Re-infection risk may be higher with Omicron variant

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Omicron may raise re-infection risk; booster protection documented

The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review. Re-infection risk may be higher with Omicron variant S..
Qatar Calls for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights and Upholding Rule of Law

The State of Qatar has called for constantly working to protect and promote human rights for all and uphold the rule of law, at the national, regional and international levels, and affirmed its constant condemnation of policies and procedures that in..
Regeneron's COVID antibody drug shows protection for up to 8 months

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (REGN.O) said on Monday a single dose of its antibody cocktail reduced the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 81.6% in a late-stage trial, in the two to eight months period following the drug's administration...
NHRC Chairman Praises Qualitative Leap in Promotion, Protection of Freedoms in Qatar

HE Chairman of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri praised the qualitative leap in the field of promoting and protecting freedoms and advancing human rights in the State of Qatar through the Shura Council elections,..
J&J says second shot boosts protection for moderate-severe COVID-19 to 94%

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) said Tuesday a second shot of its COVID-19 vaccine given about two months after the first increased its effectiveness to 94% in the United States against moderate to severe forms of the disease. That compare..
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine protection wanes, makes case for booster

New data from Moderna Inc's (MRNA.O) large COVID-19 vaccine trial shows that the protection it offers wanes over time, supporting the case for booster doses, the company said in a news release on Wednesday. "This is only one est..
Booster Shot Likely to Give Long-Term Protection Against COVID-19 Variants: Dr Al Khal

The booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine could provide protection against the Delta and other variants of coronavirus for several months, even up to a year, according to Dr Abdullatif Al Khal, Chair of the National Health Strategy Group on Covid-19. ..
Director reviews Protection and Wildlife Department achievements and projects

The Director of the Protection and Wildlife Department at the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) Talib bin Khalid al-Shahwani reviewed the national projects and strategies that the department is implementing, including the biodiversity da..
Remarkable Achievements of Department of Radiation and Chemicals Protection at MME

QNA The Department of Radiation and Chemicals Protection at the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) has made remarkable and significant achievements in all the specializations and tasks undertaken by its various departments. During a..

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