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Delta-Omicron recombinant confirmed
11 March, 2022
With cases detected across France, Denmark, Netherlands, UK and US...COVID-19
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Aspen and Johnson & Johnson agree to manufacture and supply Aspenovax throughout Africa
South Africa // 10 March, 2022
Aspenovax to be manufactured in Africa...COVID-19
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Record number of new COVID-19 cases
Vietnam // 10 March, 2022
Over 265,000 new locally-acquired cases have been recorded....COVID-19
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Vaccine update- Fourth dose to be offered to at-risk groups
Spain // 10 March, 2022
Spain will start offering a fourth dose...COVID-19
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Vaccine Update – Novavax approved for 18 years and above and as a booster shot
Sweden // 10 March, 2022
The Public Health Agency of Sweden has approved Novavax for 18 years and above...COVID-19
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Pfizer begins Paxlovid trials for individuals aged 6 to 17
United States // 10 March, 2022
Pfizer has launched trials for Paxlovid in under 18 years...COVID-19
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Zifivax COVID-19 vaccine conditionally approved
China // 09 March, 2022
Manufactured by Anhui Zhifei Longcom BiopharmaceuticalCOVID-19
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Study: Mild COVID-19 may alter brain structure
08 March, 2022
Structural changes in the brain have been observed in COVID-19 recovered patients with...COVID-19
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Medicago vaccine approved
Canada // 04 March, 2022
Effective against Omicron variant...COVID-19
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Oral antiviral Molnupiravir conditionally recommended by WHO to treat COVID-19
03 March, 2022
The conditional approval is for use in adults at high risk of hospitalisation...COVID-19
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New plan to manage COVID-19 announced
United States // 02 March, 2022
Plan focuses on 4 key goals…COVID-19
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Vaccine Update – Vaccinations for 5 to 11 years have begun
Japan // 02 March, 2022
Vaccinations for children aged 5 to 11 years with underlying conditions has begun...COVID-19
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COVID-19 in felines
Belgium // Brazil // Estonia // France // Germany // Hong Kong (China SAR) // India // South Korea // Spain // Switzerland // United Kingdom // United States // Uruguay // 25 February, 2022
COVID-19 infections in felines in various settings...COVID-19
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Vaccine Pass initiative launched
Hong Kong (China SAR) // 24 February, 2022
Officials have launched the Vaccine Pass with the aim to...COVID-19
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Treatment guidelines issued for children including infants
Vietnam // 24 February, 2022
Guidelines treatment for children updated.COVID-19
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Record number of new COVID-19 cases
Singapore // 23 February, 2022
Over 26,000 cases reported...COVID-19
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WHO COVID-19 Weekly Reports, February 2022
22 February, 2022
Summary of WHO weekly reports...COVID-19
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WHO statement on Omicron sublineage BA.2
22 February, 2022
WHO's Technical Advisory Group met to discuss Omicron...COVID-19
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Changes to COVID-19 vaccination programme
South Africa // 22 February, 2022
Booster shot eligibility...COVID-19
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Vaccine Update - JCVI advises additional booster dose in spring, roll out awaited
United Kingdom // 21 February, 2022
Additional booster dose for the vulnerable...COVID-19
