Volunteers Tackle COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG – Despite COVID-19 vaccine being available to all South African adults, uptake remains low with just 20% of adults having received a first dose. The Muslim Association of South Africa is one of many groups combatting vaccine hesitancy by d…
Report: Final Approval of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine in US Set for Monday
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reportedly intends to grant full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine on Monday.The New York Times said the agency had planned to complete the approval by Friday but still faced “a substantial amount of paperwork …
THE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTRY FOR HEALTH Johnson & Johnson vaccine certificates updated following a technical fix
The health authorities have resolved technical problems related to the COVID-19 vaccine certificate of individuals who were administered the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. This technical fix was required following reports of verification problems reported …
As Britain Reopens, Scientists Warn of Fertile Ground for Coronavirus Variants
LONDON – As Britons celebrate the lifting of coronavirus lockdown restrictions earlier this month, some scientists warn that the country risks becoming a breeding ground for new variants of the virus that could be more resistant to vaccines.Most restri…
Bhutan Fully Vaccinates 90% of Eligible Population Against COVID: UNICEF
The Himalayan country of Bhutan, with a population of about 800,000, has fully vaccinated 90% of its eligible citizens against COVID-19, according to UNICEF.More than 2,400 health workers fanned out from July 20 to July 26 to administer second doses, s…
THE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTRY FOR HEALTH AND THE MINISTRY FOR TOURISM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
The Health and Tourism Authorities are proceeding with technical arrangements for the verification of the United States CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card. As from Monday 19th July 2021, Malta will recognise the United States CDC COVID-19 Vaccinatio…