Pfizer and AstraZeneca deny COVID-19 vaccine shortage
Drugs giants Pfizer and AstraZeneca have rejected an NHS claim that the UK is facing a COVID-19 vaccine shortage, insisting there is no threat to supplies.
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March 17, 2021 Hancock says there is no evidence AstraZeneca vaccine has caused blood clots
Matt Hancock has sought to reassure the public the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine is safe, insisting there is no evidence the coronavirus jab has caused blood clots after some European nations halted its rollout.
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March 15, 2021 AstraZeneca defends its COVID vaccine after more countries suspend its use over clotting concerns
AstraZeneca has defended its COVID-19 vaccine after the Netherlands and Ireland suspended use of the jab – joining a growing list of countries to have done so over blood clot concerns.
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March 14, 2021 UK’s coronavirus vaccines dramatically cut transmission, new study suggests
The coronavirus vaccines deployed in the UK could cut transmission of Covid-19 by as much as half, a major new study suggests. As well as being effective in providing high levels of protection, both the Pfizer and Oxford jabs appear to be capable of minimising the spread of coronavirus in people who have received two full doses. The findings come from a study […]
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March 12, 2021 Novavax vaccine found to be 86% effective against UK Covid strain in late-stage trial
Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine was 96% effective in preventing cases caused by the original version of the coronavirus in a late-stage trial conducted in the United Kingdom, the company said on Thursday, moving it a step closer to regulatory approval.
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March 8, 2021 Most expensive drug in the world at becomes available on the NHS
The world’s most expensive drug costing up to £1.8million per dose has been licensed for use on the NHS.
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March 7, 2021 Over-56s are invited for Covid vaccine jabs as July target date on track
Everyone aged 56 and over will be invited for jabs this week, NHS England has announced.
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March 6, 2021 Government scientist recommends three layer masks to protect from Covid-19
A Government scientist has recommended wearing three layer masks to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
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March 5, 2021 New Covid variant infects 16 people in UK
Scientists have identified 16 cases of a new coronavirus variant in the UK, health officials have announced.
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March 3, 2021 Diabetes type 2 symptoms: Three warning signs when you go to the toilet
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition whereby the body does not produce enough insulin or the insulin it does produce is not absorbed by the cells. Insulin is charged with regulating blood sugar – the main type of sugar found in blood. Without insulin, blood sugar levels rise uncontrollably and this impairment can cause a cascade […]
