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Published March 1, 2021, 6:31 AM Britain said Sunday that more than 20 million of its people have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, while the rest of Europe lagged behind, with the hard-hit Czech Republic turning to Russia’s Sputnik V jab as it fights the world’s highest infection rate. Dozens of ultra-Orthodox Jews defied Israel’s lockdown to mark the Purim holiday. Some threw stones at police in Jerusalem as tensions persist between authorities and the deeply devout community (AFP/ MANILA BULLETIN) UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson called the landmark “a huge national achievement” and praised National Health Service staff and others for their “tireless work”. ....
New hope in Covid crisis as US approves third vaccine Top Story March 1, 2021 WASHINGTON: The Covid-battered United States authorised Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine for emergency use on Saturday, offering a glimmer of hope. US President Joe Biden hailed his country’s announcement of its third available vaccine but said the nation’s battle was far from over. “This is exciting news for all Americans, and an encouraging development in our efforts to bring an end to the crisis,” Biden said in a statement, but warned Americans “cannot let our guard down now or assume that victory is inevitable.” The single-shot J&J vaccine is highly effective at preventing severe Covid-19, including against newer variants, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said before giving it a green light. ....
Britain said Sunday that more than 20 million of its people have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, while the rest of Europe lagged behind, with the hard-hit Czech Republic turning to Russia’s Sputnik V jab as it fights the world’s highest infection rate. ....
The Covid-battered United States authorized Johnson & Johnson's vaccine for emergency use Saturday, offering a glimmer of hope as Britain said farewell to fundraising war veteran Captain Tom Moore who died of the virus earlier this month. ....