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Chinese researchers are testing mixing two COVID-19 vaccines developed by CanSino Biologics and a unit of Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products as a way of further boosting vaccine efficacy. The director of the Chinese Center for Disease…

Australia will continue its review of COVID-19 vaccines after a 48 year old woman's death was likely linked to the inoculation. Health Minister, Greg Hunt said on Saturday that the government will ask Australian Technical Advisory Group…

Guatemala will restrict entry to visitors who have recently been to Brazil, the United Kingdom and South Africa in an effort to control a jump in coronavirus cases. President Alejandro Giammattei said in a public address the measure will…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has assured that the seven days warning strike that commenced on the 15th of April, by its workers will soon be called off. The Resident Media Consultant of the…

South Africa urged people over the age of 60 to register for vaccination online. Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize said when launching the vaccination electronic data system which would allow people to register online. "The president,…

The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Faisal Shuaib, on Friday, cleared the allegation of vaccine mismanagement in Lagos State. He disclosed this in Abuja at a joint press conference organised by…

Health workers at the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Thursday, embarked on a seven days warning strike. According to a statement signed by the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria…

The Australian doctors urged the government to rethink mass vaccination hubs on Thursday. Australian Medical Association (AMA) President, Omar Khorshid said mass centres would pose huge logistical challenges, including the difficulty of…

German Health Minister, Jens Spahn, urged the country's 16 federal states on Thursday to tighten restrictions quickly amid third wave of the coronavirus. His appeal came as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases jumped on Thursday by…

Novartis has signed a deal to make ingredients  Roche's Actemra for treatment that is being repurposed for people with COVID-19. Swiss drugmaker, Novartis, said that the arrangement is the third deal signed, following agreements with…