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Tongue problems may be symptoms of COVID-19
01 February, 2021
Swelling, a painful rash, or indentations on the sides of their tongue may present as less common symptoms in COVID-19...COVID-19
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A further 40 million doses of Valneva COVID-19 vaccine secured
United Kingdom // 01 February, 2021
Resulting in a total of 100 million doses to be manufactured in Scotland...COVID-19
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Masks made mandatory
Nigeria // 01 February, 2021
In Lagos...COVID-19
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Local vaccine effective against UK variant
Iran // 01 February, 2021
Iran's local vaccine effective against the UK COVID-19 strainCOVID-19
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COVID-19 vaccination begins on 20 February
Colombia // 01 February, 2021
Colombia will begin COVID-19 vaccination on 20 February...COVID-19
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First shipment of AstraZeneca vaccine received
Egypt // 01 February, 2021
The country received the first shipment of AstraZeneca (Covishield) COVID-19 vaccine consisting of 50,000 doses...COVID-19
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COVID-19 infections surge; healthcare strained beyond capacity
Portugal // 01 February, 2021
COVID-19 activity continues to rise in the country. Sources report that very few intensive care beds remain vacant ...COVID-19
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More lock-downs
France // 01 February, 2021
This week France closed it borders to all but essential travellers to and from countries outside the European UnionCOVID-19
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CDC science updates
United States // 01 February, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have published their weekly COVID-19 science updateCOVID-19
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Western Australia in 5 day lock down
Australia // 31 January, 2021
The State of Western Australia has issued a hard lock down after a hotel quarantine security guard, working at the Four Points Sheraton, Perth, tested positive for COVID-19.COVID-19
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Third-highest death toll in the world
Mexico // 31 January, 2021
Mexico has now surpassed India ...COVID-19
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OSHA updated COVID-19 guidance for worker safety
United States // 30 January, 2021
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated worker safety guidance “Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace”.COVID-19
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CDC issues mask mandate for public transportation
United States // 30 January, 2021
In an attempt to control the pandemic and aid in re-opening America’s economy, the CDC issued a mask mandate effective 1 February 2021.COVID-19
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Study COVID-19 antibodies can be passed from pregnant women to their babies
30 January, 2021
A new study published in journal JAMA Pediatrics, provides more evidence that COVID-19 antibodies can cross the placenta.COVID-19
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Restrictions imposed due to variant concerns
Germany // 30 January, 2021
Due to concerns over COVID-19 variants, Germany is denying entry to people arriving from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Brazil, Portugal and South Africa.COVID-19
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Quarantine in hotels required
Canada // 30 January, 2021
Public health officials are taking extra measures due to concerns about the spread of more transmissible Covid-19 variants, as well as an increase in Canadians taking overseas trips.COVID-19
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EMA approves Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine
29 January, 2021
Third vaccine approved...COVID-19
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US has given the most doses of COVID-19 vaccine
United States // 29 January, 2021
Vaccine doses comparison by country...COVID-19
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More US businesses offer to help with vaccine distribution
United States // 29 January, 2021
The New York Times reports that Microsoft, Starbucks and Amazon are among the companies offering the government assistance with logistics and operations...
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Salisbury Cathedral turned into mass vaccination centre, with beautiful music
United Kingdom // 29 January, 2021
The Daily Mail reports that the 800 year-old Salisbury Cathedral in England’s south has been turned into a mass coronavirus vaccination hub...COVID-19
