These are the stories of the global coronavirus that you need to know this week.
England Became the first country in the world approve Widely used Pfizer / BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is still being evaluated by the US FDA and the European Medicines Agency. The UK has a Brexit transition until the end of the year, but EU law allows temporary approval by national regulators based on public health needs.
New South Wales, Australia have Announcement From December 7th, some COVID-19 restrictions have been relaxed, including the removal of rules regarding maximum capacity for weddings, funerals and hospitality facilities. However, only one person is reserved for every two square meters.
Serum Research Institute India Submitted Defamation proceedings against volunteers Those who participated in the Oxford / AstraZeneca vaccine candidate trial. Participants had previously sent legal notices claiming that the vaccine caused side effects and caused severe neuropathy. The institute said the complications were not correlated with vaccine trials and called the claims “malicious” and “misunderstood.” The Director of Drug Administration and the Organizational Ethics Commission of India are investigating.
Indonesia Set New daily record Of 6267 cases of COVID-19 infection reported on 30 November.
Belgium Start vaccination Prime Minister Alexander de Crew said Wednesday that some would oppose COVID-19 on January 5 if the EU gave a green light on the vaccine.Also, a surgeon at a Belgian university hospital in Leuven performed the first lung Transplant From an organ from a donor who had moderate COVID-19.
The· Spanish The Minister of Health announced Christmas COVID-19 measures to help avoid a third wave before vaccinations begin in January. The rally is limited to 10 people on December 24th, 25th, 31st and January 1st, and the curfew will be extended on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. There are also travel restrictions. Infectious diseases are on the decline, currently reaching 265 per 100,000 people.
To Italy The R number was 1.08 at the national level, but there was a regional difference from 1.2 in Tuscany to 0.71 in Sardinia. The Ministry of Health has announced the main points of the national vaccination plan. Italy has ordered 202,573,000 vaccines from AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi, Pfizer, Cureback and Moderna. Once the vaccine is approved, healthcare professionals will be vaccinated in the first quarter of 2021, followed by those in the 1980s and above, and those with comorbidities. Young people will not be vaccinated until next September.
To France, Former president Valéry Giscard d’Estaing He died at the age of 94 after being tested positive for COVID-19. Overall, the situation in France continues to improve and the blockade will be lifted on December 15.This week National vaccine strategy updated.. From the end of December to the beginning of January, there are five levels of priority. in addition, Rapid diagnostic tests are also used.
To Germany, COVID-19 Mortality The period from mid-February to mid-September is estimated to be 11.3 per 100,000, and the mortality displacement from all causes is estimated to be about 10.0 per 100,000.
As the number of coronaviruses continues to increase nationwide America, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Announcement Two short quarantine options: 10 or 7 days for people exposed to COVID-19. Citing new evidence and the “acceptable risk” of infection, authorities hope to reduce 14-day quarantine to improve overall compliance.Also, the CDC Vaccine Advisory Board Announcement of prioritization plan At the top of the list are healthcare professionals and seniors in long-term care facilities.
CDC too Issue new guidance Allows critical workers exposed to SARS-CoV-2 to continue working “only in limited circumstances as a last resort”. The recommendations apply to all essential workers, not just healthcare workers.
Russia President Vladimir Putin Voluntary national mass Sputnik V vaccination program From next week. Priority is given to doctors and teachers.
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