Oxford study finds mixed-brand vaccine dosing produces “better immune responses”

Mixing different brands of COVID-19 vaccines may result in a better immune response than sticking to one brand, says a British study. According to their findings, flexible dosing may be an effective option for developing and lower-income nations. An Oxford study has found flexible dosing to be as safe and effective as single-brand vaccination—if not…

Queensland’s borders will open next week: Here’s what will change

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a series of new measures for interstate travellers will be imposed four days earlier than initially planned. The sunshine state has almost reached its 80 per cent fully vaccinated milestone. Here’s everything you need to know about entering and leaving Queensland once the new border rules come into effect:…

US to diplomatically boycott Beijing Olympics, China threatens “resolute countermeasures”

The United States has revealed it will not send government officials or delegates to the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, China as part of a diplomatic boycott. The White House said the boycott was linked to China’s human rights “atrocities”. U.S. delegates and officials are set to be notably absent from February’s 2022 Winter…

China’s facial recognition plans target “suspicious people”

One of China’s biggest provinces is developing a rigorous surveillance system said to target “suspicious people”, such as journalists and international students. Documents reviewed by Reuters reveal that the Henan Province of China plans to build an interconnected surveillance technology network. Reuters has reviewed a near-200-page tender document from the Henan Public Security Department that…