USA Today says last week, President Joe Biden claimed “this is not about freedom or personal choice” regarding COVID-19 vaccinations.
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COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect the lungs and airways. It’s caused by a virus called coronavirus.
The main symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are a high temperature, a new, continuous cough and a loss or change to the sense of smell or taste.
Austria hears first lawsuit over Covid-19 outbreak at Ischgl ski resort
France24 says the first civil lawsuit begins in a court in Vienna on Friday over a notorious outbreak of coronavirus at the popular ski resort of Ischgl in March 2020.
Anti-vaxxers target 12 to 15-year-olds with Covid misinformation leaflets hoping to create fear over vaccine
The i says anti-vaxxers are targeting teenagers with disinformation leaflets, hoping to create fear over the Covid jab ahead of the rollout to 12-15-year-olds.
Breaking: Over-50s among those to be offered booster jabs from next week
The government have confirmed that booster jabs will be offered to the 50 and overs, those in care homes, and frontline health and social care workers as of next week.
Coronavirus lockdown extended for Australia’s capital Canberra
Arab News says Australian authorities extended a coronavirus lockdown of the capital Canberra to mid-October, saying the measure was necessary while vaccinations are ramped up.
Australia expands Covid-19 vaccine rollout to children
TRT World says Australia will expand its Covid-19 vaccination drive to include around one million children aged 12-15.
England vaccine passport plans ditched, Javid says
Breaking News- #England have scrapped the idea of having a vaccine passport – Uk Health Secretary Sajid Javid #vaccinepassports
PHE says it has spotted 53 cases of 'Mu' Covid variant in UK
The Daily Mail says more than 50 Britons have been infected with the ‘Mu’ Covid variant
Pfizer COVID vaccines arrive in Australia under UK swap deal
Australia is trying to secure more vaccine supplies amid a surge in cases that has locked down its two biggest cities.
Marcus Rashford urges government to keep £20 universal credit top-up
Footballer and poverty campaigner says ministers should focus on efforts to end the ‘child hunger pandemic’ and keep the £20 universal credit top-up. The footballer Marcus Rashford has urged the government to…
Japan PM Suga to resign following criticism of his Covid-19 response
France24 says Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Friday he will not run for re-election as party leader this month, ending his tenure after just one year.
A covid surge in Japan & slow rollout is hurting the young
Japan’s current wave of COVID-19 infections has mostly affected its younger generations. And shows the covid surge in Japan reflecting both the efficacy of its vaccination program among the elderly…
An Instagram user who went by ‘AntiVaxMomma’ sold hundreds of fake covid vaccine cards, prosecutors say
The Washington Post says Earlier this month, a TikTok user who goes by “TizzyEnt” spotted an Instagram post that caught his attention.
Japan vaccine supply Rushing for vaccinations rise in delta variant cases
Japanese people are rushing and demanding more vaccinations as fears grow over Japan vaccine supply, especially in face of the rise of delta variant cases. In certain cities in Japan,…
Japan vaccination rate falls - frantically roll out AstraZeneca vaccine
The Japanese government frantically started administering the AstraZeneca vaccine in order to add a much-needed impetus to the flailing Japan vaccination rate. Especially focusing on the city of Osaka as…
Young people warn of long Covid in NHS vaccination drive
The Guardian says young patients experiencing the debilitating effects of long Covid have urged people to get their vaccine in an NHS video.
New Zealand’s COVID-19 lockdown extended as outbreak tops 100
Arab News says Jacinda Ardern has extended New Zealand’s nationwide COVID-19 lockdown saying the current outbreak of the Delta variant had not yet peaked.
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