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The U.S. Promised 1.1 Billion Covid-19 Vaccine Doses To Poorer Countries. Here’s Where They Are Going.
The White House marked donating 200 million doses Thursday, most of which have been mRNA vaccines produced by Pfizer and Moderna.
Lingering ‘Brain Fog’: Study Finds High Rate Of Cognitive Impairment Months After Covid-19 Infection
High numbers of Covid-19 survivors showed signs of cognitive impairment months after infection, according to tests designed to evaluate memory, language and attention.
Gun Violence Soared In 27 States During The Covid-19 Pandemic — It Went Down In Just One
Rates of gun violence were 30% higher during the pandemic compared to the year before, research found.
Pfizer Says Its Booster Shot Shows 95.6% Efficacy Against Covid-19
The preliminary result comes from the first large clinical trial on Covid-19 booster shots conducted when the delta variant was the prevalent strain.
Wealthy Countries Delivered Just 14% Of Covid Vaccine Doses Promised To Poorer Nations, Report Finds
Pharmaceutical companies have also failed to deliver promised doses to the Covax initiative, fulfilling just 12% of pledged doses.
Gates Foundation Backs Merck’s Antiviral Covid Pill With $120 Million Pledge To Boost Access Across Poorer Nations
The foundation said the money will support the manufacturer of the potentially game-changing drug if it is approved by regulators, citing promising results from a late-stage clinical trial.
New York City Mandates Covid-19 Vaccine For All City Workers, Removing Testing Option
Employees who haven’t received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine by October 29 will be placed on unpaid leave, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
First Pig Kidney Successfully Tested In A Human—Here’s What That Could Mean For The Future Of Organ Transplants
The trial is a step towards a new source of organs for people on transplant waitlists.
Italy Rocked By Protests As Europe’s Strictest Vaccine Mandate Comes Into Force
Italy’s “green pass” requires all workers to be fully vaccinated or show proof of recent recovery or a negative Covid-19 test to enter workplaces, leaving some sectors worried about staff shortages.
Tuberculosis Deaths Are Rising Again As Covid Pandemic Unravels Years Of Progress
Global deaths from tuberculosis increased for the first time in over a decade in 2020 as funding and resources were reallocated to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic.
