The U.S. has authorized Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. As Jennifer Johnson reports, the approval follows a rise in COVID-19 cases linked to new variants.

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Coronavirus: City of Vernon to use rec centre to help North Okanagan vaccination efforts

COVID-19 immunization plan, the City of Vernon said it plans on using the rec centre to help local health officials vaccinate people.In a press release, the city said the main floor of the Vernon Recreation Centre Auditorium and the Sunset breakout room will be converted into temporary vaccination clinics.The changeover will begin Monday, March 8, and will last for approximately eight months, or until Interior Health no longer needs them. B.C.

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Unseasonably warm weather amid COVID-19 ‘helps with sanity’

Calgarians struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic are getting a bit of a boost from Mother Nature. As Gil Tucker shows us, the spring-like weather the city is enjoying this week is a real ray of sunshine.

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Scientist behind coronavirus vaccine given top medal named after Prince Albert

The scientist behind the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus jab has been awarded a medal previously won by Winston Churchill.

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Tom Selleck, 76, Makes Rare Appearance While Running Errands In LA: See 1st Pics Amid Pandemic

Even though Tom Selleck has had a long running CBS hit with the police and family drama Blue Bloods since 2010, he’s rarely seen out in public going about his daily life. The 76-year-old is an admittedly private person, but photographers caught up to the actor in what is his first Los Angeles sighting since the COVID-19 lockdown began a year ago in March 2020. The actor wore a navy t-shirt, black shorts and black trainers in the warm sun on Mar. 1. You can see the photos of Tom here.

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Province hopes to offer all Albertans 18+ first dose of COVID-19 vaccine by end of June

Health Minister Tyler Shandro says he is hopeful that with recent shipments and changes to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan, all Albertans 18 and older will be offered the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine by the end of June.

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Alberta identifies 331 new cases of COVID-19, records 9 additional deaths from the disease

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw provides an update on the COVID-19 situation in the province. There were 331 new cases identified, along with nine additional COVID-related deaths.

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‘We are in a very different place than… 1 year ago’: Hinshaw marks anniversary of COVID-19 in Alberta

Alberta’s top doctor reflects on the last year as March 5 marks the one-year anniversary of the first case of COVID-19 being identified in the province.

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Alberta to begin Phase 2 of COVID-19 vaccine rollout the week of March 15

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro announces that Phase 2A of the province’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout will begin the week of March 15.

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Hinshaw explains why Churchill Manor was not part of Phase 1 of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw explains why staff and residents of facilities like Churchill Manor were not part of the first phase of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

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Alberta to begin offering AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to those eligible

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro outlines the details surrounding how the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will be administered in the province.

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B.C. officials report 564 new cases of COVID-19 and four additional deaths

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reports 564 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, March 4, and four additional deaths in the last 24-hours.

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Injunction filed against Seminole County school board over new superintendent pick

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – An injunction was filed in Seminole County civil court on Thursday trying to get a judge to stop the Seminole County school board from moving forward with its new superintendent.

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Coronavirus: Saskatchewan Hockey Association issues ban-on-competition reminder

Saskatchewan Hockey Association (SHA) is reminding all of its members that competition of any kind is in violation of the current COVID-19-related public health orders from the provincial government.General manager Kelly McClintock said the reminder was put out on Tuesday after they noticed video on social media of an under-18 boys team playing four-on-four in Estevan.

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Regulators caution Ontario doctor for ‘irresponsible’ COVID-19 tweets

Dr. Kulvinder Gill has been cautioned three times by the College of Physicians and Surgeons for tweets on COVID-19 it says are “inappropriate” and “unprofessional.” Kamil Karamali reports.

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Ontario pharmacies added to COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Starting sometime next week, pharmacies in Toronto, Windsor-Essex and Kingston will begin administering vaccine doses. Shallima Maharaj outlines the plan.

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Canadians warned about COVID-19 vaccine scams

A number of COVID-19 scams are cropping up across Canada, targeting people and telling them they can jump to the front of the vaccination line if they pay. Miranda Anthistle spoke with security and financial experts about how to protect one’s self and others from falling victim to one of these scams.

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Teachers, child care workers nationwide can now sign up for COVID-19 vaccine

WASHINGTON - Teachers, other school staff, and child care workers are now able to sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at more than 9,000 pharmacies nationwide, regardless of whether or not their state has opened up eligibility to them yet. President Joe Biden on Tuesday directed states to prioritize vaccinating educators over the next few weeks through the federally-run program that ships doses directly to participating pharmacies. Biden said his goal is for every pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade educator, school staff member, and child care worker to receive at least one shot by the end of March — part of his administration’s push to reopen U.S. classrooms.The U.S.

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Vaccine rollout begins among Kelowna homeless population

Interior Health has begun vaccinating Kelowna’s homeless population.On Thursday morning, IHA staff started administering the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to shelter residents and staff, including the Gospel Mission.“We are really, really thankful that this is happening,” Gospel Mission executive director Carmen Rempel told Global News. “It’s an exciting day.” Downtown Eastside residents offered $5 after getting COVID-19 vaccine It’s not known how many doses are being administered, but Rempel believes it’s several dozen.“They are showing up with about 50 doses to our Leon shelter.

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Here’s when Orange County could lift its coronavirus mask mandate

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – While the coronavirus numbers have been improving in Orange County in recent weeks, Mayor Jerry Demings doesn’t plan to do away with the local mask mandate just yet.

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Florida inspector general report finds longstanding problems with state unemployment system

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida’s online unemployment system was never tested to meet the demands encountered during the coronavirus pandemic, and more than a dozen issues remained outstanding years after the system went live, according to a report released Thursday by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office.

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Boone discharged from hospital, day after getting pacemaker

TAMPA, Fla. – New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was discharged from St. Joseph’s Hospital on Thursday, a day after having a pacemaker installed.

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Teachers in Lake County line up for coronavirus vaccine

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – Teachers and school staff 50 and older are getting their vaccines in Lake County, thanks to a partnership between the Lake County school district and the Florida Department of Health in Lake County.

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Costco 4Q profits rise, helped by pandemic shopping habits

ISSAQUAH, Wash. – Warehouse retail chain Costco Wholesale said its fourth-quarter profits rose slightly from a year ago, its profits weighed by wage premiums paid to employees during the pandemic.

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Woman accused of entering stranger’s home in Palm Coast to abduct 3-year-old boy

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – A Palm Coast woman said a stranger entered her house and attempted to abduct her 3-year-old boy, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

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Bikers rumble into town for 80th annual Daytona Beach Bike Week

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla – Hundreds of thousands of bikers are expected to turn out for the start of Bike Week on Friday.

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London, Ont., officials clarify why top doctor received $100k for overtime

COVID-19 pandemic is why the medical officer of health for London, Ont., and Middlesex County saw a $100,000 increase in his latest reported salary. How does London’s COVID-19 vaccine booking system compare to other regions? The Ontario Sunshine List, a database reserved for public sector employees who earned more than $100,000 annually, notes that Dr.

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Canadian premiers blame Ottawa for delayed COVID-19 shots

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Labels of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines call for a three or four-week gap between doses.Research has shown one dose is 70 to 80 per cent effective for up to two months, but it’s unclear how long protection lasts beyond that.Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Thursday his province is moving to the four-month interval because the federal government has done a “disappointing job at best” in quickly getting vaccines to provinces.Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister added: “Let’s face it: this strategy has become necessary as a consequence of an absence of vaccines.”A Health Canada official said Thursday that a decision on Johnson and Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine

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FEMA-run mass vaccination clinic at Pennsylvania Convention Center prioritizing equity

PHILADELPHIA - Making sure communities that need it the most have access to the coronavirus vaccine is a goal of local leaders, but is it that goal being met? The diversity of South Philly’s 6th and Ritner neighborhood is reflected in its buildings.Near Mifflin Park, Jessica Frick and her husband walk their dog Angel.

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‘Inexplicable’: Fauci says now is not the time for states to roll back COVID-19 restrictions

FILE - Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Anthony Fauci looks on during the daily briefing in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Jan. 21, 2021.

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University of Saskatchewan plans to reopen for fall semester

The University of Saskatchewan is planning to open for in-person classes starting this fall. Officials say the spring and summer terms — May through August — will remain primarily remote, but they expect to see an increase in opt-ins for on-campus instruction come September, when they will begin gradually introducing more students back into in-person classes. USask reported cases of cheating ‘likely’ on the rise after switch to online learning, spokesperson says In a news release, the institution clarified that it was not certain of the proportion of in-person classes to remote classes due to current uncertainties around vaccine rollout, but says current health and safety measures will continue to be followed, including physical

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Assignment at Mississippi middle school asks students to ‘pretend like you are a slave’

'Slave Letter Writing Activity' assignment given to eighth-grade students.

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More vaccine doses coming to Delaware County through new partnership

DELAWARE COUNTY, Pa. - More doses are coming your way Delaware County all thanks to a new partnership, vaccines will be given out at Springfield Hospital.For a county that does not have its own health department, Delaware County is still doing all it can to provide vaccination options for its resident. Delaware councilmember Kevin Madden says he’s bothered by the lack of availability of vaccine to his county. "We’re beyond frustrated. We’re angry.

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$1.5 million worth of cocaine found by snorkeler in the Florida Keys

A snorkeler found 68 pounds of cocaine in the water around the Florida Keys on Wednesday.

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‘A smile and a fist bump for everyone,’ Family thanks assisted living home director

MELBOURNE, Fla. – There’s a positive vibe at Greenwood Place Assisted Living in Melbourne, and a feeling that things may be getting back to normal.

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Mark Wright says he's 'absolutely broken' as uncle dies after Covid diagnosis

Mark Wright's uncle Edward George Wright has tragically died at the age of 66, leaving the former TOWIE star "absolutely broken".Edward contracted Covid earlier this year, battling the virus for eight weeks before passing away "peacefully" on Tuesday.Mark, 34, promised to care for his aunt Debbie and his cousins as the Wright family mourns the devastating loss.In a tribute posted over Instagram, Mark thanked Eddie for everything he had taught him, sharing photos of his uncle playing golf and competing in charity races.Expressing his grief, Mark wrote: "I am soooooo PROUD to call you my uncle and I will until the end of day."I/we are absolutely broken, but together because we are the family we are....

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How does London’s COVID-19 vaccine booking system compare to other regions?

Middlesex-London Health Unit‘s COVID-19 vaccine appointment booking system has been marked by staggering demand, phone outages, and frustration.Appointment booking for those 80 and older opened on Tuesday, and within roughly two hours, all 5,000 or so available appointments up to March 16 were filled.

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COVID-19: 15 new cases for Peterborough area, outbreak at Trent Champlain College; presumed variants spike

COVID-19, another student-related outbreak and more presumed variant of concern cases over the last 24 hours on Thursday.As of Thursday, there are now 76 active cases in the health unit’s jurisdiction of Peterborough, Peterborough County, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation. There were 63 active cases reported on Wednesday.The data was posted around 4:50 p.m.

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Coronavirus: 12 new cases in Middlesex-London; 47 in Lambton County

coronavirus cases Thursday.The update brings the region’s pandemic case tally to 6,230, of which 5,932 are resolved. The total number of cases from the day before increased by 11; the MLHU data shows that a case from North Middlesex was reassigned to another health unit.The total number of deaths in the region is 184.

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Impeachment? Vindication? What comes next in Cuomo probe

ALBANY, N.Y. – New York’s attorney general has promised a thorough investigation of allegations that Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed at least two women.

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Lynx offering free rides for seniors to FEMA vaccination site in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – People 65 and older who cannot drive themselves to the FEMA vaccine site at Valencia College’s West Campus can now hitch a free ride through Lynx.

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States navigate COVID-19 vaccine distribution

From California to New York, states are grappling with how best to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to the most vulnerable residents as quickly as possible.

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Brazilian experts warn of deepening COVID crisis; European cases rise

Brazil's Fiocruz Institute yesterday sounded an alarm that the country's pandemic situation is worsening, as health officials in Europe warned that virus activity is surging again in central and eastern Europe, with virus levels also on the rise in western parts of the region where rates are already high.

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The Real World Homecoming: New York Reveals Eric Nies Had To Film While In Quarantine Due To COVID Diagnosis!

Get out your tissue boxes, Real World fans! There’s a LOT of nostalgia headed your way.

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EXPLAINER: Why rising rates are unsettling Wall Street

NEW YORK – Interest rates keep marching higher, and Wall Street keeps shaking because of it.

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Brazil becoming lethal Covid 'breeding ground' that may plunge world back into lockdown

Brazil is becoming a 'breeding ground' for coronavirus strains which could plunge the world back into lockdown, a scientist claims.

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New campaign by Black healthcare workers for Black community about vaccine

OAKLAND, Calif. - Black doctors, nurses, researchers and comedian W. Kamau Bell kicked off a new campaign on Thursday in the hopes of providing Black communities with credible information about the COVID-19 vaccine.Titled "THE CONVERSATION: Between Us, About Us," the campaign was co-developed by Kaiser Family Foundation and the Black Coalition Against COVID. In the video, healthcare professionals set out to dispel misinformation and provide accessible facts in 50 FAQ videos that deliver the information Black people are asking for about the COVID-19 vaccines. Dr.

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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

U.S. approves Johnson & Johnson’s singe-shot COVID-19 vaccine

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