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Moderna announces start of Covid-19 vaccine trials for children in the US and Canada

The Straits Times
16 Mar 2021
  United States;   Canada

Temporary suspension of vaccination with COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine

Luxembourg Ministry of Health
16 Mar 2021
  Luxembourg

Restrictions tighten across Europe as pandemic persists

thejournal.ie
16 Mar 2021
  European Union

New coronavirus variant discovered in France

Khaleej Times
16 Mar 2021
  France

Malaysia in consultation with India to get Novavax Covid-19 vaccine, says minister

The Straits Times
16 Mar 2021
  Malaysia

Pfizer to deliver 200 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to EU in second quarter

The Straits Times
16 Mar 2021
  European Union

New $2,000 payout for those who need hospitalisation after Covid-19 vaccine shot

The Straits Times
16 Mar 2021
  Singapore

President Halimah Yacob approves Budget, including $11b draw on reserves

The Straits Times
16 Mar 2021
  Singapore

France grapples with third wave of Covid-19 infections

France 24
16 Mar 2021
  France

Minors banned outdoors beginning March 17

Philippine News Agency
16 Mar 2021
  Philippines

Commission disburses further €9 billion under SURE to seven Member States

European Commission
16 Mar 2021
  European Union

Biden kicks off stimulus tour with promises of Covid-19 vaccine shots and cash payments

The Straits Times
16 Mar 2021
  United States

Japan PM says will decide soon whether to use 500 billion yen for targeted payments

Reuters
16 Mar 2021
  Japan

Over 193K Covid-19 vaccine doses administered: DOH

Philippine News Agency
15 Mar 2021
  Philippines

EU provides P128-M support for PH Covid-19 response

Philippine News Agency
15 Mar 2021
  European Union;   Philippines

France warned tougher Covid measures may be needed in some areas

The Guardian
15 Mar 2021
  France

Australia eyes digital Covid-19 vaccine passport with S'pore

The Straits Times
15 Mar 2021
  Australia;   Singapore

UK government announces partnership with British rapid test manufacturers

GOV.UK
15 Mar 2021
  United Kingdom

New focus on SDGs needed to rebuild after COVID-19, says ADB report

ADB
15 Mar 2021
  Global

Netherlands halts use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

ABS CBN News
15 Mar 2021
  Netherlands