FRIDAY, July 16, 2021 — Pfizer Inc. announced on Friday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted priority review to its COVID-19 vaccine, positioning the vaccine for full approval by January. The Pfizer vaccine has been administered to more Americans than any other shot so far in the U.S. vaccination campaign. According to… Read More »
There’s no need for Covid booster doses right now, the dean of Brown University’s School of Public Health said Friday, as highly transmissible, new variants test the protections of the available vaccines. “Let me tell you where we are: the data is very clear, if you’ve gotten your two shots of Moderna or Pfizer or… Read More »
Residents line up with chairs on the side of the street as they watch an Independence Day celebration parade on July 4, 2021 in Brighton, Michigan. Emily Elconin | Getty Images News | Getty Images Americans are set to celebrate the Fourth of July after the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of most events last… Read More »
Dr Jenny Harries, chief executive of the UK Health Security Agency said: “Cases are rising rapidly across the country and the Delta variant is now dominant. The increase is primarily in younger age groups, a large proportion of which were unvaccinated but are now being invited to receive the vaccine. BBC News – Health
Indian transporters walk freely in the land port, many without following the rules on social distancing or wearing masks. The authorities have been strict about keeping the port closed for travellers from India. Only Bangladeshis with special permission can get through the port, but need to go into 14-day institutional quarantine. But the rules for… Read More »
Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, Jubilant HollisterStier has been busy churning out COVID-19 treatments and more recently vaccines. Now it’s turning those revenues from the increased business into an investment in the future. The Spokane, Washington-based CDMO revealed a $ 92 million expansion plan this week that includes a high-speed injectable fill line with… Read More »
[unable to retrieve full-text content]NHS boss Chris Hopson adds it’s “incredibly striking” how busy hospitals are with non-Covid patients. BBC News – Health
kali9 | E+ | Getty Images The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased its public health guidance for summer camps Friday, saying fully vaccinated teens don’t need to wear face masks. On Wednesday, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky told House lawmakers that the agency was revising its public health guidance for summer camps to… Read More »