Vaccinations – Page 36 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

EU

German grocery chain offers employees €50 voucher as Covid-19 ‘vaccination bonus’

Posted on April 14, 2021April 14, 2021By Editor

A chain of grocery stores in northern Germany has decided to encourage its employees to take a Covid-19 shot by offering those who voluntarily take the jab a shopping voucher worth €50 ($59). … Read More >German grocery chain offers employees €50 voucher as Covid-19 ‘vaccination bonus’

World

‘Critical point of the pandemic’: WHO warns Covid cases are ‘growing exponentially’ globally

Posted on April 13, 2021April 13, 2021By Editor

As some states proceed with easing lockdown, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the pandemic is at a “critical point” and new infections are “growing exponentially,” with 4.4 million cases globally last week. … Read More >‘Critical point of the pandemic’: WHO warns Covid cases are ‘growing exponentially’ globally

World

Only the VACCINATED will be saved? Confusion after St. Vincent PM says only those with Covid jab can flee VOLCANO on cruise ships

Posted on April 11, 2021April 11, 2021By Editor

As a volcanic eruption cast a pall of ash over the Caribbean island of St. Vincent, tens of thousands fled – but eyebrows were raised after the island nation’s PM said they weren’t going anywhere without a Covid shot. … Read More >Only the VACCINATED will be saved? Confusion after St. Vincent PM says only those with Covid jab can flee VOLCANO on cruise ships

EU

Italy should stop vaccinating under-60s against Covid and prioritize elderly, PM says

Posted on April 10, 2021April 10, 2021By Editor

Prime Minister Mario Draghi has said that Italy should stop administering Covid-19 vaccines to people under 60 years old, in a major shake-up of the country’s immunization program that aims to protect elderly citizens. … Read More >Italy should stop vaccinating under-60s against Covid and prioritize elderly, PM says

EU

France inoculates 10 million against Covid-19 ahead of schedule, but healthcare situation still alarming

Posted on April 10, 2021April 10, 2021By Editor

The French prime minister has announced the passing of a symbolic milestone, with more than 10 million people having received at least one shot of Covid-19 vaccine, but infection rates remain high across the country. … Read More >France inoculates 10 million against Covid-19 ahead of schedule, but healthcare situation still alarming

EU

Hungary eyes vaccinating over 40% of population by end of April, starts lifting coronavirus restrictions

Posted on April 9, 2021April 9, 2021By Editor

Hungary expects to vaccinate more than 40% of its population by the end of the month, a top official has said. Budapest has already begun lifting Covid-19 restrictions after it met the 25%-vaccination goal. … Read More >Hungary eyes vaccinating over 40% of population by end of April, starts lifting coronavirus restrictions

EU

Mandatory vaccines are ‘necessary in democratic society,’ don’t infringe human rights, EU court rules

Posted on April 9, 2021April 9, 2021By Editor

Making children get jabs for common diseases is ‘necessary in democratic society’ and is in their best interests, the European Court for Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Thursday in a landmark decision against anti-vaxxers. … Read More >Mandatory vaccines are ‘necessary in democratic society,’ don’t infringe human rights, EU court rules

World

Australia falls short 3 MILLION doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, authorities point finger at EU

Posted on April 6, 2021April 6, 2021By Editor

Australia is struggling to meet its Covid-19 vaccination targets, in part due to red tape involved with importing doses of the drug. Government officials have blamed Brussels for the shortfall. … Read More >Australia falls short 3 MILLION doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, authorities point finger at EU

Russia

Italian politician, tired of waiting for his turn at home amid slow EU rollout, comes to Moscow to get Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine

Posted on April 6, 2021April 6, 2021By Editor

It’s better to come and get a Covid-19 shot in Russia than to endlessly wait for it in the European Union, Italian politician Alessandro Ravaglioli has told RT after he received his second dose of Sputnik V in Moscow, this week. … Read More >Italian politician, tired of waiting for his turn at home amid slow EU rollout, comes to Moscow to get Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine

USA

Fourth wave and ‘NEW PANDEMIC’: Biden health advisor clarifies why even vaccinated people should avoid non-essential travel

Posted on April 6, 2021April 6, 2021By Editor

White House health advisor Michael Osterholm has admitted a “message” problem on Covid-19 and what activities vaccinated people can now do, while also raising concerns about a “fourth wave.” … Read More >Fourth wave and ‘NEW PANDEMIC’: Biden health advisor clarifies why even vaccinated people should avoid non-essential travel