WHO: ‘No evidence’ remdesivir an effective treatment for hospitalized COVID-19 patients
In a press release, the WHO said there is currently “no evidence that remdesivir improves survival and other outcomes in these patients.”
In a press release, the WHO said there is currently “no evidence that remdesivir improves survival and other outcomes in these patients.”
FDA to livestream public meeting on Pfizer-BioNTech potential COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has set a public meeting on Dec. 10 to discuss approving Pfizer and BioNTech’s experimental COVID-19 vaccine and will livestream it on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has set a public meeting on Dec. 10 to discuss approving Pfizer and BioNTech’s experimental COVID-19 vaccine and will livestream it on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
Pfizer, BioNTech apply for emergency use authorization of COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech formally submitted their request Nov. 20 for FDA emergency use authorization.
Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech formally submitted their request Nov. 20 for FDA emergency use authorization.
What does emergency use for a coronavirus vaccine mean?
The first COVID-19 vaccines to be given in the U.S. are expected to get a green light from regulators under a process known as emergency use authorization.
The first COVID-19 vaccines to be given in the U.S. are expected to get a green light from regulators under a process known as emergency use authorization.
DeSantis says Florida will make vaccines available to residents, but won't mandate them
"Our goal is to make all safe and effective COVID vaccines available to Floridians who want them, but the state will not mandate that Floridians take these vaccines," DeSantis said. "That's going to be the choice of each and every Floridian."
"Our goal is to make all safe and effective COVID vaccines available to Floridians who want them, but the state will not mandate that Floridians take these vaccines," DeSantis said. "That's going to be the choice of each and every Floridian."
Medical research center in Tucson played role in testing of COVID-19 vaccine
Quality of Life Medical and Research Center is one of 99 sites in the country to take part in a COVID-19 vaccine study
Quality of Life Medical and Research Center is one of 99 sites in the country to take part in a COVID-19 vaccine study
Pfizer to seek clearance soon; new data shows its COVID-19 vaccine is 95% effective
Pfizer announced more results in its ongoing coronavirus vaccine study that suggest the shots are 95% effective.
Pfizer announced more results in its ongoing coronavirus vaccine study that suggest the shots are 95% effective.
Questions arise as COVID-19 vaccine gets closer to reality
After two companies announced encouraging preliminary results from their COVID-19 vaccines, there are new questions as to how the vaccine will be distributed, and whether people will be required to get one.
After two companies announced encouraging preliminary results from their COVID-19 vaccines, there are new questions as to how the vaccine will be distributed, and whether people will be required to get one.
Who will be the first to get coronavirus vaccines?
Health care workers are likely to receive the first coronavirus vaccines when supplies are limited, but a decision on who gets the first shots has not been made.
Health care workers are likely to receive the first coronavirus vaccines when supplies are limited, but a decision on who gets the first shots has not been made.
East Valley doctor purchases ultra-cold freezer to store COVID-19 vaccine
While Moderna's vaccine doesn't require special ultra cold storage, Pfizer's vaccine does -- but a Valley doctor is getting ready for special requirements for cold storage with an ultra-low freezer.
While Moderna's vaccine doesn't require special ultra cold storage, Pfizer's vaccine does -- but a Valley doctor is getting ready for special requirements for cold storage with an ultra-low freezer.
Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine candidate is 94.5% effective
There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.
There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.
Arizona doctor talks issues that could arise with a COVID-19 vaccine
Distribution, storage and costs could be some issues we run into once a COVID-19 vaccine is officially ready, says an Arizona doctor.
Distribution, storage and costs could be some issues we run into once a COVID-19 vaccine is officially ready, says an Arizona doctor.
Biden advisers to meet vaccine firms as presidential transition stalled
Joe Biden’s scientific advisers will meet with vaccine makers in coming days as the presidential transition remains stalled because of President Donald Trump’s refusal to acknowledge that he lost the election.
Joe Biden’s scientific advisers will meet with vaccine makers in coming days as the presidential transition remains stalled because of President Donald Trump’s refusal to acknowledge that he lost the election.
Russian, North Korean hackers target vaccine work, Microsoft says
Microsoft said that most of the attacks in recent months were unsuccessful, but provided no information on how many succeeded or how serious those breaches were.
Microsoft said that most of the attacks in recent months were unsuccessful, but provided no information on how many succeeded or how serious those breaches were.
COVID-19 vaccine: States sketch out plans, logistics for coming immunization effort
With a COVID-19 vaccine drawing closer, public health officials across the country are gearing up for the biggest vaccination effort in U.S. history
With a COVID-19 vaccine drawing closer, public health officials across the country are gearing up for the biggest vaccination effort in U.S. history
Feds announce coronavirus vaccine agreement with drug stores
Federal health officials have reached an agreement with pharmacies across the U.S. to distribute free coronavirus vaccines after they become available to the public.
Federal health officials have reached an agreement with pharmacies across the U.S. to distribute free coronavirus vaccines after they become available to the public.
Ticketmaster’s post-pandemic plans include checking vaccination status of concertgoers
The ticket sales and distribution company is drawing up plans on how to ensure safety once major venues are allowed to reopen and welcome back crowds.
The ticket sales and distribution company is drawing up plans on how to ensure safety once major venues are allowed to reopen and welcome back crowds.
Plant-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate enters Phase 2 trial
A biopharmaceutical company has announced positive Phase 1 trial results of a potential plant-based COVID-19 vaccine.
A biopharmaceutical company has announced positive Phase 1 trial results of a potential plant-based COVID-19 vaccine.
Fauci says Pfizer coronavirus vaccine likely available for high-risk cases by December
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, said that a coronavirus vaccine could be available for the nation's highest-risk individuals as soon as December.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, said that a coronavirus vaccine could be available for the nation's highest-risk individuals as soon as December.
Arizona medical expert says there could be challenges in distributing COVID-19 vaccine
Despite news of a potential COVID-19 vaccine that is 90% effective, based on early numbers, one Valley medical expert says there are still hurdles ahead in terms of distributing the vaccine, should it be approved.
Despite news of a potential COVID-19 vaccine that is 90% effective, based on early numbers, one Valley medical expert says there are still hurdles ahead in terms of distributing the vaccine, should it be approved.