Factbox: Countries vaccinating children against COVID-19
Here is a list of some countries that have approved or are considering vaccinating children.
Wed Jun 30 2021
COVID-19 vaccine more than 90 per cent effective: Novavax
The jab "demonstrated 100 pct protection against moderate and severe disease, 90.4 pct efficacy overall," the company said.
Tue Jun 15 2021
Novavax developing combination flu, COVID vaccine
The vaccine contains a substance called an adjuvant to deliver a stronger signal to the immune system to respond.
Tue May 11 2021
US backs giving poorer countries access to COVID-19 vaccine patents, reversing stance
Biden threw his support behind waiving intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines.
Thu May 06 2021
Novavax vaccine shows 43% efficacy against South African variant, study finds
Novavax Inc's COVID-19 vaccine had efficacy of 43% against infections caused by the South African variant.
Wed May 05 2021
Australia doubles Pfizer vaccine order as clotting worries upend rollout
Australia has doubled an earlier Pfizer order to 40 million shots, enough for four-fifths of the population.
Fri Apr 09 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine: Novavax vaccine 96% effective in UK trial
Novavax Inc's COVID-19 vaccine was 96% effective in preventing cases caused by the original version of the coronavirus.
Thu Mar 11 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Japan confirms a new variant of COVID-19, and an infection cluster emerged at a Tokyo immigration facility.
Fri Feb 19 2021
'Disaster': Indonesia's vaccine campaign lags rampaging pandemic
Indonesia is currently vaccinating about 50,000 people per day, according to the health ministry.
Fri Feb 05 2021
South Korea may secure additional COVID-19 vaccines from Novavax, Moon says
Novavax entered into a development and supply agreement for its vaccine with South Korea's SK bioscience Co last year.
Wed Jan 20 2021
New Zealand to ask international travellers for negative virus test before flying in
New Zealand will ask international travellers from most countries to show negative COVID-19 test results before boarding flights to the country.
Tue Jan 12 2021
Novavax starts late-stage trial of COVID-19 vaccine in United States
Novavax has signed supply agreements with several countries and is set to provide 60 million doses to the UK.
Tue Dec 29 2020
Production and delivery challenges set up turbulent Year of the Vaccine
Production of vaccine and delivery challenges suggest beating the disease will be a marathon whose finish line is still far away.
Wed Dec 23 2020
EU agreed 15.50 euros per dose for Pfizer vaccine -document
The price, which is confidential and was negotiated for a total of 300 million doses, is slightly lower than the $19.50 per shot the United States.
Mon Dec 21 2020
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Mon Dec 21 2020
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024