Covid 19
Germans, Austrians line up for shots as COVID cases soar across Europe
By Emma Thomasson and Francois Murphy BERLIN/VIENNA (Reuters) -Germans and Austrians are rushing to get vaccinated against the coronavirus as infections soar across Europe and governments impose restrictions on the…
Israel announces 5-11 year-olds now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel said on Sunday that children aged 5 to 11 would now be eligible for vaccination against COVID-19. The decision, announced by he Health Ministry, followed approval…
APEC leaders vow to tackle economic recovery, COVID-19, climate
(Reuters) - Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum on Friday vowed to address economic recovery in the region by shoring up supply chains, tackling labor issues and continuing…
Norway plans third vaccine dose for all adults, “corona passes”
By Terje Solsvik and Gwladys Fouche OSLO (Reuters) - Norway will offer a third COVID-19 vaccine dose to everyone aged 18 and older and will give municipalities the option of…
Beijing city imposes COVID restrictions on conferences, events
BEIJING (Reuters) - Authorities in Beijing city imposed new curbs on conferences and events after confirming on Thursday six locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, including individuals who had attended conferences in…
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
(Reuters) - Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Fewer than 1 mln U.S. kids get COVID-19 shot in first eligible week, White House says More…
France experiencing start of fifth wave of COVID epidemic – minister
PARIS (Reuters) - France is at the beginning of a fifth wave of the coronavirus epidemic, Health Minister Olivier Veran said on Wednesday. "Several neighboring countries are already in a…
UK researchers identify T-cell targets for future COVID vaccines
By Alistair Smout LONDON (Reuters) - British researchers said on Wednesday they had identified proteins in the coronavirus that are recognised by T-cells of people who are exposed to the…
Vietnam approves India’s COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin
HANOI (Reuters) - Vietnam has approved India's Covaxin vaccine for emergency use, the ninth to be endorsed in the country, the country's health ministry said on Wednesday. The government said…
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
(Reuters) - Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Chinese city says it tested 30,000 for COVID-19 The Chinese city of Chengdu said on Wednesday it…
Ortega Win: A New Blow to Biden’s Central America Strategy
U.S. President Joe Biden's efforts to tackle migration from Central America by promoting the rule of law took a hit with the contentious re-election of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, the…
By PTI and Chanakya Forum
U.S. to convene foreign ministers on COVID-19 next week, pledges to talk vaccine equity
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday he would convene a virtual meeting of foreign ministers from around the globe to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic…
