The oral COVID-19 drug is the second to produce promising trial results.
Anti-vaccine school in Florida tells kids to stay home if they get a COVID shot
The school, which also barred vaccinated teachers, pushes vaccine falsehoods.
FDA advisors unanimously green-light Moderna boosters for people 65+, high-risk
Moderna boosters are recommended for the same groups eligible for a Pfizer booster.
Storm brews over 46x price markup of Merck’s Thor-inspired COVID pill
Drug developed with $35M in federal funds; Merck expected to reap billions.
Texas governor bans all vaccine mandates, including from private businesses
Abbott previously indicated gov’t shouldn’t interfere with business decisions.
Biden administration expects J&J boosters in the next few weeks
The FDA has schedule an advisory meeting over the booster ahead of receiving an application.
COVID-19 vaccines will be added to immunization list required for CA students
The rule will come into effect once the vaccine is FDA-approved for each age group.
Meet molnupiravir, Merck’s Thor-inspired pill that hammers COVID
In Phase III trial, the drug smashed hospitalization and death rate by about half.
Poll: 71% of unvaccinated say booster doses mean vaccines aren’t working
“We will not boost our way out of this pandemic.”
NY prepared for tens of thousands of unvaccinated health workers to lose jobs
Terminated health care workers will not be eligible for unemployment.