Vaccination
Global herd immunity remains out of reach because of inequitable vaccine distribution
In the race between infection and injection, injection has lost.
Jun 23, 2021
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To end COVID-19, we need vaccine justice for developing countries—not outdated charity
We will never end the death and destruction of COVID-19 until we get real about vaccine equity. In a month of high-level meetings from the G7 to the World Health Assembly, we have seen a lot of rhetoric from the global north, ...
Jun 21, 2021
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US to 'supercharge' pandemic fight with huge vaccine donation
The US will donate 500 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to poorer nations, the White House said Thursday, to "supercharge" the pandemic fight as the World Health Organization warned Europeans not to drop their guard because ...
Jun 10, 2021
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Vaccination
US 'to buy 500 mn doses for world' as curbs ease in Europe
The United States is set to buy 500 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to distribute around the world, media reported Wednesday, as France and Belgium relaxed virus restrictions to allow restaurants and cafes to serve indoors.
Jun 09, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
WHO: High vaccination rates can help reduce risk of variants
A top World Health Organization official estimated Monday that COVID-19 vaccination coverage of at least 80% is needed to significantly lower the risk that "imported" coronavirus cases like those linked to new variants could ...
Jun 07, 2021
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Vaccination
WHO: Vaccinating kids 'not a high priority' amid shortage
The World Health Organization's top vaccines expert said Thursday that immunizing children against COVID-19 is not a high priority from a WHO perspective, given the extremely limited global supply of doses.
Jun 03, 2021
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Vaccination
WHO approves China's Sinovac COVID jab
The World Health Organization on Tuesday approved the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use—the second Chinese jab to receive the WHO's green light.
Jun 01, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
South Africa steps up virus curbs against third wave
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Sunday that South Africa would re-impose stricter measures against COVID-19 fearing the whole country will soon face a third wave of the pandemic.
May 31, 2021
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European regulator recommends Pfizer shot for children 12-15
The European Medicines Agency on Friday recommended that the use of the coronavirus vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech be expanded to children ages 12 to 15, a decision that offers younger and less at-risk populations across ...
May 28, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What India's second wave means for its vaccine coverage, and the rest of the world
With rich countries having bought up the majority of the world's COVID-19 vaccines, the rest of the world has relied on India—one of the world's largest vaccine producers and exporters—to increase access to doses.
May 07, 2021
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