Tory chief whip Simon Hart said the comments had “crossed a line” and caused great offence. Mr Bridgen was previously critical of policies like lockdown and vaccine passports Andrew Bridgen has been suspended as a Conservative MP. He spreading misinformation about Covid vaccination. Andrew Bridgen has been suspended as a Conservative MP. He spreading misinformation … Read more
China will speed up COVID-19 vaccines for the elderly to ease “zero-COVID” restrictions. The move is considered as vital to unwinding three years of harsh restraints. They have undermined economic development. China will speed up COVID-19 vaccines for the elderly to ease “zero-COVID” restrictions. The move is considered as vital to unwinding three years of … Read more
The European Commission has signed a contract allowing EU member states to purchase up to 250 million doses of a new Covid-19 vaccine produced in Spain. If the European Medicines Agency (EMA) approves the HIPRA vaccine, it will be the seventh to join the EU’s joint procurement programme. The European Commission said that it has … Read more
The Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine is safe and effective for children aged six months to under five years when given in three doses, according to a statement released Monday by the companies. The announcement comes as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans meetings in the coming weeks to consider authorizing Covid vaccines for the … Read more
China has provided more than 2.2 billion doses of the Covid-19 vaccine to over 120 countries and international organisations as of Wednesday, the majority of which are developing countries, according to new official data. China was the first country to support waivers of intellectual property rights for Covid-19 vaccines and to collaborate with other developing … Read more
Australia reports 3 new omicron subvariants Three new Omicron subvariants have arrived at Australia and wellbeing specialists say individuals who contract the infection ought to stand by 90 days prior to getting their next Covid-19 immunization. Assoc Prof Stuart Turville from the University of New South Wales’ Kirby Institute says Omicron subvariants BA.2.12.1, BA.4 and … Read more
Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday stated it is able to now not offer a forecast for sales of its COVID-19 vaccine, as vaccine hesitancy in low-income countries paired with already low demand in better-profit countries has caused a glut of supply. The company had earlier predicted as a lot as $3.5 billion in 2022 income … Read more
During Johnson & Johnson’s quarterly results call on Tuesday, the company halted sales predictions for its Covid-19 vaccine, citing a lack of demand compared to injections from Moderna and Pfizer. “Given global supply surplus and demand uncertainty, the Company is suspending COVID-19 Vaccine sales guidance,” J&J said in a statement, adding that the move will … Read more
WASHINGTON: The United States has given more than 500 million coronavirus vaccines to other countries since the jabs were developed, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday in a statement obtained by AFP. “The United States has now shared over 500 million safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine doses, free of cost, to more than 110 … Read more
BRATISLAVA: Slovakia on Thursday began using a new Covid vaccine made by the US firm Novavax, which experts hope will win over sceptics as it is made with time-honoured technology. The country has one of the EU’s lowest vaccination levels, with only 51 percent of its population of 5.4 million fully immunised. “Vaccination with the new vaccine … Read more
LONDON: British Covid vaccine maker AstraZeneca said on Thursday that the net profit collapsed last year, hit by the vast takeover of US biotech firm Alexion and other charges, despite surging revenues. Profit after tax slumped to just $112 million (98 million euros) compared with $3.2 billion in 2020, the pharmaceutical company said in a statement. … Read more
WASHINGTON: Pfizer and BioNTech said Tuesday they are seeking emergency authorization from US health regulators for use of their Covid vaccine for children aged over six months and under five years. If the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorizes the two-shot regimen, it will become the first Covid vaccine available to this age group in … Read more
PARIS: Disinformation around Covid vaccines has existed as long as the jabs themselves. Unverified studies, unproven claims and out-of-context data are regularly shared on websites and social media across the globe — fuelling dangerous myths about the virus and the vaccines. As Austria becomes the first European Union country to make vaccines mandatory this week, … Read more
RAMAT GAN, Israel, Dec 31, 2021 (AFP) – Israel on Friday started giving fourth Covid vaccine shots to people with weakened immunity, becoming one of the first countries to do so in hopes of countering a case surge driven by the Omicron variant. The effort comes almost exactly one year after Israel began a massive vaccination … Read more
RENNES, France, Dec 29, 2021 (AFP) – The parents of a 10-year-old girl in France are suing the authorities after their daughter received a Moderna Covid vaccine only allowed for adults over feared side effects, officials said Wednesday. “A complaint has been filed by the father over this,” state prosecutor Cyril Lacombe told AFP, confirming reports … Read more
Turkey will send 15 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to Africa, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced at a major summit of the continent’s leaders, adding that the low vaccination rates there were a blot on humanity. Ankara has invested heavily in developing trade and diplomatic ties with the world’s poorest continent during Erdogan’s rule as prime … Read more
THE HAGUE, Dec 20, 2021 (AFP) – The EU’s drug regulator will decide Monday whether to approve a Covid jab by Novavax, which uses a more conventional technology that the US biotech firm hopes will reduce vaccine hesitancy. Novavax’s jab, a protein-based vaccine of the kind used around the world to protect against many childhood illnesses, would be … Read more
ISTANBUL, Dec 18, 2021 (AFP) – Turkey will send 15 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to Africa, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Saturday at a major summit of the continent’s leaders, adding that the low vaccination rates there were a blot on humanity. Ankara has invested heavily in developing trade and diplomatic ties with the world’s … Read more
GENEVA, Dec 9, 2021 (AFP) – The World Health Organization said Thursday it remained unclear whether additional Covid-19 vaccine doses are needed to protect against the new Omicron variant, and urged wealthy countries to avoid hoarding the jabs. The UN health agency’s vaccine advisors warned that a rush to stockpile more jabs, especially without clear evidence they are needed, would … Read more
The EU (European Medicines Agency) who is a pharmaceuticals regulator approved Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for use on children aged 5 to 11 years old, clearing the way for doses to be given to millions of elementary school students across the continent amid a new wave of infections. The agency said “An expansion of the indication … Read more
MOSCOW, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday made another appeal to sceptical Russians to vaccinate themselves against Covid-19 but remained opposed to mandatory vaccinations. Putin also said he took part in trials of a nasal Covid vaccine and that he had experienced no problems after receiving a booster jab last week. Despite his repeated pleas, … Read more
Shehzad Roy is a singer, he recently took to social media to urge everyone to get vaccinated against Covid-19 before Pakistan becomes the world’s last country to be infected with the virus. The 44-year-old shared a story of a man he met who got vaccination after losing a loved one to Covid, he wrote, “I … Read more
Bella Hadid, a model, has retaliated against trolls who have speculated that she is an anti-vaxxer. Social media fans speculated that the 24-year-old fashion diva missed the Met Gala in 2021 for similar reasons as rapper Nicki Minaj, who is currently under fire for refusing to get vaccinated and so missing the huge fashion event. … Read more
The Ministry of National Health Services set the price of a single dosage of Covid-19 booster shot for anyone travelling overseas at Rs1,270 on Saturday. According to a ministry announcement, the price was set in accordance with a decision made by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) during a meeting on August 24. Booster … Read more
If you’ve always wanted to visit Greece, here is your chance. As Greece has opened its borders to third-country visitors, it should be highlighted that it recognizes the greatest number of travel vaccines. The Greek government has approved; Pfizer BioNtech, Moderna, AstraZeneca/Oxford, Novavax, Johnson + Johnson/Janssen, Sinovac Biotech, Gamaleya (Sputnik), Cansino Biologics, and Sinopharm vaccines … Read more
President Joe Biden on Thursday laid out a plan for the US to distribute 25 million surplus coronavirus vaccines globally and stated the country might raise a few regulations to permit different international locations to buy US-made components for vaccine manufacturing more easily. President Joe Biden stated the US might share the vaccines without expectation … Read more
Pakistan has launched its completely locally-developed vaccine ‘PakVac’, just a day after the government decided to run a massive COVID vaccination drive across the country in order to achieve the target of providing 70 million vaccines to the people. PakVac vaccine has been mass-produced by the Ministry of Health with the help of China’s Cansino … Read more
COVID-19 Nasal Spray: To ward off Coronavirus – a squirt in the nose or a shot in the arm? Key Points: Currently, at least 8 intranasal vaccines are under development Nasal Shots are “self-administered” which means vaccination would require much lesser time Nasal Spray against COVID-19 would target the upper respiratory tract This targeting would … Read more
