Day: July 5, 2021

African Countries Facing Vaccine Shortage Amidst Third Wave Resurgence

COVID-19 cases have been on the rise in many African countries for the past few weeks, with the latest surge threatening to be “[A]frica’s worst yet”, as reported by World Health Organization (WHO) regional director Dr. Matshidiso Moeti. The third wave of COVID-19 cases comes during a vaccine shortage and

Madison Smith July 5, 2021

Philippines President Duterte Threatens To Imprison Those Who Refuse The COVID-19 Vaccine

“You choose: vaccine or I will have you jailed,” says President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines. After low turnouts at COVID-19 vaccination sites in Manila, Duterte delivered this striking ultimatum to citizens during a televised speech on Monday, June 22nd. Currently, health officials in the Philippines encourage citizens to take

Chloe Jackson July 5, 2021