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Cases reach lowest count since November
Canada // 31 January, 2021
In their weekly epidemiological update, officials...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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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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AstraZeneca vaccine approved for emergency use
Philippines // 30 January, 2021
This is the second vaccine to be granted . . .COVID-19
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Variant virus responsible for spike
South Africa // 29 January, 2021
A new variant has been responsible...COVID-19
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Lockdown extended in Wales
United Kingdom // 29 January, 2021
For three weeks...COVID-19
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COVID-19 in Brazil, January
Brazil // 29 January, 2021
Over 9 million cases have been confirmed, with over 220,000 deaths.COVID-19
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COVID-19 in the United States, January
United States // 29 January, 2021
CDC is reporting at least 25.4 million cases and over 427,000 fatalities.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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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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Further restrictions on international travel
Canada // 29 January, 2021
Starting 3 February, new restrictions...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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Local COVID-19 cases in Northern Vietnam
Vietnam // 28 January, 2021
Locally acquired cases have been detected in Hai Duong and Quang Ninh Provinces.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
