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WHO update – implementing and adjusting public health and social measures
11 January, 2021
In an update to the interim guidance published in May 2020 and newsed here, WHO have published “Considerations in adjusting public health and social measures in the context of COVID-19”.COVID-19
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South American variant virus
Argentina // Brazil // 10 January, 2021
A variant strain has been detected in several places in South America...COVID-19
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FDA: genetic variations can lead to false negative tests
09 January, 2021
The US FDA announced...COVID-19
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London delared major incident due to "out of control" spread of COVID-19
United Kingdom // 08 January, 2021
The threat posed by COVID-19 puts London "at crisis point"...COVID-19
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UK approves Moderna vaccine
United Kingdom // 08 January, 2021
The third vaccine to be approved...COVID-19
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EMA approves extra dose from Pfizer vaccine vials
08 January, 2021
A total of 6 doses can be drawn from each vial...COVID-19
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Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine seem effective against the mutant strains
08 January, 2021
Media is reporting that the COVID-19 vaccine...COVID-19
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All international travellers to be administered Nasalferon
Cuba // 08 January, 2021
Nasalferon to be administered to travellers...COVID-19
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Canadian care home residents challenge delay of second COVID-19 vaccine shot
Canada // 08 January, 2021
Residents at a care home in Montreal are demanding access to a second vaccine dose...COVID-19
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Stanford single-dose nanoparticle COVID-19 vaccine candidate
08 January, 2021
Stanford University team have developed a nanoparticle vaccine...COVID-19
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Major US Airlines Back “Global” COVID-19 Testing Requirements
08 January, 2021
A global pre-flight requirement for a negative COVID-19 test....COVID-19
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Israel to vaccinate all over-16s by April
Israel // 08 January, 2021
Israel is leading the world in rolling out vaccinations...COVID-19
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EMA approves Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
08 January, 2021
EMA approves COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna following review of safety and efficacy data...COVID-19
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NHS critically ill patients to receive tocilizumab and sarilumab, reducing time spent in ICU by 10 days
United Kingdom // 07 January, 2021
COVID-19 patients in ICU to receive potentially life-saving treatments...COVID-19
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Sinovac vaccine 78% effective in a trial in Brazil
Brazil // 07 January, 2021
One step closer to regulatory approval...COVID-19
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CureVac joins Bayer to help with COVID-19 vaccine distribution
07 January, 2021
CureVac will benefit from Bayer's established infrastructure...COVID-19
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COVID-19 vaccination to begin in February 2021
Colombia // 07 January, 2021
Officials have confirmed that Pfizer will supply 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine progressively in 2021...COVID-19
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Study: COVID-19 transmission on a flight to New Zealand
New Zealand // 07 January, 2021
Seven cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in passengers who flew to Auckland in September...COVID-19
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Study: convalescent plasma can have positive effect if given early
07 January, 2021
A small study in Argentina showed older adults....COVID-19
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Allergic reaction to Pfizer vaccine
United States // 06 January, 2021
Several people have been treated for a severe allergic reaction following vaccination...COVID-19
