With vaccination rates climbing, this week marked an encouraging turn on the path to a more “normal” summer and avoiding a fall resurgence.
FDA Opposes Antibody Testing To Evaluate Immunity Response -
On Wednesday,...more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made waves this week with its announcement that fully vaccinated individuals can begin congregating indoors. Coupled with the announcement that teenagers are eligible for...more
The Biden administration unveiled a new vaccine allocation strategy designed to address vaccine hesitancy and access issues. This new strategy coincides with a number of studies on COVID-19 variants that underscore the need...more
This week, the CDC announced updated guidance regarding outdoor gatherings, and the Department of Labor is advancing new workplace safety standards. Meanwhile, dwindling U.S. vaccination rates and global vaccine access are...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
Vaccine news dominated the COVID-19 headlines this week, as the ongoing vaccine roll-out hit a snag and leaders contemplated the potential for annual COVID-19 booster shots....more
With a vaccination rate of 49 doses administered per 100 people, the United States has administered a higher number of vaccines than any country in the world. As the federal government looks to keep the vaccine rollout...more
A recent study of one of the two mRNA-based vaccines revealed positive news on how long the vaccine will effectively prevent against COVID-19 infection. The pandemic has also revealed societal weaknesses that, if addressed,...more
With his initial goal of 100 million vaccine doses behind us, President Biden announces plans to double that number by his 100th day in office. As a new study brings promising results for vaccinated mothers, U.S. and...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
It was a week of welcome news and encouraging milestones in the COVID-19 response, especially in the U.S., where the federal government passed a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package and President Biden announced a goal to...more
With significant headway in the vaccine distribution and certain states already lifting COVID-19 restrictions, U.S. leaders are beginning to contemplate when we might return to some semblance of normalcy. Two Million...more
Addressing new variants, coordinating vaccine shipments and the continued progress of a third vaccine highlighted this week in the COVID-19 response.
Vaccine Manufacturers Tackle New Variant -
Manufacturers of COVID-19...more
New guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and vaccine news from the White House highlight another week in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
New CDC Findings and Recommendations -
According to...more
As we approach the one-year mark of COVID-19’s widespread presence in the United States, vaccines are being distributed, manufacturing is increased to meet demand and news of new vaccines all looks promising. While the world...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.
The Pandemic Is Far from Over: 4000 Lives Gone in One Day ...more
A milestone in the vaccine approval process and a bipartisan relief package proposal highlighted a busy week in the COVID-19 response.
COVID-19 Relief Package -
This week, a group of bipartisan senators put forth the...more
In an attempt to break the logjam on a COVID-19 relief package before Congress adjourns, a group of bipartisan lawmakers put forth a $908 billion relief package that seems to be a middle-ground between the Democrats’ $2...more
As countries in the Western Hemisphere prepare for the first shipments of vaccines, researchers continue to release new COVID-19 findings.
Vaccine News Galore!
U.K. Approves COVID-19 Vaccine, Ahead in the Western World:...more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging individuals to refrain from traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday, as many states and communities in the U.S. have begun to enact additional control measures in...more
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
The daily number of new positive COVID-19 cases in the U.S. has exceeded 100,000 twice in the past week, prompting some states to issue more restrictive safety measures and guidance. Amid these heightened concerns, the most...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