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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
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North Korea testing locally developed vaccine
North Korea // 28 January, 2021
Media reports that late stage clinical trials of a locally developed COVID-19 vaccine are underway...COVID-19
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Covaxin effective against the UK variant SARS-CoV2
India // 28 January, 2021
Covaxin effective against the UK variant COVID strainCOVID-19
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Exemptions to border restrictions for vaccinated or recovered travellers to Iceland
Iceland // 28 January, 2021
Travellers from Eu and Switzerland who can show proof of infection or vaccination will be exempted from ...COVID-19
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Sputnik V vaccine approved in Pakistan
Pakistan // 27 January, 2021
Pakistani authorities have given emergency approval for a third COVID-19 vaccine....COVID-19
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Vaccination of elderly and carers begins in Bulgaria
Bulgaria // 27 January, 2021
Phase two of the vaccine rollout plan is underway...COVID-19
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WHO COVID-19 Weekly Reports, January 2021
27 January, 2021
WHO weekly situation updates on the COVID-19 pandemic...COVID-19
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Using anal swabs to test for COVID-19 in high-risk individuals
China // 27 January, 2021
Anal swabs can increase detection rates...COVID-19
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ONS survey: those infected with B.1.1.7 variant less likely to report loss of smell and taste
27 January, 2021
But more likely to report other symptoms...COVID-19
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Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine approved for emergency use
South Africa // 27 January, 2021
And is currently reviewing applications by other manufacturers...COVID-19
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Moderna on track to deliver 200million doses by end June
United States // 27 January, 2021
The company also states they will increase global production to over 600 million doses this year...COVID-19
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Effect of bamlanivimab and etesevimab on viral load in mild to moderate COVID-19 patients, study
27 January, 2021
Trials of monoclonal antibodies in the treatment of COVID-19 patients have shown...COVID-19, General Articles
