Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Tag: Vaccines
06/23/2021
COVID vaccines and breastfeeding: what the data say
The vaccines do not pass through breastmilk, but antibodies do — providing hope that breastfed babies might have some level of protection.
06/23/2021
After a stumbling start, the EU is vaccinating at a fast pace
Current trends suggest it will overtake America in jabs administered per person in the next month
06/20/2021
Vaccines Could Make Big Ebola Outbreaks a Thing of the Past
With approved vaccines and better health-care systems, two recent outbreaks in Africa have been managed quickly and with few deaths.
06/21/2021
Iceland Has Reached Herd Immunity, Says Chief Epidemiologist
Iceland has vaccinated enough of its population against COVID-19 to avoid a local epidemic, though group outbreaks could still occur among those who have not received the jab.
06/20/2021
China has administered more than 1 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses
China has administered more than 1 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses, an astonishing milestone that comes as the country rolls out an unrivaled inoculation drive.
06/14/2021
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine more than 90% effective in U.S. trial
06/14/2021
Vermont becomes first state to reach 80% vaccine threshold
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) announced Monday that 80% of its eligible population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
06/10/2021
City that recorded first US coronavirus case becomes first to vaccinate 70 percent of residents
“Seattle is America’s most vaccinated major city, and it would not have been possible without our residents’ commitment to protecting themselves, their loved ones, and our entire community,” Mayor Jenny Durkan said in a statement.
06/09/2021
Canada’s COVID-19 outlook continues to improve as cases, hospitalizations drop
Canada’s top doctor shared some encouraging words on Wednesday, saying “all indicators of COVID-19 disease activity and severity continue to decline” this week in Canada.
06/09/2021
Hey Washingtonians! Get A Vaccine. Smoke A Joint.
Still anxious about getting the COVID-19 vaccine? Washington state is offering adults a relaxing new incentive — marijuana joints.
06/10/2021
‘One million jabs a day’: South-east Asia’s race to vaccinate
In Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said the vaccination rollout is not a race. In south-east Asia it very much is, and those in the midst of it are doing whatever they can to get ahead.
06/09/2021