UK faces calls for ‘Plan B’ with COVID-19 cases high and rising; scientists blame waning vaccine immunity
• 3 years agoStudies have suggested that vaccines’ protection gradually wanes over time. Millions of people in Britain are being offered booster shots, but critics say the program is moving too slowly
India doesn't have numbers needed for reopening as vaccinated population is small, says top virologist
• 3 years agoVirologist Dr W. Ian Lipkin said, ''There are variants, already circulating, don't have names. Will they be more capable of transmission? We don't know.
Over 77 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India so far, says Union Health Ministry
Nandini Paul • 3 years agoAccording to a 7 pm provisional report by the ministry, 58,21,13,634 beneficiaries have been vaccinated for the first dose and 18,96,22,772 beneficiaries for the second dose
More than 50% of Japan's population fully vaccinated; restrictions may be eased around November
• 3 years agoJapan has extended the ongoing state of emergency in Tokyo and 18 other areas until 30 September
You can get COVID-19 after getting the vaccine but you won't get as sick
• 4 years agoVaccinated people who develop COVID-19 will likely have a lower viral load than unvaccinated people, meaning they’re less likely to spread the virus.
Why you should get a COVID-19 vaccine, even after you’ve recovered from coronavirus?
• 4 years agoNot everyone develops immunity after the infection - nine percent didn't have detectable antibodies, seven percent didn't have T cells that recognize the virus.