The termination of the pact comes after the deal with the Brazilian government for supply of 20 million doses of the vaccine landed in controversy and attracted investigation by authorities in that country.
The WHO chief said that anyone who thinks the pandemic is over because it is over where they live is living in a fool's paradise.
The Tokyo Olympics is barely three days away. However, COVID cases continue to pop up within the Games, as the total Games-related infection toll has risen to 67. Despite the concerns, the Indians have begun training, including the boxing team.
The Tokyo Olympics is just 16 days away. However, the health safety of the participants remains uncertain amidst the prevailing pandemic. Meanwhile, a couple of workers at the Olympic Village have tested positive for COVID.
The Tokyo Olympics is well set to begin on July 23, a year after being delayed due to the pandemic. However, health safety and concerns prevail, while a rowing athlete from Serbia has tested positive for COVID-19.
Data showed that the durability of the immune response lasted through at least eight months, the US-based healthcare company said, adding that its vaccine was 85% effective and could also help prevent hospitalization and death.
Noting that the Delta variant of Covid-19 is present in nearly 100 countries as per conservative estimates, the WHO warned that the highly transmissible strain will become the dominant variant of the coronavirus globally in the coming months.
In a heartwarming gesture, British scientists who developed the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, National Health Service members and frontline medical staff received a standing ovation at Wimbledon's Centre Court.
At a Congressional hearing on Bolsonaro's handling of the pandemic, health ministry official Luis Ricardo Miranda said he had warned the President about pressure being mounted to purchase the Covaxin vaccine at an inflated price.
Warning update follows an extensive review of information and discussion by CDCās Advisory Committee.
