AstraZenica shot curbs transmission, the vaccine shortfall in Europe, Biden sending out 1 million vaccines, deaths begin to drop and more
AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford say their COVID-19 vaccine not only protects from the illness but also "substantially" reduces transmission of the coronavirus. Preliminary research shows that the specific shot could cut transmission by nearly two-thirds, while a single dose of the vaccine is 76% effective at preventing COVID-19. The U.S., meanwhile, has reached an important milestone in its fight against the virus, with more Americans receiving at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine than testing positive for the disease.
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The Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine appears to substantially reduce transmission of the virus, rather than simply preventing symptomatic infections, UK researchers have suggested. The rate of positive PCR tests declined by about half after two doses.... More at https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/03/health/astrazeneca-vaccine-transmission-gbr-intl/index.html
More COVID-19 updates:
- Europe struggles to overcome vaccine shortfall The shortfall and more
- Portugal now has both the highest infection and death rates per million in the world, according to the Oxford University
- The Biden administration is set to begin sending about 1 million vaccine doses to 6,500 pharmacies across the country. This as retailers and pharmacies, such as CVS and Walgreens, are preparing to join the vaccination effort, and will require appointments.
- Delta is the latest to offer incentives to its employees to get the vaccine.
- COVID-19 deaths have begun to drop across the U.S.
- A mask mandate has gone into effect for all public modes of transport