It's May 14, the same day when the first smallpox vaccine was administered way back in 1796. It took 200 years to eradicate smallpox. Now, with the Wuhan virus, the vaccines are far more advanced but how are countries faring in giving these shots?

Why COVID-19 vaccination has become a challenge worldwide

The new guidelines issued by the US Centres for Disease Control(CDS) and prevention say that people who have been fully vaccinated can safely meet other vaccinated people without wearing masks.

People who have been vaccinated can meet other vaccinated people without masks: CDC

The US east coast was hit by a powerful winter snowstorm as New York City and other urban centres in America woke up to a heavy blanket of snowstorm on Monday. Watch: A powerful winter storm pummelled Pennsylvania through New England causing disruption as the inclement weather impacted COVID-19 vaccination sites in the region.

Powerful snowstorm disrupts COVID-19 vaccination drive in New York