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United Airlines employees who receive religious or medical exemptions from the company's coronavirus vaccine requirement will be required to take temporary leaves of absence starting next month, as the airline tightens its COVID-19 vaccine policy. The new policy aims to strike a balance between keeping employees and customers
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Accumulating evidence has shown that solid organ transplant recipients have a significantly impaired responsiveness to standard SARS-CoV-2 mRNA-based vaccination, highlighting the need for alternative strategies to protect this vulnerable group. Researchers have been exploring different vaccination approaches, including the administration of a third dose of either heterologous ChAdOx1 (AstraZeneca) or
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Hundreds of healthcare workers in Greece marched through Athens to protest regulations mandating coronavirus vaccines for those in the sector. The protesters are not against vaccinations, but object to making them compulsory, citing concerns about staff shortages. The government asserts that the measure, which applies to all healthcare workers and
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As the new academic year begins, a growing number of colleges and universities are mandating the COVID-19 vaccine for their communities following the FDA's full approval of Pfizer's vaccine. Over 100 campuses have announced vaccination requirements in the past week, bringing the total count to over
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Researchers conducted a prospective vaccine monitoring study to assess the humoral responses to the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in thoracic cancer patients. The study included 306 patients, with a median age of 67.0 years, who received two doses of the BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine. The results showed that 6.3% of patients
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Delta Air Lines, the country's second-largest carrier, has announced a new policy requiring employees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus or face a series of escalating measures, including weekly testing and a $200 monthly health insurance surcharge. The airline's CEO, Ed Bastian, emphasized the importance of
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President Biden called on employers to require COVID-19 vaccines for their workers after the FDA granted full approval to Pfizer's vaccine. Hundreds of millions of shots have been administered under emergency authorization, but full approval could galvanize employers to make vaccines mandatory. Employment lawyers and industry experts say
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As the US Food and Drug Administration grants full clearance to the coronavirus vaccine from Pfizer and partner BioNTech, cruise-ship operators are experiencing a surge in shares, with Carnival, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Royal Caribbean witnessing significant gains on Monday. The full authorization for the vaccine, which is now approved
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The U.S. stock market surged on Monday, reaching an all-time intraday high, after the FDA issued full approval for Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine and several major companies announced significant deals and milestones. Pfizer shares led the gainers, increasing 2.9% after the vaccine approval, while Trillium Therapeutics skyrocketed
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Iran, grappling with the highest number of Covid-19 deaths since the pandemic began, has unexpectedly decided to import US-produced vaccines, including BioNTech/Pfizer and Moderna, as a response to public fury over the vaccine shortage and slow imports. This move marks a reversal of the Islamic republic's previous
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US Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials, alongside US Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, have announced that the department will provide substantial funding to support rural healthcare facilities, tribes, and communities in expanding access to coronavirus vaccines, health care services, and nutrition assistance. This initiative aims to strengthen access to
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Hy-Vee has started administering third doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines at its pharmacies, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and based on the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) amended emergency use authorizations. The Midwestern grocer is urging patients to
