Made-in-Alberta sanitizing device kills SARS-CoV-2 virus in 60 seconds
A new made-in-Alberta sanitization product aimed at stopping the spread of SARS-CoV-2 will soon be in use at the Edmonton International Airport and government offices in Calgary and Edmonton, thanks to a partnership with scientists at the University of Alberta’s Biosafety Level 3 Lab.
Hundreds of young people receive first Covid-19 jabs during two-day walk-in vaccination drive for...
A walk-in vaccination service at Kingston University saw hundreds of students, staff and young people aged 18 and over from across the borough visit campus to receive their first doses of the Pfizer vaccine.
Modeling Finds Relaxing Covid-19 Safety Protocols During Vaccination Period Risky
A new mathematical simulation has concluded that the continued practice of mask wearing and social distancing during ongoing vaccinations could help stem a potential surge in Covid-19 cases, particularly as more infectious variants emerge.
UBC researchers play pivotal role in confronting COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted challenges, exacerbated inequalities and sparked uncertainty for many.
University of Waikato to introduce vaccination requirement on campus
Following a consultation process, the University of Waikato has decided to make Covid-19 vaccination compulsory for staff, students and contractors accessing its campus and sites.
Is New Zealand well prepared for the next COVID wave?
Following the Government decision to drop most mandatory Covid public health measures, Professor Michael Plank and co-author David Welch talk numbers on The Conversation.
Impressive results with long COVID pacing trial
A pacing rehabilitation programme that helps people with long COVID reduce their symptoms and increase activity levels has shown “impressive” results, say scientists.
How the Sydney cluster grew—and what it could mean for New Zealand
With news of a new strain of the Covid-19 virus spreading in the UK, it looks like Australia’s Christmas plans are also up in the air with a new cluster of cases in Sydney.
Do I need a vaccine if I’ve already had COVID-19?
The Centers for Disease Control announced that in most cases, vaccinated adults in the U.S. could start going without masks, even indoors...
Fiji’s vaccine program reduces childhood death and illness: study
Fiji’s national vaccine program against pneumonia, a serious lung condition, and rotavirus, a common disease which causes severe diarrhoea and vomiting...
