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COVID-19 case update - Transmission has declined significantly
Paraguay // 24 August, 2021
Decline registered but COVID-19 activity still high...COVID-19
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Studies: COVID-19 transmission in asymptomatic cases
24 August, 2021
Several studies investigate transmission from asymptomatic COVID-19 cases...COVID-19
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PAHO COVID-19 epidemiological update August 2021
23 August, 2021
PAHO COVID-19 epidemiological update...COVID-19
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Companies can register for the Sinopharm vaccine between 23 to 27 August
Thailand // 21 August, 2021
Companies can register for the COVID-19 Sinopharm vaccine will be available from 23 to 27 August...COVID-19
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UK approves first antibody treatment for COVID-19
United Kingdom // 20 August, 2021
First therapy approved specific to COVID-19…COVID-19
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High-risk patients don’t benefit from convalescent plasma
United States // 19 August, 2021
No difference in disease progression found…COVID-19
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CDC studies declining effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines
19 August, 2021
Three studies from the CDC...COVID-19
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Increased COVID 19 cases and deaths attributed to wildfire smoke
United States // 18 August, 2021
High levels of particulate matter (PM2.5) in wildfire smoke may have led to increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths in...COVID-19, Air Pollution
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CoronaVac associated with Bell’s palsy
Hong Kong (China SAR) // 17 August, 2021
Risk still outweighed by benefit…COVID-19
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WHO reports on fake vaccine in Africa and South-East Asia
India // Uganda // 16 August, 2021
Two countries affected…COVID-19
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COVID-19 Update - Lockdowns extended amid surging cases
Iran // 15 August, 2021
A nationwide lockdown from 16-21 August has been announced...COVID-19
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COVID-19 vaccination for animals
Greece // Hungary // Russia // South Korea // Thailand // United States // 14 August, 2021
Two COVID-19 vaccines for animals are currently...COVID-19
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WHO warns about fake remdesivir in the Americas
Mexico // 13 August, 2021
Fake remdesivir has been identified for sale on the internet and circulating in...COVID-19
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Updated guidance on mask use
China // 13 August, 2021
Masks should be worn indoors and outdoors in public areas...COVID-19
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COVID-19 in women giving birth, study
13 August, 2021
COVID-19 associated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality for women giving birth...COVID-19
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CDC expands vaccine recommendation
United States // 11 August, 2021
Vaccine safe for pregnant people…COVID-19
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Proof of immunity required and free testing to end in October
Germany // 11 August, 2021
From 23 August, Germany's 3G rule will require proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test in order to enter...COVID-19
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COVID-19 re-infections
Belgium // Brazil // Ecuador // Hong Kong (China SAR) // India // Israel // Netherlands // Pakistan // Peru // Qatar // Spain // Sweden // United States // 11 August, 2021
Cases of reinfection with SAR-CoV2 have been reported. Some are more severe than the initial infection....COVID-19
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WHO interim statements on COVID-19 vaccines: boosters, mixed regimes and fractioned doses
10 August, 2021
Emerging evidence is under review on different strategies for using COVID-19 vaccines…COVID-19
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Vaccines offer more protection than infection
United States // 06 August, 2021
CDC study shows large risk of reinfection for unvaccinated…COVID-19
