Macron says EU and Africa seek vaccines deal at February summit
The EU is working with African countries on an agreement to improve access to coronavirus vaccines, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday. Addressing the … Read more
Pharma
Moderna hopes to market combined Covid and flu booster in 2023
Moderna hopes to launch a combined booster shot against COVID-19, influenza and RSV — a common respiratory virus — as early as fall 2023, CEO … Read more
First global studies suggest Omicron escapes vaccine immunity, but boosters show promise
Initial data from laboratory studies suggest that the Omicron coronavirus variant can evade vaccine protection, although booster shots can help if enough doses can be … Read more
Vaccines vs. Omicron: The next big test in the pandemic
Press Play to listen to this article As European countries scramble to contain the spread of a new type of coronavirus called Omicron, attention is … Read more
Omicron outbreak turns up heat on European Union over vaccine access
Press Play to listen to this article An outbreak of the new Omicron coronavirus variant in southern Africa is giving a boost to EU critics … Read more
U.K. mandates masks, PCR tests for arrivals to stem Omicron seeding
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced further measures to curb the spread of the new variant of Omicron coronavirus, including PCR testing for passengers … Read more
EU regulator says yes to BioNTech/Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for younger kids
EU countries can soon start vaccinating children as young as five against COVID-19, according to the European Medicines Agency called the BioNTech / Pfizer COVID-19 … Read more
Pfizer pill significantly cuts risk of COVID-19 death, company says
Antiviral drugs are coming. A day after the UK approved MSD / Ridgeback’s molnupiravir for the treatment of at-risk people infected with COVID-19, Pfizer on … Read more
European Union fears losing clout as vaccine donations lag
Press Play to listen to this article Senior officials warn that the EU will fall far short of its promised coronavirus vaccine donations to poorer … Read more
Sinema rakes in Pharma and finance cash amid reconciliation negotiations
Sinema’s office did not respond to a request for comment. The pharmaceutical industry has spent millions of dollars in advertising and lobbying to combat new … Read more
