Tag: Health care industry
Palestinians get 60,000 vaccine doses through WHO program
JERUSALEM —
The Palestinian Authority said Wednesday it will receive...
Amazon jumps into health care with telemedicine initiative
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Amazon is making its first foray into providing health care services, announcing Wednesday that it will be offering its Amazon...
EU chief says AstraZeneca shortfalls slow vaccine campaign
BRUSSELS — The European Union's chief executive criticized Anglo-Swedish vaccine-maker AstraZeneca on Wednesday, accusing the embattled pharmaceutical company of delaying Europe's coronavirus vaccination campaign...
EU chief warns of action to protect pledged vaccine supplies
BRUSSELS — The European Union’s chief executive warned Wednesday that the EU would not hesitate to take action, including possible export restrictions, to ensure...
US prison guards refusing vaccine despite COVID-19 outbreaks
A Florida correctional officer polled his colleagues earlier this year in a private Facebook group: “Will you take the COVID-19 vaccine if offered?”
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Extent of COVID-19 vaccine waste remains largely unknown
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As millions continue to wait their turn for the COVID-19 vaccine, small but steady amounts of the precious doses have gone...
California sues major US nursing home operator over ratings
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California's attorney general and local officials sued the nation's largest senior living home operator Monday, alleging the company misled consumers on...
Canada lags in vaccinations but expects to catch up quickly
TORONTO — Canada once was hailed as a success story in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, faring much better than the United States in...
Thailand PM gets AstraZeneca jab, 1 Asian country suspends
BANGKOK — Thailand's prime minister received a shot of the COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by AstraZeneca on Tuesday, as much of Asia shrugged off concerns...
Germany postpones vaccination summit over AstraZeneca furor
BERLIN — The German government said Tuesday it will postpone a virtual summit on the country's vaccination efforts until after the European Medicines Agency...