Top news of the week: 07.12.2021.
Coronavirus
EMA and ECDC recommendations on heterologous vaccination courses against COVID-19
‘Mix-and-match’ approach can be used for both initial courses and boosters
The Study to Investigate COVID-19 Infection in People Living in Ireland (SCOPI): A seroprevalence study, June to July 2020
Background Robust data on SARS-CoV-2 population seroprevalence supplement surveillance data in providing evidence for public health action. Aim To conduct a SARS-CoV-2 population-based ...
Covid-19: Italy tightens restrictions for unvaccinated
A so-called Super Green Pass will be needed to access theatres, cinemas and restaurants.
Covid-19: Hospitality staff threatened over proof of Covid status
Staff have reportedly been abused for enforcing NI's coronavirus certification scheme.
Covid-19: Infections remain high in NI but fewer inpatients
Northern Ireland still has the highest infection rate for coronavirus in the UK.
Covid-19: Negative test needed for international NI arrivals
Travellers arriving in Northern Ireland from abroad must now take a pre-departure Covid test.
Covid-19: How fast is the Omicron variant spreading?
Madeleine Finlay speaks to Nicola Davis for update on the Omicron variant, and how quickly it might be spreading
How HIV and COVID-19 Variants Are Connected
It’s a matter of time until an even more dangerous coronavirus variant emerges if we fail to vaccinate the world’s most vulnerable populations.