As Europe continues to see nearly 4,200 Covid19 cases a day, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the continent’s death toll from the virus could exceed 2 million by March. WHO European regional director Dr. Hans Kluge said Europe has said that the continent needs to take a “vaccine plus” approach to the crisis. What this means is that along with getting fully vaccinated, people should continue to comply with other precautions like covering the face with a mask, maintaining social distance and frequently sanitizing their hands. Kluge further said in a statement that
One of the richest people in the world, Jeff Bezos, is contributing $100 million to the Obama Foundation, which is the largest single donation ever made to former President Barack Obama's foundation. Reportedly, the contribution has been made in memory of late Congressman John Lewis, and Bezos feels it would help broaden the scope of programming that targets rising leaders in the United States and throughout the world. There are also reports that as per Bezos' request, the plaza of the Obama Presidential Centre will be renamed John Lewis Plaza. The former Amazon CEO has been do
While Covid19 restrictions have been eased in most parts of the world, large vaccination drives continue to be carried out to ward off any further waves of the virus. There has been a rise in Covid19 cases in Israel over the summer, and half of the patients to test positive for the virus in the last few weeks have been children under the age of 11. In the wake of the current situation, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has confirmed that Israel is experiencing a ‘Children’s Wave’, for which children as young as five years old are being vaccinated. The vaccination drive was already being
Australia is all set to welcome fully vaccinated and eligible visa holder students and workers from December 1. They will be allowed to enter the country without applying for a prior travel exemption. Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, “The return of skilled workers and students to Australia is a major milestone in our pathway back, it’s a major milestone about what Australians have been able to achieve”. Earlier this month, Australia had reopened its border to quarantine-free travelers after 20 months of restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, these arr
The Cabinet’s news portal stated that Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Min Chinh ordered local officials to accelerate COVID-19 shots. He wishes to fully vaccinate all adults aged 18 years and older by the end of the year. The cabinet further stated that he wished to surpass the nation’s inoculating target. Vietnam had targeted to fully vaccinate half of its population aged 18 and older by the end of this year and 70% people by the end of March in 2022. However, the nation is said to have enough vaccines to administer two-dose to its entire population against the virus infection. Thi
More than 10,000 people in Australia have registered for compensation for COVID-19 vaccine side effects. The government of Australia is said to face more than A$50 million bills which starts from A$5,000 for each claim to be approved. The people have registered for a government program to be compensated for lost income as they were being hospitalized for some mild and rare side effects. According to the website of Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), 79,000 reports were received of adverse side effects out of 36.8 million doses of vaccine. Some of the recent adverse sid
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has put India on ‘Level One’ COVID-19 list for Americans who wish to travel to India. According to the authorities, the risk of catching infection with severe symptoms is considered lower for fully vaccinated individuals. CDC said, “Your risk of contracting covid-19 and developing severe symptoms may be lower if you are fully vaccinated with an FDA (Food and Drug Administration) authorized vaccine”. The US has presented level two and level three travel advisories also to Pakistan along with India. The guideline s
Quarantine-free travel is available to fully vaccinated Singapore residents to the vaccinated travel lanes (VTL) countries in Europe. Despite the European Union (EU) raising its COVID-19 risk assessment of the Republic on November 9, few countries have not reimposed compulsory quarantine on travelers from Singapore. The list includes Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Netherlands, Britain, and Switzerland as per their border regulation. From Nov. 29, Finland and Sweden will start their VTLs with Singapore. These nations have also not introduced quarantine curbs on visitors from Singapore. C
China is battling with its biggest outbreak with its highly transmissible Delta Variant of COVID-19. The new data of cases reported between October 17 and November 14 were 1,308. This new data has surpassed China’s summer Delta outbreak of 1,280 local cases. The Chinese government has restricted entry from the northeastern cities. Last week, these areas saw a spike in infection and in total have affected a total of 21 provinces, regions, and municipalities. This included cities near Dalian, Dandong, Anshan, and Shenyang. However, when comparing these cases with other countries, China’s
On Thursday, Moderna Inc (MRNA.O) extended its support to sell its COVID-19 Vaccine at $7 per unit to the African Union. John Nkengasong, the head of the African Centres said that half the price is already paid by the United States earlier this year. The price is also significantly lowered to what other buyers like the European Union have agreed to this year. It is considered as a part of a trend by drugmakers to sell drugs at a reduced price to lower-income countries. John Nkengasong said, “I am happy to say that a dose of the Moderna vaccine will be $7. That is what is being offered