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New international panel to prevent animal to human infections
24 May, 2021
Four international organization have formed an expert panel to improve understanding, and halt the occurrence and spread, of zoonotic (animal to human) diseases.COVID-19
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WHO says actual death count worldwide from COVID likely 2-3 times higher than reported
23 May, 2021
Official case counts fail to capture the true death count from...COVID-19
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Vaccines effective against B.1.617 variants
23 May, 2021
Several studies showing protection against B.1.617 variants....COVID-19, General Articles
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Study: Mask mandates in schools showed fewer COVID-19 infections
United States // 22 May, 2021
a new study by CDC reports “COVID-19 incidence was 37% lower in schools that required teachers to wear masks.COVID-19
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More than 1 billion doses of vaccine pledged to less wealthy nations
21 May, 2021
Doses to be delivered by end of year…COVID-19, General Articles
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GAVI purchases more vaccine for COVAX Facility
21 May, 2021
200 million doses of Janssen vaccine advance purchased…COVID-19
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COVID-19 in South Korea
South Korea // 21 May, 2021
Increase in cases noted...COVID-19
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Vaccine update - vaccination available for tourists
San Marino // 21 May, 2021
Visitors who fit certain criteria can receive Sputnik V...COVID-19
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Vaccine update: new deliveries of vacccine doses arrive
Uzbekistan // 20 May, 2021
New deliveries of vacccine doses arrive...COVID-19
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Study - University of British Colombia commences study into vaccines and pregnant and lactating individuals
Canada // 20 May, 2021
Canadian vaccine registry for pregnancy and lactation launched to start study...COVID-19
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Study finds no efficacy against B.1.351 variant from AstraZeneca vaccine
20 May, 2021
No protection against mild to moderate COVID-19…COVID-19, General Articles
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Two doses of AstraZeneca vaccine 90% effective
United Kingdom // 20 May, 2021
New study from real time data finds excellent efficacy…COVID-19
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Vaccine update: All adults have received first dose
Nauru // 20 May, 2021
In just four weeks since the vaccination campaign began...COVID-19
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Study: immune response among children who developed MIS-C
19 May, 2021
Children who develop a life-threatening reaction after coronavirus infection.....COVID-19
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Vaccine Trial Testing Third Dose Begins
United Kingdom // 19 May, 2021
First in the world study will analyse benefits of a booster dose after full vaccination…COVID-19
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WHO Committee Affirms Safety of Janssen Vaccine
19 May, 2021
Benefits continue to outweigh risks…COVID-19, General Articles
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ECDC releases new dashboard on SARS-CoV-2 variants
19 May, 2021
ECDC SARS-COV-2 variants dashboard now available...COVID-19
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PAHO Epidemiological Update: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - 18 May 2021
19 May, 2021
PAHO weekly COVID-19 update 18 May published...COVID-19
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Study: COVID-19 and Children
19 May, 2021
A study published in scientific reports examined the clinical characteristics and outcomes in pediatric COVID-19 patients.COVID-19
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Passenger Charter for travel during the COVID-19 pandemic
United Kingdom // 19 May, 2021
A guidance providing information for passengers travelling during the pandemic...COVID-19
