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Guatemala: 2 Million COVID Vaccine Doses to Expire by the End of June; Here’s Why

Guatemala: More Than 2 Million COVID Vaccine Doses to Expire by the End of June; Here's Why

Millions of COVID vaccines will expire by the end of June in Guatemala, as the country continues to face issues regarding COVID-19.

Pres. Joe Biden Directs Defense Department to Plan Mandatory COVID Vaccine Among Military Members

Jul 30, 2021 01:56 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

President Joe Biden directed the Department of Defense to look into "how and when" to mandate the COVID vaccine for military members.

Pres. Joe Biden Considers Requiring COVID Vaccines Among Federal Employees

Jul 27, 2021 08:31 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

President Joe Biden said that his administration considers making the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory among federal employees.

Ex-White House Spokesperson Sarah Huckabee Sanders Slams Pres. Joe Biden, Other Top Officials for 'Misjudging' the 'Trump Vaccine'

Jul 26, 2021 01:06 AM EDT By Josh Rockwell

Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders slammed President Joe Biden and other officials for misjudging the "Trump vaccine."

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Offers Vacation Incentives to Further Promote COVID Vaccinations

Jun 15, 2021 02:49 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

California Governor Gavin Newsom offered travel incentives to entice more COVID vaccine takers in the state, a day before the state's reopening.

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro Fined After Breaking COVID Mandates

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Fined After Breaking COVID Mandates

May 22, 2021 10:27 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was fined after not abiding by the COVID health mandate of a state in Brazil.

Montana to Give Vaccines on Canadian Truck Drivers

Montana Gives Vaccines on Canadian Truck Drivers

May 11, 2021 02:44 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Montana signed a partnership with Alberta stating that the U.S. state will give vaccines to Canadian truck drivers.

Time to be “Liberal” on Masks: Says Fauci as Vaccinations Rise

Time to Be “Liberal” on Masks: Says Fauci as Vaccines Rise

May 10, 2021 01:57 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Fauci agreed on getting "more liberal" on indoor masks mandate, as vaccine rates among Americans continue to rise.

Brazil Approves Sinovac and AstraZeneca Shots, Begins Vaccinations

Jan 19, 2021 03:35 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

With Sinovac and AstraZeneca vaccines' approval for emergency use, Brazil has started its nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign.

COVID-19 Human Trials: Updates of Companies Working on Vaccines

Apr 10, 2020 07:30 AM EDT By Neil P.

In the past weeks, pharmaceutical and biotech companies have aimed to develop COVID-19 vaccines, which are now scheduled for human trials. Read on to find out how far each company has gone.

National Immunization Awareness Month to Underline Importance of Vaccines for Infants, Elderly

Jul 30, 2015 05:00 AM EDT By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

Ensuring a healthy future for infants, preteens, adults and the elderly is a matter of receiving timely vaccinations, to protect the population against dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases and viruses, such as the flu, measles and pneumonia.