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All-Star Week: COVID Vaccines To Be Available At Play Ball Park
DENVER (CBS4) – As Denver prepares to host the MLB All-Star Game this year, city officials say they will have COVID-19 vaccines available at Play Ball Park at The Colorado Convention Center. There will be
Brazil losing patience with Covid-19 vaccine snobs
By Alba Santandreu Sao Paulo, Jul 7 (EFE).- Brazil’s public health officials are taking a tougher line with people who are only willing to be injected with a specific Covid-19 vaccine as the pandemic continues to rage in the giant South American nation
More than half of Maine’s eligible population is vaccinated
PORTLAND, Maine — More than half the eligible population is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in every county in Maine. Maine has one of the highest vaccination rates in the U.S. More than two-thirds of the population of people who are age 12 and older is
New Tool Helps People Make Informed Decision on COVID-19 Vaccine
VIENNA, Va., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With President Biden urging the nation to increase COVID-19 vaccinations, Allergy & Asthma Network, a national nonprofit patient education and advocacy organization, is releasing an innovative tool that will ease
Grey Bruce reports 27 new COVID-19 cases as vaccinations ramp up
The Grey Bruce Health Unit is accelerating mass immunizations with an increased vaccine supply ...
Partnership to host Back2Health event with health screenings, COVID-19 vaccines, more
Gary Community Partnership will host a Back2Health Initiative to promote healthy living and school readiness with COVID-19 vaccines, health screenings and school supplies for children. ...
Phelps County COVID-19 vaccine tracker: 30% of people fully vaccinated
Phelps County has administered more than 27,983 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, as of July 6, according to data from the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services. That's up very slightly by 0.87% from the previous week's tally of 27,741 COVID-19 doses
Coronavirus: Vaccination percentages by age in four Southern California counties on July 7
The California Department of Public Health’s vaccines dashboard update on Wednesday, July 7, said more than 48.4 million vaccine doses have been distributed in the state. About 20.2 million
New COVID vaccine lottery aims at teens, offers $1M in college scholarships
ANNAPOLIS — The state of Maryland is launching a new COVID vaccine lottery offering $1 million worth of college scholarships to 12- to 17-year-olds who get vaccinated. Gov. Larry Hogan announced the new VaxU Scholarship promotion on Wednesday, July 7. The
Suffolk Community College mass COVID vaccination site in Brentwood closing
Faced with declining demand for vaccinations across New York, the state is shutting down three mass vaccination sites including one at Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced
More businesses want proof of vaccination: lawyer
A Toronto-based privacy lawyer says an increasing number of Canadian businesses are considering putting policies in place that would require customers to provide proof of COVID-19 jabs before receiving service. Molly Reynolds says a lot of businesses have been
Push is on for COVID vaccinations in Atlantic Canada as region closes in on targets
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador are urging residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and encourage people they know to roll up their sleeves in an effort to hit inoculation goals. Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick's chief medical
Javits Center mass vaccination site to close on Friday
The mass vaccination site at Javits Center in Manhattan will close on Friday, July 9, after almost six months in operation, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday. The closure is part of a rollback of the large-scale vaccine venues as the state focuses on
Border Towns May Be More Vaccinated Than Reported
Vaccination rates may be higher than first blush in border communities across the Northeast Kingdom where residents may have received their vaccination out of state. During Tuesday’s media briefing, Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine said one issue with being
Missouri mother-of-two, 45, who didn't want to get vaccinated against COVID-19 over fears of side ...
Tricia Jones, 45 (pictured), of Grain Valley, Missouri, didn't get vaccinated against COVID-19 over fears of side effects A Missouri mother-of-two who didn't get vaccinated against COVID-19 because she feared side effects has died after contracting the Indian
Hawaii Pacific Health cuts Pier 2 vaccination hours, more mobile clinic stops coming
Hawaii Pacific Health is modifying its hours at its Pier 2 Vaccination Center as it increases the availability of its mobile COVID-19 Vax Squad locations across Oahu. ...
‘Vaccine passports’ delay throws holiday plans into disarray
Would-be holidaymakers have had their travel plans thrown into disarray after they received an email from the Department of Health warning that their ‘vaccine passports’ may not be ready in time. On Monday the Health Minister told the Assembly the scheme had
Colorado announces final $1 million lottery winner as COVID-19 vaccinations drop further
Colorado’s COVID-19 vaccine lottery didn’t spark a significant increase in immunizations, with the number of people inoculated in recent weeks falling to a level not seen since the shots became widely available to the public. The incentive program came to an
Covid UK: Health chiefs sneak out warnings on Pfizer and Moderna vaccines
Covid UK: Health chiefs sneak out warnings on Pfizer and Moderna vaccines ...
Northern Ireland Covid vaccine plea as pressure mounts of local health service
Northern Ireland Covid vaccine plea as pressure mounts of local health service ...
Knox County COVID-19 vaccine tracker: 44% of people fully vaccinated
Knox County has administered more than 44,653 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, as of July 5, according to data from the Illinois Department of Public Health. That's up very slightly by 0.82% from the previous week's tally of 44,292 COVID-19 doses administered.
Chinese-Made COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients Won’t Count as Vaccinated: Singapore
Singapore's health agency said that individuals who have received the Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccine won't count as being vaccinated. "The national
Cameroon launches campaign to boost mass vaccination against COVID-19
YAOUNDE, July 7 (Xinhua) -- Cameroon on Wednesday began a sensitization campaign to make a success of vaccination targeting millions of its citizens in its biggest push yet against COVID-19 pandemic. For
Singapore backs global initiative to vaccinate all seafarers
Singapore's maritime sector will work with global stakeholders to vaccinate international seafarers, said Senior Minister of State for Transport Chee Hong Tat yesterday. The vaccination at Singapore's ports will use a separate pool of vaccines outside the
Good basis for relaxing rules for fully vaccinated: Wong
There are good public health reasons for having differentiated Covid-19 measures for fully vaccinated people, as those who have gone for the jab have good protection against the infection and severe illness, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong yesterday.
Mixed findings on vaccine efficacy versus Delta variant
NEW YORK • As the Delta variant of the coronavirus sweeps the world, researchers are tracking how well vaccines protect against it - and getting different answers. In Britain, researchers reported in May that two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine had an
Bigger push to vaccinate more seniors: Ong Ye Kung
A bigger push will be made to encourage more seniors to get vaccinated - including doing house visits if needed - as they remain the most vulnerable to Covid-19, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said yesterday. He pointed to how, in countries with higher
Almost 22,000 vaccinations given
MACOMB — The Illinois Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that 21,450 doses of coronavirus vaccine had been administered in
Teen Who Had Heart Attack After COVID Vaccine Tells RFK, Jr.: ‘I Thought It Was Safe’
Hours after attending his college graduation, Isaiah Harris was rushed to the emergency room after complaining of being unable to breathe. Once at the hospital, Harris suffered a heart attack while waiting for treatment. Harris was diagnosed with inflammation
Is There Any Point in Talking About Marjorie Taylor Greene?
On Tuesday, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene
Winnebago County COVID-19 vaccine tracker: 41% of people fully vaccinated
Winnebago County has administered more than 238,624 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, as of July 5, according to data from the Illinois Department of Public Health. That's up 1.05% from the previous week's tally of 236,156 COVID-19 doses administered. In
The Jab Propaganda Falls Apart: “Vaccinated” People Account for 60% of COVID-19 Deaths in the UK
Visit and follow us on Instagram at @crg_globalresearch. A stunning revelation emerged recently that exposes the lies behind the global “vaccination” campaign in one of the leading nations when it comes to the percentage of people who have been fully jabbed.
Covid-19 vaccines work against Delta variant, say studies
As the Delta variant sweeps the world, researchers are tracking how well vaccines protect against it — and getting different answers. In Britain, researchers reported in May that two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine had an effectiveness of 88 percent
Cobb Magistrate Court hosts free vaccines on July 8
Cobb County’s Magistrate Court will host a “People’s Court Vaccination Clinic” on July 8 to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations as part of a metro-wide effort. No appointment is necessary, and walk-ins are encouraged, according to a Cobb County statement. The
CPS to offer students COVID shots starting next week, will ask their vaccination status next month
Christian Clettenberg, 15, receives a COVID-19 vaccine at the Rush University Medical Center in the Illinois Medical District, on May 13, 2021, when children as young as 12 became eligible for shots. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times CPS said Wednesday that students and
Missouri hospital will require vaccine for employees as COVID-19 slams Springfield
Jul. 7—Employees at Mercy hospitals will be required to get the COVID-19 vaccination, the health system announced Wednesday. Mercy has hospitals in Kansas, Missouri, including Springfield, Joplin and St. Louis, Arkansas and Oklahoma. The rule goes into effect
McMaster researchers map out how rare VITT cases unfold in some vaccine recipients
HAMILTON — A team of researchers from McMaster University has mapped out how certain COVID-19 vaccines can trigger a rare but sometimes fatal blood clotting reaction in some recipients. The findings, published Wednesday in the peer-reviewed scientific journal
Tarrant County Partners with Fort Worth Zoo on COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-Up Clinics
The Fort Worth Zoo has partnered with Tarrant County Public Health as a pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic until Aug. 4. ...
US zoos giving special animal coronavirus vaccine to tigers, bears and gorillas
Archie the ferret receives a Covid-19 vaccine at the Oakland Zoo, as the Oakland and Denver zoos will be among the first to start vaccinating tigers, bears and other mammals susceptible to coronavirus infections. Oakland Zoo via AP (CNN) — The Oakland and
NZ has approved two Covid-19 vaccines - what's the difference between them?
New Zealand is on track to have two Covid-19 vaccine options available by the end of August following provisional approval by Medsafe of the Janssen vaccine for use in over-18s yesterday. Your playlist will load after this ad Vaccine Alliance Aotearoa's
UPDATED: Mercy to require COVID-19 vaccines for employees
Mercy became the first major health care provider in the Joplin area to require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with the announcement Wednesday that employee vaccinations must be received by Sept. 30. The new requirement comes as the delta variant
State’s Mass Vaccination Site in Brentwood to Close After This Friday
Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest coronavirus news throughout New York The state-run Covid-19 vaccination site at Suffolk County Community College’s Brentwood campus will have its last day of inoculating residents on
Young people are exploiting a glitch in the Covid vaccine booking system and using it ...
Young Australians are exploiting a glitch in the Covid-19 vaccine booking system to get the Pfizer jab despite a national shortage. A New South
Health experts encourage vaccinated to wear masks as Delta variant spreads in US
Health experts in the United States have raised the alarm that vaccinated individuals might be spreading the Covid-19 Delta variant, as cases surge in
Concerned for Children, UK Doctor Warns of Vaccine Risks, Is Suspended
Commentary Sam White qualified as a doctor in 2004 and quickly rose to become a partner in a rural medical practice in
Businesses across Canada considering proof of COVID-19 vaccination: privacy lawyer
TORONTO — A Toronto-based privacy lawyer says businesses across Canada are considering putting policies in place that would require customers to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Manitoba's supply of COVID-19 vaccines set to exceed daily demand: health officials
WINNIPEG — Manitoba health officials say the province is about to reach a new marker in the pandemic — the supply of COVID-19 vaccines is set to exceed demand on a daily basis. Johanu Botha, co-lead of the provincial vaccination team, says shipments from the
North Dakota looking for vaccine skeptics-turned disciples
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Rep. Keith Kempenich was among the thousands of North Dakotans who never took the coronavirus seriously, skipping face coverings and blowing off the vaccine as an unnecessary hassle. But the longtime Republican lawmaker and rancher from
Israel ramps up vaccine drive with school vaccinations, swap with South Korea
Israeli rescue services have begun to offer coronavirus jabs at schools, in a bid to boost the country's vaccine drive. From Tuesday, July 6, students between the ages 12 and 18 can receive the shot at school if they are accompanied by their parents or present
WHO denounces vaccine nationalism as global death toll passes 4 million
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday denounced "morally indefensible" vaccine nationalism as the world passes 4 million COVID-19 deaths. "We have just passed the tragic milestone of 4 million recorded COVID-19
Arizona attorney general 'alarmed' by Biden's door-to-door vaccination push
Arizona's attorney general sent a letter to President BidenJoe BidenUS imposes air travel restriction to Belarus after arrest of opposition journalist TikTok names longtime Microsoft worker as top US lawyer Biden appeals for unity six months after Capitol riot
Georgia passes up millions of vaccine doses as demand plummets
ATLANTA — Demand for COVID-19 vaccinations has fallen so dramatically in Georgia that the state has been turning down millions of allocated doses, telling the federal government to distribute them elsewhere. The state has "donated" more than three
Vineland boosting COVID vaccine effort amid 'waning' clinic attendance
VINELAND – Turnout to weekly COVID-19 vaccination clinics here is “waning” noticeably as the city reaches for a goal of inoculating at least 70 percent of its adult population, municipal Health Department officials said this week. In response
Pfizer, Moderna vaccines cut COVID-19 risk by 91 per cent: Study
Washington: People who receive COVID-19 vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna are up to 91 per cent less likely to develop the disease, according to a US study which also suggests that the preventives reduce the severity of symptoms and duration in those who still
Older Australians stuck in vaccine limbo due to GP advice conflicting with ATAGI
For months, federal health authorities and the Prime Minister have urged Australians to talk to their GP about being vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine — but some people are being advised against it. ...
Vaccine registration: ‘Incentives’ to village entrepreneurs can boost turnout at CSCs
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s Common Service Centres (CSCs), pegged as a vital cog to augment rural vaccination numbers via the CoWIN platform, are yet to catch up on the registrations being done through them compared to the overall
Otero College plans to have in-person instruction this fall, COVID vaccine not required
Otero College is anticipating that all courses which typically take place on campus will be available again for the fall 2021 semester. This is after conducting a majority of its classes remotely last school year. The fall 2021 semester will begin on Aug. 16.
Randolph County COVID-19 vaccine tracker: 23% of people fully vaccinated
Randolph County has administered more than 12,487 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, as of July 6, according to data from the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services. That's up 1.53% from the previous week's tally of 12,299 COVID-19 doses administered. In
Mercy's required COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees goes into effect Sept. 30
Mercy employees will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, effective Sept. 30. The new requirement comes as the Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly, resulting in an uptick in hospitalizations at Mercy hospitals in Fort Smith and
Vaccination clinics to take place across Douglas County as concerns grow about Delta variant
With the increased presence of the Delta variant in the region, local health departments, providers and community groups are continuing to hold free COVID-19 vaccine and testing clinics. While infection rates have declined in Kansas, the
Nonprofit Initiative Seeks To Raise Funds To Vaccinate 1 Million Hard-To-Reach Individuals
MONTCLAIR, N.J., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sostento, a nonprofit organization supporting frontline health workers in underserved communities across the United States, announced this week the creation of a new initiative called Project Finish Line. The goal
Program to vaccinate Manitoba truck drivers extended through July
After a successful rollout, the effort to in North Dakota has been extended through the month of July. According to a joint release from Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister and Gov. Doug Burgum, the Essential Worker Cross-Border Vaccination Initiative has hit a
Sangamon County COVID-19 vaccine tracker: 49% of people fully vaccinated
Sangamon County has administered more than 191,255 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, as of July 5, according to data from the Illinois Department of Public Health. That's up 1.02% from the previous week's tally of 189,327 COVID-19 doses administered. In Sangamon
UPDATED: Mercy to begin requiring COVID-19 vaccines for employees
Mercy employees will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by Sept. 30, the health care system announced Wednesday. The new requirement comes as the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly in Missouri, health officials said. Cases and
Biden’s Plan to Deploy Federal Teams in Door-to-Door COVID Vaccine Campaign Sparks Backlash
President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced plans to ramp up the federal government’s efforts to get more Americans vaccinated against COVID under a new program that includes “literally knocking on doors,” as Biden puts it. Speaking from the White House two days
Biden’s COVID Vaccine Push Crashes Into Reality + More
Biden’s COVID Vaccine Push Crashes Into Reality Politico reported: Buzzing razors collided with roaring laughter that collectively rose and fell as James Brown screeched in the backdrop. It’s so loud at the “It’s Official Barbershop” that it’s hard to
Selected Adverse Events Reported after COVID-19 Vaccination (US Department of Health & Human Services)
) Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines Results from safety monitoring efforts are reassuring. Some
Mercy hospitals become latest to require COVID-19 vaccine for employees
Jul. 7—ST. LOUIS — Mercy Health announced Wednesday it will require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Sept. 30. All major hospital systems in the St. Louis area now require their staff to get the shots. Officials with the
Special vaccination camp held in Katpadi village
Over 200 residents of Mottur village took the jab ...
UAE: 77,427 Covid vaccine doses administered in 24 hours
Health experts in the country are renewing their call for all eligible members of the public to get the jab.. ...
Most recent COVID deaths in Springfield area weren't vaccinated. Is it a warning sign?
Jul. 7—Springfield-area health officials said at least 15 of the 17 Greene County residents who recently died of COVID-19 were not vaccinated. On Tuesday, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department reported the death toll reached the highest it had been
Second vaccination turns woeful for 68-year-old Panchkula woman
Over a five-day period, the elderly citizen went from pillar to post all by herself, waited in long queues for hours, met health officials, wrote applications — all this over a confirmatory text message, that the health department never sent UPDATED ON JUL 08,
12% of Mohali’s 7.43 lakh eligible population fully vaccinated
Though over 6,00,000 people have been vaccinated, the response by seniors citizens trails behind those aged between 18 and 44 PUBLISHED ON JUL 08, 2021 12:26 AM IST In the seven months since the vaccination drive started nationwide, Mohali district has fully
Only 15% eligible population fully vaccinated In Chandigarh
Of the 7.1 lakh people in the electoral list in Chandigarh, 1.05 lakh have completed their vaccination cycle while 4.75 lakh have taken the first dose PUBLISHED ON JUL 08, 2021 12:28 AM IST In nearly six months of the vaccination drive, only 15% of the
Heritage University to require vaccinations before fall 2021 semester
TOPPENISH — Heritage University President Andrew Sund, Ph.D. announced June 17 that all students, faculty, and staff will be required to be vaccinated for the
Half of adults in ND have gotten at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot, while fewer ...
Just over half the adults in North Dakota have gotten at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while less than 49% have up-to-date coverage. In Williams County, however, less than a third of adults have gotten at least one dose, and about 29% have up-to-date
Equitable Distribution Of Vaccines, Equipment Only Way Out Of Pandemic: WHO Chief
Equitable distribution of equipment
Bowling alley hosting vaccination event
Del Mar Lanes and Harris County Public Health are partnering for a free COVID-19 vaccination event scheduled for
H1n1 (Swine Flu) Vaccination Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Covid-19: Potential Impact Analysis, Absolute Opportunity and Value Chain 2021 To 2027
The research study presented here is an intelligent take on the Global H1N1 (Swine Flu) Vaccination Market that explains important aspects such as competition, segmentation, industry share, size, trends, revenue, demand and regional growth in great detail.
Adair County COVID-19 vaccine tracker: 33% of people fully vaccinated
Adair County has administered more than 16,798 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, as of July 6, according to data from the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services. That's up very slightly by 0.72% from the previous week's tally of 16,678 COVID-19 doses
New vaccine incentive targets state’s direct-care workers
State employees who work in direct-care facilities will have a chance to win cash and prizes by getting at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the incentive Wednesday. It will apply to front-line
COVID-19 vaccine rollout fast enough to save nearly 300,000, study says
The U.S. COVID-19 vaccination campaign prevented up to 279,000 deaths and 1.25 million hospitalizations, according to a study released Wednesday. The study from the Yale School of Public Health and the Commonwealth Fund studied the impact of vaccination from
Govt doubles health budget, eyes 24-hour vaccination
The government’s health budget for 2021 has doubled since the beginning of the year to Rp 193.93 trillion (US$1.34 billion) as
Russia offers vaccine cooperation, assures Indonesia on Myanmar coup crisis
The Kremlin has expressed its intention to explore COVID-19 vaccine cooperation and produce vaccines in Indonesia, Russian Foreign
Govt advances new vaccine plan as elderly jabs lag
The Health Ministry has announced it will seek to administer a first COVID-19 vaccine dose to 181.5 million Indonesians by the end of
Design and proof of concept for targeted phage-based COVID-19 vaccination strategies with a streamlined cold-free ...
Development of effective vaccines against coronavirus
COVID: Israel will discuss letting vaccinated tourists in – official
The Israeli authorities are going to discuss whether to open the borders to vaccinated tourists starting from August 1 as currently planned in the coming days, Coronavirus Commissioner Prof. Nachman Ash said in a press conference on Wednesday. “As it is
Vaccinations in Waterloo region on the rise as COVID-19 situation 'remains precarious'
Vaccinations in Waterloo region have
Age, sex, vaccine dose, chronic illness – insight into risk factors for severe Covid is growing
A look at the demographics as 18.5 million people in the UK fall into the heightened risk category Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage About 18.5 million individuals, or 24.4% of the UK population, are at increased risk of developing
Moderna Launches Flu Vaccine Trial, Targets Single Jab For Multiple Diseases
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 07th July, 2021) The onset of a flu vaccine trial using messenger-RNA (mRNA) technology could lead to a single jab targeting multiple respiratory diseases, including COVID-19,
Germany to donate all remaining AstraZeneca vaccines in Aug
BERLIN, July 7 (Reuters) - Germany will give all its remaining doses of the AstraZeneca (AZN.L) coronavirus vaccine to less developed countries in August, the government decided on Wednesday. The cabinet decided that at least 500,000 doses of the AstraZeneca
Lead Sinovac vaccine scientist in Indonesia dies of suspected COVID-19, media say
July 7 (Reuters) - The lead scientist on China's Sinovac vaccine trials in Indonesia died of suspected COVID-19 on Wednesday, Indonesian media said. The death of Novilia Sjafri Bachtiar comes as fatalities from the coronavirus reach record highs in
Russia detains medical worker for selling fake vaccine certificates
MOSCOW, July 7 (Reuters) - Russian police said on Wednesday they had detained a health worker in the Kaliningrad region for allegedly selling fake coronavirus vaccination certificates. Moscow and several Russian regions have resorted to tough
50 new COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region; vaccine doses administered passes 600K
The Region of Waterloo logged 50 new COVID-19 infections Wednesday as health officials passed the 600,000 mark for vaccine doses administered. ...
Khayelitsha family believe father’s stroke may be linked to his Covid-19 vaccination
Cape Town - A Khayelitsha family is up in arms, requesting a medical report from the Western Cape Department of Health (WCDH) after their 78-year-old father allegedly developed stroke symptoms after he was vaccinated against Covid-19. Mntuwakhe Blom was
Turkey administers over 808,000 COVID-19 vaccine shots in 24 hours
Turkey administered a total of 808,351 COVID-19 vaccine shots over the past day, according to official figures released on Wednesday. Since it launched the vaccination drive in January, the country has given over