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Ceremonial vaccination of A4 starts; DOH says 8M initially targeted for jabs in 2 to 3 months

NCR plus areas, Metro Cebu, Metro Davao and other areas with high COVID cases prioritized https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9LMq7IP_uk   (Eagle News) –…

1M more Sinovac doses arrive; nearly 9.3M total vaccine doses delivered in PHL

Galvez said bulk of vaccines to be brought to Visayas in Mindanao areas with high COVID cases (Eagle News) –…

Use of face shield with face mask more effective in preventing COVID infection, says DOH expert

Dr. Salvaña cites study in India that covered community health workers   (Eagle News) – A member of the Department…

Nepal reports first ‘black fungus’ death

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AFP) -- Nepal has reported its first death from mucormycosis or "black fungus", the highly deadly infection affecting…

Chile limits use of AstraZeneca after clot case

SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) -- Chile on Thursday became the latest country to limit use of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, linked…

Japan donates more than 1 million AstraZeneca jabs to Taiwan

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo is donating more than one million doses of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccines to Taiwan, Japan's…

Pakistan province blocks salary for unvaccinated employees

KARACHI, Pakistan (AFP) -- The head of a Pakistani province ordered Thursday that government employees who refuse to be vaccinated…

‘Exponential’ rise in virus cases in DR Congo capital: WHO

KINSHASA, DR Congo (AFP) -- The UN's health agency on Thursday said it had detected a surge late last month…

More than two billion Covid vaccines given worldwide: AFP

PARIS, France (AFP) -- More than two billion Covid-19 vaccines have been given across the world, according to an AFP…

Italy offers Covid vaccines to everyone over 12

ROME, Italy (AFP) -- Italy, one of the European nations hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, on Thursday opened vaccinations…

Covax raises $2.4 bn to help combat jabs shortfall

by Robin MILLARD GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The Covax vaccine program secured another $2.4 billion from donors on Wednesday, but…

France to widen Covid vaccine drive to 12 to 18-year-olds from June 15

SAINT-CIRQ-LAPOPIE, France (AFP) -- France will start offering Covid-19 vaccines to all young people aged 12-18 years starting on June…

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