In this photo illustration, a message saying “COVID-19 PCR test result has been verified, of Travel Pass app mobile application by IATA (International Air Transport Association) seen displayed on a smartphone screen in front of IATA logo. Pavlo Gonchar | LightRocket | Getty Images Italy, Iceland, Greece and Spain now allow or are opening their… Read More »
The Queensland government says it is taking smaller COVID-19 vaccine deliveries because more supplies are going directly to GPs. The state government received 41,160 doses in the week ending April 25 and 24,570 doses the following week. Health Minister Yvette D’Ath says the drop occurred because AstraZeneca doses, unsuitable for younger health workers, were returned… Read More »
A new study that found no evidence of injuries in the placentas of patients who received a COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant is another sign that the shots are safe for this population, researchers said. The study, conducted by Northwestern Medicine and published in Obstetrics & Gynecology, is believed to be the first to analyze potential… Read More »
Scepticism towards the COVID-19 vaccine is higher among people experiencing homelessness than the general population, advocates say. The Australian Alliance to End Homelessness says there are multiple barriers to receiving a vaccination for those without a roof over their head, including widespread doubt about the safety of the jab. The organisation’s chief executive David Pearson… Read More »