Rich nations like France and Japan have given at least one dose to over 75 percent of their populations; in South Africa, only a quarter of population has been vaccinated.

US president makes fresh appeal for Americans to get vaccinated, urges return of indoor masking to help slow any spread of Omicron

TV report says younger children have been getting COVID shots at double the rate, during the first week they were offered

More gradual spread means more time to get kids immunized and to source special supplies if necessary, like vaccines adapted for Omicron and antibody cocktails for treatment

The ECD notes 'considerable uncertainty related to transmissibility, vaccine effectiveness, risk for reinfections and other properties'

Leaders weigh tighter restrictions as surging cases and coming winter threaten to undo hard-won gains

Decision by body's regulator comes days after Israel rolls out the shots for children

Nitzan Horowitz urges parents to vaccinate children as campaign for ages 5-11 gets off to slow start; coronavirus czar says fresh round of infections already starting

Coronavirus inoculation campaign kicks off with 2.5% of age group signed up; health officials warn of rising cases among kids

No serious safety concerns seen in individuals with at least 6 months of follow-up after 2nd dose; pharma giant says data will help support application for full approval

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