Vaccine

Top health officials warn about possibility of fifth Covid wave

Ljubljana – Health Minister Janez Poklukar and the head of the Medical Chamber Bojana Beović warned about the possibility of the fifth wave of Covid infections. Poklukar thinks that another wave could emerge in February next year as a result of an insufficient vaccination rate.

Low second dose rates endangering vaccination momentum

As Turkey's vaccination drive against the coronavirus pandemic continues successfully in terms of both the scope of the jab program and the speed of inoculations, the latest remarks of a senior Turkish official show that reluctance among the public to get the second dose of a vaccine endangers momentum in the program

Compensation scheme proposed for adverse effects of vaccination

Ljubljana – The government has proposed a compensation scheme for those who have suffered serious health damage as a result of a Covid-19 vaccine. “The introduction of liability for damages is key to maintaining confidence in the vaccines and ensuring the effective implementation of the national vaccination programme,” Health Minister Poklukar said on Friday.

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