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FDA panel endorses a lower dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for booster shot
U.S. health advisers said Thursday that some Americans who received Moderna MRNA, +3.23%’s COVID-19 vaccine at least six months ago…
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The success of Merck’s antiviral — and other COVID-19 pills in development — may depend on how quickly people start taking them
In the not-too-distant future, you may be able to walk into a doctor’s office, get tested for SARS-CoV-2, and walk…
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Merck seeks authorization for what would be first pill to treat COVID-19, and AstraZeneca reports positive results for antibody treatment
The global tally of confirmed cases of the coronavirus-borne illness COVID-19 edged closer to 238 million on Monday, as Merck…
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U.N. head says vaccine inequity is not just immoral but also ‘stupid,’ as U.S. daily case tally falls below 100,000 for first time since early August
The head of the United Nations threw his weight behind the World Health Organization’s effort to ensure vaccine access for…
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News that children could soon be eligible for Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine cheers parents, as Biden pushes vaccine requirements in Chicago
There was prospectively encouraging news for parents on Thursday when Pfizer and German partner BioNTech said they had submitted an…
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COVID-19 vaccines have saved more than 39,000 lives in Medicare population, government study concludes, while WHO warns that ‘we are not out of the woods yet’
The vaccines developed to protect against the coronavirus-borne illness COVID-19 have helped keep more than 100,000 enrollees in Medicare out…
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CDC to meet on boosters just hours after FDA authorized their use for seniors and high-risk individuals, as Africa slams U.K.’s travel rules
A team of advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to wrap up a two-day meeting…
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Global tally of COVID-19 cases nears 230 million, as Biden convenes virtual pandemic summit and doubles U.S. purchase of Pfizer vaccine
The global tally of confirmed cases of the coronavirus-borne illness COVID-19 was closing in on 230 million on Wednesday, as…
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U.S. passes grim milestone as 1 person in every 500 has now died of COVID, as a debate about the need for booster shots heats up
The U.S. passed another grim milestone in the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday, when the number of fatalities from COVID-19 passed…
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Daily COVID-19 deaths rise to 6-month high, and Biden’s ‘patience is wearing thin’ for the unvaccinated
President Biden is getting tough, not only on the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, but also on those refusing to get…
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Mass Covid boosters ‘unnecessary as immunity lasting well’ Astrazeneca lead says
Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said he expects a booster programme to start later this month but is awaiting advice…
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All you need to know about your kids getting a Covid jab – with 11 key questions
As fears grow that a fourth wave of coronavirus could be on its way, parents are preparing their children for…
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Fauci says mu variant isn’t an ‘immediate threat’ to U.S. as delta remains dominant coronavirus strain
The new “variant of concern” of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 added to the list being monitored by the World…
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European regulator sees ‘no urgent need’ for COVID-19 boosters, aligning with WHO view and not the U.S.
The European Medicines Agency said Thursday that there is no “urgent need” for COVID-19 booster shots for fully vaccinated people…
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COVID-19 booster shots are more complicated than they appear. Here’s why
Not everyone agrees that COVID-19 booster shots are necessary for all vaccinated Americans, and that discord may slow down plans…
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Vaccine hesitancy falls to lowest level since start of coronavirus pandemic in new poll, but more Americans still need to be persuaded
Fewer American adults than ever say they will not get vaccinated against the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and more than…
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U.S. Education Department opens civil-rights probe of school face-mask bans in latest clash between Republican governors and Biden administration
The U.S. Education Department has opened civil-rights investigations of five states that have banned school districts from mandating face masks…
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WHO warns of possible 236,000 new COVID-19 deaths in Europe by December, and Fauci says U.S. could see another 100,000
The World Health Organization warned Monday that Europe will likely see 236,000 new COVID-19 deaths by Dec. 1, and Dr.…
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Covid variant first detected in South Africa ‘most mutated variant found so far’
The C.1.2 strain has been linked to ‘increased transmissibility’ and been found in England, China, the Democratic Republic of the…
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Op-ed: Sector leadership is in flux. How investors can navigate a directionless market
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), July 21, 2021. Brendan McDermid | Reuters It’s…
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FDA approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 shot, making it the first vaccine to receive ‘full’ approval in the U.S.
The U.S. formally approved BioNTech and Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in a move that could sway some of the unvaccinated to…
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Mum says disabled 13-year-old can now ‘live’ again after being allowed vaccine
Donna Quinn’s son Logan has serious respiratory problems and a rare neurological condition. She accepts that she can’t make him…
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Delta variant spreads among jabbed people as much as unjabbed, research suggests
Scientists from the University of Oxford have also said their preliminary findings suggest two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine appear…
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U.S. to recommend COVID booster for most people 8 months after vaccination: reports
The Biden administration is set to announce that most vaccinated Americans should get a COVID-19 booster shot eight months after…
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Face mask fights escalate in Texas and Florida as delta variant of COVID forces Louisiana to send ambulances to other states
The war of words over orders implemented by the governors of Florida and Texas seeking to ban school districts from…
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FDA to authorize booster vaccine dose for people with weak immune systems, and WHO to test 3 drugs as possible treatments for hospitalized COVID patients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is planning to authorize a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for people with…
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CDC expected to reverse policy on face masks later Tuesday, amid reports of breakthrough infections with delta variant of COVID-19
Reports of breakthrough infections with the delta variant of the coronavirus-borne illness COVID-19 in Americans who are fully vaccinated has…
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Rite Aid shares plummet; CEO cites Covid uncertainty for drug store chain’s cautious outlook
Rite Aid CEO Heyward Donigan told CNBC on Thursday she’s “cautiously optimistic” the U.S. would avoid another round of strict Covid restrictions…
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Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 is now in 85 countries and accounts for 20% of U.S. infections in past two weeks
The delta variant of the coronavirus causing COVID-19 has now been detected in 85 countries, according to the World Health…
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30 states likely to miss President Biden’s July 4 vaccination goal, and Brazil death toll tops 500,000
The U.S. is getting close to President Joe Biden’s goal of having 70% of the adult population receive at least…
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Vaccine watchdog investigates after women say Covid jab affects menstrual cycle
Concerns have been raised that the Covid-19 might alter a woman’s menstrual cycle following reports of an unusual side-effect. Over…
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U.S. moves to fill gap in treatments for COVID, as Delta variant creates worrying spike in new cases in the U.K.
The U.S. is planning to invest $3.2 billion to develop antivirals to treat COVID-19 and other viruses that have the…
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CureVac says its COVID vaccine was poor match against 29 COVID variants, as global case tally tops 177 million
The global tally of confirmed cases of COVID-19 climbed above 177 million on Thursday, a day after disappointing news from…
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Opinion: What does a strong reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine mean?
If someone gets a headache or feels a bit under the weather after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, it’s become common…
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