Germany recommends Pfizer as 2nd dose after receiving AstraZenecaJuly 2, 2021 - 11:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Germany's vaccine committee has recommended anyone who received an AstraZeneca first dose have Pfizer or Moderna shots as the second for better protection against the coronavirus, including the Delta variant, tABC reports. Studies show that the immune response is "clearly superior" when an AstraZeneca shot is combined with a second mRNA vaccine, compared with double AstraZeneca jabs, Germany's Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) said. Researchers at the UK's University of Oxford this week said they had found a combination of AstraZeneca followed by Pfizer proved to be nearly as potent as two Pfizer vaccines. The commission recommended the mix "regardless of age" and with a minimum gap of four weeks between the two shots. Several countries, including Canada, Spain, and South Korea, have already approved vaccine dose-mixing. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |