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ECDC updates report on face mask use for Omicron
12 February, 2022
Respirators are probably more effective than face masks but fit and seal are importmant....COVID-19
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FDA authorises bebtelovimab
United States // 11 February, 2022
Drug shown to be active against the Omicron variant…COVID-19
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US postpones vote on vaccine for youngest children
United States // 11 February, 2022
Three dose series to be evaluated…COVID-19
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CDC study finds booster immunity wanes
United States // 11 February, 2022
Reduction in effectiveness noted as early as 4 months...COVID-19
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Tocilizumab receives WHO prequalification
11 February, 2022
First monoclonal antibody treatment to receive prequalification…COVID-19
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Novavax authorised
South Korea // 11 February, 2022
First doses on order…COVID-19
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ECDC urges caution with antibody tests
10 February, 2022
New technical report for clinicians published…COVID-19
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Nasal spray launched to treat COVID-19
India // 09 February, 2022
Glenmark in partnership with SaNOtize launched (PDF) a nasal spray to treat adult COVID-19...COVID-19
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Omicron may last longer on surfaces than other variants
08 February, 2022
Variants of concerns assessed for survival on skin and plastic.COVID-19
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Long-term cardiovascular outcomes of COVID-19
United States // 07 February, 2022
Increased risk not limited to individuals who required hospital treatment...COVID-19
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Moderna gains full regulatory approval
United States // 05 February, 2022
Second vaccine to do so…COVID-19
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Interim authorisation granted for Paxlovid
Singapore // 03 February, 2022
First oral treatment of COVID-19 approved for use in Singapore...COVID-19
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Vaccine Update - Booster dose approved for some people
Libya // 03 February, 2022
Booster shot approved for people above 50...COVID-19
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Study highlights challenges with interpreting at-home COVID-19 test results
United States // 03 February, 2022
Adults may struggle to interpret and act upon at home COVID-19 test...COVID-19
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Community transmission of COVID-19
Tonga // 02 February, 2022
The first cases of COVID-19 acquired within Tonga....COVID-19
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CDC updates guidance on the use of respirators
01 February, 2022
People can choose to use N95s now that shortages are not a concern.....COVID-19
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Pfizer/BioNTech seeks FDA approval for paediatric dose
United States // 01 February, 2022
Advisory committee to meet 15 February…COVID-19
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Novavax seeks FDA approval
United States // 31 January, 2022
Fourth vaccine for the US if approved…COVID-19
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Moderna gets FDA approval
United States // 31 January, 2022
Second COVID-19 vaccine to receive full authorisation in adults…COVID-19
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Vaccine update - Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine open to 12 to 17 year olds
Malawi // 31 January, 2022
COVID-19 vaccination expanded to 12 years and olderCOVID-19
