New Zealand says COVID vaccinations 'small step in long journey' New Zealand launched its COVID-19 vaccination programme Saturday but warned the initial rollout was only a small step in the long battle against the pandemic. Feb 20, 2021 0 9
Russia says registers third coronavirus vaccine Moscow announced Saturday it had registered its third vaccine against the coronavirus and promised to introduce the jab to the Russian population by March. Feb 20, 2021 0 8
What's safe after COVID-19 vaccination? Don't shed masks yet You're fully vaccinated against the coronavirus—now what? Don't expect to shed your mask and get back to normal activities right away. Feb 20, 2021 0 26
Russia detects first case of H5N8 avian flu in humans Russia said Saturday that its scientists had detected the world's first case of transmission of the H5N8 strain of avian flu from birds to humans and had alerted the World Health Organization. Feb 20, 2021 1 664
Over 200 million vaccine doses administered globally More than 200 million coronavirus vaccine doses have been administered in at least 107 countries and territories, according to an AFP count based on official sources Saturday. Feb 20, 2021 0 16