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Pfizer Says Its Covid-19 Vaccine Is 100% Effective In Young Teens
The company said it plans to request emergency authorization in the U.S. and Europe “as soon as possible.”
‘World’s First’ Animal Covid-19 Vaccine Registered In Russia – Here’s What That Means
Millions of mink were culled due to widespread outbreaks of Covid-19, sparking fears for the future of the fur industry.
‘Nobody Is Safe Until Everyone Is Safe’: World Leaders Call For Global Pandemic Preparedness Treaty
Some 23 countries and the WHO signed on, though China and the U.S. are notably absent.
Nasal Spray Of Covid Vaccine May Be Next: Oxford Reportedly To Test AstraZeneca Version
Nasal spray vaccines are easier to administer, avoid needles and can even provide better protection against infection.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay Finally Begins After Year-Long Covid-19 Delay
Officials hope the relay will soften opposition to the Olympic Games, which many in Japan oppose in light of the ongoing pandemic.
European Trust In AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 Shot Plummets Amid Politicized Blood Clot Scare
There were no similar surge in vaccine fears for shots by Pfizer and Moderna.
Europe’s Flip-Flopping Over AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 Vaccine Continues: France Ignores Regulator And Limits Shot To Over-55s
France has changed its guidance on the shot three, initially restricting it to those under 65 years of age.
Trump’s ‘Chinese Virus’ Tweet Helped Fuel Anti-Asian Hate On Twitter, Study Finds
Amid an uptick in anti-Asian violence, Trump’s rhetoric has been singled out as particularly damaging.
France Leads Fresh Wave Of Europe Lockdowns As Nations Restart AstraZeneca Vaccine Rollout
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his French counterpart, Jean Castex, will each receive their first shot of the vaccine on camera after European drugs regulators reiterated the shot’s safety.
EU Agency OKs AstraZeneca Vaccine Ruling Out Broad Link To Blood Clotting
The agency said it was unable to decisively rule out a link between some extremely rare blood clotting events and the vaccine but felt the benefits of getting vaccinated outweighed the risks.
