SOHAG, Egypt – Countries worldwide wrestling with new coronavirus surges are trying to ensure they aren’t hit by an India-style disaster. They face many of the same risks, including large populations … [Read more...] about India coronavirus disaster hangs over countries facing surge
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European agency studying new COVID-19 treatment
LONDON – The European Medicines Agency says it has begun an accelerated authorization process for an experimental coronavirus treatment made by GlaxoSmithKline and Vir BioTechnology.In a statement on … [Read more...] about European agency studying new COVID-19 treatment
Why India’s coronavirus situation is so bad, according to experts
More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, India is being crushed by a new surge of infections that is shattering global records.The unprecedented explosion in cases came even after the country had … [Read more...] about Why India’s coronavirus situation is so bad, according to experts
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine effective against coronavirus variants, study finds
A new COVID-19 vaccine study out of Israel claims the Pfizer jabs are effective against variants, according to a new study published in a medical journal.Two shots of Pfizer/BioNtech's vaccine … [Read more...] about Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine effective against coronavirus variants, study finds
Moderna claims vaccine 96% effective in adolescents 12 to 17
Moderna has claimed that its COVID-19 vaccine is effective up to 96% in adolescents aged 12 to 17, presenting a major boost to hopes of a full-time return to in-person learning in the fall. The … [Read more...] about Moderna claims vaccine 96% effective in adolescents 12 to 17
Expert warns further coronavirus waves in India ‘inevitable’
A top scientific adviser to the Indian government on Wednesday warned additional coronavirus surges are "inevitable," as hospitals plead for supplies amid record high cases and nearly 4,000 new daily … [Read more...] about Expert warns further coronavirus waves in India ‘inevitable’
Suspected Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine clot case reported in male, Utah hospital says
A male patient younger than 50 is home recovering after being treated for what hospital officials suspect was a severe, rare clot event linked to the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. In a news … [Read more...] about Suspected Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine clot case reported in male, Utah hospital says
CDC projects ‘sharp decline’ in coronavirus cases by July
The U.S. is projected to see "sharp declines" in weekly coronavirus cases by July across several modeling scenarios, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … [Read more...] about CDC projects ‘sharp decline’ in coronavirus cases by July
Over quarter of new coronavirus cases in Colorado involve kids, data shows
Over a quarter of new coronavirus cases in Colorado at the end of last month occurred in kids and teens through age 19. The 0-19 age bracket accounted for more cases than the 40-59 group, but it was … [Read more...] about Over quarter of new coronavirus cases in Colorado involve kids, data shows
Support for IP waiver on COVID-19 vaccines gains momentum; snags remain
GENEVA – France joined the United States on Thursday in supporting an easing of patent and other protections on COVID-19 vaccines that could help poorer countries get more doses and speed the end of … [Read more...] about Support for IP waiver on COVID-19 vaccines gains momentum; snags remain
