The German association of intensive care doctors on Monday called for an immediate return to severe restrictions to contain the third wave of Covid-19, while the authorities have just relaxed them. The association made this demand because of the spread of the British variant. Read also: At least 2 dead …
Read More »Netherlands suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccine
The Netherlands join the list of countries to suspend the use of Oxford-Astrazeneca vaccines due to concerns about possible side effects. The Dutch government said the move, which will last until at least 29 March, was a precaution, BBC News reports. The Republic of Ireland earlier made a similar decision …
Read More »Italy set to impose national lockdown from Monday
Italy will impose national lockdown from Monday, the government announced on Friday, in order to stem a new epidemic outbreak that threatens to saturate hospitals. The most populated regions of the peninsula, notably Lombardy, the economic heart of the country, and Lazio, the region of Rome, will be classified as …
Read More »AstraZeneca said its vaccine is safe and efficive
AstraZeneca defends its vaccine as Thailand joins countries in halting injections over fear of blood clots. The company insists its coronavirus vaccine is safe and has the backing of UK and EU drug regulators. Thailand has said it will delay use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine after several European countries …
Read More »AstraZeneca vaccine ‘safe and effective’ in UK
After vaccinating 11 million people in the UK with the Astrazeneca vaccine, health authorities do not identify serious side effects. The UK has no serious side effects from injections of its AstraZeneca vaccine, said the authorities. “We’ve been clear that it’s both safe and effective… and when people are asked …
Read More »“All American adults will be eligible for a vaccine by May 1”, said Joe Biden
In his first primetime address to the nation as US president, Joe Biden said his goal is to get the country “closer to normal” by 4 July, so Americans can celebrate Independence Day with their loved ones. This is the main announcement of his speech to the nation this Thursday …
Read More »Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga tested positive for coronavirus
Raila Odinga, the Kenyan opposition leader has been placed under quarantine after returning positive tests for coronavirus on Thursday evening. Mr Odinga was admitted to hospital on Tuesday in the capital, Nairobi, after developing fatigue, according to his family. “He’s responding well to the treatment he is receiving… and remains …
Read More »Thailand delays vaccination campaign with AstraZeneca
Thailand has suddenly delayed the launch of its vaccination campaign with AstraZeneca amid fears of the vaccine over blood clots. The vaccination campaign with the Oxford / AstraZeneca was due to start this Friday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha being the first to receive this product under the watch of the …
Read More »A new variant identified in Brittany, “no source of concern” for the ARS
After the English, South African or even Californian variants, will the Covid-19 take the name of French regions? As the daily Le Télégramme explained on Wednesday, a new mutation of Sars-CoV-2 was identified in Lannion but also in Guingamp, in the Côtes-d’Armor department in France. This new Breton variant was …
Read More »Africa seeks ‘continental capacity’ to produce vaccines
According to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the continent will need a ”continental capacity” to produce covid-19 vaccines. As the continent tries to vaccinate more of its 1.3 billion people, Director of the Africa’s CDC says five African nations appear to have the capacity to produce vaccines. …
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