The total number of COVID-19 cases in the United States topped 18 million on Monday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University, QİA.AZ reports citing Xinhua. U.S. COVID-19 case count rose to 18,006,061, with a total of 319,190 deaths, as of 6:22 p.m. local time (2322 GMT), according to the… Continue reading U.S. COVID-19 cases surpass 18 mln
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Turkey monitors COVID-19 mutation and its impact on vaccines
As a new strain of the coronavirus disrupts life in the United Kingdom and nations scramble to cut off links with the country, Turkey has been monitoring its own cases, checking for the possible mutation of the deadly virus, QİA.AZ reports citing Daily Sabah. The country canceled flights to four countries on Sunday, joining a growing list… Continue reading Turkey monitors COVID-19 mutation and its impact on vaccines
Armenia’s coronavirus death toll surpasses 2,600
Armenia confirmed 920 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the nationwide tally to 153,173, QIA.AZ says, citing the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Ministry of Health. The death toll reached 2,616 as 20 more fell victims to the virus. So far, 131,931 people have recovered from the infection. There are currently 17,976 active coronavirus patients in the country.
American Pfizer vaccine causes allergic reaction
Peter Marks, a spokesman for the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), said five of the vaccines, developed by Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech, had allergic reactions, QIA.AZ informs, citing Interfax. Such a reaction can be caused by polyethylene glycol in Pfizer and Moderna drugs (a multi-purpose polyethylene compound used in medicines’ industrial production). Marks noted the FDA… Continue reading American Pfizer vaccine causes allergic reaction
Azerbaijan confirms 4,124 new COVID-19 cases, 38 deaths
Azerbaijan recorded 4,124 new coronavirus cases, Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers told “QİA.AZ”. As many as 4,205 people recovered from the infection, while 38 patients succumbed to the deadly pathogen over the past day. So far, 191,460 people have contracted COVID-19 in Azerbaijan, 127,064 have recovered, while 2,088 died. At present, 62,308 people receive treatment. Azerbaijan has conducted 2,016,003 coronavirus tests over the past period, with 17,426 tests over the last 24… Continue reading Azerbaijan confirms 4,124 new COVID-19 cases, 38 deaths
Azerbaijan reports 4,077 new coronavirus cases: Task Force
Azerbaijan recorded 4,077 new COVID-19 cases, Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers told “QİA.AZ”. As many as 3,854 people recovered from the infection, while 43 patients lost their lives over the past day. So far, 187,336 people have contracted coronavirus in Azerbaijan, 122,859 have recovered, while 2,050 died. At present, 62,427 people are receiving treatment. Azerbaijan has conducted 1,998,577 coronavirus tests over the past period. Today’s test number is 17,998.
WHO official: Any vaccine brought to Azerbaijan will be useful
“To date, there is no vaccine approved by the World Health Organization because the virus is very new,” “QİA.AZ” quotes World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Azerbaijan, Hande Harmanci. The WHO official noted that many countries had already started obtaining licenses for some vaccines: “Our organization is closely following this work. We will soon announce our recommendations for… Continue reading WHO official: Any vaccine brought to Azerbaijan will be useful
WHO expert to arrive in Azerbaijan to help prepare COVID-19 vaccination plan
The World Health Organization (WHO) is monitoring vaccination-related processes and will release its recommendations for vaccine procurement shortly, Head of the WHO Office in Azerbaijan Hande Harmanci said, QİA.AZ reports. Harmanci delivered the statement speaking at a briefing on the results of the WHO Assessment Mission on Reserves in Healthcare. According to her, a vaccination… Continue reading WHO expert to arrive in Azerbaijan to help prepare COVID-19 vaccination plan
TABIB chairman: Flu vaccine is not effective against coronavirus
“As the world’s population grows, so does the pathogenic capacity of microorganisms. Since COVID-19 is transmitted by airborne droplets, it may be possible to prevent it through vaccination,” Ramin Bayramli, chairman of the Management Union of Medical Territorial Units (TABIB), said at a briefing of the Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers. According to “QİA.AZ”,… Continue reading TABIB chairman: Flu vaccine is not effective against coronavirus
Azerbaijan confirms 3,112 new COVID-19 cases, 2,923 recoveries
Azerbaijan has detected 3,112 new COVID-19 cases, 2,923 patients have recovered and 44 patients have died, QİA.AZ reports citing the Operational Headquarters under Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers. Up until now, 178,986 people have been infected with coronavirus in the country, 114,841 of them have recovered, and 1,966 people have died. Currently, 62,179 people are under… Continue reading Azerbaijan confirms 3,112 new COVID-19 cases, 2,923 recoveries