Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon — a key step toward beginning vaccinations for youngsters. The
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COVID-19: Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine trial for children aged under 12 shows ‘robust immune response’
A Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine trial for children aged between five and 11 has produced “positive results” and has shown a “robust immune response”, the two firms have said. They said the results are the first
Read moreThe science behind Covid-19 vaccine boosters: Do we really need an extra shot?
It was only earlier this year that “Have you been vaccinated?” became the standard greeting in many countries. Now, that is set to be taken over by: “Have you got your booster shot?” Some countries, including
Read moreBrazil turns the tide with Covid-19 vaccines despite setbacks
BRASILIA (AFP, REUTERS) – Despite a slow start plagued by much controversy that still haunts President Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s coronavirus vaccination campaign is now one of the fastest-paced and farthest-reaching in the world. While boasting
Read moreMauritius battles Covid-19 explosion ahead of tourism reopening
PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS (AFP) – Hospitals are overwhelmed, ventilators are hard to find, and there’s no longer enough space at the main cemetery for Covid-19 victims in Mauritius. Barely three weeks before it flings its
Read moreCOVID-19: Two-thirds of travel firms plan job cuts when furlough ends, industry body warns
Two-thirds of travel sector employers with staff still on the furlough scheme are planning redundancies once the wage support is removed at the end of the month, the travel association ABTA has warned. The body
Read moreCOVID-19 vaccine invites for 12 to 15-year-olds in England being sent out next week
The government has accepted the recommendation from the UK’s chief medical officers that children aged 12 to 15 should be offered a first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine and invitations will start being sent
Read moreCOVID-19: Vaccine passports required in Scotland for entry to large venues from 1 October
Vaccine passports will be introduced in Scotland for entry into venues with large crowds from 1 October. COVID-19 certification will be required to enter events such as nightclubs, music festivals and some football grounds. MSPs
Read moreModerna developing single-dose booster shot for Covid-19 and flu
CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS (REUTERS) – Moderna Inc said on Thursday (Sept 9) it was developing a single-dose vaccine that combines a booster dose against Covid-19 and a booster against flu. “Our number one priority as a
Read moreGive vaccines to Africa and ditch unproven third shot, AU says
JOHANNESBURG (REUTERS) – Rich nations would do better to send vaccines to Africa to help fight the global Covid-19 pandemic rather than hoarding them for third-dose booster shots that scientific evidence does not back, the
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