The FDA said the manufacturer did not provide enough evidence it is safe.
Category: Policy
HHS Secretary Azar: Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution Could Start In Weeks
The forecast comes as there are spikes nationwide and the U.S. has soared past 11 million cases.
Judge Stops Trump Administration From Deporting Unaccompanied Children
The CDC issued an emergency declaration in March because of the pandemic.
How Much Will A Covid-19 Vaccine Cost?
As Pfizer and Moderna edge closer to regulatory approval, access—and herd immunity—hinges on affordability.
Medical Associations Urge Trump To Share Coronavirus Information With Biden Transition Team
The agency responsible for the transition has refused to start working with the Biden team, and the president has not conceded.
Former FDA Commissioner Says Pandemic Could ‘Effectively End In 2021’ If Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines Live Up To Early Data
Early data has indicated Pfizer’s vaccine could be up to 90% effective and Moderna’s could be more than 94% effective.
WHO Chief Warns Vaccine Won’t End Covid-19 Pandemic As Moderna, Pfizer Announce Early Successes
The public health leader stressed the need to continue other methods of disease control, like contact tracing, isolating infected patients and testing.
Michigan, Washington Order New Covid-19 Restrictions As U.S. Cases Surge Past 11 Million
The U.S. has reported more than a million new cases in less than a week.
A call for more handicap accessible options for homeless patients in Rhode Island
“I’ve been left out here to die ever since my legs were cut off,” he said joylessly. He was a gruff, elderly man, sharp as a tack, bundled in tattered blankets. His below-knee amputations were tucked away in his cramped wheelchair. This man had been st…
Pfizer Has A Head Start, But The Covid-19 Vaccine Market Is Still Up For Grabs
Any first-mover advantage won’t last long, as some vaccine candidates may be easier to transport and administer than others.
