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15 December 2020, US, San Diego: A general view of doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine which arrived at Rady Children's Hospital. Photo: K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune via ZUMA/dpa.

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

Iceland receives first batch of coronavirus vaccine

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/28/20

The North Atlantic country of almost 365,0000 people has recorded 28 coronavirus-related deaths and 5,700 infections.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Norway detects first cases of coronavirus variant from Britain

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/27/20

The two cases were detected in travelers who had arrived from Britain earlier this month.

Coronavirus

'V-DAY'

Frontline health workers receive first Covid-19 vaccines in Finland

The Nomad Today 12/27/20

In addition to Helsinki, doses were sent to university hospitals in Turku, Tampere, Kuopio and Oulu.

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

Europe's 'V-Day' marks launch of vaccinations against Covid-19

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/27/20

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called the launch "a touching moment of unity" for the 450 million people living in the EU.

08 December 2020, Northern Ireland, Belfast: A person holds a phial of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine ahead of being administered at the Royal Victoria Hospital on the first day of the largest immunisation programme in the UK's history. Photo: Liam Mcburney/PA Wire/dpa

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

Woman at care home first to get Covid-19 vaccination in Sweden

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/27/20

Sweden was joining most other EU member states in rolling out the vaccine on Sunday, what the region's leaders are calling "V-Day."

HANDOUT - 26 December 2020, North Rhine-Westphalia, ---: Employees of logistics companies work on the first shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine which arrived at the central warehouse of North Rhine-Westphalia. The vaccine, which is filled into small vials, must be stored at minus 70 degrees. Photo: Mark Hermenau/Staatskanzlei des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

First batch of coronavirus vaccines has arrived in Finland

The Nomad Today 12/26/20

Like most EU countries, Finland has scheduled the first vaccinations for Sunday 27 December.

World

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

Pope Francis calls for vaccines for all in his Christmas message

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/26/20

He said that vaccines against Covid-19, the disease caused by the virus, should be made available to all, especially the most vulnerable.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Healthcare and social workers first in line to get Covid-19 vaccines

The Nomad Today 12/22/20

Vaccination of children will become topical once vaccines have been tested in children.

November 16, 2020 - Wilmington, Delaware, USA. - Video grab of C-SPAN's coverage of President-elect JOE BIDEN delivering remarks about the American economy.(Credit Image: © C-Span/ZUMA Wire Photo: C-Span/ZUMA Wire/dpa

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Biden receives vaccine as US pledges to ramp up distribution

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/22/20

US Vice President Mike Pence has already gotten his first jab, but President Donald Trump has not yet made clear if he will get vaccinated.

21 December 2020, England, York: Nurse practitioner York Medical Group Chris Pflueger (R) receives the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at a vaccination centre in York. Photo: Danny Lawson/PA Wire/dpa

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

The European Medicines Agency authorizes Pfizer vaccine

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/21/20

This is the first vaccine the EMA has recommended for approval. Britain already authorized the jabs in early December.

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

President-elect Biden to receive vaccine dose on Monday

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/19/20

The White House said that Trump, who was hospitalized with Covid-19 in October, would get vaccinated when his medical doctors deem it is necessary.

17 December 2020, England, Gloucester: An NHS worker hold a dose of the Pfizer vaccine at the Gloucestershire Vaccination Centre of Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Photo: Chris Jackson/PA Wire/dpa

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Finland aims to administer first doses of vaccine on 27 December

The Nomad Today 12/18/20

The Ministry does not yet know the size of the first batch of vaccines to arrive in Finland but expects it to be relatively small.

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

EU countries to start vaccinating against coronavirus from 27 December

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/18/20

Some countries will begin rolling out the vaccine on 28 or 29 December, the European Commission said.

FILED - 17 December 2020, Russia, Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his 16th annual press conference with regional and international media via videoconference. Photo: -/Kremlin /dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

World

PANDEMIC

Putin to take Russian coronavirus vaccine 'as soon as possible'

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/17/20

Putin expressed confidence in the vaccine Sputnik V, saying it has proven itself safe and effective.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Alaska health care worker hospitalized over presumed vaccine reaction

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/17/20

The health worker's allergic reaction comes after two health workers in Britain also suffered from adverse reactions.

Coronavirus

COVID-19

EU Commission proposes member states start vaccination on same day

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/16/20

Vaccination could start around 26 December, according to European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas.

15 December 2020, US, Ann Arbor: Health care workers receive the Pfizer Inc./BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Michigan Medicine. Photo: Dominick Sokotoff/ZUMA Wire/dpa

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

EU decision on vaccines brought forward after calls for haste

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/15/20

The European Commission would have to give final approval to any EMA recommendation, though that is generally considered a formality.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

US filmmaker Oliver Stone takes Russian coronavirus vaccine

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/15/20

"Thank God, Mr Putin is in office," Stone said in this week's interview with Channel One.

14 December 2020, England, Chalfont Saint Peter: Brian Horne receives the first of two injections with a dose of the Pfizer/BioNtech covid-19 vaccine from Nurse Helen Ellis at a GP led clinic, as hundreds of Covid-19 vaccination centres run by local doctors begin opening across England. Photo: Steve Parsons/PA Wire/dpa.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

WHO: people vaccinated against Covid-19 should still wear masks

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/15/20

A vaccine might not prevent the spread of the virus, only the breakout of Covid-19.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

EU agency says Covid-19 vaccine approval goes as quickly as possible

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/14/20

Unlike the US and Britain, the EU does not grant emergency authorization for vaccines, meaning they must pass the usual tests.

Iceland receives first batch of coronavirus vaccine

Norway detects first cases of coronavirus variant from Britain

Frontline health workers receive first Covid-19 vaccines in Finland

Europe's 'V-Day' marks launch of vaccinations against Covid-19

Woman at care home first to get Covid-19 vaccination in Sweden

First batch of coronavirus vaccines has arrived in Finland

Pope Francis calls for vaccines for all in his Christmas message

Healthcare and social workers first in line to get Covid-19 vaccines

Biden receives vaccine as US pledges to ramp up distribution

The European Medicines Agency authorizes Pfizer vaccine

President-elect Biden to receive vaccine dose on Monday

Finland aims to administer first doses of vaccine on 27 December

EU countries to start vaccinating against coronavirus from 27 December

Putin to take Russian coronavirus vaccine 'as soon as possible'

Alaska health care worker hospitalized over presumed vaccine reaction

EU Commission proposes member states start vaccination on same day

EU decision on vaccines brought forward after calls for haste

US filmmaker Oliver Stone takes Russian coronavirus vaccine

WHO: people vaccinated against Covid-19 should still wear masks

EU agency says Covid-19 vaccine approval goes as quickly as possible

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