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Map: 4 states have reached more than 10% of their populations with the vaccine
Even with the continued spread of more contagious coronavirus variants across the country, the past week has brought lots of news to cheer on the pandemic front: a significant decline in new cases, favorable data on the efficacy and performance of three additional vaccines likely to speed the U.S. rollout (Johnson & Johnson, Novavax. and […]
From impacting elections to its role with the COVID-19 vaccine, the sports world is flexing its influence
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Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose COVID-19 vaccine is 66% effective, lagging rivals
Johnson & Johnson’s long-awaited vaccine appears to protect against COVID-19 with just one shot – not as strong as some two-shot rivals but still potentially helpful for a world in dire need of more doses. J&J said Friday that in the U.S. and seven other countries, the single-shot vaccine was 66% effective overall at preventing moderate […]
State-by-state COVID vaccine rates: Idaho and Missouri are in last place
In the race against the spread of more difficult to control coronavirus variants, the U.S. is making steady progress in its nationwide vaccine rollout. Through Tuesday, Jan. 26, 24.7 million people, or about 6% of the U.S. population had received at least one dose of a COVID vaccine according to data from the Centers for […]
Map: A state-by-state breakdown of vaccination rates as Biden takes over
President Joe Biden has been very clear that one of his top priorities is accelerating the nation’s rollout of COVID vaccines, and he’s tapped former FDA chief David Kessler to lead the effort. As they step into their roles, where does America’s COVID vaccination drive stand? According to data from the Centers for Disease Control […]
No direct link between the COVID vaccine and a recent string of deaths in the elderly, Norway finds
Health authorities in Norway say there’s no evidence of a direct link between the recent string of deaths among elderly people inoculated against COVID-19, and the vaccine they received. The Norwegian Medicines Agency is seeking to address fears that taking the vaccine might be too risky, after 33 people in the country aged 75 and over died […]
Public health officials warn about slow vaccine rollout as coronavirus variants multiply
Global gaps in access to Covid-19 vaccines are raising concerns that the continued spread of the coronavirus will breed more dangerous versions of the pathogen, weakening medical weapons and further crippling economies. In a race to catch up with emerging coronavirus variants, wealthy countries are already benefiting from potent vaccines. While the U.S., Britain and […]
Sick patients over 80 could be a COVID vaccine risk, Norwegian health officials warn
Norway said Covid-19 vaccines may be too risky for the very old and terminally ill, the most cautious statement yet from a European health authority as countries assess the real-world side effects of the first shots to gain approval. Norwegian officials said 23 people had died in the country a short time after receiving their […]
Why India just might pull off ‘the world’s largest vaccination program’
Our mission to make business better is fueled by readers like you. To enjoy unlimited access to our journalism, subscribe today. India will launch its nationwide COVID-19 vaccination program on Saturday. Within eight months, it plans to vaccinate 300 million people—nearly equivalent to the entire U.S. population. And that’s just the first phase of the country’s […]