The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities in America’s health systems and beyond.
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Covid Surge ‘Worse Than Anything We’ve Seen’: Germany Mulls Tough Restrictions As Europe Targets Unvaccinated With Lockdown, Compulsory Shots
Vaccine holdouts in Austria will soon face a $4,000 fine, while unvaccinated people in Germany, Slovakia and Czechia are barred from public services, events and restaurants.
90% Of Federal Employees At Least Partially Vaccinated Ahead Of Monday Deadline, Report Says
The “vast majority” of the 90% have gotten both doses, officials told Reuters.
Pfizer’s Covid-19 Shot Offers 100% Long-Term Protection For Young Teens, Trial Shows
Pfizer and BioNTech said the long-term data, measured from seven days to four months after the second dose, would form the basis of a submission for full regulatory approval.
Akston Begins Trials For Room Temperature Covid Shot As Next-Generation Vaccine Race Heats Up
Massachusetts-based Akston Biosciences dosed the first participants in a Phase 2/3 study to test its Covid-19 vaccine, which is stable for at least six months at room temperature.
U.S. Covid Deaths In 2021 Pass Toll For 2020
A comparison of CDC and John Hopkins University Covid-19 data reveal there have been 385,437 Covid-19 related deaths so far this year.
Risk Of Stillbirth Has Risen For Women With Covid-19, CDC Study Shows
The risk has increased significantly since the delta variant became the dominant strain of the virus, according to the CDC.
EU Drug Regulator Backs Emergency Use Of Merck’s Covid Antiviral Pill
The regulator said earlier that it is expected to finalize its authorization of the drug by the end of this year.
Not Just Austria—Here Are The Countries Making Covid-19 Vaccination Compulsory For Everyone
Austria joined a handful of other countries Friday when it announced plans to require all adults to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
‘We Have To Face Reality’: Austria Announces Nationwide Vaccine Mandate, Full-Scale Covid-19 Lockdown
The country has already placed millions of unvaccinated people into lockdown as it struggles to contain record levels of Covid-19.
