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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
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Digital certificates may enable international students to return to Australia
Australia // 29 January, 2021
The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Australian Education Minister, Alan Tudge, has said that reliable digital vaccination certificates could provide a pathway for bringing large numbers of international students into Australian universities without a need for quarantine...
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CDC: Evidence indicates schools can be safe if precautions are taken
United States // 29 January, 2021
The New York Times reports that US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) officials say that most available evidence indicates schools can be safe if precautions are taken on campus and in the community...
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Is the US ready for 4th (B.1.1.7) COVID-19 wave?
United States // 29 January, 2021
Eric Topol** has drawn this graph of the expected increase in new cases in the US as the B.1.1.7 becomes the dominant strain during March 2021...COVID-19
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Ontario's updated Pandemic Projections - variant strain will be dominant by March
Canada // 29 January, 2021
The variant B.1.1.7 is spreading, ICU capacity remains strained....COVID-19
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COVID-19 vaccination alone cannot end the pandemic
United States // 29 January, 2021
Modelling from Columbia University shows non-pharmaceutical interventions need to continue...COVID-19, General Articles
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Ranking country response: Lowy Institute COVID performance index
28 January, 2021
Data from 98 countries has been compared. Smaller countries fared better, however economic development had less impact than assumed....COVID-19, General Articles
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Lockdown extended, travels banned
Portugal // 28 January, 2021
For 15 days...COVID-19
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Possible reasons behind resurgence of COVID-19 in Manaus, Brazil
Brazil // 28 January, 2021
At least 76% of the population had been infected with COVID-19 by October 2020, which was well above the theoretical threshold for herd immunity...COVID-19
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Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine only for under 65s
Germany // 28 January, 2021
Due to insufficient efficacy data for over 65s...COVID-19
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Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine approved for emergency use
Chile // 28 January, 2021
Third approved vaccine...COVID-19
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First local cases in months are infected with B.1.351 variant
New Zealand // 28 January, 2021
The returned travellers were likely infected during their stay in a managed isolation facility in Auckland....COVID-19
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Human trials of LY-CoV555 antibody treatment
United States // 28 January, 2021
Results from trials of COVID-19 antibody treatment, LY-CoV555...COVID-19
