COVID-19 world updates
As India records high daily death tolls, the second wave of the coronavirus has shown no sign of slowing down. However, for many, life goes on amid the sea of tragedy: http://p.dw.com/p/3tJR5
If vaccination rates remain stable and social distancing rules are kept in place, the seven-day incidence of coronavirus infections in Germany could drop below 50 cases per 100,000 residents by late June. https://www.dw.com/en/in-projected-covid-rate-germany-sees-way-out-of-pandemic/a-57533691
"Please don't take corona so lightly": A pregnant woman from New Delhi passed away from COVID-19-related complications only a few days after recording this message.
The coronavirus pandemic has made being LGBT+ in Pakistan significantly more difficult, in a country where those communities already face numerous challenges.
https://p.dw.com/p/3tO5P
Dementia, Alzheimer's most common comorbidities associated with COVID-19 deaths: StatCan https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/dementia-alzheimer-s-most-common-comorbidities-associated-with-covid-19-deaths-statcan-1.5429538?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=60a09c4fee4f3e0001b39d87&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
Meet the 9-year-old activist using social media to send oxygen to COVID-19 patients in India https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/meet-the-9-year-old-activist-using-social-media-to-send-oxygen-to-covid-19-patients-in-india-1.5429461?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=60a098cdb4526500012f0c09&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
Nearly one in two people in Nepal are testing positive for coronavirus amid a 60-fold increase in cases since April.
Russia has produced the world's first batch of COVID-19 vaccines for animals — and Kasha, the cat, was one of the first to get a jab🐱💉
Russia has produced the world's first batch of COVID-19 vaccines for animals — and Kasha, the cat, was one of the first to get a jab🐱💉
Dementia, Alzheimer's most common comorbidities associated with COVID-19 deaths: StatCan http://bit.ly/3ymSVz9
Aid groups in Lebanon say the country's ongoing economic crisis, compounded by the coronavirus pandemic, is forcing more girls under 18 into marriage.
https://www.dw.com/en/lebanons-crisis-increase-child-marriages/a-57531628
Aid groups in Lebanon say the country's ongoing economic crisis, compounded by the coronavirus pandemic, is forcing more girls under 18 into marriage.
https://www.dw.com/en/lebanons-crisis-increase-child-marriages/a-57531628
Meet the 9-year-old activist using social media to send oxygen to COVID-19 patients in India https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/meet-the-9-year-old-activist-using-social-media-to-send-oxygen-to-covid-19-patients-in-india-1.5429461?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=60a01a3cb4526500012f0a35&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
"The truth is: I don't have any more tears."
Hellen lost 13 relatives to COVID-19. Now, her father is also fighting for his life.
"The truth is: I don't have any more tears."
Hellen lost 13 relatives to COVID-19. Now, her father is also fighting for his life.
With Covid-19 cases decreasing in the U.S., and masks no longer required everywhere, a sense of normalcy is starting to return. The New York Times asked 723 epidemiologists what it will really take for us to get there, and how long. https://nyti.ms/3bvV9Cp
COVID-19 cases in Ontario remain below 3,000 for sixth consecutive day https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/covid-19-cases-in-ontario-remain-below-3-000-for-sixth-consecutive-day-1.5429299
Germany's Economy Minister is expecting the country's economy to grow 3-4% this year as coronavirus restrictions are lifted.
https://p.dw.com/p/3tQY5
Germany's Economy Minister is expecting the country's economy to grow 3-4% this year as coronavirus restrictions are lifted.
https://p.dw.com/p/3tQY5
More than 70 percent of Americans 65 or older are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. https://nyti.ms/2RZGEzy
If vaccination rates remain stable and social distancing rules are kept in place, the seven-day incidence of coronavirus infections in Germany could drop below 50 cases per 100,000 residents by June.
https://p.dw.com/p/3tP8l
Taiwan raised the coronavirus alert level for Taipei amid a rise in domestic infections.
"Only by doing this can infections be dealt with and controlled," said Health Minister Chen Shih-chung.
https://p.dw.com/p/3tQSW
"Please don't take corona so lightly": A pregnant woman from New Delhi passed away from COVID-19-related complications only a few days after recording this message.
"In low and lower-middle income countries, COVID-19 vaccine supply has not been enough to even immunize healthcare workers," @DrTedros said.
https://www.dw.com/en/covid-vaccines-give-doses-to-covax-not-kids-who-urges/a-57466344?fbclid=IwAR1It9YASwlhz4hk0dMosDHjbS3lptCEayXcUoybcIZux43m2Djz-kIrOMU
Uruguay had the world's highest Covid-19 death rate per capita in the last week, according to data compiled by The New York Times, and six out of the 11 countries with the highest death rates per capita are in South America. https://nyti.ms/33KKBei
Whether with coronavirus figures filed by fax, or online forms for financial aid which then need to be printed out and signed, the pandemic has shown German government bodies lag behind European neighbors going digital.
https://www.dw.com/en/covid-exposes-digital-deficit-in-german-government/a-57491014
Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng discusses the new public health guidance on lifting COVID-19 restrictions into the summer and fall. https://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2202800&taid=609f393ed989cf0001f49672&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
BREAKING: Major-General Dany Fortin, the head of Canada's COVID-19 vaccine rollout, has left his assignment with the Public Health Agency of Canada, pending the results of a military investigation.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/maj-gen-danny-fortin-no-longer-leading-vaccine-campaign-pending-military-investigation-1.5428928
What kind of summer and fall can we expect in Canada? Ottawa says it depends on two things - vaccines and cases.
Tonight, @MerellaCTV looks at the thresholds that need to be reached before COVID-19 restrictions can be eased.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/canadians-can-look-forward-to-small-outdoor-summer-gatherings-if-vaccine-targets-are-met-officials-1.5428194
Nunavut officials plead for Iqaluit residents to stop gathering during COVID-19 outbreak https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/nunavut-officials-plead-for-iqaluit-residents-to-stop-gathering-during-covid-19-outbreak-1.5428596?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=609ef666d989cf0001f494ef&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
A shot of good news next week as Canada will receive 4.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses – its largest batch to date.
A Moderna shipment of 1.1 million doses will be joined by 3.4 million Pfizer doses arriving ahead of schedule due to the May 24 holiday.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/canadians-can-look-forward-to-small-outdoor-summer-gatherings-if-vaccine-targets-are-met-officials-1.5428194
Scientists warned that coronavirus variants might lead to a crushing fourth wave in the U.S. But masks, distancing and other precautions — and luck — helped buy time for tens of millions of Americans to get vaccinated. https://nyti.ms/3w6FqSa
The World Health Organization is urging rich countries to donate COVID-19 vaccine doses to COVAX instead of vaccinating children.
Click here to read more: https://bit.ly/3uPIfXw
Nearly one in two people in Nepal are testing positive for coronavirus amid a 60-fold increase in cases since April.
Scientists identify genes associated with COVID-19 risk https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/scientists-identify-genes-associated-with-covid-19-risk-1.5428322?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=609ec1b1fc4c4c000189c677&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
"In low and lower-middle income countries, COVID-19 vaccine supply has not been enough to even immunize healthcare workers," @DrTedros said.
https://www.dw.com/en/covid-vaccines-give-doses-to-covax-not-kids-who-urges/a-57466344?fbclid=IwAR1It9YASwlhz4hk0dMosDHjbS3lptCEayXcUoybcIZux43m2Djz-kIrOMU
WATCH LIVE: Man. health officials provide an update on the COVID-19 in the province: http://bit.ly/3bmOxGn
Coronavirus lab leak theory should not be ruled out until there is 'sufficient data,' scientists say
https://www.foxnews.com/health/coronavirus-lab-leak-theory-should-not-be-ruled-out-until-sufficient-data-scientists
Coronavirus lab leak theory should not be ruled out until there is 'sufficient data,' scientists say
https://www.foxnews.com/health/coronavirus-lab-leak-theory-should-not-be-ruled-out-until-sufficient-data-scientists
Mainland China reports first local COVID-19 cases in more than 3 weeks https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/mainland-china-reports-first-local-covid-19-cases-in-more-than-3-weeks-1.5428203?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=609eb3a6fc4c4c000189c637&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
Covid-19: India travel ban defended, and virus experts on Monday's reopening https://bbc.in/3oky22C
Covid-19: No 10 defends India travel ban timing amid variant fears https://bbc.in/3wcoKIG
Covid-19 jabs to go ahead in Ireland despite cyber attack https://bbc.in/3wb5F9M
Covid-19: NI Executive urged to rethink new travel rules https://bbc.in/3bL2wGj
Covid-19: Rate of Indian variant spread, and the future of the Tokyo Olympics https://bbc.in/3bsRXqS
Once you’re fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you can resume activities that you did prior to the pandemic.
To find a COVID-19 vaccine near you:
1. Search http://vaccines.gov,
2. Text your ZIP code to 438829, or
3. Call 1-800-232-0233.
Covid-19: Collins Aerospace in Kilkeel cuts 62 jobs
Covid-19: Collins Aerospace in Kilkeel cuts 62 jobs
The Raytheon-owned company, which is based in Kilkeel, County Down, has made further redundancies.
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On May 10, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for adolescents ages 12-15. In addition to preventing severe illness, vaccines will help kids safely return to doing what they love. Read more: http://bit.ly/CDTweeklyreview.
Severe #COVID19 is rare in kids, but recent COVID-NET data show that rates of COVID-19-associated hospitalization in children ages 5 to 17 have doubled since mid-March. Everyone ages 12 and older should get vaccinated as soon as they can. More:
https://bit.ly/3bqjRUO
Covid-19: Second jabs 'accelerated' and Portugal to allow UK tourists
Covid-19: Second jabs 'accelerated' and Portugal to allow UK tourists
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday evening.
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What will the world say about the COVID vaccination effort in 100 years?
FASCINATING photo essay about the history of vaccine rollouts, from smallpox to COVID-19:
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2021/04/27/991201743/photos-vaccine-history-repeats-itself-sometimes
Covid-19: Indian variant Covid cases found in Dudley
Covid-19: Indian variant cases found in Black Country
A "very small number" of cases are found, prompting the council to urge people to get tested.
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A new @CDCMMWR provides more evidence that mRNA #COVID19 vaccines are effective in real-world conditions. Two doses of the mRNA vaccines were 94% effective among study participants at preventing symptomatic COVID-19. More: http://bit.ly/MMWR51421b.
Wondering if you’re fully vaccinated against #COVID19? Here’s the key 🔑.
You’re considered fully vaccinated:
• 2 weeks after the second shot of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
• 2 weeks after 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 Vaccine
https://bit.ly/2RfAtaM.
#Parents: Everyone 12 years and older is now eligible for #COVID19 vaccination.
Help protect your family by planning to get everyone who’s eligible vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as you can.
More: https://bit.ly/3uFSUUu.
With many adults vaccinated, a growing share of COVID-19 outbreaks are happening in schools. For administrators that consulting daily seating charts, a lot of measuring, and a whole lot of uncomfortable phone calls with parents. https://trib.al/5Lq8vAQ
Covid-19: India variant concerns and Wales advises only 'essential' overseas travel
Covid-19: India variant concerns and Wales advises only 'essential' overseas travel
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.
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Covid-19: India variant concerns and Wales advises only 'essential' overseas travel
Covid-19: India variant concerns and Wales advises only 'essential' overseas travel
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.
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Covid-19: All Jersey adults to be offered vaccine by August
Covid-19: All Jersey adults to be offered vaccine by August
Appointments for everyone over 18 in Jersey to have a Covid-19 vaccine will be available from June.
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Covid-19: All Jersey adults to be offered vaccine by August
Covid-19: All Jersey adults to be offered vaccine by August
Appointments for everyone over 18 in Jersey to have a Covid-19 vaccine will be available from June.
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Covid-19: Five ways to make hugging safer, from the experts https://bbc.in/2SPRgBN
Researchers have found that 12 people — yes, just 12 — are responsible for the bulk of the misleading claims and outright lies about COVID-19 vaccines that proliferate on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
https://trib.al/WcvhxuC
India's battle with COVID-19 has led to an unprecedented rise in "black fungus" there, doctors say — a rare but dangerous infection that preys on people with weakened immune systems.
https://trib.al/OnVsyGU
COVID-19 is ravaging Latin America, but Nicaragua insists it's doing better than its neighbors. The problem: Doctors and critics of the government say Nicaragua's numbers are fake. That's where the Observatorio Ciudadano, or Citizen's Observatory, comes in
https://www.npr.org/2021/05/12/996122094/citizens-work-to-expose-covids-real-toll-in-nicaragua-as-leaders-claim-success?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social
It's OK to go without a mask indoors, or outdoors, if you have been vaccinated against Covid-19, the CDC says https://cnn.it/3uJOmfO
It's OK to go without a mask indoors, or outdoors, if you have been vaccinated against Covid-19, the CDC says https://cnn.it/3uJOmfO
A new @CDCMMWR shows that a free community-based #COVID19 testing initiative in Chicago was effective at reaching people living in communities with less access to testing and disproportionately higher COVID-19 rates. More: http://bit.ly/7019a4.
A new @CDCMMWR shows that a free community-based #COVID19 testing initiative in Chicago was effective at reaching people living in communities with less access to testing and disproportionately higher COVID-19 rates. More: http://bit.ly/7019a4.
Everyone 12 years and older is now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. @CDCDirector Dr. Rochelle Walensky answers some of the common questions you might have.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3uFSUUu.
Everyone 12 years and older is now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. @CDCDirector Dr. Rochelle Walensky answers some of the common questions you might have.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3uFSUUu.
As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, some people believe we’re on the cusp of another roaring 1920s.
Which makes this feels like a good time to learn about the first one.
https://bit.ly/3bpqo1U
Covid-19: Indian variant Covid cases found in Nuneaton https://bbc.in/2RTDSMc
#HCPs: Your patients 12 years & older are now eligible to get a #COVID19 vaccine.
Talk to your patients & their parents about the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination. Answer their questions, so they can feel confident in their decision to get vaccinated. https://bit.ly/3uFSUUu.
#HCPs: Your patients 12 years & older are now eligible to get a #COVID19 vaccine.
Talk to your patients & their parents about the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination. Answer their questions, so they can feel confident in their decision to get vaccinated. https://bit.ly/3uFSUUu.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says that people vaccinated against Covid-19 do not need to wear masks outside. "We've got to make that transition," he says. https://cnn.it/3w4z060
Dr. Anthony Fauci says that people vaccinated against Covid-19 do not need to wear masks outside. "We've got to make that transition," he says. https://cnn.it/3w4z060
Covid-19: More Indian variant cases found in NI https://bbc.in/3uNIW3E
Covid-19 infection rate falling in County Donegal https://bbc.in/3fjDr6h
Covid-19: NI ministers to review Covid-19 restrictions https://bbc.in/3tCBczW
Covid-19: Covid's lasting impact on NHS and mix-and-match vaccine effects https://bbc.in/3boPL3J