Fauci warns of ‘urgent need’ for super vaccine as other variants emerge
3 years ago

Fauci warns of ‘urgent need’ for super vaccine as other variants emerge

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dr Anthony Fauci warned at a Senate committee hearing that the US faced an “urgent need” for a so-called super vaccine that would be more effective at preventing new variants of Covid-19 and other coronaviruses. “Looking ahead in the context of the inevitable continual emergence of new variants, the importance of developing a pan-coronavirus vaccine, namely one that would be effective against all SARS-COVID-2 variants, and ultimately against all coronaviruses, becomes even more apparent,” he told the senators on Tuesday. The three vaccines available in the US were developed over 2020 under “Operation Warp Speed”, a White House-led effort under the Trump administration to speed the funding and development process for vaccine candidates.

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World leaders to meet to discuss threat of hypothetical ‘Disease X’ in Davos
11 months, 4 weeks ago

World leaders to meet to discuss threat of hypothetical ‘Disease X’ in Davos

The Independent  

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Covid-19 social distancing was not based on scientific data, Fauci admits
1 year ago

Covid-19 social distancing was not based on scientific data, Fauci admits

Hindustan Times  

Former White House medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci recently admitted that the Covid-19 pandemic guidelines likely lacked scientific background. The 83-year-old confessed to the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on Tuesday that “six feet” social distancing “sort of just appeared.” According to a statement released today from the committee's Chairman, Rep. Brad Wenstrup, Fauci also acknowledged that the …

Moderna says updated COVID vaccine is effective against ‘highly-mutated’ BA.2.86 variant
1 year, 4 months ago

Moderna says updated COVID vaccine is effective against ‘highly-mutated’ BA.2.86 variant

Hindustan Times  

Moderna on Wednesday said clinical trial data showed its updated COVID-19 vaccine will likely be effective against the highly-mutated BA.2.86 subvariant of the coronavirus that has raised fears of a resurgence of infections. The Omicron offshoot carries more than 35 mutations in key portions of the virus compared with XBB.1.5, the dominant variant through most of 2023 and the target …

Disease X vaccine ‘could be ready within 100 days of new threat emerging’
1 year, 4 months ago

Disease X vaccine ‘could be ready within 100 days of new threat emerging’

The Independent  

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US President Joe Biden to request more funding for new COVID-19 vaccine for Omicron variant
1 year, 4 months ago

US President Joe Biden to request more funding for new COVID-19 vaccine for Omicron variant

Firstpost  

Officials are already expecting updated COVID-19 vaccines that contain one version of the omicron strain, called XBB.1.5 President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before. Officials are already expecting updated COVID-19 vaccines that contain one …

President Joe Biden says he will request more funding for a new coronavirus vaccine
1 year, 4 months ago

President Joe Biden says he will request more funding for a new coronavirus vaccine

Associated Press  

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, California — President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before. “I signed off this morning on a proposal we have to present to the Congress a request for additional funding for a …

Next round of COVID-19 shots in fall will target latest omicron strain
1 year, 6 months ago

Next round of COVID-19 shots in fall will target latest omicron strain

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The next round of COVID-19 vaccines will target one of the latest versions of the coronavirus, the Food and Drug Administration said Friday. The agency told vaccine makers to provide protection against just one omicron strain, known as XBB.1.5. The three U.S. companies that make COVID-19 shots said this week they had geared up to make the …

As COVID-19 spikes in California, booster shots could make all the difference
2 years, 1 month ago

As COVID-19 spikes in California, booster shots could make all the difference

LA Times  

With coronavirus cases and hospitalizations rising in Los Angeles County, officials are voicing new confidence in the effectiveness of the updated COVID-19 booster shot. New data has found that the updated COVID-19 vaccines offer “significant additional protection” against symptomatic infection in people who were previously vaccinated or boosted with the older formula. “We have seen very low uptake of the …

Vaccinated people now make majority of COVID deaths in US: Report
2 years, 1 month ago

Vaccinated people now make majority of COVID deaths in US: Report

India TV News  

In a startling revelation, a Washington Post analysis has found that more vaccinated people are now dying of the Covid disease and 58 per cent of coronavirus deaths in August in the US "were people who were vaccinated or boosted". The death among vaccinated people is increasing due to the waning efficacy of Covid vaccines and "increasingly contagious strains of …

Dr Fauci pushes back on Biden’s claim the Covid pandemic is over
2 years, 3 months ago

Dr Fauci pushes back on Biden’s claim the Covid pandemic is over

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Anthony Fauci said on Monday that the US is not …

US CDC endorses updated Covid boosters, shots to begin soon
2 years, 4 months ago

US CDC endorses updated Covid boosters, shots to begin soon

India Today  

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday endorsed updated Covid-19 boosters, opening the way for a fall vaccination campaign that could blunt a winter surge if enough Americans roll up their sleeves. The CDC’s advisers struggled with who should get the new boosters and when because only a similarly tweaked vaccine, not the exact recipe, has been …

EMA approves updated Pfizer, Moderna Covid vaccines to fight Omicron variant
2 years, 4 months ago

EMA approves updated Pfizer, Moderna Covid vaccines to fight Omicron variant

NL Times  

The European Medicines Agency gave a positive recommendation to authorize the modified versions of the Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna, which should provide better protect against the Omicron variant of the virus, the European Union's medicines watchdog said on Thursday. The committee judged that the modified vaccines provide a strong immune response against both the original variant, and the …

U.S. authorizes updated COVID-19 boosters targeting newest variants
2 years, 4 months ago

U.S. authorizes updated COVID-19 boosters targeting newest variants

LA Times  

The U.S. on Wednesday authorized its first update to COVID-19 vaccines, booster doses that target today’s most common Omicron strains. “Give a clear, forward-looking set of expectations.” Here’s the rub: The original vaccines still offer strong protection against severe disease and death from COVID-19 for most generally healthy people, especially if they got that important first booster dose. First, FDA …

US approves updated COVID boosters targeting Omicron variants
2 years, 4 months ago

US approves updated COVID boosters targeting Omicron variants

Al Jazeera  

Drugmaker Pfizer said it has doses ready to ship and can deliver up to 15 million shots by the end of next week. The United States has authorised booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccines that target the most common Omicron strain, and shots could be available within days. “You’ll see me at the front of the line,” FDA vaccine chief …

Omicron-targeted COVID vaccine gets approval: All you need to know
2 years, 4 months ago

Omicron-targeted COVID vaccine gets approval: All you need to know

Live Mint  

Late last year, the Omicron COVID variant was first spotted in South Africa and within months, it became the dominant coronavirus strain the world over. Owing to this, the experts have been working on an Omicron-specific vaccine that became a reality recently with Moderna Inc. receiving approval from the UK government for a Covid-19 booster shot that targets omicron. The …

One and done? Why a universal vaccine that covers us for all future COVID-19 variants could be around the corner
2 years, 5 months ago

One and done? Why a universal vaccine that covers us for all future COVID-19 variants could be around the corner

ABC  

Remember whack-a-mole, the arcade game where a plastic mole pops its head up and you whack it with a mallet? Key points: Scientists are working on a universal vaccine that could guard against existing and future COVID-19 variants Their vaccine has been successful in animal trials The main barrier to proceeding to human trials is funding It's a game scientists …

White House urges caution on COVID variants, pushes boosters
2 years, 6 months ago

White House urges caution on COVID variants, pushes boosters

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is calling on people to exercise renewed caution about COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of getting booster shots for those who are eligible and wearing masks indoors as two new highly transmissible variants are spreading rapidly across the country. “If you’re over 50 and you haven’t gotten the shot this year, you should go get a …

Will Americans have the right COVID-19 vaccine this fall? Maybe
2 years, 6 months ago

Will Americans have the right COVID-19 vaccine this fall? Maybe

LA Times  

A man walks underneath the marquee of the Alex Theatre in Glendale. Determining which recipe should go into those doses to induce optimal protection — the vaccine’s “composition” — is an exercise in educated guesswork. Getting a timely and accurate fix on all this “is truly a challenge, and it is science at its hardest,” Dr. Peter Marks, the U.S. …

FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
2 years, 6 months ago

FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall

Associated Press  

At least some U.S. adults may get updated COVID-19 shots this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak booster doses to better match the most recent virus variants. Their combination shots, what scientists call “bivalent” vaccines, substantially boosted levels of antibodies capable of fighting that variant, more than simply giving another dose of today’s vaccine. Marks …

FDA grapples with whether to modify COVID vaccine for fall
2 years, 6 months ago

FDA grapples with whether to modify COVID vaccine for fall

LA Times  

The Food and Drug Administration will debate Tuesday whether it’s time to update COVID vaccine formulas. “This is science at its toughest,” said FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks, adding that a final decision is expected within days of the advisory panel’s recommendation. In an analysis prepared for Tuesday’s meeting, FDA officials acknowledged targeting last winter’s version of Omicron is …

Dr. Fauci Sites Own Example to Laud Protection Provided by Vaccines Against Covid
2 years, 6 months ago

Dr. Fauci Sites Own Example to Laud Protection Provided by Vaccines Against Covid

News 18  

Dr Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, says his COVID-19 recovery is an example for the nation on the protection offered by vaccines and boosters. Speaking during a White House briefing, Fauci, 81, said he began experiencing virus symptoms on June 14 and tested positive a day later. I’m still feeling really quite fine, Fauci said Thursday, as …

Moderna says its updated COVID vaccine boosts protection against Omicron
2 years, 7 months ago

Moderna says its updated COVID vaccine boosts protection against Omicron

LA Times  

Moderna is among the COVID-19 vaccine makers studying updated boosters that can better protect people against future coronavirus surges. Moderna’s experimental COVID-19 vaccine that combines its original shot with protection specifically targeted against the Omicron variant appears to work, the company said Wednesday. COVID-19 vaccine makers are studying updated boosters that might be offered in the fall to better protect …

The AP Interview: US ‘vulnerable’ to COVID without new shots
2 years, 8 months ago

The AP Interview: US ‘vulnerable’ to COVID without new shots

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha issued a dire warning Thursday that the U.S. will be increasingly vulnerable to the coronavirus this fall and winter if Congress doesn’t swiftly approve new funding for more vaccines and treatments. “That leaves a lot of us vulnerable.” Jha predicted that the next generation of vaccines, which are likely to be …

Fauci: US in ‘a different moment’ but pandemic not over
2 years, 8 months ago

Fauci: US in ‘a different moment’ but pandemic not over

Associated Press  

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Wednesday the coronavirus is under better control in the United States. “We are in a different moment of the pandemic,” said Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, in an interview with The Associated Press. “By no means does that mean the pandemic is over.” His comments came a day after he said on the PBS …

Another booster? A vaccine for omicron? Here's what could be next for COVID vaccines
2 years, 9 months ago

Another booster? A vaccine for omicron? Here's what could be next for COVID vaccines

NPR  

A vaccine for omicron? Here's what could be next for COVID vaccines Enlarge this image toggle caption Dinendra Haria/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Dinendra Haria/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Most vaccinated people will probably require yet another COVID-19 vaccine booster shot in the fall, a top Food and Drug Administration official said Monday. Sponsor Message "We could basically wait until …

Expect an uptick in COVID-19 cases in US due to new BA.2 variant, warns Fauci
2 years, 9 months ago

Expect an uptick in COVID-19 cases in US due to new BA.2 variant, warns Fauci

The Hindu  

A highly contagious sub-variant of Omicron variant of COVID-19, known as BA.2, could soon lead to another uptick in coronavirus cases in the US, the country’s top infectious disease expert has warned. White House Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said the subvariant is estimated to account for around 30% of all new cases in the US, and is also …

'Prepare for new COVID-19 variants': Joe Biden tells pandemic-weary Americans
2 years, 10 months ago

'Prepare for new COVID-19 variants': Joe Biden tells pandemic-weary Americans

Firstpost  

In his first State of the Union Address on Tuesday, Biden said thanks to the progress the country has made last year, COVID-19 need no longer controls the lives of the Americans. President Joe Biden has urged Americans to prepare themselves for new coronavirus variants as he launched a new initiative aimed at helping COVID-19-infected people to get tested at …

New Covid variants complicate the question of vaccine mandates
2 years, 10 months ago

New Covid variants complicate the question of vaccine mandates

Hindustan Times  

Post-infection immunity might be a strange topic for political strife, but it touches on Covid vaccine mandates and whether those who’ve had the virus should be exempt. “But I think it’s more nuanced now, and a lot of people think natural immunity gives you a substantial level of protection.” But how much protection, compared to vaccination? “That’s not clear.” Barouch …

America's top medical expert Antony Fauci hints at need for fourth-dose to battle COVID-19 variant Omicron
2 years, 11 months ago

America's top medical expert Antony Fauci hints at need for fourth-dose to battle COVID-19 variant Omicron

Firstpost  

The fourth-dose boost for an individual could be based on age, as well as underlying conditions, explained the White House chief medical advisor Washington: White House chief medical advisor Antony Fauci hinted that there may be the need for the fourth-dose boost in the United States to battle with COVID-19 variant Omicron, adding that the booster could be based on …

A dose of realism: The Hindu Editorial on COVID-19 surge post Omicron
2 years, 11 months ago

A dose of realism: The Hindu Editorial on COVID-19 surge post Omicron

The Hindu  

The World Health Organization chief, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, in a recent briefing, noted that 90 million cases of coronavirus have been reported since the Omicron variant was first identified 10 weeks ago. From WHO’s perspective, the blanket lifting of restrictions poses a problem as most people appear to believe that Omicron is less threatening compared to previous variants and that …

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
2 years, 11 months ago

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

The Independent  

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‘I’m over Covid’: Bill Maher says Americans shouldn’t obediently follow all doctors’ advice
2 years, 11 months ago

‘I’m over Covid’: Bill Maher says Americans shouldn’t obediently follow all doctors’ advice

The Independent  

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Booster shots needed against omicron, CDC studies show
2 years, 11 months ago

Booster shots needed against omicron, CDC studies show

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Three studies released Friday offered more evidence that COVID-19 vaccines are standing up to the omicron variant, at least among people who received booster shots. The papers echo previous research — including studies in Germany, South Africa and the U.K. — indicating available vaccines are less effective against omicron than earlier versions of the coronavirus, but also …

Moderna CEO says data for Omicron-specific shot likely available in March
2 years, 11 months ago

Moderna CEO says data for Omicron-specific shot likely available in March

India Today  

Moderna Inc's vaccine candidate against the Omicron coronavirus variant will enter clinical development in the next few weeks and the company expects to be able to share data with regulators around March, CEO Stephane Bancel said on Monday. We are hoping in the March timeframe to be able to have data to share with regulators to figure out next steps," …

‘We’re all frustrated’ on COVID: Biden to boost test availability and send military to help hospitals
3 years ago

‘We’re all frustrated’ on COVID: Biden to boost test availability and send military to help hospitals

LA Times  

As the Omicron variant swamps hospitals with new coronavirus cases, President Biden on Thursday said he would reinforce the country’s healthcare system and make more COVID-19 tests available. However, Biden said his administration wouldn’t announce until next week its plans to make high-quality masks available for free even as he encouraged Americans to continue covering their mouths and noses indoors. …

WHO says more research needed on vaccine efficacy against Omicron
3 years ago

WHO says more research needed on vaccine efficacy against Omicron

Live Mint  

The World Health Organization said on Tuesday more research is needed to find out if existing COVID-19 vaccines provide adequate protection against the highly contagious Omicron variant, even as manufacturers develop next generation shots. Some vaccine makers are already developing next generation vaccines targeting the highly contagious variant first detected in Southern Africa and Hong Kong. On Monday, Pfizer Chief …

Biden urges concern but not alarm in US as omicron rises
3 years ago

Biden urges concern but not alarm in US as omicron rises

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden urged concern but not alarm as the United States set records for daily reported COVID-19 cases and his administration struggled to ease concerns about testing shortages, school closures and other disruptions caused by the omicron variant. In remarks Tuesday before a meeting with his COVID-19 response team at the White House, Biden aimed to convey …

Biden urges concern but not alarm in US as omicron rises
3 years ago

Biden urges concern but not alarm in US as omicron rises

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden urged concern but not alarm as the …

Can Omicron's ‘immunity’ end Covid-19 pandemic? Experts hint at ‘silver lining’
3 years ago

Can Omicron's ‘immunity’ end Covid-19 pandemic? Experts hint at ‘silver lining’

Hindustan Times  

A string of new studies has confirmed the silver lining of the omicron variant: Even as case numbers soar to records, the numbers of severe cases and hospitalizations have not. “The virus is always going to be with us, but my hope is this variant causes so much immunity that it will quell the pandemic.” The omicron variant was discovered …

Biden confirms end of Omicron travel curbs for African nations
3 years ago

Biden confirms end of Omicron travel curbs for African nations

Al Jazeera  

US president says restrictions are ‘no longer necessary’, as new COVID-19 variant becomes dominant strain. US President Joe Biden has formally ordered an end to travel restrictions on eight southern African countries imposed last month to slow the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant, saying that the curbs are “no longer necessary to protect the public health”. The Biden administration …

Fox News host calls to fire ‘power drunk’ Fauci over domestic flight vaccine mandates
3 years ago

Fox News host calls to fire ‘power drunk’ Fauci over domestic flight vaccine mandates

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fox and Friends host Will Cain lashed out at infectious …

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
3 years ago

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Here are the facts: ___ NY lawmakers aren’t voting on bill to detain the …

Omicron can evade protection offered by COVID-19 vaccines, antibody therapies, says study
3 years ago

Omicron can evade protection offered by COVID-19 vaccines, antibody therapies, says study

Firstpost  

The study, published in the journal Nature on Thursday, also highlights the need for new vaccines and treatments that anticipate how the SARS-CoV-2 virus may soon evolve. Washington: Omicron can evade the immune protection conferred by COVID-19 vaccines and natural infection, according to a peer-reviewed study which also suggests that the new variant of coronavirus is completely resistant to antibody …

Brian May ‘optimistic’ about Covid-19 as he battles the virus in isolation
3 years ago

Brian May ‘optimistic’ about Covid-19 as he battles the virus in isolation

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Musician Brian May has said he is “optimistic for the …

No Evidence to Suggest That Existing Vaccines Don't Work on Omicron, Says Govt
3 years ago

No Evidence to Suggest That Existing Vaccines Don't Work on Omicron, Says Govt

News 18  

There is no evidence to suggest that existing vaccines do not work on the Omicron variant of coronavirus, though some of the mutations reported on spike gene may decrease the efficacy of existing vaccines, Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday. "There are limited available data, and no peer-reviewed evidence, on vaccine efficacy or effectiveness to date for Omicron," Union Health …

Joe Biden pledges 500 million free at-home Covid-19 tests from Jan 2022 to counter Omicron
3 years ago

Joe Biden pledges 500 million free at-home Covid-19 tests from Jan 2022 to counter Omicron

India Today  

US President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday the opening of more federal vaccination and testing sites to tackle a surge in Covid-19 cases sparked by the Omicron variant, and said some 500 million at-home rapid tests will be available to Americans for free starting in January. The administration will open multiple federal testing centers, starting in New York City ahead …

Omicron prompts new confusion over what’s safe and what’s not
3 years ago

Omicron prompts new confusion over what’s safe and what’s not

CNN  

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. “We’re concerned that people are dismissing Omicron as mild,” Tedros said. “I’m not canceling holiday plans,” said retired Adm. Dr. Brett Giroir, the former Health and Human Services assistant secretary for health. I missed Christmas last year.” Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top White House adviser on Covid-19, recently said …

Biden says US to provide 500 million home tests as Omicron surges
3 years ago

Biden says US to provide 500 million home tests as Omicron surges

Al Jazeera  

US president renews his call for Americans to get vaccinated and receive COVID booster shots amid Omicron variant’s spread. With COVID-19 cases on the rise across the United States, President Joe Biden has announced a series of steps to mitigate the spread of the virus, including broader access to at-home testing, new vaccination sites and more federal support for “COVID-burdened” …

US pledges $580m to international COVID fight amid Omicron spread
3 years ago

US pledges $580m to international COVID fight amid Omicron spread

Al Jazeera  

The announcement comes as the Biden administration released a raft of measures aimed at ramping up domestic response. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made the announcement on Tuesday, shortly before he said he is set to meet his counterparts from other countries to discuss global cooperation in responding to Omicron, which officials say has already become the dominant strain …

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