When “Fortress Australia” sealed its borders, thousands of citizens were stuck abroad. When allowed to return home, a reporter wondered how she would find the country — and how it would find her.
Tag: Vaccination and Immunization
India Approves Booster Shots for Adults Between Ages 18 and 60
Experts said that one reason for the shift was that many Indians were finding it hard to travel abroad without booster certificates.
Shanghai’s Covid Lockdown Has Caused Food Shortages, Residents Say
The authorities have locked down the city of 26 million in a bid to contain China’s worst outbreak since the pandemic began.
Ned Lamont, Connecticut Governor, Tests Positive for the Coronavirus
Gov. Ned Lamont said that he will isolate at home for the next five days and not attend any in-person events or meetings.
European Health Agencies Say it Is ‘Too Early’ for Second Boosters for Most People
Additional boosters can be given to people 80 and older, who are at higher risk of severe illness if infected, the agencies said.
Fire at Covid Ward in Greece Kills 1 and Injures at Least 2
The episode is the latest deadly fire at a hospital ward for coronavirus patients since the pandemic began.
Britain’s National Health Service Expands Its List of Covid Symptoms
The National Health Service’s description of the disease now aligns more closely with that of the U.S. C.D.C.
Senators Propose Cutting Global Vaccine Funding in Covid Package
It is unclear whether such a move could gain approval from either chamber of Congress.
Senators Propose Cutting Global Vaccine Funding in Covid Package
The $10 billion package does not include funds for the global vaccination effort, frustrating some Democrats.
Hochul Says Second Boosters Are Offered at New York Vaccination Sites
Government officials move to get ahead of an uptick in cases fueled by the highly transmissible Omciron subvariant.