Tag: Immunizations
Belgium suspends J&J vaccine for under 41s after death
BRUSSELS — Belgium on Wednesday suspended the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for people under age 41 following the death of...
Slovakia becomes 2nd EU country to approve Russia’s Sputnik
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia on Wednesday became the second European Union country to authorize use of the Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine, which has not...
France praises YouTubers over foiled Pfizer vaccine smear
LE PECQ, France — France's government offered strong praise Wednesday to YouTubers and other social media influencers who resisted a mysterious effort to recruit...
Cyprus says people under 50 should use mRNA-based vaccines
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cypriot health authorities on Wednesday advised people aged under 50 to use the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccines that are based on...
EU takes on AstraZeneca in court over vaccine deliveries
BRUSSELS — The European Union took on vaccine producer AstraZeneca in a Brussels court on Wednesday with the urgent demand that the company needs...
NFL expects full stadiums this season, remains cautious
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league expects full stadiums this season and players and staff are being encouraged to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Indiana attorney general attacks IU’s COVID-19 vaccine order
INDIANAPOLIS — The state attorney general is attacking Indiana University’s decision to require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations from all students and employees as illegal...
Zeile, Alonso encourage vaccines as part of MLB efforts
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball joined many of its clubs in coronavirus vaccination efforts, sending retired players Todd Zeile and Yonder Alonso to...
Countries eager to reopen to travel as pandemic recedes
Countries reliant on tourism are racing to reopen borders and revive economies decimated by the pandemic.
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Puerto Rico ends pandemic curfew after a year in force
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico ended a nightly pandemic curfew Monday after more than a year in force and will allow vaccinated...