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international-affairs2 years ago•3 min saved

Truckers' Blockade at Polish-Ukraine Border Sparks International Tensions

Charities and NGOs supplying military aid to Ukraine's armed forces are facing delays of several weeks to critical supplies of drones, electronics, and pickup trucks due to border protests by Polish truckers. Thousands of trucks carrying commercial goods have been backed up for weeks at Poland's border crossings with Ukraine because of the protests, which began on Nov. 6. The protesters want to end Ukrainian truckers' permit-free access to the EU, saying Ukrainian drivers are undercutting their prices. This blockade is slowing down the delivery of crucial supplies to Ukraine's armed forces, which heavily rely on auxiliary supplies from charities and volunteers.

via Reuters|

#border-protests #international-affairs #military-aid

health2 years ago•4 min saved

Navigating COVID Boosters, Winter Wave, and Seasonal Illnesses: What You Need to Know

COVID-19 booster shot appointments are being delayed due to limited availability and insurance coverage issues. The latest update to the vaccine, recommended for everyone 6 months and older, is hard to find in Utah and across the country. Some pharmacies have had to cancel appointments due to supply delays, while others are facing challenges in billing insurance companies that have yet to update their codes. The rollout of the new shots is discouraging those who want to get vaccinated and may provide an excuse for vaccine hesitancy. However, health experts emphasize the importance of getting vaccinated to protect against COVID-19 and urge people to take advantage of the vaccine once the supply and insurance issues are resolved.

via Deseret News|

#covid-19-booster-shots #health #insurance-issues

health2 years ago•3 min saved

COVID vaccine rollout hindered by canceled appointments, insurance problems and high prices

Some individuals seeking the latest Covid-19 vaccine are facing challenges such as insurance issues, appointment cancellations, and supply delays. Insurance companies are still updating their billing systems to cover the vaccines, causing some appointments to be canceled. Additionally, supply shortages and slow shipments have hindered widespread availability of the vaccines. However, Moderna and Pfizer have stated that they have enough supply, and private health care providers may receive them as early as next week. Despite these obstacles, people remain determined to get vaccinated and are actively searching for available appointments.

via NBC News|

#appointment-cancellations #covid-19-vaccine #health