vaccine

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Sweden phases out use of AstraZeneca vaccine

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/23/21

Some of the remaining AstraZeneca doses will be donated

16 July 2021, Portugal, Lisbon: People wait their turn to be vaccinated during a Corona vaccination campaign. Portugal has been classified as a high-incidence area by the federal government because of particularly high infection rates. Photo: Pedro Fiuza/ZUMA Wire/dpa

Coronavirus

IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON

Study: Covid antibodies persist for at least 9 months after infection

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/20/21

3,000 residents of a northern Italian town sealed off by the Italian army in early 2020 were tested for antibodies in May 2020 and again in November

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

EU authorities: Full vaccinations vital for protection against Delta

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/15/21

The ECDC estimates that Delta variant, which first appeared in India and is more contagious, will account for 90% of all new infections by the end of August

28 June 2021, Venezuela, Caracas: A vial of Cuba's Corona vaccine Abdala at a Venezuelan vaccination center. The first shipment of vaccine from Cuba is expected to provide an initial dose to 10000 people in Venezuela, according to Cuban authorities. Photo: Jesus Vargas/dpa

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PANDEMIC

Cuba approves self-developed Covid-19 vaccine Abdala

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/11/21

Abdala is the first vaccine against the coronavirus to be developed and approved in Latin America

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Finland allows entry of people from low-risk areas without prior testing

The Nomad Today 7/6/21

The government published on Tuesday a list of countries and regions with an incidence of less than 10 infections per 100,000 inhabitants and will allow its citizens to enter the country without…

World

INDEPENDENCE DAY

Biden's July 4 message: Getting vaccinated is act of patriotism

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/5/21

Biden marked the holiday with a large barbecue in the White House garden for around 1,000 invited guests

Coronavirus

FAKE DOCUMENTS

Russian websites blocked after mass forgery of vaccine certificates

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/2/21

Meanwhile the country has announced record daily new infection rates and record number of deaths

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

Finland aims to vaccinate all children over 12 years of age

The Nomad Today 7/1/21

THL says the efficacy of the Pfizer/Biontech vaccine "has been found to be excellent" among young people aged 12-15

HANDOUT - 20 June 2021, Taiwan, Taoyuan: The Director of The American institute Brent Christensen(L) and Taiwan Health Minister Chen Shih-chung(R) pose for a picture in front of the 2.5 million doses of Moderna Vaccines donated by the United States Governor, at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Photo: -/Taiwan Central Epidemic via ZUMA Wire/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

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PANDEMIC

Taiwan receives 2.5 million Covid-19 vaccine doses donated by the US

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/20/21

Since the pandemic began, Taiwan, with 23.6 million people, has confirmed a total of 14,005 infections. On Sunday, the death toll reached 549.

23 April 2021, Schleswig-Holstein, Husum: Empty Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine vials can be seen on a table in the laboratory of the Husum Vaccination Centre. Photo: Marcus Brandt/dpa

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LOW VACCINATION RATE

The Covid-19 epidemic recedes in Finland but vaccination stalls

The Nomad Today 6/17/21

About 52% of the population have received their first vaccine dose but only 13% have been fully vaccinated .

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CORONAVIRUS

Norway to allow voluntary vaccination with Johnson & Johnson jab

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/10/21

In its decision, Norway is following the path taken by Denmark.

02 June 2021, Taiwan, Taipei: Chemical troops disinfect public areas of Wanhua District, a zone that has been affected by the community transmission of COVID-19, as domestic cases and deaths have risen. Taiwan has been facing a shortage of vaccines supply amid a serious outbreak of COVID-19 that jeopardises the economy and medical systems. Photo: Daniel Ceng Shou-Yi/ZUMA Wire/dpa

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GROWING CONCERN

Coronavirus shadow continues to loom over Taiwan

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/3/21

A recent cluster infection was discovered among migrant workers at King Yuan Electronics in Miaoli, in central Taiwan.

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

Poland to vaccinate 12-15-year-olds, surpasses 20 million jabs

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/1/21

Children will be vaccinated in existing vaccination centres.

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

Less than 10% of Finns have received full Covid-19 vaccination

The Nomad Today 5/31/21

Finland waits 2-3 months before administering the second dose, while in most countries the interval is 3 weeks . Only Bulgaria and Finland were below 10% in percentage of fully vaccinated…

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