Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

France to offer COVID jabs to all adults from June 15

French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that vaccinations against COVID-19 will be open to all adults from June 15, as he aims to quickly reopen the country as it battles a third coronavirus wave.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

More contagious Brazilian virus variant emerges in Oregon

A coronavirus variant that was first detected in Brazil has emerged in Oregon, the first known case of the new variant on the contiguous U.S. West Coast, medical authorities said Tuesday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Canada's first case of Brazilian virus strain detected

Health authorities in Toronto announced Sunday that a resident had been diagnosed with the Brazilian variant of COVID-19, marking Canada's first known case of the mutated virus.

Vaccination

Pfizer vaccine moves closer to getting the OK in the US

U.S. regulators Tuesday released their first scientific evaluation of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine and confirmed it offers strong protection, setting the stage for the government to green light the biggest vaccination effort ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Choir practice in Spain infects 30 of 41 members with virus

At least 30 of 41 members of a gospel choir in northeastern Spain have contracted coronavirus following a rehearsal indoors with little air circulation, local authorities and the chorus say.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Spain calls on Madrid residents to restrict movements due to virus

Spain's health minister on Tuesday called on Madrid residents to limit their movements and social contacts to the "essential" to reverse a surge in COVID-19 infections, a day afer new curbs took effect in some areas.

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