Sputnik V

Sputnik V called a ‘hoax’ as countries wait on second dose deliveries

Many countries, mostly in Latin America, turned to Russia for their inoculation drives but now face a critical shortage and are investigating the possibility of replacing the second jab with another vaccine.

WHO says West should recognise authorised Chinese vaccines

The World Health Organization has said that any Covid-19 vaccines it has authorised for emergency use should be recognised by countries as they open up their borders to inoculated travellers.

Calls grow on US President Biden to waive Covid-19 vaccine patents

World leaders and experts say sharing vaccine know-how is the best chance to fight the pandemic. But the industry disagrees.

Can you mix and match Covid-19 vaccines?

With delays in global production and distribution, mixing two doses of vaccines may end up becoming inevitable. But questions concerning its safety and efficacy remain unanswered.

Long queues in Pakistan to buy Sputnik V as private sales begin

Those still not eligible for government's free vaccination wait in long queues at vaccination sites in Pakistan to get vaccinated despite the $80 cost for a pack of two doses as the country allows private sales of the Covid-19 vaccines.

Slovak PM Matovic steps down over handling of pandemic

It is the first European government to collapse due to its handling of the pandemic but the move will keep the current four-party coalition in power and avoid the possibility of an early election.

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.

US agency: AstraZeneca results may have ‘outdated’ data – latest updates

Covid-19 pandemic has infected more than 124.2 million people and claimed more than 2.7 million lives around the world. Follow updates for March 23:

Vaccine flip flop is symbolic of chaos endemic within the EU

The European Union's bizarre opposition to the AstraZeneca vaccine and its mixed messaging regarding Sputnik V validates the Eurosceptics.

Is the Covid-19 vaccine about to hit store shelves?

Some countries have opened doors for the private sector to get in on the vaccine drive.

Russian distrust of Sputnik V hurts vaccine rollout

Despite the vast state-orchestrated promotion campaign of the Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine, most Russians remain wary.

Sputnik V makers seek public apology from EU regulator

The demand came after EMA management board head Christa Wirthumer-Hoche said that she would advise EU against granting Sputnik V emergency authorisation.