These first recipients of the Pfizer vaccine will have to return to the hospital in 21 days to receive their second dose. Margaret Keenan of Coventry became an instant celebrity by becoming the first person to receive the Pfizer vaccine outside of trials. [Full Article...]
Three new cases have pending location information. Growth in that zone has been sporadic and limited. "This one, we want to make sure that we have the proper amount of people in there because there are so many staff members that are down, so we do have some management in there along with some front line workers". [Full Article...]
That might sound like a curious time to release the alcohol guidelines, but it actually makes sense. Drinking amounts over the guidelines can also make worse other conditions like mental illness and other diseases. Pregnant women, or those planning on getting pregnant, should not consume alcohol at all. The council also recommended drinking water rather than alcohol when you are thirsty. [Full Article...]
The results show that the vaccine is effective against COVID-19, with no severe infections and no hospitalisations in the vaccine group. "I don't think we're going to be able to vaccinate a significant percentage of the USA population with the two mRNA vaccines". [Full Article...]
Vaccination will not be compulsory in the UK. But there are still important questions about what dose to give, as well as who it will protect. NEW interim results of the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine trials state that the jab is safe and up to 90pc effective, depending on how it is administered. [Full Article...]
He said that the federal minister had a conversation with Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro earlier this week. Her death is linked to the outbreak at Villa Marguerite. Other parts of the province are also seeing a rise in cases including Central Zone with 1,340 and North Zone at 1,035. "We don't have time to wait". [Full Article...]
Now, far be it from us to accuse someone as empathetic and genuine as a Tory health minister of faking tears, because that is Twitter's job, and a lot of people aren't buying it, with many pointing out the notable lack of actual tears on display. [Full Article...]
Notably, the Union Health Secretary a few days ago had clarified that the government is looking to use the vaccines primarily for breaking the coronavirus transmission chain, a view supported by the Indian Council Medical Research. All COVID-19 related data necessary for the delivery of the vaccine is presently being uploaded on the CO-WIN platform. It will be targeted at those in occupations... [Full Article...]