Vaccination
Nova Scotia's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Robert Strang, has stated that the province will offer the AstraZeneca vaccine as an option for COVID-19 vaccination, in addition to the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. The AstraZeneca vaccine, a viral vector vaccine, has been approved by Health Canada and has shown
Vaccination
President Joe Biden has announced that the United States expects to receive enough coronavirus vaccines for all adult Americans by the end of May, two months earlier than previously anticipated. The administration has also announced that drugmaker Merck & Co. will assist in the production of Johnson & Johnson'
Vaccination
Congresswomen representing Iowa, including Cindy Axne (IA-03), Ashley Hinson (IA-01), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02), and Randy Feenstra (IA-04), have written a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urging them to prioritize the distribution of the newly
Vaccines
Kindergartens and elementary, middle, and high schools across the country have reopened for the new school year, despite lingering concerns over COVID-19 infections. While regular classes are permissible under the current social distancing level, health authorities remain vigilant, citing the country's daily new coronavirus cases hovering over 300.
Vaccines
As concerns from the pandemic begin to recede, companies across the U.S. are facing the challenge of creating safe work environments for employees while enforcing social distancing measures. However, for some sectors, this is an opportunity. The digital health sector is experiencing strong growth as the transition to remote
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The Biden administration's first military action has been launched in Syria, targeting Iranian-backed militia groups in response to a rocket attack that killed a civilian contractor and wounded a U.S. service member. Vaccination efforts continue to show significant progress, with Pfizer and Moderna anticipating providing 220 million
Pharmaceutical industry
Maine is preparing for a substantial increase in COVID-19 vaccine doses, with a 30,080 dose allocation expected next week, a 2,340 dose increase over this week's allocation. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are scheduled to arrive, along with approximately 8,600 doses for Walmart/Sam'
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top US infectious disease expert, has emphasized the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and not choosing a specific vaccine brand. With the FDA advisory committee set to vote on green-lighting a single-dose coronavirus vaccine by Johnson & Johnson, Fauci has urged Americans to take the
COVID-19
Despite a decline in infections, experts warn of a potential surge in cases due to highly contagious variants, such as the B.1.1.7 variant first detected in the UK. Trevor Bedford from the University of Washington and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center predicts a wave in April
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Publix Super Markets has joined the list of grocery retailers incentivizing employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The Lakeland, Florida-based company is offering a $125 Publix gift card to associates who receive the full coronavirus immunization. To receive the gift card, employees must be currently employed, submit an internal form,
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As front-line health workers, quarantine staff, and residents in aged-care homes in Australia begin receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, expectant mothers and breastfeeding women are left with concerns about the safety of this vaccine for themselves and their babies. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved the Pfizer vaccine for
COVID-19
The global economy is bracing for a sudden rise in inflation due to massive economic stimulus packages and ultra-loose monetary policy. However, the US Federal Reserve's minutes suggest a more optimistic outlook for the US economy. Surprisingly robust consumer climate in the US retail sector and positive news
