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Iranpress: Guterres: Only 5% of Africans vaccinated against Coronavirus

Guterres: Only 5% of Africans vaccinated against Coronavirus

Tuesday, 02 November 2021 05:28

Criticizing the unfair distribution of the coronavirus vaccine around the world, the UN Secretary-General said on Monday that only 5% of Africans had been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Iranpress: WHO: Africa received only 2% of vaccines distributed

WHO: Africa received only 2% of vaccines distributed

Wednesday, 15 September 2021 02:29

Less than 2% of the 690 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered to date globally have been in Africa, where most countries received vaccines only five weeks ago and in small quantities.

Iranpress: World’s most vaccinated nation reintroduces curbs as cases surge

World’s most vaccinated nation reintroduces curbs as cases surge

Wednesday, 05 May 2021 04:39

Seychelles, which has fully vaccinated more of its population against Covid-19 than any other country, has closed schools and canceled sporting activities for two weeks as infections surge.

Iranpress: Tanzania

Tanzania's president Magufuli dies at 61

Thursday, 18 March 2021 06:11

Tanzania’s president, John Magufuli , one of Africa’s most prominent Covid-19 deniers, has died after a two-week absence from public life which prompted speculation that he had contracted the disease.

Iranpress: Africa: Coronavirus deaths rise by 40%

Africa: Coronavirus deaths rise by 40%

Sunday, 14 February 2021 00:23

The death toll from the coronavirus in Africa has risen 40 percent in the past month.

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