Queen Elizabeth II is encouraging people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, with the 94-year-old British monarch describing the process as “quite harmless, very quick.”She praised the U.K.’s national vaccination campaign during a video call with...

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Scientists emphasise safety but younger women still hesitant Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Amy Taylor was chatting to friends over a Zoom drink when the conversation took an unexpected turn. One of the group – all in their early 30s, mostly university-educated and in professional jobs – mentioned that she had concerns about the Covid vaccine because she wanted to try...

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Single-dose vaccine is the third authorised in the US and is 85 percent protective against severe illness.

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U.S. health officials warn governors against easing restrictions as a drop in coronavirus cases “may be stalling.” And Canada authorizes the AstraZeneca vaccine.

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Israel has declared that a “green passport” showing proof of vaccination will give access to travel, shows, and other social gatherings. But countries around the world see ethical and logistical issues with the idea.

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A single dose also cuts the number of asymptomatic infections, according to preliminary research in the U.K. which has not yet been peer-reviewed.

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