Covid: Oxford-AstraZeneca jab protection against South Africa variant 'limited', study suggests

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Covid: Oxford-AstraZeneca jab protection against South Africa variant 'limited', study suggests

Covid: Oxford-AstraZeneca jab protection against South Africa variant 'limited', study suggests

BBC News

Published 07 Feb 2021

A small study points to limited Oxford jab protection against mild disease caused by S Africa variant.

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