Vaccinations – Page 12 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Indonesia first to grant approval to Novavax Covid vaccine in bid to boost inoculation campaign

Posted on November 1, 2021November 1, 2021By Editor

The Indonesian government has approved the use of the Novavax Covid vaccine, becoming the first state in the world to greenlight the jab as the country pushes to boost its inoculation program. … Read More >Indonesia first to grant approval to Novavax Covid vaccine in bid to boost inoculation campaign

World

Tearful airport reunions as Australia reopens borders to the vaccinated for first time after almost 600 days of Covid restrictions

Posted on November 1, 2021November 1, 2021By Editor

Australia has eased its harsh international border curbs on Monday, allowing many families to reunite after months apart and prompting emotional scenes at airports in Sydney and Melbourne. … Read More >Tearful airport reunions as Australia reopens borders to the vaccinated for first time after almost 600 days of Covid restrictions

USA

‘That’s what getting everybody vaccinated is all about’: Buttigieg admits US supply chain issues won’t end until pandemic does

Posted on November 1, 2021November 1, 2021By Editor

US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg predicted on Sunday that supply chain issues plaguing multiple industries at the moment are going to continue as long as the coronavirus pandemic does. … Read More >‘That’s what getting everybody vaccinated is all about’: Buttigieg admits US supply chain issues won’t end until pandemic does

USA

Air Force is first to face troops’ rejection of vaccine mandate as thousands avoid shots

Posted on November 1, 2021November 1, 2021By Editor

Up to 12,000 Air Force personnel have rejected orders to get fully vaccinated against the coronavirus despite a Pentagon mandate and officials say it is too late for them to do so by Tuesday’s deadline … Read More >Air Force is first to face troops’ rejection of vaccine mandate as thousands avoid shots

EU

‘We don’t want it’: Thousands rally against mandatory Covid-19 health pass in Paris & Milan (VIDEOS)

Posted on November 1, 2021November 1, 2021By Editor

Two European cities saw major protests against mandatory coronavirus health passes on Saturday, with large crowds once again taking to the streets to decry the measure in Paris and Milan. … Read More >‘We don’t want it’: Thousands rally against mandatory Covid-19 health pass in Paris & Milan (VIDEOS)

Russia

Putin uses G20 appearance to propose global strategy to counter COVID pandemic, says virus here to stay & will be long-term threat

Posted on October 31, 2021October 31, 2021By Editor

The world’s leading nations need a working mechanism for both efficiently updating vaccines against Covid-19 as the virus mutates and recognizing each other’s jabs, Russian President Vladimir Putin told the G20 summit on Saturday. … Read More >Putin uses G20 appearance to propose global strategy to counter COVID pandemic, says virus here to stay & will be long-term threat

EU

Eastern European nations facing sharp spike in Covid-19 cases, with low rates of vaccination undermining efforts to end pandemic

Posted on October 31, 2021October 31, 2021By Editor

With Covid-19 infections again on the rise across much of Eastern Europe and many countries struggling to meet vaccine rollout targets, a number of nations are imposing new restrictions, while governments in the West relax them. … Read More >Eastern European nations facing sharp spike in Covid-19 cases, with low rates of vaccination undermining efforts to end pandemic

Health

Covid vaccinations ‘not sufficient’ in preventing Delta variant spread, almost equal to unvaccinated – UK study

Posted on October 31, 2021October 31, 2021By Editor

A new study has found that though Covid-19 vaccinations lower the chance of hospitalization and death in the case of infections, those inoculated can spread the Delta variant as easily as those not. … Read More >Covid vaccinations ‘not sufficient’ in preventing Delta variant spread, almost equal to unvaccinated – UK study

World

‘Stop unlimited power grab!’ Huge crowd protests in Melbourne against vaccine mandates & sweeping pandemic powers bill (VIDEOS)

Posted on October 30, 2021October 30, 2021By Editor

A large group of demonstrators gathered around the state parliament in Victoria, Australia to demand an end to a recently imposed vaccine mandate and protest a draft pandemic bill that would grant draconian powers to officials. … Read More >‘Stop unlimited power grab!’ Huge crowd protests in Melbourne against vaccine mandates & sweeping pandemic powers bill (VIDEOS)

South Korea begins effort to live with Covid-19 as it rolls out first vaccine passport scheme for high-risk venues

Posted on October 30, 2021October 30, 2021By Editor

South Korea has announced the first steps towards creating a world where citizens live with Covid-19, laying out plans to end operating-hour curbs and implement a vaccine passport scheme for high-risk venues. … Read More >South Korea begins effort to live with Covid-19 as it rolls out first vaccine passport scheme for high-risk venues