Taliban leaders also agreed to allow women to be frontline workers for the effort, according to the World Health Organization and UNICEF.
Tag: Vaccination and Immunization
What Scientists Know About the Risk of Breakthrough Covid Deaths
Deaths among people who have been fully vaccinated remain rare, but older adults and those with compromised immune systems are at much higher risk.
Russia’s Low Vaccination Rates Leads to Record-Breaking Toll
The country hit 1,000 deaths in a 24-hour period for the first time since the pandemic began, reflecting the risks of having a low vaccination rate.
New Zealand Extends Auckland Lockdown
The city, Auckland, has been in lockdown since Aug. 17, after an outbreak of the Delta variant.
Mixing and Matching Covid Vaccines Is Examined by F.D.A. Panel
The agency’s expert advisers discussed the data on the approach, which is limited.
New Zealand Attempts a Record-Setting ‘Vaxathon’
The country took a different approach to encouraging vaccinations on Saturday, with barbecues, a telethon and the chance to get jabbed in the business-class seat of a Boeing 787.
Italy’s New Law Requires Workers to Get Covid Vaccine or Testing
The rollout went more or less smoothly, with only scattered protests, as the majority of citizens accepted the ‘Green Pass’ as a tolerable sacrifice to stem the Covid pandemic.
Italy Puts in Force Tough New Law Requiring Workers to Test or Vaccinate
The rollout went more or less smoothly, with only scattered protests, as the majority of citizens accepted the ‘Green Pass’ as a tolerable sacrifice to stem the Covid pandemic.
As Italy Mandates Covid Passes, Rules Vary Across Europe
Varying measures reflect domestic politics and potential opposition against such rules.
Most Covid Cases in Africa Go Undetected, W.H.O. Says
“Now is the time to go on the offensive against Covid-19, and work with local communities to break transmission chains and stop wider outbreaks from happening,” Dr. Matshidiso Moeti said.