CORONAVIRUS VACCINE
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Health
WHO warns against hoarding, says vaccines are effective for 6 months
Geneva, Dec 9 (EFE).- Covid-19 vaccines are effective for up to six months, the World Health Organisation said Thursday. At…
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EMA approves third shot of Moderna vaccine for general population
The Hague, Oct 25 (EFE).- The European Medicines Agency approved on Monday a third dose of the Moderna vaccine for…
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EMA recommends Pfizer vaccine booster for adults
The Hague, Oct 4 (EFE).- The European Medicines Agency on Monday recommended a booster shot of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine…
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COVAX scales down vaccine shipping targets to developing countries
Geneva, Sep 8 (EFE).- The COVAX mechanism, through which the World Health Organization and other institutions ship Covid-19 vaccines to…
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Interpol issues global alert against Covid-19 vaccine scams
Paris, Aug 16 (EFE).- The International Criminal Police Organization on Monday warned its members against verified fraud attempts related to…
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Spanish Covid-19 vaccine Hipra starts screening volunteers for clinical trial
Barcelona, Aug 16 (EFE).- Hospitals in Catalonia started Monday selecting volunteers to take part in the first round of clinical…
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India’s Covaxin 77.8 percent effective against Covid-19, says manufacturer
New Delhi, Jul 3 (EFE).- The Indian laboratory Bharat Biotech said Saturday that its vaccine, Covaxin, jointly developed with the…
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Third dose of AstraZeneca would improve immune response. study finds
London, Jun 28 (EFE).- A booster of the AstraZeneca vaccine would enhance the immunity system against the coronavirus and the…
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Battling myths, fears to overcome vaccine hesitancy in India
By Sarwar Kashani | Srinagar, India, May 4 (EFE).- After battling needle-phobia and ignoring many vaccination myths, a fearful Shumaila…
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Crime & Justice
European Commission, AstraZeneca begin legal battle
Brussels, Apr 28 (EFE).- Legal proceedings to resolve a dispute between the European Commission and Swedish pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca over…
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