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Ontario's vaccine rollout likely to be accelerated, says task force member
( - image credit) Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious diseases physician and member of Ontario's COVID-19 vaccine task force, says vaccinations of Ontarians in certain age categories are likely to move more quickly than initially planned.
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How the AstraZeneca vaccine stacks up against severe COVID-19
( - image credit) Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Matthew Oughton breaks down how effective the latest vaccine approved by Health Canada will be in the fight against COVID-19.
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South Africa vaccine campaign: Tens of thousands get Johnson and Johnson's jab
The discovery of a new and more contagious COVID-19 variant derailed South Africa’s plans to begin immunising its health workers with the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, which proved less effective against the new strain.
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Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine approval expected this week
Health Canada is expected to approve the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine this week, which would make it the third COVID-19 vaccine approved in Canada. In South Africa, authorities have paused rollout of this vaccine after a study found it...
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How the other vaccines in line for Canada's approval compare
Canada has other vaccines in line for approval -- how they compare to the ones already being rolled out and how COVID-19 variants are a complicating factor.
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South Africa launches vaccine roll-out with Johnson & Johnson jab
Healthcare workers and government officials first to be given one-shot vaccine as part of observational study to kick off inoculation drive.
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Other COVID-19 vaccines awaiting approval could give Canadians more choice — eventually
The federal government is still evaluating other COVID-19 vaccines, including from AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson, which could be approved within weeks. The vaccines in the pipeline work differently and some Canadians hope that...
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Ottawa promises more COVID-19 vaccines to come next week
As some provinces begin to run low on doses, Prime Minister Trudeau promises to ‘scale up’ COVID-19 vaccine deliveries.
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Procurement minister says Canada still on track to vaccinate Canadians who want to be immunized despite Pfizer delay
Minister Anita Anand says the government's target date of September 2021 is still achievable despite news that Pfizer will delay its deliveries of vaccines.
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Boris Johnson orders new England COVID lockdown
UK PM says a new more contagious variant of coronavirus is spreading at great speed, putting hospitals under pressure.
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Trudeau is asked about Johnson and Johnson's new vaccine candidate
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the CBC's Tom Parry on Tuesday.
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Trudeau is asked how approved vaccines will be delivered
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with reporters outside Rideau Cottage on Tuesday.
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COVID-19 in Europe: Cases surge with several countries in lockdown
Europe is bracing for a long, hard winter, with leaders urging people to endure just a few more months of discipline and self-sacrifice.
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Pfizer, Moderna COVID vaccines could be ready for US use in weeks
US Health and Human Services secretary says the vaccines could possibly be used for inoculation as soon as this year.
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Trade talks: UK and EU officials resume critical negotiations
Some analysts believe a US trade deal has been overhyped by the UK.
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Johnson & Johnson vaccine 'very promising,' says infectious disease specialist
Calling the clinical trial 'thorough,' infectious disease specialist Dr. Matthew Oughton says Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine is also easier to handle logistically compared to approved vaccines in Canada.
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Johnson & Johnson vaccine appears 66% effective in global trial
Johnson & Johnson announced the results of its Phase 3 clinical trial for its coronavirus vaccine candidate. The company says the vaccine appears 66 per cent effective overall.
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Republican senators with COVID-19 may be unable to vote for SCOTUS pick
As Republicans rush to confirm Amy Coney Barrett as the next U.S. Supreme Court justice, COVID-19 could play a pivotal role in the outcome. Some Republican senators with the virus may be unable to cast their vote in person, as required.
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Dr. Tam says safety is the priority in vaccine development
Dr. Theresa Tam was asked about pharmaceutical giant Johnson and Johnson halting its vaccine trial during Tuesday's COVID-19 briefing.
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Halted trials for COVID-19 treatment, vaccine not a sign of failure, scientists say
A trial for a COVID-19 treatment has been temporarily halted and a high-profile vaccine trial was also paused. Scientists are racing to beat the virus, but it’s not without snags and experts say that's a sign the system is actually working.
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UK PM faces new leadership obstacles
Boris Johnson should be enjoying a golden period but his leadership has fallen under a cloud.
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World leaders wish Trump speedy recovery from COVID-19
US President Donald Trump has joined a growing list of world leaders who have been infected with the coronavirus.
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Confusion surrounds new rules in U.K. amid COVID-19 surge
Emergency measures are in place in the U.K. as COVID-19 cases surge, but there is confusion about what exactly the current rules are. With 42,233 deaths, the U.K. has the highest death toll from COVID-19 in Europe.
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UK: Boris Johnson apologises for confusion over COVID-19 curbs
Facing anger over mixed messages and rising infections, the UK prime minister tries to get his coronavirus strategy back on track.