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COVID-19 rapid antigen self testing expanded
Australia // 24 December, 2021
South Australia now allows the personal use of Rapid Antigen COVID-19 tests, NSW will provide the tests free of charge....COVID-19
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COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for most people
Ecuador // 24 December, 2021
Everyone aged 12 and over must be vaccinated....COVID-19
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FDA authorises molnupiravir
United States // 24 December, 2021
The US FDA granted emergency use authorisation for molnupiravir...COVID-19
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CDC updates isolation and quarantine guidance for healthcare workers
United States // 24 December, 2021
To ensure adequate availability of healthcare staff to cope with the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases due to Omicron variant, the US CDC has updated isolation and...COVID-19
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Omicron confirmed in two people
Malta // 24 December, 2021
Two cases of Omicron have been confirmed...COVID-19
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Two cases of Omicron detected
Burkina Faso // 24 December, 2021
Two cases of omicron detected...COVID-19
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Vaccine Update - Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine approved for booster dose
South Africa // 23 December, 2021
At least two months after completion of primary vaccine...COVID-19
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Vaccine update - Fully vaccinated status redefined
Mauritius // 23 December, 2021
From 15 January 2022...COVID-19
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Early studies show Omicron infections less severe than Delta
South Africa // United Kingdom // 23 December, 2021
Three separate early studies conducted in South Africa, England, and Scotland have shown evidence that the Omicron variant may be less severe than other variants of COVID-19...COVID-19
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Multiple cases of Omicron detected
French Polynesia // 23 December, 2021
Health authorities reported multiple detections of the Omicron variant...COVID-19
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First imported case of Omicron
Guernsey // 23 December, 2021
Authorities announced that the first case of Omicron was confirmed in a traveller from the United Kingdom...COVID-19
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Healthcare workers in California required to get a booster shot
United States // 23 December, 2021
Health authorities in California have announced that healthcare workers must be vaccinated with a booster shot...COVID-19
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COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy
22 December, 2021
Increasing evidence supports vaccination for pregnant and breastfeeding women...COVID-19
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Pre-clinical trials show promise for vaccine against variants
United States // 22 December, 2021
SpFN vaccine may be effective against all major variants…COVID-19
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Vaccine Update – Booster vaccination
Vietnam // 22 December, 2021
Booster vaccination now open to priority groups...COVID-19
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Locally-produced vaccine Turkovac received emergency use authorisation
Turkey // 22 December, 2021
Turkovac will be open to use soon...COVID-19
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Vaccine update - Vaccine pass mandatory for school staffs, school children and adults above 18 years
Tunisia // 22 December, 2021
Mandatory vaccine pass in public places and schools...COVID-19
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WHO Issues Emergency Use Listing for Nuvaxovid
22 December, 2021
Nuvaxovid is the latest vaccine granted EUL...COVID-19
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Vaccine Update – Fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Israel // 22 December, 2021
Vaccines commence for 5-11 year olds and boosters for 12-15 year olds...COVID-19
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Some must complete booster dose to retain fully vaccinated status
Malaysia // 22 December, 2021
People over 60 and those who had Sinovac must receive a booster by February 2022...COVID-19