Vaccines should work against Omicron variant, WHO says

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Vaccines should work against Omicron variant, WHO says

Existing vaccines should still protect people who contract the Omicron variant from severe Covid cases, a World Health Organization (WHO) official says. It comes as the first lab tests of the new variant in South Africa suggest it can partially ev..
Qatar administers over five million Covid-19 vaccines

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the number of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases recorded today, December 3, 2021. Cases Cases among community: 128 Cases among travelers: 26 Total number Covid-19 cases today: 154 Total num....
Covaxin now added to Qatar's conditionally approved Covid-19 vaccines

The Ministry of Public Health in Qatar has added Covaxin to the list of Conditionally Approved Covid-19 Vaccines within its Travel and Return Policy. The approval of this vaccine, developed by Bharat Biotech, comes into immediate effect.&nbs..
Over 100,000 COVID-19 booster vaccines administered in Qatar

The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) announces more than 100,000 COVID-19 booster vaccines administered in Qatar. PHCC is directly contacting eligible people to set an appointment for their COVID-19 booster vaccine. If you are eligible and have..
Moderna CEO says vaccines likely less effective against Omicron - FT

The head of drugmaker Moderna (MRNA.O) said COVID-19 vaccines are unlikely to be as effective against the Omicron variant of the coronavirus as they have been previously, sparking fresh worry in financial markets about the trajectory of the pandemic...
Minister of Labour Confirms Efforts to Provide Coronavirus Vaccines

HE the Minister of Labour Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri confirmed today the commitment of the State of Qatar to support efforts aimed at providing Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccines and their access to all in a fair and equitable manner, pointing out that..
Mixing vaccines unharmful, those vaccinated outside can get booster in Qatar says MoPH official

Head of Vaccination at the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Dr Soha Al Bayat said there is no danger in mixing doses and those who received their shots outside Qatar with a different vaccine will be given one of the two vaccines available in Qatar -..
COVID-19 pills are coming, but no substitute for vaccines, disease experts say

Oral antiviral pills from Merck & Co (MRK.N) and Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) have been shown to significantly blunt the worst outcomes of COVID-19 if taken early enough, but doctors warn vaccine hesitant people not to confuse the benef..
World Leaders To Talk Climate, Economy, Vaccines At G20 Summit

Rome: Climate change and the relaunch of the global economy will top the G20 agenda as leaders of the world's most advanced nations meet Saturday, the first in-person gathering since the pandemic. Looming over the two-day ta..

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