Jan 12, 2021 02:24 (IST)
Coronavirus update: New York speeds up Covid-19 vaccinations amid sluggish rollout
Faced with growing criticism over a sluggish rollout of the coronavirus vaccine, New York opened several large vaccination centers on Monday and relaxed criteria for getting a shot despite doses remaining insufficient.
Dozens of people queued patiently at a center in the Bronx, one of three pop-up sites in New York City that mirror hubs established elsewhere, including in Florida and New Jersey. This is the turning point in our fight against Covid-19, Mayor Bill de Blasio wrote on Twitter.
Over 75s, police officers, firefighters, teachers and transport workers became eligible to get vaccinated after New York Governor Andrew Cuomo eased the state s strict guidelines following anger over discarded doses.
India s Ravichandran Ashwin. File Photo Taking a swipe at the TMC for accusing it of trying to destroy the Bengali culture , BJP national President J P Nadda on Saturday said Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee headed Trinamool Congress never represented the Bengali culture rather symbolised anarchy and corruption . On speculations about cricketer Sourav Ganguly joining the BJP before Bengal elections, Nadda, without naming anyone, said the matter will be discussed once it comes before the party . Indonesia s Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi has confirmed the crash of a Boeing 737-500 plane of Indonesian airlines with 62 people on board that lost contact with the air traffic controller. The plane was believed to have crashed near the district s Laki Island and Lancang Island, part of the Thousand Islands chain.
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