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UK Begins Human Trials of New Ebola Vaccine in Just 57 Days as Scientists Race to Stop Deadly Virus

Oxford University has initiated human trials for a new Ebola vaccine just 57 days after development, targeting the Bundibugyo strain amid an outbreak in the Congo and Uganda.

International Business Times UK · Jul 14

Serum Institute of India to manufacture Oxford Ebola vaccine backed by $8.6 million CEPI funding

Serum Institute of India will produce clinical trial doses of a new Ebola vaccine from Oxford University. This initiative is backed by fresh funding to combat a spreading outbreak in Africa. The vaccine uses technology similar to the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. This partnership aims to accelerate development and ensure access…

The Economic Times · Jun 2

Man, 27, dies weeks after receiving Covid vaccine he was wrongly invited to take by NHS

Jack Last died after having the AstraZeneca Covid jab following a ‘litany’ of errors by GP services and the NHS

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024

Scientists hope nasal vaccines will help halt Covid transmission

Unlike jabs, nasal vaccines target the respiratory tract, the body’s first line of defence against infection

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2022

No plans for UK to order more supplies of AstraZeneca Covid vaccine

JCVI says mRNA vaccines such as the Pfizer and Moderna jabs are the most effective for UK booster programme

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2022

Covid vaccine protection ‘short lived,’ booster doses essential, study confirms

‘Continual updating of our vaccinations and booster shots is critical,’ scientists say

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022

Yes, the number of Covid cases in the UK is rising – but that is no cause for alarm

With vaccines preventing most serious illness and death, any talk of bringing back restrictions is pure scaremongering, says former health secretary Matt Hancock

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2022

Monkeypox needs 'substantial public health response' warns Covid expert

While the virus does not spread as easily as Covid-19 it still needs to be tackled correctly

Wales Online · Jun 8, 2022

Monkeypox needs ‘substantial public health response’, says Covid vaccine expert

Professor Sir Andrew Pollard was speaking after being knighted by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle.

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022

France holidays: Passport validity, Channel crossing, driving requirements and Covid and face mask rules explained

Holidaymakers need to have a Vaccination Certificate, or show proof of a negative Covid test, to be permitted to enter the country

Manchester Evening News · May 18, 2022