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Taiwan receives 2.5 million doses of the Moderna vaccine from the US at the Taoyuan International Airport, with health officials holding up signs saying 'thank you'. The move is likely to draw disapproval from Beijing, which claims the self-ruled island. IMAGES
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) panel meets to discuss the safety, immune response and effectiveness of the Pfizer vaccine in children ages 12-15 years old. Members on the panel approve vaccine use in children in the age group, saying the benefits outweigh the risks. SOUNDBITE
The World Health Organization announces a deal for up to 40 million initial doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for poorer countries, through Covax global pool. SOUNDBITE
Eight thousand doses of the Pfizer vaccine against Covid-19 arrive in Quito, Ecuador, as the country starts its immunization program against the new coronavirus. IMAGES
Floridians line up in their cars at a drive-through Covid-19 test site in the parking lot of the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. US experts voted Thursday to recommend granting emergency approval for Pfizer-BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine, paving the way for America to become the next country to move ahead with mass immunization. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.