COVID-19 world updates
WATCH LIVE: Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Dr. Deena Hinshaw give a COVID-19 update: http://bit.ly/3uMp01a
Why children are hitting the wall in coping with COVID-19 pandemic https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/why-children-are-hitting-the-wall-in-coping-with-covid-19-pandemic-1.5328391?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=603d79006d6e2d0001b9dbff&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
Twitter will label misleading information about Covid-19 vaccines, the company said on Monday. It will also enforce coronavirus misinformation rules with a five-tiered "strike" system that could eventually lead to permanent suspension from the platform. https://nyti.ms/3kC4Rqg
Brazil's hospitals reach breaking point as health minister blames new coronavirus variants https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/brazil-s-hospitals-reach-breaking-point-as-health-minister-blames-new-coronavirus-variants-1.5329221?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=603d6e744387050001dd2e37&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
Donald and Melania Trump received COVID-19 vaccine at the White House in January https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/donald-and-melania-trump-received-covid-19-vaccine-at-the-white-house-in-january-1.5329146?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=603d63e74387050001dd2df8&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
"This virus will rebound if we let it."
The WHO warned countries not to loosen measures to control the coronavirus, as global numbers rose for the first time in weeks.
https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-digest-global-infections-up-for-first-time-in-weeks-warns-who/a-56732232
The battle against the pandemic continues in Britain a year after the coronavirus first emerged there. In ICUs teeming with patients, doctors and nurses in protective garb work through noise, chaos and bleeping monitors. https://nyti.ms/2ZZNMwV
Biden's $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill heads to the Senate – here's what happens next https://fxn.ws/3uMpPae
March looks set to be a pivotal month as some European nations try to counter coronavirus fatigue by reopening certain business sectors.
While it's good news for some, others are facing even harsher regulations. https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-restrictions-to-ease-or-not-to-ease/a-56736133
In most parts of the country, getting a coronavirus vaccine can feel like trying to win the lottery, but in Gila County, Arizona, any resident over the age of 18 can walk into a clinic without an appointment right now and get a vaccine. https://nyti.ms/3kxwxfQ
Donald Trump and Melania Trump quietly received Covid-19 vaccinations in January before leaving the White House, an adviser said on Monday.
The news came a day after Trump appeared at CPAC, where for the first time he encouraged people to get vaccinated. https://nyti.ms/37VQuHR
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine 'not recommended' in people 65 and older: NACI https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/astrazeneca-covid-19-vaccine-not-recommended-in-people-65-and-older-naci-1.5329033
COVID-19 vaccination ramps up in several provinces as supply worries ease https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccination-ramps-up-in-several-provinces-as-supply-worries-ease-1.5329024
The number of new COVID-19 infections globally rose last week for the first time in seven weeks, the World Health Organization (@WHO) has warned. https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-digest-global-infections-up-for-first-time-in-weeks-warns-who/a-56732232
WATCH LIVE: Ontario health officials provide an update on COVID-19 cases in the province: http://bit.ly/3029SyF
There are 154 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan today https://regina.ctvnews.ca/sask-records-154-new-covid-19-cases-provincial-lab-to-start-testing-for-variants-1.5328444
'Premature' and 'unrealistic' to think COVID-19 will end soon, WHO emergencies chief warns
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/premature-and-unrealistic-to-think-covid-19-will-end-soon-who-emergencies-chief-warns-1.5328988
Liberals' two-year-old pledge to revamp EI, CPP appeals body delayed due to COVID-19 https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/liberals-two-year-old-pledge-to-revamp-ei-cpp-appeals-body-delayed-due-to-covid-19-1.5328937?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=603d44406d6e2d0001b9dac9&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
The sexual harassment claims against Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York come as he is already under fire over the state’s coronavirus response in nursing homes. The governor has not held a news conference in a week. https://nyti.ms/3uCYrM5
WATCH LIVE: Toronto officials give an update on COVID-19 cases and measures in the city: http://bit.ly/301Yov3
WATCH LIVE: Health and municipal officials give an update on COVID-19 cases in the London, Ontario, region: http://bit.ly/301YIdf
Time between COVID-19 vaccine doses extended to 4 months: B.C. health officials https://bc.ctvnews.ca/time-between-covid-19-vaccine-doses-extended-to-4-months-b-c-health-officials-1.5328817
There were 35 new COVID-19 infections and one additional death reported in Manitoba today https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/manitoba-adds-35-new-covid-19-cases-as-province-prepares-for-next-round-of-reopening-1.5328535
New Brunswick is reporting one new case of COVID-19 and three recoveries https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/new-brunswick-reports-one-new-case-of-covid-19-active-cases-drop-to-36-1.5328727
WATCH LIVE: Man. Health officials provide an update on the COVID-19: http://bit.ly/2NP9wJj
About two-thirds of Russians believe COVID-19 was created artificially as a biological weapon: poll https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/over-60-per-cent-of-russians-don-t-want-sputnik-v-vaccine-see-covid-19-as-biological-weapon-poll-1.5328758
Quebec reports lowest increase in months with 613 new COVID-19 cases as mass vaccinations begin https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/quebec-reports-lowest-increase-in-months-with-613-new-covid-19-cases-as-mass-vaccinations-begin-1.5328615
LIVE NOW: U.S. officials provide an update on COVID-19 cases, vaccines https://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=104070&playlistId=1.4912953&binId=1.810401&playlistPageNum=1&binPageNum=1 #COVID19
Ontario reports more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases, six additional deaths https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-reports-more-than-1-000-new-covid-19-cases-six-additional-deaths-1.5328437
Farm workers, many of whom are undocumented immigrants, have borne the brunt of the coronavirus pandemic in California. But a landmark effort is underway across the Coachella Valley to bring the vaccine directly into the fields. https://nyti.ms/3r3A8Ve
India's Modi gets COVID-19 vaccination as chaotic expansion of vaccine drive begins https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/india-s-modi-gets-covid-19-vaccination-as-chaotic-expansion-of-vaccine-drive-begins-1.5328461
LIVE NOW: Green Party Leader Annamie Paul comments on COVID-19 vaccines:
https://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=68597&playlistId=1.5210020&binId=1.810401&playlistPageNum=1&binPageNum=1 #COVID19 #cdnpoli
Every coronavirus variant of concern has been circulating in Houston at a low level for at least six to eight weeks, a new study found.
The discovery shows how little is known about the variants as no other U.S. city has the data to conduct such a survey.
https://nyti.ms/37Y9FAU
“I want people to know how awful it is.”
We went inside Britain’s hospitals, nursing homes and mortuaries, where the war against Covid-19 is unending.
https://nyti.ms/3dWvDbn
Coronavirus: Why children are hitting the wall in coping with COVID-19 pandemic https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/why-children-are-hitting-the-wall-in-coping-with-covid-19-pandemic-1.5328391
Three-day lockdown to curb COVID-19 outbreak takes effect in Prince Edward Island https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/three-day-lockdown-to-curb-covid-19-outbreak-takes-effect-in-prince-edward-island-1.5328234
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine begins shipping, third jab in US arsenal https://www.foxnews.com/health/johnson-johnson-covid-19-vaccine-begins-shipping-third-vaccine-in-us-arsenal
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine begins shipping, third jab in US arsenal https://www.foxnews.com/health/johnson-johnson-covid-19-vaccine-begins-shipping-third-vaccine-in-us-arsenal
COVID-19 zaps electricity usage in Ontario as people stay home https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/covid-19-zaps-electricity-usage-in-ontario-as-people-stay-home-1.5328282
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India was vaccinated against the coronavirus on Monday, as the country expanded vaccine eligibility criteria.
https://nyti.ms/3b3NsDo
Covid-19: Two die after 11 catch virus on Christmas Day https://bbc.in/2OdNwre
Covid-19: Guernsey sets indoor gatherings limit at 20 people https://bbc.in/2Pd4wOT
#COVID19 vaccines keep you from getting sick from COVID-19.
As of March 1, more than 50 million people in the US had received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Of those, more than 25 million had received both doses & are fully vaccinated.
More data: http://bit.ly/CDT_vaccine
Covid-19: Vaccines cut risk of serious illness by 80%, and border measures defended https://bbc.in/3uGxM0N
Johnson & Johnson has begun shipping nearly 4 million doses of its newly-authorized COVID-19 vaccine across the country.
"We think literally within about the next 24 to 48 hours Americans should start receiving shots in arms," the company's CEO said.
https://trib.al/JEVazxX
15% of the U.S. population has now received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, according to federal data.
See what the numbers are like in your state 👇
https://trib.al/c184xgf
Covid-19: Obby Oss celebrations cancelled https://bbc.in/3sDHe36
If you are a crew member onboard a ship, you may need to get tested for COVID-19 even if you don’t have any symptoms. Learn more about #COVID19 testing with CDC’s new crew member resources: https://bit.ly/3q6lc7J.
Covid-19: Corby police issue fines in highest infection rate area https://bbc.in/3sAOSvc
Join today’s CDC #COVID19 Partner Update Call at 3:00 pm EST.
Title: Progress Around Smokefree Policies During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Retweet and Register: https://bit.ly/3bCmT7u.
#SmokeFree #Health
Covid-19: Walsall mum with virus meets baby for first time https://bbc.in/3kvrHQc
Covid-19: Health budget 'inadequate to tackle waiting lists' https://bbc.in/37XgYJ6
We answered your latest COVID-19 questions — including when to schedule a mammogram if you're getting the vaccine, what's in the shot and what to do if your pooch sniffs a used mask.
https://trib.al/hfJqjPM
Covid-19 in north Norfolk: The part of England largely untouched by the virus https://bbc.in/3q5eH4M
Covid-19: Hunt for Brazilian variant, and extra money for vaccine rollout https://bbc.in/3q5C52j
Covid-19: Officials hunt Brazil virus variant case in England https://bbc.in/3dUwR6Y
New @TwitterMoments 🦠 "When was the moment you knew COVID-19 was changing your life?”
https://twitter.com/i/moments/1366087881400459264
There’s now a third safe COVID-19 vaccine, so we asked Dr. Fauci to walk us through the newly-authorized Johnson & Johnson option: The way it works, it’s effectiveness, and whether he’d take it himself. (The answer is yes!)
Covid-19: Brazil 'variant of concern' detected in UK https://bbc.in/300w6Ry
It's been nearly a year since the U.S. entered coronavirus-related lockdowns.
We asked people to share when they knew COVID-19 was changing their lives using #TheMoment. This is what they said.
https://trib.al/egByTsU
A panel of experts that advises the CDC voted to endorse the new one-shot vaccine for COVID-19.
The move comes one day after the FDA authorized this vaccine for emergency use, making it the third COVID-19 vaccine available in the United States.
https://trib.al/iGyEtZY
BMI isn't a foolproof standard to assess potential health risk factors, but an obesity medicine physician said "it's a good measure" for COVID-19 vaccine priority planning.
She says it would be dangerous for people with obesity to not get vaccinated. https://trib.al/6ewnbrO
Covid-19: Minister urges 'caution' as lockdown is eased https://bbc.in/3aXnxgJ
Covid-19: Plan to 'get tills ringing again' and tests for pupils' families https://bbc.in/3r2AiMI
COVID-19 has driven women out of the workforce in historic numbers. "As a working mom, this doesn’t surprise me because COVID has nearly broken me, too," writes Jane Swift -- a former governor of Massachusetts. @WBUR https://trib.al/2fINUJ9
"[COVID] took him from healthy to dead in three weeks."
"Looking at the numbers every day, I'm sitting in the grief."
"That's my mother. ... She's one of those numbers."
A half-million COVID-19 deaths, through the eyes of those hit hardest.
https://trib.al/MZE4P5i
Many patients suffering from long-term COVID-19 symptoms are no longer able to work.
Now, disability advocates and lawmakers are calling on the Social Security Administration to offer guidance on who qualifies for benefits.
https://trib.al/Wi7XK49
Covid-19: People aged 60 to 63 in England to get jab invites from Monday https://bbc.in/3dUk6Jt
Covid-19: Prince William and Kate urge people to get vaccine https://bbc.in/3sz24Rj
The FDA authorizes Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine. It is the first single dose Covid-19 vaccine available in the US
https://cnn.it/3szNrgI
The FDA authorizes Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine. It is the first single dose Covid-19 vaccine available in the US
https://cnn.it/3szNrgI
#Breaking: The FDA has authorized Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine -- making it the third vaccine available for emergency use. https://trib.al/fjUTrGZ
NPR is remembering some of those who lost their lives from COVID-19 by listening to music they loved and hearing their stories. Among those we're remembering today is Daniel Pazmino. He could talk baseball for hours, and loved the music of Marta Sanchez.
https://trib.al/MmmfZnX
Covid-19: Irish police attacked at Dublin lockdown protest https://bbc.in/3dOXPwQ
Covid-19: Nearly 20 million in UK have had first dose of vaccine https://bbc.in/2ZU0flJ
Covid-19: Belgium prisoners quarantined after virus outbreak https://bbc.in/3r32dfg
Coronavirus: Two further Covid-19 deaths in NI https://bbc.in/37VHx1w
How do you get a COVID-19 vaccine appointment? The answer varies by place. We created a lookup tool to help you get started.
https://trib.al/bkS2uNR
Covid-19: Public finances facing 'challenge' and vaccine passport app https://bbc.in/3bNXqs1
Covid-19: NI in much better place one year on https://bbc.in/3uvNprM