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
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
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
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
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