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AstraZeneca Booster Shot Generates Strong Immune Response Against Variants Including Omicron
AstraZeneca says early trial findings support the shot’s use as a booster no matter the shot used for primary vaccination.
Omicron On Track To Infect Half Of Europe In 8 Weeks, WHO Warns
There were more than 7 million new cases of Covid-19 reported in the WHO’s Europe region during the first week of 2022, agency officials said, more than doubling over two weeks.
U.S. Reports Record 1.48 Million New Covid Cases As Hospitalizations Near All Time High
As of Monday, more than 141,000 Americans were in hospital with Covid-19, while the U.S. reported the highest daily infection count of any country since the pandemic started.
Pfizer Bets Big On mRNA: New Deals Include $1.3 Billion Collaboration With Beam
The string of new deals announced Monday include a potential deal with gene editing specialist Beam Therapeutics, including a $300 million upfront payment.
Common Cold Could Protect Against Covid Infection, Study Suggests
Researchers said the findings help explain why some people don’t get infected and could help create a universal vaccine against current and future variants.
What’s Driving Record Covid Hospitalizations Among U.S. Kids
Low vaccine uptake and the contagious omicron variant are likely driving the surge, though some reports suggest the variant could be causing unique lung complications in kids.
Europe Reports Record 1 Million Coronavirus Cases As Omicron Tears Across Bloc
After the U.S., France reported the highest number of new cases in the world Wednesday.
Pfizer, BioNTech Will Develop mRNA Shingles Vaccine After Covid-19 Shot Success
If successful, the vaccine could be the first mRNA shot for shingles.
France’s Macron Stokes Outrage After Vowing To ‘Piss Off’ Unvaccinated With Tough New Restrictions
The comments come as French lawmakers debate stricter restrictions that could prevent unvaccinated people from accessing most public spaces.
France’s Macron Stokes Outrage After Vowing To ‘Piss Off’ Unvaccinated With Tough New Restrictions
The comments come as French lawmakers debate stricter restrictions that could prevent unvaccinated people from accessing most public spaces.
