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Novavax’s experimental shot is highly effective against the variant identified in Britain — but saw a worrying drop in efficacy against a lineage detected in South Africa.
Study of thousands of US-based researchers finds those from sexual and gender minorities are more likely to experience workplace prejudice and harassment.
Children are no more susceptible to these lineages than adults are — and closing schools on the basis of incomplete information could have repercussions.