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Curfew lifted in review of Adjusted Alert Level 1 COVID-19 regulations
South Africa // 31 December, 2021
The country has passed the peak of it's 4th wave...COVID-19
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COVID-19 updates, December 2021 – Hospitals implementing Crisis Standards of Care, vaccination protects children from hospitalisation
United States // 30 December, 2021
In recent weeks, cases among children have increased by 50%, Omicron has become dominant, some hospitals are implementing CSC...COVID-19
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CDC finds Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine in children rarely causes adverse events
United States // 30 December, 2021
The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine has been authorised for emergency use in 5-11 year olds...COVID-19
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Omicron likely present
Saint Lucia // 30 December, 2021
Ministry of Health issues alert…COVID-19
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First Omicron cases confirmed
Libya // 30 December, 2021
National Centre for Disease Control issued statement…COVID-19
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Omicron cases confirmed
Romania // 30 December, 2021
So far, 38 cases of Omicron have been detected...COVID-19
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Study suggests Johnson & Johnson booster is effective against severe illness from Omicron variant
30 December, 2021
Data shows booster is 84% effective two weeks post administration...COVID-19
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Omicron cases confirmed
Faroe Islands // 30 December, 2021
Omicron cases have been detected...COVID-19
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Imported Omicron case reported
Vietnam // 30 December, 2021
Health authorities reported the first case of Omicron in a traveller...COVID-19
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Omicron cases detected
United States // 29 December, 2021
Cases of Omicron have been confirmed in several states...COVID-19
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Vaccine Update – Vaccination expanded to children 5 years and above
Saudi Arabia // 29 December, 2021
Vaccination for 5 years and above, booster availability expanded...COVID-19
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Study: Antibodies to Omicron could neutralise Delta variant
29 December, 2021
The Omicron variant can produce an immune response that can also neutralise the Delta...COVID-19
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Studies find reduced risk of hospitalisation and severe illness from Omicron
29 December, 2021
Studies find infection with Omicron to be less...COVID-19
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Antigen tests may have reduced sensitivity to Omicron
United States // 29 December, 2021
Antigen tests can detect the Omicron variant, but the sensitivity maybe ...COVID-19
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Vaccine Update – vaccination of children underway, vaccination mandatory for most workers from January
Singapore // 29 December, 2021
Children aged 5 and over are now included in the vaccination programme, from 15 January, only vaccinated workers allowed....COVID-19
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WHO COVID-19 Weekly Reports, December 2021
28 December, 2021
Summary of WHO weekly reports...COVID-19
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Immune dysfunction associated with breakthrough infection
United States // 28 December, 2021
HIV, rheumatoid arthritis and solid organ transplants among the risk group…COVID-19
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COVID-19 vaccine update - Guidelines for vaccination for 15-18 years and booster dose group
India // 28 December, 2021
Vaccination campaign expanded to all 15-years and above...COVID-19
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COVID-19 self-tests authorised
Costa Rica // 28 December, 2021
Health officials have authorised (in Spanish) the import and use of COVID-19 self-tests to...COVID-19
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Omicron cases detected
Costa Rica // 28 December, 2021
At least four cases confirmed...COVID-19
