NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week Social media users shared a range of false claims this week The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022
EU regulator gives green light to omicron booster vaccines The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has backed two separate Covid-19 booster vaccines updated to target the omicron variant of Covid-19 and developed by drugmakers Moderna and BioNTech-Pfizer. Radio France Internationale · Sep 2, 2022
New omicron COVID-19 boosters are coming. Here’s what you need to know DENVER — COVID-19 booster shots with a new omicron-targeting recipe are expected to arrive in pharmacies and clinics next week, but the experience of getting them will be largely the same as previous rounds of the vaccine. The Denver Post · Sep 2, 2022
Denmark expects winter without COVID restrictions - health minister Denmark is preparing to go through the coming winter without any coronavirus restrictions even with an expected rise in infections, Health Minister Magnus Heunicke said on Friday. Reuters · Sep 2, 2022
Wales sees another huge drop in its Covid infection rate Infection rates have not been this low since early June Wales Online · Sep 2, 2022
There's no bad time to get a new COVID booster if you're eligible, CDC director says People can get the Moderna booster if they're 18 or older, and the Pfizer-BioNTech version if they're 12 and up. In both cases, they must wait at least two months since their last COVID vaccine. WEKU · Sep 2, 2022
‘Stealthy’ new Covid variant can reinfect you every month ‘Even having had Omicron, we’re not well protected from further infections,’ said Prof Danny Altmann The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022
Nine Omicron symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated - and signs you may have it Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022
Novak Djokovic’s absence from the US Open has made him a hero to the right The three-time champion at Flushing Meadows is forbidden from entering the US. Many conservatives have used him to push their agenda The Guardian - US · Sep 2, 2022
CDC recommends updated COVID-19 boosters The CDC recommends the new Pfizer-BioNTech booster for individuals 12 years and the Moderna vaccine for individuals 18 and up. Axios · Sep 1, 2022
CDC advisers endorse booster shots that target omicron for Americans 12 and up The United States should replace most of its COVID-19 booster shots with updated versions that target the dominant omicron strains, an influential group of vaccine experts that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. Los Angeles Times · Sep 1, 2022
CDC advisers back use of updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters - Roll Call Moderna’s shot will be available to adults 18 and older, and Pfizer’s will be available to individuals 12 and older. Roll Call · Sep 1, 2022
Recap Of Thursday's Biotech Catalysts - End Of the Day Summary The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation for Intellia Therapeutics’ (NASDAQ:NTLA) lead asset NTLA-2002, for the treatment of hereditary angioedema (HAE). Intellia shares traded in a range of $56.52 to $60.06 on day volume of 901.43 thousand shares, closed regular trading session at $59.97. The company… Benzinga · Sep 1, 2022
CDC recommends new booster shots to fight omicron CDC Director Rochelle Walensky has signed off on updated versions of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines that target the original virus and the omicron subvariants. WEKU · Sep 1, 2022
ABC News · Sep 1, 2022 Viral claims are blaming a surge in excess deaths in Europe on vaccines. But experts say that's not the case A jump in the number of deaths among children in Europe could be caused by numerous factors, experts said, but vaccines are not to blame.
The Hindu · Sep 1, 2022 India-made HPV vaccine to cost ₹200 CERVAVAC, India’s first indigenously developed vaccine to prevent cervical cancer, has been developed by SII
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 1, 2022 Arwady on new COVID shot: Get boosted ASAP “We very much are going to want people to get this updated vaccine right now and not wait three or four months,” she said.
Reuters · Sep 1, 2022 Germany to start Omicron-adapted COVID vaccinations next week - minister Germany can next week start using COVID-19 vaccines which have been adapted for the Omicron variant and got approval for use in the European Union on Thursday, Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said.
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022 CDC advisers weigh who needs updated COVID booster and when Government advisers are debating who should should get new updated COVID-19 boosters and when
Bangkok Post · Sep 1, 2022 EU regulator approves Omicron vaccines The European Union’s drug regulator has recommended the use of two Omicron-tailored vaccines developed by the Pfizer-BioNTech partnership and Moderna Inc ahead of a fresh booster programme this fall across the continent.
Benzinga · Sep 1, 2022 Everest Medicines Descends To New Depths On String Of Bad News Key Takeaways: The CEO of Everest Medicines resigned two days after the company announced its loss grew sharply in the first half of the year The company also lost an important potential new revenue source after transferring rights for one of its core products to another company By Emily Chan
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022 Limited funding hampers charities’ early monkeypox response Two biopharmaceutical companies will give $5 million and $500,000, respectively, to nonprofit organizations in the United States and abroad that are responding to the growing monkeypox outbreak
The Conversation · Sep 1, 2022 Will omicron-specific booster shots be more effective at combating COVID-19? 5 questions answered On Sept. 1, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed the use of updated COVID-19 booster shots that are specifically tailored to combat the two most prevalent omicron subvariants, BA.4 and BA.5. The decision comes just a day after the Food and Drug Administration’s emergency use authorization of…
Dublin Live · Sep 1, 2022 Covid-19 booster rollout extended to all people with underlying conditions The HSE confirmed that people aged 12-49 with underlying conditions can now book their booster dose of the vaccine at participating pharmacies, GP clinics and vaccine centres
Daily Record · Sep 1, 2022 West Lothian parents urged to look out for flu vaccine letter Appointment letters are arriving for kids who aren't at school yet