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Ontario reveals plan to distribute initial doses of COVID-19 vaccine
That has lead to questions around whether it will be possible to physically go ito long-term care homes and vaccinate residents. "So that is the physical movement, shaking and agitation", Williams said. "We are planning for both cases". He said the province expects a total of 2.4 million two-dose vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna by then. Residents, staff, essential caregivers, and other empl... [Full Article...]
Airflow Inside A Car Could Affect Coronavirus Transmission Risk, Finds Study
But what is the science behind it really? The most and least risky scenarios for airborne pathogen transmission in a auto are understood by scientists: Opening all the windows, along with bringing in fresh air through the vents, is thought to create the best in-cabin environment to reduce the risk of transmission by increasing ventilation. [Full Article...]
COVID-19 could cause erectile dysfunction, doc says
Pradeep Awate, adding that the State's case fatality rate stands at 2.58%. The health unit declared the second facility in outbreak on December 3 and now a staff member and two residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The United States experienced a rise in cases after the Thanksgiving holidays. Neighbouring Sangli reported 48 cases and a single death as the district's reported cases reach... [Full Article...]
Quebec announces plans for COVID-19 vaccination program
Health-care workers in those institutions, those living in seniors' residences and anyone over the age of 80 are also among the priority groups. CBC Montreal is collecting stories from Quebecers who have recovered from COVID-19. What are the symptoms of COVID-19? . "We think it would be wise to synchronize a short lockdown _ short but effective lockdown _ with the holidays", Michaud said in a... [Full Article...]
COVID-19 Vaccine Arriving in Canada Within Weeks
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar discusses approval and distribution for a coronavirus vaccine and the Trump administration's efforts to lower drug prices in the U.S. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, on the interplay between state and federal plans for distribution. When Operation Warp Speed initially purchased doses of the vaccine, the contract came with an option to ... [Full Article...]
NYS COVID-19 test positivity rate, hospitalizations trend up: governor
Our subscribers help us bring this information to you. Only essential business can be open. And in New York City, where restaurants are already limited to 25 percent, indoor dining could be restricted entirely as early as next Monday. "It seems really sound and you have a lot of backup contingencies, which I like", Fauci said. "If you are at a rate that is going to overwhelm your hospitals, ... [Full Article...]
Covid vaccine could be airlifted to United Kingdom if Brexit snarls ports: Minister
Ansbro has himself stated that he will be taking the vaccine and he encourages other firefighters to do the same, though he says the UFA won't mandate uptake: "As a union, we are encouraging our members to get the vaccine, but we are defending that right to make that choice". [Full Article...]
Ottawa prepares COVID-19 vaccine distribution test run
The vaccine by Pfizer and German biotech firm BioNTech is expected to receive emergency authorization from the Food and Drug Administration in the next several days, and Moderna is lined up for clearance shortly after that. Distribution will be done on a per capita basis. Canada already had enough potential COVID-19 vaccines secured to protect a population nearly four times its size. [Full Article...]