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Batch of AstraZeneca vaccine suspended after recipient died
Austria // 07 March, 2021
Two people who received vaccine from the same batch developed blood clot disorders. Further investigation ongoing, so far no evidence the vaccination caused the issue . . .COVID-19
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More than a million COVID cases in Europe last week
07 March, 2021
After six weeks of declining cases, the region saw an increase this week...COVID-19
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England providing free tests for all businesses
United Kingdom // 07 March, 2021
The government will provide testing to businesses to help detect the virus and help prevent outbreaks at work...COVID-19
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FDA approves molecular at-home COVID test
United States // 06 March, 2021
The first non-prescription molecular test for COVID has been approved in the US...COVID-19
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Mask mandates and onsite dining bans reduced COVID infections
United States // 06 March, 2021
Both indoor and outdoor dining raised cases, while mask mandates saw declines....COVID-19
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Vaccine Update: Fist doses of vaccine arrive from COVAX
Uganda // 05 March, 2021
Nearly 900,000 doses delivered…COVID-19
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Government to provide free testing to entire population
Switzerland // 05 March, 2021
Part of measures to reduce COVID-19 restrictions…COVID-19
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Obesity linked to death from COVID-19
05 March, 2021
Obesity a "predictor of death"...COVID-19
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COVID Vaccine registration guide with list of co-morbidites
India // 05 March, 2021
Vaccine user registration guide issued, Co-WIN upradedCOVID-19
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Harvard survey: Vaccine acceptance highest in India and Philippines
05 March, 2021
Harvard survey on COVID vaccine acceptanceCOVID-19
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Delayed skin reactions to Moderna vaccine
United States // 04 March, 2021
Twelve patients had skin reactions following their first....COVID-19
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Up to four month lapse between COVID vaccine doses OK, per NACI
Canada // 03 March, 2021
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization issued a statement....COVID-19
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Convalescent Plasma Trial Halted
United States // 02 March, 2021
Study finds no benefit in patients with mild symptoms…COVID-19
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First Round of COVAX Allocations Published
02 March, 2021
Details plan for AstraZeneca vaccine…COVID-19, General Articles
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Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines reduce severe COVID in older adults
United Kingdom // 01 March, 2021
Public Health England published data on the effectiveness of the two vaccines...COVID-19
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WHO: COVID infections rise globally for the first time in seven weeks
01 March, 2021
For the first time in seven weeks...COVID-19
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COVID-19 vaccine from COVAX has arrived in Africa
Ghana // Cote d'Ivoire // 01 March, 2021
Vaccination campaign has started in Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire...COVID-19
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Households with children in school to perform regular rapid COVID-19 tests
United Kingdom // 28 February, 2021
Families can test themselves twice every week ....COVID-19
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Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine results - 95% effective at preventing COVID-19 and effective in reducing severe disease
Israel // 28 February, 2021
Studies in Israel show the vaccine prevents COVID-19 infection and prevents severe disease...COVID-19
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New variant B.1.1.222 is present in up to 80 percent of cases
Mexico // 28 February, 2021
Variant is potentially more transmissible....COVID-19
