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McKesson begins distribution of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine 01 Mar 2021 - 03:22 pm
 A vial and sryinge are seen in front of a displayed Johnson&Johnson logo in this illustration taken January 11, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo/File Photo
Montreal's Olympic Stadium opens to vaccinating elderly as Canada plays catch-up 01 Mar 2021 - 02:45 pm
Seniors sit in a waiting room after receiving their vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in a clinic as Quebec begins vaccinations for seniors over 85 years old in Laval, Quebec, Canada February 25, 2021. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi/File Photo
J&J's COVID-19 shot gets CDC panel backing; vaccine near shipping 28 Feb 2021 - 11:20 pm
FILE PHOTO: Vials of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine candidate are seen in an undated photograph. Johnson & Johnson/Handout via REUTERS.
China's CanSino says first vaccines packaged in Mexico will be ready in March 28 Feb 2021 - 11:14 pm
FILE PHOTO: A logo of China's vaccine specialist CanSino Biologics Inc is pictured on the company's headquarters in Tianjin, China August 17, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo
Trump to proclaim himself as the future for Republicans in speech 28 Feb 2021 - 08:00 pm
 statue of former U.S. President Donald Trump is pictured at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, U.S. February 26, 2021. REUTERS/Octavio Jones
Brazil's capital returns to COVID-19 lockdown 28 Feb 2021 - 07:35 pm
A car drives by an empty avenue during a lockdown decreed by Brasilia's Governor Ibaneis Rocha to slow the rate of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) contagion in Brasilia, Brazil, February 28, 2021. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino
Fauci urges Americans to get any of the three COVID-19 vaccines available 28 Feb 2021 - 07:26 pm
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci stands by during an event to commemorate the 50 millionth coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination in the South Court Auditorium at the White House in Washington, U.S., Feb
U.S. authorizes J&J's COVID-19 vaccine, making it third available 28 Feb 2021 - 11:43 am
Vials of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine candidate are seen in an undated photograph. Johnson & Johnson/Handout via REUTERS
As Mexico's largest migrant camp empties, new tents spring up along border 27 Feb 2021 - 08:43 pm
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Lady Gaga's dogs recovered safely after theft, shooting 27 Feb 2021 - 03:30 pm
File photo: Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala - Met Gala - Camp: Notes on Fashion- Arrivals - New York City, U.S. - May 6, 2019 - Lady Gaga. Reuters/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
Biden White House asks "Trump who?" ahead of speech to conservatives 27 Feb 2021 - 03:07 pm
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S. February 25, 2021. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
More than 300 charged in deadly assault on US Capitol, Justice official says 27 Feb 2021 - 11:09 am
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Biden scores legislative win as House passes $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief plan 27 Feb 2021 - 09:55 am
US President Joe Biden speaks after touring a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) vaccination facility for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, US, February 26, 2021. Reuters/Jonathan Ernst
FDA advisory panel to review Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine with thumbs up expected 26 Feb 2021 - 06:07 pm
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Canada approves AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine 26 Feb 2021 - 04:57 pm
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Moderna is developing booster shot for new coronavirus variants, increases vaccine production target 25 Feb 2021 - 12:22 am
Walmart pharmacist Carmine Pascarella holds a vial of the Moderna coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine inside a Walmart department store as Walmart and other major U.S. pharmacies take part in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, to increase vaccination
Vice President Harris urges Black Americans: 'Let's not let COVID get us' 25 Feb 2021 - 12:11 am
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris arrives to hold a ceremonial swearing-in for Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough (not pictured) at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 9, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
Biden administration to distribute more than 25 million masks 24 Feb 2021 - 09:53 pm
U.S. President Joe Biden removes his face mask as he arrives to announce changes to the main U.S. coronavirus disease (COVID-19) aid program for small businesses during brief remarks in the South Court Auditorium at the White House in Washington, U.S., Fe