By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora ‘ENDURING SUPPORT’. National Task Force Against Covid-19 chief implementer and vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. (4th from left) and UK Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils (5th from left) welcome the arrival of 288,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine donated by the UK to the Philippines, at the Ninoy … Continue reading
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) launched its first vaccination site at the La Salle Green Hills (LSGH) in Mandaluyong to officially start its 1-billion COVID-19 vaccine rollout for its 70,000 employees, extended workforce and their families. Present during the event are SMC president Ramon S. Ang, Senator Joel Villanueva, National Task Force (NTF) Against Covid-19 … Continue reading
By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – The Japanese government will donate doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to the Philippines, Japan Ambassador to Manila Koshikawa Kazuhiko said Tuesday. The envoy did not provide details about the number of doses that will be downloaded to Manila but assured that Tokyo will deliver the aid as … Continue reading
OVIEDO, Spain (Anadolu /PNA)– Vaccinating coronavirus patients who have received the AstraZeneca jab with the Pfizer vaccine is safe and effective, according to preliminary results from a Spanish study published Tuesday. The small clinical trial led by Spain’s Carlos III Health Institute found that mixing the vaccines could provide greater protection against the virus. The … Continue reading
Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health tweeted last night: I am sad to report tonight that we have confirmed Alberta’s first death from VITT following vaccination from the AstraZeneca #COVID19AB vaccine.My sincere condolences go out to those grieving this loss. https://t.co/rCQTQYjJnP (1/3) My apologies for sharing this sad news so late, but we’d promised to … Continue reading
Statement Ontario Confirms First Case of Rare AstraZeneca-linked Blood Clotting TORONTO — Today, Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement on the province’s first confirmed case of vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) in a patient after receiving the AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD vaccine:“We have confirmed the first case of the rare blood … Continue reading
News ReleaseAstraZeneca vaccine eligibility drops to age 40 Starting April 20, Albertans aged 40 or over will be able to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine. Participating pharmacies and Alberta Health Services will begin booking appointments for AstraZeneca vaccinations for Albertans born in 1981 or earlier. Walk-in vaccinations will be available at the walk-in clinics in Edmonton … Continue reading
News ReleaseAstraZeneca-linked blood clot confirmed in Alberta: Dr. Hinshaw Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw issued the following statement on a confirmed case of vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) in a patient after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine: “We have confirmed a case of the rare blood clot disorder known as VITT in Alberta. … Continue reading
News ReleaseUpdate 213: COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta (April 15, 5 p.m.) AstraZeneca is available to everyone aged 55 to 64, including on a walk-in basis in Calgary and Edmonton. Continue following all public health guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health-care system. Latest updates Over the last 24 hours, 1,646 new … Continue reading
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