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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
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WHO backs additional vaccine dose for immunocompromised people
11 October, 2021
An advisory group for the World Health Organizat...ionCOVID-19
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Vaccine Update – Booster shot eligibility expanded
Italy // 11 October, 2021
Booster shots are now also available to people aged 60 years and above and frail people...COVID-19
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Government signs deal for molnupiravir supplies
New Zealand // 11 October, 2021
Government purchases 60,000 courses of molnupiravir...COVID-19
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Portugal becomes first country globally to reach 85% of population fully vaccinated
Portugal // 10 October, 2021
Over 85% of the population is fully vaccinated...COVID-19
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ECDC study on vaccine effectiveness in the real world
09 October, 2021
The ECDC has released interim results showing vaccine efficacy against hospitalisation in elderly people...COVID-19
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Booster doses lowering COVID-19 infections in nursing homes
Denmark // 09 October, 2021
Booster shots have shown marked protection against infection....COVID-19
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Dog infected with COVID-19
Myanmar // 09 October, 2021
The first report of a dog infected with...COVID-19
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Vaccine update - Booster doses announced
Latvia // 09 October, 2021
The vaccination campaign is progressing slowly, with booster doses announced...COVID-19
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Vaccine update - Vaccines for children 3 years and above arrive in country
Iran // 08 October, 2021
Shipments of vaccines to be used for children from 3 years and older have arrived...COVID-19
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Vaccine update - Booster doses announced
Seychelles // 08 October, 2021
Booster shots will be given to everyone at least 6 months...COVID-19
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Vaccine Update – vaccination progress continues
Brazil // 08 October, 2021
The vaccination programme continues to progress.
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Scandinavian nations alter pediatric use of Moderna vaccine
Denmark // Finland // Norway // Sweden // 08 October, 2021
Based on an initial study, four countries...COVID-19
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WHO definition of post COVID-19 condition
07 October, 2021
Symptoms last for at least 2 months...COVID-19
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WHO strategy to meet global COVID-19 vaccination targets
07 October, 2021
Targets to vaccinate 40% of the population of all countries by the end of 2021...COVID-19
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Vaccine update - Third batch of vaccines from the COVAX facility
Yemen // 07 October, 2021
The third batch of vaccine doses arrived in Yemen on 23 September...COVID-19
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Vaccine Update: Re-launch of the vaccination campaign
Zambia // 07 October, 2021
Zambia's new goal is to vaccinate 30% by DecemberCOVID-19
