Amid vaccine news, Pfizer’s stock has soared, selling $5.6 million in stock. What We Know: CEO Albert Bourla filed to sell millions of dollars of Pfizer’s stock […]
Tag: Vaccine
Pfizer Says an Early Look at Data Shows That Vaccine is 90% Effective
Drugmaker, Pfizer announced Monday that early data shows its coronavirus vaccine is 90% effective in preventing COVID-19. What We Know: 90% efficacy is more than […]
AstraZeneca Says its Coronavirus Vaccine Triggers Immune Response Among Adults
The push to produce a vaccine for COVID-19 seems to have taken another leap recently. British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca stated on Monday that AZD1222, the […]
Trump Administration Halts Santa Claus Coronavirus Plan
The Department of Health and Human Services has halted a coronavirus advertising campaign centered around Santa Claus performers. What We Know: The $250 million campaign […]
N.J. Horseshoe Crabs Play Critical Role in Coronavirus Vaccines
The horseshoe crab plays a vital role in developing a COVID-19 vaccine, with tons of doses expected to be manufactured worldwide in the next several […]
AstraZeneca Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine Trial on Hold
On Tuesday, pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca announced it was temporarily pausing its global phase three trials of its possible coronavirus vaccine after one participant suffered an […]
Doctors Warn Against Rushing a Covid-19 Vaccine; Fauci Says it’s Critical to Have a Safe Labor Day
Despite some states already having been asked to formulate COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans, doctors suggest the public should think twice about getting the potential vaccine […]
FDA willing to fast-track COVID-19 vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering fast-tracking the COVID-19 vaccine before customary phase three clinical trials. What We Know: Stephen Hahn, the commissioner […]
States Have Authority to Fine or Jail People Who Refuse Coronavirus Vaccine
As the COVID-19 vaccine is being introduced, states have the authority to jail or fine people who refuse to get the vaccine. What We Know: […]
President of China Promises CoronaVac Will Be A “Global Public Good”
SinoVac, a Chinese biotech firm is getting closer to finding the right vaccine for COVID-19, and Chinese President Xi Jinping promised to make the COVID-19 […]