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Cases and hospitalisations continuing to increase
United Kingdom // 05 July, 2022
Hospitalisations also rising....COVID-19
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SARS-CoV-2 long distance airborne spread
04 July, 2022
Transmission might occur indoors at distances of over 2 metres under certain circumstances, highlights the importance of adequate ventilation ...COVID-19
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WHO COVID-19 weekly reports June 2022
29 June, 2022
WHO released its weekly update on COVID-19...COVID-19
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Mask mandate in public places
Bangladesh // 29 June, 2022
Use of mask mandatory in public places...COVID-19
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Rise in covid-19 cases, mask mandate for some, booster dose encouraged
Pakistan // 29 June, 2022
COVID-19 cases rise, mask mandatory onboard flights....COVID-19
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Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 becoming more prevalent
Singapore // 29 June, 2022
Highest number of cases reported since March...COVID-19
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CDC recommends Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 17
United States // 24 June, 2022
Moderna's pediatric vaccine has been recommended...COVID-19
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Antibody protection against Omicron subvariants, study
24 June, 2022
Neutralising antibodies against Omicron variants..COVID-19
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COVID-19 cases rising with BA.5 as dominant variant
Denmark // 24 June, 2022
COVID-19 cases increasing...COVID-19
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Vaccine Update – Vaccine mandate abolished
Austria // 23 June, 2022
Authorities have paused the mandate at this time...COVID-19
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Moderna's Omicron booster effective against BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants
23 June, 2022
It could be ready by August...COVID-19
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European Medicines Agency reviewing Moderna bivalent COVID-19 vaccine
20 June, 2022
Vaccine targets original and Omicron strains....COVID-19
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CDC supports COVID-19 vaccination for children 6 months-5years
United States // 19 June, 2022
Vaccination for children 6month-5 yearsCOVID-19
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WHO advice on current COVID-19 vaccines and developing variant-updated vaccines
17 June, 2022
Current vaccines protect against severe disease, variant-updated vaccines are expected to also reduce mild infections...COVID-19
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FDA authorises Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines in young children
United States // 17 June, 2022
Next step is for the CDC director to recommend the vaccines...COVID-19
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African countries increase COVID-19 vaccination efforts of high-risk groups
Mauritius // Seychelles // Rwanda // 16 June, 2022
Continuing focus on high-risk groups..COVID-19
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Vaccine mandate lifted
Canada // 14 June, 2022
Vaccine no longer required for some…COVID-19
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COVID-19 second booster shot eligibility extended to age 50 and over
Singapore // 14 June, 2022
Second booster given 5 months after the first booster...COVID-19
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Vaccine Update – Fourth doses announced for certain groups
Philippines // 10 June, 2022
Health authorities have announced the fourth doses for healthcare workers, people aged 65 years and above, and immunocompromised people...COVID-19
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Moderna will seek authorisation for Omicron-specific booster
United States // 09 June, 2022
Lead candidate for Fall 2022 booster...COVID-19
