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Says it is possible for the US to get control of the virus by spring of 2022 if it makes boosters available for everyone.
Published 17 Nov, 2021 09:31am
Travellers will have to either be fully vaccinated or present a negative Covid-19 test result within 72 hours of departure.
Published 17 Nov, 2021 08:18am
It is not immediately clear when US regulators will rule on Pfizer's application.
Published 17 Nov, 2021 07:11am
The Dutch parliament is debating a government proposal to scrap the “corona pass” for people not vaccinated...
Published 16 Nov, 2021 11:51pm
Worried by a rise in Covid-19 infections, some of Spain's regional governments are asking courts to authorise the...
Published 16 Nov, 2021 11:25pm
Eateries allowed to operate at 70pc occupancy, number of guests allowed at weddings increased.
Updated 17 Nov, 2021 01:05am
Ireland will from Thursday require bars and nightclubs to close early while ramping up the use of booster vaccines ...
Published 16 Nov, 2021 10:26pm
Published 16 Nov, 2021 09:29pm
Brazilian health minister Marcelo Queiroga has said the government will offer Covid-19 booster shots to everyone...
Published 16 Nov, 2021 08:46pm
“We must try to act now so we can reach the Christmas period with less fear. The later we act, the greater the risks,” he says.
Published 16 Nov, 2021 08:03pm
Any restaurant or cafe found serving customers without the proper documentation risks a fine of 5,000 euros and temporary closure.
Published 16 Nov, 2021 07:17pm
The province's infection tally now stands at 472,241 and the death toll has climbed to 7,605.
Published 16 Nov, 2021 06:35pm
Pill will be produced for use in 95 countries, move could make Covid treatment available to more than half of world’s population.
Published 16 Nov, 2021 05:48pm
Starting from January 1, health workers will have a three-month window to get their shots.
Published 16 Nov, 2021 05:07pm
President has promised to pay 1,000 hryvnias to each Ukrainian who gets vaccinated.
Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:17pm
Beaches have become quieter during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Published 16 Nov, 2021 03:33pm
Vaccines are still able to defend against serious disease and death from the Delta variant.
Published 16 Nov, 2021 03:03pm
The govt is debating bringing in tougher restrictions including one proposal for some form of lockdown for unvaccinated people.
Published 16 Nov, 2021 02:20pm
It hopes to make the pill available globally as quickly as possible.
Published 16 Nov, 2021 01:49pm
Plan will see vaccine sites set up at private health facilities, universities, colleges, stadiums, motor parks, shopping malls.
Published 16 Nov, 2021 12:44pm
The country recorded 216 infections during the last 24 hours.
Published 16 Nov, 2021 10:58am
The capital reported 25 coronavirus cases.
Published 16 Nov, 2021 10:34am
The total has risen to 441,965 and the death toll is 12,980.
Published 16 Nov, 2021 10:32am
Balochistan has reported eight infections during the last 24 hours.
Published 16 Nov, 2021 10:30am
The total number has risen to 1,228,848 and the recovery rate is 96.0 per cent.
Published 16 Nov, 2021 10:28am
The People's Vaccine Alliance estimates that the trio will make pre-tax profits of $34 billion this year between them.
Published 16 Nov, 2021 10:15am
Mainland China has 98,337 confirmed coronavirus cases as of November 15.
Published 16 Nov, 2021 08:12am
The shot is being made in 15 countries for supply to more than 170 countries.
Published 16 Nov, 2021 07:19am
Unvaccinated officers, students must show a PCR test every 3 days to access workplaces, universities.
Published 15 Nov, 2021 11:58pm
Italy has reported 44 coronavirus-related deaths against 36 the day before, according the health ministry. ...
Published 15 Nov, 2021 11:12pm
