J&J COVID-19 vaccine in limbo as U.S. panel delays vote on resuming shots
(Reuters) -Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine remained in limbo on Wednesday as a U.S. health panel called for more data …
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US weighs next steps for J&J virus shot amid clot mystery
U.S. health officials are weighing next steps as they investigate a handful of unusual blood clots in people who received …
Canada's progress against COVID-19 being threatened by new virus variants: PM Trudeau
Slideshow ( 2 images )OTTAWA (Reuters) – The progress Canada has made against COVID-19 is being threatened by the spread …
US may pause J&J coronavirus vaccines due to rare cases of blood clots
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are recommending a pause in …
Studies Show Vaccinated Moms Can Pass COVID Antibodies to Babies Through Breast Milk
A number of new studies indicate that moms who have been vaccinated can pass along COVID-19 antibodies through their breast …
WHO warns on Brazil COVID-19 outbreak as Bolsonaro blasts Senate inquiry
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday blasted a pending Senate inquiry on his handling of a …
Iran's COVID-19 infections rise above 2 million: health ministry
FILE PHOTO: Iranian people walk in Tehran Bazaar, in Tehran, Iran April 6, 2021. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) …
Thailand reports 405 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
FILE PHOTO: People receive Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine after hundreds of residents in Watthana district tested positive for the coronavirus disease, …
Spain limits AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine to over 60-year olds
MADRID (Reuters) – Spain will only give AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine to people over 60 years old after European and British …
EU regulator to probe ethical standards of Sputnik vaccine trials: FT
FILE PHOTO: Bottles of Russia’s “Sputnik-V” COVID-19 vaccine are seen before inoculation at a clinic in Tver, Russia, October 12, …
Biden to Move Up Vaccine Eligibility Deadline to April 19
President Joe Biden is scheduled to announce on Tuesday that he’s shifting the deadline for states to make all U.S. …
Can limiting the priming dose of a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine improve immunity?
Several vaccines have been developed, approved and rolled out to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory …
COVID-19 in 2020: Deaths and Disparities
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. COVID-19 was the third-leading cause of …
The use of mammalian cell surface display for rapid characterization of SARS-CoV-2 variants
A research group from the U.S. demonstrated the practicality of a spike display system in order to accelerate vaccine design, …
Young Pakistanis rush to purchase Russian vaccine as private sales open
KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) – Thousands of Pakistanis rushed to get inoculated in the first round of commercial sales of COVID-19 …
Risk-Based Mammography Proposed for Times of Reduced Capacity
A novel risk-based approach could be an effective way to triage women for mammography during times of limited capacity, such …
Researchers offer large-scale screening of potential broad-spectrum SARS-CoV-2 antivirals
The search for effective and safe antivirals against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pathogen responsible for the …
U.S. CDC: Vaccinated people can resume travel at 'low risk'
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday said fully vaccinated people can safely travel at …