BioNTech says Turkey to receive 4.5 million coronavirus vaccine doses by March
Turkey could receive up to 4.5 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine developed by BioNTech and Pfizer by late March,…
Where Are We in COVID-19 Vaccine Race?
European Union gave approval on Dec. 21 for the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE, the latest…
South Africa Confirms Topping 1 Million COVID Cases
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s COVID-19 spike has taken the country to more than 1 million confirmed cases on Sunday and…
What’s Worse, Hunger or COVID: Phnom Penh Street Vendors Ask Themselves Daily
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – The plight during the COVID pandemic of Khim Ha, a 46-year-old Phnom Penh food cart vendor…
As Britain Rolls Out COVID-19 Vaccine, Pressure Grows on Europe To Approve Drug
Pressure is growing on the European Union to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine after regulators in Britain, the United States…
US Surpasses 300,000 COVID Deaths
The United States surpassed 300,000 recorded deaths from COVID-19 Monday — the same day the first American was vaccinated against…
First Coronavirus Vaccine Doses to Arrive in US States Early Monday
The first coronavirus vaccine will begin arriving early Monday in U.S. states after the government approved a vaccine late Friday…
Italy Poised to Lead Europe in Coronavirus Deaths
Italy is poised to overtake Britain as the European country with the most COVID-19 deaths, according to data from the…
Nations Break Daily COVID-19 Records for Cases and Deaths
Daily records continue to tumble for COVID-19 cases and deaths in many parts of the world, forcing governments to impose…
Australia Abandons COVID-19 Vaccine Trials After False Positive HIV Results
SYDNEY – Clinical trials of a COVID-19 vaccine being developed by Australia’s University of Queensland in partnership with biotech…
Americans Await Final Approval of First COVID-19 Vaccine as Deaths Reach Record High
The countdown has begun for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s anticipated final approval of a coronavirus vaccine developed…
US Congress Remains Stuck on Virus Relief as Time Runs Short
WASHINGTON – U.S. lawmakers are closing another week of work on Capitol Hill without reaching an agreement on a second…
US Panel Recommends Approval of First COVID-19 Vaccine
After nine hours of deliberation Thursday, a special panel of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration endorsed for emergency use…
Britain Makes Final Preparations for First Round of COVID-19 Vaccinations
Britain is on the eve of launching a COVID-19 vaccination campaign. Staffers with the nation’s National Health Service, nursing home…
Chinese-made COVID-19 Vaccine Nearly 90% Effective, UAE Says
One day after Britain became the first Western nation to begin mass COVID-19 vaccinations, the United Arab Emirates says a…
Cruise Ship Returns to Singapore After Coronavirus Case Discovered
A Royal Caribbean cruise ship returned to port in Singapore Wednesday, cutting short a four-day cruise after a passenger was…