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Brazil grants full approval to Oxford vaccine, orders Sputnik

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Brazil granted full regulatory approval Friday to the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University and pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca, voicing confidence in it even as a raft of countries suspended its use. Federal health regulator Anvisa said it saw “no health risk for the population associated with the use of this vaccine,” […]

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Oxford COVID-19 vaccine up to 90% effective (with the right dose)

A third major coronavirus vaccine candidate has revealed promising results in late-stage trials, as researchers announced the so-called Oxford vaccine is around 70% effective in preventing COVID-19; and it can be 90% effective when given at a specific dose, according to a statement released on Monday (Nov. 23). The news follows recent announcements from Pfizer […]