Trial to study effect of immune system on Covid reinfection
The immune response needed to protect people against reinfection with the coronavirus will be explored in a new human challenge trial, researchers have revealed.
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April 15, 2021 Covid antibody levels fall in over-70s despite vaccine rollout as experts question data
The number of older people with coronavirus antibodies has fallen despite the ongoing vaccine rollout, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), leading experts to question whether the data could now be trusted.
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April 14, 2021 Fauci warns women who received J&J vaccine to ‘be alert’
Dr Anthony Fauci has warned women who have had the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to be alert for symptoms of an adverse reaction, as U.S. health agencies advise against the vaccine’s usage until more research can be done.
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April 14, 2021 Fears grow over rapid spread of Covid variant in London
Rapid spread of coronavirus variants could necessitate the reimposition of lockdown measures, a scientist advising the Government said.
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April 13, 2021 Why nations relying on China’s Covid jabs are at risk of more waves
Countries relying on China’s Covid vaccines may be vulnerable to future waves of the disease, scientists warned today.
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April 8, 2021 What’s the AstraZeneca blood clot risk and how does it compare to flights and other medicines?
The use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in those under 30 is to be limited due to concerns over blood clots – but what exactly is the risk and how does it compare?
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April 7, 2021 Oxford/AstraZeneca jab trial in children paused
The trial of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine in children has been paused while regulators investigate reports of a rare form of blood clot among adults.
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April 6, 2021 UK regulator ‘may restrict use of Oxford Covid vaccine in younger people’ amid blood clot fears
Rare cases of blood clots in people who have been given the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccine could raise questions over whether young people should receive it, a leading epidemiologist has said, amid reports the UK’s watchdog was considering new restrictions on the jab.
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April 1, 2021 Most with coronavirus symptoms don’t get tested or isolate, study finds
Fewer than one in five people request a Covid-19 test if they have symptoms, while adherence to self-isolation is low, a study has found.
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March 31, 2021 Britain could be in for a rough ride with the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab, but there’s no need to panic
No one should panic, but we need to brace ourselves for a difficult week or two as regards the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.
