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Denmark pushes third vaccine dose to combat Omicron

Denmark pushes third vaccine dose to combat Omicron

COPENHAGEN, Dec 13, 2021 (AFP) – Danish health authorities said Monday a third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine would be offered sooner to everyone over 40 to curb the spread of the Omicron variant. “Due to the new and more contagious Omicron variant the Danish Health Authority has decided to push the third jab for everyone aged 40 and above, … Read more

WHO Europe urges better Covid protection for children

WHO Europe urges better Covid protection for children

COPENHAGEN, Dec 7, 2021 (AFP) – The World Health Organization in Europe on Tuesday called for better protection of children against Covid-19, with five-to-14-year-olds currently the most infected group. Mandatory vaccines should also be “an absolute last resort and only applicable when all other feasible options to improve vaccination uptake have been exhausted,” regional director for WHO Europe, … Read more