The World Health Organization meanwhile, warned that the planet was "off track" for reaching its goal of ensuring that 90 percent of the world's children and adolescents receive essential vaccines by 2030.

World off track on vaccine goals amid aid cuts, misinformation surge warns UN

Speaking about the situation in Europe, Dr Hans Kluge, regional director at the WHO, said: "We have seen, in the region, not only a 30-fold increase in measles cases, but also nearly 21,000 hospitalisations and five measles-related deaths. This is concerning.

UK health chief sounds alarm over falling measles vaccinations

According to a health official in New York State, there may be hundreds, or perhaps thousands, of undiagnosed polio cases present. This comes after news broke last month that the virus had paralysed an unvaccinated man in Rockland County, New York.

US doctor warns of undiagnosed polio cases, UK to provide booster for kids under 10

A German campaigner's emotional appeal drew attention as hundreds of sheep formed the shape of a giant syringe to encourage the vaccination drive amid global surge in covid-19 cases.

Germany: Sheeps arranged in the form of a giant syringe to encourage vaccinations

China has tripled its daily COVID-19 vaccine rollout in June, inoculating 44% of its population with at least one dose, but its health experts warn against a quick border reopening, citing an uneven rollout and the low rate of full vaccinations.

China ramps up vaccinations, but uneven rollout leaves borders closed

Moderna Inc and Novavax Inc entered into a deal with the South Korean government to manufacture their COVID-19 vaccines, as the country has been under pressure to secure more and faster deliveries of US-made vaccines.

Moderna, Novavax to produce more COVID-19 vaccines in South Korea

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday Britain would accelerate its COVID-19 vaccination programme, to try to contain a fast-spreading variant first identified in India that could knock a re-opening of the economy off track.

UK to speed up vaccinations, warns B.1.617.2 variant may delay full reopening 

After one long year of lockdown due to the coronavirus, seniors of Mexico City were finally able to get back on their feet on Saturday (April 24) and dance in public parks.

Mexican seniors return to dancing as vaccinations move forward

The total Covid vaccinations across the country have crossed the 13.22 crore mark on Wednesday with more than 21.21 lakh vaccine doses administered till evening.

Cumulative vaccination in India crosses 130 million mark

According to a White House official, the US has administered 200 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine. Cyrus Shahpar, White House Covid-19 Data Director, announced the news on Twitter on Friday.

US vaccinations reach 200 million as campaign efforts pick up pace 

Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh administered more than 10 million COVID-19 vaccinations during the four-day ''Tika Utsav'', the health ministry said on Thursday.

India vaccine drive: Three states administered more than 10 million shots

Pakistan will begin administering a Chinese-made Covid-19 vaccine to frontline health workers Wednesday, but the country is still months away from a mass roll-out.

Pakistan healthcare workers to begin receiving Chinese-made vaccine

The United Kingdom is vaccinating 200,000 people against coronavirus every day, with plans to immunise two million people every week. UK's Health Minister Matt Hancock said that with two million inoculations a week, the country would be able to cover the most vulnerable by the middle of February.

UK vaccinating 200,000 people against COVID-19 everyday, claims health minister

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