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Sep 03 2021
News
Health Officials Advise White House to Scale Back Booster Plan for Now
Top federal health officials have told the White House to scale back a plan to offer coronavirus booster shots to the general public later this month, saying that regulators need more time to collect and review all the necessary data, according to people familiar with the discussion.
Dr. Janet Woodcock, the acting commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, and Dr. Rochelle P.
New York Times (News)Dec 22 2020
Analysis
Could Venues and Airlines Require Covid-19 Vaccinations for Entry?
Now that the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines have received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the “getting shots in arms” phase of the rollout is underway, it’s raising questions about what a society with a safe and effective vaccine will look like.
So far, much of the focus has been on whether employers are able to require their
RollingStone.comMar 16 2021
Analysis
‘It’s Trump’s Fault’
Despite his talk of unity and his irenic tone, gratitude hasn’t been a Biden strong suit.
Poor Joe Biden. It was his misfortune to inherit one of the technological marvels of our time.
Before President Biden took office, the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines had been authorized for use (with another, from Johnson & Johnson, on the way), and were already being administered
Rich LowryApr 23 2021
News
U.S. officials hopeful as advisers meet again on J&J COVID-19 vaccine
Advisers to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will meet again on Friday to consider whether it is safe to resume injections of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, as senior U.S. health officials prepare for a green light.
The panel last week called for more data about a possible link to rare blood clots in the brain before deciding how and whether to end a "pause
ReutersApr 13 2021
Fact Check
The Facts on the Recommended J&J Vaccine ‘Pause’
So far, nearly 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in the U.S., including 7.2 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. In six cases there have been reports of “a rare and severe type of blood clot” in those who received the J&J vaccine, prompting the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to recommend “a pause in
FactCheck.orgMay 26 2021
Fact Check
Insurance Companies Provide Coverage After COVID-19 Vaccination
Insurance companies do not deny claims when someone dies after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, according to the American Council of Life Insurers. But a viral social media post has falsely claimed that beneficiaries of a person who dies after getting the vaccine cannot collect life insurance payments.
Three COVID-19 vaccines have received emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug
FactCheck.orgJan 12 2021
News
Trump administration to expand Covid vaccination guidelines to everyone 65 and older
The Trump administration will issue new guidelines Tuesday that expand coronavirus vaccine eligibility to everyone 65-years-old and above, a senior administration official told CNBC.
The states’ focus on vaccinating health-care workers and nursing homes has created a bottleneck, the official said. “The states are being told immediately they need to expand to 65-plus as well as those
CNBCJan 29 2021
Analysis
Johnson & Johnson brings another effective Covid-19 vaccine to the arsenal — in a single dose
Since December, more than 80 million Covid-19 vaccine doses have been doled out around the world. But they all involve two-dose vaccines. Imagine how quickly the global vaccination effort could progress if countries suddenly had a highly effective one-dose shot to offer as well?
That day may be coming fast with Johnson & Johnson’s release of its phase 3 clinical trial results on
VoxJun 21 2021
Analysis
No Remorse: China Now Says the Wuhan Lab Deserves a Nobel Prize
Late last week, the Chinese Academy of Sciences nominated the Wuhan Institute of Virology for its Outstanding Science and Technology Achievement Prize, specifically naming Shi Zhengli, a.k.a. “Bat Woman,” and Yuan Zhiming, director of the WIV’s Wuhan National Biosafety Laboratory.
Chinese state-run media explained that, “The award is mainly given to individuals or research groups who
National Review (News)Oct 05 2021
Perspectives Blog
The COVID-19 Vaccine Divide, Part 1: Perceptions & Effectiveness
Stories about COVID-19 breakthrough cases, safety of vaccines, mandates, booster shots, and so much more have been circling in the news and social media.
Partisan interests, bias by omission and misinterpretation of information make it tough to assess the COVID-19 vaccine's effectiveness with an objective lens. This is part 1 of a series devoted to breaking down COVID-19 vaccines and
Andrew Weinzierl