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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
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Vaccine Update – Pfizer/BioNTech approved for children aged 5 to 11 years
Qatar // 31 January, 2022
Health authorities have approved Pfizer/BioNTech to be used in children aged 5 to 11 years...COVID-19
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COVID-19 from pet hamster and onward transmission
Hong Kong (China SAR) // 30 January, 2022
COVID-19 transmission from hamsters to humans and onward spreadCOVID-19
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Hypotheses of Omicron origin
30 January, 2022
Theories on origin of OmicronCOVID-19
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ECDC updates guidance on ending isolation for people with COVID-19
29 January, 2022
Focus on Omicron transmission and shortening isolation....COVID-19
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Vaccinating parents may protect children from COVID-19
29 January, 2022
Parental vaccination confers protection to unvaccinated children against COVIDCOVID-19
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Omicron Sub-Lineage BA.2 update
Denmark // India // South Africa // United Kingdom // 28 January, 2022
The variant is increasing in Denmark, India, South Africa and the United Kingdom....COVID-19
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Higher risk of rehospitalisation and death following COVID-19 hospitalisation
28 January, 2022
People hospitalised due to COVID-19 are at a higher risk of rehospitalisation and death compared to general populationCOVID-19
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COVID-19 vaccine update - Different vaccine brand as booster dose
Nepal // 28 January, 2022
Brand other than vero cell can be used as boosterCOVID-19
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Third doses protect against hospitalisation
United States // 27 January, 2022
CDC study examines benefits of mRNA vaccine…COVID-19
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European Medicines Agency recommends conditional approval for Paxlovid
27 January, 2022
EMA recommends conditional approval for Paxlovid...COVID-19
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ECDC Assessment of the further emergence and potential impact of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant of concern in the EU/EEA, 19th update
27 January, 2022
ECDC 19th update on SARS-CoV-2 and focus on Omicron VOC...COVID-19
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Moderna begins trials for Omicron-specific booster shot
27 January, 2022
Moderna announced that it has begun phase two trials of a booster dose of its vaccine designed to target the Omicron variant...COVID-19
