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Austria suspends mandatory Covid vaccine law

by Julia ZAPPEI VIENNA, Austria (AFP) -- Austria said Wednesday it is suspending mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for all adults saying…

‘Stealth Omicron,’ BA.2, can cause severe Covid in vulnerable groups, says PH health expert citing studies

  (Eagle News) – The highly infectious Covid-19 variant Omicron could also cause severe infection for vulnerable groups, including the…

Hong Kong to launch vaccine pass as Omicron outbreak rages

  HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Hong Kong will launch a vaccine pass scheme this week, officials said Monday, as…

Palace announces approval of Covid-19 vaccine certificates of 8 more countries

Vaccine certificates of at least 26 more countries and territories also recently approved for acceptance   (Eagle News) – The…

Around 150,000 kids aged 5 to 11 receive first Covid-19 doses; only 8 report mild adverse reactions

PHL officials express satisfaction with encouraging turnout in pediatric vaccination   (Eagle News) – Around 150,000 children aged 5 to…

Strong protection for babies born to Covid-vaccinated moms: study

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Babies born to mothers fully vaccinated against the coronavirus during pregnancy were around 60 percent…

Sweden recommends fourth jab for over-80s

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AFP) -- Sweden's public health agency on Monday recommended a fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine for people…

Covid vaccine maker AstraZeneca says 2021 profit falls

  LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- British Covid vaccine maker AstraZeneca said Thursday that net profit collapsed last year, hit…

Indonesia starts testing homegrown Covid-19 vaccine on humans

SURABAYA, Indonesia (AFP) -- Indonesia began testing a homegrown Covid-19 vaccine on humans Wednesday after getting the green light from…

Johnson & Johnson temporarily halts Covid-19 vaccine output: report

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Johnson & Johnson has temporarily suspended production at a key plant manufacturing the Covid-19…

Compulsory vaccination rules come into force in Austria

It's official: From Saturday, Austrians over the age of 18 must be vaccinated against Covid-19 or face the possibility of…

Africa’s Covid jab rate must ‘increase six times’: WHO

BRAZZAVILLE, Congo (AFP) -- Africa must boost the vaccination rate against Covid-19 "six times" to reach the target of 70…

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