Now playing Next Germany COVID-19 booster shots already underway in several countries Some countries are starting to offer a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for the most vulnerable, in an attempt to combat the spread of the Delta variant. 03/08/2021
Now playing Next Germany Germany to offer COVID-19 shots for all kids over 12 So far, the country’s standing committee on vaccination has been reluctant to give the go-ahead for all youngsters and only explicitly recommended the vaccination for the age group between 12 and 16 if they suffer from certain chronic illnesses. 02/08/2021
Now playing Next Health news Pfizer and Moderna hike COVID vaccine prices amid variant fears The Pfizer vaccine rises from €15.50 to €19.50. The price of Moderna's vaccine will increase from €19 to €21.50. 02/08/2021
Now playing Next Russia Russia approves testing combination of Sputnik & AstraZeneca vaccines Russia’s health officials have given a go-ahead to test a combination of the Oxford-AstraZeneca and the Sputnik V vaccines. 27/07/2021
Now playing Next world news European Medicines Agency first to approve Moderna jab for children It is the first time the vaccine has been authorised for people aged under 18. 23/07/2021
Now playing Next world news Two doses of vaccine needed to protect against Delta variant, says EMA The European Medicines Agency says two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are needed to protect against the more contagious Delta variant. 14/07/2021
Now playing Next Travel News These are the 4 countries offering COVID-19 vaccines to tourists Countries outside Europe are planning to reconnect with tourists by offering them the COVID-19 vaccine as a perk of their stay. 14/07/2021
Now playing Next world news WHO calls on the West to donate extra vaccines to poor countries World Health Organization officials want rich countries to give their extra coronavirus vaccine doses to poor countries that haven’t yet immunised their populations, rather than using them as boosters. 12/07/2021
Now playing Next world news EU now has enough COVID-19 jabs to fully vaccinate 70% of adults The Commission chief said in a statement that some 500 million doses will have been distributed to the 27 member states by Sunday. 10/07/2021
Now playing Next India India's COVID-19 death toll passes 400,000; experts say it's higher Experts believe India's reported deaths and infections are massive undercounts. They say an untold number of people died during the April and May surge outside of hospitals and before they could be tested for the virus. 02/07/2021
Now playing Next Travel News The EU's COVID Certificate goes live today but how does it work? Get up to speed on the EUDCC as it officially launches today. 01/07/2021
Now playing Next Europe News EU says it is on target to vaccinate 70% of population by end of July In Belgium and Malta, 71% of the population have already received one jab, but in Bulgaria, that figure is just 16%. 28/06/2021
Now playing Next USA CDC: COVID-19 vaccines beneficial despite rare heart inflammation U.S. health officials are strengthening cautions about a rare side effect of some COVID-19 vaccines — chest pain and heart inflammation, mostly seen in teenagers and young adults 24/06/2021
Now playing Next Germany Merkel takes Moderna as second COVID jab after first AstraZeneca dose The German Chancellor's office confirmed that Merkel was given an injection of the Moderna vaccine on Tuesday, having received a first dose of AstraZeneca in April. 22/06/2021
Now playing Next Travel News Which countries are using the EU's COVID travel pass? All EU member states are expected to have signed up by July to ensure seamless COVID-free travel across the continent. 16/06/2021
Now playing Next France France reopens restaurants, bars and borders as COVID-19 rules ease France has implemented a traffic light system for travel, with the colour of a country determining rules for entry. 09/06/2021
Now playing Next Slovakia Slovakia is second EU country to roll out Russia's Sputnik V COVID jab Slovakia has 200,000 doses of the Russian-made vaccine at its disposal after a tumultuous few months in which a secret deal to purchase 2 million doses triggered a political crisis in the country. 07/06/2021