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WHO warns that COVID-19 boosters aren’t enough to end the pandemic
The CDC and other public health bodies have recommended that adults receive a booster shot to protect themselves and others against the spread of
Read MoreCDC recommends boosters for all adults to protect against Omicron variant
As the countries prepare for the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the CDC has recommended that all adults receive booster shots to protect themselves and
Read MorePfizer and Moderna boosters get FDA approval for all over 18s
Until last week, a single booster dose of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccinations were authorized and available for the over 65s, as well as
Read MoreAstraZeneca announces decision to stop providing vaccines on a not-for-profit basis
At the start of the pandemic, AstraZeneca made the decision not to make a profit from its COVID-19 vaccine. The company said it would
Read MoreCarmakers and the governments pledge to start phasing out gas-powered vehicles
Phasing out gas-powered vehicles is something that environmental groups say will drastically improve air quality and speed up the transition to clean energy. Now,
Read MoreOver 100 world leaders pledge to end deforestation by 2030
In the first major deal in the COP26 climate summit, 110 world leaders have made a commitment to end and reverse deforestation by the
Read MoreHigh-risk Google users given security keys for additional protection
As part of Google’s “advanced protection program”, the tech giant has announced that it will be giving physical USB security keys to some of
Read MoreTexas ordered to suspend laws restricting abortion
On Wednesday, a federal judge ordered the state of Texas to suspend its highly controversial abortion law, which is one of the most restrictive
Read MoreThe new, simplified UK COVID-19 travel rules
From today, the UK has introduced new, simplified travel rules. The previous traffic light system, which placed countries into red, amber, and green lists,
Read MoreWHO announces delay to Sputnik V approval process
According to WHO officials, the organization has now officially suspended the approval process for the Russian COVID-19 vaccine – Sputnik V. In a report
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