Efforts to continue to promote and expand access to COVID-19 vaccines reached major milestones this week, as the holiday season draws near.
OSHA Vaccination Mandate -
In early September, President Biden released a...more
This week’s newsletter details the latest developments in the process of approving COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11, a vaccine that produced promising clinical results, and new studies revealing insights about...more
Booster Shot Endorsements -
Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committee endorsed one of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and the single-dose vaccine to be used as a booster shot. This week, FDA...more
A new submission for a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) emergency use authorization (EUA), new guidance for travelers entering the U.S. and continued studies into the efficacy of booster shots headlined this week’s...more
A promising new COVID-19 treatment grabbed headlines this week, along with new updates on one mRNA vaccine manufacturer’s path to potentially seeking Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval on vaccines for children...more
Clinical trials and public health recommendations relating to booster vaccines and potential vaccines for children under the age of 12 continue to be front and center in the United States’ domestic COVID-19 response....more
Amid continued spread of the Delta variant and sobering new studies about the toll COVID-19 has exacted on medical staff, vaccine manufacturers and public health leaders continue to seek solutions — including efforts to...more
The European Union removed the U.S. from its safe travel list earlier this week, as the Biden administration took measures to bolster the vaccine supply chain to meet the anticipated rise in demand.
Children Account for...more
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
Vaccinated Individuals Infected With Delta Variant May Carry as Much Virus as Unvaccinated -
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their mask guidance on July 27, 2021, recommending that...more
New federal guidance on masking and testing highlighted an eventful week in the COVID-19 response, as government authorities work to respond to the rising transmission of the Delta variant.
CDC Updates Masking and...more
As the Delta variant becomes more prevalent — and its severity better understood — public health authorities look to apply lessons from earlier waves of the COVID-19 pandemic to help curb the recent rise in cases. The latest...more
Vaccine Manufacturer and Government Agencies Disagree on Need for Booster Shots -
A manufacturer of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine stated they are observing decreased immunity from its vaccine and issued a statement saying they...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
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
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
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
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
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
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