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Hologram, QR Code to authenticate full vaccination status of Ghanaians

Joy Online | 2021-05-16, 23:43

Director of Public Health at the Ghana Health Service, Dr Franklin Asiedu Bekoe says to authenticate the vaccination status of Ghanaians, a hologram and QR code feature has been embedded into the existing Covid-19 user card. This new card, he disclosed, will

Ontario makes weekend push toward hitting its vaccination targets

North Shore News | 2021-05-16, 23:42

TORONTO — Ontario's COVID-19 vaccine effort shifted into high gear on the weekend, administering its seven millionth dose as it prepared to accelerate immunization efforts even further in the coming week. Premier Doug Ford, meanwhile, offered hope that the

Brazilian city vaccinating all adults in unprecedented study

La Prensa Latina | 2021-05-16, 23:39

Rio de Janeiro, May 16 (EFE).- Brazil, one of the countries hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, on Sunday vaccinated all the adults in a city of 150,000 as part of an unprecedented study that could provide a reference point for the efficacy of mass

No alternative to vaccine passports, says Dubai airport boss

FBC News | 2021-05-16, 23:38

The boss of the world’s busiest airport for international passengers has said Covid passports are the only way to restart mass foreign travel.

UK inoculates more than 20 million with two Covid-19 vaccines

The National | 2021-05-16, 23:26

Britain on Sunday passed the milestone of vaccinating 20 million adults with two doses of the coronavirus vaccine, just a day before restrictions are lifted across most of the country. Government statistics showed 20,103,658 million have received their two

Ontario administered its seven millionth vaccine dose over the weekend

Castanet | 2021-05-16, 23:24

People wear face masks as they walk by a sign for a COVID-19 vaccination site in Montreal, Sunday, May 16, 2021, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes Canadian

Pfizer seeks approval for vaccine use for kids aged 12 to 15

Straits Times | 2021-05-16, 23:21

Pharmaceutical company Pfizer is seeking approval for its Covid-19 vaccine to be used in children aged 12 to 15, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing yesterday. His ministry is working with the Health Ministry on plans to inoculate this group when vaccines

askST: Why is my arm sore after getting the Covid-19 vaccine?

Straits Times | 2021-05-16, 23:21

SINGAPORE - The most common side effect experienced among those who have received a Covid-19 vaccine has been soreness around the injection site. This was also more frequent among younger vaccine recipients, with 83 per cent of those between 18 and 55

Why is my arm sore after getting the Covid-19 vaccine?

Straits Times | 2021-05-16, 23:21

The most common side effect experienced among those who have received a Covid-19 vaccine has been soreness around the injection site. This was also more frequent among younger vaccine recipients, with 83 per cent of those between 18 and 55 reporting sore arms

Two new mass vaccine hubs to open in Adelaide within days

The Daily Telegraph Australia | 2021-05-16, 23:08

New coronavirus mass vaccination hubs with a combined

UK confident vaccines protect against Indian Covid variantThe news came just before England, Scotland and ...

Deccan Herald | 2021-05-16, 23:00

Britain is confident that existing vaccines will provide protection from a more transmissible Indian coronavirus variant now spreading across the country, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Sunday. And hours later, he was able to announce that the country

In New Vaccination Push, Biden Leans on His ‘Community Corps’

New York Times | 2021-05-16, 22:57

Frantic efforts to vaccinate people in an underserved area of Philadelphia underscore a difficult new stage of the nation’s vaccination campaign, as door-to-door efforts become the norm. ...

New mask rules trust Americans will be honest about vaccine status. Experts say they'll lie.

Journal Star | 2021-05-16, 22:52

Show Caption Hide Caption CDC given praise and criticism as vaccinated people can lose masks Both criticism and praise have emerged after the CDC announced people who are fully vaccinated no longer need to wear masks, even indoors. Associated Press, USA TODAY

Vaccinated Democrats in Congress refuse to drop masks as CDC director questioned on whether mandate ...

Russia Today | 2021-05-16, 22:50

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky has denied accusations that the recent reversal on mask mandates was politically motivated, while Democrat lawmakers refuse to personally go along with it. Walensky made the media rounds on

Government is making all efforts to achieve overall vaccination target – Akufo-Addo

Joy Online | 2021-05-16, 22:50

President Akufo-Addo has reiterated that the government is making all necessary efforts to ensure that every Ghanaian is vaccinated against the Corona Virus Disease (Covid-19). He said the government is expecting an additional 300,000 doses of Sputnik V

Playback: The Probe, discusses Ghana’s 2nd vaccine roll-out and Quest for Herd Immunity

Joy Online | 2021-05-16, 22:50

The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Aboagye announced that the first batch of Ghanaians who have

2nd dose of Covid-19 vaccines to be deployed from May 19- Akufo-Addo

Joy Online | 2021-05-16, 22:50

President Akufo-Addo has announced that, effective Wednesday, May 19, 2021, the second dose of Covid-19 vaccines will be deployed. He made the announcement during the 25th address to the nation, on measures being put in

Eric Clapton Blames ‘Propaganda’ for ‘Disastrous’ Covid Vaccine Experience

Rollingstone | 2021-05-16, 22:50

Eric Clapton detailed his “disastrous” health experience after receiving the Covid-19 vaccine and blamed

Saudi Arabia lifts quarantine requirement for Covid vaccinated foreign visitors

Gulf Daily News | 2021-05-16, 22:44

London: Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday that foreign visitors arriving by air from most countries will no longer need to quarantine if they have been vaccinated against Covid-19. Visitors from 20 other countries - including the United States, India, Britain,

Massachusetts coronavirus vaccine rollout: 3.2 million people fully vaccinated, 494 new virus cases

Boston Herald | 2021-05-16, 22:43

More than 48,000 coronavirus vaccine doses were administered in Massachusetts during the most recent day of vaccination data, as more than 3.2 million people in the state are now fully vaccinated. State health officials on Sunday also reported five more virus

South Auckland vaccination centre urgently needs more workers to prevent nurses getting exhausted

TVNZ | 2021-05-16, 22:40

An Auckland Covid-19 vaccination centre may have to cut the number of days it operates unless it gets more vaccinators. Patients undergo an initial health check at Ōtara's Covid-19 vaccination centre. Source: rnz.co.nz By Rowan Quinn of rnz.co.nz Each nurse at

SA records 2 585 new Covid-19 cases ahead of Phase 2 of government’s vaccine roll-out

Independent online (SA) | 2021-05-16, 22:37

DURBAN - MORE than 2500 new Covid-19 infections have been confirmed in South Africa, taking the country's cumulative count to 1 613 728. Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, said 2585 new cases were identified and 27 new deaths have been reported increasing SA's

UK vaccinates over 20 million with two Covid-19 inoculations

The National | 2021-05-16, 22:32

Britain on Sunday passed the milestone of vaccinating 20 million adults with two doses of the coronavirus vaccine, just a day before a raft of restrictions are lifted across most of the country. According to government statistics, 20,103,658 million have now

Sunday Florida COVID update: 2,482 new cases, 22 deaths, 7.5 million fully vaccinated

Marietta Daily Journal | 2021-05-16, 22:27

May 16—Sunday's Florida Department

As Chattisgarh vaccination site throws up bugs, officials take manual route

Indian Express | 2021-05-16, 22:22

The vaccination booking website commisioned by Chhattisgarh has allegedly been beset with “glitches” within days of being launched, forcing district collectors to continue with manual registrations. Meanwhile, Health Department Deputy Secretary Surendra Singh

Some people still need to mask up even if vaccinated. Are you one of them?

Henry Herald | 2021-05-16, 22:18

The news flashed across the country -- mask-free at last! People who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 no longer have to wear masks inside or outside, nor do they have to stay 6 feet away from others, according to new guidance released Thursday by the US

UK vaccinates over 20 million with two Covid jabs

The New Arab | 2021-05-16, 22:16

Britain passed the milestone of vaccinating 20 million adults with two doses of the coronavirus jab, just a day before a raft of restrictions are lifted. Britain on Sunday passed the milestone of vaccinating 20 million adults with two doses of the coronavirus

Coronavirus: Ghana begins the second phase of vaccination on May 19 – Akufo-Addo

Ghana Web | 2021-05-16, 22:12

Ghana will commence the second phase of the COVID-19 vaccination exercise on Wednesday, May 19, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has said. Delivering his 25th televised address to the nation on measures his

As demand for vaccine wanes, officials shift from not wasting a dose to not wasting ...

Stars and Stripes | 2021-05-16, 22:08

Stars and Stripes is making stories on the coronavirus pandemic available free of charge. See more staff and wire stories here. Sign up for our daily coronavirus newsletter here. Please support our journalism with a subscription. As demand for the coronavirus

India promises more vaccines as daily Covid-19 deaths stay above 4,000

Gulf Daily News | 2021-05-16, 22:07

Bengaluru: Some Indian states said on Sunday they would extend Covid-19 lockdowns to help contain the pandemic, which has killed more than 270,000 people in the country, as the federal government pledged to bolster vaccine supplies. The number of deaths from

Governor Phil Scott Lifts Mask Mandate For Vaccinated Individuals, Accelerates Vermont Forward Plan

The Newport Daily Express | 2021-05-16, 22:02

Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today announced that because Vermont has already hit its necessary vaccination threshold with over 60% of the population receiving at least one dose, it will move into Step 3 of the Vermont Forward Plan more than two weeks

KUWTT: Govt should speed up vaccine rollout | May 17, 2021

The Manila Times | 2021-05-16, 21:57

Good day. Here are the stories for The Manila Times for Monday, May 17, 2021. READ: ‘Govt should speed up vaccine rollout’ SEN. Christopher LawrenceBong” Go called on the government to expedite the vaccine rollout if the country were to achieve herd immunity

South Africa to broaden vaccine rollout with Pfizer doses Monday

Marietta Daily Journal | 2021-05-16, 21:56

South Africa said it will broaden COVID-19 vaccines rollout to health care workers and people over the age of 60 starting Monday. The government will start a mass vaccination effort at 87 sites across the country using Pfizer Inc. doses ...

Vaccination centres run out of doses in Kashmir

Hindustan Times | 2021-05-16, 21:56

On Saturday, just 607 people received vaccines in 10 districts of Kashmir, while in seven districts, including Srinagar, not a single person got vaccinated; in Jammu’s 10 districts, 15,268 people were vaccinated, data shows PUBLISHED ON MAY 17, 2021 01:42 AM

300 test positive post-vaccination in Punjab in a fortnight, no one hospitalised

Hindustan Times | 2021-05-16, 21:56

Officials say most of these people had mild or moderate symptoms and vaccine is quite effective in preventing severe infection and deaths PUBLISHED ON MAY 17, 2021 01:36 AM IST Nearly 300 people, who had got their first or both doses of vaccine, were tested

Saudi Arabia says ‘no quarantine for vaccinated travellers’

The National | 2021-05-16, 21:55

Saudi’s Ministry of Interior on Sunday banned citizens from traveling “directly or indirectly to 13 countries without prior permission from concerned authorities” as international flights open for vaccinated citizens on May 17. Saudi Arabia’s Public Health

Livestream: The Probe, discusses Ghana’s 2nd vaccine roll-out and Quest for Herd Immunity

Joy Online | 2021-05-16, 21:54

The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Aboagye announced that the first batch of Ghanaians who have

Provinces push forward on vaccination amid lingering questions after Fortin departure

Moosejaw Today | 2021-05-16, 21:53

Canadian provinces continued to take steps towards hitting their vaccination targets today even as questions linger after the departure of the senior military officer in charge of the national immunization

Make vaccines nameless

The Philippine Star | 2021-05-16, 21:51

After receiving numerous laments from

VAERS 5/14/2021 - THROTTLING DATA & EVEN DELETING SOME DEATHS?!

Bitchute | 2021-05-16, 21:43

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SA government targets 5 million elderly people in phase 2 of Covid-19 vaccine rollout

Independent online (SA) | 2021-05-16, 21:42

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa will launch phase two of its vaccine rollout on Monday with the aim of inoculating five million citizens aged over 60 by the end of June, its health minister said. "This is provided that the supply of vaccines

How millions of Australians can get the Covid-19 vaccine at their local GP from TODAY ...

The Daily Mail | 2021-05-16, 21:41

From Monday people over the age of 50 can get their COVID-19 vaccination from a GP. Since opening up the vaccination process to this age group in the past couple of weeks, it has only been available at special vaccination hubs. Australia's vaccination program

The Editorial Board: SUNY’s union leaders have a duty to persuade all members to be vaccinated

The Buffalo News | 2021-05-16, 21:41

News Editorial Board It is an appropriate requirement for students in the 64-campus State University of New York system that they receive Covid-19 vaccinations before being allowed on campus. It gets a little dubious when it comes to exempting faculty and

Minnesota vaccine opponent charged after posting videos of vial thefts

The Jamestown Sun | 2021-05-16, 21:40

OAKDALE, Minn.Thomas Edward Humphrey, the 32-year-old St. Paul vaccine opponent who twice videotaped himself walking off with COVID-19 vaccine vials, has been charged with misdemeanor theft, disorderly conduct and driving after revocation. Oakdale police

Coronavirus: About 39% of Orange County’s population is fully vaccinated as of May 16

Orange County Register | 2021-05-16, 21:36

The OC Health Care Agency reported 52 new cases of the coronavirus on Sunday, May 16, increasing the cumulative total in the county to 254,744 cases since tracking began. There were 700 new infections reported in the last 14 days. That is down from a 14-day

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky: Stay masked, or get vaccinated

Newsday | 2021-05-16, 21:29

The federal health official who announced that unvaccinated people can go maskless in public places defended the new guidance Sunday but cautioned against widespread mask removals. Last week's announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Mumbai: No bidders yet for BMC vaccine tender

Indian Express | 2021-05-16, 21:27

The BMC has received no bids for its global expression of interest (EOI) floated last week for procurement of 1 crore vaccine doses. Sunday was the last day for accepting queries from interested bidders. The tender will close on May 18. On May 12, BMC became

Drive-in vaccination launched in Gautam Buddh Nagar

Indian Express | 2021-05-16, 21:27

The Gautam Buddh Nagar district has opened drive-in vaccinations for people above the age of 45 years at two centres — DLF Mall in Noida and Shaheed Vijay Singh Sports Complex in Greater Noida The centres, being operated by parking solutions company Park+ with

‘It’s the new anti-vaccine talking point’: Conservatives are saying they ‘identify as vaccinated’ following CDC’s ...

The Daily Dot | 2021-05-16, 21:24

Right-wing Twitter users are "identifying as vaccinated" in the wake of new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announcing relaxed mask recommendations for vaccinated Americans. As a growing number of businesses begin to allow

Canada's vaccine rollout operation shouldn't miss a beat with new military leader

Castanet | 2021-05-16, 21:20

Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin The sudden departure of the senior military officer in charge of Canada's vaccine rollout is unlikely to slow down the high-profile operation, an expert in military affairs said Saturday. Christian Leuprecht, a professor at

Feds face growing calls for answers after general overseeing vaccine effort sidelined

Info News | 2021-05-16, 21:14

OTTAWA - The federal government faced growing calls for answers from pundits and political opponents alike on Sunday amid lingering questions about the abrupt reassignment of the military general who was overseeing Canada’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign,

Covid-19 vaccination drive moves at a slow pace in populous states

Hindustan Times | 2021-05-16, 20:53

According to the health ministry, 2.5 % of India’s people have got both doses of vaccination while 9.3% have got a single jab as of May 16, 121 days after the drive started on January 16. UPDATED ON MAY 17, 2021 01:14 AM IST Less than 2% of Uttar Pradesh,

Oxygen, vaccine shortage key topics in Modi’s Covid meet with CMs

Hindustan Times | 2021-05-16, 20:53

Lucknow/Jaipur/Raipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke to chief ministers of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Puducherry to understand the Covid-19 situation in the states and Union Territory PUBLISHED ON MAY 17, 2021 12:29 AM IST

Despite govt orders, health workers in Punjab vaccinating all in 18-44 age group

Hindustan Times | 2021-05-16, 20:53

In the third phase, the state govt is specifically inoculating kin of healthcare workers, co-morbid persons and construction workers PUBLISHED ON MAY 17, 2021 01:16 AM IST Defying state government orders to vaccinate certain set of people in 18-44 age group,

Gen Z on deck as B.C. opens vaccine booking to everyone 18 and up on Sunday

CTV | 2021-05-16, 20:33

In addition to vaccine appointments opening up for those 18 and up, Fraser Health will be opening several drop-in clinics for Surrey residents. ...

Need new app for COVID-19 vaccination of 18-44 age group: Karnataka Deputy CM

Moneycontrol | 2021-05-16, 20:20

Karnataka Deputy CM Dr CN Ashwath

Britain yet to decide on Pfizer offer to vaccinate Olympians

Journal Review | 2021-05-16, 20:20

LONDON (AP) — The British government is still deciding whether to accept an offer from Pfizer to fast-track Olympic and Paralympic athletes for coronavirus vaccines. Jabs are only being given to Britons aged 38 or older — though this will be extended to those

Sunday Flroida COVID update: 2,482 new cases, 22 deaths, 7.5 million fully vaccinated

Bradenton Herald | 2021-05-16, 20:17

Sunday’s Florida Department of Health’s daily COVID-19 dashboard report showed 2,482 new cases and 22 total deaths, but only two deaths in South Florida. Both of those were in Miami-Dade ...

By July-August, India will have enough vaccines: AHPI DG | Exclusive

India TV | 2021-05-16, 20:15

As India battles the second wave of coronavirus at a time when the vaccination drive against the contagious disease is underway in the country leading to jabs shortage, Association of Healthcare

South Africa targets 5 million elderly people in phase 2 of COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Metro USA | 2021-05-16, 20:11

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa will launch phase two of its vaccine rollout on Monday with the aim of inoculating five million citizens aged over 60 by the end of June, its health minister said. “This is provided that the supply of vaccines

Any vaccine mandates will be set locally and not by the feds: CDC director

Penn Live | 2021-05-16, 19:58

WASHINGTON — Any mandates in the U.S. to require people to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be set locally, not federally, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. “It may very well be that local businesses, local jurisdictions, will

How Colorado schools are helping teenagers — and their families — get the COVID vaccine

Denver Post | 2021-05-16, 19:57

This week, the federal Centers for Disease Control opened vaccine eligibility to children aged 12 to 15, clearing the way for most middle and high school students to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Children in that age group drove an increase in cases in

Unvaccinated People Are Most at Risk by Unmasking, C.D.C. Director Says

New York Times | 2021-05-16, 19:57

In a round of Sunday morning news, Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky sought to quell the public confusion over her agency’s new masking guidance. ...

No vaccination in Mumbai today too

The Hindu | 2021-05-16, 19:53

Drive postponed in view of warning over Cyclone Tauktae ...

Small percentage of fully vaccinated still get covid

Democratic Underground | 2021-05-16, 19:51

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The Great Divide-Republicanism and Vaccine Hesitancy Summary

Democratic Underground | 2021-05-16, 19:51

20 traditional Democratic states ABOVE 50% vaccinations (1+ Dose)-26

Cyclone Tauktae alert: BMC suspends vaccine drive in Mumbai for Monday

Hindustan Times | 2021-05-16, 19:50

The Covid-19 vaccination drive for all age groups has been suspended in Mumbai on Monday, for a day, in view of the warning issued by IMD of heavy rain and gusty winds due to cyclone Tauktae, civic chief Iqbal Singh Chahal said on Sunday PUBLISHED ON MAY 16,

Feds won’t issue COVID-19 vaccination mandates, CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says

Hartford Courant | 2021-05-16, 19:45

Any mandates in the U.S. to require people to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be set locally, not federally, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. “It may very well be that local businesses, local jurisdictions, will work towards

They aren’t anti-vaxxers, but some parents are hesitant to have their kids get the COVID-19 vaccine

Hartford Courant | 2021-05-16, 19:45

On May 4, Dr. Hina Talib, who goes by the handle @teenhealthdoc on Instagram, asked the parents among her 33,000 followers if they were hesitant to get the coronavirus vaccine for their 12- to 15-year-olds, and if so, why. Talib, who is a physician in the

COVID-19: Difference between antibodies from vaccines and antibodies from infection

The Times of India | 2021-05-16, 19:42

At the current time, when we are witnessing a sharp rise in the number of COVID-19 cases, more and more people seem to be interested in knowing about the antibodies produced in the body. In recent times with high recovery rates being observed and signs of

Protect Your Community, Get a Vaccine

Flathead Beacon | 2021-05-16, 19:36

I am an acupuncturist practicing in Kalispell for almost 30 years now. I do acupuncture, use a few herbs, nutritional supplements, and homeopathy. I do an energetic balancing to help get rid of allergies. I am an alternative to allopathic medicine. But my

Former CDC director: Direct Covid-19 vaccines to where they're needed most

Henry Herald | 2021-05-16, 19:35

We're starting to get the Covid-19 pandemic under control, at least in some parts of the world, but the pandemic won't be over until most of the world is vaccinated. Access to vaccines continues to be a huge challenge. In the United States, we need to be more

Iraq seeks to boost COVID-19 vaccination campaign: ministry

China.dot.org | 2021-05-16, 19:30

BAGHDAD, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The Iraqi Ministry of Health said on Sunday underscored the need to boost the COVID-19 vaccination campaign to control the spread of the pandemic. The ministry's spokesman Sayf al-Badr told the official

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Britain yet to decide on Pfizer offer to vaccinate Japan-bound Olympians

Yahoo Daily News | 2021-05-16, 19:26

Read full article The Associated Press16 May 2021, 7:12 pm·2-min read The British government is still deciding whether to accept an offer from Pfizer to fast-track Olympic and Paralympic athletes for coronavirus vaccines. Jabs are only being given to

UK vaccinates over 20 million with two Covid-19 jabs

Straits Times | 2021-05-16, 19:26

LONDON (AFP) - Britain on Sunday (May 16) passed the milestone of vaccinating 20 million adults with two doses of the coronavirus jab, just a day before a raft of restrictions are lifted across most of the country. According to government statistics,

More than 200,000 in Windsor-Essex have now had first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

CBC | 2021-05-16, 19:26

More than 200,000 people have now received at least one dose of Vaccine in Windsor-Essex County according to the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. ...

N.B. COVID-19 roundup: 11 new cases; Horizon Health holds its largest vaccination clinic yet

CBC | 2021-05-16, 19:26

Public Health has confirmed 11 new cases of COVID-19 In the province on Sunday. All new cases are located in New Brunswick and are self-isolating. ...

Punjab: Vaccination for 45+ beneficiaries halts in state stops as Centre fails to replenish stock

Indian Express | 2021-05-16, 19:20

The Covid vaccination drive for beneficiaries in 45+ category remained suspended in most centres in Punjab on Sunday as the Centre failed to replenish the stock of both Covishield and Covaxin vaccines. On Sunday, only 4413 beneficiaries in the 45+ age group

CDC chief says any vaccine mandates in US will be set locally

Finger Lakes Times | 2021-05-16, 19:17

WASHINGTON — Any mandates in the U.S. to require people to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be set locally, not federally, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. “It may very well be that local businesses, local jurisdictions, will

Station masters set June 30 deadline to vaccinate railway frontline workers, else would abstain from work

The Times of India | 2021-05-16, 19:12

NEW DELHI: The All India Station MastersAssociation has given the ultimatum of June 30 to the government to vaccinate them and other front line railway employees involved in train operation. In a letter to the Union health secretary, it has said if the

SPOOKY: Health Ranger predicted "vaccine lottery" ten years ago, now Ohio just announced a $1 ...

Natural News | 2021-05-16, 19:03

(Natural News) Ten years ago, Mike Adams, the Health

Booking for 2nd dose of vaccine on CoWIN portal? This is what you need to know

India TV | 2021-05-16, 19:03

Requisite changes have now been made on the CoWIN digital portal, making online or on-site appointments for Covishield vaccine not possible if the period after first dose

‘Better Christmas:’ New vaccine rollout scenario

Manila Bulletin | 2021-05-16, 19:03

Filipinos have reason to expect a “better

Now, vaccination pop ups in parking lots driven by a mobile app

Business Line | 2021-05-16, 19:00

A big reason for vaccine hesitancy is the fear of crowds at vaccination centres. Here comes a solution for that. A mobile app, Park+ that offers smart parking solutions has partnered with State Health Departments and Malls to organise drive-through vaccination

CoWin registration for 18-44: Ratio of vaccine availability to people is 1:230, says Sharma

Business Line | 2021-05-16, 19:00

The Covid-19 registration challenges faced by those in the 18-44 age group on the CoWin platform are mainly due to vaccine availability issues rather than glitches in the platform, RS Sharma, Chief Executive Officer of National Health Authority and in-charge

Chemist shop owners, staff, urge Delhi govt to vaccinate them on priority

Yahoo Daily News | 2021-05-16, 18:41

Read full article ANI16 May 2021, 6:24 pm·1-min read Brij Mohan Aggarwal, a chemist shop owner. (Photo/ ANI) By Ajit K Jha New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): As chemist shops are open during the Covid-19 lockdown, their owners and staff have urged the Delhi

Vaccination centre ponders cutting days to ease nurses' workload

RNZ | 2021-05-16, 18:41

An Auckland vaccination centre may have to cut the number of days it operates unless it gets more vaccinators. Each nurse at the Ōtara site is delivering about 100 injections a day at the centre which runs seven days a week. Those in charge said they urgently

Red Rocks Offers More COVID Vaccines, Incentives To Concertgoers

CBS News | 2021-05-16, 18:38

Red Rocks Amphitheatre expects to more than double its capacity in the next week, increasing it from 2,800 to 6,300, a spokesperson tells CBS4. After that, the hope is for the iconic concert venue to be back at full capacity, about 9,500 people, by mid-June.

‘High degree of confidence’ vaccines work against Indian variant, says Hancock

Belfast Telegraph | 2021-05-16, 18:33

New evidence gives a “high degree of confidence” that coronavirus vaccines work against the Indian variant, Matt Hancock said as he urged people to get jabbed to prevent the new strain spreading “like wildfire”. The Health Secretary said on Sunday it is

Delhi’s vaccination pace worrying, need to run and catch up: Sisodia

Indian Express | 2021-05-16, 18:26

As Delhi extended its lockdown by another week, keeping its Metro service shut, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the government did not want to lose the gains made during the lockdown. The city has seen less than 6,500 cases two days in a row now,

Enough vaccines in country from July-August: Union minister

Indian Express | 2021-05-16, 18:26

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar on Sunday said India will have enough COVID-19 vaccine doses from July-August. He hit out at the Congress for attacking the Centre on the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and said the opposition party did not have to

Cyclone Tauktae: Covid-19 vaccinations to remain suspended today, BMC to launch pilot project to ‘streamline’ immunisation

Indian Express | 2021-05-16, 18:26

DUE TO a warning of heavy rainfall due to cyclonic storm Tauktae in Mumbai, the Covid-19 vaccination drive will remain suspended on Monday. The BMC said the drive will resume from May 18. Following new guidelines issued by the health ministry, however, those

Summer seem all booked up? How vaccinated Americans can still plan a memorable getaway

Henry Herald | 2021-05-16, 18:24

The wait-and-see approach to travel right now is prudent from a health perspective. From a booking perspective, maybe not so much. US airfares are on the rise, rental cars are in short supply and sifting through vacation home rental sites for gems in popular

COVID-19: Deliverers need vaccines, TPP says

Taipei Times | 2021-05-16, 18:20

By Hsieh Chun-ling and William Hetherington / Staff reporter, with staff writer Food delivery workers should be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccination to ensure their safety, Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Legislator Lai Hsiang-ling (賴香伶) said yesterday. The

Vaccinations accelerate in Italy, while the EU mulls a COVID-19 travel pass

Taipei Times | 2021-05-16, 18:20

Bloomberg Italy’s vaccination campaign is gathering speed. The country is considering the possibility of letting citizens receive second shots while on holiday. Europe’s third-largest economy has accelerated its vaccination campaign, with more than 500,000

Fauci: Vaccinated people become 'dead ends' for the coronavirus

The Hill | 2021-05-16, 18:18

Anthony FauciAnthony FauciFauci: COVID-19 vaccine could lead to 'breakthrough' in HIV fight GOP lawmaker calls for Wuhan probe to 'prevent the next pandemic' Trump bemoans lack of vaccine credit amid mask news MORE, chief medical adviser to President BidenJoe

Fake Covid vaccine and test certificate market is growing, researchers say

The Observer | 2021-05-16, 18:11

A pandemic hidden market advertising fake vaccine and test certificates for as little as £25 has grown exponentially, with more than 1,200 vendors in the UK and worldwide, researchers have found. As foreign travel rules ease, what is required to enter the UK?

In Noida and Ghaziabad, slots for 18-44 age group vaccination fill up in an hour

Hindustan Times | 2021-05-16, 18:11

Ghaziabad: Slots for Covid-19 vaccination for the 18-44 years category, which opened up on Sunday for the coming week, were almost fully booked within hours in Ghaziabad, while the same in Gautam Budh Nagar were mostly gone in just a few minutes PUBLISHED ON

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Pinkvilla | 2021-05-16, 18:09

Amid the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, India is facing a grim situation.

Indiana COVID-19: 2,299,256 Indiana residents now fully vaccinated, 9 new deaths reported

Indianapolis Star | 2021-05-16, 18:08

Here are the new Indiana COVID-19 numbers released by the state health department on Sunday, May 16, 2021.        ...