Joe Biden’s goal of seeing 100 million doses of coronavirus vaccine injected within his first 100 days in office is “absolutely” achievable, top US scientist Anthony Fauci said Sunday, days before he is to become the new president’s chief advisor on Covid-19.
Mali yan! Palace denies Sinovac deal not yet a done deal
Malacañang on Monday denied that the agreement with China’s Sinovac Biotech Ltd. for 25 million doses of coronavirus vaccine is not yet a done deal.
WATCH | Urong-solong: Duterte now wants to get vaccine last
President Rodrigo Duterte said he will be among the last to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Pope receives coronavirus vaccine: reports
Pope Francis, 84, was given the coronavirus vaccine on Wednesday, according to media reports.
Russia says 1.5 million vaccinated globally with Sputnik
Russia announced Monday that 1.5 million people around the world had received its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine as part of an initiative Kremlin critics have described as a geopolitical push.
Walang pilitan! Pinoys who refuse COVID vaccine to sign a waiver, says Palace
Filipinos will not be forced to take a coronavirus vaccine when one becomes available in the Philippines, according to Malacañang.
‘Puro daldal lang at hindi nagpareserba:’ Trillanes slams Duterte’s failure to secure early COVID vaccine supply
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV laid down the unfortunate scenario after the government supposedly failed to secure the country’s early supply for the vaccines.
Angara’s Christmas wish: Vaccines for all; end of pandemic
With recent breakthroughs in vaccine development, Senator Sonny Angara is hoping the coronavirus pandemic will end soon.
Russia says Sputnik V virus vaccine 95% effective
Russia said Tuesday its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine was 95 percent effective and would be cheaper and easier to store than some alternatives, as the global race heats up to develop a jab.
Trump defiant, but says of his future: ‘who knows’
Donald Trump said Friday that “time will tell” if he remains president, in a momentary slip of his unprecedented refusal to concede his election defeat and help Democrat Joe Biden prepare to take power.
Russia says Sputnik V virus vaccine 92% effective
Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine is 92 percent effective according to initial test results, its developers said on Wednesday, as Moscow races against its competitors in the West.
Thank lucky stars PH has Duterte amid coronavirus pandemic, Locsin says
The Philippines is supposedly fortunate to have President Duterte leading the nation during the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic.
UN stockpiling billion syringes for Covid-19 vaccine
The United Nations said Monday it would stockpile one billion syringes around the world by the end of 2021, to be used for the delivery of any future coronavirus vaccine.
Venezuela’s Maduro says son to join Russia’s virus vaccine trial
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Sunday his son will join trials of Sputnik V, the coronavirus vaccine which was met with caution when Russia announced it was the world’s first to be approved.
Putin, Saudi king discuss joint vaccine production: Kremlin
Saudi King Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Monday the possible joint production of a Russian coronavirus vaccine, the Kremlin said.
Russia to test coronavirus vaccine on 40,000 people
Russia said on Thursday it would start clinical trials of its controversial coronavirus vaccine next week, involving tens of thousands of people.
Diplomatic protest vs China won’t affect talks over vaccine access – Palace
Malacañang believes the filing of a diplomatic protest against China over the illegal confiscation by the Chinese Coast Guard of fish aggregating devices of Filipino fishermen in Bajo de Masinloc won’t affect the East Asian nation’s commitment to prioritize Manila’s request for access to coronavirus vaccine.
Investors pan for gold in rush for coronavirus vaccine
With the race on to find a coronavirus vaccine, the biotech sector — from an investor’s point of view — appears to be the new gold rush, promising often giddy returns, but analysts warn that the exuberance could be exaggerated.
WATCH | Duterte thanks Putin, Xi for coronavirus vaccine offer: Magbabayad kami
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday expressed his gratitude to Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping for offering to supply the Philippines with their coronavirus vaccine once available.
Bilib din sa Putin-Cee! Vietnam says looking to buy Russia virus vaccine
Vietnam’s health ministry is looking to buy a bulk order of Russia’s coronavirus vaccine, state media said on Friday, despite global scepticism over its effectiveness and safety.
WATCH | Duterte to receive Russia’s coronavirus vaccine on May 2021 – Palace
President Rodrigo Duterte may be vaccinated with a Russian coronavirus vaccine by May 1, 2021, Malacañang said Thursday.
Indonesia starts human trials of China-made virus vaccine
Indonesia on Tuesday launched human trials of a Chinese-made coronavirus vaccine with some 1,600 volunteers slated to take part in the six-month study.
Russia aims to produce ‘millions’ of vaccine doses by 2021
Russia said Monday it aims to launch mass production of a coronavirus vaccine next month and turn out “several million” doses per month by next year.
Prioritize health frontliners in coronavirus vaccine, Biazon says
Biazon said vaccinating the medical frontliners would boost their protection from the new coronavirus disease.
