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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
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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
