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Possible correlation between air pollution and COVID-19 mortality
03 November, 2020
Long term exposure to air pollution may have an effect on COVID-19 associated fatality...COVID-19, Air Pollution
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Countrywide testing for COVID-19
Slovakia // 02 November, 2020
Mass testing of the population reveals around 1% infected...COVID-19
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CDC: pregnancy a risk factor for severe COVID-19 infections and premature birth
02 November, 2020
Pregnant people with COVID-19 may...COVID-19
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Will leading vaccines induce sterilising immunity?
02 November, 2020
Discussion on COVID-19 vaccines and immunity...COVID-19
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Adverse reactions after seasonal flu shots being monitored; use resumed in Singapore
South Korea // Singapore // 02 November, 2020
The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are strengthening surveillance in response to reports of adverse reactions, including several fatalities, after receiving seasonal flu vaccination. In Singapore, although there have been no fatalities, the MOH had temporarily halted the use of 2 brands of flu vaccine...Seasonal Flu
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Transmissibility of COVID-19 and age
02 November, 2020
A study has drawn a comparison between the susceptibility to COVID-19 infection in children under 10 years old, adults over 60 years versus younger/middle aged adults...COVID-19
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Modelling study suggests masks can reduce the number of deaths from COVID-19
United States // 01 November, 2020
Researchers analysed the effects of mask use and social distancing ...COVID-19
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"What's the germiest surface in a supermarket?"
Canada // 01 November, 2020
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation tested surfaces in supermarkets in Toronto ...COVID-19
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"Restart-19" concert experiment shows measures can reduce COVID-19 risk
Germany // 01 November, 2020
Concerts in halls are possible under certain conditions without a high risk of corona infection ...COVID-19
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Machine learning to predict COVID-19 spread, Amazon Web Services
31 October, 2020
Amazon Web Services provides open-source tool ....COVID-19
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Low humidity a factor in COVID-19 transmission
31 October, 2020
Several studies show low humidity increases COVID-19 risk ...COVID-19
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WHO guidance COVID-19 vaccine access and allocation
31 October, 2020
A values framework and roadmap for prioritization guide the allocation of COVID-19 vaccines when they first become available....COVID-19
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Counterfeit influenza vaccine identified in the Americas
Mexico // 31 October, 2020
Falsified Fluzone Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine identified in Mexico ....Seasonal Flu
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CDC: infected household members spread COVID to half their cohabitants
31 October, 2020
The CDC says about half of all people ...COVID-19
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WHO: COVID has mid to long term health impacts
30 October, 2020
In his opening remarks today, the WHO Director-General...COVID-19
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WHO: COVID-19 still a public health emergency of international concern
30 October, 2020
In their fifth meeting to assess the situation....COVID-19
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Novavax delays US trial of COVID-19 vaccine to November
30 October, 2020
Novavax announced on 28 October 2020 that it has delayed the start of Phase 3 US trials of its coronavirus vaccine until the end of November...COVID-19
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CDC will monitor COVID-19 vaccine recipients with App
United States // 30 October, 2020
Once a coronavirus vaccine is approved and being distributed, the CDC will look for health issues by staying in touch with vaccine recipients through text messages and surveys...COVID-19
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Pfizer is now including teens in clinical trials for its COVID-19 vaccine
30 October, 2020
Pfizer is now including teens in clinical trials for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, expanding the participation age to include high schoolers and middle schoolers...COVID-19
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Early COVID-19 vaccines will only prevent symptoms, not block the virus
30 October, 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci explained “primary” and “secondary” endpoints for COVID vaccines...COVID-19