Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Czechs, Slovaks hit virus records, target the unvaccinated

The Czech Republic and Slovakia both reported record daily new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, a day before the governments of the two European Union countries plan to approve new restrictions for unvaccinated people in response ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Daily COVID-19 infections jump in Czech Republic, Slovakia

Coronavirus cases soared to a new record high in Slovakia on Wednesday, with some hospitals having to move COVID-19 patients elsewhere in the country because they couldn't take any more.

Vaccination

Turkey to start administering Pfizer-BioNTech booster shots

Turkey's health minister announced Wednesday that the country will start administering booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to people who received their second doses at least six months ago.

Vaccination

WHO authorizes Indian-made COVID vaccine, months into use

The World Health Organization granted an emergency use license Wednesday to a coronavirus vaccine developed in India, offering reassurance for a shot the country's regulators allowed long before advanced safety and efficacy ...

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German health minister seeks to step up booster shots

Germany's health minister called Wednesday for booster vaccinations to be stepped up and for more frequent checks of people's vaccination or test status as new COVID-19 infections increase.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Greece tightens COVID measures for non-vaccinated

Greek health officials on Tuesday announced tighter measures for the non-vaccinated and heavier fines for non-compliance in response to a surge in coronavirus cases.

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Cambodia, starting to reopen, begins vaccinating 5-year-olds

Cambodia on Monday began vaccinating 5-year-old children against the coronavirus as its leader announced the start of the country's reopening, including the phased reentry of foreign tourists.

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