Third Pfizer dose 86% effective in over 60s

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Third Pfizer dose 86% effective in over 60s

REUTERS The third dose of Pfizer (PFE.N)/BioNTech's (22UAy.DE) COVID-19 vaccine was found to be 86% effective in people aged over 60, an Israeli healthcare provider said on Wednesday, citing initial results from a study of thous..
Peru study finds Sinopharm COVID vaccine 50.4% effective against infections

REUTERS A two-dose COVID-19 vaccine from China's Sinopharm was 50.4% effective in preventing infections in health workers in Peru when it was seeing a surge in cases fuelled by virus variants, and booster shots can be considered, a study found..
Antibody levels predictive of Moderna's vaccine efficacy -study

REUTERS Antibody levels are a good predictor for how effective Moderna Inc's (MRNA.O) COVID-19 vaccine is, according to a new study released on Tuesday, a finding which could help speed up future clinical trials for vaccines against ..
S. Korea approves Phase III trial of SK Bioscience's COVID-19 vaccine

REUTERS South Korea gave vaccine developer SK Bioscience (302440.KS) the green light on Tuesday for a Phase III study of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate at a time of vaccine shortages, when a spurt in infections is fuelling demand. The..
Moderna may be superior to Pfizer against Delta; breakthrough odds rise with time

REUTERS The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19. Moderna's (MRNA.O) vaccine may be best against Delta The mRNA vaccin..
Heart, stroke risks climb after COVID-19; flu shots may be protective

REUTERS The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19. Heart attack, stroke risks rise in COVID-19 patients COVID-19 increases patients&#..
Who is required and (not required) to undergo a quarantine after arrival in Qatar?

Are you travelling to Qatar soon and wanting to check if you need to undergo hotel quarantine or not after your arrival in the country? Check the below latest guidelines from the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) regarding the COVID-19 quaran..
What To Do Before, During, And After Vaccination

As the debate between pro- and anti-vaccination heats up, so does the rate of COVID-19 infections in some parts of the world. In these times when the pandemic doesn’t seem to be letting up, it’s important to get vaccinated to protect your..
Coming to Qatar Soon? Check out this New 'Interactive COVID-19 Travel Guide' Before Travelling

Good news to all passengers travelling to Qatar! It’s now easier for you to understand the required documents and travel preparations when entering the country — thanks to the new “Interactive COVID-19 Travel Measures Guid..

A conversation with His Excellency Ridwan Hassan, the Indonesian Ambassador to Qatar — VIDEO OF THE WEEK

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