By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read GENEVA/ZURICH (Reuters) – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday supported a call by French President Emmanuel Macron to donate COVID-19 vaccines to health care workers in Africa, as a star-studded event was announced to support equitable […]
Day: February 23, 2021
In-person visitation must be part of the national COVID-19 response
When Xavier Becerra was introduced as President Joe Biden’s nominee for HHS secretary in January, he said “No one should ever have to die alone in a hospital bed, loved ones forced to stay away.” He’s absolutely right. Sadly, isolation is still a reality for […]
Officers and teachers 50-plus will soon be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, Florida governor says
HIALEAH, Fla. – Teachers and law enforcement officers 50 years old or older will soon be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. During a news conference Tuesday in South Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis said plans are in the works to include the new age group […]
Four more state-run COVID-19 vaccination clinics to open in Wisconsin
As of Tuesday, 807,981 people in Wisconsin, or 13.9% of the population, had received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Some 352,791 people, or 6.1%, had received two doses, meaning they are fully immunized.
UNICEF begins shipping syringes for the global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines under COVAX – World
100,000 syringes will arrive in Maldives, with more countries to receive imminent deliveries for rollout of COVAX Facility vaccines NEW YORK, 23 February 2021 – UNICEF has sent 100,000 syringes and 1,000 safety boxes for COVID-19 vaccinations to the Maldives by air freight from UNICEF’s […]
Call for clarity on Covid-19 guidance as lockdown eases
PFEW’s national chair John Apter said: “Given the fact that there have been more than 60 rule changes introduced during the pandemic, it comes as no surprise whatsoever that only 10 per cent of police officers who responded to our survey said they found the […]
One more COVID-19 death and 38 new cases in Warrington as downward trend continues
ONE more COVID-19 related patient has sadly died at Warrington Hospital since yesterday, while 38 new cases have been confirmed in the town by Public Health England since yesterday, continuing a downward trend. The 38 (54) new cases in the latest daily update from Public […]
Intermediate Cup 2020/21 cancelled due to ongoing Covid-19 concerns
This season’s McComb’s Coach Travel Intermediate Cup in partnership with Match on Tuesday has been cancelled due to Covid-19. The 2020/21 competition had yet to kick-off and organisers said they “recognised the difficulties” being faced by all clubs. All non-elite football will remain in lockdown […]
Covid-19: Uddhav Thackeray seeks report on large gathering near temple in Washim
An official statement here said Thackeray has sought a report from the Washim district collector and the superintendent of police (SP). Mumbai: MMRDA approves ₹12.96k cr budget for 2021-22 1 min read . 12:25 AM IST Feels like homecoming: Jaishankar to Indian diaspora in Mauritius […]
Afghanistan kickstarts COVID-19 vaccination drive, Ashraf Ghani thanks PM Modi for vaccines
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