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Early warning system that detects high risk SARS-CoV-2 Variants
12 January, 2022
An early warning system that detects potential high risk COVID variants within a dayCOVID-19
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Study: Omicron transmission higher through asymptomatic carriers than other VOCs
South Africa // 12 January, 2022
The Omicron variant has been linked to a much higher rate of asymptomatic transmission than the other Variants...COVID-19
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Hospitalisations increase in the Caribbean and Central American region ; new locations detect Omicron
12 January, 2022
In their latest Epidemiological Update, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) state that the number of hospitalisations and ICU admissions increased...COVID-19
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Risk of diabetes in children post COVID-19
United States // 12 January, 2022
Children below 18 years who have recovered from COVID-19 are more likely to be diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes,...COVID-19
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First three Omicron cases detected
Paraguay // 12 January, 2022
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Vaccine Update – Booster shots guidelines updated
Paraguay // 12 January, 2022
Health authorities published updated guidelines for booster shots...COVID-19
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Statement by Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe on Latest COVID-19 Update
11 January, 2022
WHO EURO Latest COVID-19 Update...COVID-19
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Positive lateral flow tests do not require confirmatory PCR tests
United Kingdom // 11 January, 2022
There are some exceptions to this approach...COVID-19
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WHO Technical Advisory Group on COVID-19 Vaccine Composition Interim Statement
11 January, 2022
COVID-19 vaccinations may need to be updated to better protect against variants....COVID-19
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Cross-reactive T cell immunity in COVID-19 infection
11 January, 2022
Cross reactive T-cell immunity shows potential for new vaccines ...COVID-19
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PAHO urges rational testing for COVID-19
11 January, 2022
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has urged Member States for rational use of diagnostic tests in context of rising Omicron cases and...COVID-19
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COVID-19 Update – Cluster in Tianjin, mass testing underway
China // 10 January, 2022
The Tianjin Municipal Health Commission reported 21 local cases in Jinnan District...COVID-19
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Surging COVID-19 cases, healthcare system impacted
Australia // 10 January, 2022
Exponential growth in cases in NSW, Victoria and Queensland, testing capacity stretched, elective surgery temporarily suspended....COVID-19
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FDA authorises Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna booster shots for adolescents and immunocompromised children
United States // 07 January, 2022
The FDA has expanded the emergency use authorisation for Pfizer/BioNTech...COVID-19
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First Omicron case detected
Laos // 07 January, 2022
In a traveller...COVID-19
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Studies: Changes in effectiveness of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine over time
06 January, 2022
Studies have investigated the immune levels and effectiveness of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine over several months...COVID-19
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WHO COVID-19 Virtual Press Conference: Vaccination goal for 2022, Omicron and other variants, and preventing further spread of COVID-19
06 January, 2022
The World Health Organization (WHO) hosted a COVID-19 virtual press conference...COVID-19
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Vaccine Update: Booster doses available
Myanmar // 05 January, 2022
Booster doses are available for high risk groups...COVID-19
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Study: Ongoing SPECTRA phase 2-3 vaccine trail adding booster dose to trial protocol
05 January, 2022
SPECTRA COVID-19 vaccine phase 2-3 trial adding booster dose...COVID-19
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COVID-19 variant "IHU" identified
France // 05 January, 2022
A new COVID-19 variant B.1.640.2, temporarily called "IHU" has been identified in...COVID-19
