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Just as Australians are getting prepared to roll up their sleeves for the COVID-19 jab, a new hurdle has emerged.Just as Australians are getting prepared to roll up their sleeves for the COVID-19 jab, a new hurdle has emerged.

Coronavirus vaccine: How mutant strains will impact vaccines

A leading adviser to the federal government says it is likely Australia will push ahead with vaccinating elderly people with the Pfizer vaccine despite reports recipients had died in Norway.A leading adviser to the federal government says it is likely Australia will push ahead with vaccinating elderly people with the Pfizer vaccine despite reports recipients had died in Norway.

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Comedic actor Steve Martin has received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and tweeted he was “having no fide resects” in an apparent joke aimed at anti-vaxxers. Posting on social media Mr Martin said, “Good news: I just got vaccinated! Bad news: I got it because I'm 75. Ha! The operation in NYC was smooth as silk... Thank you all, and thank you science.” Comedic actor Steve Martin has received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and tweeted he was “having no fide resects” in an apparent joke aimed at anti-vaxxers. Posting on social media Mr Martin said, “Good news: I just got vaccinated! Bad news: I got it because I'm 75. Ha! The operation in NYC was smooth as silk... Thank you all, and thank you science.”

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The comedy legend's trademark humour came through when describing the vaccination experience. The comedy legend's trademark humour came through when describing the vaccination experience.

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DUBAI: The UAE on Monday recorded 3,471 new COVID-19 cases, the highest daily count since the start of the pandemic, and six deaths. Officials from the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said the total number of cases since the pandemic began had reached 256,732, while the death toll rose to 751. Some 2,990 people had recovered from the virus in the past 24 hours. TheDUBAI: The UAE on Monday recorded 3,471 new COVID-19 cases, the highest daily count since the start of the pandemic, and six deaths. Officials from the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said

UAE records highest number of COVID-19 cases since pandemic began | Arab News

First, can someone who has been vaccinated still spread the disease? Second, will the vaccine remain effective as the virus itself evolves? And third, how long will the vaccine's protection last?First, can someone who has been vaccinated still spread the disease? Second, will the vaccine remain effective as the virus itself evolves? And third, how long will the vaccine's protection last?

COVID-19 Vaccine: Questions And Answers About Immunity : Shots - Health News : NPR

South Asia News: THIMPHU: Bhutan Prime Minister Lotay Tshering on Monday announced that Thimphu will receive Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine from India to help the country .South Asia News: THIMPHU: Bhutan Prime Minister Lotay Tshering on Monday announced that Thimphu will receive Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine from India to help the country .

Bhutan to receive Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine from India, says PM Tshering - Times of India

Sure, he's been vaccinated against a highly contagious virus, but he was also reminded about his age.Sure, he’s been vaccinated against a highly contagious virus, but he was also reminded about his age.

Steve Martin Had A Pretty Great Response To Getting Vaccinated

On the first day of the mass immunisation programme, 15,707 frontline workers had received Covid shots against a target of 20,700 at 207 session sites in the state.On the first day of the mass immunisation programme, 15,707 frontline workers had received Covid shots against a target of 20,700 at 207 session sites in the state.

West Bengal: App glitches persist, state may miss shot target today too | India News,The Indian Express

A day after the vaccination drive kicked off in the state and the country , the Maharashtra government on Sunday sought resolution of the technical glitches in the CoWIN app, while saying its next vaccination session will start from TuesdayA day after the vaccination drive kicked off in the state and the country , the Maharashtra government on Sunday sought resolution of the technical glitches in the CoWIN app, while saying its next vaccination session will start from Tuesday

Maharashtra to inoculate its citizens four days a week | Hindustan Times

Trust in the COVID-19 vaccine is paramount if we want to achieve herd immunity - which means doctors and nurses should be doing most of the talking.Trust in the COVID-19 vaccine is paramount if we want to achieve herd immunity - which means doctors and nurses should be doing most of the talking.

COVID-19 vaccine needs a fine-tuned message and a better messenger

The roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine continues in various parts of the country, with most states limiting the availability to healthcare workers and other essential employees, plus the elderly. To that end, celebrated comedian Steve Martin took to social media to reveal the good news, that he'd [...]The roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine continues in various parts of the country, with most states [...]

Comedian Steve Martin Reveals the Bad News of Getting COVID-19 Vaccine

Adar Poonawalla and his family are now the proud of Serum Institute of India and a number of other businesses, but here's how it all started, 50 years ago. The secret lies in the horses.

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NEW DELHI • India's Covid-19 vaccination drive hit a bump on the first day due to glitches in an app called Co-Win that is being used to coordinate the campaign, according to several officials involved in the immunisation programme.. Read more at straitstimes.com.South Asia News -NEW DELHI • India's Covid-19 vaccination drive hit a bump on the first day due to glitches in an app called Co-Win that is being used to coordinate the campaign, according to several

190,000 get their first jab in India despite app glitches, South Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Since it started last summer the Monitor’s weekly COVID tracker has sometimes had to present depressing data. Here’s the latest: At our current rate of vaccination, New Hampshire won’t get close to “herd immunity” until November of 2022.That’s right:...Since it started last summer the Monitor’s weekly COVID tracker has sometimes had to present depressing data. Here’s the latest: At our current rate of vaccination, New Hampshire won’t get close to “herd immunity” until November of 2022.That’s right:...

Without lots more doses of vaccine, ‘herd immunity’ for N.H. is almost two years off

Immunity against Covid-19 could last at least six months, thanks to memory cells that keep track of the infection and reactivate immune protection in case ofImmunity against Covid-19 could last at least six months, thanks to memory cells that keep track of the infection and reactivate immune protection in case of reinfection, according to a study released

Immunity against Covid-19 could last for over six months due to 'immune memory'

Read more about 'Wait and watch' approach blamed for for 53% turnout for vaccine in Delhi on Business Standard. People adopting a "wait and watch" approach, lack of communication and glitches in CoWin app are the major reasons why only 53 per cent people got Covid shots on the first day in Delhi, experts saidPeople adopting a "wait and watch" approach, lack of communication and glitches in CoWin app are the major reasons why only 53 per cent people got Covid shots on the first day in Delhi, experts said

'Wait and watch' approach blamed for for 53% turnout for vaccine in Delhi | Business Standard News

After receiving the first round of vaccination, actor Steve Martin said he was doing fine. After receiving the first round of vaccination, actor Steve Martin said he was doing fine. 

Steve Martin receives COVID-19 vaccination | Entertainment News,The Indian Express

After receiving the first round of vaccination, actor Steve Martin said he was doing fine. After receiving the first round of vaccination, actor Steve Martin said he was doing fine. 

Steve Martin receives COVID-19 vaccination | Entertainment News,The Indian Express

India has the world's second-largest known caseload with more than 10.5 million infectionsIndia has the world's second-largest known caseload with more than 10.5 million infections

India hails 'life saving' COVID-19 vaccine rollout | India – Gulf News

Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar said the death of the Nagraj was not due to the Covishield vaccine.Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar said the death of the Nagraj was not due to the Covishield vaccine.

Karnataka: Hospital worker dies after receiving Covid-19 vaccine, health dept denies link | Cities News,The Indian Express

South Dakota's COVID-19 vaccination plan is now moving another step forward.South Dakota’s COVID-19 vaccination plan is now moving another step forward.

COVID-19 vaccinations begin for Phase 1D | KELOLAND.com

With some health workers adopting a 'wait and watch' approach and the Co-WIN application experienced technical glitches, resulting in under 65% coverage on the first day of vaccination.

Hesitancy + App Glitches = 'Sluggish' Response to India's Vaccination Drive - The Wire Science

Vaccine Intelligence Network (CoWIN) glitches haunted vaccinators across the state on Saturday, resulting in the inoculation programme being largely cVaccine Intelligence Network (CoWIN) glitches haunted vaccinators across the state on Saturday, resulting in the inoculation programme being largely conducted offline.

Karnataka: CoWIN tech glitches force officials to take drive offline | Bengaluru News - Times of India

Comedic actor Steve Martin, tweeted Sunday about receiving a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and displayed his tendency toward the middle ground.Comedic actor Steve Martin, tweeted Sunday about receiving a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and displayed his tendency toward the middle ground.

Steve Martin has 'Good news/Bad news' about getting vaccinated | CTV News

Many health workers, who were due to receive a vaccine, did not get the message via an app developed by the govt.Many health workers, who were due to receive a vaccine, did not get the message via an app developed by the govt.

India’s vaccination drive hits bump due to app glitch - Newspaper - DAWN.COM

As more people receive the lockdown it is worth knowing what is advised for those who have have had the jab.As more people receive the lockdown it is worth knowing what is advised for those who have have had the jab.

The advice for people have received the Covid vaccine | Lancashire Telegraph

The comedy icon tweeted: "Thank you science."The comedy icon tweeted: "Thank you science."

Steve Martin says he's had 'no fide resects' after COVID vaccine

Nagpur Today : Nagpur News No side-effects of COVID-19 vaccine in Maha so far: Tope %There has been no case of adverse reaction or side-effects of COVID-19 vaccine in Maharashtra so far, state health minister Rajesh Tope said on Sunday, a day after the inoculation drive was undertaken across the country. Talking to PTI, Tope also expressed confidence that “everything will be safe”. As many as 18,425 beneficiaries, or 65 […]

No side-effects of COVID-19 vaccine in Maha so far: Tope Nagpur Today : Nagpur News

Professor Allan Cheng said Australians may be required to receive the jab twice, in four separate injections, if a different vaccine was determined to be more effective.Professor Allan Cheng said Australians may be required to receive the jab twice, in four separate injections, if a different vaccine was determined to be more effective.

Australia's top scientists could push for a SECOND round of Covid-19 vaccinations | Daily Mail Online

With few technical errors in Co-WIN software resolved by Monday, some districts were able to use the online portal to send text messages to beneficiaries to schedule their vaccination against Covid-19 for Tuesday. BWith few technical errors in Co-WIN software resolved by Monday, some districts were able to use the online portal to send text messages to beneficiaries to schedule their vaccination against Covid-19 for Tuesday. B

Maharashtra: State to resume vaccination today, sessions 4 days this week with target of 1.14 lakh shots | India News,The Indian Express

Group 1D, or the fourth group to receive the vaccine, consists of those over the age of 65, and with two or more underlying health conditions.Group 1D, or the fourth group to receive the vaccine, consists of those over the age of 65, and with two or more underlying health conditions.

Group 1D will be administered COVID-19 vaccine Monday in South Dakota

`Significant misunderstandings' of Covid vaccines.`Significant misunderstandings' of Covid vaccines.

Vaccines will not prevent infection by Covid - NZ Herald

Sanford Health started vaccinating residents in the 1D subgroup on Monday.Sanford Health started vaccinating residents in the 1D subgroup on Monday.

South Dakota begins next stage of covid-19 vaccination on Monday

As the third day of the COVID vaccine drive begins, there were a few glitches reported in the CoWIN app which disrupted the process in many states. In Karnataka, the vaccination drive that was conducted in 63 vaccine session sites also experienced some technical issues in many centres which have affected the overall procedure of the inoculation in the state. Many beneficiaries' names were not found on the app and now it is reported that the drive is being conducted manually until the problem is resolved. The overall vaccine marathon is being delayed in the state. Watch the full video to know more!As the third day of the COVID vaccine drive begins, there were a few glitches reported in the CoWIN app which disrupted the process in many states. In Karnataka, the vaccination drive that was conducted in 63 vaccine session sites also experienced some technical issues in many centres which have affected the overall procedure of the inoculation in the state. Many beneficiaries' names were not found on the app and now it is reported that the drive is being conducted manually until the problem is resolved. The overall vaccine marathon is being delayed in the state. Watch the full video to know more!

Maharashtra, home to the financial hub of Mumbai, has been the Indian state hit hardest by COVID-19. Maharashtra, home to the financial hub of Mumbai, has been the Indian state hit hardest by COVID-19.

India's COVID-19 vaccination drive hits bump due to app glitch - The Peninsula Qatar

Dozens of Moscow residents queued on Monday to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at the GUM department store, opposite the Kremlin on Red Square, where the shot is given on a first-come, first-served basis.Dozens of Moscow residents queued on Monday to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at the GUM department store, opposite the Kremlin on Red Square, where the shot is given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Russians queue for COVID vaccine at luxury Red Square mall | Reuters

The actor is joining a long list of celebrities who are lining up for a jabThe actor is joining a long list of celebrities who are lining up for a jab

Steve Martin latest celebrity to get a COVID-19 vaccine | Hollywood – Gulf News

Herd immunity. It’s a term that’s now in news again as the country began its nationwide rollout of Covid-19 vaccine on Saturday.Herd immunity. It’s a term that’s now in news again as the country began its nationwide rollout of Covid-19 vaccine on Saturday.

Will vaccine achieve herd immunity? Jury is out- The New Indian Express

Steve Martin says he's been vaccinated and joked about whether he's experiencing side effects. Legendary comedian Steve Martin, 75, says he's received the CO...Steve Martin says he's been vaccinated and joked about whether he's experiencing side effects. Legendary comedian Steve Martin, 75, says he's received the COVID-19 vaccine and is experiencing no side effects. Theo Wargo / Getty Images 'Good news/Bad news,' Martin wrote on Twitter, Sunday morning. 'G...

Steve Martin Receives COVID-19 Vaccine & Jokes About Its Side Effects

The comedian said the experience was "smooth as silk."The comedian said the experience was "smooth as silk."

Steve Martin Reveals the ‘Good & Bad News’ About Getting the Coronavirus Vaccine Steve Martin is sharing his experience with the coronavirus vaccine. The 75-year-old comedian revealed that he received the vaccine on Twitter on Sunday (January…See what he said.

Steve Martin Reveals the ‘Good & Bad News’ About Getting the Coronavirus Vaccine | Coronavirus Vaccine, Steve Martin : Just Jared

The comedian said he made an appointment using New York City's public health website and waited in line at the Javits Center.The comedian said he made an appointment using New York City's public health website and waited in line at the Javits Center.

Steve Martin said COVID-19 vaccination was 'smooth as silk' - Insider