European regulators OK Pfizer vaccine for children 12-15
The European Medicines Agency on Friday recommended that the use of the coronavirus vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech be expanded to children ages 12 to 15, a decision that…
UK approves Janssen single-dose COVID-19 vaccine for use
The U.K.’s medicines regulator on Friday approved Janssen’s single-dose Covid-19 vaccine for use. Britain’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency said that doses were expected to be available in the…
Malaysia imposes near-total lockdown after virus cases soar
Malaysia's prime minister announced Friday a near-total COVID 19 lockdown, limiting social and economic activities halted for two weeks to contain the growing number of cases. Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin…
India virus death toll passes 300,000, 3rd highest in the world
India crossed another grim milestone Monday with over 300,000 people lost due to COVID 19, while the huge surge of infections seemed to be decreasing in big cities but increasing…