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N.Korea gets offers of aid to fight COVID as it lacks vaccines

North Korea is facing its first confirmed COVID-19 outbreak with no known vaccine programme, sparking new calls for the government to accept aid that could save lives, help protect its battered economy, and possibly lead to a diplomatic opening.

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How North Korea’s COVID-19 outbreak could ignite a major health crisis

North Korea's admission that it is battling an "explosive" COVID-19 outbreak has raised concerns that the virus could devastate a country with an under-resourced health system, limited testing capabilities, and no vaccine program. The isolated North confirmed on Thursday its first COVID-19 infections since the pandemic emerged more than two…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Explainer-How N.Korea's COVID-19 outbreak could ignite a major health crisis

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COVID-19 update: Indian govt reduces booster dose gap to 3 months for people travelling abroad

In a recent COVID-19 travel update, the Indian government has said that citizens planning to travel abroad are eligible to get a third (booster) dose of vaccine as soon as three months after their second dose. This announcement comes as a big relief as the time gap for everyone was…

The Times of India

In 18-59 group, booster coverage just 2.4% in Haryana, 14% in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: Over 4 lakh precaution doses of the Covid vaccine have been administered in Haryana since the drive was rolled out on January 10. This constitutes 51% of the 60-plus eligible population. But only 81,225 recipients between 18-59 years have got their boosters so far, which is only 2.4% of…

The Times of India

We looked into the lobby group taking on rugby star turned would-be senator David Pocock. Here's what we found

Conservative lobby group Advance Australia has independent ACT Senate candidate David Pocock in its sights, with Facebook advertising data revealing that the group's offensive against the former rugby star is disproportionate to its campaigning against any other candidate.

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How COVID vaccines have boosted the development of an HIV vaccine

During the pandemic scientists launched a vaccine in record-breaking time. Their successful use of mRNA technology could lead to progress in the decades-long effort for an HIV inoculation.

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Biden urges global COVID fight, US nears 1 million deaths

World leaders held a summit to discuss efforts to end the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for future health threats.

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Charles hails Oxford’s role in creating Covid vaccine at new building ceremony

Construction began on the Levine Building – which boasts an auditorium, teaching rooms and 46 student bedrooms – in 2019.

The Independent UK

Covid vaccine uptake in pregnant women rises to 60% but racial inequalities persist

Despite overall improvement, racial inqualities in vaccine uptake persist, experts warn

The Independent UK

Moderna Concludes FDA Submission For Its COVID-19 Shot In Adolescents, Kids

Reuters reported that Moderna Inc (NASDAQ:MRNA) had made required submissions to the FDA for emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine in adolescents and children. An advisory panel of experts to the U.S. drug regulator will meet in June to review the request. Related: FDA Sets Review Dates For Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 Shot For…

Benzinga

NHS Lanarkshire to issue appointments for those eligible for pneumococcal vaccine

From May 13, those over 65 and others with certain long-term health conditions will begin to receive appointments.

Daily Record

U.S. says has no current plans to share COVID-19 vaccines with North Korea

The United States has no current plans to share vaccines with North Korea, a spokesperson for the White House National Security Council said on Thursday, after Pyongyang reported its first COVID-19 outbreak.

Reuters

Fourth Covid vaccine provides 'a substantial boost to immunity', according to new study

Several countries have now deployed fourth doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, but the clinical need, effectiveness, timing, and dose of a fourth dose remain uncertain

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South African firm says it may close its COVID vaccine plant

The first factory to produce COVID-19 vaccines in Africa has announced that it has not received enough orders and is planning to stop production within a few weeks, in what a senior World Health Organization official described as a “failure” in efforts to achieve vaccine equity

The Conversation

For some people, religious leaders might be most effective at communicating the importance of COVID-19 vaccination

Vaccinating a substantial portion of society has been found to be the best way to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control, but the pace of vaccination has slowed down since the vaccines were first made available to the public in December 2020. As of May 2022, only 66% of the…

Axios

Biden administration and GOP clash over vaccine strategy

The administration wants to keep access as open as possible, but the GOP wants to reduce wastage.

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Spain, Greece, Turkey and Portugal update travel rules for Brits - latest entry requirements

Be sure to check the entry requirements before booking your holiday to Spain, Portugal, Turkey or Greece

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Siriraj Hospital offering walk-in Moderna vaccine service

The Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital is offering free walk-in Moderna Covid-19 vaccination for 1,400 people a day this Thursday, and on May 20, May 27, June 1 and June 8.

The Independent UK

Biden co-hosting 2nd COVID summit as world's resolve falters

President Joe Biden will appeal for a renewed international commitment to attacking COVID-19 as the second global COVID-19 summit opens

The Times of India

Over 2 lakh jabbed during ‘Maha Tika Abhiyan’ in Bihar

PATNA: Over two lakh Covid-19 vaccines were administered to eligible beneficiaries across the state on Wednesday, as part of the second ‘Maha Tika Abhiyan’ started this month. This included, first, second as well as precautionary doses, touching the total vaccination figure of 13 crore mark in the state.

Bangkok Post

How Russia's war has hit Thailand, 11 weeks on

In recent months there have been positive signs that the world is returning to normal after the Covid-19 pandemic. People have worked tirelessly over the past two years to address and mitigate the consequences of the pandemic, spending billions on healthcare, vaccine development and deployment, social assistance payments, and other…

Benzinga

Almost 400M COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Lost Due To Emergent's Baltimore Plant Fiasco

According to a recent report from the US House select subcommittee on the coronavirus crisis, Emergent Biosolutions Inc (NYSE:EBS) might have destroyed nearly 400 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines after failing to meet quality standards. Initially, 75 million - 85 million doses of drug substance were said to be destroyed after contamination. "Despite major…

The Conversation

One in three people are infected with _Toxoplasma_ parasite – and the clue could be in our eyes

Toxoplasma gondii is probably the most successful parasite in the world today. This microscopic creature is capable of infecting any mammal or bird, and people across all continents are infected. Once infected, a person carries Toxoplasma for life. So far, we don’t have a drug that can eradicate the parasite…

Tribune News Service

Untapped global vaccine stash raises risks of new COVID variants

WASHINGTON — The world finds itself awash in COVID-19 vaccines, but governments can’t get them into arms fast enough, as hesitancy and logistical hurdles threaten to indefinitely extend the pandemic.

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