COVID-19 world updates
'; U.S. unveils COVID-19 vaccine rollout for children as Canada plans its own https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/u-s-unveils-covid-19-vaccine-rollout-for-children-as-canada-plans-its-own-1.5632012?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=6170ecd335a2610001aeaaee&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
A fully vaccinated U.S. citizen asks: For international travel, how does one find a coronavirus test to get back into the country if on-site testing isn't offered at the hotels? https://nyti.ms/3m6xmid
The FDA authorized booster shots for recipients of Moderna’s two-dose coronavirus vaccine and Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose shot. The agency will also allow recipients to pick which vaccine they want as a booster, endorsing a mix-and-match approach. https://nyti.ms/3pqvK4G
Many Indians can't prove their loved ones died from COVID-19. And that could be a problem http://bit.ly/3vJfbCp
📍29.5 million people in Canada have received their first COVID-19 vaccine
📍More than 27.8 million second doses and 333,178 third doses have been administered
📍88.3% of those eligible (12+) have received their first dose, 83.3% at least their second
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-vaccination-tracker-how-many-people-in-canada-have-received-shots-1.5247509
The UK could soon be experiencing as many as 100,000 coronavirus cases per day, Britain's health minister said soon after the country recorded its highest COVID death toll since March.
https://p.dw.com/p/41wHt
Former NFL player guilty of ID theft, COVID-19 relief fraud
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/former-nfl-player-guilty-of-id-theft-covid-19-relief-fraud
Mayor Bill de Blasio said 46,000 unvaccinated New York City workers must get a coronavirus shot by November or lose their paychecks. Regular testing will not be an option for workers who refuse to get vaccinated, he said. https://nyti.ms/3nfAEyD
For U.S. residents traveling abroad, how do you find a coronavirus test to get back into the country if on-site testing isn’t offered at the hotels? https://nyti.ms/3vvcowb
Romania's health care system is being overwhelmed by an onslaught of unvaccinated people infected with COVID-19.
The country has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the EU.
https://www.dw.com/en/pandemic-of-anti-vaxxers-and-covid-deniers-hits-romania/a-59565230
Gates Foundation to spend US$120M on access for COVID-19 pill https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/gates-foundation-to-spend-us-120m-on-access-for-covid-19-pill-1.5630752?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=61707dd641ee9900010f2b2b&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
Conservatives say they're against decision to make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for MPs https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/conservatives-say-they-re-against-decision-to-make-covid-19-vaccines-mandatory-for-mps-1.5630852?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=61706a3aafae3500014832a3&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
Conservatives say they're against decision to make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for MPs https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/conservatives-say-they-re-against-decision-to-make-covid-19-vaccines-mandatory-for-mps-1.5630852?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=61706a3aafae3500014832a3&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
FDA may approve mixing and matching COVID-19 booster shots
https://www.foxnews.com/health/fda-may-approve-mixing-matching-covid-booster-shots
U.S. health officials anticipate that regulators will make Covid-19 vaccines available for 5- to 11-year-olds in the coming weeks. The campaign to vaccinate kids will rely on doctors, clinics and pharmacies. https://nyti.ms/3jhIPJW
JUST IN: A Brazilian Senate committee has recommended that President Jair Bolsonaro face at least 10 charges, including crimes against humanity, over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
JUST IN: A Brazilian Senate committee has recommended that President Jair Bolsonaro face at least 10 charges, including crimes against humanity, over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fox News' Cavuto tests positive for COVID-19, urges vaccines https://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/fox-news-cavuto-tests-positive-for-covid-19-urges-vaccines-1.5630704?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=6170398035a2610001ae8517&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
Poland considers drastic steps to tackle COVID-19 'explosion' https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/poland-considers-drastic-steps-to-tackle-covid-19-explosion-1.5630706?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=617035fd0fbc4500016b8bfe&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
Travis Tritt cancels concerts at venues with COVID-19 safety measures https://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/travis-tritt-cancels-concerts-at-venues-with-covid-19-safety-measures-1.5630674?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=617032787778c400018ea2d2&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
The Brooklyn Nets missed Kyrie Irving on Tuesday as they faced the Milwaukee Bucks — and they will continue to miss him for the foreseeable future, or at least until they lift his banishment from the team over his refusal to accept a coronavirus vaccine. https://nyti.ms/30LrqCT
Ontario marks lowest COVID-19 daily case count in months with 304 new cases https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-marks-lowest-covid-19-daily-case-count-in-months-with-304-new-cases-1.5630615
Putin keeps Russian workers home for a week as COVID-19 deaths soar https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/putin-keeps-russian-workers-home-for-a-week-as-covid-19-deaths-soar-1.5630468?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=6170165f35a2610001ae7c42&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
General Electric mandates COVID-19 vaccines for U.S. workers https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/general-electric-mandates-covid-19-vaccines-for-u-s-workers-1.5630395?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=616ffdc235a2610001ae75f0&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
Germany could miss its goal of donating 100 million COVID-19 shots to poorer countries this year.
https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-digest-germany-likely-to-miss-vaccine-donation-target-says-report/a-59558861
Germany could miss its goal of donating 100 million COVID-19 shots to poorer countries this year.
https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-digest-germany-likely-to-miss-vaccine-donation-target-says-report/a-59558861
Breaking News: New York City will require all city workers to be vaccinated against the coronavirus or risk losing their jobs, Mayor Bill de Blasio said. Regular testing will not be an option for workers who refuse to get vaccinated, he said.
https://nyti.ms/3AVM5jX
5 things to know on http://CTVNews.ca for Wednesday, October 20, 2021: COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, vaccine mandates, Doug Ford comments https://www.ctvnews.ca/5-things/5-things-to-know-for-wednesday-october-20-2021-1.5630385
Europe the only region with rise in COVID-19 last week: WHO https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/europe-the-only-region-with-rise-in-covid-19-last-week-who-1.5630357
DHS Secretary Mayorkas tests positive for COVID-19, days after event with Biden
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dhs-secretary-mayorkas-tests-positive-covid-19-days-after-biden-event
These countries are vaccinating children against COVID-19 https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/these-countries-are-vaccinating-children-against-covid-19-1.5629655?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=616fb76b0fbc4500016b7243&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
Neil Cavuto, a Fox News anchor, has tested positive for the coronavirus. “Had I not been vaccinated, and with all my medical issues, this would be a far more dire situation,” he said. https://nyti.ms/3pjC0eo
📍29.5 million people in Canada have received their first COVID-19 vaccine
📍Almost 27.8 million second doses and 322,122 third doses have been administered
📍88.3% of those eligible (12+) have received their first dose, 83.1% at least their second
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-vaccination-tracker-how-many-people-in-canada-have-received-shots-1.5247509
The New York City Board of Health declared racism a public health crisis on Monday, passing a resolution that directed the Health Department to take steps to ensure a “racially just recovery” from the coronavirus pandemic. https://nyti.ms/3G34zTp
General Electric will require all U.S.-based workers to be vaccinated against Covid-19, citing government vaccination requirements for federal contractors. The company joins several other large corporations in requiring employee vaccination. https://nyti.ms/3pf19XO
WATCH LIVE: Alta. Premier Jason Kenney, health officials give a COVID-19 update: http://bit.ly/3pjkkQq
Sask. COVID-19 response draws criticism after province asks U.S. states for help before federal government https://regina.ctvnews.ca/sask-covid-19-response-draws-criticism-after-province-ask-u-s-states-for-help-before-federal-government-1.5629618
Rate of COVID-19 cases among young B.C. children trending downward https://bc.ctvnews.ca/rate-of-covid-19-cases-among-young-b-c-children-trending-downward-1.5629165
New York City schools have seen low Covid-19 numbers since roughly one million students returned to class last month. Experts, however, say the city may not be testing enough students to keep infection numbers low. https://nyti.ms/3vqYThh
#Breaking: COVID-19 restrictions: Changes to capacity limits coming for many B.C. venues
https://bc.ctvnews.ca/covid-19-restrictions-changes-to-capacity-limits-coming-for-many-b-c-venues-1.5629668
Covid-19 costs put pressure on school budgets https://bbc.in/3vypSrk
Typically school board elections are considered not very interesting, but polarizing national issues are changing that as they become political battlefields with fights over masks and COVID-19 vaccines. https://n.pr/3G3UF42
Kids get #COVID19, too.
Even though fewer children get severely ill from COVID-19 compared w/ adults, cases & hospitalizations rose recently in children 11 & younger.
To keep from getting & spreading COVID-19 to kids in your life, get a COVID-19 vaccine: http://vaccines.gov
🧪 COVID-19 Science Update:
During Hispanic Heritage Month, this update focuses on health disparities experienced by Hispanic/Latino populations, including essential workers & their families, during the pandemic.
👓 Read the full update: https://bit.ly/3aLXdVR.
Covid-19: Thousands prosecuted over London transport mask rules https://bbc.in/3jn0wHR
Covid-19: Extra Covid restrictions not needed at this point, Sajid Javid says https://bbc.in/3aXyka6
The White House says it is ready to quickly roll out COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 5 to 11, if the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for that age group is authorized by the FDA and CDC.
https://n.pr/3poOPEm
#COVID19 vaccines do not create or cause variants of the virus that causes COVID-19. The virus that causes COVID-19 constantly changes through a natural ongoing process of mutation (change). The result of this change is a variant.
More: https://bit.ly/3hQ9yv9.
Covid-19: Six more Covid-related deaths and 1,423 cases https://bbc.in/3nePo0M
Covid-19: 'Real issue' with virus in Northants - health prof https://bbc.in/3n5L9EO
Covid-19: NI hospital pressures 'worst in 20 years' https://bbc.in/3DZZ6Lc
The White House releases its plans to roll out Covid-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11, pending FDA authorization https://cnn.it/3C4nriw
Covid-19: Call to bring back restrictions, and the cost of living dips https://bbc.in/3vt8aFn
Covid-19: More visits allowed to Northern Ireland care homes https://bbc.in/3BZEP7Y
The Indian women widowed by Covid-19 https://bbc.in/3G3bVGv
Fox News anchor Neil Cavuto, who has been open over the years about his journey with multiple sclerosis, has tested positive for Covid-19. He is vaccinated. https://cnn.it/3BZRd7V
Fox News anchor Neil Cavuto, who has been open over the years about his journey with multiple sclerosis, has tested positive for Covid-19. He is vaccinated. https://cnn.it/3BZRd7V
Unvaccinated adults who became sick w/ #COVID19 were 12 times more likely to be hospitalized compared w/ those who were fully vaccinated, data on CDC’s COVID Data Tracker show. COVID-19 vaccines reduce the risk of severe illness & hospitalization. More: https://bit.ly/CDThospvax.
Unvaccinated adults who became sick w/ #COVID19 were 12 times more likely to be hospitalized compared w/ those who were fully vaccinated, data on CDC’s COVID Data Tracker show. COVID-19 vaccines reduce the risk of severe illness & hospitalization. More: https://bit.ly/CDThospvax.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who is vaccinated, tests positive for Covid-19 https://cnn.it/3aSjlOx
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who is vaccinated, tests positive for Covid-19 https://cnn.it/3aSjlOx
If you plan to #travel to celebrate #DiadelosMuertos, get vaccinated against #COVID19 as soon as you can. Many travel destinations have high COVID-19 transmission. Getting vaccinated helps #SlowTheSpread and keep you and your loved ones healthy. More: https://bit.ly/3w9StDb.
If you plan to #travel to celebrate #DiadelosMuertos, get vaccinated against #COVID19 as soon as you can. Many travel destinations have high COVID-19 transmission. Getting vaccinated helps #SlowTheSpread and keep you and your loved ones healthy. More: https://bit.ly/3w9StDb.
Covid-19: No 10 keeping 'close eye' on rising cases, and US football coach fired over jab https://bbc.in/3G1brRh
Covid-19: No 10 keeping 'close eye' on rising cases, and US football coach fired over jab https://bbc.in/3G1brRh
New @CDCMMWR finds 2 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is 93% effective at preventing #COVID19 hospitalization among 12–18-year-olds. These findings show how important vaccination is to protect U.S. adolescents against severe COVID-19. Full report: http://bit.ly/MMWR7042e1.
New @CDCMMWR finds 2 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is 93% effective at preventing #COVID19 hospitalization among 12–18-year-olds. These findings show how important vaccination is to protect U.S. adolescents against severe COVID-19. Full report: http://bit.ly/MMWR7042e1.
Covid-19: Face coverings compulsory in NI for autumn/ winter https://bbc.in/3nbyFvz
Covid-19: Face coverings compulsory in NI for autumn/ winter https://bbc.in/3nbyFvz
Covid-19: Eight more Covid-related deaths and 1,367 cases https://bbc.in/3vsGH6T
Covid-19: Eight more Covid-related deaths and 1,367 cases https://bbc.in/3vsGH6T
As vaccine mandates for public employees begin to take effect across the country, police officers and the unions that represent them are putting up a fight, frustrating officials who say their goal is to minimize deaths as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on. https://n.pr/3lWsRXq
Covid-19: Ipswich has highest case rate in England https://bbc.in/3aQLsO5
Covid-19: Ipswich has highest case rate in England https://bbc.in/3aQLsO5
Mauritania🇲🇷 is one of 16 African countries to reach the @WHO target of vaccinating at least 10% of the population against #COVID19 by September.
Read about how the country achieved this & became a champion of COVID-19 vaccination in Africa.
https://www.afro.who.int/news/mauritania-champion-covid-19-vaccination-africa
Mauritania🇲🇷 is one of 16 African countries to reach the @WHO target of vaccinating at least 10% of the population against #COVID19 by September.
Read about how the country achieved this & became a champion of COVID-19 vaccination in Africa.
https://www.afro.who.int/news/mauritania-champion-covid-19-vaccination-africa
Covid-19: New mutation of Delta variant under close watch in UK https://bbc.in/3APec4k
Covid-19: New mutation of Delta variant under close watch in UK https://bbc.in/3APec4k
Covid-19: Impact on music industry revealed and why UK cases are so high https://bbc.in/2Z04oaC
Covid-19: Impact on music industry revealed and why UK cases are so high https://bbc.in/2Z04oaC