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Merck oral antiviral trial data updated, efficacy significantly lower than previously reported
29 November, 2021
Merck published updated data from its study on Molnupiravir...COVID-19
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Support for African nations from WHO
29 November, 2021
As concerns over the Omicron variant are increasing, more countries are imposing flight bans on southern African nations...COVID-19
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WHO publishes update on Omicron variant
29 November, 2021
The World Health Organisation published an update on 28 November following the designation of Omicron as a Variant of Concern...COVID-19
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Cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19
Botswana // 29 November, 2021
Over 15 cases, majority with a history of travel outside of the country....COVID-19
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Omicron case in man who travelled from Mozambique
Italy // Mozambique // 28 November, 2021
He tested positive for the Omicron variant during departure screening at Milan airport....COVID-19
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COVID-19 vaccination boosters recommended for all
Belgium // 27 November, 2021
Vaccination of children 5-11 years old being evaluated....COVID-19
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Omicron, new COVID-19 Variant of Concern, may be more transmissible than the Delta variant
South Africa // Botswana // 26 November, 2021
A new variant, B.1.1.529, detected in November in Gauteng, has multiple mutations which may make it more transmissible and there are concerns about vaccine protection...COVID-19
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ECDC issues threat assessment for Omicron variant
26 November, 2021
The ECDC is urging people to get vaccinated, short-term travel restrictions may allow countries time to prepare for the introduction of the variant....COVID-19
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Vaccine update - Sputnik Light granted EUA
Laos // 26 November, 2021
Sputnik light given EUACOVID-19
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Other coronavirus antibodies may offer some protection against severe COVID-19
26 November, 2021
Exposure to other harmless coronaviruses may be protective against SARS-CoV-2COVID-19
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Low vaccination rates among health workers in the WHO African Region
26 November, 2021
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported on the low COVID-19 vaccination coverage among health workers in Africa...COVID-19
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Study: Around 470,000 elderly lives saved by COVID-19 vaccines in Europe
26 November, 2021
Around half a million lives have been saved across the European region due to COVID-19 vaccines...COVID-19
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Imported case of Omicron from Egypt
Belgium // Egypt // 26 November, 2021
First case of Omicron in Belgium.COVID-19
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Imported case of Omicron from Malawi
Israel // Malawi // 26 November, 2021
First case in a traveller from Malawi.COVID-19
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Vaccine Update – Johnson & Johnson vaccine fully approved for 18 years and above
Canada // 25 November, 2021
Johnson & Johnson announced that Canada has fully authorised its vaccine for use in everyone aged 18 years and above...COVID-19
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ECDC Assessment of the current SARS-CoV-2 epidemiological situation in the EU/EEA, projections for the end-of-year festive season and strategies for response, 17th update
24 November, 2021
ECDC Epidemiological assessment and projections for end of year pubished...COVID-19
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Highest VE with 6-8 weeks interval between doses for Covishield and Covaxin
India // 24 November, 2021
Covishield and Covaxin are best effective with 6-8 weeks interval between 2 doses.COVID-19
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Vaccine update - Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines to arrive in early December
Solomon Islands // 24 November, 2021
Doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine will arrive in early December and be rolled out to adolescents and pregnant women...COVID-19
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Vaccine update - booster doses
Georgia // 23 November, 2021
Updates regarding COVID-19 vaccination...COVID-19
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Vaccine Update: Vaccination locations expand
Gabon // 23 November, 2021
Updates on vaccination...COVID-19
