Sunday, August 15, 2021

Reuters Global Healthcare: Main Cuban oxygen plant fails amid COVID-19 surge

Main Cuban oxygen plant fails amid COVID-19 surge

Cuba's public health minister said on Sunday efforts were underway to restart the country's main oxygen factory which had broken down even as the death toll from COVID-19 on Saturday reached 98, equal to the pandemic record.

U.S. administers 356.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines - CDC

The United States has administered 356,433,665 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country as of Sunday morning and distributed 415,957,645 doses, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

Serbia authorises third shot of COVID-19 vaccine, minister says

The Serbian health authorities authorised a third dose of COVID-19 vaccines for people with compromised immune systems, health workers and anyone vaccinated at least six months ago, country's labour minister said on Sunday.

UK reports 26,750 further COVID-19 cases, 61 more deaths

Britain on Sunday reported 26,750 further cases of COVID-19 and 61 more deaths within 28 days of a positive test, according to official data.

Vietnam health ministry reports 9,580 new COVID-19 cases

Vietnam's health ministry on Sunday reported 9,580 new COVID-19 infections, exceeding more than 9,000 new cases for a fourth day running, as the Southeast Asian country battles against its worst outbreak yet.

Who is eligible for a third COVID-19 vaccine dose in the U.S.?

U.S. health officials have authorized a third dose of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) and Moderna Inc (MRNA.O) for people with compromised immune systems, based on evidence that the standard two shots offered less robust protection in such populations.

Russia reports 21,624 new COVID-19 cases, 816 deaths

Russia reported 21,624 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, including 1,954 in Moscow, taking the official national tally since the pandemic began to 6,600,836.

Australia secures 1 million more Pfizer vaccine doses from Poland

Australia has secured about 1 million additional doses of Pfizer Inc's (PFE.N) COVID-19 vaccine that will start arriving on Sunday night, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said.

Australia's New South Wales reports 415 new COVID-19 cases, near record high

New South Wales reported 415 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, down from the previous day's record 466, as Australia's most populous state entered a snap lockdown to control the spread of the Delta variant in regional towns.

All 16-, 17-year-olds in England to be offered first COVID vaccine dose by Aug. 23

All 16- and 17-year-olds in England will be offered their first COVID-19 vaccine dose by Aug. 23, according to a target set by British Health Secretary Sajid Javid.

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