The United States on Wednesday announced an agreement with Merck to buy 1.7 million courses of an experimental antiviral pill against Covid-19.
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Spain opens borders to all vaccinated travellers
Spain jumpstarted its summer tourism season on Monday by welcoming vaccinated visitors from most countries as well as European tourists who can prove they are not infected with coronavirus.
US to give free haircuts and beer to boost Covid vaccination rate
“That’s right: get a shot, have a beer,” President Joe Biden said in a speech announcing the campaign to meet his Independence Day target.
France to offer Covid-19 vaccines to 12-18 age group from June 15
France will start offering Covid-19 vaccines to everyone between 12 and 18 on June 15, President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday.
Algeria begins reopening borders after 14-month pandemic closure
After a 14-month suspension amid the coronavirus pandemic, Algeria is reopening its airspace and allowing flights to and from a handful of countries.
European Union to launch Covid-19 recovery plan in June
EU countries will be able to launch the bloc’s coronavirus recovery plan in June after all 27 members approved the scheme, the European Council announced Monday.
Copa America taken from Argentina due to Covid, moved to Brazil
South America’s largest football tournament, the Copa America, was moved Monday to Brazil, bracing for a third coronavirus wave, after Argentina was stripped of hosting duties due to its own pandemic surge.
Boris Johnson urges G7 to agree on Covid-19 vaccine passports
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants the upcoming Group of Seven summit to reach agreement on Covid-19 vaccine passports and to open talks on a “world treaty” to prepare for future pandemics.
Malaysia announces national lockdown to battle virus surge
Malaysia announced it will impose a nationwide lockdown for the first time in over a year as it battles a rapidly escalating coronavirus outbreak.
EU drug regulator approves Pfizer vaccine for children aged 12-15
The EU’s drug watchdog has approved the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus jab for 12- to 15-year-olds, the first vaccine to get the green light for children in the bloc.