'Following confirmation of the Cook Islands' Covid free status and the implementation of strict health and border protocols, we are now in the position to resume quarantine-free travel for passengers from the Cook Islands into New Zealand,' Arden said in a recent statement. … [Read more...] about The ten countries that STILL have not had a single case of Covid-19: How tiny island nations have remained coronavirus-free despite 95 million cases worldwide
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Pacific island of Vanuatu records its FIRST Covid-19 case – a local who had just returned from the US via Australia
The last few places in the world with no confirmed cases of coronavirus include a handful of Pacific Islands, North Korea, and research stations in Antarctica (pictured in a file photo) … [Read more...] about Pacific island of Vanuatu records its FIRST Covid-19 case – a local who had just returned from the US via Australia
Oxford University scientists to carry out first major trial of a tailor-made Covid-19 ‘antibody cocktail’ on hospitalised patients to see if it treats the disease
A particularly interesting avenue is giving them to people who aren’t infected yet as a preventative tool. If the antibodies are potent and long-lasting enough, they could provide sufficient protection for a period of time before a vaccine is found. … [Read more...] about Oxford University scientists to carry out first major trial of a tailor-made Covid-19 ‘antibody cocktail’ on hospitalised patients to see if it treats the disease
One in EIGHT people in England had already had Covid-19 by December, ONS antibody surveillance study reveals
On Monday night, Health Secretary Matt Hancock acknowledged that some parts of the country had made better progress than others in vaccinating those in the top priority group, but said more supplies of the vaccine are being pumped to areas that have fallen behind. … [Read more...] about One in EIGHT people in England had already had Covid-19 by December, ONS antibody surveillance study reveals
King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway, both 83, become latest royals to announce they have received the Covid-19 vaccine – days after the Queen and Prince Philip had the jab
The royal couple, both 83, revealed they were inoculated with the jab yesterday, with a brief statement from the Royal Court reading: 'His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen have today been vaccinated against the coronavirus. … [Read more...] about King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway, both 83, become latest royals to announce they have received the Covid-19 vaccine – days after the Queen and Prince Philip had the jab