HEALTH

Swiss authorise Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine

The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine has been authorised for use in Switzerland following a two-month rolling review, the Swissmedic regulatory authority said Saturday. “After a meticulous review of the available information, Swissmedic Read More

US authorizes second vaccine

WASHINGTON, DEC 19 (DNA) – United States has authorized Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use, paving the way for millions of doses of a second jab to be shipped across the Read More

Romania ready to start Covid-19 vaccination campaign before year-end

Romania is ready to start the Covid-19 vaccination campaign on December 27, Valeriu Gheorghiță, the coordinator of the national committee overseeing the campaign, said on Wednesday, December 16, Mediafax reported. “The Cantacuzino Read More

France’s Macron tests positive for Covid-19

French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for Covid-19, the presidency said on Thursday, adding he would now self-isolate for the next week. “The president tested positive for Covid-19 today Read More

Swathes of globe may not get vaccine until 2022: study

At least a fifth of the world’s population may not have access to a Covid-19 vaccine until 2022, according to a study published on Wednesday, with wealthier nations reserving more Read More

COVID-19: Over 100 deaths recorded as pandemic intensifies in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD : A major surge in daily death count from COVID-19 was seen during its second wave as 105 people died of coronavirus and 2,731 new infections were reported within Read More