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Vaccinations of children (3-11 years) begins
China // 27 October, 2021
Covid vaccination of 3-11 years begins in some Chinese provincesCOVID-19
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EMA recommends Spikevax booster for 18 years and older
27 October, 2021
EMA recommends Moderna's vaccine for 18 years and olderCOVID-19
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ECDC advice on using COVID-19 rapid antigen tests
27 October, 2021
Although many of the rapid antigen tests are not as sensitive as standard tests, they can be used in ways that recognise this issue....COVID-19
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WHO emergency committee meetings on the COVID-19 pandemic
26 October, 2021
The pandemic remains a PHEIC...COVID-19
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EMA begins speedy review of new antiviral medication
25 October, 2021
Preliminary evidence is promising…COVID-19
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Vaccine update - adults aged 18 and over are now eligible
Botswana // 25 October, 2021
Botswana has expanded its vaccination campaign...COVID-19
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Hubei Province to vaccinate children
China // 25 October, 2021
Children aged 3-11 years will be eligible…COVID-19
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Study: COVID-19 likely to be a seasonal infection
22 October, 2021
Evidence suggests that COVID-19 could be a seasonal infection...COVID-19
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US regulatory agencies recommend booster vaccination
United States // 21 October, 2021
Booster dose eligibility expanded…COVID-19
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Study: Mild COVID-19 lasts longer in obese and overweight individuals
21 October, 2021
Overweight and obese individuals with mild COVID-19 have higher chances of longer duration of symptoms...COVID-19
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Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine approved for 12 to 15 year olds, study results published
United States // 20 October, 2021
Study results from trials of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in 12 to 15 years show favourable results...COVID-19
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International travel pass launched
Australia // 19 October, 2021
The pass is now available for use...COVID-19
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COVID-19 Update – Cases rising in fifth wave
Finland // 18 October, 2021
Finland is experiencing the fifth wave...COVID-19
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ECDC report on improving acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine across EU/EEA countries
15 October, 2021
Based on a "5Cs" model...COVID-19
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WHO Assessment - Only one in seven COVID-19 cases detected in Africa
14 October, 2021
WHO AFRO announced a new initiative to improve COVID-19 detection in Africa...COVID-19
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The role of face coverings in transmission of COVID-19, Public Health England
14 October, 2021
Statement from Public Health England's Respiratory Evidence Panel...COVID-19
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New WHO group to investigate novel pathogens like SARS-CoV-2
14 October, 2021
The new panel of experts will investigate....COVID-19
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Most farmed animals unable to carry or spread SARS-CoV-2
United States // 14 October, 2021
Commonly farmed animals in the United States were evaluated for....COVID-19
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WHO recommends additional doses for those who are immunocompromised
12 October, 2021
...“since these individuals are less likely to respond adequately to vaccination following a standard primary vaccine series and are at high risk of severe COVID-19 disease."COVID-19
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COVID-19 Update – Continued decrease in cases, state of emergency lifted
Japan // 12 October, 2021
The number of infections has dropped to a weekly average of around 800 cases...COVID-19
