First known patient reinfected with South Africa coronavirus variant is in critical condition

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First known patient reinfected with South Africa coronavirus variant is in critical condition

It is rare for recovered coronavirus patients to become reinfected with the virus, experts say. But they caution that further research is needed into the cross-immunity between newly sequenced variants.…

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South Africa scraps AstraZeneca vaccine, will give J&J jabs

South Africa’s health minister says the country will begin administering the unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine to its front-line health workers next week By ANDREW MELDRUM Associated Press February 10,…

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South Africa suspends AstraZeneca vaccine drive

“The AstraZeneca vaccine appeared effective against the original strain, but not against the variant,” Mkhize said. “We have decided to put a temporary hold on the rollout of the vaccine…

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Maryland confirms case of Covid-19 variant from South Africa

Vaccine makers Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson and Novavax have all said their vaccines have been less effective against the strain. Variants of more transmissible strains of the virus from…

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J&J vaccine found to be safe, 66% effective; South Africa variant reaches US. Latest coronavirus updates.

Early safety data from the first month of COVID-19 vaccination finds the shots are as safe as the studies suggested they’d be. Latest COVID-19 news. Source link

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Africa secures 270m Covid-19 vaccine doses

A volunteer receives an injection of a Covid-19 jab in Soweto, South Africa in 2020 A provisional 270 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been secured by the African Union…

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China keeps promising Africa coronavirus vaccines. But where are they?

Now, with negative sentiment towards China hardening in Western democracies due to trade wars and human rights issues, African allies — which have crucial voting rights at major international bodies…

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South Africa coronavirus variant: What is the risk?

Why experts are concerned about the emergence of this particular new version of coronavirus. Source link

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UK and South Africa Covid-19 mutations may threaten vaccine efficacy

We knew it was going to be a long, dark winter. But unfortunately, it’s now looking even more grim. Just as the first coronavirus vaccines began rolling out in the…

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Facebook removes French, Russian accounts active in Africa :: WRAL.com

By ANGELA CHARLTON and DAVID KLEPPER, Associated Press PARIS — Individuals linked to Russia and the French military used fake Facebook and Instagram accounts to wage a covert disinformation campaign…

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