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WHO lays out plan to emerge from emergency phase of pandemic

Thu, 2022-03-31 14:33 — mike kraft
WHO lays out plan to emerge from emergency phase of pandemic The World Health Organization on Wednesday released an updated plan for COVID-19, laying out key strategies that, if implemented in 2022, would allow the world to end the emergency phase of the pandemic. Julie Steenhuysen,Mrinalika Roy Reuters

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Decline of testing, sequencing could hinder search for future COVID-19 variants, experts warn

Thu, 2022-03-31 12:36 — mike kraft
Decline of testing, sequencing could hinder search for future COVID-19 variants, experts warn Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, disease surveillance efforts that rely on testing and variant sequencing have been critical tools in the global efforts to fight the virus. Surveillance tools have helped health officials make important recommendations throughout the pandemic -- including the decision to green light booster doses for extra protection, and decision to pull back on some monoclonal antibody treatments authorized for COVID-19, following concerns that it was not effective against certain variants.
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White House emphasises air quality improvements in latest effort to thwart coronavirus

Wed, 2022-03-30 18:31 — mike kraft
White House turns to air quality in latest effort to thwart coronavirus It is pushing strategies, such as better air filters in schools and businesses, to help curb the spread of the virus. Dan Diamond Washington Post
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CDC's new on- line COVID calculator for determining whether one should quarantine or isolate

Wed, 2022-03-30 13:47 — mike kraft
How to use the CDC's new COVID quarantine and isolation calculator The CDC released a calculator to help people determine if they should quarantine or isolate after contracting COVID-19 or being exposed to someone with the virus. ABC News ABC News
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CDC suggests that those who got J&J’s vaccine and booster consider an mRNA shot now

Tue, 2022-03-29 20:29 — mike kraft
CDC: If you got J&J’s vaccine and booster, consider an mRNA shot now Combining single-dose shot with Pfizer, Moderna boosters offers best protection against severe covid, study shows. Lena H. Sun Washington Post
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U.S. FDA OKs another Pfizer, Moderna COVID booster for 50 and up

Tue, 2022-03-29 20:14 — mike kraft
FDA OKs another Pfizer, Moderna COVID booster for 50 and up U.S. regulators on Tuesday authorized another COVID-19 booster for people age 50 and older, a step to offer extra protection for the most vulnerable in case the coronavirus rebounds. The Food and Drug Administration's decision opens a fourth dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines to that age group at least four months after their previous booster. AP NEWS
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EU regulator starts reviewing Spanish COVID vaccine booster

Tue, 2022-03-29 14:10 — FNUOvviyaa
EU regulator starts reviewing Spanish COVID vaccine booster MADRID (AP) — The European Union's drug regulator said Tuesday it has begun an accelerated review process for an experimental coronavirus vaccine booster made by the Spanish company Hipra. The European Medicines Agency said in a statement that its evaluation is based on preliminary data from laboratory studies and research in adults that compared Hipra's booster shot to the vaccine made by Pfizer-BioNTech. AP NEWS
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EU regulator starts reviewing Spanish COVID vaccine booster

Tue, 2022-03-29 14:10 — FNUOvviyaa
EU regulator starts reviewing Spanish COVID vaccine booster MADRID (AP) — The European Union's drug regulator said Tuesday it has begun an accelerated review process for an experimental coronavirus vaccine booster made by the Spanish company Hipra. The European Medicines Agency said in a statement that its evaluation is based on preliminary data from laboratory studies and research in adults that compared Hipra's booster shot to the vaccine made by Pfizer-BioNTech. AP NEWS
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EU regulator starts reviewing Spanish COVID vaccine booster

Tue, 2022-03-29 14:10 — FNUOvviyaa
EU regulator starts reviewing Spanish COVID vaccine booster MADRID (AP) — The European Union's drug regulator said Tuesday it has begun an accelerated review process for an experimental coronavirus vaccine booster made by the Spanish company Hipra. The European Medicines Agency said in a statement that its evaluation is based on preliminary data from laboratory studies and research in adults that compared Hipra's booster shot to the vaccine made by Pfizer-BioNTech. AP NEWS
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Overview: International developments, UK, Canada, Europe, Mideast, Asia

Mon, 2022-03-28 17:31 — mike kraft
Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus * Pfizer Inc's oral COVID-19 therapy will be evaluated as a potential treatment for patients hospitalised with the illness in a major British trial, scientists said on Monday, as cases rise in some parts of the world Reuters Reuters
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