Category: Breaking

‘Freedom Convoy’ Covid Protests Force Car Factory Shutdowns And Spread Around The World

Ford and Toyota both shut factories in Canada after car parts were held up at the U.S. border.

GSK, Vir Say Their Covid Antibody Treatment Can Neutralize Fast-Spreading Omicron Relative

Lab studies suggest the antibody treatment, one of the few shown to be effective against omicron, will still be effective against the BA.2 omicron variant, Vir’s chief executive said.

Majority Of Americans Find CDC’s Changing Covid Guidance ‘Confusing,’ Poll Finds Amid New Mask Questions

Even a majority of Democrats and vaccinated Americans are confused, despite acknowledging the benefits of recommendations changing in response to new data.

CDC Director Still Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors—These States Are Dropping Their Mandates Anyway

New York, Rhode Island and Massachusetts became the latest states Wednesday to announce changes to their mask requirements.

‘No Longer Justifiable’: Sweden Scraps Free Covid Testing As It Lifts Pandemic Restrictions

Most people with Covid symptoms in Sweden will be unable to get a free test from Wednesday and will be asked to stay at home.

Can Peloton Be Saved? Here’s What Experts Say About The New CEO, Barry McCarthy

Shares of Peloton surged roughly 25% after Barry McCarthy was announced as the new CEO.

Johnson & Johnson Reportedly Pauses Covid Vaccine Production Despite Sharp Need In Developing Countries

Production at a key Covid-19 vaccine plant has been paused though many African nations continue to report low vaccine supplies.

Pfizer Triggers $28 Billion Stock Plunge After Warning Covid Vaccine Sales May Disappoint This Year

Despite nabbing $12.5 billion in Covid vaccine sales last year, Pfizer stock plunged as much as 6% Tuesday.

Easier-To-Produce Room Temperature Covid Shot Shows Promise In Early Clinical Trials

Akston Biosciences protein-based shot was well-tolerated and provoked an immune response in all those receiving the higher dose tested, according to data from the company’s clinical trial.

Covid-19 Raises Risk Of Pregnancy Complications—Including Death Around Birth, Preterm Delivery And Postpartum Hemorrhage—Study Finds

Pregnant people with moderate to severe Covid-19 symptoms were also more likely to lose the pregnancy or have an infant die during the newborn period, researchers found.