Mexico approves AstraZeneca/Oxford coronavirus vaccine

Mexico on Monday authorized the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford for emergency use in the country, which has one of the world's highest Covid-19 death tolls.
Sittoung River-Crossing Bridge (Yedashe) unveiled to mark 73rd Independence Day

Algeria to roll out Russian Covid vaccine in January
Algeria will begin rolling out the contentious Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine developed by Russia in January, the government said late Wednesday.
Argentina approves AstraZeneca/Oxford Covid vaccine
Argentina has followed Britain to become only the second country to authorize the coronavirus vaccine developed by drug firm AstraZeneca and Oxford University, the government said on Wednesday.
Germany faces 'difficult times' with virus in 2021: Merkel
Germany's "historic" coronavirus crisis will extend into 2021 even if the vaccines bring some hope, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday in her New Year's greetings.
Canada to require negative Covid-19 test for entry
Canada will require travellers to obtain a negative Covid-19 test before being allowed into the country, the government announced Wednesday.
Explosions at Yemen airport kill at least 15
At least 15 people have been killed in large explosions that hit an airport in southern Yemen shortly after a plane carrying newly sworn-in cabinet ministers landed.