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UK coronavirus vaccine “to be given next month to over 85s and front line NHS staff”

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Two vaccines are currently being prepared, with one requiring two shots and having to be held at minus 70 degrees. 

According to Pulse Today, there will be teams providing it to care homes alongside GPs. Last month, Pulse announced that the NHS was looking to begin the December rollout of the vaccine, with sources close to the issue putting the chances at ’50/50′.

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Amazon Christmas 2020 advert is out!

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Amazon has launched its Christmas 2020 commercial, which follows the story of a teenage ballet dancer whose dreams of dancing in a lead role are ruined by the coronavirus pandemic. 

The ad was praised on social media, and many thanked Amazon for highlighting the struggle and hardships the arts sector had to face during the pandemic.

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https://metro.co.uk/video/amazons-2020-christmas-advert-on-2283010/?ito=vjs-link

University of Malta graduations have been postponed

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The university said that with existing health regulations, 3,500 students graduating would not be the ideal option to host the ceremonies. 

A statement read: “It will mean excluding family members and friends from attending.” “Many student societies have expressed a preference for graduation ceremonies to be held later when they can be organized with the same finality as in previous years”

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Jesuit priest dies of COVID-19, becoming 66th virus victim

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Fr Robbie Wirth, the third Jesuit priest, died of COVID-19 and became the 66th person to die from the virus. He was 86 years old.

“It is with extremely heavy hearts that we announce the passing just a short while ago of yet another of our dear Jesuit companions, Fr Robbie Wirth Sj. Fr Robbie’s funeral will be celebrated at the Naxxar parish church at 10.15am tomorrow Thursday 5th November. Rest in peace dear Fr Robbie.”

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