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UN Committee Urges Rich Countries To Waive Patents On Covid Vaccine
A UN anti-racism committee on Thursday urged rich countries -- particularly Britain, Germany, Switzerland and the United States -- to waive coronavirus vaccine patents and said they violated a guarantee against racial discrimination.
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EU Watchdog Reviews Adapted Pfizer Jab. Target: Omicron
Europe's medicines watchdog said Wednesday it has started to review an adapted version of Pfizer/BioNTech's anti-Covid jab in order to better protect against specific variants of the virus, including Omicron.
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Omicron Threat Remains High In East Europe: WHO
A new wave of infections from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is moving towards the east of Europe, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, urging authorities to improve vaccination and other measures.
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Europe In A Covid "Ceasefire" That Could See End Of Pandemic: WHO
Two years after the outbreak of Covid-19, Europe could soon enter a "long period of tranquility" due to high vaccination rates, the milder Omicron variant and the end of winter, the WHO said on Thursday.
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More Restrictions, Fifth Jab: How Europe Is Dealing With Omicron Surge
The European Union approved its fifth Covid-19 vaccine Monday, stepping up its battle against the Omicron virus variant as the WHO called for greater efforts to ensure the pandemic ends next year.
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Omicron vs Delta: New Study Answers Questions On New Covid Variant
How lethal is Omicron? Does it cause a severe disease? Will a third dose of vaccine give better immunity? Scientists are racing to find the answers to these questions as Omicron cases soar across Europe and threaten year-end festivities.
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Novavax Covid Vaccine Could Gain European, WHO Approval Next Week: Report
Novavax's covid vaccine could receive approval from Europe's drug regulator next week and subsequently an emergency use listing from the WHO, the Financial Times reported on Thursday
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Omicron Can Become Dominant Variant In Europe In 1 Month, EU Chief Warns
EU chief Urusula von der Leyen on Wednesday warned the Omicron variant of Covid-19 could become dominant in Europe next month, but insisted her 27-nation bloc had ample vaccines to fight the virus.
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Risky Move Or Joyful Moment? Europe Divided As Vaccines Begin For Kids
As Europe starts vaccinating younger children, countries are pursuing very different strategies in what will be a major test of parents' willingness to get their kids inoculated.
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Covid Vaccine Mandates Should Be "Last Resort": WHO Europe
The World Health Organization (WHO) in Europe on Tuesday cautioned against making Covid vaccines mandatory, while urging better protection of children among whom cases are high.
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Doctor In Charge Of India's Vaccine Plans Defends Delay In Boosters
The doctor heading India's vaccine rollout today defended the decision to delay a roll out of booster doses in the country. ''What is true for Israel, for Europe or North America may not be truly applicable here,'' said Dr. NK Arora.
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PM Modi Directs Officials To Increase Covid Vaccine Second Dose Coverage
Amid rise in concern due to new Covid variant 'Omicro', Gujarat Government has mandated RT-PCR testing for travellers landing at airport from Europe, Brazil, South Africa, Bangladesh, Botswana, China, Mauritius, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, and Hong Kong.
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Europe Scrambles For Covid Control With Boosters, Vaccines For Kids
Europe scrambled Thursday to regain control over a resurgent coronavirus as governments urged adult boosters and jabs for young children in a sign of growing unease over a pandemic that has killed 1.5 million people on the continent.
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European Union Approves Pfizer Covid Jab For 5 To 11-Year-Olds
The EU's drug regulator approved Pfizer's coronavirus jab for children aged 5 to 11 on Thursday, clearing the way for the vaccination in a cohort where the virus is rapidly spreading.
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"Uncertain Winter" In Europe As Record Covid Cases Prompt Booster Expansion
Coronavirus infections broke records in parts of Europe on Wednesday, with the continent once again the epicentre of a pandemic that has prompted new curbs on movement and seen health experts push to widen the use of booster vaccination shots.
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UN Committee Urges Rich Countries To Waive Patents On Covid Vaccine
A UN anti-racism committee on Thursday urged rich countries -- particularly Britain, Germany, Switzerland and the United States -- to waive coronavirus vaccine patents and said they violated a guarantee against racial discrimination.
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EU Watchdog Reviews Adapted Pfizer Jab. Target: Omicron
Europe's medicines watchdog said Wednesday it has started to review an adapted version of Pfizer/BioNTech's anti-Covid jab in order to better protect against specific variants of the virus, including Omicron.
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Omicron Threat Remains High In East Europe: WHO
A new wave of infections from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is moving towards the east of Europe, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, urging authorities to improve vaccination and other measures.
-
Europe In A Covid "Ceasefire" That Could See End Of Pandemic: WHO
Two years after the outbreak of Covid-19, Europe could soon enter a "long period of tranquility" due to high vaccination rates, the milder Omicron variant and the end of winter, the WHO said on Thursday.
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More Restrictions, Fifth Jab: How Europe Is Dealing With Omicron Surge
The European Union approved its fifth Covid-19 vaccine Monday, stepping up its battle against the Omicron virus variant as the WHO called for greater efforts to ensure the pandemic ends next year.
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Omicron vs Delta: New Study Answers Questions On New Covid Variant
How lethal is Omicron? Does it cause a severe disease? Will a third dose of vaccine give better immunity? Scientists are racing to find the answers to these questions as Omicron cases soar across Europe and threaten year-end festivities.
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Novavax Covid Vaccine Could Gain European, WHO Approval Next Week: Report
Novavax's covid vaccine could receive approval from Europe's drug regulator next week and subsequently an emergency use listing from the WHO, the Financial Times reported on Thursday
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Omicron Can Become Dominant Variant In Europe In 1 Month, EU Chief Warns
EU chief Urusula von der Leyen on Wednesday warned the Omicron variant of Covid-19 could become dominant in Europe next month, but insisted her 27-nation bloc had ample vaccines to fight the virus.
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Risky Move Or Joyful Moment? Europe Divided As Vaccines Begin For Kids
As Europe starts vaccinating younger children, countries are pursuing very different strategies in what will be a major test of parents' willingness to get their kids inoculated.
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Covid Vaccine Mandates Should Be "Last Resort": WHO Europe
The World Health Organization (WHO) in Europe on Tuesday cautioned against making Covid vaccines mandatory, while urging better protection of children among whom cases are high.
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Doctor In Charge Of India's Vaccine Plans Defends Delay In Boosters
The doctor heading India's vaccine rollout today defended the decision to delay a roll out of booster doses in the country. ''What is true for Israel, for Europe or North America may not be truly applicable here,'' said Dr. NK Arora.
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PM Modi Directs Officials To Increase Covid Vaccine Second Dose Coverage
Amid rise in concern due to new Covid variant 'Omicro', Gujarat Government has mandated RT-PCR testing for travellers landing at airport from Europe, Brazil, South Africa, Bangladesh, Botswana, China, Mauritius, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, and Hong Kong.
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Europe Scrambles For Covid Control With Boosters, Vaccines For Kids
Europe scrambled Thursday to regain control over a resurgent coronavirus as governments urged adult boosters and jabs for young children in a sign of growing unease over a pandemic that has killed 1.5 million people on the continent.
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European Union Approves Pfizer Covid Jab For 5 To 11-Year-Olds
The EU's drug regulator approved Pfizer's coronavirus jab for children aged 5 to 11 on Thursday, clearing the way for the vaccination in a cohort where the virus is rapidly spreading.
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"Uncertain Winter" In Europe As Record Covid Cases Prompt Booster Expansion
Coronavirus infections broke records in parts of Europe on Wednesday, with the continent once again the epicentre of a pandemic that has prompted new curbs on movement and seen health experts push to widen the use of booster vaccination shots.
