London [UK], February 22 (ANI): More than 17.5 million people in the United Kingdom or more than 1 in 3 adults have now had their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and the country aims to offer a jab to every adult by the end of July, said UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday (local time).
Washington [US], February 22 (ANI): After visiting the Pfizer manufacturing plant in Michigan, US President Joe Biden on Sunday (local time) thanked the company's workers for their tireless efforts and said because of their hard work Americans are going to beat COVID-19.
Kathmandu [Nepal], February 21 (ANI): Nepal has expedited preparations to start inoculating elderly and most vulnerable age groups from next month as it received a batch of COVID-19 vaccines purchased from India.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 21 (ANI): The Union Budget 2021-22 is about the role of government as a facilitator and the private sector as a key driver of economic growth, without which the country would be losing a big opportunity, said Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharama
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): A consignment of Indian-made vaccines arrived in Serbia on Sunday under the Vaccine Maitri initiative, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar adding that it buttressed the Indian-bond with Belgrade.
Paris [France], February 21 (ANI): The French state agency responsible for tackling sectarian movements, MIVILUDES on Saturday raised an alarm over the "very worrying" development of the rise of QAnon, the conspiracist movement, in the country, reported France 24.
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], February 21 (ANI/Xinhua): Malaysia received its first batch of COVID-19 vaccines on Sunday, boosting its capability in the fight against the pandemic.
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Pune-based Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla requested the countries to 'be patient' as they await the Covishield supplies, adding that SII is trying to maintain a balance between the needs of India and the world.
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 21 (ANI): Israel on Friday agreed to inoculate 100,000 Palestinians who regularly cross into Israel to work, reported The Washington Post citing Mai al-Kaila, Palestinian Health Minister.
Canberra [Australia], February 21 (ANI/Xinhua): Prime Minister Scott Morrison has become one of the first Australians to receive a coronavirus vaccine.