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Prof. Robin Shattock, head of the vaccine team at Imperial, said scientists will now use the ribonucleic acid (RNA) technology behind the initial vaccine to target new and emerging coronavirus variants. (Shutterstock/File Photo)

UK vaccine team shifting focus to new variant threat

By Arab News ·
A nationwide state of emergency was declared in Malaysia on Jan. 12 to curb the spread of COVID-19. (AFP/File Photo)

Malaysia’s COVID-19 vaccination drive to start next month as cases soar

By Ushar Daniele ·
UK’s medicine regulator has discussed with vaccine manufacturers the need for “potential modifications” to vaccines to ensure they protect against the new coronavirus variants. (AFP/File Photo)

UK regulator, vaccine makers discuss virus variants

By Arab News ·
A protester holds up a placard at a demonstration in London in October against mandatory vaccinations. A leading Muslim scholar in Canada warned people not to believe conspiracy theories about the coronavirus vaccine. (AFP/File Photo)

Don’t fall for COVID-19 vaccine conspiracies, warns Muslim scholar

By Arab News ·
Special Indonesian celebrity’s party blunder sparks criticism over vaccine campaign

Indonesian celebrity’s party blunder sparks criticism over vaccine campaign

By Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata  ·
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri heads a legislative session, as Lebanon's parliament approved a law that paves the way for the government to ink deals for coronavirus vaccinations, at UNESCO Palace in Beirut, Lebanon January 15, 2021. (Reuters)

Lebanon approves law to import vaccines as coronavirus hits new record

By AP ·
An Emirati man, wearing a protective mask, walks at Al-Barsha Health Centre in Dubai on December 24, 2020. (AFP/File Photo)

UAE aims to vaccinate over half of population

By Rebecca Anne Proctor ·
KAPSARC president Adam Sieminski praises Saudi Arabia’s ‘5-star’ vaccination process

KAPSARC president Adam Sieminski praises Saudi Arabia’s ‘5-star’ vaccination process

By Arab News ·
Special Philippines looks to COVID-19 vaccine rollout in February

Philippines looks to COVID-19 vaccine rollout in February

By Ellie Aben ·
An Indian pharmaceutical company whose coronavirus vaccine has been approved for restricted use has brushed off accusations of irregularities in its clinical trials. (Reuters/File Photo)

Indian vaccine maker denies trial ‘irregularities’

By Sanjay Kumar ·
Special Jakarta orders extra 100m vaccine doses as cases spiral

Jakarta orders extra 100m vaccine doses as cases spiral

By Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata  ·
Special Indian trials COVID-19 vaccine roll-out

Indian trials COVID-19 vaccine roll-out

By Sanjay Kumar ·

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