vaccine
Egypt to receive 5 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine at the end of March
Egypt
March 18, 2021
Egypt to receive 5 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine at the end of March
Egypt will receive its first shipment of the British-Swedish AstraZeneca vaccine by the end of March, Minister of Health Hala…
WHO recommends continuing use of AstraZeneca vaccine
World
March 18, 2021
WHO recommends continuing use of AstraZeneca vaccine
The World Health Organization announced on Wednesday that the benefits of administering the AstraZeneca vaccine outweigh the risks, recommending that…
The Latest: WHO official calls blood clots ‘very rare’
World
March 17, 2021
The Latest: WHO official calls blood clots ‘very rare’
GENEVA — A top World Health Organization expert on vaccines says people should feel reassured that even if health authorities…
EU chief says AstraZeneca shortfalls slow vaccine campaign
World
March 17, 2021
EU chief says AstraZeneca shortfalls slow vaccine campaign
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s chief executive criticized Anglo-Swedish vaccine-maker AstraZeneca on Wednesday, accusing the embattled pharmaceutical company of…
Thailand PM gets AstraZeneca jab, 1 Asian country suspends
World
March 16, 2021
Thailand PM gets AstraZeneca jab, 1 Asian country suspends
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s prime minister received a shot of the COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by AstraZeneca on Tuesday, as much…
Indonesia becomes 7th country to suspend AstraZeneca vaccine due to blood clots
Health & Fitness
March 15, 2021
Indonesia becomes 7th country to suspend AstraZeneca vaccine due to blood clots
Indonesia became the seventh country globally to officially suspend the AstraZeneca vaccine, following reports indicating dangerous complications such as thrombosis…
EXPLAINER: Why countries are halting the AstraZeneca shot
World
March 15, 2021
EXPLAINER: Why countries are halting the AstraZeneca shot
LONDON (AP) — In recent days, countries including Denmark, Ireland, and Thailand have temporarily suspended their use of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus…
Medically vulnerable in US put near end of vaccine line
World
March 14, 2021
Medically vulnerable in US put near end of vaccine line
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — When Ann Camden learned last month that her 17-year-old daughter got exposed to the coronavirus at…
Biden boosts US vaccine stockpile as world waits
World
March 13, 2021
Biden boosts US vaccine stockpile as world waits
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has directed his administration to order another 100 million doses of the Johnson &…
EU responds to UK summons after fresh vaccine skirmish
World
March 10, 2021
EU responds to UK summons after fresh vaccine skirmish
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union responded on Wednesday to a summons from Britain in a dispute over accusations of…