Saturday, 11 September 2021

Reuters Global Healthcare: U.S. has administered 379.4 mln COVID-19 vaccine doses, CDC says

U.S. has administered 379.4 mln COVID-19 vaccine doses, CDC says

The United States has administered 379,472,220 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country as of Saturday morning and distributed 456,755,075 doses, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

Anti COVID vaccine protesters clash with police in Greece

Greek police fired tear gas and water canon on Saturday to break up a demonstration of thousands of people protesting against mandatory coronavirus vaccinations.

Italy reports 57 coronavirus deaths on Saturday, 5,193 new cases

Italy had 57 coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday with 5,193 new infections, the health ministry said, compared with 62 fatalities and 5,621 daily cases and on Friday.

UK records 156 new COVID-19 deaths

Britain recorded 156 new deaths within 28 days of a positive COVID-19 test on Saturday.

Polish medics march to demand better pay and health system reforms

Thousands of Poland's healthcare workers marched through the streets of Warsaw on Saturday, demanding better pay and conditions as the country braces for a fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

S.Africa's regulator approves Pfizer COVID-19 shot for children 12 and up

South Africa's health regulator has approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for use by children aged 12 and older, paving the way for the government to offer vaccinations to teenagers.

China reports 25 new COVID-19 cases, up from 17 a day earlier

China reported 25 new COVID-19 cases on the mainland for Sept. 10, up from 17 a day earlier, the national health authority said on Saturday.

Australia's Queensland state warns of possible COVID-19 lockdown

Australia's third most populous state said on Saturday it may order a snap lockdown after a cluster of COVID-19 cases, as the country posted a record one-day rise in daily infections.

Biden's vaccine mandate signals a White House done with persuasion

President Joe Biden and his aides have concluded something in recent weeks: The Mr. Nice Guy approach isn't working.

U.S. could authorize Pfizer COVID-19 shot for kids age 5-11 in October -sources

Top U.S. health officials believe that Pfizer Inc's COVID-19 vaccine could be authorized for children aged 5-11 years old by the end of October, two sources familiar with the situation said on Friday.

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