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.COVID-19 activity remained stable.SARS-CoV-2 positivity remained stable at 3.7% in week 11 compared to 3.7% in the previous week. This is based on a percentage of people who test positive among those with symptoms tested at sentinel “spotter” laboratories, reported through the Respiratory DataMart surveillance system.COVID-19 case rates and positivity in Pillar 1 decreased overall and within some age, ethnic groups, and regions in week 11.Through the SIREN healthcare cohort study, the SARS-CoV-2 positivity increased in week 11 compared to the previous week.COVID-19 hospitalisations increased slightly to 1.85 per 100,000 compared to 1.76 per 100,000 in the previous week.COVID-19 ICU admissions remained low and stable at 0.06 per 100,000 in week 11.The total number of confirmed COVID-19 acute respiratory incidents decreased compared to the previous week, with 5 incidents reported in England during week 11.The highest hospital admission rate is currently in the North East at 3.44 per 100,000.Those aged 85 years and over had the highest hospital admission rate, which increased to 21.45 per 100,000, with most of the remaining age groups remaining stable.Details of the Spring 2024 COVID-19 vaccination programme will be confirmed soon by NHS England, which will be offered to those who are aged 75 years and over, residents in a care home for older adults and individuals aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed.Influenza activity remained stable.Influenza positivity increased slightly to 5.9% in week 11 compared to 5.3% in the previous week.

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Clinical platform trials for coronavirus (COVID-19) treatments

, the COVID-19 Antivirals and Therapeutics Taskforce closed on 31 March 2023.Find out more about on the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) website.Find out more about on the NHS website.Clinical trials are essential to finding new and improved methods of treating different diseases including coronavirus (COVID-19).Clinical trials allow us to understand whether new treatments:Phase 1 and 2 trials are early-stage trials involving small numbers of participants to ensure a treatment is safe to use and shows evidence of a benefit beyond the standard of care.Treatments that are found to be safe at this stage may then proceed to be tested in a phase 3 clinical trial.Phase 3 trials involve large numbers of patients and assess whether a treatment is effective enough to be used more widely in the NHS.The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) established a single UK-wide process to prioritise COVID-19 research as Urgent Public Health research early in the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose was to:The COVID-19 Antivirals and Therapeutics Taskforce worked with NIHR and other partners to horizon scan and monitor national and international developments in COVID-19 antivirals and therapeutics.The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is continuing to support a series of national clinical trial ‘platforms’ across all phases of human trials and in a range of patient cohorts.

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Call for urgent agreement on international deal to prepare for and prevent future pandemics

A high-powered intervention by 23 former national Presidents, 22 former Prime Ministers, a former UN General Secretary and 3 Nobel Laureates is being made today to press for an urgent agreement from international negotiators on a Pandemic Accord, under the Constitution of the World Health Organizaion, to bolster the world’s collective preparedness and response to future pandemics.

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After Four Years, 59% in U.S. Say COVID-19 Pandemic Is Over

received their first shot. But it was not until late May/early June 2023 that a majority thought it was over.

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COVID-19: testing from 1 April 2023

COVID-19) pandemic, the government has prioritised protecting the most vulnerable and those in high-risk settings. Government-funded testing will continue to focus on these groups, with new guidance coming into effect in England from 1 April 2023.The ongoing success of the vaccination programme, increased access to treatments and high immunity amongst the population, has allowed the government to scale back testing in England.

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Paul Alexander, 'Iron Lung Man,' Dies at 78 After Testing Positive for COVID-19

Paul “Polio Paul” Alexander, known for being the man in the iron lung on social media (or @ironlungman), has passed away.

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COVID-19: paediatric surveillance

COVID-19) cases, with older adults and those with underlying co-morbidities particularly affected by the current global pandemic. Whilst this is reassuring for paediatricians, there are limited data on childhood SARS-CoV-19 infections, especially from Europe.UKHSA (previously Public Health England) along with NHS partners and academic collaborators has implemented a number of ongoing surveillance programmes to monitor the course, progression and outcomes of COVID-19 in children.UKHSA has legal permission, provided by Regulation 3 of the Health Service (Control of Patient Information) Regulations 2002, to process patient confidential information for national surveillance of communicable diseases.

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COVID-19: information and advice for health and care professionals

on the epidemiology, virology, transmission, and clinical features of COVID-19 is available.COVID-19 can present with a range of symptoms of varying severity. It is estimated that 1 in 3 people have COVID-19 without displaying any symptoms.The main symptoms include fever, a new and continuous cough, anosmia (loss of smell) and ageusia (loss of taste).Examples of other symptoms include shortness of breath, unexplained tiredness or fatigue, loss of appetite, myalgia (muscle ache), sore throat, headache, nasal congestion (stuffy nose), runny nose, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting.

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COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) variants

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Covid's two latest symptoms which could indicate new lethal strain

A new strain of Covid has become the most common form of the virus in recent months across the globe and has notably brought on two new symptoms that people have reported experiencing.

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Canada to end COVID-19 rapid test shipments. Experts say it could be ‘too soon’

COVID-19 rapid tests — a tool that experts consider vital to fighting the pandemic — will not be shipped to Canadian provinces and territories come year’s end, and some fear “it may be too soon” for such a decision.“Rapid tests are an amazing tool. So if not those, then what,” Colin Furness, infection control epidemiologist and assistant professor at the University of Toronto’s faculty of information, questioned while speaking to Global News Friday.

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Both oral and nasal swabbing recommended to boost COVID rapid test reliability, Ontario experts say

COVID-19 infections with the Omicron variant as reliably as they did with the Delta strain, but changing the way the tests are performed can boost their sensitivity.The science advisory table says in a brief today that the rapid tests, which involve nasal swabs, are less sensitive for Omicron, especially in the first one or two days after infection.But, they say the tests are better at detecting Omicron if people swab both cheeks, followed by the back of the tongue or throat, then both nostrils.

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COVID-19 rapid test kits available across London, Ont.

COVID-19 rapid antigen test.The Ontario government announced earlier this week that it would make the tests available at select grocery stores and pharmacies across the province, starting Feb. 9 and lasting for at least eight weeks.There are 78 locations in London where the tests will be available, as of Feb.

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Toronto to distribute COVID-19 rapid test kits to child care providers

COVID-19 tests to licensed child care programs in the community.In a press release issued Tuesday, the city said it is working with the provincial government to distribute the tests.According to the city, two test kits will be allotted per staff member or care provider and infant, toddler and preschool child in care. Child care centres concerned about limited N95 mask supply from Ontario government The city said the tests “are to be used when they present any symptoms of the COVID-19 virus and its variants.”“Children, child care staff members and child care providers will continue to be actively screened every day for symptoms upon entering a child care program, as has been the process throughout the pandemic,” the release reads.The city said it will help to ensure the test kids are distributed “as quickly as possible” to community-based child care programs, including licensed home child care agencies.According to the release, child care programs that are located in schools will receive the test kits directly from their school or school board.In a statement, Toronto Mayor John Tory said the city is “committed to supporting any effort to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to keep children, their families and child care workers safe.”“By providing one more tool to help detect symptomatic cases, we can make a concerted effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 and keep child care programs open for the families that need them,” he said.Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr.

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COVID-19: Rapid test site for children, health-care workers to open in London

COVID-19 test so they can return to work or school.The Thames Valley Family Health Team announced Tuesday that a new testing location will open in the city next month, providing rapid point-of-care molecular testing, which, like rapid antigen testing, can provide results within 15 minutes.The testing site will open on Jan. 5 in Suite 105 of the Springbank Medical Centre at 460 Springbank Dr., with appointments available Monday to Friday from 9 a.m.

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COVID-19 rapid test supply runs short at multiple South zone locations

The province began rolling out free access to rapid COVID-19 tests Friday, but demand for them saw inventories rapidly run out. In Lethbridge and in surrounding communities, many residents hoping to get their hands on the free test kits came away empty handed.

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COVID-19 rapid tests now available for all Albertans

COVID-19, free rapid tests are now available for all Albertans.Premier Jason Kenney announced a slight change to gathering restrictions for the holidays on Wednesday and also announced any Albertan with an Alberta health care card can receive a rapid testing kit. The kit includes five tests and is designed to be used every 72 hours.

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B.C. COVID rapid test kit distribution questioned

Rapid test kits for COVID-19 aren’t widely available even as they’re becoming increasingly common in other parts of the Canada and across the U.S. to help people keep themselves and their loved ones safe, especially as holiday gathering season starts.

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Calls to release at-home COVID-19 rapid tests widely in Ontario

Medical experts and families in Ontario are calling on the Ford government to make rapid antigen tests available to every household in the province with the number of COVID-19 cases rising.

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At-home COVID-19 rapid test kits now available for k-6 Alberta schools with outbreaks

Alberta Education Minister Arianna LaGrange announces at-home COVID-19 rapid test kits are available for kindergarten to Grade 6 students and staff at schools on outbreak status.

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Distribution of COVID 19 rapid test kits cut short in New Brunswick

Rapid tests roll out in New Brunswick’s circuit breaker zones The distribution, however, was suspended by 11:30 a.m. in Moncton and by 1 p.m.

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Waterloo company offering ‘low-cost’ rapid COVID-19 antigen test kits to the public

COVID-19 rapid antigen tests: Everything you need to know “With the rising number of COVID-19 outbreaks in schools and workplaces across the country, we recognized the need for more accessible and widespread testing,” Jeremy Hedges, The Canadian Shield CEO, stated.“Due to regulatory issues, everyday Canadians are paying some of the highest prices in the world for rapid testing – we strongly believe that we can play a role in making that no longer the case.”The company says the kits will only be available to residents of Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.The Canadian Shield says it expects wider availability “as provincial ministries issue interim orders and change the regulatory landscape.” Parent-led rapid COVID-19 testing program

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COVID-19 rapid test kits distributed by Nova Scotia schools have expired tests

Schools across the province have been sending rapid test kits home with students from pre-primary to Grade 6. The goal is to detect COVID-19 cases sooner by allowing parents to test their children at home.

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US to increase at-home COVID-19 rapid test availability

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Guelph’s public health unit will participate in COVID-19 rapid test program in schools

COVID-19 rapid test program in schools and licensed child-care settings.The Ontario government announced on Tuesday morning that tests for unvaccinated students with no symptoms will be made available to locations where transmission is high. Ontario announces ‘targeted’ COVID-19 rapid test program in schools Within hours of that announcement, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health announced its intention to participate and that planning locally is already underway.“I am pleased to see the province add this layer of protection,” said medical officer of health Dr.

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Ontario announces COVID-19 rapid tests in schools where transmission is high

The province will work with local health units to determine if rapid testing will be implemented in their region’s schools. It’s set to roll out next week. Marianne Dimain reports.

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How to take a COVID-19 rapid test

Sarah Mostowich from the StaySafe initiative in Ontario’s Waterloo Region demonstrates how to take a rapid antigen test for COVID-19.

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N.B. chambers of commerce to distribute COVID-19 rapid tests to businesses

COVID-19 rapid testing kits available to owners of small and medium-sized businesses in the province.Four chambers of commerce — Saint John region, Edmundston region, Moncton and Fredericton — have launched a joint program to distribute the tests in their communities.Businesses with fewer than 300 employees can register with a testing plan in place for their staff.

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New COVID-19 rapid test kit receives scientific seal of approval

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COVID-19 rapid testing begins at 4 Regina Catholic schools

COVID-19 testing is available to students, their family members and staff at four Regina Catholic School Division high schools beginning Thursday.RCSD announced the schools on Wednesday: Dr. Martin LeBoldus Catholic High School, Archbishop M.C.

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Alberta program allows small and medium business to apply for COVID-19 rapid tests

COVID-19 rapid testing kits through their local chamber of commerce.According to a Wednesday news release from the province, interested businesses can apply to receive the kits directly from their chamber.“This partnership gives businesses another leg up to move our economy forward,” Premier Jason Kenney said.“By making it easier to access rapid testing kits when and where they need them, we are providing businesses with a vital tool to protect their workers and the Albertans they serve.” Alberta increasing access to COVID-19 rapid testing program Local chambers will need to sign an agreement, then Alberta Health will provide rapid tests, along with a pre-approved screening plan.A chamber membership is not required, the province said, and

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Alberta increasing access to COVID-19 rapid testing program

COVID-19.Businesses and service providers that want to offer rapid testing will no longer need to have a health-care provider oversee their program. Edmonton airport staff being offered rapid COVID-19 testing through 8-week mobile lab program Organizations will be able to participate in the rapid testing program independently.

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Spartan Bioscience seeks creditor protection after COVID-19 rapid test issue arises

COVID-19 test has filed for creditor protection after pausing shipments of the product due to a recently identified issue with the system.Spartan Bioscience Inc. says the problem is not a safety issue.The Ottawa-based company says it’s seeking protection from creditors while it restructures its operations and refines the test’s performance.

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Consent forms will be issued to staff and parents for Alberta COVID-19 rapid test pilot

Alberta Education Minister Adrianna LaGrange says parents and staff will need to sign consent forms as part of the province’s pilot project to roll out COVID-19 rapid testing in two schools.

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Coronavirus: Quebec to increase use of rapid tests, but lab tests remain the standard

Quebec Liberal leader calls for massive coronavirus testing strategy as schools re-open As of Jan. 29, Quebec had conducted 18,473 rapid tests — lower than the average daily number of laboratory tests conducted across the province.The government has faced criticism from opposition parties who have said they don’t understand why the province waited months to start using the technology.At the briefing — which was open to members of the opposition — Marie-Eve Bédard, an assistant deputy minister in the Health Department, defended the province’s decision to move cautiously.

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At-home and over-the-counter: U.S. strikes deal for COVID-19 rapid test kit

White House coronavirus adviser Andy Slavitt says the government awarded a $231-million contract to scale up production of a COVID-19 home test recently authorized by U.S. regulators.For months, health experts have stressed the need for fast, widespread home testing so that people can screen themselves and avoid contact with others if they have an infection.

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Reliance signs $ 15 mln deal with Israeli firm for COVID-19 rapid test kits

COVID-19 breath testing system that provides results within seconds."It takes a few seconds to get the result," BOH's CEO, Arie Laor, told PTI.The tests conducted by the company so far have given back results in less than a minute, he added.According to the agreement, the Indian corporate giant will purchase hundreds of systems from the Israeli company in a deal valued at USD 15 million and will use them to conduct millions of tests a month at a cost of USD 10 million per month, business portal Calcalist reported earlier.Reliance will also lead research of the system in India and will distribute the platform throughout the country and in the Far East, it added.BOH is said to have developed a breath test system that identifies COVID-19 at a

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In effort to curb spread of COVID-19, rapid tests coming to 2 Montreal high schools

COVID-19.“The goal is to use them to test children with symptoms but also to do random testing in 25 per cent of the school every week to see if we’re able to catch earlier on those who could be asymptomatic carriers,” said Dr. Caroline Quach, pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Ste.

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Provinces urge feds to ramp up rapid testing at airports amid new COVID-19 variant

quarantine rules and aren’t bringing more cases of the novel coronavirus onto Canadian soil.The calls come amid multiple reports of a new COVID-19 variant spreading within the U.K. and, recently, making its way into Canada.

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Alberta expanding COVID-19 rapid testing to long-term care, remote rural communities

The province is expanding its rapid COVID-19 testing to include Alberta’s most vulnerable. The goal is to help contain outbreaks and reduce the spread among high risk populations. Nicole Stillger explains.

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Get rapid tests into care homes now, says B.C. seniors’ advocate

Fraser Health Authority’s move to oversee a pair of Abbotsford care homes with serious COVID-19 outbreaks underscores the need to deploy rapid tests as soon as possible.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said in late November that B.C.

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Health Canada approves first antigen rapid test for coronavirus

Health Canada has given the green light to another rapid test for the virus that causes COVID-19.The Panbio test from Abbott Rapid Diagnostics in Germany is the first antigen test to be approved in Canada.Antigen tests look for specific markers on the outside of a virus, while all the tests previously approved in Canada look for the novel coronavirus’s genetic material.

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A $5 million prize spurs competition for Covid-19 rapid test

Covid-19 vaccine, just determining who’s infected remains a major challenge.Large-scale testing is a crucial element in containing the virus, experts say, because many who contract it exhibit little to no symptoms. Without widespread testing, it’s a daunting task to identify contagious individuals and isolate them.To help meet that challenge, the XPRIZE Foundation, which aims to spur technological and industry advancements, is offering a $5 million prize to develop a new Covid-19 rapid test.

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FDA OKs COVID-19 rapid test; CDC talks testing guidance

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted an emergency use authorization (EUA) for a rapid COVID-19 test developed by Abbott Laboratories.

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Covid-19 rapid test from Abbott, used by WH, missed 48% of positives: NYU study

The coronavirus test from Abbott Laboratories used at the White House to get rapid answers to whether someone is infected may miss as many as half of positive cases, according to a report from New York University.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Tam says Spartan rapid test for COVID-19 ‘didn’t perform well’ in clinical setting

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COVID-19 rapid tests can turn around results in minutes: Here are coronavirus tests to know

Since the coronavirus first hit the U.S. private companies have developed new COVID-19 tests that can reduce result turnaround time from days to minutes. On Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida is using some of the newest rapid testing available and has now tested nearly 1 in 100 Floridians for the virus.

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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

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