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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
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Over half a billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in South East Asia Region
India // Indonesia // Thailand // Sri Lanka // Bhutan // Maldives // Nepal // East Timor // 06 August, 2021
As countries scale up their vaccination programmes...COVID-19
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Study REGEN-COV treatment offers protection to household contacts, 66% reduced risk of infection
06 August, 2021
REGEN-COV reduced the risk and burden of COVID-19 infection among household contacts infected of SARS-CoV-2...COVID-19
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ECDC and EMA urge vaccination of all those who are eligible
04 August, 2021
It may be advisable in some cases to consider reducing the interval between first and second doses...COVID-19
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REGEN-COV approved for prevention of COVID after exposure
United States // 04 August, 2021
Antibody treatment can be used in certain people exposed to SARS-CoV-2 to prevent infection....COVID-19
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Masks made mandatory
Tanzania // 03 August, 2021
Masks required in public transport…COVID-19
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Vaccine update - booster shots for risk groups
Sweden // 03 August, 2021
Updates regarding vaccination in Sweden...COVID-19
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Earliest COVID-19 symptoms vary by age and sex
02 August, 2021
According to a new study, people's earliest symptoms....COVID-19
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Dogs detect disease
Cambodia // 02 August, 2021
Detection Dogs successfully detect COVID-19…COVID-19
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WHO reports Delta variant is a major cause for concern in the Eastern Mediterranean Region and elsewhere.
02 August, 2021
"Vaccines are not being distributed equitably..."COVID-19
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WHO Europe calls for countries to combine efforts to protect the vulnerable everywhere
02 August, 2021
"Your decision counts for ending this pandemic..."COVID-19
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Study: relaxing restrictions too soon after vaccination can increase risk of variants
02 August, 2021
Study: relaxing restrictions too soon after vaccination can increase risk of variantsCOVID-19
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Vaccine Update - new entry requirements, only fully vaccinated
Grenada // 02 August, 2021
new entry requirements, only fully vaccinatedCOVID-19
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CDC: Delta can be spread by infected vaccinated people
United States // 30 July, 2021
The data behind the CDC's new mask recommendations....COVID-19
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Memory problems persist months after COVID-19 infection
Norway // 30 July, 2021
Long-COVID-19 symptoms lasting at least 8 months…COVID-19
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WHO update on recommendations for the use of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine
30 July, 2021
Including interchangeability with other vaccines and deferring the second dose...COVID-19
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STIKO recommends mixing of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, supportive study results
Germany // 30 July, 2021
Two different brands can be used as first and second dosesCOVID-19
