The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that the new coronavirus strain first found in UK, has been detected in at least 60 countries.In its weekly update, WHO said that the South African variant after first being reported to WHO on December 18, has been reported in 23 countries
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Emirates Group Rolls Out COVID-19 Vaccination Programme
The Emirates Group today rolled out a COVID-19 vaccination programme for its substantial UAE based workforce in coordination with the Dubai Health Authority and the Ministry of Health and Prevention.The inoculation drive began this morning, with priority being placed on its frontline aviation workforce, including Cabin Crew, Flight Deck and
Pakistan Permits Use of British COVID-19 Vaccine for Urgent Use
Pakistan has granted permission to use Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine (AZD1222) in emergency situation, citing sources, ARY News reported on Saturday.The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has given the approval for urgent-use of the British COVID-19 vaccine.The vaccine, approved by the British Medicine and Healthcare Products Regulatory Authority, is said
India’s Modi kicks off ‘World’s Largest’ Vaccination Campaign
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched on Saturday one of the world's largest vaccination campaigns, as part of efforts by the populous nation to bring the Covid-19 pandemic under control starting with two locally-manufactured shots.Modi, who addressed healthcare workers through video conferencing, will not immediately take the vaccine himself as
Turkey Unrolls Chinese Vaccine, President Erdogan Gets Jabbed
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stripped down to a black t-shirt and got vaccinated on Thursday as the nation of 83 million people began rolling out China’s Sinovac jab despite conflicting data about its efficacy.The 66-year-old Turkish leader was whisked into an Ankara hospital by a bevy of security guards
Coronavirus: Gorilla Tests Positive for COVID-19 at California Zoo
WHO Team to Probe COVID-19 Origins will Arrive in China on Jan 14
China’s national health authority on Monday confirmed that a World Health Organisation (WHO) team of international experts tasked with investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic will arrive in China on January 14.The team was initially aiming to enter China in early January for the investigation but their arrival was
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are Given Covid Vaccine
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have been given the Covid-19 vaccination at Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace revealed today. The Monarch, 94, and Prince Philip, 99, have joined more than a million people across Britain who have been administered the jab since the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine was approved for use in
Pakistan’s First COVID-19 Vaccine Center to be Set Up in Islamabad
The government has established the first COVID-19 vaccination centre in Taralai area of the federal capital.According to details, citizens can register themselves for the vaccine using the helpline 1166. The government has installed a special chiller at the centre so that the vaccine remains safe and lasts long.The federal health ministry
India to Start Coronavirus Vaccination Drive from January 16
India will launch its COVID-19 vaccination drive on January 16 and priority will be given to nearly three crore healthcare and frontline workers, the government said on Saturday.The decision was taken after Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the status of COVID-19 situation and vaccine preparedness.Priority will be given to the