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Indonesian President Joko Widodo has received the first shot of a Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccine after Indonesia approved it for emergency useIndonesian President Joko Widodo has received the first shot of a Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccine after Indonesia approved it for emergency use

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The change comes several days after President-elect Joe Biden said he planned to release nearly all available doses to speed protection for Americans.The change comes several days after President-elect Joe Biden said he planned to release nearly all available doses to speed protection for Americans.

Trump administration reverses stance, will no longer hold back second shots of coronavirus vaccine - The Washington Post

There are a series of terms that continue to pop up as more vaccine candidates get closer to emergency use approval.There are a series of terms that continue to pop up as more vaccine candidates get closer to emergency use approval.

COVID-19 vaccine: All the terms you need to know

We expect vaccine supply and demand to expand rapidly in coming months. We're glad Trump and Biden are now open to fast release of doses on hand.We expect vaccine supply and demand to expand rapidly in coming months. We're glad Trump and Biden are now open to fast release of doses on hand.

To speed up COVID-19 vaccinations, release second doses now

Indonesia leader gets nation's first coronavirus jabIndonesia leader gets nation's first coronavirus jab

Indonesia leader gets nation's first coronavirus jab - RFI

And the changes come amid mounting disagreements over who is to blame for the slower-than-expected rollout of the vaccine.

Trump’s abrupt shift on Covid shots may sow more chaos - POLITICO

The Trump administration said on Tuesday it is releasing millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses it had been holding back for second shots and urged states to offer them to all Americans over age 65 or with chronic health conditions. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said during a news briefing that the U.S. pace of inoculations has risen to 700,000 shots per day and is expected to rise to 1 million per day within a week to 10 days. Releasing doses that have been held back should bring the total number of doses that have been made available for use in the United States to roughly 38 million, Azar said.The Trump administration said on Tuesday it is releasing millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses it had been holding back for second shots and urged states to offer them to all Americans over age 65 or with chronic health conditions. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said during a news briefing that the U.S. pace of inoculations has risen to 700,000 shots per day and is expected to rise to 1 million per day within a week to 10 days. Releasing doses that have been held back should bring the total number of doses that have been made available for use in the United States to roughly 38 million, Azar said.

U.S. releases millions of COVID-19 doses, urges states to broaden vaccine access

In a procedure broadcast live on television, the 59-year-old leader, was inoculated at the state palace along with his health minister and several senior officials, as well as business and religious leaders.In a procedure broadcast live on television, the 59-year-old leader, was inoculated at the state palace along with his health minister and several senior officials, as well as business and religious leaders.

President Jokowi gets first coronavirus jab - Politics - The Jakarta Post

The Trump administration said it will make big changes to its COVID-19 vaccine strategy.The Trump administration said it will make big changes to its COVID-19 vaccine strategy.

COVID-19 rollout plan will change now to include more eligibility - Deseret News

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The earliest rules were aimed at immunizing the very highest-risk people—but that has now been blamed for the clunking pace of the rollout.The earliest rules were aimed at immunizing the very highest-risk people—but that has now been blamed for the clunking pace of the rollout.

U.S. to Open Vaccines Access to Age 65+ to Speed Up Sluggish Rollout

Indonesian doctors have suffered one of the world's highest death rates from the coronavirus, but that has not stopped some from voicing concerns over the vaccination campaign.Indonesian doctors have suffered one of the world's highest death rates from the coronavirus, but that has not stopped some from voicing concerns over the vaccination campaign.

Wariness in Indonesia as Chinese Sinovac COVID-19 jabs start | Reuters

The U.S. set a record Tuesday for the most COVID-19 deaths reported in one day since the start of the pandemic, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.The U.S. set a record Tuesday for the most COVID-19 deaths reported in one day since the start of the pandemic, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

United States sets record for most COVID-19 deaths reported in one day | KSL.com

Barely a month into a mass vaccination campaign to stop the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trump administration unexpectedly shifted gears Tuesday to speed the...Barely a month into a mass vaccination campaign to stop the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trump administration unexpectedly shifted gears Tuesday to speed the...

HHS announces unexpected shift to speed vaccinations; won't hold back 2nd doses - MarketWatch

Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine is 100 percent effective in preventing severe and moderate infections, 77.96 percent effective in preventing mild cases, and has an overall efficacy of 50.4 percent in Brazil’s final-stage trials.

Sinovac releases vaccine data in Brazil: 100% effective in preventing severe cases, could reduce hospitalizations by 80% - Global Times

"The administration in the states has been too narrowly focused.""The administration in the states has been too narrowly focused."

US shifts to speed COVID shots as cases and deaths rise | KOB 4

China’s effort to boost its image by providing coronavirus vaccines to the developing world suffered a setback after one of its l...China’s effort to boost its image by providing coronavirus vaccines to the developing world suffered a setback after one of its leading inoculation candidates from Sinovac Biotech turned ou...

China's Sinovac vaccine comes up short in efficacy, Brazil says | The Standard

CDC recommends state expand their pool for those eligible for the coronavirus vaccine.

CDC recommends states expand vaccines to every ages 65 and up; feds won’t hold back 2nd dose - al.com

Health and Human Services Alex Azar announced two major changes. First, the government will no longer hold back required second doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, practically doubling supply ...Health and Human Services Alex Azar announced two major changes. First, the government will no longer hold back required second doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, practically doubling supply ...

US shifts to speed vaccinations; won't hold back 2nd doses | KSTP.com

US shifts to speed vaccinations; won't hold back 2nd doses

China News: A coronavirus vaccine developed by China's Sinovac showed "general efficacy" of 50.4% in a late-stage trial in Brazil, researchers said on Tuesday, baChina News: A coronavirus vaccine developed by China's Sinovac showed "general efficacy" of 50.4% in a late-stage trial in Brazil, researchers said on Tuesday, ba

Brazil researchers report disappointing 50.4% efficacy for China's CoronaVac vaccine - Times of India

The Department of Health and Human Services is expected to announce the new guidelines at noon.The Department of Health and Human Services is expected to announce the new guidelines at noon.

Trump Administration Recommends Wider Vaccine Eligibility and Vaccinating All Over 65 | Contagion Live

All nursing home residents in Spain are expected to be vaccinated against Covid-19 this week, Health Minister Salvador Illa announced on Tuesday after the government’s weekly cabinet meeting.All nursing home residents in Spain are expected to be vaccinated against Covid-19 this week, Health Minister Salvador Illa announced on Tuesday after the government’s weekly cabinet meeting.

Spain pushes to vaccinate all nursing home residents within a week — RT World News

Starting in 2 weeks, allocation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines will be based on the percentage of doses each state has successfully administered thus far and the number of residents aged 65 or over, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar announced during a briefing today. Starting in 2 weeks, allocation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines will be based on the percentage of doses each state has successfully administered thus far and the number of residents aged 65 or over, according to HHS.

New CDC Guidance to Base State Vaccine Allocation on Administration Rates

NEWARK, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden received his second dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Monday, three weeks after getting his first one with television cameras rolling in an attempt... NEWARK, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden received his second dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Monday, three weeks after getting his first one with television cameras rolling in an attempt...

The changes appear to be a reaction to inefficient or wasteful vaccine distribution in many statesBoth Trump and Biden are changing the way the vaccine roll-out works, in response to inefficient or wasteful vaccine distribution in many states

Following Biden's lead, Trump administration rolls out new vaccine distribution guidelines | Salon.com

The Trump administration changed the course of the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out on Tuesday, advising states to distribute all available vaccines to anyone 65 years old or older. Public health officials were previously reserving a certain number of coronavirus shots to ensure that patients could get [...]The Trump administration changed the course of the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out on Tuesday, advising [...]

Trump Administration Asks States to Speed Delivery of COVID-19 Vaccines by No Longer Holding Back Second Dose

The Florida Department of Health-Lee (FDOH) and Lee County government announced Tuesday that there is enough vaccine supply to schedule about 1,800 additional appointments Thursday and Friday, Jan. 14 and 15, at the site near Southwest Florida International Airport for seniors and frontline healthcare workers. After that, there will be no FDOH-Lee vaccine supply remaining […]

FDOH and Lee County announce more vaccine reservation availability for Thursday, Friday

While its global rollout has kicked in with multiple South East Asian nations looking to expedite inoculation, uncertainty continues to swirl over its efficacy.While its global rollout has kicked in with multiple South East Asian nations looking to expedite inoculation, uncertainty continues to swirl over its efficacy.

COVID-19: China's Sinovac vaccine shows four efficacy rates, experts concerned

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a slower-than-hoped coronavirus vaccine rollout, the Trump a

US shifts to speed COVID shots as cases and deaths rise – Examiner Online

Orange County will use the Toy Story parking lot at the Disneyland Resort to stage its first mass vaccination site, the county announced last night. It will be one of many vaccination sites employed throughout the state as California looks to expand public deployment of Covid-19 vaccines beyond hospitals and nursing homes.

Disneyland Parking Lot to Stage Vaccinations

New Hampshire health officials are trying to figure out their next steps after new federal guidelines were released Tuesday calling on states to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines.New Hampshire health officials are trying to figure out their next steps after new federal guidelines were released Tuesday calling on states to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines.

NH health officials consider how to implement new federal vaccine guidance

The Chinese-developed Coronavac COVID-19 vaccine has demonstrated a 50 percent efficacy following tests in Brazil, the organization in charge of its production in the South American country said on Tuesday.

Chinese coronavirus vaccine shows 50% efficacy in Brazil

JAKARTA -- Indonesian President Joko Widodo kicked off a mass inoculation program by getting his country's first shot of China's Sinovac Biotech vacciSoutheast Asian nation is hoping to achieve herd immunity

Jokowi gets Sinovac shot to kick off Indonesia mass vaccinations - Nikkei Asia

JAKARTA: Indonesia began its coronavirus vaccination drive on Wednesday, with President Joko Widodo receiving his first shot of a Chinese-produced vaccine.JAKARTA: Indonesia began its coronavirus vaccination drive on Wednesday, with President Joko Widodo receiving his first shot of a Chinese-produced vaccine.

Indonesia starts coronavirus vaccination drive, Jokowi gets first shot

The Trump administration ordered states to use Covid-19 vaccines set aside for second doses to get the shots to more people more quickly.The Trump administration ordered states to use Covid-19 vaccines set aside for second doses to get the shots to more people more quickly.

As more COVID-19 vaccines become available, more people are asking if it's safe for pregnant women.As more COVID-19 vaccines become available, more people are asking if it's safe for pregnant women.

Pregnant women among those who have concerns about COVID-19 vaccine | Lehigh Valley Regional News | wfmz.com

Those circumstances may present challenges to what's already widely perceived as a slow rollout vaccination process in Pennsylvania.Those circumstances may present challenges to what's already widely perceived as a slow rollout vaccination process in Pennsylvania.

Pharmacies may face challenges in recruiting nurses to administer COVID-19 vaccine

As of Monday, 6,647 health care workers have come to IU Health Arnett to get their first COVID-19 vaccine, and 997 have gotten their second dose.As of Monday, 6,647 health care workers have come to IU Health Arnett to get their first COVID-19 vaccine, and 997 have gotten their second dose.

Health care workers say vaccine symptoms are worth it for protection

Disneyland California will become a "Super" point of dispensing. Essential workers and those over 70 years-old will get their shots first.Disneyland California will become a "Super" point of dispensing. Essential workers and those over 70 years-old will get their shots first.

Disneyland Resort becomes mass COVID-19 vaccination site in California - Business Insider