vaccines
Denmark suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccine as ‘precautionary measure’
World
March 11, 2021
Denmark suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccine as ‘precautionary measure’
Denmark is suspending the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for two weeks as it investigates reports of some patients developing blood…
Jordanian foreign minister: Don’t politicize COVID vaccines
Middle East
March 11, 2021
Jordanian foreign minister: Don’t politicize COVID vaccines
Jordan will rely on countries such as China and Russia to source enough coronavirus vaccines after receiving an insufficient number…
Pregnant women and people with allergies may not take coronavirus vaccine: ministry
Egypt
March 10, 2021
Pregnant women and people with allergies may not take coronavirus vaccine: ministry
Egypt’s Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday a list of populations that should not take the coronavirus vaccine, including pregnant…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 591 new cases, 43 deaths on Monday
Egypt
March 9, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 591 new cases, 43 deaths on Monday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 591 new coronavirus cases, up from 581 on Sunday. The ministry also reported 43…
With many vaccinated, Israel reopens economy before election
Middle East
March 8, 2021
With many vaccinated, Israel reopens economy before election
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel reopened most of its economy Sunday as it removed many of its remaining coronavirus lockdown restrictions,…
Travel industry bets on vaccine passports to draw Brits to Mediterranean
World
March 5, 2021
Travel industry bets on vaccine passports to draw Brits to Mediterranean
LONDON/MADRID/PARIS (Reuters) – The race to roll out vaccination passports is spurring competition among travel companies and tourist destinations for…
The countries making dubious claims over Covid-19 — and what that means for the world
World
March 5, 2021
The countries making dubious claims over Covid-19 — and what that means for the world
For the past year, countries around the world have shared data on Covid-19 cases and deaths with the World Health…
EU blocks export of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to Australia
World
March 5, 2021
EU blocks export of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to Australia
The European Commission and Italy have blocked a shipment of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine destined for Australia after the pharmaceutical company did not fulfill…
Germany agrees easing of COVID-19 curbs, more testing and vaccinations
World
March 4, 2021
Germany agrees easing of COVID-19 curbs, more testing and vaccinations
BERLIN (Reuters) – Chancellor Angela Merkel and German state leaders have agreed a phased easing of coronavirus curbs along with…
Egypt’s Health Ministry begins vaccinating the public against coronavirus
Egypt
March 4, 2021
Egypt’s Health Ministry begins vaccinating the public against coronavirus
On Thursday morning, the Ministry of Health and Population began vaccinating people over 65 and those with chronic illnesses with…