Fewer Americans say COVID-19 situation is improving: Gallup
Fewer Americans believe that the COVID-19 situation in the country is improving, according to a new Gallup poll. The poll, published on Wednesday, found that […]
Covid-19 vaccines
U.S. government places $1.74B order for Moderna’s new Covid-19 vaccine boosters
The U.S. government has signed a supply agreement securing 66 million doses of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine booster shots, which are designed to address the omicron […]
White House uses Biden’s COVID infection to stress importance of vaccination
White House officials on Thursday used President Biden’s positive test for COVID-19 to stress the importance of getting vaccinated against the virus as a new […]
Nation’s largest nurses union calls on Biden administration to tighten COVID-19 restrictions
The country’s largest union of registered nurses called on the Biden administration to take action against rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations amid the surge of […]
Golden State Warriors star Andrew Wiggins says he regrets getting vaccine so he could play
Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins said that he still regrets his decision to get the COVID-19 vaccination despite winning an NBA Championship. In an […]
CDC endorses Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially endorsed the use of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, a day after the agency’s advisory committee […]
White House COVID-19 coordinator says virus ‘still evolving rapidly’ from transcript
As variants continue to circulate and develop, White House COVID-19 response coordinator Ashish Jha says the U.S. has “got to stay on top of this […]
How the agile in pharma trend is transforming drug development [Sponsored]
Emergn Principal Consultant Mario Moreira shared insights on how pharma companies can use the principles of Value, Flow and Quality to shorten drug development timelines […]
Health Care — Democrats rev up their drug pricing push
The Stanley Cup, already dented from the Colorado Avalanche’s on-ice celebration, was delivered to the wrong house. (There are worse mistakes to find on your doorstep.) […]
FDA: Omicron-specific boosters must target new strains
New COVID-19 booster shots should be tailored to target omicron’s BA.4 and BA. 5 subvariants as well as the original strain in order to give […]
US places $3.2 billion order for updated COVID-19 vaccines for fall
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that is paying $3.2 billion for 105 million doses of an updated Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for a fall campaign, pending Food […]
FDA panel votes to greenlight updating COVID vaccines for omicron
An expert advisory vaccine panel for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday voted in favor of recommending updated COVID-19 vaccines specifically designed to […]
Florida-based Publix says they will not offer vaccine ‘at this time’ to kids under 5
Florida-based grocery chain Publix this week said that it will not offer the COVID-19 vaccine to children under five years of age at this time. […]
Biden: elected officials ‘shouldn’t get in the way’ of kids’ COVID-19 vaccinations
President Biden on Tuesday took an apparent swipe at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for declining to devote state resources to help providers pre-order COVID-19 […]
Health Care — Florida COVID fight ramps up
Tonight, Beyoncé is dropping her first single in two years. It’s called “Break My Soul.” Are you ready? As COVID vaccines for infants, toddlers and […]
White House COVID adviser touts Moderna, Pfizer shots as ‘good choices’ for parents of kids under 5
White House COVID-19 response coordinator Ashish Jha on Monday heralded the recent authorization of COVID-19 vaccines for kids under the age of 5, saying it […]
FDA signs off on COVID vaccines for kids age 5 and younger
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday gave the green light to COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 and younger, a key step towards making […]
Top GOP senator knocks Biden officials’ calls for more COVID-19 funding
A top Republican senator on Thursday pushed back hard against calls from Biden administration health officials for more funding to fight COVID-19, saying that he […]
FDA advisers recommend authorizing Pfizer, Moderna’s COVID shots in kids 5 and under
Long awaited COVID-19 shots for the youngest children are one step closer to being available after a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Wednesday […]
FDA advisers recommend authorization for Moderna’s COVID shot in kids 5 and under
An outside Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel on Wednesday unanimously recommended the agency grant emergency use authorization to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children […]
Panel recommends FDA authorize Moderna vaccine for kids, teens 6 to 17
A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel on Tuesday recommended the agency expand the authorization of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine to children and teenagers ages […]
FDA panel gives nod to Novavax COVID-19 shot
An outside advisory panel voted overwhelmingly to recommend the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorize a COVID-19 vaccine made by Novavax for use in adults, […]
Most pregnant women believe or are unsure about COVID-19 vaccine misinformation: poll
Seven in ten women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant believe or are unsure about false claims related to COVID-19 vaccines, a Kaiser […]
Novavax hopes FDA go-ahead will boost lagging US vaccinations
Federal regulators appear poised to finally authorize a COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax in the coming weeks, a move that the company hopes can help improve […]
Long COVID symptoms can last more than a year, researchers say
A new study published on Tuesday found that long COVID symptoms can last 14.8 months after initial infection. The study comes as researchers try to […]
CDC board votes in favor of recommending COVID-19 vaccine boosters for kids 5-11
The vaccine advisory board for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday voted in favor of recommending COVID-19 vaccine boosters for children […]
Health Care — Biden takes action on formula shortage
The circus is back in town — “Pharma bro” Martin Shkreli was released early from federal prison on Wednesday after serving time for securities fraud. […]
HHS to partner with National PTA to encourage child COVID-19 vaccination
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will be partnering with the National PTA to host a town hall event on Wednesday in order […]
5 risks if Congress does not pass new COVID-19 funding
COVID-19 cases are rising across the United States, and the country is expected to be hit with a larger wave this fall and winter when the […]
US shares COVID-19 technology, research with WHO to expand vaccine access
The White House on Thursday announced it is licensing COVID-19 technologies to the World Health Organization to enable global manufacturers to make COVID-19 shots and […]
Pfizer requests FDA authorization for booster dose to children 5-11
Pfizer and BioNTech on Tuesday submitted an application to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting authorization to administer a booster dose of their COVID-19 […]
Clyburn requests briefing on status of COVID vaccines for young kids
House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) on Monday requested a briefing from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the status of COVID-19 vaccines for […]
Fauci says vaccine approval for those under 5 likely not until June
A COVID-19 vaccine for children under five might not be approved for emergency use until June, Anthony Fauci said on Thursday. Fauci, the chief medical […]
DHS extends vaccine requirements for entry at Mexico, Canada borders
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced it will extend COVID-19 vaccine requirements for migrants entering the U.S. at the Mexican and Canadian borders. […]
Novavax ‘encouraged’ by results for combined COVID, flu vaccine
U.S. biotech company Novavax said on Wednesday that its COVID-Influenza vaccine was shown to induce an immune response and was well-tolerated. “We continue to evaluate […]
Howard University shifting to virtual classes amid COVID-19 outbreak
Howard University announced it will shift some classes online due to the rise of COVID-19 cases on campus, joining other Washington, D.C.-based universities that have […]
FDA advisers meet to weigh future of booster doses, possible new strains
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee met on Wednesday along with other health officials and experts from around […]
Protection against COVID-19 infection improves after fourth vaccine dose but wanes quickly: study
A new study in Israel has found that the fourth dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine improves protection against infection and severe COVID-19, however, protection against […]
Man in Germany gets 90 COVID-19 shots to sell forged passes
BERLIN — A 60-year-old man allegedly had himself vaccinated against COVID-19 dozens of times in Germany in order to sell forged vaccination cards with real […]
Supreme court weighs Biden’s workplace vaccine requirements
Lower courts have split on whether the federal government has the authority to issue such rules and whether they can take effect while the cases […]
Appeals court declines to reinstate CMS’ vaccine mandate
A panel of judges on the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals declined to reinstate a vaccine mandate for healthcare workers that was set to go […]
CVS sees opportunity to influence cost of care with primary care push
CVS recently launched a virtual primary care plan through a partnership with Teladoc, and is redesigning its stores to offer a broader array of health […]
Covid news recap: Comirnaty approved, J&J’s booster boast, new BD test & more
Full FDA approval of Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine was the biggest news in a busy week for coronavirus vaccines, drugs, and diagnostics. Here’s a […]
FDA authorizes Covid-19 booster shots, but only for the immunocompromised
Covid-19 vaccine booster shots are now authorized for organ transplant patients and others who have weakened immune systems. The FDA based its update on the […]
CVS lowers vaccination expectations, but says more people are coming in for first doses
CVS lowered its guidance for vaccines after seeing vaccinations decline from their mid-April heights. But more people are coming in for first doses after the […]
MedTech Wrap Up
Neuros Medical Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for its Novel Altius® High-Frequency Nerve Block System On June 29, 2021, the US Food and Drug Administration […]
Meissa Vaccines’ leg up in the Covid-19 vaccines chase goes through the nose
An intranasal Covid-19 vaccine candidate from Meissa Vaccines could offer advantages compared to injectable ones. The company is still in early clinical development but the […]
FDA update warns of potential rare nerve side effect for J&J Covid vaccine
The FDA is cautioning that the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine may cause a rare immune response affecting the nerves. A causal link has not […]
Hit hard by the pandemic, one California county looks to vaccinate its most vulnerable
Often overshadowed by its larger, more affluent neighbors to the west, Imperial County had few testing and vaccination resources early on. Now, flush with vaccines, groups […]
How Doctors and Hospitals Can Help Defeat COVID-19 Vaccine Resistance and Misinformation
There’s a recent rise in national optimism that says—maybe—we have turned the corner on the pandemic lockdown. Admittedly, it’s been a tough year for nearly […]
Biden directs states to make all adults eligible for vaccine by May
In an address on Thursday, President Joe Biden directed states to make all adults eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine no later than May 1. To […]
Payers team up to vaccinate older Americans in underserved communities
Members of America’s Health Insurance Plans and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association are launching an initiative to help seniors in underserved communities get access […]
How to Create an Effective COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Strategy for Your Patients
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy remains an ongoing challenge to our nation’s public health efforts. According to a just-published KFF survey, 31% of Americans report they will […]
GSK Collaborate with CureVac to Develop Next Generation mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
Shots: CureVac to receive $90.14M up front, $90.14M as milestones on the achievement of specific milestones. GSK will be the marketing authorization holder for the […]
Pharmacies to start offering a limited number of Covid-19 vaccines
Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and dozens of other pharmacies will start administering a limited number of vaccines as part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. It […]
Aurinia’s Lupkynis for Lupus; FDA Fast Track Designation for Toripalimab; Wren Therapeutics’ Financing; Merck’s Covid-19 Vaccine Program End
Hot on the heels, Aurinia launches its drug in the Lupus market after GSK Aurinia Pharmaceuticals has recently got the USFDA approval for its Lupkynis […]
Dr Fauci: We won’t be able to crush Covid-19 like smallpox without strong global vaccination
Dr. Fauci stressed that whether humanity can root out the novel coronavirus depends on whether a robust global vaccine campaign can be launched such that […]
At the Crossroads: Examining the complexities of the largest vaccination effort in history
Can we try to peel away the layers to see exactly what it is that makes the world’s largest vaccination rollout so daunting and complex? […]
Mayo Clinic, Microsoft, Cerner join coalition to provide digital access to Covid-19 vaccine records
A group of organizations have come together to work on a solution that will provide digital access to Covid-19 vaccination records. As the country eyes […]
Biotech startup raises $25M for cancer, Covid-19 vaccines
Vaccines developed by Aivita Biomedical use a patient’s own blood to attack cancer and Covid-19. But the company also offers a consumer skin-care product that […]
Vaccine rollout is an administrative problem, not a distribution issue and is expected to go away
The CEOs of Pfizer, Moderna, McKesson and CVS Health explained that the distribution effort has gone well but the administration of the vaccine has now […]
Next-gen antibody tests promise more answers to Covid-19 questions
The new tests can open a window into the duration of immunity and to the antibody levels needed to sustain it. But first, a universal […]
FTA for Gannex’s ASC4; Disappointment for Incyte’s Ruxolitinib; Historic win for Pfizer, BioNTech’s COVID Vaccine; Alexion buyout; the debut of InnoSkel
Gannex received US FDA fast track designation for its NASH drug, ASC42 an FXR Agonist Gannex Pharma has received Fast Track designation approval from FDA […]
KaliVir, Astellas licensing deal; AbCellera’s IPO; Bayer CAR-T Cell therapy collab with Atara; Aligos, Merck together against NASH
KaliVir, Astellas Pharma forms a licensing deal for VET2-L2 oncolytic virus KaliVir Immunotherapeutics and Astellas Pharma entered into a worldwide exclusive licensing agreement for the […]
In The Global Race For The COVID-19 Vaccine, India Stands As A Strong Player
India registered its first COVID-19 case on 30-January-2020 in Kerala. The cases since then are on a continuous rise. The Government of India in order […]
AZ shows positive results for its COVID-19 vaccine; Synairgen offers a new approach to address COVID; GSK, CureVac forms mRNA strategic partnership
AstraZeneca demonstrates positive early results from its trial evaluating COVID-19 vaccine-AZD1222 In a frenzied race to find a global cure for COVID-19, several pharma players […]
The Most Promising COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates In The Pipeline To Watch Out For
Coronavirus pandemic has infected over 10 million people worldwide with over half a million casualties. The lock-down and other restriction measures such as social distancing […]
