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COVID: masks and free tests may not curb omicron spread – here's what we should focus on instead

As we face continued waves of COVID-19, there have been various calls for the reintroduction of measures like mask mandates and free tests in the UK. But how much of a difference would these sorts of interventions actually make on COVID spread in the omicron era?

The Conversation

‘Next generation’ Covid booster jab to be offered to adults over 50 from autumn

Health Secretary Steve Barclay has said the vaccine will be part of the autumn booster programme.

The Independent UK

Who can get a Covid vaccine booster in the UK?

The autumn booster program for Covid vaccinations will begin shortly. Over 50s, carers, frontline health workers and those at clinical risk will be inited to get a booster jab.

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'Next generation' dual-strain Covid-19 vaccine approved in UK

A “next generation” Covid-19 booster jab which is the first to target two strains of the virus has been approved for use in adults in the UK.The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has authorised Moderna’s bivalent vaccine, which targets both the original Covid strain and the Omicron variant.Known…

Evening Standard

What is the new Covid vaccine approved in the UK?

The new booster vaccine from Moderna is the Spikevax bivalent Original/Omicron. It will target the original virus strain from 2020 and Omicron.

Edinburgh Live

Covid: New dual-strain booster vaccine targeting Omicron to be rolled out in autumn

UK first country to approve use of so-called bivalent vaccine as officials prepare for winter and expected rise in Covid cases

The Independent UK

Dual-variant Covid vaccine approved for UK booster programme

Moderna jab designed to target original variant and Omicron has been given go-ahead by UK regulator

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'Next generation' Covid vaccine that targets Omicron to be rolled out in Autumn

The groundbreaking Moderna jabs, which target both the Omicron variant and the original strain of the killer virus, will be rolled out in a bid to avoid a winter NHS nightmare

Daily Mirror

UK takes world’s first step toward omicron-tailored shot

The U.K. has granted the world’s first approval for a COVID-19 vaccine targeting a variant in a bid to sharpen its response to an evolving coronavirus.

Tribune News Service

New covid jag approved by UK to specifically target Omicron will be fourth vaccine

Moderna’s chief medical officer, Dr Paul Burton, previously said that the new jag can boost a person’s antibodies to such high levels that it may only be needed once per year.

Daily Record

British regulator 1st to OK Moderna's updated COVID booster

British drug regulators have become the first in the world to authorize an updated version of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine that aims to protect against the original virus and the omicron variant

The Independent UK

Coronavirus: UK approves Moderna vaccine targeting Omicron variant, key points to know

The UK's Medicine and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved an updated Moderna vaccine against the coronavirus' Omicron variant.

The Times of India

New vaccine expected to boost omicron protection for everyone

The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry plans to start administering COVID boosters using a new vaccine that is expected to increase protection against the omicron variants, as early as mid-October.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

New Omicron-specific vaccine from Moderna approved by UK regulator

New vaccine is a ‘sharpened tool in our armoury’ to fight against Covid, says Dr June Raine, chief for the UK medicines regulator

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Daily Mirror

UK becomes first country to approve new Covid jab specifically targeting Omicron

Moderna's chief medical officer, Dr Paul Burton, previously said that the new jab can boost a person's antibodies to such high levels that it may only be needed annually

Reuters

UK first to approve Omicron COVID shot with Moderna nod

Britain, the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine in late 2020, has now also given the first green light to a variant-adapted shot that targets both the original and Omicron version of the virus.

The Guardian - UK

Covid vaccine designed to target two variants approved for use in UK

JCVI will decide whether to use Moderna-manufactured jab in planned autumn booster campaign

The Independent UK

People vaccinated against Covid share common symptom after testing positive

Around one in five vaccinated Britons with Omicron or Delta strain experienced diarrhoea as a symptom

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Wales Online

Once-a-year Covid jab approved for use in adults in UK

The new Moderna vaccine could put an end to three or four injections a year - and fights Omicron

The Guardian - US

‘Living with Covid’ should be countered by containing the virus once and for all

CDC’s position should be countered by exploiting the science and our clear capabilities of fully containing the virus

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand Covid cases at six-month low in sign winter wave is easing

Sunday’s daily case numbers lowest since start of Omicron wave in February, with other key indicators also trending down

The Independent UK

Covid incubation period: How long are you infectious for?

UK hit by fifth wave of infections earlier this summer driven by new Omicron variants

The Independent UK

Nine Omicron symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated - and signs you may have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

The Guardian - AU

Long Covid clinic wait times blow out to five months as Australia’s health experts call for national approach

Hospitals across the country are bracing for increased demand for specialised treatment and rehabilitation after winter Omicron wave

The Independent UK

Covid incubation period: How long are you infectious for?

UK hit by fifth wave of infections this summer driven by new Omicron variants

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