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Premature Relaxation of Social-Distancing Measures Undermines Gains Against COVID-19: US Study

Washington, October 6: A study by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has revealed that “premature” relaxation of the statewide physical-distancing measures that have been designed to control the COVID-19 pandemic have frequently resulted in an immediate reversal of public health gains against SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes the disease. According to the study, published in journal… Read More »

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine study put on hold due to suspected adverse reaction in UK participant

Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca will put an experimental coronavirus vaccine study on hold in America after a participant in the United Kingdom faced an apparent serious adverse reaction, according to a report. The Anglo-Swedish company’s “standard review process triggered a pause to vaccination to allow review of safety data,” an AstraZeneca spokesperson said. CORONAVIRUS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW… Read More »