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The mass vaccination clinic at Edmonton's EXPO Centre administered a fraction of the thousands of COVID-19 shots it is capable of on Wednesday.
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AstraZeneca very safe, effective, with extremely rare risk of clots: Health Canada
There is enough evidence to say the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine may cause very rare blood clots but the shot is still extremely safe, very effective and will remain on the Canadian market, Health Canada said Wednesday.
Pedestrians only: 104 Street closed to make room for patio dining
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