Tag: Immunizations
Russia mandates vaccinations for some as virus cases surge
MOSCOW — They tried grocery giveaways and lotteries for new cars and apartments. But an ambitious plan of vaccinating 30 million Russians by mid-June...
Iran’s top leader receives its home-made corona vaccine
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's supreme leader has received the first coronavirus vaccine developed by the Islamic Republic, state TV reported Friday.
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Airlines say new UK travel rules cause travel uncertainty
LONDON — Airlines and holiday providers on Friday expressed frustration with the U.K.’s plans to ease travel restrictions, saying uncertainty about how and when...
1st cruise ship to sail from US as industry seeks comeback
MIAMI — The first cruise ship to board passengers at a U.S. port in 15 months is set to sail Saturday from the industry’s...
South Africa battles rapid rise of COVID-19 in Johannesburg
JOHANNESBURG — A rapid resurgence of COVID-19 is slamming South Africa's largest city, Johannesburg, and threatens to overwhelm its hospitals.
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NJ residents flock outside as vaccine earns free state parks
ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK, N.J. — As New Jersey residents prepare to head outdoors for the Fourth of July, the state's parks are already...
Wisconsin’s Johnson to tout claims of vaccine side effects
MADISON, Wis. — Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, a vocal critic of COVID-19 vaccine mandates, announced plans Friday to hold a news conference bringing...
23rd MLB team reaches 85% COVID vaccinations as shots slow
NEW YORK — A 23rd Major League Baseball team has reached the 85% vaccination threshold for players and other on-field personnel, which allows relaxed...
Merchant ship crews still stuck at sea amid pandemic
Swansea, WALES — More than 15 months into the coronavirus pandemic, tens of thousands of seafarers vital to the global shipping industry remain stranded...
AP Newsbreak: China pressures Ukraine at UN rights council
GENEVA — China pressured Ukraine into withdrawing its support for a call for more scrutiny of human rights in China's western region of Xinjiang...