COVID-19 vaccination in Africa
5,643 persons inoculated anti-COVID in past 24 hrs
As many as 5,643 doses of Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccine have been administered in the last 24 hours, of which 3,406 are the first dose and 2,237 the second dose, according to a report released Sunday by the National Committee of Coordination Activities against COVID-19 (CNCAV).
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Over 90% of COVID cases in Turkey are Delta variant: Minister
The Delta variant of the novel coronavirus now accounts for over 90% of cases in Turkey, the country's health minister said on Aug. 20.
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In a press conference, Fahrettin Koca pointed out that people had become more mobile while complying less with precautions against infection, causing an increase in the number of cases.
As many as 13,234 people get the Covid shot in past 24 hours
As many as 13,234 people have received the coronavirus jab with either the Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca or Johnson&Johnson vaccine in the past 24 hours, the National COVID Vaccination Coordination Committee (CNCAV) informs on Friday. As many as 9,305 people were given the priming shot and 3,929 received the booster shot.
Turkey to impose mandatory PCR tests for some sectors
Turkey will begin requiring negative COVID-19 test results and proofs of vaccination for some sectors, including from teachers as schools reopen next month and for domestic travel.
The government announced a set of new rules late on Aug. 19 as the country fights the coronavirus pandemic with a strategy focusing on its vaccination program.
12,996 people vaccinated against COVID in last 24 hours
As many as 12,996 vaccine doses from Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson&Johnson were administered in the last 24 hours, of which 9,316 represent the first dose, and 3,650 the second dose, according to a briefing released on Thursday by Romania's National COVID-19 Vaccination Coordination Committee (CNCAV).
Health minister urges third dose of virus vaccine
A third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine offers better protection against the coronavirus, Turkey's Health Minister Fahrettin Koca has said, urging people to get the booster shot.
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13,961 people vaccinated against COVID in last 24 hours
As many as 13,961 vaccine doses from Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson&Johnson were administered in the last 24 hours, of which 9,808 represent the first dose, and 4,153 the second dose, according to a briefing released on Wednesday by Romania's National COVID-19 Vaccination Coordination Committee (CNCAV).
Daily death toll from virus on the rise despite vaccinations
The daily death toll from COVID-19 continues to rise in Turkey, even though the country has ramped up its vaccination drive.
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Around 1 million doses of the coronavirus jabs have been administered daily over the past couple of weeks, but, the death toll keeps rising.
13,444 people vaccinated against COVID in last 24 hours
As many as 13,444 vaccine doses from Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson&Johnson were administered in the last 24 hours, of which 9,161 represent the first dose, and 4,283 the second dose, according to a briefing sent on Tuesday by Romania's National COVID-19 Vaccination Coordination Committee (CNCAV).
Nearly 200 coronavirus infections confirmed on Thursday
Ljubljana – A total of 199 coronavirus infections were confirmed in Slovenia on Thursday in 1,841 PCR tests for a positivity rate of 10.8%. The cumulative 14-day incidence per 100,000 residents continued to steadily increase, standing at 92, up by four on the day before, show fresh data by the National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ).