While trends are improving in Florida, Texas, and other Southern states that bore the worst of the summer surge, it's clear that Delta isn't done with the United States No
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UK Covid rates are now falling rapidly despite dire warnings for the winter
The U.K. has had the unenviable title of having one of the worst Covid rates in the world and cases have soared in recent months, but its fortunes appear to
Continue reading »Chinese port city Dalian battles growing Covid-19 cluster
A growing Covid-19 cluster in China's Dalian has spurred the northeastern port city to limit outbound travel, cut offline school classes and close a few cultural venues after being told
Continue reading »Virginia pharmacy incorrectly administers Covid vaccine to 112 kids, officials pull remaining doses
A pharmacy in Virginia incorrectly administered Pfizer and BioNTech'sCovid-19 shots to 112 children last week, according to the state Department of Health. Although Pfizer makes special color-coded vials for younger
Continue reading »5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday
Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: Dow set to rise slightly after Friday's record close Bitcoin resumes march high
Continue reading »FDA clears Moderna and J&J Covid boosters, allows 'mix and match' shots
The Food and Drug Administration Wednesday night authorized booster shots of both Johnson & Johnson and Moderna's Covid vaccines, another critical step in distributing extra doses to tens of millions
Continue reading »Scientists question FDA on 'scant' J&J booster data and speedy review
Members of the Food and Drug Administration's key advisory committee on vaccines criticized the speed with which the agency was reviewing Johnson & Johnson's Covid booster trials as well as
Continue reading »FDA staff doesn't take stance on Moderna Covid booster shots, says two doses are enough to protect against severe disease
Food and Drug Administration scientists on Tuesday declined to take a stance on whether to back booster shots of Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine, saying data shows two doses are still enough
Continue reading »Texas Gov. Abbott issues order banning Covid vaccination mandates in rebuke of Biden
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Monday prohibiting any entity, including private businesses, from imposing Covid-19 vaccination requirements on employees or customers. "The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective, and
Continue reading »Dr. Scott Gottlieb says Merck's Covid pill ‘can make a real difference’
Merck said it asked the FDA to authorize emergency use of its experimental antiviral pill to treat mild to moderate Covid-19 in adults. “The topline data from this Merck study
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