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Public health considerations for gradual return to international travel
31 July, 2020
The World Health Organization has published a document on "key considerations for national health authorities when considering or implementing the gradual return to international travel operations".COVID-19
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Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine begins human trials
Belgium // United States // 31 July, 2020
Research so far shows the vaccine protects monkeys from infection. The vaccine is now being tested in people....COVID-19
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Studies of the outbreak aboard the Diamond Princess Cruise ship
Japan // 30 July, 2020
Two studies have been published which examine the outbreak of COVID-19 aboard the Diamond Princess Cruise ship ...COVID-19
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COVID-19 Situation Update for Africa, July
30 July, 2020
Summary of the WHO AFRO COVID-19 situation updates for the 45 countries in the African region...COVID-19
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Traveller possibly infected with COVID-19 while in transit in Singapore
New Zealand // Singapore // South Korea // 29 July, 2020
A traveller who arrived in South Korea from New Zealand was confirmed infected with COVID-19 after arrival....COVID-19
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Americas: Dengue during the COVID-19 outbreak
29 July, 2020
PAHO has released an alert for dengue in the context of COVID-19…COVID-19
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Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine phase 2/3 trial begins
United States // 29 July, 2020
A large scale trial of BNT162b2 vaccine by Pfizer and BioNTech has begun in the United States...COVID-19
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ECDC issues guidance for cruise ships
28 July, 2020
The ECDC has published a guidance for cruise ship operations in Europe...COVID-19
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Moderna vaccine enters stage 3 clinical trial
United States // 27 July, 2020
One of several phase 3 clinical trials slated for the upcoming months has begun...COVID-19
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Suspected COVID-19 case
North Korea // 26 July, 2020
The country has reported a suspected case of COVID-19 in Kaesong City...COVID-19
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FDA authorises test for screening COVID-19
United States // 25 July, 2020
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorised the use a diagnostic test for screening people.COVID-19
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Cases in Dalian, source unknown, guideline on testing meat products before processing
China // 25 July, 2020
Local cases in Dalian related to food processing company; guideline issued to have nucleic acid certificate for all imported meatCOVID-19
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CDC: about a third of COVID-19 patients not fully recovered within two to three weeks
United States // 24 July, 2020
COVID-19 can result in a long lasting illness, even in people...COVID-19
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More COVID-19 Cases at German Slaughterhouse
Germany // 24 July, 2020
Further cases reported after abattoir reopens…COVID-19
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FDA Gives Emergency Authorization to OraRisk COVID-19 RT-PCR Test
United States // 23 July, 2020
US regulatory agency gives emergency use authorization to new RT-PCR test…COVID-19
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New Mask Restrictions in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom // 23 July, 2020
Masks are now mandatory in more public places starting 24 July…COVID-19
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Masks will be required in public places
Malaysia // 23 July, 2020
From August 1, it will be compulsory to wear a mask....COVID-19
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COVID-19 antibodies may decay rapidly after mild infections
22 July, 2020
People with mild COVID-19 infections may lose their antibodies within...COVID-19
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WHO Launches COVID-19 Law Lab
22 July, 2020
Collaborative project created to collect and share legal documents related to COVID-19...COVID-19, General Articles
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CDC Clarifies Estimates of Undocumented Cases
United States // 22 July, 2020
US cases are estimated to be10 times higher than reported…COVID-19