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CORBEVAX booster shot approved for 18 years and above jabbed with Covaxin, Covishield

The Central government has approved Biological E's Corbevax for restricted use in an emergency as a heterologous booster dose, official...

Why COVID-19 booster shots are essential?

A new study explores differences in the duration of immunity to SARS-CoV-2 from vaccines and natural infection based on waning antibody...

China suppressing protests against its 'Zero-COVID' policy in the most brazen manner

A growing discontent is seen among people in China against the government's "Zero-Covid" strategy and its suppression of people's...

Experts warn another uptick in COVID-19 cases due to new variant

U.S. top infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci said he expects "an uptick in cases" due to BA.2 variant, but not necessarily a massive...

Moscow cancels masks and COVID requirements for businesses starting March 15

Wearing masks became mandatory in stores and on transport, in businesses and public places in the Russian capital on May 12, 2020 Masks...

Boosters provide a high level of protection against death with Omicron

The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that boosters significantly reduce the risk of death with Omicron. The...

COVID-19 infections rise by 35 pct in the Netherlands despite lockdown

Despite an anti-pandemic lockdown currently in force, the number of positive COVID-19 tests in the Netherlands increased by 35 per cent...

New COVID-19 strain ‘with 46 mutations’ found in southern France - report

According to the report, the unknown strain has been detected in travellers from Cameroon, who came back to France A new coronavirus...

Around 25 mln coronavirus cases detected globally in December

North America and Western Europe have again become the epicenters of the spread of coronavirus around the world The number of confirmed...

The US, EU rejection of Sputnik V a mistake, Argentine epidemiologist says

The US and EU member states stripped themselves of a good coronavirus vaccine by rejecting the Russian-made Sputnik V, says Argentine...

‘Consistent evidence’ of Omicron’s spread vs Delta: WHO’s Tedros

There is now “consistent evidence” that the Omicron variant is outpacing Delta, as COVID-19 continues to account for around 50,000 deaths...

South Africa president self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19

He is receiving treatment for mild symptoms and handed his powers over to Vice President David Mabuza for the coming week South African...

WHO: Still ‘not clear’ whether Omicron COVID variant is more transmissible or more severe than Delta

The World Health Organization published on Sunday an update on the science regarding the new coronavirus variant Omicron which is causing...

COVID-19 may cause early hair loss - expert

COVID-19 is often accompanied by increased development of blood clots, blood supply problems and endocrine system dysfunction, Tatiana...

WHO chief points to 'horrifying inequity' in terms of access to coronavirus vaccines

According to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, more than 75% of vaccines have gone to high-and upper-middle-income countries. There is "a...