Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

US resumes WHO support, launches $1.9 trillion virus plan

The United States on Thursday said it would resume its funding for the UN's health agency as President Joe Biden shifts towards greater international cooperation in the fight against COVID-19, while also launching a $1.9 ...

Vaccination

History shows that vaccine rollout is always a bit shambolic

"The scientists have done it," said the UK prime minister, Boris Johnson in December 2020, hailing the development of the new COVID-19 vaccine. Johnson insisted that this success brought "sure and certain knowledge" that ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

UK asks all arrivals to quarantine as virus deaths rise

All arrivals to the UK will have to quarantine and show negative virus tests from next week,British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Friday, as hospitalisations and deaths continued to soar but new cases fell.

Vaccination

Concerns as India to roll out home-grown vaccine

A homegrown coronavirus vaccine will be rolled out in India from Saturday even though clinical trials haven't been completed. But the government insists it will be safe and effective.

Vaccination

German government defends slow vaccination campaign

Germany's health minister on Wednesday defended the government's decision to procure and approve vaccines against the coronavirus along with the rest of the European Union amid criticism that the rollout of shots in the country ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

English health official warns pandemic entering worst weeks

England's chief medical officer warned Monday that the coming weeks would be the worst of the pandemic for the National Health Service as he appealed to the public to strictly follow guidelines meant to prevent the spread ...

Vaccination

High hopes but slow start: Europe's COVID vaccine drive

Armed with COVID-19 vaccines developed in record time, authorities across Europe are scrambling to quickly innoculate populations against an outbreak that has killed more than 626,000 people on the continent.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Malaysia declares virus emergency, sparking anger

Malaysia's king declared a nationwide state of emergency Tuesday to fight a coronavirus surge that is overwhelming hospitals, but critics charged it was a bid by an unstable government to cling to power.

Vaccination

Albania carries out 1st vaccinations with donated doses

Albania kicked off its coronavirus vaccination program on Monday with doses received from an undisclosed European Union nation, making sure that the prime minister was among the first to receive a shot.

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