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THIRD person dies in Japan after receiving Moderna Covid vaccine from batch recalled over stainless steel contamination

Posted on September 18, 2021September 18, 2021By Editor

Japanese health authorities have confirmed that a third man has died, one day after receiving a second dose of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine from one of the contaminated lots that have since been recalled. … Read More >THIRD person dies in Japan after receiving Moderna Covid vaccine from batch recalled over stainless steel contamination

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Australia receives first batch of Pfizer Covid vaccines from UK swap deal

Posted on September 17, 2021September 17, 2021By Editor

With nearly half its population still under lockdown, the Australian government has taken delivery of its first shipment of Pfizer Covid doses on Monday as part of a swap deal with the UK to help bolster its vaccination campaign. … Read More >Australia receives first batch of Pfizer Covid vaccines from UK swap deal

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EU and drug maker AstraZeneca settle Covid vaccine supply dispute, ending Brussels’ court action

Posted on September 14, 2021September 14, 2021By Editor

The European Commission and AstraZeneca have announced that the two parties have settled their long-standing dispute concerning the supply of the drug manufacturer’s Covid-19 vaccine, ending Brussels’ pending court action. … Read More >EU and drug maker AstraZeneca settle Covid vaccine supply dispute, ending Brussels’ court action

Philippines greenlights Moderna’s Covid vaccine for 12-17-year-olds for emergency use after surpassing 2mn cases

Posted on September 13, 2021September 13, 2021By Editor

The Philippines Food and Drug Administration has given Moderna’s Covid vaccine approval for emergency use in people 12 to 17 years old, just days after the country’s overall coronavirus caseload surpassed 2 million. … Read More >Philippines greenlights Moderna’s Covid vaccine for 12-17-year-olds for emergency use after surpassing 2mn cases

3 lots of Moderna Covid vaccine doses to be recalled by Japanese distributor over stainless steel contamination

Posted on September 11, 2021September 11, 2021By Editor

Biotech firm Moderna has said its Japanese distribution partner will recall three lots of its Covid-19 vaccines after a fourth batch of the company’s shots were found to be contaminated with particles of stainless steel. … Read More >3 lots of Moderna Covid vaccine doses to be recalled by Japanese distributor over stainless steel contamination

WHO delivers first medical shipment to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan after opening air bridge

Posted on September 6, 2021September 6, 2021By Editor

The World Health Organization (WHO) has opened an air bridge with Afghanistan, the health agency said on Monday, allowing for the delivery of medical supplies to the country for the first time since the Taliban seized control. … Read More >WHO delivers first medical shipment to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan after opening air bridge

Japan suspends Moderna Covid vaccine after another million doses found contaminated, bringing total to 2.6 million

Posted on September 6, 2021September 6, 2021By Editor

Japanese officials have suspended the use of millions of doses of the Moderna Covid vaccine after foreign substances were found in a number of batches and two people died after receiving jabs from the affected lots. … Read More >Japan suspends Moderna Covid vaccine after another million doses found contaminated, bringing total to 2.6 million

Moderna vaccinations halted in Japan’s Okinawa after ‘black substances’ found in vial, days after other batch of jab was suspended

Posted on September 4, 2021By Editor

Okinawa prefecture has halted Moderna vaccinations after unknown materials were found in a vial of the drug. The move comes after Japan pulled 1.6 million Moderna doses from a different batch over contamination concerns. … Read More >Moderna vaccinations halted in Japan’s Okinawa after ‘black substances’ found in vial, days after other batch of jab was suspended

Chinese three-dose vaccine 82% effective against severe Covid-19 infection, developer says

Posted on September 2, 2021September 2, 2021By Editor

A new Chinese vaccine, developed by Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products Co., has been shown to be nearly 82% effective in preventing severe forms of Covid-19 in trials, which may prove useful in the country’s inoculation efforts. … Read More >Chinese three-dose vaccine 82% effective against severe Covid-19 infection, developer says

1.6 million Moderna Covid vaccine doses pulled in Japan after foreign material found in some vials

Posted on August 29, 2021August 29, 2021By Editor

Around 1.6 million doses of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine are being pulled from circulation in Japan as a precaution after foreign material was discovered in some vials. An investigation was launched into the incident. … Read More >1.6 million Moderna Covid vaccine doses pulled in Japan after foreign material found in some vials