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Health
WHO Calls for Halt to Booster Shots; Delta Now 93% of Infections
WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for a moratorium on vaccine booster shots until at least the end of September.
Europe
Germany Will Have Vaccine Booster Shots by September
Germany will have vaccine booster shots ready as early as September, the country's health authorities said on Monday. Health Minister Jens Spahn and his team of regional health ministry officials agreed that those with a pre-existing medical condition that...
USA
US Federal Agency Announces Mandatory Vaccination Rule
The Department of Veterans Affairs became the first federal agency to require its employees receive the COVID-19 vaccine today. The VA has made its mandatory vaccination announcement at a complex new threshold in the pandemic: as more than half...
Business
Moderna to Use mRNA Technology Against Flu, HIV, and Cancer
Moderna will weaponize the same mRNA technology it used in its coronavirus vaccine against HIV, the flu and even cancer.
Health
WHO Cautions Against Third Coronavirus Booster Shot
WHO officials came out against a third coronavirus booster shot for those who are increasingly worried about the Delta variants.
Europe
Delta Variant Could Comprise 90% of Infections Says EU Body
The Delta coronavirus variant, previously known as the Indian variant, could soon be responsible for as much as 90% of Europe's infections.
Greek News
Greece Extends Vaccination Program as Coronavirus Deaths Fall
Health authorities in Greece recorded 1,497 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Saturday.
Greek News
Moderna Says Vaccine Safe for Teens, Will Submit to FDA
The Moderna pharmaceutical company announced on Tuesday that its mRNA vaccine, now only given to adults, is highly effective in adolescents.
Health
WHO Approves Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine For Emergency Use
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday that it has now approved the COVID-19 Coronavirus vaccine of Moderna for emergency use.
Greek News
US to Make All Adults Eligible for Coronavirus Vaccine April 19
President Biden announced all adult Americans will be eligible to receive vaccines as of April 19, 2021, far ahead of schedule.