inboxHomeless people will be prioritised for the coronavirus vaccine following new advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).Health secretary Matt Hancock confirmed that the government has accepted advice from the JCVI to vaccinate rough sleepers and others experiencing homelessness alongside those with underlying health conditions.The JCVI said homeless people are more likely to have underlying health conditions and should be offered jabs alongside those in priority group six.They should also be offered the vaccine without the need for an NHS number or GP registration, it added.Professor Wei Shen Lim, JCVI Covid-19 chairman, said: “The JCVI’s advice on Covid-19 vaccine prioritisation was

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In Conversation: How COVID-19 has changed health journalism

COVID-19 is now a pandemic: What next?” We all know what followed. But how journalists adapted to the pace of the pandemic may be a lesser known thing.To mark the anniversary of the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaring COVID-19 as a pandemic, I spoke with four journalists.

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Mental health during the pandemic: 1 year on

Medical News Today readers spoke to us about the stress and anxiety that came with the first waves of lockdown. People were worried about the emotional impact that the loss of loved ones would have on themselves and on their friends and neighbors.

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Silence emerges as a way to boost health

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Covid-19 stimulus package is a boon for business

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Gogglebox star issues warning after family's 'traumatic' Covid ordeal 'Something strange'

Gogglebox favourite Georgia McCormick, 44, has opened up about how the illness affected not only her, but also husband Scott, 47, son Isaac, 20, and youngest son Archie, 14.

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Walgreens expanding vaccine locations in Lake, Marion, Polk, Sumter counties

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Less than a week after Walgreens began offering vaccine appointments in Florida, the pharmacy chain is expanding locations across the state including in Central Florida.

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March 11, 2020: The night sports, as we knew them, ended

Nobody knew exactly what to say in Oklahoma City around 7:10 p.m. local time on March 11, 2020. That was an issue for Mario Nanni, whose job as the Oklahoma City Thunder public-address announcer is to tell fans exactly what’s happening.

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Grandmother gets doctor’s prescription to ‘hug granddaughter’ after receiving COVID-19 vaccine

A grandma in New York was given a prescription to hug her granddaughter after getting the second COVID-19 vaccine.

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Nova Scotia reports no new coronavirus cases, 19 active cases remain

COVID-19 on Thursday and said 19 active cases remain in the province.Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 2,625 Nova Scotia tests the day before.“Our case numbers have been very promising over these past few days, but let’s not become complacent,” said Premier Iain Rankin in a press release. “We want to keep up the good work and continue to follow all of the public health measures.”As of March 10, 45,149 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered.

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ESPN's Stephen A. Smith urges LeBron James to be more transparent with COVID vaccine decision

coronavirus vaccine didn’t sit well with fiery ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith.James had told reporters before the NBA All-Star Game that he planned on keeping the decision to get the vaccine "private." But Smith said Tuesday this is one thing James shouldn’t keep private, given what’s at stake when it comes to contracting the illness and what the vaccine can do to help people."Well this is a very delicate conversation, and I want to address it with the seriousness that it deserves.

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Maharashtra: Two health officials test COVID-19 postive after 2nd vaccine dose

Maharashtra days after they were given the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine, an official said on Thursday.These two district health officials had taken the second jab a few days back.

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Punjab records 18 more COVID-19 deaths, over 1,300 new cases

CHANDIGARH : With 1,309 fresh coronavirus cases in Punjab, the infection tally rose to 1,93,345 on Thursday, while 18 more fatalities pushed the death toll to 5,996 in the state, according to a medical bulletin.The number of active cases also increased from 9,402 on Wednesday to 10,069 on Thursday.A total of 620 coronavirus patients were discharged after recovering from infection, taking the number of cured persons to 1,77,280, the bulletin said.There are 20 critical patients who are on ventilator support, while 182 are on oxygen support.A total of 52,94,288 samples have been collected for testing so far in the state.Meanwhile, Chandigarh reported 108 new COVID-19 cases, taking the infection count to 22,697 in the Union Territory.No

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Maharashtra: 44 students test COVID-19 positive at a hostel in Latur

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It is 'normal' to feel unwell after Covid jab - most common side effects to look out for

coronavirus jab, doctors have reassured.Side effects from the vaccine being rolled out across Scotland and the UK are 'very common', according to official guidance.People can be hit with tiredness and pain as well as flu-like symptoms - but doctors have said these side effects are normally nothing to worry about.Official UK government guidance says that the vaccines can cause side effects 'like all medicines.'It says that most of these are 'are mild and short-term, and not everyone gets them' and that even if you have symptoms after the first dose you still need the second jab.

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DWP changes to face-to-face assessments for PIP and other health benefits coming this month

legislation which will allow the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to invite health benefit claimants to participate in an assessment by video call.From March 25, video calls will be an option for DWP health professionals when interviewing and assessing the needs of people making claims for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Universal Credit and Employment Support Allowance (ESA). Face-to-face consultations have been suspended since March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown restrictions - these continue to be replaced by telephone and paper-based assessments.The changes to legislation means that anyone applying for disability or health benefits may be invited to attend either a telephone, face-to-face or

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Lineups continue at Ontario pharmacy for AstraZeneca vaccine

The COVID-19 vaccine is for people 60 to 64 years of age and is appointment-only but as Marianne Dimain reports, majority of people lining up are hoping to just walk in at Danforth Shoppers Drug Mart.

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Trudeau honours COVID-19 victims on one-year anniversary of pandemic declaration

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered an address from the House of Commons Wednesday, marking one year since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic.

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Havells India to cover COVID-19 vaccination cost for staff in India

Havells India on Thursday said it will cover cost of COVID-19 vaccination for all its direct and indirect employees in India, joining the growing number of companies in the country in doing so."The company will cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccination for all its direct and indirect employees in India under the company's vaccination programme through a process of reimbursement," Havells India Ltd said in a statement.V Krishnan, CHRO (Chief Human Resource Office) Havells said: "As we continue to navigate the pandemic, for us at Havells nothing is more important than the health and well-being of our people.

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Chiefs cut starting OTs Fisher, Schwartz to save cap space

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs released starting offensive tackles Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz on Thursday as they sought to squeeze under the salary cap.

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Covid-19: India records 22,854 new infections, highest daily count this year

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Three European countries suspend use of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine

Denmark, Norway and Iceland on Thursday temporarily suspended the use of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine over concerns about patients developing post-jab blood clots, as the manufacturer and Europe's medicines watchdog insisted the vaccine was safe.Denmark was first to announce its suspension, "following reports of serious cases of blood clots" among people who had received the vaccine, the country's Health Authority said in a statement.It stressed the move was precautionary, and that "it has not been determined, at the time being, that there is a link between the vaccine and the blood clots".As of March 9, 22 cases of blood clots had been reported among more than three million people vaccinated in the European Economic Area, the European

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Sudbury region to move to Ontario’s COVID-19 grey-lockdown zone March 12

COVID-19 response framework on Friday, March 12.The decision was made as a result of local public health indicators and trends in consultation with the local medical officer of health.

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Waterloo residents to get COVID-19 vaccination over 16-week interval

Waterloo Public Health provides update on COVID-19 vaccination plan The region says that the move to 16 weeks between shots will allow more people to be protected from the virus in a quicker time frame.“We’re pleased that this change in Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccination program will result in more residents of Waterloo Region receiving their first dose protection as quickly as possible,” medical officer of health Dr.

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Guelph gets more funding for transit and COVID-19 recovery

Guelph teachers, adults over 60 among those who can now pre-register for a COVID-19 vaccine Whatever the city doesn’t use can be placed in a reserve fund to help offset COVID-19-related costs and pressures in the years to come.“This funding for operating costs and transit means Guelph can cover COVID-related expenses without digging into our reserve funds,” said Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie.

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Ontario reports 1,092 new coronavirus cases as province hits 1M vaccination milestone

coronavirus cases on Thursday, bringing the provincial total to 313,520.Thursday’s case count is lower than Wednesday’s which saw 1,316 new infections. On Tuesday, 1,185 new cases were recorded and 1,631 on Monday (a portion of those cases were older ones recently inputted into the provincial data system).According to Thursday’s provincial report, 293 cases were recorded in Toronto, 199 in Peel Region, 79 in York Region and 64 in Ottawa.All other local public health units reported fewer than 50 new cases in the provincial report.The death toll in the province has risen to 7,109 as 10 more deaths were recorded.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on March 11

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Thursday.Ontario is reporting 1,092 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, bringing the provincial total to 313,520.The death toll in the province has risen to 7,109 as 10 more deaths were recorded.Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said the province has administered more than a million COVID-19 vaccine doses so far, having now given 1,019,407 shots. This is an increase of 40,610 shots with 281,714 people fully vaccinated with two doses.“This achievement is a true Team Ontario effort.

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Latest Scottish Government data reveals West Lothian sixth highest in Scotland for Covid-19 infections

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Ensuring essential health services during COVID-19 in the State of Chhattisgarh, India

In the Mangalnar village in Bijapur district, Rajeshwari and Gopi conceived a child after ten years of waiting. In early April, during a strict lockdown to combat COVID-19, Rajeshwari went into premature labour at 24 weeks pregnant.

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Maharashtra reports over 14,000 new Covid-19 cases, highest single-day spike this year

Maharashtra continued to record a massive spike in daily Covid-19 cases as the state added over 14,000 new infections in the last 24 hours, according to the daily health bulletin.With a total of 14,317 new Covid-19 cases reported today, the state's tally rises to 22,66,374.

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Former presidents, 1st ladies urge Americans to get COVID-19 vaccine

WASHINGTON - Four former presidents are urging Americans to get vaccinated as soon as COVID-19 doses are available to them, as part of a campaign to overcome hesitancy about the shots.Two public service announcements from the Ad Council and the business-supported COVID Collaborative feature Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter as well as first ladies Michelle Obama, Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton, and Rosalynn Carter.

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New study finds nine in 10 musicians’ mental health has deteriorated in the past year

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Ontario government to deliver 2nd COVID-19 pandemic budget March 24

Ontario’s finance minister says the province will deliver its 2021-2022 budget on March 24.Peter Bethlenfalvy says the spending plan will be the province’s second of the pandemic and will focus on funding measures to “defeat” COVID-19. Coronavirus: Ontario projects $2.6B more in COVID-19 pandemic spending since fall budget He says that will include spending to ensure all Ontario residents are vaccinated against the virus.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Bethlenfalvy says the budget will also include measures to help the province’s economy recover from the recession caused by the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Londoners reflect on the first year of living through the global pandemic

COVID-19 and the Canadian economy, one year later At least 2.59 million doses of vaccine have been given to 3.5 per cent of Canada’s population.

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Coronavirus: Public Health Scotland with today's update on 7-day infection rate as new region worst affected

Scottish Government as part of its national COVID-19 daily briefing with 591 new cases confirmed. In terms of Public Health Scotland's rolling seven-day infection rate per 100,000 population, Stirling has the new highest infection rate in the country at 136.9 as of Wednesday, March 10.The second-highest is Clackmannanshire which has a rate of 133.9 with Glasgow City (114.8) moving up to become third-highest.

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Quebec to honour victims with ceremony, minute of silence on 1st anniversary of pandemic

Quebec’s life expectancy drops for both men and women due to COVID-19 crisisQuebec has been the province hardest hit by the pandemic. The staggering number of victims who have died from COVID-19 represents nearly half of Canada’s death toll related to the virus.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The ceremony will also pay tribute to health-care workers who have been on the front lines of the health crisis as well as other essential workers.For the day of remembrance, the white rose has been chosen as an emblem for mourning by the province.

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Acceleration in delivering COVID-19 vaccine achieved with private sector: Govt

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NHS Dumfries and Galloway officials urge against complacency as new coronavirus cases continue to fall

There were seven people in hospital with less than five in intensive care.There have been cases across the region in the past fortnight, with figures from Public Health Scotland showing more than half of new cases in the past seven days have been in the Sanquhar area.

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Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus update LIVE as First Minister to be quizzed by MSPs

Scottish Government’s £500 bonus to NHS workers like porters, catering staff and cleaners. The government announced in December that all health and social care staff would receive the bonus as a thank-you for their hard work during the pandemic.

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Susan Sarandon open to dating men and women - but only if they've had Covid vaccine

Susan Sarandon claimed she will date men or women but only if they have had the Covid vaccine.

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Punjab district imposes night curfew amid rising Covid-19 cases. Details here

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Covid outbreak closes Ayr's Heathfield Primary school to all pupils and staff

Ayr's biggest primary school is to close for almost two weeks following an outbreak of Covid.Heathfield Primary will shut from 3.05pm this afternoon to all staff and pupils.The school will not reopen until Monday, March 22.Parents have today been informed via text message that the school is closing down on safety grounds.It comes with up to three classes already isolating following their return to the school last month.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to

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US jobless claims hit lowest since November with more covid-19 vaccines

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After Denmark, Norway suspends use of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine

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Saskatchewan’s new online COVID-19 vaccine booking system to launch March 11

Saskatchewan is on the brink of launching its COVID-19 vaccine booking system, with officials providing details on when will it will start rolling out and who will have access.

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Researchers race to develop antiviral weapons to fight the pandemic coronavirus

Robert F. ServiceScience’s COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Heising-Simons Foundation.In March 2020, as the scope of the COVID-19 pandemic was coming into view, Jen Nwankwo and colleagues turned a pair of artificial intelligence (AI) tools against SARS-CoV-2.

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Kerala records 2,133 fresh Covid-19 cases, active cases over 33,000

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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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