Tag: Immunizations
Austria sets out plan to reopen many sectors in mid-May
<p>BERLIN — Austria plans to reopen restaurants, bars, hotels, cultural and sports facilities on May 19 after several months of restrictions and closures, Chancellor...
France donates COVID vaccines to Africa through UN program
<p>GENEVA — France on Friday became the first rich country to donate COVID-19 vaccines to a developing nation through the U.N.'s jab rollout program...
California goes from worst to first in virus infections
LOS ANGELES — Just a few months ago, California was the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. Hospitals in Los Angeles were...
Wisconsin Sen. Johnson questions need for vaccinations
<p>MADISON, Wis. — Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, questioned the need for widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, saying in a radio interview “what do you...
EXPLAINER: What does Japan’s virus state of emergency mean
TOKYO — Japan on Friday declared a state of emergency to curb a rapid coronavirus resurgence, the third since the pandemic began. The measures...
Canada reaches deal with Pfizer for vaccines in future years
<p>TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday Canada has reached an agreement with Pfizer for 35 million booster shots next year and 30...
Tokyo under ’emergency orders’ with Olympics 3 months away
TOKYO — Only three months before the postponed Olympics are set to open, Tokyo and Japan's second largest metropolitan area of Osaka have been...
NFL modifies COVID-19 protocols for vaccinated people
<p>The NFL is modifying COVID-19 protocols for all personnel who have been fully vaccinated.</p>
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EU agency to issue more guidance on AstraZeneca’s COVID shot
LONDON — The European Medicines Agency is expected to provide updated guidance Friday on how countries across Europe should use the coronavirus vaccine developed...
Powwows across US adapt to pandemic for a second year
<p>The coronavirus pandemic brought powwow season largely to a screeching halt last year.</p>
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