Croatia records 7,315 new daily COVID-19 cases, highest since pandemic began
Croatia reported 7,315 new cases of COVID-19 in 24 hours, raising the national total to 514,850, with 50 deaths and 34,296 active cases.
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Germany reports a record 39,676 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours
Germany reports a record 39,676 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.
Israel's pandemic advisory board approves the usage of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of 5 and 11 years old
Israel's pandemic advisory board approves the usage of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of 5 and 11 years old.
Standing Committee on Vaccination recommends that people under the age of 30 should only receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine due to a higher risk of heart…
The Standing Committee on Vaccination recommends that people under the age of 30 should only receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine due to a higher risk of heart inflammation with the Moderna vaccine among younger people.
NHS staff in England to face job loss if unvaccinated from April 2022
Frontline NHS workers in England must be vaccinated by April 2022 or risk dismissal, Health Secretary Sajid Javid announced. The policy applies to those with patient contact, including care workers and ancillary staff.
Outbreak of the H5 bird flu is reported at a small poultry unit near Alcester, Warwickshire, England.
An outbreak of the H5 bird flu is reported at a small poultry unit near Alcester, Warwickshire, England. The infected birds will be culled.