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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024