PHF criticises government’s COVID-19 vaccine procurement plans
The Progressive Health Forum (PHF) has warned that the fact that government only plans to procure a
COVID-19 vaccines have good safety profile: Virologist
Government advisor virologist Professor Barry Schoub says COVID-19 vaccines should give immunity for
Government displayed gross incompetence over its handling of COVID-19 vaccine: Cosatu
Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) says government has displayed gross incompetence
Romney floats sweeping vaccine plan as US nears 20 million COVID-19 cases
Senator Mitt Romney on Friday urged the US government to immediately enlist veterinarians, combat
FACTBOX: Latest on worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Several countries welcomed 2021 amid stringent coronavirus restrictions as the world looked to move
Pfizer, US strike 100 million COVID-19 vaccine deal with 70 million due by June
The US government will pay Pfizer Inc nearly $2 billion for 100 million additional doses of its
Regulator clears way for use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Europe
Europe’s medicines regulator on Monday approved the use of the COVID-19 vaccine jointly developed by
SACP calls on WHO to ensure equal distribution of COVID-19 vaccines
The South African Communist Party has called on the World Health Organisation to ensure the equal
36% of South Africans would avoid getting vaccinated against COVID-19: Survey
Thirty six percent of South Africans would avoid getting vaccinated against COVID-19. That’s
US FDA authorises Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The US Food and Drug Administration said it authorised the use of Pfizer Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine on
US readies vaccine rollout with deaths rising by 3,000 per day
US officials prepared on Friday for the most ambitious vaccination campaign in decades as regulators
Health Department ‘concerned’ about COVID-19 positivity rate as 2080 new cases are reported
South Africa has registered 2 080 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the last reporting period
First Americans could get COVID-19 vaccine by December 11, top health official says
The first Americans could receive a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as Dec. 11, the chief scientific
Pfizer ends COVID-19 trial with 95% efficacy
Final results from Pfizer Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine trial showed its shot had a 95% success rate and
US states race to buy ultra cold vaccine freezers, fueling supply worries
U.S. states, cities, and hospitals are scrambling to buy ultra-cold freezers that can safely store
Govt in consultation with pharmaceutical companies on COVID-19 vaccine
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is in consultation with several international
COVID vaccine deliveries on ice as AstraZeneca awaits trial data
A summer dip in UK coronavirus infections has pushed back test results for AstraZenca’s potential
Israel starts human trials of COVID-19 vaccine as schools slowly reopen
Israel began human trials on Sunday for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate which, if successful, could
China says WHO gave blessing for coronavirus vaccine emergency use programme
The World Health Organization gave China its support and understanding to start administering
Australia expects to receive AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine within months
Australia expects to receive its first batches of a potential COVID-19 vaccine in January, Prime