Category: News


Four key questions on a Covid certification scheme in England


The idea of vaccine certificates has gained traction in England, as the government weighs their potential usefulness in reopening sectors of society against concerns about privacy and discrimination.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/24/four-key-questions-on-a-covid-certification-scheme-in-england

PM promises review on issues of vaccine passports


Having to show a certificate to go to a pub raises “deep and complex issues”, Boris Johnson says.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-56169616

United Airlines grounds planes after engine failure


United Airlines says it is grounding 24 of its Boeing 777 aircraft after one of its jets suffered engine failure after take-off on Saturday.

California legislators agree on $6.5B deal to reopen schools; Joe Biden set to pledge $4B to COVAX; 493K US deaths. Latest COVID-19 updates


President Joe Biden is set to announce a $4 billion U.S. commitment to the global vaccine alliance known as COVAX, aimed at helping poor countries inoculate their populations, according to a senior administration official.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2021/02/19/covid-news-vaccine-shipments-covax-california-schools-joe-biden/4496634001/