Covid-19 vaccine: When will it be ready and how can I get it?
Matt Hancock hailed it as ‘another important step forward in tackling this pandemic’.
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Infectiousness peaks early in Covid-19 patients, study suggests
Researchers found that people with the virus are mostly likely to be highly infectious for five days after symptom onset.
UK News|Nov 19, 2020
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How does the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine work?
Clinical trials suggest the vaccine produces a strong immune response in older adults.
UK News|Nov 19, 2020
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Covid-19 vaccines offer candle of hope for tackling pandemic, Hancock says
The Government has secured 45 million doses of mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna.
UK News|Nov 16, 2020
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What do we know about the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine?
The US company has announced that interim trial results suggest its vaccine could be 94.5% effective.
UK News|Nov 16, 2020
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First Covid vaccines may be in island by Christmas
GUERNSEY’S first few Covid-19 vaccinations could be given by Christmas, but doses are expected to be initially limited, islanders were told yesterday by the Civil Contingencies Authority.
Homepage|Nov 14, 2020
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What types of coronavirus tests are available?
Some tests are able to find out if a person is currently infected, while others determine if they have been in the past.
UK News|Nov 12, 2020
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Doctors warn lessons must be learned as UK Covid death toll exceeds 50,000
Dr Chaand Nagpaul said: ‘This is a point that should never have been reached’.
UK News|Nov 12, 2020
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Johnson: Everyone eligible should get a coronavirus vaccine
The Prime Minister has “no inhibitions” about getting the jab as the UK prepares for the most important vaccination programme ‘in decades’.
UK News|Nov 11, 2020
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How is the development of coronavirus vaccines progressing?
Experts say a range of Covid-19 vaccines will be needed to combat the pandemic.
UK News|Nov 11, 2020
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UK needs ‘full toolbox’ of vaccines and several are on the way, scientist says
Professor Robin Shattock, from Imperial College London, said such medicines are ‘exceptionally safe’, with rare side-effects.
UK News|Nov 11, 2020
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University students to be allowed to travel home in December in Christmas boost
Under guidance published on Wednesday, universities will be told to set staggered departure dates.
UK News|Nov 11, 2020
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Covid-19 vaccine: When will it be ready and how can I get it?
The Health Secretary said it was ‘absolutely a possibility’ that a vaccine could be available by Christmas.
UK News|Nov 10, 2020
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British public likely to be among first to receive Covid-19 jab, Hancock says
Oxford University and AstraZeneca are expected to announce their results within weeks, according to Sir John Bell, who is part of the Oxford team.
UK News|Nov 10, 2020
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How does the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine work?
The AstraZeneca/Oxford University vaccine is one of several undergoing testing.
UK News|Nov 10, 2020
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