COVID-19 vaccines deployed in England can cut transmission of the coronavirus in households by up to a half, data from Public Health England (PHE) showed on Wednesday, in addition to the protection the shots offer against symptomatic infection.

Single dose of Covid vaccine can nearly halve transmission of virus, study finds

Regeneron is pursuing US approval for its COVID-19 monoclonal antibody cocktail as a preventative treatment after it helped cut the risk of symptomatic infections in households where someone else is ill, the US drugmaker said on Monday.

Regeneron to seek US approval for COVID-19 cocktail to be used for prevention

Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg said Friday she plans to skip the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow this November, saying the uneven rollout of Covid-19 vaccine campaigns would mean countries could not participate on even terms.

Greta Thunberg to skip COP26 over unfair vaccine rollouts

There is a worldwide surge in cases as the coronavirus is spreading faster. The differentiation will be vaccines. Watch | Countries that vaccinate their population in larger numbers will see a drop in case and the ones which lag behind will see a surge.

Two success stories that substantiate vaccination is a silver lining

Coronavirus vaccines developed by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna proved to be highly effective even after the first shot, a new US study has revealed. The study showed that both the vaccines reduced the risk of infection by 80 per cent over two weeks after the first shot.

Pfizer, Moderna vaccines highly effective after first jab, reveals US study

Coronavirus vaccinations to all adults in the United Kingdom are unlikely to completely stop the deadly virus, a new modelling study claimed. The study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases Journal was done before the real-world data on vaccination rollout was available.

Covid-19 vaccination alone will not able to prevent infection: Study

In Europe, conflicts seem to brew between the European Union blocking the United Kingdom over the supplies of COVID-19 vaccines. It started after EU's Chief Ursula Von Der Leyan said that they could take some exceptional steps to halt the export of vaccine to Britain.

European Union threatens to halt vaccine export to United Kingdom

The European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen proposed Digital Green Certificates for free and safe movement in the EU, while warning stricter curbs against coronavirus vaccine exports.

EU Chief proposes 'digital green certificates' and stricter curbs on vaccine exports

Telugu superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni got his first jab of the Covid-19 vaccine on Tuesday. The superstar took to Twitter and said he received the first jab of the vaccine at a hospital in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Nagarjuna gets first jab of Covid-19 vaccine, urges fans to get vaccinated

Denmark, Norway and Iceland halt the COVID-19's vaccine AstraZeneca rollout after the recent blood clot reports. This vaccine will be suspended for 14 days in Denmark.

European Union nations halt AstraZeneca rollout over blood clot reports

In his first prime-time address since taking office, President Joe Biden announced Thursday evening that all American adults would be eligible for the vaccine by May 1.

Poll finds 30% of Americans plan to shun vaccine

A Canadian woman has made it clear that don't bring any gift for her 94th birthday. She has only one demand. "I am 94 today! No gifts, just the vaccine please," a handwritten sign placed outside her home in Toronto said.

'No gifts, just the vaccine please,' Canadian woman's wish for 94th birthday

Argentina's health minister resigned on Friday after a journalist claimed that he was able to skip the queue for getting coronavirus vaccination. "Responding to your express request, I present my resignation from the position of minister of health," Gonzalez Garcia said in a letter addressed to the president.

Argentina's health minister resigns over VIP treatment to get Covid-19 vaccines

A deal for Taiwan for buying 5 million doses of a Coronavirus vaccination developed by Germany's Biontech is on hold and Taiwan's health minister has now hinted at potential Chinese pressure for the dealing.

Did China block Taiwan's vaccine deal? Govt hints at Chinese influence

The third phase of the coronavirus vaccination drive which will include those above 50 years of age with co-morbid conditions is expected to begin in two to three weeks in India and the central government is planning to use its flagship Co-WIN app for registration of vaccine beneficiaries.

Covid-19 vaccination in India: Beneficiaries can soon self-register on Co-WIN app

The Isreal health ministry has said that more people under the age of 40 were diagnosed with the virus than those above 60 showing that the virus has been spreading rapidly among young people in the country.

Coronavirus spreading rapidly among under 40s in Israel: Government data

A bus in eastern France has transformed into a mobile vaccination centre to bring the COVID-19 jab to residents of rural villages who wish to get vaccinated but who have few means to book appointments in centres in major cities.

Jabs on wheels: Here’s the bus that brings vaccines to isolated French villagers

Protesters briefly disrupted a coronavirus vaccination center in Los Angeles, US media reported on Saturday. The protesters converged on the vaccination center carrying signs demanding end of lockdowns and promoting anti-vaccination conspiracy theories gathered.

Protesters disrupt COVID vaccination centre in Los Angeles

As frustration mounts in Canada at the leaden weight of lockdowns and the glacial pace of vaccinations, a consortium of some of the country’s largest companies has launched a rapid testing program with the aim of protecting their 350,000 employees and publishing a playbook for businesses across Canada on how to reopen safely.

‘Like wartime’: Canadian companies unite to start mass virus testing

According to the World Health Organisation(WHO), the new and more contagious COVID-19 variant first spotted in Britain has now spread to 70 countries while the variant first detected in South Africa has now spread to 31 countries.

We are in war with very low intelligence, says Israel minister on coronavirus vaccination

Nepal's caretaker PM KP Sharma Oli on Wednesday expressed his gratitude for India for providing coronavirus vaccines to Nepal. India has dispatched one million doses of Covishield vaccine within a week of its rollout in India.

Nepal PM thanks India for coronavirus vaccines

Cambodia has become the latest country to request India for COVID-19 vaccine even as New Delhi has been reached out by other countries for it. Cambodian PM Hun Sen had met the Indian envoy to Cambodia Devyani Khobragade and requested for the vaccine.

Vaccine diplomacy: India to begin exports tomorrow, more requests sent

As UK aims to boost coronavirus vaccine rollout, cathedrals across the region have been converted into makeshift COVID vaccination centres for people aged 70 and more along with other vulnerable groups.

UK: Cathedrals converted into coronavirus vaccination centres

As India gets set to begin its coronavirus vaccination from January 16, the first consignment of "Covishield" vaccine by Serum Institute of India arrived in Goa on Wednesday.

Coronavirus vaccines arrive in Goa, Telangana

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