COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Nepal, emerging UK variant and futuristic vaccination strategies to combat the ongoing pandemic

Ranjit Sah; Asmita Priyadarshini Khatiwada; Sunil Shrestha; K. C. Bhuvan; Ruchi Tiwari; Ranjan K. Mohapatra; Kuldeep Dhama; Alfonso J. Rodriguez-Morales

doi:10.1016/j.tmaid.2021.102037

COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Nepal, emerging UK variant and futuristic vaccination strategies to combat the ongoing pandemic

Ranjit Sah, Asmita Priyadarshini Khatiwada, Sunil Shrestha, K. C. Bhuvan, Ruchi Tiwari, Ranjan K. Mohapatra, Kuldeep Dhama, Alfonso J. Rodriguez-Morales

Malaysia Sch of Pharmacy

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Abstract

With the emergence of the new variants of concern (VOC) of the SARS-CoV-2, the efficacy of certain vaccines against them requires further research and considerations for future scenarios of COVID-19 vaccination. The vaccines' lack of efficacy against VOC will pose at risk to the vaccinated population and is a public health threat. In this commentary, we discuss Nepal's recent experiences and expectations regarding the confirmation of VOC B.1.1.7 from the United Kingdom in the country.

Original language	English
Article number	102037
Number of pages	4
Journal	Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease
Volume	41
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tmaid.2021.102037
Publication status	Published - May 2021

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COVID-19
Nepal
SARS-CoV-2
Vaccination
Variants of concern

UN SDGs

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COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Nepal, emerging UK variant and futuristic vaccination strategies to combat the ongoing pandemic

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