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Six billion anti-COVID shots injected worldwide
More than six billion doses of anti-COVID vaccines have been given around the world, according to an AFP tally Wednesday based on official sources.
Sep 22, 2021
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Israel to begin COVID booster shots for over 40s
Israelis aged 40 and over will be able to receive coronavirus vaccine booster shots starting this weekend, Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz said Thursday, as the country battles a spike in infections.
Aug 19, 2021
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Bangladesh to vaccinate 10 million in seven days
Bangladesh extended its strict lockdown on Tuesday and announced plans to vaccinate at least 10 million people in a week as the country battles a major COVID-19 surge.
Aug 3, 2021
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South Africa ramps up vaccine drive, too late for this surge
Some in wheelchairs, others on canes, hundreds of South Africans waited recently on the ramps of an open-air Johannesburg parking garage to get their COVID-19 vaccine shots. Despite the masks, social distancing and blustery ...
Jul 11, 2021
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Delta variant driving COVID surge in South Africa
The highly contagious Delta variant is driving a surge in South African COVID-19 infections that is testing the capacity of hospitals and forcing authorities to mull tighter restrictions, the government and scientists said ...
Jun 26, 2021
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Hong Kong opens vaccine drive to children aged 12 and older
Hong Kong will allow children age 12 and above to receive the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine as it seeks to boost immunization rates in the city.
Jun 10, 2021
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India to provide free vaccines to all in major policy shift
India's federal government will provide free coronavirus shots to any adult starting later this month and take back control of the country's vaccination drive, marred by delays and shortages, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ...
Jun 7, 2021
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Free rides and beer: Incentives are added to vaccine drive
Free beer, pot and doughnuts. Savings bonds. A chance to win an all-terrain vehicle. Places around the U.S. are offering incentives to try to energize the nation's slowing vaccination drive and get Americans to roll up their ...
Apr 30, 2021
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New York City aims to 'fully reopen' on July 1
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday that the city hopes to "fully reopen" on July 1.
Apr 29, 2021
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Free rides, beer and savings bonds: Vaccinators get creative
Free beer, pot and doughnuts. Savings bonds. A chance to win an all-terrain vehicle. Places around the U.S. are offering incentives to try to energize the nation's slowing vaccination drive and get Americans to roll up their ...
Apr 29, 2021
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