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The new Covid strain was placed under the World Health Organisation’s monitoring list

Updated vaccines will be especially important to high-risk people, such as pregnant women and the elderly

Study finds evidence virus can survive treatment with molnupiravir, leading to mutated versions that sometimes spread

Researchers say their findings are helpful in the ongoing assessment of the risks and benefits of molnupiravir treatment.

Starting 25 September, all American households can place an order for four free tests

Starting 25 September, all American households can place an order for four free tests

Patients have been left confused and frustrated with no centralised system for obtaining medicines

Study finds COVISHIELD, COVAXIN vaccines enhance immune responses in those with pre-existing SARS-CoV-2 immunity, mitigating vaccine hesitancy. Researchers from St John’s Research Institute led multi-centric study; funded by Hindustan Unilever. Results suggest persistent anti-COVID-19 immunity up to one year post COVISHIELD vaccination.

Starting 25 September, all American households can place an order for four free tests

Pfizer and Moderna say they have sent out millions of doses of the new COVID-19 vaccines in the past week

Some progress has been made ensuring access to buprenorphine and methadone, but for many the meds remain elusive