The continent already suffers from high infection levels, low vaccination rates and limited, unpredictable deliveries of vaccine doses.
Tag: Vaccination and Immunization
Polio and Measles Vaccines Lag for Children Across the World
Millions of young children did not get immunized against polio, measles and other diseases.
Yasir al-Rumayyan Missing From Saudi Arabia’s Investment Conference
The unexplained absence of Yasir al-Rumayyan, who oversees the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund, has highlighted concerns about a lack of transparency.
Beijing Olympics: China to Ease Covid Guidelines for Athletes in Bubble
Competitors will still face strict rules at what is shaping up to be the most extraordinarily regulated, large-scale sporting event since the pandemic’s start and could be expelled for breaking them.
Japan’s Covid Cases Drop Drastically After Summer Peak
Just a few months ago, the country was recording tens of thousands of cases daily. Now the numbers are in the hundreds each day.
Brazil Lawmakers Seek Indictment of Bolsonaro in Covid Pandemic
A report accused President Jair Bolsonaro of causing hundreds of thousands of deaths by discouraging masks, ignoring offers of vaccine and promoting ineffective drugs.
U.N. Group Blames Unequal Vaccine Access for Bigger Global Economic Gap
Wealthier countries with high vaccination rates have had speedier economic recoveries than poorer countries with low vaccination rates, the International Labor Organization said.
Australia to Ease Overseas Travel Rules for Vaccinated Residents
The eased restrictions will be the first stage in the country’s plan to reopen its borders since slamming them shut in 2020, separating families and leaving thousands stranded overseas.
Brazilian senators vote to seek 9 criminal charges against Bolsonaro.
A report accused President Jair Bolsonaro of causing thousands of unnecessary deaths by discouraging masks, ignoring offers of vaccines and promoting ineffective drugs.
New Zealand Expands Vaccine Mandate to Cover 40 Percent of Workers
The rule will cover employees at restaurants, gyms, bars and hair salons.