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Omicron cases detected
Bulgaria // 20 January, 2022
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Oral medications Paxlovid and Molnupiravir approved for treatment of COVID-19
Australia // 19 January, 2022
Both prescription medications are for adults at high risk of severe illness....COVID-19
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WHO IHR Emergency Committee on COVID-19 10th meeting
19 January, 2022
Statement released emphasizing recommendations…COVID-19
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PAHO says prioritise testing for symptomatic people
19 January, 2022
Rapid antigen tests recommended…COVID-19
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WHO addresses Omicron misinformation
19 January, 2022
Fact vs. myth published…COVID-19
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Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine efficacy on Omicron
19 January, 2022
More studies have looked at the efficacy of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine on the Omicron variant...COVID-19
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DSA BreathPass - an ultra-rapid COVID-19 detection device
Finland // 17 January, 2022
Receives CE certification for distribution...COVID-19
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Variable waning of antibodies after Comirnaty and Coronavac
17 January, 2022
Coronovac antibodies wane faster than ComirnatyCOVID-19
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COVID-19 Update – Vaccination proof required to enter public venues
France // 17 January, 2022
The French National Assembly has approved of a law requiring people to provide proof of vaccination in order to enter public venues...COVID-19
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Fourth booster dose considered for vulnerable citizens
Denmark // 16 January, 2022
Officials have indicated that they are considering implementing a fourth booster....COVID-19
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Vaccine Update – Fourth booster dose optional
Hungary // 16 January, 2022
Updates on vaccination in Hungary...COVID-19
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Omicron detected in Beijing
China // 16 January, 2022
Beijing has reported their first locally transmitted case of Omicron...COVID-19
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Healthcare workers allowed to work if asymptomatic
Czech Republic // 16 January, 2022
Applies to those who do not have COVID-19 symptoms and are in healthcare...COVID-19
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CDC updates guidance on masks and respirators
United States // 15 January, 2022
Wear the most protective mask you can that fits well and that you will wear consistently...COVID-19
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COVID-19 Vaccine Update – Booster doses available for at risk groups
Oman // 15 January, 2022
Booster vaccine doses...COVID-19
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Booster vaccination open to adults
Saint Pierre and Miquelon // 14 January, 2022
High risk populations above age 12 also eligible…COVID-19
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Booster vaccination for the general public
British Virgin Islands // 14 January, 2022
Open to adults and children over the age of 12…COVID-19
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COVID-19 Vaccine Update - Vaccination campaign expanded; booster dose duration shortened
Cyprus // 14 January, 2022
Vaccination open to all 5 years and above; waiting time for booster dose shortened to...COVID-19
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Molnupiravir granted EUA
Indonesia // 14 January, 2022
Molnupiravir granted EUACOVID-19
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WHO recommends new drugs for severe and non-severe COVID-19
14 January, 2022
Baricitinib and sotrovimab for severe or critical disease and non-severe cases respectively...COVID-19