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the oxford vaccines arrived at _ back. the oxford vaccines arrived at the _ back.nes| arrived at the beginning of back. the oxford vaccines - arrived at the beginning of the month but we now be kept in storage. other vaccines are expected to arrive soon. the findings have cast a shadow of doubt on the oxford vaccine but the data hasn't been peer reviewed and the sample was small, just 2000 people. the average age of the volunteers was 31. scientists from oxford stand by their vaccine saying it protects against severe covert infections and is a lifesaver.— covert infections and is a lifesaver. ., �* , lifesaver. maybe we won't be reducin: lifesaver. maybe we won't be reducing the _ lifesaver. maybe we won't be reducing the number - lifesaver. maybe we won't be reducing the number of - lifesaver. maybe we won't be| reducing the number of cases lifesaver. maybe we won't be i reducing the number of cases as much but we still won't be seeing the deaths, the hospitalisations and the severe disease and that is really important for healthcare important for healthca re syst
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this new small study regarding the oxford vaccine?— oxford vaccine?worried _ oxford vaccine? they don't seem overly worried yet _ oxford vaccine? they don't seem overly worried yet and _ oxford vaccine? they don't seem overly worried yet and they - oxford vaccine? they don't seem overly worried yet and they point | oxford vaccine? they don't seem i overly worried yet and they point to the fact this study in south africa was quite small and it looked at young people and looked at whether they developed a mild or moderate forms of the disease will stop the government was met current vaccination strategy here in the uk is to protect older and vulnerable people and stop them going into hospital or dying and the study does not tell us anything about that. the health minister has been on the airwaves this morning quoting professor sarah gilbert from oxford, the person who basically invented the person who basically invented the oxford astrazeneca vaccine. there isn't anything that suggests, or that she's seen, that this isn't effective in preventing severe
this new small study regarding the oxford vaccine?— oxford vaccine?worried _ oxford vaccine? they don't seem overly worried yet _ oxford vaccine? they don't seem overly worried yet and _ oxford vaccine? they don't seem overly worried yet and they - oxford vaccine? they don't seem overly worried yet and they point | oxford vaccine? they don't seem i overly worried yet and they point to the fact this study in south africa was quite small and it looked at young people and looked at whether they...
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.— oxford vaccine.xford vaccine. absolutely. ministers will _ oxford vaccine. absolutely. ministers will be _ oxford vaccine. absolutely. ministers will be keenly - oxford vaccine. absolutely. - ministers will be keenly conscious that when it comes to a public health crisis, public health messaging is incredibly important, and that is why they have been stressing some of that context that we have already been hearing today, that this was a very small study and that this was a very small study and that the average age was 31 years old and that it looked at the effects on mild disease and we have heard from borisjohnson today amongst other ministers saying that the evidence shows that all the vaccines being deployed will protect against severe disease. in terms of the numbers of cases, 147 cases of the numbers of cases, 147 cases of the south african variant have been detected so far, those of the latest figures we have had, although they are now quite a few days old. we expect further updates in the comi
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vaccine. meanwhile, new research suggests the oxford—astrazeneca vaccine may reduce the spread of coronavirusssion. a warning this report from our health correspondent anna collinson contains some flashing images. it's been the great unknown — would vaccines stop coronavirus from spreading? now a study suggests the oxford—astrazeneca jab could have a substantial effect on transmission. people given two jabs, the numbers halved, meaning they could protect others, reducing infections and come in time, restrictions. it reduces the chances of someone who's exposed to getting the infection, and if they don't get the infection, they can't pass it on, so it decreases the risk of transmission in the population. there is one word of caution in that one of the things this virus is doing as it produces new variants is actually to try and avoid exactly that happening. as well as potentially showing an effect on transmission, the study found the vaccine could also be 76% effective after a single dose for three months. we know that vaccines are the way out of this, and this new information from oxford show
vaccine. meanwhile, new research suggests the oxford—astrazeneca vaccine may reduce the spread of coronavirusssion. a warning this report from our health correspondent anna collinson contains some flashing images. it's been the great unknown — would vaccines stop coronavirus from spreading? now a study suggests the oxford—astrazeneca jab could have a substantial effect on transmission. people given two jabs, the numbers halved, meaning they could protect others, reducing infections and...
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let's deal with the oxford vaccine first. _ good news. let's deal with the oxford vaccine first.e first. really good data that it provides strong protection in the intervalfrom data that it provides strong protection in the interval from a month after vaccination to three months, so that supports the policy of space in those doses of that vaccine. and then on transmission as well, the idea... now, the oxford trials were the only one where people on the trial were given a weekly pc swab test, and from that they found that the positive swabs of people who were immunised fell by two thirds. now, that should suggest that everyone who gets immunised with the oxford—astrazeneca vaccine may protect others who haven't been immunised, which would be one of the great goals. and that probably should apply to other vaccines as well. and then on the antibodies, now, this was a study done by uk biobank, which follows 500,000 of the uk adults, i'm on that trial myself, and i was one of the people who were sent the monthly swabs, he has to prick your finger and send your blood off in a post, and
let's deal with the oxford vaccine first. _ good news. let's deal with the oxford vaccine first.e first. really good data that it provides strong protection in the intervalfrom data that it provides strong protection in the interval from a month after vaccination to three months, so that supports the policy of space in those doses of that vaccine. and then on transmission as well, the idea... now, the oxford trials were the only one where people on the trial were given a weekly pc swab test,...
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the oxford vaccine scientists say they're already working on another vaccine to deal with new variants we'll find out when it will be ready. also tonight: the row with the eu over trade between northern ireland and great britain — a high level meeting to try to ease disruption. black footballers facing online abuse — the government says social media companies face massive fines if they don't act. # better than i ever did... # betterthan i ever did... # brexit ended visa—free travel to the eu for musicians — now eltonjohn tells us why it will hit so many young performers. at the beginning of a career, when you have written your first record, and you want to go out and play live more than anything else, because it helps you grow as an artist. and a clap for the captain — it's happening now at sir tom's home — and joined by the hospital staff who took care of him in his final hours. and coming up on bbc news, more trouble down under, as up to 600 players and coaching staff go into quarantine, and all tennis is cancelled tomorrow at the australian open. good evening and welcome to the bbc�
the oxford vaccine scientists say they're already working on another vaccine to deal with new variants we'll find out when it will be ready. also tonight: the row with the eu over trade between northern ireland and great britain — a high level meeting to try to ease disruption. black footballers facing online abuse — the government says social media companies face massive fines if they don't act. # better than i ever did... # betterthan i ever did... # brexit ended visa—free travel to the...
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against the _ oxford vaccine might only have a 10% efficacy against the south _ oxford vaccine might strain. inaudible i miss the - strain. inaudible i miss the last - strain. inaudible i miss the last bit| strain. inaudible | i miss the last bit of strain. inaudible - i miss the last bit of your question. i will come i miss the last bit of your question. iwill come back i miss the last bit of your question. i will come back to it. the first— question. i will come back to it. the first thing is, there is now a study— the first thing is, there is now a study that— the first thing is, there is now a study that is from south africa that relates _ study that is from south africa that relates to — study that is from south africa that relates to the astrazeneca vaccine that has _ relates to the astrazeneca vaccine that has not yet been peer reviewed but is _ that has not yet been peer reviewed but is on _ that has not yet been peer reviewed but is on the print service, which shows— but is on the print service, which shows there is relatively low protection against infection in a particular
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around 300 brave volunteers aged 6 to 17 to see whether the oxford vaccine produces a strong immune response in children which is why 14-year-old ella chose to take part. >> to further the research and hopefully help and make sure that us kids can be safe and get the vaccine. >> reporter: a proud moment for parents. >> i think she's amazing. i saw the call for children volunteers, and i went and spoke to her, explained what the vaccine was about. and she volunteered without a hesitation. >> reporter: while most children aren't as susceptible to becoming seriously unwell with covid, researchers believe vaccinating young people could drive down transmission rates. >> it may be rather similar to the flu situation where with the influenza program we vaccinate children to protect them but also because that reduces transmission in the wider population to ensure that all of us are protected against the virus. >> reporter: the oxford vaccine hasn't even been approved yet in the u.s., and while millions have received it here without any issues, we asked cbs news medical contributor dr. david agus wha
around 300 brave volunteers aged 6 to 17 to see whether the oxford vaccine produces a strong immune response in children which is why 14-year-old ella chose to take part. >> to further the research and hopefully help and make sure that us kids can be safe and get the vaccine. >> reporter: a proud moment for parents. >> i think she's amazing. i saw the call for children volunteers, and i went and spoke to her, explained what the vaccine was about. and she volunteered without a...
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the south african variant and the initial research from south africa which says it may be the oxford vaccinef mild version of the disease that, but are we going to see the vaccine being positively tweaked against these various viruses that are around now and may emerge in the future? i around now and may emerge in the future? ~ ., , , _, future? i think that is becoming the stron: future? i think that is becoming the strong expectation _ future? i think that is becoming the strong expectation that _ future? i think that is becoming the strong expectation that these - strong expectation that these vaccines are going to have to be modified as we go along. the critical decision will be when exactly to do that and how to modify them. i think people are busy gathering information on that right now, but yes, like the flu, as you heard from sara gilbertjust now, this is a vaccine that will need to be changed as we go along under different circumstances, but there is a ray of hope so far that the vaccines seem to be consistent in their ability to prevent severe disease, select�*s hope they continue
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our top stories: the oxford astrazeneca vaccine offers limited protection against mild disease caused by the south african variant of covid—19, according to early trials. oxford vaccinologist professor sarah gilbert said the jab will still protect against the virus. we may not be reducing the total number of cases, but there is still protection in that case against deaths, hospitalisations and severe disease. tens of thousands of anti—coup protestors gather for a second day in myanmar, demanding the release of leader aung sann suu kyi. because of this military dictatorship, many of our lives have been destroyed. we cannot let our future generation meet the same fate. the collapse of a himalayan glacier causes flash flooding in northern india. over 100 people are missing, feared dead. final preparations are made for the australian open as tennis players gear up for one of the world's biggest sporting events amid the pandemic. heavy snow could bring significant disruption to the south—east of england in the coming hours with weather warnings issued by the met office for large parts of b
our top stories: the oxford astrazeneca vaccine offers limited protection against mild disease caused by the south african variant of covid—19, according to early trials. oxford vaccinologist professor sarah gilbert said the jab will still protect against the virus. we may not be reducing the total number of cases, but there is still protection in that case against deaths, hospitalisations and severe disease. tens of thousands of anti—coup protestors gather for a second day in myanmar,...
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the news today follows similarfindings from other vaccine manufacturers. the team in oxfordking to tweak their vaccine, and say a new version, which can better protect against the south african variant, should be available by the autumn. the government says it may be we need a newjab each year, as new variants emerge. we see very much a probably an annual or a booster- in the autumn or an annual, in the way we do with flu . vaccinations, where you look at what variant of virus - is spreading around the world, you rapidly produce a variant l of vaccine and then begin - to vaccinate and protect the nation. this all comes as hospitals remain very busy. in stoke, staff say admissions are starting to slow down, but on the respiratory ward, almost all the beds are still taken. vaccinations may be the best way to relieve this pressure, but a reminder today, even when that programme is complete, it won't mean the end of covid. we may have to live with the virus for years to come. jim reed, bbc news. myanmar has seen its largest protests in more than a decade. tens of thousands of pe
the news today follows similarfindings from other vaccine manufacturers. the team in oxfordking to tweak their vaccine, and say a new version, which can better protect against the south african variant, should be available by the autumn. the government says it may be we need a newjab each year, as new variants emerge. we see very much a probably an annual or a booster- in the autumn or an annual, in the way we do with flu . vaccinations, where you look at what variant of virus - is spreading...
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at stopping severe disease, and some, like the pfizer-ontech vaccine, is good stopping even mild symptoms, but we don't know -- r the oxfordstrazeneca vaccine, we don't know if these other vaccines stop transmission as well. it's reassuring, but -- sorry? brent: if i could just ask you, just imagine if everyone in the u.k. were to be it -- be vaccinated tonight, would w be able to say that we have conquered this pandemic? >> certainly for a time, y. i don't think any of us expect that we will any time soon come to a point where the coronavirus is eradicated from the world. the world health organization says that is unlikely to be achievable, and they are right. the thing is, we've got to come to terms with this virus and live with it, and we will. the role of the vaccine primarily is to stop people getting severely ill, having to be taken into hospital, and dying. that is primarily what we want from all of vaccines. we would have to vaccinate prettyuch everyone on the planet regularly to ensure we have any chance eradicating the virus, and that is just not going to happen, and it probably does not matter because in 10 or 2
at stopping severe disease, and some, like the pfizer-ontech vaccine, is good stopping even mild symptoms, but we don't know -- r the oxfordstrazeneca vaccine, we don't know if these other vaccines stop transmission as well. it's reassuring, but -- sorry? brent: if i could just ask you, just imagine if everyone in the u.k. were to be it -- be vaccinated tonight, would w be able to say that we have conquered this pandemic? >> certainly for a time, y. i don't think any of us expect that we...
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the oxford vaccine shows disappointing results aginst mild cases of the south africa variant, but theel's prime minister pleads not guilty to corruption charges at his trial injerusalem — he's accused of offering favours to media companies. myanmar�*s unrest intensifies — police fire water cannon on crowds in the capital — while more workers walk out to join protests against last week's military coup. for the third day in a row, people have taken to the streets in myanmar to protest against last week's military coup — in which the country's elected leader, aung san suu kyi, was detained. the military authorities who have seized power are warning of action against demonstrators, but it is not yet clear what that means. thousands are marching in the main city of yangon, while in the capital, police have used water cannons to try and disperse demonstrators. and it seems the number of professions joining the strike is growing. andrew nachemson is a journalist based in yangon who has been monitoring the situation there. one interesting thing is that a lot of these protests we are seeing in
the oxford vaccine shows disappointing results aginst mild cases of the south africa variant, but theel's prime minister pleads not guilty to corruption charges at his trial injerusalem — he's accused of offering favours to media companies. myanmar�*s unrest intensifies — police fire water cannon on crowds in the capital — while more workers walk out to join protests against last week's military coup. for the third day in a row, people have taken to the streets in myanmar to protest...
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south africa suspends its use of the oxford—astrazeneca vaccine after a study showed disappointing resultsinst the local variant of coronavirus. protests against myanmar�*s military coup continue, becoming the country's largest in over a decade. after a three—week delay, a massive logistical mission and a handful of health scares, a very different australian open has just begun. we start in northern india. police say at least 200 people are still missing after a glacier broke free and smashed into a hydro—electric dam. one witness said a wall of water and rock sped down the river so quickly there was no time to sound the alarm. a massive rescue operation is taking place and survivors have been pulled from the mud and rubble. it happened in uttara—khand state on in the district of chamoli. our delhi correspondent rajini vaidyanthan has the latest. this dramatic footage shows when the nanda devi glacier in the himalayas burst on sunday morning. as water gushed down the valley, damage and destruction. translation: | witness l something that looked like a scene from a bollywood film. i'd never
south africa suspends its use of the oxford—astrazeneca vaccine after a study showed disappointing resultsinst the local variant of coronavirus. protests against myanmar�*s military coup continue, becoming the country's largest in over a decade. after a three—week delay, a massive logistical mission and a handful of health scares, a very different australian open has just begun. we start in northern india. police say at least 200 people are still missing after a glacier broke free and...
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the oxford astrazeneca vaccine _ speed up the process? is taken out of the freezer it needs to be administered in the next couple of days to be effective. in order to overcome that issue of dependence on the cold storage, one thing that does not can do in this —— one thing the government can do to help with this is to bring in more refrigerated vehicles which before lockdown might have been used for transporting food and are now not being used for food because of the lockdown, these measures could be implemented to help with transportation of the vaccines. another thing which would be good to see, the reason we are seeing such a big disparity in vaccination rates across the country is because in some areas we have quite good logistics, gp surgeries, furlough surgeries and pharmacists work together with the council is to bring in people quickly, not such good planning and other areas. so having that planning which really help speed up the process. thank you ve much, help speed up the process. thank you very much. dr — help speed up the proc
the oxford astrazeneca vaccine _ speed up the process? is taken out of the freezer it needs to be administered in the next couple of days to be effective. in order to overcome that issue of dependence on the cold storage, one thing that does not can do in this —— one thing the government can do to help with this is to bring in more refrigerated vehicles which before lockdown might have been used for transporting food and are now not being used for food because of the lockdown, these...
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vaccine. hugh . m, oxford-astrazeneca vaccine. hugh pym. thank— oxford-astrazeneca vaccine. not had the coronavirus vaccine, according to care providers. a survey carried out this week suggests that in many care homes more than a third of staff haven't had the jab. some haven't been able to get to an appointment — others have been reluctant to have the vaccine. here's our social affairs correspondent, alison holt. hi, my name is becky. i'm a support worker. i am currently on my way to get the vaccine. becky kelly will soon be having herfirstjab in the fight against covid—19. she cares for people with learning and physical disabilities, and this is vital to keep them all safe. i'm nervous, but i have to play my part in protecting the people i support. but five days before the government deadline for all front—line care staff to be vaccinated, today's survey shows many still haven't taken this step. some care staff have struggled to get appointments or have medical concerns, but others like monica, a housekeeper at a nursing home in bristol, was worried about possible side eff
vaccine. hugh . m, oxford-astrazeneca vaccine. hugh pym. thank— oxford-astrazeneca vaccine. not had the coronavirus vaccine, according to care providers. a survey carried out this week suggests that in many care homes more than a third of staff haven't had the jab. some haven't been able to get to an appointment — others have been reluctant to have the vaccine. here's our social affairs correspondent, alison holt. hi, my name is becky. i'm a support worker. i am currently on my way to get...
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vaccine. that is ri . ht, oxford-astrazeneca vaccine. that is riaht, a oxford-astrazeneca vaccine. larly in the older age groups, the 65 plus, as it is being used in the uk, and also for that delayed dosing regimen, so they are saying it is best used, best spaced out between eight and 12 weeks for the second dose. ianthem best spaced out between eight and 12 weeks for the second dose. when you talk about some _ weeks for the second dose. when you talk about some of _ weeks for the second dose. when you talk about some of the _ weeks for the second dose. when you talk about some of the doubts - weeks for the second dose. when you talk about some of the doubts that i talk about some of the doubts that have been raised, in south africa they were saying in south africa, in terms of their research, it was not necessarily effective against people with mild infections, although their research project was only a couple of thousand people, so they put it on pause in south africa, and then some european leaders have raised doubts, president macron saying it was only quasi—effective for those
vaccine. that is ri . ht, oxford-astrazeneca vaccine. that is riaht, a oxford-astrazeneca vaccine. larly in the older age groups, the 65 plus, as it is being used in the uk, and also for that delayed dosing regimen, so they are saying it is best used, best spaced out between eight and 12 weeks for the second dose. ianthem best spaced out between eight and 12 weeks for the second dose. when you talk about some _ weeks for the second dose. when you talk about some of _ weeks for the second dose....
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the other about the effectiveness of the aztrazeneca oxford vaccine is quite complicated, because whatthat, even though the vaccine might be less effective at preventing you from contracting covid-19,t also seems to prevent at the same time a severe case of the disease. sot still is seen by officials on the government is a very good vaccine to get. that is why now the german government is determined to put outa n information campaign. they were so many misunderstandings around the vaccine role out that they need to correct. there is a lot of pressure on angela merkel's government to chge how people see the astrazeneca oxford vaccine. one particular way that the government cou change how the vaccine is seen as if government ministers and angela merkel herself get the vaccine as well. so far, they have been reluctant to do that because they say they do not want to be seen to be pushing in front of the queue. ♪ ross: nasa scientists have released extraordinary footage of aistoric landing at the perseverance rover on mars. in a press conference earlier, this is what they showed us. >> has
the other about the effectiveness of the aztrazeneca oxford vaccine is quite complicated, because whatthat, even though the vaccine might be less effective at preventing you from contracting covid-19,t also seems to prevent at the same time a severe case of the disease. sot still is seen by officials on the government is a very good vaccine to get. that is why now the german government is determined to put outa n information campaign. they were so many misunderstandings around the vaccine role...
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our top stories: south africa pulls the oxford—astrazeneca jab from its upcoming vaccine programme aftertudy shows disappointing results against the country's coronavirus variant. protests against myanmar�*s military coup continue, now becoming the country's largest in over a decade. former us secretary of state george shultz, whose negotiating helped end the cold war, has died. a breakaway glacier washes away a dam in northern india. the flooding kills at least nine people — more than a hundred are missing. and brady brilliant — tom brady wins his seventh super bowl as his buccaneers terrorise the kansas city chiefs. hello, welcome to the program. we start in south africa which is to delay and review its use of the oxford—astrazeneca vaccine after a study showed disappointing results against the local variant of coronavirus. it comes less than a week after the country's president and senior ministers greeted the arrival of a million doses of the jab as they landed atjohannesburg airport — and is a setback for innoculation efforts which had been due to start in the coming days. south afr
our top stories: south africa pulls the oxford—astrazeneca jab from its upcoming vaccine programme aftertudy shows disappointing results against the country's coronavirus variant. protests against myanmar�*s military coup continue, now becoming the country's largest in over a decade. former us secretary of state george shultz, whose negotiating helped end the cold war, has died. a breakaway glacier washes away a dam in northern india. the flooding kills at least nine people — more than a...
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south africa suspends its use of the oxford astrazeneca vaccine after a study showed disappointing results against the local variant of coronavirus. a breakaway glazier kills at least 100 people in india. former secretary of state george schultz who negotiating health and the cold war, has died. and after a three week delay, a massive logistical mission and a handful of health scares, the australian open finally begins. i'm shaimaa khalil, and here in melbourne park, there is a real buzz as play gets under way. after a dramatic and challenging buildup, it's all go for the first grand slam of the year. welcome to the programme will. welcome to the programme will. we start in south africa which is suspending its full rollout of the austin —— 0xford astrazeneca vaccine after studies showed disappointing results against the local variant of coronavirus was not last week, south africa received 1 million doses of the astrazeneca jab and had been due to start vaccinating people next week. here's south africa's health minister speaking at a video briefing. 0ur scientists must quickly sit together
south africa suspends its use of the oxford astrazeneca vaccine after a study showed disappointing results against the local variant of coronavirus. a breakaway glazier kills at least 100 people in india. former secretary of state george schultz who negotiating health and the cold war, has died. and after a three week delay, a massive logistical mission and a handful of health scares, the australian open finally begins. i'm shaimaa khalil, and here in melbourne park, there is a real buzz as...
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south africa suspends its use of the oxford astrazeneca vaccine after a study showed disappointing results against the local variant of coronavirus. former us secretary of state george schultz is negotiating like he was negotiating how to the cold war, has died. after a three week delay, a massive logistical mission and handful of health scares, the australian open finally begins. here in melbourne _ open finally begins. here in melbourne park, _ open finally begins. here in melbourne park, there - open finally begins. here in melbourne park, there is i open finally begins. here in melbourne park, there is a | open finally begins. here in . melbourne park, there is a real buzz as they gets under way as a dramatic buildup, it is all go for the first grand slam of the year. hello, welcome to the programme. we start in northern india. police say at least 200 people are still missing after a glacier broke free and smashed into a hydro—electric dam. one witness said a wall of water and rock sped down the river so quickly there was no time to sound the alarm. a massive rescue operation is taking
south africa suspends its use of the oxford astrazeneca vaccine after a study showed disappointing results against the local variant of coronavirus. former us secretary of state george schultz is negotiating like he was negotiating how to the cold war, has died. after a three week delay, a massive logistical mission and handful of health scares, the australian open finally begins. here in melbourne _ open finally begins. here in melbourne park, _ open finally begins. here in melbourne park,...
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those on the oxford vaccine trials were shown to have 76% protection from a single dose, which lastedg to 82% protection with the second shot. it is also the first time a covid vaccine has been shown to reduce transmission of coronavirus. those immunised were much less likely to test positive for infection, cutting the risk of them passing the virus onto others. that is the vaccine, but what about those who have actually had covid? they want to know how long they may be protected against subsequent infection. at least part of the answer may come from a study involving 20,000 people who were sent home testing kits like this. like the other 20,000 volunteers, i was asked to send off a few drops of blood, every month, to a lab. scientists at uk biobank found that 88% of us, nearly nine in ten, who started off with antibodies still had them six months later. i think these findings are really good news, because it does suggest that people who have been infected with the virus may have some degree of protection against another infection for some considerable time. what we would really like
those on the oxford vaccine trials were shown to have 76% protection from a single dose, which lastedg to 82% protection with the second shot. it is also the first time a covid vaccine has been shown to reduce transmission of coronavirus. those immunised were much less likely to test positive for infection, cutting the risk of them passing the virus onto others. that is the vaccine, but what about those who have actually had covid? they want to know how long they may be protected against...
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vaccine ready for the autumn. our medical editor fergus walsh reports. the scientists at oxfordzeneca vaccine are continually monitoring how coronavirus is evolving. the current vaccine is thought to give good protection against new variants, but they�*re working on tweaking the jab to make it future—proof. the scientist who�*s leading the research says it�*s relatively simple to redesign the vaccine. it�*s not difficult to put a different antigenic insert into the vaccine. so, we don�*t want to panic and say that we must have a new version of the vaccine now but on the other hand we are getting prepared, so that if it turns out we do need a new version, we will be ready to start using it. it'sjust going to be a sharp scratch, ok? those on the oxford vaccine trials were shown to have 76% protection from a single dose, which lasted three months, rising to 82% protection, with the second shot. you�*ll be doing swabs every week at home. it�*s also the first time a covid vaccine has been shown to reduce transmission of coronavirus. those immunised were much less likely to test posit
vaccine ready for the autumn. our medical editor fergus walsh reports. the scientists at oxfordzeneca vaccine are continually monitoring how coronavirus is evolving. the current vaccine is thought to give good protection against new variants, but they�*re working on tweaking the jab to make it future—proof. the scientist who�*s leading the research says it�*s relatively simple to redesign the vaccine. it�*s not difficult to put a different antigenic insert into the vaccine. so, we...
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the authorities in south africa are now suspending the roll—out of the astrazeneca oxford vaccine afterll study suggested it did not stop mild disease young people. looking at that situation, we felt there is no uncertainty as to whether the astrazeneca vaccine does indeed prevent severe infection and hospitalisation, which is what we really are interested in. so we need to make sure we have that data before we proceed with the roll—out. scientists in oxford are still very hopeful there vaccine can prevent that severe disease caused by the south african variant, and stop people needing hospital treatment. more tests will be needed to see if thatis more tests will be needed to see if that is the case. in the uk, the government said 147 cases of the south african variant have been found so far. enhanced door—to—door testing has now been rolled out in ten areas with confirmed infections to try to stamp out the spread. scientists say no vaccine could offer 100% protection against any form of the disease. offer100% protection against any form of the disease.— offer 100% protection against an
the authorities in south africa are now suspending the roll—out of the astrazeneca oxford vaccine afterll study suggested it did not stop mild disease young people. looking at that situation, we felt there is no uncertainty as to whether the astrazeneca vaccine does indeed prevent severe infection and hospitalisation, which is what we really are interested in. so we need to make sure we have that data before we proceed with the roll—out. scientists in oxford are still very hopeful there...
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well adrian vaccine experts have just as you were saying recommended the use of the us oxford astra zeneca vaccine for people aged over 65 this is interesting because there have been concerns voiced by governments notably in europe about its efficacy in fact countries including germany italy and spain have placed age limits over which they won't actually roll out the vaccine here in great britain the oxford astra zeneca vaccine has actually been part of the general but seen rollout it's seen as a vital tool in the fight against covered 19 and globally some people have called it the workhorse a vaccine because it can be stored in normal refrigerators it doesn't have to be very very low temperatures unlike the fines are beyond vaccine for example so just in the last 10 minutes or so at the press conference in geneva experts from the w.h.o. have said that they hope that by the end of this month there will be millions of doses of the oxford astra zeneca vaccine actually distributed hundreds of millions of doses distributed to low income countries as part of the cox facility they're stressing t
well adrian vaccine experts have just as you were saying recommended the use of the us oxford astra zeneca vaccine for people aged over 65 this is interesting because there have been concerns voiced by governments notably in europe about its efficacy in fact countries including germany italy and spain have placed age limits over which they won't actually roll out the vaccine here in great britain the oxford astra zeneca vaccine has actually been part of the general but seen rollout it's seen as...
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—astrazeneca vaccine might reduce the spread of the virus was "superb news", as our medical editor fergus walsh reports. the scientists at oxfordaccine are continually monitoring how coronavirus is evolving. the current vaccine is thought to give good protection against new variants, but they're working on tweaking the jab to make it future—proof. the scientist who's leading the research says it's relatively simple to redesign the vaccine. it's not difficult to put a different antigenic insert into the vaccine, so we don't want to panic and say that we must have a new version of the vaccine now but on the other hand we are getting prepared, so that if it turns out we do need a new version, it will be ready to start using it. it'sjust going to be a sharp scratch, 0k? those on the oxford vaccine trials were shown to have 76% protection from a single dose, which lasted three months, rising to 82% protection, with the second shot. we'll be doing swabs every week at home. it is also the first time a covid vaccine has been shown to reduce transmission of coronavirus. those immunised were much less likely to test positive for infectio
—astrazeneca vaccine might reduce the spread of the virus was "superb news", as our medical editor fergus walsh reports. the scientists at oxfordaccine are continually monitoring how coronavirus is evolving. the current vaccine is thought to give good protection against new variants, but they're working on tweaking the jab to make it future—proof. the scientist who's leading the research says it's relatively simple to redesign the vaccine. it's not difficult to put a different...
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is a very good news at 8 backs the strategy that we've taken and it shows the world that the oxford vaccine works effectively and the really good news embedded in it is that it not just reduces hospitalizations that we know people in this part of the trial who hospitalized. do with covais that after getting the ox jab but also it reduces the number of people who have actually even asymptomatic by around 2 thirds. comments from the british health minister there well earlier we spoke to paul or hunter he's a professor of medicine at the university of east anglia specializing in infectious diseases and epidemiology we asked him about the significance of these new findings there's no doubt that the if you have the vaccine and it stops you actually getting infected that it will stop you as an individual spreading that infection on but they crucial thing that you've got to remember is that it only does that about 2 thirds of the time so there is still a substantial proportion of people who can still after the vaccine get the infection and potentially spread it on and couple of weeks ago we publis
is a very good news at 8 backs the strategy that we've taken and it shows the world that the oxford vaccine works effectively and the really good news embedded in it is that it not just reduces hospitalizations that we know people in this part of the trial who hospitalized. do with covais that after getting the ox jab but also it reduces the number of people who have actually even asymptomatic by around 2 thirds. comments from the british health minister there well earlier we spoke to paul or...
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let's talk first of all about the vaccine, the oxford astrazeneca vaccine, it has come in for a roughn't effective in older people, but now the seal of approval from the world health organization. absolutely. it has as you say been a turbulent few weeks for the oxford astrazeneca team, so the world health organization announcement todayis health organization announcement today is a very important to that team. they're saying it should be used on people of all ages, so those european nations such as france and germany who aren't using it for the over 65s, the world health organization is saying it can be used for all ages, and even in countries where new variants are spreading, raising concerns about how effective vaccines are against those new variants, the who said that the study that was done in south africa that prompted all that talk at the weekend and on monday, they said that was inconclusive. the theory is that even if it doesn't stop mild symptoms, like that study suggested,... stop mild symptoms, like that study suggested-"— suggested,... here is the prime minister. thank you
let's talk first of all about the vaccine, the oxford astrazeneca vaccine, it has come in for a roughn't effective in older people, but now the seal of approval from the world health organization. absolutely. it has as you say been a turbulent few weeks for the oxford astrazeneca team, so the world health organization announcement todayis health organization announcement today is a very important to that team. they're saying it should be used on people of all ages, so those european nations...
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states, and those developments come nearly a week after 1 million new doses of the astrazeneca oxford vaccineus now, dean of the national school of tropical medicine at baylor college of medicine and co-director of the texas children's hospital center for vaccine development, dr. peter hotez. dr. hotez, thank you so much for starting off your morning oh so early with us. we really appreciate you taking some time out of your day. and i want to start with that south africa strain and the astrazeneca/oxford vaccine. does it concern you that they have stopped using this because they found it to be not effective? what data are they working off of and what should we take away from this decision. >> kasie, good morning. the clinical trials were done mostly in younger people, but it showed that the vaccine, although it had been working well even against the uk strain and many other strains, against the south african variant, unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be stopping moderate disease. we do not know about severe disease yet, but it's concerning enough that it looks as though this vaccine is not go
states, and those developments come nearly a week after 1 million new doses of the astrazeneca oxford vaccineus now, dean of the national school of tropical medicine at baylor college of medicine and co-director of the texas children's hospital center for vaccine development, dr. peter hotez. dr. hotez, thank you so much for starting off your morning oh so early with us. we really appreciate you taking some time out of your day. and i want to start with that south africa strain and the...
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has such an effect _ oxford or pfizer vaccine has such an effect on _ oxford or pfizer vaccined or pfizer vaccine has such an effect on all age groups, and separate _ effect on all age groups, and separate data shows the cases were following _ separate data shows the cases were following most rapidly among the oldest _ following most rapidly among the oldest with care home outbreaks almost _ oldest with care home outbreaks almost in — oldest with care home outbreaks almost in half in a week. this is hugely— almost in half in a week. this is hugely positive news. but i think with this — hugely positive news. but i think with this article goes on to discuss is this— with this article goes on to discuss is this argument coming out from those _ is this argument coming out from those that— is this argument coming out from those that want us to quickly open up those that want us to quickly open up the _ those that want us to quickly open up the economy, and those like in the british— up the economy, and those like in the british medical association say need to— the british medical as
has such an effect _ oxford or pfizer vaccine has such an effect on _ oxford or pfizer vaccined or pfizer vaccine has such an effect on all age groups, and separate _ effect on all age groups, and separate data shows the cases were following _ separate data shows the cases were following most rapidly among the oldest _ following most rapidly among the oldest with care home outbreaks almost _ oldest with care home outbreaks almost in — oldest with care home outbreaks almost in half in a week....
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vaccine is waged. more and more people are getting their first dose, but covid—19 doesn't stand still. the financial times is reporting a study showing the oxforda vaccine may not offer protection from all forms of the virus. a spokesperson for the drug company said... this was a relatively small test group and according to the financial times the data has not yet been peer—reviewed, but astrazeneca seems confident its jab will offer protection against more severe forms of the virus as it creates neutralising antibodies. i do think the coronavirus is here with us to stay, unfortunately, but on the optimistic side it has been wonderful to see that these vaccines do seem to prevent hospitalisations, which is the thing that we are most concerned about. astrazeneca, along with other drug companies, is looking at ways to adapt its vaccine and a new version, if needed, could be ready for delivery by the autumn. as the virus evolves, science reacts. tim allman, bbc news. professor sarah gilbert leads the team at oxford university that produced the astrazeneca vaccine. she says they will still provide protection against the threat of serious illness ca
vaccine is waged. more and more people are getting their first dose, but covid—19 doesn't stand still. the financial times is reporting a study showing the oxforda vaccine may not offer protection from all forms of the virus. a spokesperson for the drug company said... this was a relatively small test group and according to the financial times the data has not yet been peer—reviewed, but astrazeneca seems confident its jab will offer protection against more severe forms of the virus as it...
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a study suggests the oxford astrazeneca vaccine l the oxford astrazeneca vaccine does not protect against.
a study suggests the oxford astrazeneca vaccine l the oxford astrazeneca vaccine does not protect against.
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bet big on the oxford vaccine agreeing to front most of astrazeneca's vaccine. >> an oxford vaccine that in trial here and wasn't deployed here. >> reporter: it involved a lot of risk, ditching us and the work was proven invaluable. >> 7 vaccines chosen out of 100. the u.k. was the first country to choose a vaccine. >> we did that because we were click and nimble and clearly not the largest buyer. >> reporter: back at the fire hall they're injecting 1,000 doses a day, around half a million across the country. >> we've had some dark, difficult days. there's a sense there's a light at the end of the tunnel now. >> reporter: and another light at the end of the tunnel, the health secretary said this morning that the government would be deciding this week when and how it can safely lift some of the lockdown restrictions given the success of its vaccination program thus far. others will have to keep unknown strains of the coronavirus out. government scientists say the dominant strain already here, b117, based on a new analysis of existing data, it appears it is increasingly likely that strain
bet big on the oxford vaccine agreeing to front most of astrazeneca's vaccine. >> an oxford vaccine that in trial here and wasn't deployed here. >> reporter: it involved a lot of risk, ditching us and the work was proven invaluable. >> 7 vaccines chosen out of 100. the u.k. was the first country to choose a vaccine. >> we did that because we were click and nimble and clearly not the largest buyer. >> reporter: back at the fire hall they're injecting 1,000 doses a...
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the oxford—astrazeneca vaccine offers limited protection against mild disease caused by the south africanariant of covid—19, according to early trials. tens of thousands of protestors gather for a second day in myanmar�*s main city to condemn the military coup and demand the release of leader aung sann suu kyi. because of this military dictatorship, many of our lives have been destroyed. we cannot let our future generation meet the same fate. doctors in england are to be paid an additional £10 for each housebound patient they vaccinate against coronavirus. and covid testing is being offered to more companies in england, for staff who can't work from home during lockdown. final preparations are made for the australian open as tennis players gear up for one of the world's biggest sporting events amid the pandemic. heavy snow could bring significant disruption to the south—east of england in the coming hours, with weather warnings issued by the met office for large parts of britain. hello, and welcome to bbc news. astrazeneca, which makes the oxford coronavirus vaccine, says a small study su
the oxford—astrazeneca vaccine offers limited protection against mild disease caused by the south africanariant of covid—19, according to early trials. tens of thousands of protestors gather for a second day in myanmar�*s main city to condemn the military coup and demand the release of leader aung sann suu kyi. because of this military dictatorship, many of our lives have been destroyed. we cannot let our future generation meet the same fate. doctors in england are to be paid an...
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the news today follows similar findings from other vaccine manufacturers. scientists in oxfordweak their vaccine and say a new version which can better protect against the south african variant should be available by the autumn. ministers say we may need a differentjab each year to protect the population. we see very much probably an annual or a booster in the autumn and then an annual, in the way we do with flu vaccinations, where you look at what variant of virus is spreading around the world, you rapidly produce a variant of vaccine and then begin to vaccinate and protect the nation. 11 million people have received a vaccine so far in the uk, but a reminder today that even when that programme is complete, it's unlikely to mean the end of covid. we may well have to live with this virus for many months if not years to come. jim reed, bbc news. jim joins me now. how worried should people be by this news? it is worth pointing out that this is not a surprise by any means. scientists have been warning about vaccines potentially being able to kind of vaccines for a good six months
the news today follows similar findings from other vaccine manufacturers. scientists in oxfordweak their vaccine and say a new version which can better protect against the south african variant should be available by the autumn. ministers say we may need a differentjab each year to protect the population. we see very much probably an annual or a booster in the autumn and then an annual, in the way we do with flu vaccinations, where you look at what variant of virus is spreading around the...
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it has been shown the oxford vaccine might only have a 10% efficacy - against the south african strain is from south africa that relates to the astrazeneca vaccine that has not yet been peer reviewed but is on the print service, which shows there is relatively low protection against infection in a particularly young population in south africa. the measurement was of mild disease. i haven't heard the 10% figure you have referred to, nothing that low. yes, that study exists, and be very cautious in how you interpret it. i am not sure that really tells us about whether the vaccine is still going to be really important in terms of protection against severe disease and protection in the older age group. they are the people most at risk. it would be a very big public health win indeed if all the vaccines we are deploying simply stop people going into hospital, even if they don't flatten the infection rate. that would be a major public health victory. and finally, the study you have seen relates to the south african variant. there are really very low numbers of identified south african varian
it has been shown the oxford vaccine might only have a 10% efficacy - against the south african strain is from south africa that relates to the astrazeneca vaccine that has not yet been peer reviewed but is on the print service, which shows there is relatively low protection against infection in a particularly young population in south africa. the measurement was of mild disease. i haven't heard the 10% figure you have referred to, nothing that low. yes, that study exists, and be very cautious...
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astrazeneca confirms a trial does suggest the oxford vaccine has only limited effectiveness against theth africa variant — but says it still offers protection. in india, thousands of farmers block roads across the country in a protest that sees the deployment of 50,000 police officers. 0ne guest on a lonely lighthouse — sweden's film festival takes social distancing to the extreme. we speak to the woman who won a ticket to 70 solitary screenings. we start in myanmar and the military coup there. and there are reports of a second day of mass gatherings on the streets of yangon. on saturday, there were the biggest day of protests since the military coup last monday. the protesters are calling for the release of everyone detained by the army since monday, military leaders there shut down the internet, as the demostrators called for the release of all those detained, including elected leader aung san suu kyi. 0ur correspondent jonathan head reports. five days after the military takeover and people are testing the limits. this group included factory workers from the western suburbs of yangon.
astrazeneca confirms a trial does suggest the oxford vaccine has only limited effectiveness against theth africa variant — but says it still offers protection. in india, thousands of farmers block roads across the country in a protest that sees the deployment of 50,000 police officers. 0ne guest on a lonely lighthouse — sweden's film festival takes social distancing to the extreme. we speak to the woman who won a ticket to 70 solitary screenings. we start in myanmar and the military coup...
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a study suggests the oxford astrazeneca vaccine l the oxford astrazeneca vaccine does not protect againstd and moderate forms of the south african variant of coronavirus. an scotland the brave — the scots beat england for the first time since 1983. myanmar has seen the biggest demonstrations against last week's military coup. thousands have marched on the streets and there have been protests in the capital. protesters are demanding the release of the leader aung san suu kyi and other members of her party. the military appear to have tried to stifle dissent with an internet blackout. five days after the military takeover, people are testing the limits. this group included factory workers from the western suburbs. but led by young political activists. shouting their condemnation of the new regime and their support for the ousted government. support for the ousted covernment. �* ,, �* support for the ousted covernment. ~ ,, ~ , ., government. translation: is a citizen born — government. translation: is a citizen born in _ government. translation: is a citizen born in this _ government. trans
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vaccines being used in the uk. it follows growing concern about the performance of the oxford—astrazeneca vaccine, specifically in thee south african variant of the virus. borisjohnson said he was �*very confident�* the current vaccines delivered a high degree of protection against serious illness. professorjonathan van—tam, england's deputy chief medical officer, said it was unlikely the south african variant would become dominant here in the short term. tonight in england, people aged 70 or older, who haven't yet been called for their vaccination , are being asked to contact the nhs to book an appointment. our medical editor fergus walsh has the latest. there is huge huge public enthusiasm for covid immunisation. elland road, home of leeds united football club, is now a mass immunisation hub. joshua is 25, and has very severe asthma. he's been shielding at home, and has only come out to have his jab. it was like being locked up, in a way, it was like being kept in a cage, and having this is like getting the key to get out. margaret's husband has been in intensive care with covid for almost a month. ijust wish this
vaccines being used in the uk. it follows growing concern about the performance of the oxford—astrazeneca vaccine, specifically in thee south african variant of the virus. borisjohnson said he was �*very confident�* the current vaccines delivered a high degree of protection against serious illness. professorjonathan van—tam, england's deputy chief medical officer, said it was unlikely the south african variant would become dominant here in the short term. tonight in england, people aged...
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scientists behind the oxford astrazeneca vaccine say it should still prevent people needing hospitalg —— if infected with the south african variant. around 100 cases of the variant have been identified in the uk. our medical editor fergus walsh reports on the latest research — and the ongoing effort to combat emerging and future strains of the coronavirus. snow and ice did not stop the vaccination drive in ipswich today. there is now a road, albeit a difficult one, out of the pandemic. but there is concern that current vaccines being used at thousands of centres across the uk might eventually lose some of their potency as coronavirus evolves. the oxford astrazeneca jab works well against the kent variant first seen in september and now dominant in the uk. but a small study of 2,000 young adults in south africa suggests that it gives minimal protection against mild and moderate disease caused by the variant there. even so, scientists in oxford are confident that it would still prevent serious covid disease. maybe we won't be reducing the number of cases as much, but we still won't be
scientists behind the oxford astrazeneca vaccine say it should still prevent people needing hospitalg —— if infected with the south african variant. around 100 cases of the variant have been identified in the uk. our medical editor fergus walsh reports on the latest research — and the ongoing effort to combat emerging and future strains of the coronavirus. snow and ice did not stop the vaccination drive in ipswich today. there is now a road, albeit a difficult one, out of the pandemic....
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—astrazeneca vaccine _ suggested the oxford—astrazenecae — still a bit out on this, it may well be that we will have to have booster jabs. _ be that we will have to have booster jabs. we _ be that we will have to have booster jabs, we have that with flu every year. _ jabs, we have that with flu every year. it — jabs, we have that with flu every year, it may not be every year, it maybe _ year, it may not be every year, it maybe every— year, it may not be every year, it maybe every two years with coronavirus. but the take—home message — coronavirus. but the take—home message now is, if you have got an appointment to have a vaccine, go and have _ appointment to have a vaccine, go and have it. — appointment to have a vaccine, go and have it. if you are 70 and over in england — and have it. if you are 70 and over in england and you haven't already had your— in england and you haven't already had your appointment, get in touch with the _ had your appointment, get in touch with the nhs and book one now. there is so much i — with the nhs and book
—astrazeneca vaccine _ suggested the oxford—astrazenecae — still a bit out on this, it may well be that we will have to have booster jabs. _ be that we will have to have booster jabs. we _ be that we will have to have booster jabs, we have that with flu every year. _ jabs, we have that with flu every year. it — jabs, we have that with flu every year, it may not be every year, it maybe _ year, it may not be every year, it maybe every— year, it may not be every year, it maybe every two...
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vaccine stocks. he said that are still a "massive benefit", despite a study suggesting the oxford/astrazeneca only offersinst mild disease caused by the south african variant. we are very confident in all vaccines that we are using and i think it is important for people to bearin think it is important for people to bear in mind that all of them we think are effective in delivering a high degree of protection against serious illness and death, which is the most important thing. we serious illness and death, which is the most important thing.- serious illness and death, which is the most important thing. we will be continuin: the most important thing. we will be continuing to — the most important thing. we will be continuing to study _ the most important thing. we will be continuing to study the _ continuing to study the effectiveness of the vaccine roll—out and that is going very, very fast indeed, we will be looking at the ways in which the population is starting to respond to the vaccines, as we prepare to say what we are going to do in the wake of the 22nd, and what kind of road map we want to layout.
vaccine stocks. he said that are still a "massive benefit", despite a study suggesting the oxford/astrazeneca only offersinst mild disease caused by the south african variant. we are very confident in all vaccines that we are using and i think it is important for people to bearin think it is important for people to bear in mind that all of them we think are effective in delivering a high degree of protection against serious illness and death, which is the most important thing. we...
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sort of inherited from oxford because we talk about the esoteric affection but it's really the oxford vaccine that's where the vaccine was the elop with a large indian vaccine producer that should happen on a much larger scale in fact all the production capacity that exists should be x. exploited now should now be used and there are cracks in capacity can be built we need to make investments to make that happen and that does require the sharing of the know how and the technology by those who have it in her hands if you to force companies to share this information and stuff that they have they spent a lot of money acquiring. what incentive does that leave them to preserves. well in fact 1st of all the pull is not based on forcing it's difficult to force companies to share or to do to release that knowledge but we have to acknowledge that in this situation most of these banks seem to have benefited from enormous public investments so those companies have been do you risk when i hear companies talk about this we do this not for profit well there's a different story there because they have almost
sort of inherited from oxford because we talk about the esoteric affection but it's really the oxford vaccine that's where the vaccine was the elop with a large indian vaccine producer that should happen on a much larger scale in fact all the production capacity that exists should be x. exploited now should now be used and there are cracks in capacity can be built we need to make investments to make that happen and that does require the sharing of the know how and the technology by those who...
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as absolutely superb the findings of a study which suggests for the first time that the oxford astrazeneca vaccinecantly reduces people passing on the virus. the research by oxford university, which has not yet been formally published, also found that the jab provides a high level of protection, even when there's a gap of 12 weeks between the two doses. researchers believe that the vaccine remains 76% effective for up to three months after the first shot, while people wait for a second dose. until now, little has been known about how effective vaccines are at preventing transmission of the disease. but researchers found that the vaccine may have a significant effect on transmission of the virus, with a 67% reduction in positive swabs among those vaccinated. andy moore reports. a double dose of good news about the oxford—astrazeneca vaccine — anyone who gets the jab is less likely to pass on the virus to others, and there's support also for the government's policy of a second jab after 12 weeks. we found there was a big reduction in people being infected with coronavirus — and because they were not
as absolutely superb the findings of a study which suggests for the first time that the oxford astrazeneca vaccinecantly reduces people passing on the virus. the research by oxford university, which has not yet been formally published, also found that the jab provides a high level of protection, even when there's a gap of 12 weeks between the two doses. researchers believe that the vaccine remains 76% effective for up to three months after the first shot, while people wait for a second dose....