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Austria Sends Unvaccinated Into Lockdown—Here’s How Other Nations Are Limiting People Who Don’t Get Covid-19 Shots

Austria, which has one of the highest rates of Covid-19 infection in the world and one of the worst vaccination rates in Western Europe, joins a handful of nations introducing restrictions for the unvaccinated.

Lockdown And Restrictions Resurface In Europe As Continent Battles Another Covid Surge

In an attempt to contain soaring infections, Austria is reportedly contemplating a lockdown for only unvaccinated people, the Netherlands could bring back a partial lockdown and Czechia plans to test every schoolchild for the virus.

Johnson & Johnson Shares Jump In Premarket As Firm Plans To Split Into Two Separate Companies

Johnson & Johnson said it plans to spin out its pharmaceutical and medical devices business from its consumer products division, which includes products like Baby Powder, Tylenol and Band-Aid bandages.

AstraZeneca Will Now Profit From Covid Vaccine After Pledge To Sell At Cost During Pandemic

The company said it will still sell the jab on a not-for-profit basis to poorer countries.

Government Legal Battle Looms Over Who Should Take Credit For Moderna Vaccine

The director of the U.S. NIH said it will fight to have its scientists recognized on a key patent for Moderna’s vaccine, which the biotech insists it developed alone.

Germany, France Restrict Moderna’s Covid Vaccine For Under-30s Over Rare Heart Risk—Despite Surging Cases

Studies indicate the risks of rare heart inflammation following vaccination are very low and much greater for those who contract Covid-19.

U.S. Inks $1 Billion Deal For Extra Doses Of Merck’s Antiviral Covid Pill

The purchase brings the total U.S. supply of the drug to 3.1 million courses, assuming the pill is approved by regulators.

Regeneron Says Antibody Cocktail Protects Against Covid For Up To Eight Months

One dose of the antibody cocktail, given via four injections, cut the risk of contracting Covid-19 by over 80%.

Regeneron Says Antibody Cocktail Protects Against Covid For Up To Eight Months

One dose of the antibody cocktail, given via four injections, cut the risk of contracting Covid-19 by over 80%.

U.S. Drops Travel Ban As Covid Cases Surge Across Europe

The restrictions, introduced by President Donald Trump, have been in place for nearly two years.