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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
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Fourth booster dose considered for vulnerable citizens
Denmark // 16 January, 2022
Officials have indicated that they are considering implementing a fourth booster....COVID-19
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Vaccine Update – Fourth booster dose optional
Hungary // 16 January, 2022
Updates on vaccination in Hungary...COVID-19
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Omicron detected in Beijing
China // 16 January, 2022
Beijing has reported their first locally transmitted case of Omicron...COVID-19
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Healthcare workers allowed to work if asymptomatic
Czech Republic // 16 January, 2022
Applies to those who do not have COVID-19 symptoms and are in healthcare...COVID-19
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CDC updates guidance on masks and respirators
United States // 15 January, 2022
Wear the most protective mask you can that fits well and that you will wear consistently...COVID-19
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COVID-19 Vaccine Update – Booster doses available for at risk groups
Oman // 15 January, 2022
Booster vaccine doses...COVID-19
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Booster vaccination open to adults
Saint Pierre and Miquelon // 14 January, 2022
High risk populations above age 12 also eligible…COVID-19
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Booster vaccination for the general public
British Virgin Islands // 14 January, 2022
Open to adults and children over the age of 12…COVID-19
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COVID-19 Vaccine Update - Vaccination campaign expanded; booster dose duration shortened
Cyprus // 14 January, 2022
Vaccination open to all 5 years and above; waiting time for booster dose shortened to...COVID-19
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Molnupiravir granted EUA
Indonesia // 14 January, 2022
Molnupiravir granted EUACOVID-19
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WHO recommends new drugs for severe and non-severe COVID-19
14 January, 2022
Baricitinib and sotrovimab for severe or critical disease and non-severe cases respectively...COVID-19
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Supreme Court allows vaccine mandate for federally funded healthcare workers
United States // 14 January, 2022
Healthcare workers at federally funded health facilities are required to be vaccinated...COVID-19
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Supreme Court rules against OSHA vaccine mandate
United States // 14 January, 2022
The Supreme Court has halted the vaccine mandate requiring businesses with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated...COVID-19
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COVID-19 Update – Tests generally not required for mild symptoms
Finland // 14 January, 2022
Health authorities have updated the testing and quarantine guidelines...COVID-19
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First cases of Omicron detected
Suriname // 13 January, 2022
Latest testing confirms variant…COVID-19
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Study: Air pollution exposure increases the risk of COVID-19
13 January, 2022
Long-term exposure to ambient (outdoor) air pollution increases the risk of COVID-19...COVID-19, Air Pollution, General Articles
