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Netherlands stops AstraZeneca vaccine, Chile vaccination champion & other global Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Denmark suspends AstraZeneca shot on blood clot concerns, EU regulator says no evidence found

A batch of AstraZeneca's Covid vaccine has been suspended for 2 weeks over safety concerns. But pharma giant says peer-reviewed data confirms 'the vaccine is generally well tolerated'.

India ‘pharmacy to world’ but sector is fragmented, unorganised — foreign firms’ lobby says

Report highlights loopholes in distribution chain of pharma products, but also stresses on India’s important role in ‘promoting local and global health goals’.

Qatar approves emergency use of Moderna shot, Hong Kong to ease restrictions & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Mexico’s ‘disastrous’ vaccination launch, UK variant spreads through US & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

AstraZeneca vaccine works against UK strain of Covid too, study reveals

AstraZeneca expressed confidence that the vaccine would offer protection against serious cases because it created neutralising antibodies similar to those of other coronavirus vaccines.

AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccine shows limited efficacy against South Africa variant

The study, with a relatively small sample size of more than 2,000 individuals, hasn’t yet been peer-reviewed and is due to be published Monday.

Serum Institute, UNICEF sign pact for supply of 1.1 billion doses of AstraZeneca, Novavax

UNICEF will have access to these vaccines for around 100 countries, for approximately USD 3 a dose for the low- and lower middle-income countries.

AstraZeneca to deliver 9 million more Covid vaccine doses to EU

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker would start deliveries one week earlier than scheduled and expand its manufacturing.

EU in ‘damage control’ mode, plans to restrict exports of Covid vaccine

The bloc asked vaccine makers including AstraZeneca to obtain prior authorisation before sending shots manufactured in the bloc to other countries.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?