LONDON — U.S. infectious disease official Anthony Fauci said AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine had good efficacy, but safety concerns needed to be straightened out and it might not… Read more “AstraZeneca Shot Is Good if Safety Issues Can Be Overcome, U.S. Official Fauci Says”
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Government must accelerate vaccine rollout to jumpstart economic recovery – PREENXPRESS
AdChoiceTV News — As government reimposes the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the so-called NCR Plus bubble to slow the spread of COVID-19, the rollout of vaccines… Read more “Government must accelerate vaccine rollout to jumpstart economic recovery – PREENXPRESS”
‘Private sector vaccine procurement must follow priority list’
AdChoiceTV News — The priority list for COVID-19 inoculation should be upheld even if the private sector is allowed to import vaccines, an adviser of the Department… Read more “‘Private sector vaccine procurement must follow priority list’”
BioNTech-Pfizer say COVID-19 vaccine 100% effective on 12-15 years old
BERLIN (AdChoiceTV News) — BioNTech-Pfizer said Wednesday their vaccine showed 100 percent efficacy against the coronavirus in 12 to 15 years old, as they eye approval for… Read more “BioNTech-Pfizer say COVID-19 vaccine 100% effective on 12-15 years old”
979,200 AstraZeneca shots to arrive in PH in late March or early April
AdChoiceTV News — Nearly a million doses of vaccines developed by British-Swede drug firm AstraZeneca, through the World Health Organization-led COVAX facility, will arrive in the Philippines… Read more “979,200 AstraZeneca shots to arrive in PH in late March or early April”
Novavax vaccine highly effective against severe COVID-19 — company
WASHINGTON, United States — US biotech firm Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine was shown to be 100 percent protective against severe cases of the disease, including hospitalization and death,… Read more “Novavax vaccine highly effective against severe COVID-19 — company”
Philippines, Moderna reach supply deal for 13 million vaccine doses
AdChoiceTV News — US drug maker Moderna Inc said on Saturday, March 7, that it has agreed to supply the Philippine government 13 million doses of its… Read more “Philippines, Moderna reach supply deal for 13 million vaccine doses”
China to donate 400,000 more doses of COVID-19 vaccines, Duterte says
AdChoiceTV News — President Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday that China will be donating 400,000 more doses of COVID-19 vaccines on top of its earlier donation of 600,000… Read more “China to donate 400,000 more doses of COVID-19 vaccines, Duterte says”
COVID-19 vaccines reach all Southeast Asian nations except Philippines
The Philippines remains the only country in Southeast Asia with no coronavirus vaccines despite having the highest number of infections in the region at one point. Here’s… Read more “COVID-19 vaccines reach all Southeast Asian nations except Philippines”
Ticket to ride: Vaccine passports divide world
AdChoiceTV News — The idea of vaccine passports, which would allow people who have been inoculated the freedom to travel, is gaining traction. While some countries trumpet… Read more “Ticket to ride: Vaccine passports divide world”
Nurses for vaccines: Philippines in talks with UK, Germany
AdChoiceTV News — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is negotiating to secure at least 600,000 COVID vaccines from the United Kingdom and Germany for departing… Read more “Nurses for vaccines: Philippines in talks with UK, Germany”
‘Vaccine for VP? Let’s see’, says Roque
AdChoiceTV News — Malacañang said it will check if Vice President Leni Robredo has a place in the government’s vaccination priority list as the country is set… Read more “‘Vaccine for VP? Let’s see’, says Roque”
No definite date for vaccine arrival, Duque clarifies
AdChoiceTV News — Health Secretary Francisco Duque III clarified yesterday that there is no definite date yet for the arrival in the country of COVID-19 vaccines. Duque… Read more “No definite date for vaccine arrival, Duque clarifies”
U.S. distributes 49.9 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, administers 31.1 million shots -CDC
AdChoiceTV News — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it had administered 31,123,299 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country as of Sunday morning… Read more “U.S. distributes 49.9 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, administers 31.1 million shots -CDC”
UK vaccination rate hits record daily high, total deaths at 97,329
AdChoiceTV News — Britain vaccinated 478,248 people in the 24 hours to Saturday with a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a daily record according to government… Read more “UK vaccination rate hits record daily high, total deaths at 97,329”
COVID-19 vaccines for Filipinos: Origins, efficacy, side effects
AdChoiceTV News — Thanks to unprecedented vaccine development, countries have already started implementing immunization programs to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The Philippines, meanwhile, lags behind in authorizing… Read more “COVID-19 vaccines for Filipinos: Origins, efficacy, side effects”
Shadow of doubt’: Galvez accused of contradicting himself on vaccine prices
AdChoiceTV News — Sen. Ping Lacson on Friday sounded the alarm over the vaccine czar making contravening statements on the prices of the COVID-19 jabs being acquired… Read more “Shadow of doubt’: Galvez accused of contradicting himself on vaccine prices”
Daniel Padilla on choosing COVID-19 vaccines: Be careful or be toast
AdChoiceTV News — Kapamilya on- and off-screen partners Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo do not want to talk about their stand on the COVID-19 vaccine issue surrounding… Read more “Daniel Padilla on choosing COVID-19 vaccines: Be careful or be toast”
Caloocan City prepares transpo, storage for COVID-19 vaccines
AdChoiceTV News — The Caloocan City government is already preparing a facility for the storage of the upcoming coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines. Malapitan on Tuesday met with… Read more “Caloocan City prepares transpo, storage for COVID-19 vaccines”
Duterte administration is doing its best to get covid-19 vaccines — Panelo
AdChoiceTV News — The acquisition of coronavirus vaccines will be a challenging task but the government is determined to explore all means to secure the country’s supply,… Read more “Duterte administration is doing its best to get covid-19 vaccines — Panelo”
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