As many mask mandates are lifted, the federal government extended its travel mask mandate by one month, and a new study illustrates the value in judicious mask use.
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Recent announcements on the prospect of booster shots for all vaccinated Americans, a vaccine mandate for staff at federally funded nursing homes and an encouraging uptick in vaccinations marked an eventful week in the...more
While actively launching new initiatives and incentives to boost the vaccination rate within its own population, the U.S. government this week announced its plans to share portions of its vaccine stockpile...more
The Biden administration extended the COVID-19 public health emergency through July 20, in the same week that the U.S. State Department added nearly 90 countries to its “Do Not Travel” advisory list as public health experts...more
It was a largely encouraging week in the U.S. COVID-19 response, where the vaccination rollout continues to outpace initial goals. Elsewhere, the World Health Organization (WHO) weighed in on the idea of requiring...more
Wednesday marked the beginning of a new presidency and with it a new chapter in the U.S. COVID-19 response. The Biden administration immediately unveiled a number of executive orders designed to take control of the pandemic....more
With Inauguration Day rapidly approaching, President-elect Biden has announced an ambitious vaccination plan, and the federal government has signaled a change to its vaccine distribution process, among other COVID-19...more
In an otherwise troubling week, there are some positive developments in the COVID-19 response, including progress in the development of a new vaccine.
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Positive news is emerging on the vaccine front in the fight against COVID-19, as one vaccine candidate is reported to have prevented more than 90% of symptomatic infections in clinical trials, and another was granted a Fast...more
Amid spikes on in the U.S, and Europe, Congress continues to ponder a relief bill, the White House released a plan to cover COVID-19 vaccine costs, and new data showed that chronic exposure to low-quality air increased...more
A planned phase 3 vaccine clinical trial is now enrolling volunteers at multiple sites in the U.S., in the same week that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) asked states to prepare for a vaccine to be ready...more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued revised guidance that may lead to a decline in individuals seeking COVID-19 tests, as researchers continue to refine pooled testing methods that could streamline...more