Poor countries still trailing wealthy countries with vaccine
Although Novavax touted its COVID-19 vaccine as something that could help the developing word, it has provided none to COVAX, the effort to provide poor countries with the vaccine. At…
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1.63M doses of Moderna suspended by Japan
Just as Japan tries to accelerate its vaccination program, contaminated vaccine doses almost bring the process to a halt. The concern is there may be a shortage of COVID-19 vaccine…
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EU says not all COVID vaccines equal
Some people who were vaccinated under the U.N. effort could find themselves banned from EU travel. AstraZeneca has not completed the necessary paperwork, say EU regulators. The Associated Press has…
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Pfizer seeking approval for a third COVID-19 shot
Although two COVID-19 vaccine shots have been adequate for most people, Pfizer believes a third shot could increase the effectiveness even more. The pharmaceutical giant plans to ask the FDA…
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India: SOS messages as patients run out of oxygen
India set another record for new coronavirus infections for a fifth day in a row as doctors beg for cylinders of oxygen. India now has almost as many COVID-19 deaths…
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US has enough vaccines to share with the world
With 53% of its adult population vaccinated, the U.S. is going to share the AstraZeneca vaccine with other countries. The U.S. government will donate the vaccines. The Associated Press has…
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India asked to provide more vaccines to Africa
Third World countries are having difficulties getting enough COVID-19 vaccines, as initial distributions have favored wealthier nations. African CDC official John Nkengasong is speaking out about the inequity, asking India…
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