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“Dodged a bullet”: Melbourne lockdown may have prevented more deadly variants
Australia // 02 February, 2021
Experts say the extended lockdown in Melbourne during 2020 has helped with...COVID-19
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UK detects B.1.351 coronavirus variant in people with no travel links
United Kingdom // 02 February, 2021
... and will begin door-to-door testing of people in affected areas...COVID-19
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Portugal severely affected by B.1.1.7 variant
Portugal // 02 February, 2021
The B.1.1.7 variant is causing concern in Portugal, while other affected countries have decreasing trends...COVID-19
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Mike Osterholm predicts that B.1.1.7 will be like a hurricane for the US
United States // 02 February, 2021
...and recommends that the US increases the number of people who have received the first vaccine dose...COVID-19
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Co-infections with two SARS-CoV-2 variants
Brazil // 02 February, 2021
Doctors have reported two COVID-19 patients simultaneously infected with two different virus strains...COVID-19
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South Africa purchased 1.5 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine
South Africa // 01 February, 2021
First million doses have arrived in the country...COVID-19
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ECDC report on COVID-19 response during vaccination era
01 February, 2021
Any delays in vaccine procurement, distribution and administration would indicate that non-pharmaceutical measures must be kept for longer...COVID-19
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Additional surge testing deployed in several locations
United Kingdom // 01 February, 2021
Where the COVID-19 variant that emerged in South Africa have been identified...COVID-19
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Tongue problems may be symptoms of COVID-19
01 February, 2021
Swelling, a painful rash, or indentations on the sides of their tongue may present as less common symptoms in COVID-19...COVID-19
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A further 40 million doses of Valneva COVID-19 vaccine secured
United Kingdom // 01 February, 2021
Resulting in a total of 100 million doses to be manufactured in Scotland...COVID-19
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Masks made mandatory
Nigeria // 01 February, 2021
In Lagos...COVID-19
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Local vaccine effective against UK variant
Iran // 01 February, 2021
Iran's local vaccine effective against the UK COVID-19 strainCOVID-19
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COVID-19 vaccination begins on 20 February
Colombia // 01 February, 2021
Colombia will begin COVID-19 vaccination on 20 February...COVID-19
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First shipment of AstraZeneca vaccine received
Egypt // 01 February, 2021
The country received the first shipment of AstraZeneca (Covishield) COVID-19 vaccine consisting of 50,000 doses...COVID-19
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COVID-19 infections surge; healthcare strained beyond capacity
Portugal // 01 February, 2021
COVID-19 activity continues to rise in the country. Sources report that very few intensive care beds remain vacant ...COVID-19
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More lock-downs
France // 01 February, 2021
This week France closed it borders to all but essential travellers to and from countries outside the European UnionCOVID-19
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CDC science updates
United States // 01 February, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have published their weekly COVID-19 science updateCOVID-19
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Western Australia in 5 day lock down
Australia // 31 January, 2021
The State of Western Australia has issued a hard lock down after a hotel quarantine security guard, working at the Four Points Sheraton, Perth, tested positive for COVID-19.COVID-19
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Third-highest death toll in the world
Mexico // 31 January, 2021
Mexico has now surpassed India ...COVID-19
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OSHA updated COVID-19 guidance for worker safety
United States // 30 January, 2021
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated worker safety guidance “Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace”.COVID-19
