Covid-19 Vaccine

China looks at option of mixing vaccines to improve efficacy

The suggestion by head of China's Center for Disease Control and Prevention marks the first time a top Chinese expert has publicly alluded to the relatively low efficacy of the country's vaccines.

US removes AstraZeneca and puts J&J in charge of plant that ruined vaccines

AstraZeneca, whose vaccine has not been approved in the United States, said it will work with President Joe Biden's administration to find an alternative site to produce its vaccine.

Pfizer-BioNTech says Covid-19 vaccine is safe, effective on adolescents

Phase 3 trials carried out on 2,260 adolescents in the US "demonstrated 100 percent efficacy and robust antibody responses," the companies say.

Pakistan blames WHO-backed COVAX for delay in its vaccination drive

The GAVI and WHO-led COVAX is facing a shortage as India’s Serum Institute has diverted supplies to meet domestic needs.

Turkey conveys 'sensitivity' about Uighurs to Chinese minister

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu meets with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on 50th anniversary of Ankara and Beijing establishing diplomatic ties.

AstraZeneca promises fresh data on jabs as its reputation takes another hit

Just hours after AstraZeneca released results from its US trials promising high efficacy against Covid-19, the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases issued an unusual public statement casting doubts over the recency of the data.

Germany honors Turkish-Germans behind Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier presented the Order of Merit to Ozlem Tureci and Ugur Sahin, whose families were migrants of Turkish origin, at a ceremony held at the Bellevue Palace, which was also attended by Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Thailand clears AstraZeneca as possible clotting side effects divide Europe

Thailand announces plans to go ahead with AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine despite other countries suspending its use over safety fears.

AstraZeneca data review finds no increased blood clot risk from vaccine

AstraZeneca says it has found no evidence indicating its vaccine caused sporadic blood clots after reviewing safety data of more than 17 million people vaccinated in UK and EU.

Italy's Piedmont stops use of AstraZeneca vaccine batch – latest updates

Coronavirus has killed more than 2.6 million people and infected over 120 million others worldwide. Here are the latest developments for March 14:

Jordan health minister resigns after deaths in virus ward – latest updates

Coronavirus has killed more than 2.6 million people and infected over 119 million others worldwide. Here are the latest developments for March 13:

AstraZeneca insists its coronavirus vaccine is safe – latest updates

Coronavirus has killed more than 2.6M people and infected almost 119M worldwide. Here are the latest developments for March 12: