{"id":260,"date":"2022-01-08T19:27:19","date_gmt":"2022-01-08T19:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cbrneurope.co.uk\/?p=260"},"modified":"2023-06-11T19:28:34","modified_gmt":"2023-06-11T19:28:34","slug":"news-round-up-december-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cbrneurope.uk\/?p=260","title":{"rendered":"News Round Up &#8211; December 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>News<\/h1>\n<p>01 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skynews.com.au\/australia-news\/coronavirus\/northern-territory-police-arrest-three-howard-springs-quarantine-escapees\/news-story\/0ce231e89015b2e656ca5e72afe525b7\">Northern Territory police arrest three Howard Springs quarantine escapees<\/a><\/p>\n<p>01 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2021\/12\/01\/greece-compulsory-covid-vaccination-for-those-aged-60-and-above.html\">Greece imposes monthly fines of 100 euros on the over-60s who refuse a Covid vaccine<\/a><\/p>\n<p>01 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.norfolk.police.uk\/news\/latest-news\/man-who-damaged-vaccine-centre-jailed\">Man who damaged vaccine centre jailed<\/a><\/p>\n<p>01 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/world\/munich-explosion-wwii-bomb-four-injured-rcna7221\">Four injured after WWII bomb explodes in Munich, disrupts trains<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/d41586-021-03592-2\">Omicron is supercharging the COVID vaccine booster debate<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmaceutical-journal.com\/article\/news\/second-monoclonal-antibody-treatment-for-covid-19-approved-in-the-uk\">Second monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19 approved in the UK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.un.org\/en\/story\/2021\/12\/1107092\">Omicron: Don&#8217;t panic but prepare for likely spread, says WHO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2021\/12\/3\/how-real-is-the-threat-of-a-russian-invasion-of-ukraine\">How real is the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>04 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/europe\/two-hippos-belgian-zoo-test-positive-covid-19-2021-12-04\/\">Two hippos in Belgian zoo test positive for COVID-19<\/a><\/p>\n<p>05 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/uk-england-surrey-59554354\">Asad Bhatti: Redhill financial analyst had explosives, jury told<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/bird-flu-uk-2021-symptoms-b1972703.html\">Bird flu at \u2018phenomenal\u2019 level in UK, chief vet warns<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.astrazeneca.com\/media-centre\/press-releases\/2021\/evusheld-long-acting-antibody-combination-authorised-for-emergency-use-in-the-us-for-pre-exposure-prophylaxis-prevention-of-covid-19.html\">FDA authorizes AstraZeneca\u2019s preventative COVID-19 antibody treatment<\/a><\/p>\n<p>09 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes.co.uk\/article\/russian-invasion-of-ukraine-would-be-like-world-war-two-warns-defence-chief-hkvw75cgc\">Russian invasion of Ukraine would be like World War Two, warns defence chief<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newscientist.com\/article\/2237475-covid-19-news-uk-will-see-large-wave-of-omicron-scientist-says\/\">Covid-19 news: UK will see large wave of omicron, scientist says<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/healthcare-pharmaceuticals\/modernas-flu-vaccine-shows-promise-early-stage-study-2021-12-10\/\">Moderna asks investors to wait for full data on flu vaccine amid selloff<\/a><\/p>\n<p>12 Dec <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/uk-coronavirus-covid-19-alert-level-increased-from-level-3-to-level-4\">UK coronavirus (COVID-19) alert level increased from Level 3 to Level 4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>12 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/commentisfree\/2021\/dec\/12\/omicron-is-sneaky-it-could-be-fatal-for-us-or-for-our-faith-in-government\">Omicron is sneaky. It could be fatal for us \u2013 or for our faith in government<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cornwalllive.com\/news\/cornwall-news\/st-austell-man-arrested-after-6349732\">St Austell man arrested after &#8216;explosive device&#8217; was located in a car at St Dennis<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2021\/12\/14\/who-omicron-spreading-at-unprecedented-rate\">COVID: Omicron variant spreading at unprecedented rate, says WHO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>17 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/health-59681571\">Covid: First UK patients given take-at-home pill Molnupiravir <\/a><\/p>\n<p>17Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/gizmodo.com\/nuclear-experts-hey-so-those-anti-5g-radiation-neckl-1848236825\">Anti-5G necklaces found to be radioactive<\/a><\/p>\n<p>17 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/100-marines-discharged-refusing-covid-vaccine-troops-services-face-dis-rcna9114\">More than 100 Marines discharged for refusing Covid vaccine as troops across services face discipline<\/a><\/p>\n<p>17 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/news\/232698\/modelling-suggests-rapid-spread-omicron-england\/\">Modelling suggests rapid spread of Omicron in England but same severity as Delta<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/world\/americas\/covid-omicron-christmas-travel-dr-fauci-b1979251.html\">Christmas travel will spread Omicron and it is already poised to become dominant in US, Fauci says<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/world-europe-59730522\">What is Russia&#8217;s Vladimir Putin planning?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2021\/12\/20\/health\/us-coronavirus-monday\/index.html\">Omicron is now the dominant strain of coronavirus in the US, according to the CDC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.poultrynews.co.uk\/health-welfare\/chief-vet-warns-poultry-keepers-to-take-urgent-action-now-or-risk-losing-flocks-to-bird-flu.html\">Bird-flu: UK chief vet issues plea amid surge in HN51 cases<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2021\/12\/22\/israel-to-offer-fourth-dose-of-covid-vaccines-as-omicron-surges\">Israel to offer fourth dose of COVID vaccines as Omicron surges<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2021\/dec\/24\/omicron-covid-symptoms-uk-guidance-zoe-study\">Omicron\u2019s cold-like symptoms mean UK guidance \u2018needs urgent update\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p>24 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-xl\/news\/newsworld\/belgium-agrees-to-close-ageing-nuclear-reactors\/ar-AAS5qJG\">Belgium agrees to close ageing nuclear reactors<\/a><\/p>\n<p>26 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.sky.com\/story\/covid-19-hundreds-in-australia-mistakenly-told-coronavirus-test-result-was-negative-when-they-were-positive-12503928\">COVID-19: Hundreds in Australia mistakenly told coronavirus test result was negative when they were positive<\/a><\/p>\n<p>27 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/media\/releases\/2021\/s1227-isolation-quarantine-guidance.html\">CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population<\/a><\/p>\n<p>31 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/oral-covid-19-antiviral-paxlovid-approved-by-uk-regulator\">Oral COVID-19 antiviral, Paxlovid, approved by UK regulator<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Technology<\/h1>\n<p>01 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmj.com\/content\/375\/bmj-2021-065312\">Visualising SARS-CoV-2 transmission routes and mitigations<\/a><\/p>\n<p>01 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamainternalmedicine\/fullarticle\/2786890\">New data affirms 3rd COVID vaccine dose significantly boosts protection<\/a><\/p>\n<p>01 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.harvard.edu\/gazette\/story\/2021\/12\/moderna-vaccine-slightly-more-effective-than-pfizer\/\">Moderna edges out Pfizer vaccine in head-to-head comparison<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2021\/12\/02\/world\/astrazeneca-vaccine-blood-clots.html\">Scientists say they may have found the way AstraZeneca\u2019s vaccine can cause rare blood clots<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/ir.novavax.com\/Novavax-Statement-on-Omicron-Variant-Response\">Novavax could have an Omicron-specific COVID vaccine ready by January<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/nnsa\/articles\/nnsa-completes-first-production-unit-b61-12-life-extension-program\">US begins production of its latest air-dropped nuclear munition<\/a><\/p>\n<p>02 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmj.com\/content\/375\/bmj.n2984\">Covid-19: FDA expert panel recommends authorising molnupiravir but also voices concerns<\/a><\/p>\n<p>03 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/content\/article\/covid-19-reinfection-study-south-africa-yields-ominous-data-about-omicron\">COVID-19 reinfection study from South Africa yields ominous data about Omicron<\/a><\/p>\n<p>06 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/health-59569026\">Covid: How vaccines changed the course of the pandemic<\/a><\/p>\n<p>08 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pfizer.com\/news\/press-release\/press-release-detail\/pfizer-and-biontech-provide-update-omicron-variant\">Lab study shows vaccine booster vital for preventing Omicron infection<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yalemedicine.org\/news\/covid-19-vaccine-comparison\">Comparing the COVID-19 Vaccines: How Are They Different?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.yale.edu\/2021\/12\/10\/nasal-vaccine-may-aid-fight-against-new-viral-variants\">Nasal vaccine may aid fight against new viral variants<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ox.ac.uk\/news\/2021-12-13-vaccines-shown-induce-lower-levels-neutralising-antibodies-against-omicron\">Two vaccine doses won\u2019t protect from Omicron infection, Oxford study finds<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/phys.org\/news\/2021-12-resistance-busting-antibiotic-combination-last-resort-antibiotics.html\">New resistance-busting antibiotic combination could extend the use of &#8216;last-resort&#8217; antibiotics<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rmit.edu.au\/news\/all-news\/2021\/dec\/antibacterial-copper\">New copper surface eliminates bacteria in just two minutes<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pfizer.com\/news\/press-release\/press-release-detail\/pfizer-announces-additional-phase-23-study-results\">Pfizer\u2019s COVID-19 antiviral pill 89% effective against hospitalization<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucl.ac.uk\/news\/2021\/dec\/researchers-first-predict-when-bacteria-may-become-resistant-antibiotics\">Researchers first to predict when bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics<\/a><\/p>\n<p>17 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/news\/232657\/boosters-vital-mitigate-impact-omicron-lose\/\">Boosters vital to mitigate impact of Omicron, but may lose some effectiveness<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westlondonhcc.nhs.uk\/news\/story-21\">Covid: Vulnerable NHS patients to be offered new drug<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/hms.harvard.edu\/news\/can-dangerous-microbe-quell-pain\">Anthrax toxin may be the key to new pain-blocking therapies<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/pressemitteilungen.pr.uni-halle.de\/index.php?modus=pmanzeige&amp;pm_id=5342\">Traditional medicinal plant relieves malaria symptoms<\/a><\/p>\n<p>21 Dec: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/world-africa-59697807\">Omicron: South African scientists 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