Stronger evidence linking virus to multiple sclerosis: study There's more evidence that one of the world's most common viruses may set some people on the path to developing multiple sclerosis. Health 14 Jan, 2022
Moderna says booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine appears protective vs. Omicron Moderna Inc said on Monday that a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine appeared to be protective against the fast-spreading Omicron variant in laboratory testing and that the current version of the vaccine would continue to be Moderna’s "first line of defense against Omicron." Health 20 Dec, 2021
FDA says benefits outweigh risks for Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children Scientists at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Friday that the likely benefits of giving the Pfizer (PFE.N)/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to 5 to 11 year olds clearly outweigh the risks of rare cases of heart inflammation. World 23 Oct, 2021
Second J&J COVID-19 shot gets expert backing; FDA is looking at lowering age for Pfizer booster Outside advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday unanimously recommended the agency authorize a second shot of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine for all recipients of the one-dose inoculation. Science and Tech 16 Oct, 2021
India approves further trials for first homegrown mRNA COVID-19 shot India has approved further clinical trials for its first homegrown mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine developed by Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd, the government said on Tuesday, after the shot was found to be safe and effective in an early-stage study. World 25 Aug, 2021
Delta COVID variant now dominant strain worldwide, US deaths surge -officials The Delta variant of COVID-19 is now the dominant strain worldwide, accompanied by a surge of deaths around the United States almost entirely among unvaccinated people, U.S. officials said on Friday. World 17 Jul, 2021
US to donate 500 million Pfizer vaccine doses to the world: sources The Biden administration plans to donate 500 million Pfizer coronavirus vaccine doses to nearly 100 countries over the next two years, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday. World 10 Jun, 2021
Pfizer to test COVID-19 vaccine in larger group of children below 12 Pfizer Inc said on Tuesday it will begin testing its Covid-19 vaccine in a larger group of children under age 12 after selecting a lower dose of the shot in an earlier stage of the trial. World 09 Jun, 2021
US to detail global distribution plan for 80 mln vaccine doses The United States will announce in the next two weeks how it plans to distribute 80 million COVID-19 vaccine doses it has pledged globally, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday. World 02 Jun, 2021
India's COVID-19 cases cross 20 million, opposition calls for national lockdown Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi called for a nationwide lockdown as the country's tally of coronavirus infections surged past 20 million on Tuesday, becoming the second nation after the United States to pass the grim milestone. World 04 May, 2021
J&J to resume rollout of COVID-19 vaccine in Europe with safety warning Johnson & Johnson World 21 Apr, 2021
NHS England invites people aged 56 to 59 to book COVID-19 vaccinations in coming week NHS England has invited people aged 56 to 59 to book COVID-19 vaccinations in the coming week, with letters to 850,000 people in that age bracket landing on doorsteps from Saturday and another 850,000 due to land Monday. Health 07 Mar, 2021
