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Omicron sub-lineage BA.2 as variant under investigation (VUI)
United Kingdom // 22 January, 2022
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has stated...COVID-19
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Strong antibody response among those infected with COVID-19 post-vaccination, study
United States // 22 January, 2022
The more exposure to SARS-CoV-2 antigens, the more enhanced the quality of antibody responses...COVID-19
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CDC studies show booster doses protective against Omicron
United States // 21 January, 2022
Two studies from the CDC show that booster doses were protective against...COVID-19
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WHO SAGE meeting from 19 January
21 January, 2022
Booster doses recommended…COVID-19
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PAHO statement regarding Omicron wave in the Americas
21 January, 2022
Omicron variant driving hospitalisation and illness…COVID-19
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Age for Paxlovid administration lowered; new testing guidelines announced
South Korea // 21 January, 2022
Health authorities have lowered (in Korean) the age for Paxlovid administration from 65 to...COVID-19
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Risks for COVID-19 infection and hospitalization following previous infection and vaccination
21 January, 2022
Vaccination is protectiveCOVID-19
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ECDC analysis of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness
20 January, 2022
The ECDC released an interim analysis on a multi-country vaccine effectiveness study that is ongoing...COVID-19
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CDC study on COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations by COVID-19 vaccination status and previous COVID-19 diagnosis
United States // 20 January, 2022
Evidence shows that both COVID-19 vaccination and prior infection protected individuals against infection and hospitalization...COVID-19
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Study: Females may have a higher risk of COVID-19 related symptoms post recovery
20 January, 2022
Females infected with COVID-19 may have a higher risk of developing...COVID-19
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COVID-19 Update – Tokyo and 15 other prefectures under semi state of emergency
Japan // 20 January, 2022
Authorities have announced that Tokyo Metropolitan area and another 12 prefectures will be placed under semi-state of emergency...COVID-19
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Omicron cases detected
Bulgaria // 20 January, 2022
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Oral medications Paxlovid and Molnupiravir approved for treatment of COVID-19
Australia // 19 January, 2022
Both prescription medications are for adults at high risk of severe illness....COVID-19
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WHO IHR Emergency Committee on COVID-19 10th meeting
19 January, 2022
Statement released emphasizing recommendations…COVID-19
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PAHO says prioritise testing for symptomatic people
19 January, 2022
Rapid antigen tests recommended…COVID-19
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WHO addresses Omicron misinformation
19 January, 2022
Fact vs. myth published…COVID-19
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Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine efficacy on Omicron
19 January, 2022
More studies have looked at the efficacy of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine on the Omicron variant...COVID-19
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DSA BreathPass - an ultra-rapid COVID-19 detection device
Finland // 17 January, 2022
Receives CE certification for distribution...COVID-19
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Variable waning of antibodies after Comirnaty and Coronavac
17 January, 2022
Coronovac antibodies wane faster than ComirnatyCOVID-19
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COVID-19 Update – Vaccination proof required to enter public venues
France // 17 January, 2022
The French National Assembly has approved of a law requiring people to provide proof of vaccination in order to enter public venues...COVID-19
