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Canada recommends mixing and matching various COVID-19 vaccines. US begins testing them for booster shots

Thu, 2021-06-03 17:26 — mike kraft

Canada recommends mixing and matching AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines | CBC News Canada is changing its guidelines on mixing and matching second doses of COVID-19 vaccines and is now advising Canadians to combine either the AstraZeneca-Oxford, Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna shots interchangeably in certain situations. CBC

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6 Real Examples That Prove The COVID-19 Vaccines Are Working

Wed, 2021-06-02 20:31 — mike kraft

6 Real Examples That Prove The COVID-19 Vaccines Are Working Need evidence that the coronavirus shots are effective in controlling the pandemic? Look no further. Julia Ries YahooNews

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ANALYSIS: The pandemic is getting worse, even when it seems like it’s getting better

Wed, 2021-06-02 13:55 — mike kraft

Analysis | The pandemic is getting worse, even when it seems like it’s getting better The coronavirus pandemic may feel over for many Americans, but it’s heating up in other parts of the world. Ishaan Tharoor Washington Post

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China's largest province tightens coronavirus measures as cases persist

Wed, 2021-06-02 13:32 — mike kraft

China's Guangdong tightens coronavirus measures as cases persist Cities in China's most populous province of Guangdong have locked down compounds and streets and ordered some travellers to furnish negative COVID-19 test results, as health officials battle to control outbreaks. Reuters Reuters

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Israel reports some mild myocarditis cases among young men who received Pfizer vaccinations

Wed, 2021-06-02 11:19 — mike kraft

Israel sees probable link between Pfizer vaccine and myocarditis cases Israel's Health Ministry said on Tuesday it had found the small number of heart inflammation cases observed mainly in young men who received Pfizer's (PFE.N) COVID-19 vaccine in Israel were likely linked to their vaccination. Jeffrey Heller Reuters

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China reports human case of H10N3 bird flu, a possible first

Wed, 2021-06-02 11:06 — mike kraft

China reports human case of H10N3 bird flu, a possible first BEIJING (AP) — A man in eastern China has contracted what might be the world’s first human case of the H10N3 strain of bird flu, but the risk of large-scale spread is low, the government said Tuesday. AP NEWS

BEIJING (AP) — A man in eastern China has contracted what might be the world’s first human case of the H10N3 strain of bird flu, but the risk of large-scale spread is low, the government said Tuesday.

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Vaccines: AstraZeneca starts deliveries of Thailand-made doses

Wed, 2021-06-02 10:19 — mike kraft

AstraZeneca starts deliveries of Thailand-made vaccines BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — AstraZeneca's partner in Thailand on Wednesday began its first deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines after concerns they were behind on their production schedules for the country and parts of Southeast Asia. AP NEWS

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U.S. is working to detail global distribution plan for 80 mln vaccine doses

Wed, 2021-06-02 10:08 — mike kraft

U.S. to detail global distribution plan for 80 mln vaccine doses The United States will announce in the next two weeks how it plans to distribute 80 million COVID-19 vaccine doses it has pledged globally, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday. Humeyra Pamuk Reuters

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Seven European countries begin issuing a digital Covid certificate for travelers.

Tue, 2021-06-01 18:09 — mike kraft

A digital Covid certificate system intended to ease travel within the European Union became operational in seven countries on Tuesday — ahead of schedule — offering a preview of what could become a standard for post-pandemic global mobility.

The document, known as a digital green certificate, records whether people have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, recovered from the virus or tested negative within 72 hours. Travelers can move freely if at least one of those three criteria is met.

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WHO Director calls for international treaty to boost pandemic preparedness

Tue, 2021-06-01 17:56 — mike kraft

‘Time has come’ for pandemic treaty as part of bold reforms - WHO’s Tedros The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) called on Monday for launching negotiations this year on an international treaty to boost pandemic preparedness, as part of sweeping reforms envisioned by member states. Stephanie Nebehay Reuters

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