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As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes more widely available, employers are left to ponder whether they can require their employees to take the vaccine as a condition of employment. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committee has recommended approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine under an Emergency Use
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The United States marked a significant milestone in its battle against the Covid-19 pandemic on Friday, granting approval for the nation's first vaccine. This move, facilitated by the FDA's emergency use authorization, paves the way for widespread immunization, starting with health workers and nursing home residents.
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The US could initiate COVID-19 vaccinations as early as this Friday, according to James Hildreth, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) vaccines advisor. This development comes after a meeting of experts on Thursday, where Pfizer's vaccine is set to be assessed for emergency use authorization. Dr. Moncef Slaoui,
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The biodegradable polymers market is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period, driven by increasing consumer appeal for eco-friendly packaging and a focus on sustainable production. Market research firm Technavio has predicted that the market will witness a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of almost 17% during the forecast
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The biotechnology reagents market is expected to witness significant growth due to the increasing R&D investments by federal agencies and biotechnology firms. This growth is driven by the presence of high-throughput technologies, which are fueling the demand for biotechnology reagents. The market is segmented by technology, including chromatography,
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The transition of the US government to President-elect Joe Biden's administration has gained momentum, with the General Services Administration formally acknowledging Biden's win and releasing $6.3 million in government funds to support his team. This move comes after a 16-day standoff during which President Donald
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Travelers to Australia may soon be required to prove they've been vaccinated against COVID-19, according to Qantas Chief Executive Alan Joyce, citing a potential common measure in the industry. Meanwhile, AstraZeneca announced its vaccine efficacy in preventing severe cases and hospitalizations, with 70% overall effectiveness. Pharmaceutical companies like
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The food, beverage, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries have been strongly advocating for priority COVID-19 vaccination for their employees, citing concerns over worker absenteeism and the risk of supply chain disruption. Fifteen trade associations representing these industries have written to President Donald Trump and President-elect Joe Biden's
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Biological E., a Hyderabad-based vaccines and pharmaceutical company, has taken a significant step towards combatting the COVID-19 pandemic by launching clinical trials of its subunit vaccine candidate in India. In collaboration with US-based Dynavax Technologies Corporation and Baylor College of Medicine, the vaccine candidate utilizes an antigen in-licensed from BCM
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Volunteers on the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine trial describe side effects comparable to a flu jab, with one comparing them to "a severe hangover". The double-blind trial, conducted by Pfizer and BioNTech, has seen over 43,500 people in six countries take part, with the vaccine showing over 90%
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A significant breakthrough in the fight against the coronavirus has been announced, with Pfizer's vaccine found to be more than 90% effective in preventing Covid-19. The pharmaceutical giant and its partner BioNTech have reported interim results from their phase three trial, which showed the vaccine can protect people
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Citi, a leading global bank, has been chosen by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to serve as the financial advisor for the COVAX Facility, a global procurement mechanism for COVID-19 vaccines. COVAX is a multilateral initiative aimed at developing, manufacturing, and deploying COVID-19 vaccines on a fair and equitable basis. The
