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American Universities Order Students to Take Covid Vaccine before Returning to Classes
A number of American universities have announced that they will require their staff and students to be vaccinated against Covid before being permitted to return to campus in Autumn.
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Almost 70% Of English Adults Have Covid Antibodies
New data from the ONS shows that across the U.K, more than half of adults are likely to have Covid antibodies. The figure is highest in England, where 68.3% were likely to have tested positive for antibodies.
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Bars and Nightclubs to Reopen in Hong Kong – But Only For Those Who Have Been Vaccinated Against Covid
Hong Kong is moving ahead with a vaccine passport scheme under which only those who have been vaccinated against Covid and who use a Government mobile phone app will be able to go to bars and nightclubs when they reopen.
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Compliance with Covid Restrictions Falls as Vaccine Rollout Progresses, According to New Survey
Compliance with Covid restrictions has fallen to levels seen last autumn, with a particular drop among those who have recently been vaccinated. 6 in 10 of those aged 55-75 say they are not completely following the rules.
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Most Of the AstraZeneca Vaccines Ordered By the Netherlands Will Go Unused
So many other Covid vaccines will be available in the Netherlands that most of the 11 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine ordered by the Dutch Government will go unused, according to a Dutch health official.
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Millions Are Skipping Their Second Doses of Covid Vaccines in the U.S.
Nearly 8% of Americans who have received their first dose of a Covid vaccine are skipping their second doses. Reasons include a fear of the side effects and the belief that one dose offers enough protection.
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Pregnant Women Should Be Prioritised for Covid Vaccines Regardless of Age, Says Oxford Professor
Oxford's Professor of Foetal Medicine says pregnant women should now be first in the queue for Covid vaccination and not have to wait until it's the turn of people in their age group.
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More Than Half of U.K. Population Has Received First Dose of Covid Vaccine
More than half of the U.K. population has now had the first dose of a Covid vaccine, according to Government figures. Data shows that the number having received their second dose is nearing the 12 million mark.
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Israel Investigating Link Between Pfizer Vaccine and Heart Problem in Men Under 30
The Israeli Health Ministry has raised concerns that there could be a link between the Pfizer Covid vaccine and heart issues, particularly among younger men.
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E.U. Orders 1.8 Billion Doses of Pfizer’s Covid Vaccine
The E.U. will soon seal its departure from the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine by signing off on the world's biggest vaccine deal yet, buying up to 1.8 billion doses of the Pfizer vaccine to last up until 2023.
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