Athletes Must Take Their Place in The Vaccine Queue, Says World Athletics Chief Sebastian Coe
4 years ago

Athletes Must Take Their Place in The Vaccine Queue, Says World Athletics Chief Sebastian Coe

News 18  

Healthy Athletes should take their place in the COVID-19 vaccine queue behind people with more pressing needs despite events such as next year’s Olympics looking set to be highly dependent on competitors arriving free from the virus, the head of world athletics Seb Coe said on Friday. “I hope they do avail themselves of it, I certainly would if I had the opportunity in the lead up to a Games like that, but it’s very much a personal decision.” Coe, who won double Olympic gold over 1,500 metres and was the driving force behind Britain’s hosting of the 2012 Games, was confident next year’s Tokyo event, postponed from 2020, would go ahead, and said that if any country could respond to the challenge of a re-arranged Olympics it was Japan. I can’t imagine what I would have been saying if someone had knocked on my door in March 2012 and said ‘We’re not going until 2013’ – it’s an enormous challenge. “I think we should be very grateful, and I wake up grateful most days, that it’s the Japanese who are dealing with this because this is a first class organising committee.

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Olympics Sees 40-Plus COVID Cases as Global Infections Rise: WHO
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympics Sees 40-Plus COVID Cases as Global Infections Rise: WHO

Deccan Chronicle  

Geneva: More than 40 athletes at the Paris Olympics have tested positive for Covid-19, highlighting a new global rise in cases as vaccination coverage plunges, the World Health Organization said Tuesday. Data from 84 countries shows that the percentage of positive tests for SARS-CoV-2 -- the virus that causes Covid-19 disease -- "has been rising for several weeks", she told …

Olympics sees 40-plus Covid cases as global figures rise, says WHO
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympics sees 40-plus Covid cases as global figures rise, says WHO

The Hindu  

More than 40 athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics have tested positive for Covid-19 highlighting a new global rise in cases, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday. Australian medal hope Lani Pallister pulled out of the women’s 1500m freestyle after falling ill. Data from 84 countries shows that the percentage of positive tests for SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that …

Claims baselessly link COVID vaccines to athlete deaths
54 years, 11 months ago

Claims baselessly link COVID vaccines to athlete deaths

Associated Press  

CLAIM: Two researchers found that more than 1,500 athletes have suffered cardiac arrest since COVID-19 vaccinations began, compared to a previous average of 29 athletes per year, suggesting the vaccines are causing a dramatic rise in such cardiac issues. They found that prior to COVID and the COVID-19 vaccines there were roughly 29 cardiac arrests in those European sports leagues …

Explained: Why anti-COVID vaccine rhetoric is on rise after American football star’s sudden collapse on field
1 year, 11 months ago

Explained: Why anti-COVID vaccine rhetoric is on rise after American football star’s sudden collapse on field

Firstpost  

Anti-vaxxers are having a field day following footballer Damar Hamlin’s collapse during a game. Today I received this message from a former NFL player So many current & former players are scared of what this vax is doing to their friends & they’re not allowed to discuss it publicly I promised him I would be his voice But my God …

In vaccination battles, pro athletes become proxy players
2 years, 11 months ago

In vaccination battles, pro athletes become proxy players

The Independent  

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In vaccination battles, pro athletes become proxy players
2 years, 11 months ago

In vaccination battles, pro athletes become proxy players

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The pandemic-era saga of tennis star Novak Djokovic in Australia this week is but one of many: Pro athletes who have refused to be vaccinated have been put at center court in a larger contest — as famous faces who are becoming proxy players in the accelerating worldwide cultural battles over COVID jabs. “We live in a …

Former coach says Djokovic is being treated like a 'criminal': As it happened
2 years, 11 months ago

Former coach says Djokovic is being treated like a 'criminal': As it happened

ABC  

Andy Murray has said everyone needs to play their part, but he does feel for Djokovic. Commenting on the situation unfolding for the world number one, Murray told reporters: "Yeah, I mean, it's not a good situation. "Look, my feeling is that I would encourage people to get vaccinated, but yeah, I do feel like people should be able to …

Some players may have legitimate vaccine concerns: PFA chief
3 years ago

Some players may have legitimate vaccine concerns: PFA chief

The Hindu  

Professional Footballers' Association Chief Executive Maheta Molango said some players may have "legitimate concerns" in deciding not to take a COVID-19 vaccine but the PFA is trying to help them make the "right choice". The English Football League said last week that 25% of its players from 72 clubs did not intend to get vaccinated even as outbreaks forced fixtures …

Players having Covid jab is ‘socially responsible thing to do’
3 years ago

Players having Covid jab is ‘socially responsible thing to do’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston says being vaccinated against …

UEFA to launch COVID-19 vaccination campaign for players
3 years ago

UEFA to launch COVID-19 vaccination campaign for players

The Hindu  

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has urged players across Europe to get vaccinated as soon as possible against COVID-19 but said it was still a personal choice, for now. UEFA is set to launch a video aimed at players featuring doctors explaining the benefits of vaccinations. "I think that they should get vaccinated as soon as possible but I still believe, …

NBA tells players, coaches to act on booster shots
3 years, 1 month ago

NBA tells players, coaches to act on booster shots

The Hindu  

The NBA has raised the level of urgency regarding getting booster shots against the coronavirus, telling players and coaches that it is no longer advisable to wait before receiving the additional dose. Earlier in the week, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association said they were recommending the booster shots be received by those who are fully vaccinated, suggesting …

In memo, NBA tells players, coaches to act on booster shots
3 years, 1 month ago

In memo, NBA tells players, coaches to act on booster shots

Associated Press  

The NBA has raised the level of urgency regarding getting booster shots against the coronavirus, telling players and coaches that it is no longer advisable to wait before receiving the additional dose. Earlier in the week, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association said they were recommending the booster shots be received by those who are fully vaccinated, suggesting …

Vaccine mandate for USA's Beijing hopefuls
3 years, 3 months ago

Vaccine mandate for USA's Beijing hopefuls

China Daily  

File photo: Nurse Theresa Gratton administers a COVID-19 vaccination into the arm of Special Olympics athlete Ryan Leong during a vaccination clinic for Special Olympics athletes, coaches and family members at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on April 8, 2021. Team USA athletes trying to make the Winter Olympics will have to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 under a …

USOPC will require Covid-19 vaccine for all US athletes at Beijing Games
3 years, 3 months ago

USOPC will require Covid-19 vaccine for all US athletes at Beijing Games

CNN  

Reuters — The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee on Wednesday said all US athletes hoping to compete at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics will need to be vaccinated against Covid-19. “Effective Nov. 1, 2021, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee will require all USOPC staff, athletes and those utilizing USOPC facilities – including the training centers – to be …

The Latest: Crowded sport stadiums, virus combustible mix
3 years, 3 months ago

The Latest: Crowded sport stadiums, virus combustible mix

The Independent  

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Premier League players to be encouraged to take COVID-19 vaccine through government videos
3 years, 3 months ago

Premier League players to be encouraged to take COVID-19 vaccine through government videos

The Hindu  

The Premier League has teamed up with the British government to make videos that will encourage players to take the COVID-19 vaccine, British media reported on Sunday. Jonathan Van-Tam, England's deputy chief medical officer, has agreed to address concerns around the vaccine in videos that will be shared with Premier League and English Football League clubs, as well as fans. …

Vaccinated players to have fewer restrictions at Australian Open
3 years, 3 months ago

Vaccinated players to have fewer restrictions at Australian Open

The Hindu  

The sports minister for Victoria state says tennis players at January's Australian Open can expect fewer restrictions on their movements around Melbourne if they are vaccinated for COVID-19. Martin Pakula also said he was "very confident" of the first Grand Slam tournament of 2022 proceeding at Melbourne Park from January 17-30. "Whether or not it's as strict as you won't …

Vaccinated players to have fewer restrictions at Australian Open
3 years, 3 months ago

Vaccinated players to have fewer restrictions at Australian Open

India TV News  

The sports minister for Victoria state says tennis players at January's Australian Open can expect fewer restrictions on their movements around Melbourne if they are vaccinated for COVID-19. Martin Pakula also said he was "very confident" of the first Grand Slam tournament of 2022 proceeding at Melbourne Park from Jan. 17-30. "Whether or not it's as strict as you won't …

Vaccinated players will enjoy more freedom than those without Covid jab at Australian Open
3 years, 3 months ago

Vaccinated players will enjoy more freedom than those without Covid jab at Australian Open

Daily Mail  

The Australian Open has confirmed that vaccinated tennis players will enjoy more freedom than their unvaccinated peer group when the next Grand Slam happens early next year. The Australian Open will take place in January rather than February as it did this year Craig Tiley, the tournament director, told the Controllable The Controllables podcast that while all the plans are …

Murray urges fellow players to get vaccinated
3 years, 3 months ago

Murray urges fellow players to get vaccinated

The Hindu  

Andy Murray said receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is about looking out for the health of the "wider public" and he hoped tennis players who were reluctant to get the jab would come around to seeing its many upsides. Murray's comments come ahead of the start of the US Open in New York next week, where organizers on Friday said fans …

US Open players don’t need COVID shots; about half have them
3 years, 3 months ago

US Open players don’t need COVID shots; about half have them

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — When Andy Murray sat in the U.S. Open’s main interview room for a pre-tournament news conference Saturday, the moderator informed the 2012 champion he was allowed to remove the sort of light blue medical mask that has become so ubiquitous during the coronavirus pandemic. I’m hoping that more players choose to have it in the coming months.” …

The Tokyo Olympics will take place in a coronavirus bubble, but weak points are already on display
3 years, 5 months ago

The Tokyo Olympics will take place in a coronavirus bubble, but weak points are already on display

ABC  

The arrival of fresh-faced young athletes at Narita Airport was meant to be a turning point for these delayed and pandemic-tainted Tokyo Olympic Games. They also negotiated with local officials to let buses of Australian athletes head straight to the village, rather than idle outside the airport until the whole team was cleared to leave. The Australian Olympic Committee's protocols …

Two Athletes Test Positive for Covid-19 in Olympic Village: Officials
3 years, 5 months ago

Two Athletes Test Positive for Covid-19 in Olympic Village: Officials

News 18  

Two athletes have tested positive for the coronavirus in the Tokyo Olympic Village after a team colleague was also infected, officials said on Sunday, raising fears of a cluster just days before the opening ceremony. The Olympic Village, a complex of apartments and dining areas in Tokyo, will house 6,700 athletes and officials at its peak when the delayed 2020 …

Firstpost Explains: Safety measures, COVID-19 outbreak — how organisers plan to hold Tokyo Olympics 2020 amid pandemic
3 years, 5 months ago

Firstpost Explains: Safety measures, COVID-19 outbreak — how organisers plan to hold Tokyo Olympics 2020 amid pandemic

Firstpost  

Some answers to look at ways Tokyo Olympics organisers will try to prevent infections among thousans of athletes. Tokyo: Tokyo’s Olympics will be like no other Games, with the spectre of coronavirus hanging over every part of the event, and organisers determined to prevent an outbreak. Here’s a look at some of the ways they’ll try to prevent infections among …

Pro athletes and leagues are at odds over vaccines, much like the rest of America
3 years, 5 months ago

Pro athletes and leagues are at odds over vaccines, much like the rest of America

CNN  

CNN — Professional athletes have shown over the past few years they are not afraid to speak out on their beliefs. “I may die of covid, but I’d rather die actually living,” Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley said June 18 in a series of tweets questioning the vaccine. “A lot of other NFL players hold my position as well …

Health Ministry asks states to identify dedicated COVID-19 vaccination centres for Olympic-bound athletes
3 years, 6 months ago

Health Ministry asks states to identify dedicated COVID-19 vaccination centres for Olympic-bound athletes

The Hindu  

State governments and union territories, on Tuesday, were asked to identify dedicated COVID-19 vaccination centres for the Tokyo Olympics-bound Indian contingent. The Indian Olympic Association has said that the country is likely to send 190-odd members, including over 120 athletes, to the quadrennial showpiece, which opens on July 23. "The athletes, coaches, support staff and delegate members for Olympics need …

IOC pushes for more vaccinations of Tokyo-bound athletes
3 years, 6 months ago

IOC pushes for more vaccinations of Tokyo-bound athletes

The Hindu  

Around 80 per cent of athletes qualified for the Tokyo Olympics have already been vaccinated against COVID-19, with the International Olympic Committee pushing to raise that number with just over a month to go before the start of the Games. The Japanese capital is set to host the once-postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics from July 23, amid concerns that the global …

Tokyo Olympics: IOC tries to reassure athletes over Covid-19 waiver
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: IOC tries to reassure athletes over Covid-19 waiver

The Hindu  

IOC has told the Olympic athletes that signing a waiver releasing Tokyo organisers from liability for COVID-19 issues was “standard practice” for major sports events. The issue was raised when IOC president Thomas Bach took questions to cap a two-day online conference hosted by the official Olympic commission representing athletes. “I know this is a concern for a number of …

South Africa to vaccinate athletes ahead of Tokyo Olympic games
3 years, 6 months ago

South Africa to vaccinate athletes ahead of Tokyo Olympic games

The Hindu  

South African athletes due to participate in this year's Tokyo Olympics will receive COVID-19 shots during a vaccination rollout that has so far prioritised the elderly and frontline workers, the country's medicine authority said on Tuesday. READ: In a statement, the South African Medical Research Council said it had been granted permission by the Health Product Regulatory Authority to make …

COVID-19 booster shots ‘not necessarily’ needed this fall, Fauci says
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 booster shots ‘not necessarily’ needed this fall, Fauci says

LA Times  

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, says people vaccinated against COVID-19 won’t necessarily need booster shots this fall. Vaccinated Americans would “not necessarily” need to get booster shots this fall for further protection from COVID-19, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday. Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, told CBS “This Morning” that scientists …

Japanese towns abandon plans to host Olympics athletes amid COVID surge
3 years, 7 months ago

Japanese towns abandon plans to host Olympics athletes amid COVID surge

The Hindu  

Dozens of Japanese towns have abandoned plans to accept overseas athletes competing in the Olympics from July due to concerns about inadequate resources amid a fourth wave of coronavirus infections, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Thursday. Of 528 towns registered to welcome international competitors, about 40 have decided not to accept athletes for training camps and cultural exchanges before the …

Australia begins vaccination for athletes ahead of Tokyo Games
3 years, 7 months ago

Australia begins vaccination for athletes ahead of Tokyo Games

The Hindu  

Australia started administering COVID-19 vaccines to athletes around the country on Monday to give them "comfort and certainty" for their final preparations for the Tokyo Olympics. READ: "It's a huge weight off your shoulders to be able to have access to this vaccine," said Campbell, who won back-to-back freestyle relay gold medals at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. "It's a …

Canadian athletes to have vaccine access before Tokyo Games
3 years, 7 months ago

Canadian athletes to have vaccine access before Tokyo Games

The Hindu  

All Canadian athletes competing at this year's Tokyo Olympics will have access to COVID-19 vaccines before they head to the global event, the Canadian Olympic Committee's chief medical officer said on Friday. COC Chief Medical Officer Mike Wilkinson said the pace of Canada's vaccine rollout will allow the Tokyo-bound delegation to be vaccinated on time without jumping any queues. by …

NFL modifies COVID-19 protocols for vaccinated people
3 years, 8 months ago

NFL modifies COVID-19 protocols for vaccinated people

Associated Press  

The NFL is modifying COVID-19 protocols for all personnel who have been fully vaccinated. In a memo sent by Commissioner Roger Goodell to the 32 clubs Friday and obtained by The Associated Press, he cited the “advice of our medical and scientific experts” for the agreement to modify protocols to ”reflect the reduced risk of infection and transmission for fully …

Athletes likely to be vaccinated before Tokyo Olympics, says Team GB
3 years, 8 months ago

Athletes likely to be vaccinated before Tokyo Olympics, says Team GB

The Hindu  

British athletes are likely to have COVID-19 jabs before heading to Tokyo for the Olympics and none has expressed any opposition to vaccination, Team GB head Mark England said on Thursday. The British Olympic Association said in January athletes would not jump the queue over health workers, the elderly and vulnerable but the pace of Britain's vaccination programme has changed …

No athletes have requested pre-Olympic vaccinations yet, says Tokyo 2020
3 years, 8 months ago

No athletes have requested pre-Olympic vaccinations yet, says Tokyo 2020

The Hindu  

Tokyo 2020 organising committee said on Tuesday that they received no request from athletes to vaccinate them before the opening of the Olympic games. Seiko Hashimoto, President of Tokyo 2020 organizing committee said while there are voices of whether the Olympics can go on or not, she and the organising committee will be more thorough in planning a Tokyo games …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Australia likely to prioritise vaccination for Games-bound athletes
3 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Australia likely to prioritise vaccination for Games-bound athletes

Firstpost  

Earlier this month, the government in Canberra joined a growing number of countries halting the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine for younger people over fears it can cause serious blood clots. Sydney: Australia are considering allowing their hundreds of Olympic athletes and support staff to jump the queue and get the coronavirus vaccine before heading to the Tokyo Games, a …

CONMEBOL to receive 50,000 doses of vaccine
3 years, 8 months ago

CONMEBOL to receive 50,000 doses of vaccine

The Hindu  

Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac will donate 50,000 doses of its COVID-19 vaccine to South American football confederation CONMEBOL in a bid to protect players for upcoming tournaments. “This is a huge step forward to beat the COVID-19 pandemic, but it doesn’t mean that we will in any way relax,” CONMEBOL president Alejandro Domínguez said in a statement. Uruguay President Luis …

Japan’s big Olympics gamble as covid-19 cases rise
3 years, 8 months ago

Japan’s big Olympics gamble as covid-19 cases rise

Live Mint  

Japan has announced not currently looking to prioritise covid-19 vaccines for Olympic athletes, dismissing a media report that sparked a social media outcry since the country's inoculations are trailing other major economies. A Kyodo news agency report, citing government officials, said Japan has begun looking into the possibility of ensuring its Olympic and Paralympic athletes are all vaccinated by the …

Japan Olympic adviser urges COVID-19 vaccine option for athletes
3 years, 8 months ago

Japan Olympic adviser urges COVID-19 vaccine option for athletes

The Hindu  

A health adviser to Japan's Olympic committee said on Tuesday athletes should have the option of getting COVID-19 vaccines, days after public outcry led the government to deny it was making them a priority. Okabe is an infectious disease expert who helped guide Japan's response to the H1N1 outbreak in 2009 and advises on its COVID-19 response. "I think the …

ATP updates protocols to add incentives for taking COVID-19 vaccine
3 years, 8 months ago

ATP updates protocols to add incentives for taking COVID-19 vaccine

The Hindu  

Tennis players who have completed COVID-19 vaccination would no longer be considered as close contacts of anyone testing positive for the virus, according to new protocols put in place for tournaments by the men's governing body ATP. Both the ATP and the women's WTA said it recommended players accept vaccine shots when available after some at the Miami Open this …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: IOA working with AIIMS authorities to vaccinate Games-bound athletes
3 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: IOA working with AIIMS authorities to vaccinate Games-bound athletes

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Concerned at the increasing number of athletes contracting COVID-19 at top training centres, the Indian Olympic Association has asked the authorities to expedite the process to get the Olympic-bound athletes get vaccinated soon at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Mehta had in February written to Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, requesting him to consider vaccinating the …

IOA working with AIIMS authorities to vaccinate Olympic-bound athletes
3 years, 8 months ago

IOA working with AIIMS authorities to vaccinate Olympic-bound athletes

The Hindu  

Concerned at the increasing number of athletes contracting COVID-19 at top training centres, the Indian Olympic Association has asked the authorities to expedite the process to get the Olympic-bound athletes get vaccinated soon at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences here. Mehta is also writing to the World Anti-Doping Agency regarding this plan to vaccinate the Olympic-bound athletes on …

WTA to 'educate' players over Covid vaccine after big names voiced their concerns
3 years, 8 months ago

WTA to 'educate' players over Covid vaccine after big names voiced their concerns

Daily Mail  

The world's leading tennis players will be urged to take a Covid vaccine by their governing body - despite many having misgivings about receiving one. Elina Svitolina and Aryna Sabalenka voiced their concerns at this week's Miami Open Some of the men also have concerns about taking the vaccine, notably Novak Djokovic. At this week's Miami Open top 10 players …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Four months from Games, sports ministry awaits health ministry's nod on vaccinating athletes
3 years, 9 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Four months from Games, sports ministry awaits health ministry's nod on vaccinating athletes

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Last week, star wrestler Bajrang Punia revealed that he has taken the first jab of COVID-19 vaccine, making him one of the first active Indian athletes to do so. The 65-kg freestyle grappler, a fine medal prospect at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, did not reveal when and where he took the vaccine but urged fellow athletes to take …

Minister 'to use Premier League footballers to encourage under-30s to get Covid vaccines'
3 years, 9 months ago

Minister 'to use Premier League footballers to encourage under-30s to get Covid vaccines'

Daily Mail  

Premier League footballers will be used in a PR blitz to encourage young Britons to get vaccinated against Covid, it was claimed today. Premier League champions have been asked to help encourage younger Britons to get the Covid vaccine. The NHS 'blueprint' for fighting the dual epidemics of Covid and disinformation includes the following: Healthcare workers sent into communities to …

PGA Tour will test for COVID-19 for ‘foreseeable future’ - Monahan
3 years, 9 months ago

PGA Tour will test for COVID-19 for ‘foreseeable future’ - Monahan

The Hindu  

The PGA Tour will continue testing players for COVID-19 for the "foreseeable future" and until a high percentage of competitors are vaccinated, Commissioner Jay Monahan said on Tuesday. There is no mandate in place requiring PGA Tour players to be vaccinated but Monahan said players are eager to be inoculated against COVID-19. Strongest field of the year Last year's Players …

Doctor: I’m worried the Olympics can’t be made safe against Covid
3 years, 9 months ago

Doctor: I’m worried the Olympics can’t be made safe against Covid

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Megan Ranney, MD, MPH, is an associate professor of emergency medicine, co-founder of Get Us PPE and a CNN medical analyst. CNN — On February 3, the International Olympics Committee released a playbook describing the measures to be taken to protect staff, athletes and communities from SARS-CoV-2 in the rescheduled 2021 Tokyo Summer Games, set to begin in …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Japan begins COVID-19 vaccination drive amid Summer Games worries
3 years, 10 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Japan begins COVID-19 vaccination drive amid Summer Games worries

Firstpost  

The fate of the Tokyo Olympics and the billions of dollars at stake should the Games fail, makes Japan’s vaccine campaign crucial. Japanese officials are also well aware that China, which has had success eradicating the virus, will host next year’s Winter Olympics, something that heightens the desire to make the Tokyo Games happen. A big problem as the vaccines …

Japan finally starts Covid-19 vaccinations with eye on Olympics
3 years, 10 months ago

Japan finally starts Covid-19 vaccinations with eye on Olympics

India Today  

Japan launched its coronavirus vaccination campaign Wednesday, months after other major economies started giving shots and amid questions about whether the drive would reach enough people quickly enough to save a Summer Olympics already delayed by the pandemic. Hanging over the rollout of the vaccines — which will go first to medical workers, then the elderly and vulnerable, and then, …

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