GENEVA, The Covax scheme aimed at equitable global access to Covid-19 vaccines hit a “key milestone” Saturday when it delivered its one billionth dose, one of its key backers said. The Covax facility was set up in 2020 by the World Health Organizatio…
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Russia Delays New COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
The Russian government on Friday delayed approving unpopular legislation that would have restricted access to public places without proof of COVID-19 vaccination, amid a surge in new infections.The Associated Press reports the bill would have required …
Read MoreCovid-19: Africa’s cases pass 10.15 mln – Africa CDC
ADDIS ABABA, The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa reached 10,159,243 cases as of Wednesday evening, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said.The specialized healthcare agency of the African Union (AU) said the…
Read MoreCovid-19: Hungary’s death toll exceeds 40,000, govt calls for 4th booster
BUDAPEST, Hungary’s cumulative COVID-19 death toll has exceeded 40,000, while the number of severe cases requiring hospitalization or mechanical ventilation was slightly down, the government’s coronavirus information website reported.On Tuesday alone, …
Read MoreUndocumented Afghan Refugees in Turkey Struggle to Access COVID Treatments, Vaccines
ERZURUM, TURKEY — Undocumented Afghan migrants who fled to Turkey to escape the Taliban say they are unable to get treatment and vaccines for the coronavirus.While officially registered refugees qualify for health care in Turkey, it is believed that th…
Read MoreSouth Africa should step up COVID-19 vaccinations, President Ramaphosa says
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa should step up COVID-19 vaccinations, President Cyril Ramaphosa said, urging members of his governing African National Congress (ANC) party to fight vaccine hesitancy in communities.Nearly 40 per cent of South Africa’s adult …
Read MoreOmicron Explosion Spurs Nationwide Breakdown of Services in US
Ambulances in Kansas speed toward hospitals then suddenly change direction because hospitals are full. Employee shortages in New York City cause delays in trash and subway services and diminish the ranks of firefighters and emergency workers. Airport o…
Read MoreCovid-19: US private hiring surged to 807,000 in December – ADP
WASHINGTON, Hiring in the United States surged in December, with private companies adding 807,000 workers, particularly in the service sector, payroll services firm ADP reported. It was a big upswing from the 505,000 gain in November and nearly double …
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