Johnson & Johnson delays Covid vaccine rollout in Europe as US regulator investigates blood clot risk
Johnson & Johnson said it will “proactively delay” the rollout of its Covid-19 vaccine in…More
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Dublin says limiting use of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 jab will have ‘minimal impact’ on vaccine rollout
Irish health officials have dismissed claims that the new restrictions limiting the use of the…More
US to send 500 extra troops to Germany ‘as early as fall’, Pentagon chief says, as Berlin praises ‘strong signal of solidarity’
The American military presence in Germany will be increased by 500 soldiers, US Secretary of…More
Candidates to succeed Merkel can’t count on her support: Germany’s veteran leader promises to stay out of debate
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said she is keeping out of any debate that will…More
Israel sets date to open borders to vaccinated foreign tourists
Vaccinated foreign tourists who come “in groups” will be allowed into Israel starting on May…More
British variant of Covid-19 virus not linked to increase in severe disease or death, two studies published in the Lancet claim
The so-called B.1.1.7 variant of the Covid-19 virus first identified in Britain does not lead…More
Beijing tells US ‘not to play with fire’ over Taiwan issues after Washington gives diplomats freedom to meet Taiwanese officials
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has lodged “stern representations” with Washington and called on the US…More
Pakistani health officials accuse anti-French protesters of blocking critical Covid oxygen supplies
Health officials in Pakistan have condemned anti-French protesters after thousands of people halted traffic on…More
The country needs someone who is fit, ‘that’s not me’: Austria’s health minister to step down, exhausted by Covid-19 pandemic
Austria’s health minister has announced his plan to step down next week, saying his 15…More
Australia refuses to buy J&J vaccine due to AstraZeneca similarities, as both firms are scrutinized over blood clots
Australia has declined to purchase a vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson, because its mechanism…More