44 million citizens have received two doses, Iranian Health Ministry says, mostly of the China-made Sinopharm vaccine

Shots to be distributed across country with campaign to kick off on Tuesday; health officials to discuss gap between shots, recommendations for children who recovered from virus

Health chief acknowledges downward trend has 'stopped a little,' but says 'no need to sow panic'; over 50% of cases said to be among kids under 11, who can't yet be vaccinated

In new article, virologist Michael Worobey says his research 'provides strong evidence of a live-animal market origin of the pandemic,' rather than from a laboratory leak

But new infections, serious cases, hospitalizations still low compared to the peak of the fourth wave in September

PM promises 'total transparency' to relieve parents of concerns related to the Pfizer shot; delivery of kid-sized doses was delayed but first shipment expected Sunday

Move comes after the European country imposed a closure only for the unvaccinated; 'We do not want a fifth wave... or a sixth or seventh wave,' Chancellor Schallenberg says

R-number, a key indicator of how many people each infected person passes COVID on to, nears one, but new infections, hospitalizations remain low

Health Ministry reportedly informs health management organizations doses will only arrive next Tuesday

Drug company CEO Albert Bourla says it is 'moving as quickly as possible' to get the treatment into the hands of patients

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