COVID-19: Vaccines and Therapeutics

Rhode Island health care providers may no longer order the monoclonal antibodies bamlanivimab and etesevimab until further notice due to rising prevalence of the SARS-CoV-2 P.1 and B.1.351 variants, which are not susceptible to the combination therapy, the Department of Health and Human Services’…
Moderna Inc. announced an agreement with the U.S. government for the purchase of an additional 200 million doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, along with an option to purchase other COVID-19 vaccine candidates in the biotech company’s development pipeline.
The Living Learning Network’s pandemic reflection book showcases the defining moments of COVID-19 as told by the front lines.
Only 11% of pregnant women in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vaccine Safety Datalink, which includes vaccine safety monitoring data from nine integrated health systems, were fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by May 8, compared with 25% of non-pregnant women, the CDC reported.
The Health Resources and Services Administration awarded 14 organizations grants to hire people to support COVID-19 vaccination and outreach in vulnerable and medically underserved communities.
The Food and Drug Administration Friday authorized for emergency use two batches of drug substance manufactured for the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine at an Emergent BioSolutions facility in Baltimore.
Novavax announced phase 3 trial results for its COVID-19 vaccine, saying it provides 100% protection against moderate and severe disease, with a 90.4% overall efficacy.
During this webinar, the authors of a report discuss the various archetypes of hesitant populations and strategies for communicating with them based on their particular mindset and attitude. A second panel discussion among a clinician, strategist and community health professional, will explore how…
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is asking jurisdictions to distribute portions of their COVID-19 vaccine allocations to enable administration at hospitals, emergency departments and urgent care facilities following patients’ discharge.