JOHANNESBURG – South Africa took the first step in its mass vaccination campaign on Friday by starting online registrations for the elderly to receive shots beginning next month.

People aged 60 years and older will be vaccinated first as they are among those at highest risk of being hospitalized or dying from COVID-19.

South Africa's inoculation drive is dependent upon millions of doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine arriving in the country within weeks.

So far South Africa has vaccinated only 290,000 of its 1.2 million health care workers, using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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Do preservative and stray proteins cause rare COVID-19 vaccine side effect?

Gretchen Vogel, Kai KupferschmidtScience’s COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Heising-Simons Foundation.Researchers in Germany and Canada have added provocative new details to their proposal for how the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca might be causing an unusual clotting disorder in a small number of recipients. The mechanism, involving stray human proteins and a preservative in the vaccine, remains speculative.

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Over 82% of small businesses had a negative impact during covid-19: report

₹100 and ₹300 crores across seven major cities in India.The granular firm-level data indicated that around 95% of firms were impacted in April 2020 when the national lockdown was imposed. Even with progressive unlocking, 70% of businesses remained disrupted till August 2020 and 40% till the end of February 2021.During the survey, the small business owners cited that the three most important support measures that they need to revive their businesses post the pandemic are--better credit facility (59%), better marketing support (48%), and adoption of technology (35%)."Small businesses are the hardest hit across countries and sectors, and India is no exception.

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Florida police officers charged with issuing dozens of bogus citations to drivers they never pulled over

HIALEAH, Fla. – Two Florida police motorcycle officers are facing charges that they issued dozens of bogus tickets to drivers they never pulled over.

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FBI warns of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards being sold online, says illegal sales endanger public health

WASHINGTON - The Federal Bureau of Investigations is warning about fake COVID-19 vaccine cards being sold online that could endanger the public and further spread the virus."By misrepresenting yourself as vaccinated when entering schools, mass transit, workplaces, gyms, or places of worship, you put yourself and others around you at risk of contracting COVID-19," the agency said in an announcement published March 30. Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring said he wanted businesses to help put a stop to sales of fake coronavirus vaccination cards from the U.S.

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California AG promises action on police misconduct

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Assemblyman Rob Bonta on Wednesday, Mar.

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Bill to prevent retail shutdowns in disasters passes Pennsylvania house

HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania state House on Wednesday gave divided approval to a Republican-sponsored bill to let many retail stores remain open during a declared state of disaster emergency, which backers said would safely prevent smaller businesses from going broke.The chamber voted 117-84 to allow retailers to be open if they restrict operations to a single employee and a single customer, or can fulfill drive-up sales that limit contact.Six Democrats joined the unanimous Republican caucus in voting for the legislation. Retail stores have long reopened, but the bill would affect future disaster emergencies.Rep.

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Inside Nicole Scherzinger and Thom Evans’ never-ending Covid holiday as the pair spend a YEAR in the sunshine

FORGET the pandemic - Nicole Scherzinger and boyfriend Thom Evans have been enjoying a tan-demic. While millions of us were banged up at home in our PJs, the pair have been gallivanting around some of the world's most enviable holiday spots for a full year.

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Bail reduced for father of suspect in Kristin Smart's killing

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - A judge reduced bail Wednesday for a man accused of helping his son hide the body of California college student Kristin Smart, who went missing nearly 25 years ago.San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Craig Van Rooyen set bail at $50,000 for Ruben Flores, 80, who has pleaded not guilty to accessory after murder in Smart’s death.

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Uttar Pradesh sees over 34,000 new Covid cases in record single-day spike

CM asks to make oxygen concentrators available where there is demandMeanwhile, during a review meeting, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed officials to make oxygen concentrators available to districts from where demands have come and sought support of the Centre for its availability, an official statement said.CM termed the death of any person in the state unfortunate, and directed the officials to give due honour to the aggrieved families and ensure cremations follow COVID-19 protocols.Noting that there is sufficient supply of medicine or Oxygen, he said, "There is no shortage of tankers/cylinders but keeping in mind the changing situation, additional tankers and cylinders should be arranged, and it should be ensured that there is no

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2 killed when motorcycle crashes into van in Cocoa Beach, police say

COCOA BEACH, Fla. – A motorcyclist traveling in Cocoa Beach crashed into a van Wednesday night, killing the biker and the van driver, according to police.

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Marion County man, 86, killed when truck runs red light, crashes into his van, FHP says

An 86-year-old Citra man was killed Wednesday afternoon in Marion County when his van was struck by a truck that ran a red light, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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What the shell? Woman struck in head by turtle that crashed through windshield on I-95 in Florida

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – It’s not unusual for rocks and other debris to crash through a windshield and injure a driver or passenger — but a turtle?

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EU preparing legal case against AstraZeneca over cuts to vaccine delivery: sources

European Commission is working on legal proceedings against AstraZeneca after the drugmaker cut COVID-19 vaccine deliveries to the European Union, sources familiar with the matter said.The move would mark a further step in an EU plan to sever ties with the Anglo-Swedish company after it repeatedly cut supplies to the bloc, contributing to major delays in Europe’s vaccine rollout. Trudeau, EU leader talk vaccines but no assurance Canada exempt from export controls The news about the legal case was first reported on Thursday by Politico.

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Manchester United star Jesse Lingard opens up on mental health struggles and admits he considered taking break from football

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Tractor-trailer crash on NJ Turnpike near Delaware Memorial Bridge slows traffic

CARNEYS POINT, N.J. - Traffic on the southbound side of the New Jersey Turnpike near the Delaware Memorial Bridge slowed to a crawl on Thursday morning after a tractor-trailer reportedly crashed into a construction vehicle. The crash happened near Exit 1 approaching the Delaware Memorial Bridge just before 6 a.m. A FedEx tractor-trailer pulling two boxes was seen pitted on the grassy shoulder of the highway.A tractor-trailer crash on the NJ Turnpike near the Delaware Memorial Bridge brought traffic to a standstill.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sued over state’s new ‘anti-riot’ law

ORLANDO, Fla. – A social justice group has filed a lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and others two days after the Republican signed a bill to create tougher penalties for people who participate in violent protests.

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Haryana issues strict COVID-19 guidelines: Shops to remain shut from 6 pm tomorrow. Know details

coronavirus cases across the country, Haryana government imposed a new set of curbs on Thursday to tackle the pandemic situation. As per the new order, all shops in the state will shut by 6 pm from tomorrow, all non essential gatherings have been banned and for holding any functions, permissions have to be taken from the concerned SDM.Haryana on Wednesday recorded the biggest daily jump of 9,623 coronavirus cases and 45 fatalities that pushed the state's infection tally to 3,81,247 and the death toll to 3,528, a health department bulletin said.The number of active COVID-19 cases in Haryana stands at 55,422.

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Delhi COVID: Over 2,550 ambulance calls daily for past week, shows official data

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Curry hits 10 3s, scores 49 in Warriors' win in Philly

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 19: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in action against Danny Green #14 of the Philadelphia 76ers during an NBA basketball game at Wells Fargo Center on April 19, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Warriors PHILADELPHIA - Stephen Curry stripped off his No.

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Over 300 passengers flee Assam's Silchar airport to avoid COVID testing

₹500 for the tests," he said.The Assam government has made it mandatory for all air passengers arriving in the state to undergo free Rapid Antigen Test followed by an RT-PCR test for ₹500 even if the report of the RAT comes negative.Asserting that the passengers had violated the rules, the officer said,"We have their database and we will track them. We will initiate criminal action under Section 188 of the IPC (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) and other relevant provisions."Of the 690 passengers, 189 were tested and six were found infected with the virus.

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Hopes and fears as local economies inch to reopening

As vaccines are rolled out, and as we inch slowly towards reopening, what shape could the economy and employment have post-pandemic? Cian McCormack Cian McCormack reports on people whose lives have changed because of the pandemic.

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COVID-19 vaccination: Over 13 crore people received jabs so far

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Tokyo Olympics torch relay has first positive Covid-19 case

Tokyo Olympics organizers said Thursday that a policeman tested positive for Covid-19 a day after his assignment last week at the Olympic torch relay.It is the first positive test connected to the relay since it began March 25 from northeastern Fukushima prefecture.Organizers say the 30-year-old policeman was assigned to control traffic on the April 17 leg in southwestern Kagawa prefecture. They said the officer developed symptoms and tested positive the next day.

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Delhi: Over 2500 ambulance calls daily from Covid patients in past one week

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Tokyo Olympics organisers report first torch relay virus case

Tokyo Olympics organisers have reported the first infection from the nationwide torch relay, as the pandemic continues to play havoc with the massive event.

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India posts world’s highest daily COVID-19 surge with over 314,000 new cases

India reported on Thursday 314,835 new cases of the coronavirus over the previous 24 hours, the highest daily increase recorded anywhere, as its second wave and similar surges elsewhere in the world raised new fears about the virus.Hospitals across northern and western India including the capital, New Delhi, have issued notices to say they have only a few hours of medical oxygen required to keep COVID-19 patients alive.

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Ottawa consulting on stricter border measures, won’t stop flights from India

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is indicating the federal government is looking at additional COVID-19 measures to protect international borders but won’t stop flights into Canada from India.In an interview with Global News Wednesday, Trudeau said community spread continues to be the main concern and not international travel.“We are looking at a range of potential measures either targeting certain areas of types of travellers.

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Blue states chart diverging paths on death penalty debate

CARSON CITY, Nev. – An effort to repeal the death penalty in Nevada is exposing polarization in the Legislature while proving party affiliation can be an unreliable predictor when it comes to capital punishment.

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Vegas clinches playoff berth with 5-2 win over San Jose

LAS VEGAS – Jonathan Marchessault scored twice and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Wednesday night for their eighth straight win.

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DC statehood faces a crossroads with congressional vote

WASHINGTON – Proponents of statehood for Washington, D.C., face a milestone moment in their decades-long movement to reshape the American political map.

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Covid update: India reports over 3 lakh new cases for first time, record deaths

Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative caseload to 1,59,30,965, the Union health ministry said on Thursday morning.This is the first time the country has crossed the three-lakh mark in new infections. India's daily jump in cases today surpasses the previous highest one-day rise in the world of 297,430 cases posted by the United States in January.In addition to this, 2,104 more people succumbed to the disease.

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Boulder shooting suspect charged with using large magazine

DENVER – Local prosecutors in Colorado on Wednesday filed over 40 more felony charges against a man charged with killing 10 people at a Boulder supermarket last month, including for allegedly using a large capacity magazine banned by state lawmakers in response to recent mass shootings.

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Floyd killing has prompted state reforms, but not everywhere

AUSTIN, Texas – George Floyd's killing last year and the protests that followed led to a wave of police reforms in dozens of states, from changes in use-of-force policies to greater accountability for officers. At the same time, lawmakers in a handful of states have had success addressing racial inequities.

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Northbound lane on I-295 reopens in Bellmawr after retaining wall partially collapses

BELLMAWR, N.J. - The I-295 northbound lane reopened Wednesday in Bellmawr, New Jersey, following the partial collapse of a retaining wall last month."Even though the lane is now open, motorists should continue to expect ongoing congestion and delays associated with this project.

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Suns survive heave from Embiid in 116-113 win over 76ers

PHILADELPHIA – Joel Embiid grabbed a two-handed rebound, turned and heaved an 85-foot, right-handed strike with a throw ripped from Bryce Harper's playbook that banked off the glass and rattled off the front and back of the rim and out.

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Central Florida will get its sunshine back

ORLANDO, Fla. – After days of record rain, Central Florida will get its sunshine back.

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Radnor High School nickname debate reignites

WAYNE, Pa. - It's a debate that has raged for years - should Radnor HIgh School change its nickname?A Radnor High School alum posting a video to YouTube, he says, to illustrate the passion and spirit behind the Radnor Raider nickname. It comes as students and community members get ready to meet in focus groups about a new name."Raider Nation is inclusive, accepting of differences, respectful, determined and proud.

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Are vaccine incentives and mandates the right approach?

PHILADELPHIA - President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a tax incentive for businesses to give employees paid leave to get vaccinated against COVID-19.Drexel University says it will be a vaccinated campus in the fall. No COVID vaccine means no in-person learning, campus living, or school activities."Going next Thursday to get shot," Maryssa Erdman said.

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Some Albertans who already received 1st COVID-19 vaccine dose wonder when they’ll get 2nd shot

Some pharmacies offering the shot are telling patients different information.In the Global Edmonton newsroom alone, three people who received AstraZeneca vaccinations at three different pharmacies were told different information about their second doses.One person booked a tentative second appointment, dependent on supply, four weeks after the first dose. The manufacturer recommends 28 days between doses.In a statement Alberta Health says pharmacies are expected to follow provincial guidance.“Pharmacies should not currently be offering second doses unless they are for individuals who booked those appointments prior to March 10, when Alberta changed its approach.

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Lakers star LeBron James tweets, deletes call for police 'accountability' in Columbus teen's shooting death

LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is making headlines off the court for his post on social media about the Columbus, Ohio shooting that killed a Black teenager.On Tuesday, police in Columbus released body camera video that showed one of the responding officers opening fire at Ma'Khia Bryant, a Black teenager, killing her. Police shot and killed a teenage girl Tuesday afternoon in Columbus just as the verdict was being announced in the trial for the killing of George Floyd.In the video, the girl appears to try to stab two people with a knife before she was gunned down by the officer.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Columbus police release body camera video of shooting that killed 15-year-old Black girlHours after police released the

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Over 500 doctors, health workers of Bihar's 2 top hospitals infected by Covid

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Keith Baldrey on first person in B.C. in their 20’s dying of COVID-19

Global’s Keith Baldrey on the sobering news that for the first time in B.C., someone in their 20’s has died from COVID-19.

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Southern Albertans offered COVID-19 vaccine at Montana border

The Blackfeet Nation in Browning, Montana had a surplus of COVID-19 vaccines after immunizing the majority of its members—prompting them to open a mobile clinic for Alberta band members and residents at the Carway border this week.

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South Carolina driver killed by exploding air bag inflator

DETROIT – A driver in South Carolina is the latest person to be killed by an exploding Takata air bag inflator.

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A's extend winning streak to 11, helped by 2 errors in 10th

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Oakland Athletics extended their winning streak to 11, rallying from a two-run deficit to beat the Twins 13-12 Wednesday when Luis Arraez threw away Ramón Laureano's grounder for Minnesota's second error of the 10th inning.

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6-year-old girl injured in accidental shooting in Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 6-year-old girl was injured in an accidental shooting in Orange County on Wednesday, according to the sheriff’s office.

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How South Korea turbocharged specialty syringe production for COVID-19 vaccines

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Bill to prevent retail shutdowns in disasters passes Pa House

(Commonwealth of Pennsylvania) HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania state House on Wednesday gave divided approval to a Republican-sponsored bill to let many retail stores remain open during a declared state of disaster emergency, which backers said would safely prevent smaller businesses from going broke.The chamber voted 117-84 to allow retailers to be open if they restrict operations to a single employee and a single customer, or can fulfill drive-up sales that limit contact.Six Democrats joined the unanimous Republican caucus in voting for the legislation. Retail stores have long reopened, but the bill would affect future disaster emergencies.Rep.

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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

South Africa takes first step to offer jabs to the elderly

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