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N.Y. to Provide Vaccines to Colleges; U.K. Reopens: Virus Update
Bloomberg 1 hr ago
The weekly death toll from Covid-19 in the U.S. rose for the first time since February and infections climbed for a fourth straight week, even as vaccinations surge. New York City said it has administered more than 5 million doses.
A study in Brazil showed that Sinovac Biotech Ltd.’s vaccine is slightly more than 50% effective, raising new concerns over the efficacy of the China’s suite of Covid-19 shots, which are being used in a range of countries as well as domestically.
India granted emergency use authorization to Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine, making it the third shot approved for use. The decision came as the country battles a new wave of coronavirus, with a record number of new Covid-19 cases on Monday pushing its overall tally past 13.5 million infections.
New Delhi [India], April 12 (ANI): A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court requesting it to ask the Centre to open up vaccinations for all including citizens under the age of 45 in the wake of increasing Covid-19 cases in the country.
U.K. Hits Vaccine Target; U.S. Deaths Rise: Virus Update
Bloomberg 2 days ago
The U.K. hit its goal of offering a shot to all those over 50 three days early. England reopened shops, pub gardens, gyms and hair salons after months of lockdown, even as the Mayor of London called for wider testing in two city boroughs following a new outbreak.
The weekly death toll from Covid-19 in the U.S. rose for the first time since February and infections climbed for a fourth straight week, even as vaccinations surge. The Biden administration rejected a plea for more vaccine doses from Michigan, which has the nation’s highest infection rate.