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Omicron rise prompts tougher measures in England

The Omicron variant is spreading so rapidly in the UK that government experts predict 1,000-2,000 hospitalisations per day, prompting stricter control measures in England

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Pfizer/BioNTech promote booster against Omicron

Preliminary laboratory studies suggest three doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine neutralises Omicron to the same extent as two doses neutralise the original, ‘wild-type’ SARS-CoV-2

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Roche’s Actemra approved for severe COVID-19 in Europe

The monoclonal antibody previously used to treat inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis is already being used in the US and Australia

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Mix-and-match COVID-19 vaccines may be more effective

A small study shows a booster shot of J&J’s vaccine six months after a primary course of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine may offer more protection

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Lilly’s combination antibody expanded to children under 12

The FDA has expanded the emergency use for bamlanivimab with etesevimab for the treatment of and post-exposure prophylaxis against COVID-19 in high-risk children aged under 12

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MHRA approves second COVID-19 antibody treatment

Preclinical data for GSK and Vir’s Xevudy suggests it retains activity against Omicron and all other variants of concern

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Annual COVID-19 jabs likely, says Pfizer head

Pfizer CEO predicts annual jabs will be needed to maintain a ‘very high level of protection’ against COVID-19 and emphasises the need to vaccinate children

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Booster plans expanded to combat Omicron

As booster jab campaigns against COVID-19 are expanded in many countries, data from Israel backs up the benefits of being boosted

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US regulators set to approve oral antiviral against COVID-19

The FDA looks set to authorise Merck’s molnupiravir after its advisory body recommended the antiviral treatment, while Pfizer’s Paxlovid may be next

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COVID-19 vaccines against Omicron may be fast-tracked

Regulators including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may treat Omicron-specific mRNA vaccines like seasonal flu vaccines, speeding up approval

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Omicron prompts global action

A new variant of concern discovered in southern Africa is quickly spreading around the world, prompting government to take action

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New COVID variant causing concern

An ‘unusual constellation of mutations’ in a new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 has scientists worried that it could impact the efficacy of vaccines

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