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CORONAVIRUS

Germany: 42 thrombosis cases after AstraZeneca vaccination

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/10/21

With the exception of seven cases, those affected were women between the ages of 20 and 63.

30 March 2021, Argentina, Buenos Aires: Shipments of the Russian Corona vaccine Sputnik V are unloaded after the arrival of a Aerolineas Argentinas plane delivering about vaccine 300,000 doses from Russia at the international airport Buenos Aires. Photo: Carol Smiljan/SOPA Images via ZUMA Wire/dpa

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

Germany set for talks with Russia on Sputnik V as calls for jab grow

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/8/21

Health Minister Jens Spahn on Thursday announced the talks about potential deliveries, after the European Commission said it would not make central contracts to order Sputnik V.

FILED - 21 January 2021, Argentina, Buenos Aires: In this image provided by Argentina's presidential office, Alberto Fernandez (L), president of Argentina, is administered the Russian anti-Corona vaccine Sputnik V. Fernandez has tested positive for coronavirus (Covid-19), he said on Friday night, 2 April 2021. Photo: Esteban Collazo/Presidencia Argentina/dpa - ACHTUNG: Nur zur redaktionellen Verwendung im Zusammenhang mit der aktuellen Berichterstattung und nur mit vollständiger Nennung des vorstehenden Credits

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VACCINATION

German state of Bavaria secures 2.5 million doses of Russian Sputnik V

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/8/21

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is currently reviewing Sputnik V for authorization in the EU.

Swedish Social Minister Lena Hallengren (L) with Prime Minister Stefan Lofven at a press conference. Photo: Twitter/@lenahallengren.

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VACCINATION

Sweden pushes back original Covid-19 vaccination target

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/3/21

There were simply not enough doses to reach the goal, said Social Minister Lena Hallengren.

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VACCINATION

Austria negotiating with Russia to buy Sputnik V vaccine

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/30/21

"When it comes to the vaccine there cannot be any big geopolitical blinkers," Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said.

HANDOUT - 28 March 2021, Venezuela, Caracas: Nicolas Maduro, president of Venezuela, holds a cross during a press conference. Maduro has offered to swap oil for COVID-19 vaccines in view of rapidly rising coronavirus numbers as well as US sanctions against the crisis-torn South American state. Photo: Jhonn Zerpa/Prensa Miraflores/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

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SANCTIONS

Venezuela's president offers to swap oil for Covid-19 vaccines

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/30/21

Due to a lack of foreign currency and numerous US sanctions, the country can hardly import food, medicine and daily necessities.

Social Security (Kela) office in the city of Espoo. Photo: © Foreigner.fi.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC IN FINLAND

Kela to compensate clients for Covid-19 vaccination travel costs

The Nomad Today 3/26/21

Clients who for health reasons are prevented from using public transportation, or it is not available, can get a reimbursement for using a taxi.

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VACCINATION

AstraZeneca says new data proves vaccine is highly effective

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/25/21

The drugmaker also noted that, according to the latest data, the vaccine was well-tolerated, and no safety concerns related to the vaccine were identified.

HANDOUT - 21 March 2021, Russia, Siberian Federal District: Russian President Vladimir Putin drives an all-terrain vehicle as he visits Taiga forest in Russia's Siberian Federal District. Photo: -/Kremlin/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

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CORONAVIRUS

Putin hides from the cameras to receive the Covid-19 vaccine

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/24/21

Many in Russia had wondered why Putin - who has posed bare-chested while horseback riding - was so camera-shy when it came to vaccinations.

Coronavirus

RUSSIA

Vladimir Putin to get his Covid-19 vaccine on Tuesday

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/22/21

According to Putin, the demand for the Sputnik V vaccine from abroad is high.

March 22, 2021, Taipei, Taiwan: Far Eastern Hospital Superintendent Mr Lin Fang-Yue (L) gets inoculation with the AstraZeneca vaccine, as Taiwan begins vaccinations at Far Eastern Hospital in Taipei..Medical workers including doctors and nurses, predominant officials and those aged 65 or above will be inoculated first across Taiwan whilst the Taiwanese vaccines remain clinical trials. (Credit Image: Daniel Tsang/SOPA Images via ZUMA Wire) Photo: Daniel Tsang/SOPA Images via ZUMA Wire/dpa.

World

PANDEMIC

Taiwan launches Covid-19 vaccination programme

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/22/21

The Prime Minister and the Minister of Health were administered their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

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PANDEMIC

EU's von der Leyen: Vaccine donations to poor countries on hold

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/21/21

The European Union is not currently in the position to directly donate coronavirus vaccines to poorer countries, said EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

18 March 2021, Berlin: Health Minister Jens Spahn speaks at the press conference on the decision of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) on the Astrazeneca vaccine. The initially suspended Astrazeneca's Corona vaccinations are to be resumed in Germany - but with a new warning. Photo: Annette Riedl/dpa

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EMA STATEMENT

AstraZeneca vaccinations to restart after EU agency deems jab safe

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/19/21

France, Italy, Latvia, Spain, Germany and Bulgaria announced they would restart vaccinations, while Sweden said it needs "a few days" to assess the report before lifting the ban.

Coronavirus

BLOOD CLOTS

EU regulator backs AstraZeneca jab, but many still suspending use

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/16/21

Fear has been spreading about the jab as more countries report incidences of blood clots in people after receiving a vaccination.

FILED - 02 March 2021, Bavaria, Munich: An employee holds a vial of AstraZeneca's Corona vaccine at the police vaccination center in Munich. Germany, France and Italy on Monday became the latest countries to temporarily suspend use of the Covid-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca over blood clot concerns, joining others in Europe including Ireland, Denmark, Norway and the Netherlands. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa

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THROMBOSIS

Germany, France, Italy, Spain also suspend AstraZeneca vaccinations

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/15/21

Health Minister Jens Spahn said Germany had recorded seven cases of thrombosis in cerebral veins among 1.6 million vaccinations with the AstraZeneca jab.

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PANDEMIC

AstraZeneca says no evidence of clot risk as more vaccinations halted

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/15/21

Officials in the Netherlands, Ireland and one region of Italy temporarily halted AstraZeneca vaccinations following reports of clotting and the death of a teacher in Italy given the Covid-19 jab.

FILED - 24 February 2021, Belgium, Brussels: European Commissioner for European Green Deal Frans Timmermans speaks during a press conference on "Building a Climate-Resilient Future - A new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change" at the EU headquarters in Brussels. Timmermans has admitted that the European Union made mistakes in devising a coronavirus vaccination strategy for member countries. Photo: Claudio Centonze/European Commission/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

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PANDEMIC

EU admits mistakes in coronavirus vaccination strategy

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/14/21

The commission has come under criticism for its hesitant approach and strategic errors in ordering vaccines.

12 March 2021, Thailand, Bangkok: A health worker prepares a dose of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine at the Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute in Nonthaburi province on the outskirts of Bangkok. Photo: Chaiwat Subprasom/SOPA Images via ZUMA Wire/dpa

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

Norway reports more bleeding problems after Astrazeneca vaccination

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/14/21

Health authorities in Norway are now asking people under 50 who received the AstraZeneca shot in the last two weeks to watch out for any side effects of bleeding, and to go to a doctor if necessary.

12 March 2021, Thailand, Bangkok: A box of the AstraZeneca vaccine is seen in a cooling refrigerator at the Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute in Nonthaburi province on the outskirts of Bangkok. Photo: Chaiwat Subprasom/SOPA Images via ZUMA Wire/dpa

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VACCINATION

Countries in Europe divided over AstraZeneca vaccine

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/12/21

Bulgaria joined the ranks of the countries to stop using it temporarily.

17 February 2021, Palestinian Territories, Rafah: A Palestinian health worker holds a pack of the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine. The Gaza Strip received its first batch of the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday. Photo: Ashraf Amra/APA Images via ZUMA Wire/dpa

Coronavirus

VACCINATION RACE

Serbia set to start production of Sputnik V vaccine in May

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/12/21

Sputnik V has performed well in tests to date and has already been purchased by some EU nations, despite the fact that EMA approval has not been given.