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New Pfizer Covid-19 pill seeking emergency use authorization from FDA
Pfizer have announced that it is seeking emergency use authorization for its new Covid-19 oral antiviral candidate PAXLOVID™
30% of healthcare personnel in US are unvaccinated against COVID-19
An analysis conducted by US researchers shows 30% of healthcare personnel in more than 2,000 U.S hospitals remain unvaccinated against COVID-19.
COVID vaccine: Parental hesitancy for kids with cancer
A survey shows parents of kids with cancer have similar hesitancy rates as the wider population to vaccinate their children against COVID-19.
Scientists develop new potential vaccine for Alzheimer’s
A new potential treatment and vaccine for Alzheimer’s disease has been developed by a team of UK and German scientists, using a different approach with amyloid beta protein.
Study connects housing insecurity to vaccine hesitancy in Black communities
Research by Augusta University, published in Vaccines, found that housing insecurity is connected to vaccine hesitancy in Black communities - especially when it comes to the younger population.
Scientists identify highest level of UK COVID infections since 2020
According to the latest data, UK COVID infections are at their highest since May, 2020 - with levels especially high in school-aged children.
UK introduce mandatory COVID vaccination for NHS staff
From April 2022, there will be a mandatory COVID vaccination requirement for NHS staff - currently over 100,000 staff are unvaccinated.
Pfizer COVID-19 pill 89% effective against death
Pfizer has announced that its antiviral pill, PAXLOVID, is 89% effective in reducing COVID-19 hospitalisation and death.
HPV immunisation programme reduces cervical cancer by 90%
Breakthrough in cancer research as the human papillomavirus (HPV) immunisation programme substantially reduces cervical cancer by nearly 90% across the UK.
WHO approves Bharat Biotech Covaxin for emergency use
Today (3 November) the World Health Organisation has approved the COVID vaccine, Bharat Biotech Covaxin, for Emergency Use Authorisation.
Scientists say fully vaccinated people can transmit Delta variant
A UK study, published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, found that fully vaccinated people can still catch and transmit the Delta variant of COVID.
New “clickable” COVID vaccine patch in early stages of testing
The University of Texas is creating a COVID vaccine patch, which can protect against the virus - without the use of a needle.
Scientists say Pfizer third dose decreases COVID death risk by 81%
According to a real-world study involving over 700,000 people, a Pfizer third dose can decrease COVID death risk by as much as 81%.
Are you eligible for the COVID-19 booster jab?
Find out everything you need to know about the UK Government's COVID-19 vaccination programme as the NHS begins to rollout booster jabs.
Document leak finds “Plan B” could cost UK economy £18 billion
According to leaked documents, the UK Government is reluctant to use "Plan B" because COVID restrictions may cost the economy up to £18 billion.
Third of leukaemia patients show no COVID-19 antibody response
According to a new study, a third of leukaemia patients fail to generate an antibody response following two COVID-19 vaccine doses.
UK creates deal for 480,000 doses of Merck COVID pill
The Merck COVID pill, molnupiravir, cuts risk of death by 50% - now, the UK have secured 480,000 doses for late 2021.
Risk of pregnancy loss not associated with COVID-19 vaccines
According to a new study, there is no risk of pregnancy loss associated with COVID-19 vaccinations.
Scientists find vaccinated teens 90% less likely to catch COVID
The real-world study finds that fully vaccinated teenagers are 90% less likely to catch COVID, according to an analysis of over 90,000 people.
MPs say UK Test and Trace system “ultimately failed” to stop deaths
The 150-page Health and Social Committee report says the UK Government "ultimately failed" to establish a working Test and Trace system - which led to thousands of COVID deaths.
