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BRUSSELS — More than 70 percent of the European Union’s adult population has been fully vaccinated, making it one of the world’s vaccination leaders. But some Eastern European countries are lagging far behind, exposing the bloc to new waves of infections and creating a divide that E.U. officials and experts say could hamper recovery efforts.

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Covid-19 breakthrough cases higher for seniors and people with underlying conditions --study

Wed, 2021-09-08 19:44 — mike kraft

Risk of severe breakthrough Covid-19 is higher for seniors and those with underlying conditions -- but the unvaccinated still face much higher risks Seniors and people with underlying conditons are most at risk of severe Covid-19 if they get a breakhtrough infection. But the unvaccinated face even higher risks. Deidre McPhillips, CNN CNN

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EU medical regulator studying application whether to approve Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster dose

Mon, 2021-09-06 13:49 — mike kraft

EU watchdog studying data on Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster dose Europe's medicines regulator said on Monday it was evaluating data on a booster dose for Pfizer/BioNTech's , (22UAy.DE) COVID-19 vaccine, to be given six months after the second dose in people 16 years of age and older. Reuters Reuters

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Many U.S. First responders resist COVID vaccine mandates

Mon, 2021-09-06 13:01 — mike kraft

First responders nationwide resist COVID vaccine mandates March 11, 2021. It was supposed to be a turning point in the coronavirus pandemic for Erin Tokley, a longtime Philadelphia police officer, Baptist minister and 47-year-old father of three. It was supposed to be the day of his vaccine appointment. AP NEWS

...The resurgence of COVID-19 this summer and the national debate over vaccine requirements have created a fraught situation for the nation’s first responders, who are dying in larger numbers but pushing back against mandates. ...

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Moderna Covid-19 booster may come later than Pfizer and a 3-dose regimen may be best, Fauci says

Sun, 2021-09-05 22:06 — mike kraft

Moderna Covid-19 booster may come later than Pfizer, Fauci says Booster doses of Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine may be delayed from rolling out the week of September 20 as planned, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday. John Bonifield, CNN CNN

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U.S. Booster shots hitch: Some may miss the Sept. 20 start

Fri, 2021-09-03 17:50 — mike kraft

Booster shots hitch: Some may miss the Sept. 20 start President Joe Biden's plans to start delivery of booster shots by Sept. 20 for most Americans who received the COVID-19 vaccines are facing new complications that could delay the availability of third doses for those who received the Moderna vaccine, administration officials said Friday.

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EU and AstraZeneca settle vaccine supply dispute, ending legal battle

Fri, 2021-09-03 11:12 — mike kraft

EU and AstraZeneca settle vaccine supply dispute - France 24 EU and AstraZeneca settle vaccine supply dispute France 24

The European Union and UK-based drugs giant AstraZeneca settled their dispute over a shortfall in coronavirus vaccine supplies on Friday, agreeing an extended delivery schedule.

The European Commission went to court after the firm failed to deliver all of a promised 300 million doses by June 2021, but AstraZeneca will now have until the end of March next year to make up the number.

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U.S. shipping more coronavirus vaccines to African countries

Fri, 2021-09-03 10:38 — mike kraft

U.S. shipping more coronavirus vaccines to African countries The United States will ship more than 1.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to four African countries through the global COVAX distribution program on Friday, a White House official said. Reuters Staff U.S.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States will ship more than 1.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to four African countries through the global COVAX distribution program on Friday, a White House official said.

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