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FDA Approves New Covid Vaccines Amid Summer Surge
55 years ago

FDA Approves New Covid Vaccines Amid Summer Surge

Wired  

Amid a summer surge of Covid-19 infections, the US Food and Drug Administration just approved updated mRNA vaccines that more closely target the currently circulating variants of the coronavirus. The updated vaccines, from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech, target a variant of Omicron called KP.2, one of the several so-called FLiRT variants that collectively are responsible for the current Covid wave. “Given …

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L.A. COVID-19 cases falling again after summer uptick. Officials now brace for winter
1 year, 2 months ago

L.A. COVID-19 cases falling again after summer uptick. Officials now brace for winter

LA Times  

Los Angeles County is seeing its COVID-19 levels recede following a prolonged summer bump, a welcome reprieve before an expected climb in coronavirus transmission this fall and winter, health officials say. “We’re definitely seeing a decline,” L.A. County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said in an interview. The updated COVID-19 vaccine is available at no cost, although insured people may …

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COVID-19: US CDC recommends updated boosters for Americans, President Joe Biden calls it important milestone
1 year, 3 months ago

COVID-19: US CDC recommends updated boosters for Americans, President Joe Biden calls it important milestone

India TV News  

US COVID updated boosters: The US health agency Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday authorised, approved, and recommended everyone six months and older get an updated COVID-19 booster. According to an official White House release, Biden said, "Since entering office, my Administration has made historic progress in our ability to manage COVID-19 so that it no longer meaningfully …

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COVID-19 vaccine maker Novavax to chop workforce, expenses
1 year, 7 months ago

COVID-19 vaccine maker Novavax to chop workforce, expenses

Associated Press  

Novavax is cutting about a quarter of its global workforce as the COVID-19 vaccine maker seeks to slash expenses while dealing with uncertain future revenue. The company said Tuesday that it expects to trim next year’s costs for research and development as well as selling, general and administrative expenses by about 40% to 50% compared to 2022. A Novavax representative …

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Biden gets updated COVID-19 booster shot, promotes vaccine
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden gets updated COVID-19 booster shot, promotes vaccine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden rolled up his sleeve and got his updated COVID-19 booster shot Tuesday, as he urged millions of people who have yet to be boosted to do so by Halloween, if possible, so they can gather safely with family and friends this holiday season. Over 20 million people, including nearly 1 in 5 older adults, have …

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Moderna says updated COVID shot boosts omicron protection
2 years, 7 months ago

Moderna says updated COVID shot boosts omicron protection

Associated Press  

Moderna’s experimental COVID-19 vaccine that combines its original shot with protection against the omicron variant appears to work, the company announced Wednesday. Moderna’s preliminary study results show people given the combination shot experienced a higher boost in omicron-fighting antibodies than if they just got a fourth dose of the original vaccine. They’re still providing strong protection against severe disease, hospitalization …

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Austria’s vaccine board recommends fourth Covid-19 jab for some
3 years ago

Austria’s vaccine board recommends fourth Covid-19 jab for some

Live Mint  

Austria should offer some healthcare staff and other key workers a fourth Covid-19 jab, the National Vaccination Board said in updated guidance published late on Thursday, citing risks from the fast-spreading Omicron variant of the coronavirus. "In view of an imminent Omicron wave, can be offered in high-risk areas and in systemically critical areas from six months after the third …

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India records 1.86 lakh new Covid cases in 24 hours, lowest in 44 days
3 years, 7 months ago

India records 1.86 lakh new Covid cases in 24 hours, lowest in 44 days

India Today  

Maintaining the declining trend in daily cases, India on Friday recorded 1.86 lakh new cases of Covid-19 -- the lowest 24-hour rise in 44 days -- pushing the overall tally to 2.75 crore. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said with 2,59,459 recoveries in the last 24 hours, the recovery rate in India increased to 90.34 per cent. …

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FDA issues updated guidance on adapting Covid-19 vaccines, tests and therapeutics for coronavirus variants
3 years, 10 months ago

FDA issues updated guidance on adapting Covid-19 vaccines, tests and therapeutics for coronavirus variants

CNN  

CNN — The US Food and Drug Administration has issued updated guidance for companies that plan to adapt their Covid-19 medical products – including vaccines, tests and therapeutics – to address the emergence of coronavirus variants. The agency said in an announcement on Monday that it expects that “manufacturing information will remain generally the same” for authorized Covid-19 vaccines that …

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