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Emerging Omicron Coronavirus Variant Has Officials Worldwide on the Defensive
Authorities worldwide have started taking steps to contain the spread of the new coronavirus variant Omicron as the holiday season enters full swing. On Friday, the World Health Organisation recognised the heavily mutated coronavirus variant, which was first identified in South Africa, as a “variant of concern” due to preliminary evidence that it may be…
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U.S. Lifts Restrictions on Vaccinated Travellers From Mexico and Canada Today
The U.S. formally lifted travel restrictions on Mexico and Canada on Monday almost 20 months after covid-19 pandemic rules were first put in place. It’s just the latest sign that life might be getting back to a pre-pandemic normal for those who are full vaccinated.
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FDA OKs Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Boosters in the U.S., And for People to Mix and Match
On Wednesday night, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration officially authorised the use of boosters for eligible people vaccinated against covid-19 with either the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They’ve also given their blessing for people to mix and match different types of vaccines for their booster — a likely welcome decision for the…
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FDA Authorizes Pfizer Boosters for People 65 and Older and Those at High Risk for Severe Covid-19
After weeks of wondering who will get covid-19 booster shots and when — and receiving confusing advice from a variety of public officials — the Food and Drug Administration has made a decision.