The defense ministry said there was too little demand for its Fakhravac vaccine to justify producing it, and blamed the health ministry for reneging on promised orders.
Tag: Vaccination and Immunization
Egypt imposes a vaccine mandate for all government workers and university students.
Officials expect major deliveries of doses by the end of the month to speed up the country’s vaccination efforts.
Britain Resists Calls to Introduce Covid Restrictions
The number of new cases in Britain is among the highest in the world, but the government has said there is no need to impose indoor mask mandates or other restrictions.
Russia Introduces Weeklong Office Shutdown After Covid Deaths Rise
The measure, meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus, is short of a full lockdown and only affects nonessential workers.
New York City Plans Vaccine Mandate for All City Employees
The mandate will remove an option to take regular tests instead of getting a shot.
Fox News Anchor Neil Cavuto Tests Positive for Coronavirus
The broadcaster has survived cancer and open-heart surgery and has multiple sclerosis.
Fox News Anchor Neil Cavuto Tests Positive for Coronavirus
The broadcaster has survived cancer and open-heart surgery and has multiple sclerosis.
Bolsonaro’s Pandemic Response Draws Claim of Crimes Against Humanity
A report from lawmakers initially said Jair Bolsonaro should be charged with mass homicide and genocide, accusing him of letting Covid-19 spread in a failed bid for herd immunity.
Ukraine’s Covid Deaths Soar as Fake Vaccination Certificates Spread
In the country with the lowest rate of coronavirus vaccination in Europe, the proliferation of fakes threatens to undermine Ukraine’s fight against the virus.
Mix-and-Match Covid Boosters: Why They Just Might Work
The F.D.A. may authorize booster shots of vaccines different from the ones that Americans originally received. The science behind the move is promising.