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Vaccine update - Third dose of Sinopharm to be offered to some people
United Arab Emirates // 19 May, 2021
People who have not developed antibodies after the first two Sinopharm doses...COVID-19
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Vaccine update: First COVAX shipment arriving
Vanuatu // 19 May, 2021
The first shipment from COVAX contains...COVID-19
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Study - Preliminary results of CombivacS trial published
Spain // 18 May, 2021
Preliminary study results for COVID-19 vaccination with AstraZenca vaccine followed by Pfizer vaccine published...COVID-19
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COVID-19 Recovery Trials
Nepal // Indonesia // United Kingdom // 17 May, 2021
Results from the RECOVERY trials have found treatment with colchicine of no benefit, dexamethasone increases ventilator-free days, convalescent plasma not effective for severely ill patients...COVID-19
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Pfizer vaccine storage flexibility
17 May, 2021
Thawed doses now good for more than five days…COVID-19, General Articles
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REGEN–COV™ reduces hospitalisation and death and reduces symptom duration and viral load in outpatients
17 May, 2021
REGEN-COV™ shows encouraging results in outpatients...COVID-19
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2DG Oral COVID-19 medication
India // 17 May, 2021
Anti COVID medication released...COVID-19
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CDC issues new school reopening guidelines
United States // 17 May, 2021
Schools should continue to follow the current prevention strategies for the remainder of the school year...COVID-19
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Vaccine update - Vaccination open to people over 50 years
Dominican Republic // 17 May, 2021
A second shipment arrived through COVAX and vaccination open to people aged 50 years and above...COVID-19
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Vaccine update - Vaccine campaign ongoing
Dominica // 17 May, 2021
Vaccination campaign is underway...COVID-19
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Local COVID cases across 14 areas
Vietnam // 16 May, 2021
Since the beginning of March at least 120 locally acquired cases have been detected in 14 localities...COVID-19
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WHO says second year of COVID-19 pandemic more deadly
15 May, 2021
The Director-General spoke about vaccination inequity at a media briefing...COVID-19
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GSK and CureVac to develop vaccines against COVID variants
14 May, 2021
Animal studies have shown promising results...COVID-19
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Vaccine update - locally made Sputnik V being used
Belarus // 13 May, 2021
Locally made Sputnik V has passed quality control tests in Russia...COVID-19
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Neurological impact of COVID-19
13 May, 2021
Neurological symptoms correlated with higher mortality…COVID-19, General Articles
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CDC updates guidance after full vaccination
United States // 13 May, 2021
Masks and distancing may still be required locally…COVID-19
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No evidence of SARS-CoV-2 integration with DNA
13 May, 2021
Study unable to reproduce previously reported results…COVID-19, General Articles
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Vaccine response in those with immune deficits
United States // 13 May, 2021
Enrollment has begun in study…COVID-19
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COVID-19 vaccine update: Vaccine rollout underway
Benin // 13 May, 2021
Vaccination has commenced...COVID-19
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Pilot study Using Ultrasound Stimulation to Reduce Inflammation in COVID-19 In-Patients
United States // 13 May, 2021
Pilot study using Ultrasound Stimulation treatment starts...COVID-19
