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Israeli Data Suggests Possible Waning in Effectiveness of Pfizer Vaccine

The Coronavirus Outbreak Covid-19 Updates Coronavirus Map and Cases Delta Variant Pandemic Relief Programs Ending What is HIPAA? Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading the main story Israeli Data Suggests Possible Waning in Effectiveness of Pfizer Vaccine The new numbers still show overwhelmingly strong protection against severe disease but diminished effectiveness against… Read More »

Utah gov apologizes for COVID-19 vaccine data error: ‘We screwed up’

Utah’s governor apologized Monday for an apparent error in COVID-19 vaccination data reporting. In a statement tweeted out to followers, Gov. Spencer Cox said the state “screwed up” in reporting that 70% of adult residents had received at least one shot of a vaccine, when the actual total was around 67.07%. “My fellow Utahns: We… Read More »

Citing the Delta Variant, Pfizer Will Pursue Booster Shots and a New Vaccine

The Coronavirus Outbreak liveLatest Updates Maps and Cases Delta Variant F.A.Q.s C.D.C. School Guidance Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading the main story Citing the Delta Variant, Pfizer Will Pursue Booster Shots and a New Vaccine Scientists were critical of the announcement, pointing to evidence that the current two-dose regimen is… Read More »

AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine offers stronger immunity with 45-week gap between doses, company says

A longer, 10-month delay in administering second doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine afforded trial participants stronger immunity, the company announced Monday, aiming to assuage concerns of compromised immunity among populations of countries with short vaccine supply. Researchers with the University of Oxford posted findings on The Lancet’s preprint server Monday, drawing from trial participants aged… Read More »

COVID-19 vaccine generally safe for teenagers and young adults, government officials and medical groups say

A group of government health officials and medical organizations issued a statement supporting the COVID-19 vaccines for adolescents and young adults after a meeting of a special advisory committee with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “The vaccines are safe and effective, and they prevent COVID-19 illness. They will help protect you and your… Read More »