Covid-19: Brazil states suspend AstraZeneca vaccine for pregnant women after a reported death

BRASILIA, May 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and other Brazilian states on Tuesday suspended immunization of pregnant women with the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine on the advice of the national health regulator after a reported death. The suspension was to remain in place until the health ministry establishes…

Covid-19: Indian variant found in 44 countries – WHO

GENEVA, May 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization said Wednesday that a variant of Covid-19 behind the acceleration of India’s explosive outbreak has been found in dozens of countries all over the world. The UN health agency said the B.1.617 variant of Covid-19, first found in India in October,…

US border apprehensions of undocumented migrants jump in April

WASHINGTON, May 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Apprehensions of undocumented immigrants at the US border with Mexico rose to a fresh 15-year high in April as the Biden administration failed to deter migrants, official data showed Tuesday. US Customs and Border Protection reported it had interdicted 178,622 people trying to enter the…

UN extends peace monitoring mission in Colombia

UNITED NATIONS, May 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution Tuesday extending its mission to monitor Colombia’s peace process until the end of October, and to broaden its mandate. The decision will strengthen the Special Jurisdiction of Peace (JEP), a tribunal that was created in 2017…

Death toll from Colombia protests climbs to 42: ombudsman

BOGOTA, May 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 42 people have been killed in near-daily protests against the government of Colombian President Ivan Duque since April 28, the country’s human rights ombudsman said. All but one — a member of the armed forces — were civilians, the ombudsman’s office said. The…

Covid-19: Canada’s Ontario province pauses AstraZeneca first-dose jabs

OTTAWA, May 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada’s most populous province of Ontario suspended use of the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine as a first dose, citing new data showing increased risks of blood clotting. The move followed the province of Alberta’s announcement to also stop administering the vaccine over possible supply shortages. The…

Covid-19: Amid protests, Colombian cities brace for more infections

BOGOTA, May 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Colombia’s three largest cities are bracing for an extended third peak in coronavirus cases and over-stretched intensive care units after nearly two weeks of antigovernmental protests, local authorities said.Demonstrations fueled by outrage at a now-cancelled tax plan began on April 28. Protesters’ demands have expanded…

Some 155 million people suffer from hunger in 2020 – UN

Antonio Guterres, United Nations (UN) Secretary General UNITED NATIONS, May 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 155 million people faced crisis levels of food insecurity in 2020 because of conflict, extreme weather events and economic shocks linked in part to COVID-19, an UN-partnered flagship report said on Wednesday.It’s been five years since…

Strait of Hormuz: US fires warning shots at Iranian boats in Gulf

The US Navy vessels were escorting USS Georgia, a guided-missile submarine, as it transited the Strait of Hormuz  WASHINGTON, May 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) —A US Coast Guard ship fired warning shots at Iranian boats that came close to American naval vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the Pentagon says. The Pentagon said 13…

Covid-19: Pfizer vaccine authorised by US FDA for adolescents

The Pfizer jab was already being given to people as young as 16 in the US  WASHINGTON, May 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) —The US has authorised the Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds amid a push to get the shot into more Americans’ arms. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it was “a…
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