Tag: Immunizations
Japan’s vaccine push ahead of Olympics looks to be too late
TOKYO — It may be too little, too late.
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UK’s Heathrow Airport opens terminal for high-risk travelers
LONDON — A terminal at London's Heathrow Airport that was mothballed because of the coronavirus pandemic reopened Tuesday to serve passengers arriving from high-risk...
Greece, 6 others launch EU vaccination certificate system
ATHENS, Greece — Greece and six other European Union member states on Tuesday are introducing a vaccination certificate system, ahead of the rollout of...
Bolsonaro wants to host Copa America in Brazil despite virus
SAO PAULO — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro wants this month's Copa America soccer tournament to be held in his country despite the raging coronavirus...
Despite vaccines, nursing homes struggle with outbreaks
Jeannie Wells had hoped that regular visits would resume at her elderly mother’s New York nursing home once all the residents were fully vaccinated...
Japanese Olympic athletes get shots as general public lags
TOKYO — Japan started vaccinating Tokyo Games-bound athletes on Tuesday, the Japanese Olympic Committee said.
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Sinovac vaccine restores a Brazilian city to near normal
SERRANA, Brazil — Just one COVID-19 patient is in critical condition at the Dr. Geraldo Cesar Reis clinic in Serrana, a city of almost...
Indiana governor says he won’t block IU vaccine requirement
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s governor says he won’t block Indiana University’s plans to require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations for all students and employees despite many...
New Mexico offers $5 million prize to vaccinated residents
SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico is the latest U.S. state to offer cash prizes in a bid to increase vaccination rates.
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With recent surge, Uruguay battles to contain coronavirus
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — When Eduardo Rey celebrated his 69th birthday at home with 10 family members in Uruguay's capital, he didn't suspect it would...