The company previously indicated it would pursue an emergency use authorization but has struggled to meet the U.S. regulator’s demand for data.
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Greece’s Artistic Swimming Team Latest Athletes To Pull Out Of Tokyo Olympics Due To Covid — Here’s The Full List
A growing number of athletes have tested positive for Covid-19 as the Games get underway.
InnovationRx: Amwell’s $320 Million Acquisitions; Plus, Will Mask Mandates Help?
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Pfizer Expects $33.5 Billion In Vaccine Revenue In 2021
In its earnings report Wednesday, the company also emphasized data showing the need for Covid booster shots.
5 Republican Governors Oppose CDC Mask Guidance As Covid Cases, Hospitalizations Surge Nationwide
Though the CDC now recommends everyone, even fully vaccinated people, wear masks, at least 10 states have passed laws preventing local governments from reimposing mask mandates as politicians prioritize individual responsibility over public health rest…
Delta-Fueled Covid Surge Spurs New CDC Mask Guidance — Here Are The States Where Mask Mandates Can’t Legally Be Reimposed
At least 10 states restrict local governments from reimposing their mask mandates.
Amwell Acquires Two Digital Health Startups For $320 Million As Telehealth M&A Frenzy Continues
SilverCloud Health and Conversa Health both offer automation as a way to be a constant companion to patients, rather than a one-off visit.
People With Mental Health Disorders Nearly Twice As Likely To Die From Covid, Study Finds
People with serious disorders like bipolar and schizophrenia were at even greater risk, the researchers said, as they called for mental health patients to be prioritized for vaccination efforts.
Fantastic Voyage-Inspired Miniature Surgical Robot Aims To Revolutionize Abdominal Surgery
Vicarious Surgical, backed by Bill Gates and now going public in a SPAC deal, hopes to reach $1 billion in revenue by 2027 as it takes on the goliath of surgical robots.
No Increased Risk Of Blood Clotting After Second AstraZeneca Shot, Study Finds
The study confirmed an elevated risk of rare blood clotting after the first dose, though experts stress this is small compared to the risk of Covid-19.
