Prime Minister Narendra Modi also said shots would be free for all those over 18.
Tag: Viruses
The Rush to Vaccinate the World Stalls as Funds, Doses Fall Short
Billion-dollar pledges — and the news that the United States will distribute an initial 25 million doses — will do little to curb the explosive outbreaks in poor countries, experts said
Scientists Don’t Want to Ignore the Wuhan ‘Lab Leak’ Theory, Despite No New Evidence
Many scientists welcomed President Biden’s call for a more rigorous investigation of a virus lab in Wuhan, China, though they said the so-called lab leak theory was still unlikely.
The Latest Coronavirus Comes From Dogs
A newly identified coronavirus may not pose a serious threat, but the finding highlights the need to monitor animal viruses more proactively, scientists say.
Oregon to Require Businesses Verify Vaccination Status
Business leaders raised concerns that the procedure of verifying vaccinations, one of the first of its kind in the country, could be too cumbersome for workers.
Hopes Fade for Global Herd Immunity
While the outbreak in India is capturing the most attention, the pervasive reach of the virus means that the likelihood is growing that it will persist in most parts of the world.
Germany to Open AstraZeneca Vaccine to Everyone 18 and Older
The government is also recommending that doctors be allowed to give a second dose before the recommended 12 weeks in order to speed up vaccinations.
Russia Says One Dose of Sputnik Vaccine May be Enough
The announcement clears the way for getting more people vaccinated faster, though with less complete or long-lasting immunity.
Tests Show Genetic Signature of Coronavirus That Likely Infected Trump
The White House did not take basic steps to investigate its outbreak. We worked with geneticists to sequence the virus that infected two journalists exposed during the outbreak, providing clues to how it may have spread.
Viking Age Smallpox Complicates Story of Viral Evolution
An extinct version of the smallpox virus dating to 1,400 years ago prompts speculation about viruses becoming more lethal over time.