The government of Hong Kong paid out a substantial amount of compensation following a death related to the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. Hong Kong’s Food and Health Bureau recently approved a payout of HK$2 million ($255,000) for a vaccine-related death case. The amount formed part of a HK$1 billion ($127.5 million) indemnity fund established to compensate individuals who suffer … Continue reading Hong Kong government pays out $255K for a single vaccine-related death
Chile locks down country again despite its lead in coronavirus vaccinations
The South American nation of Chile was lauded by its neighbors for its coronavirus vaccination program, comparable to that of Israel. The Middle Eastern country managed to emerge from a lockdown with the help of widespread immunization drives. But despite the mass inoculations, Chile has since gone back into lockdown – a stark contrast to Israel, which slowly … Continue reading Chile locks down country again despite its lead in coronavirus vaccinations
Philippines starts coronavirus vaccination program using Sinovac Biotech jabs donated by China
Healthcare workers from six government hospitals in the National Capital Region (NCR) received Sinovac Biotech vaccines Monday, March 1, marking the start of the coronavirus vaccination program in the Philippines. “You truly are the heroes during this time of the pandemic so it is just right that you be the first in line to receive the vaccines,” … Continue reading Philippines starts coronavirus vaccination program using Sinovac Biotech jabs donated by China
Indonesia, which has the second-worst COVID-19 outbreak in Asia, is now the testing ground for a Chinese vaccine
Across the globe, countries struggle to find effective ways to fight the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) and maintain their economies. For a country like Indonesia, the situation is dire enough that the country is volunteering to act as a testing ground for a Chinese coronavirus vaccine. With over 257,000 cases and around 9,900 deaths, according to data from Johns Hopkins … Continue reading Indonesia, which has the second-worst COVID-19 outbreak in Asia, is now the testing ground for a Chinese vaccine
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 