U.S. health officials are planning an extra layer of safety scrutiny for the first people vaccinated when shots become available.
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China joins international COVID-19 vaccine alliance
Some experts point out that without significant efforts to quickly boost manufacturing capacity globally, Chinese vaccine producers may offer the best chance to supply the developing world.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World, Politics
FDA discloses vaccine guidelines blocked by White House
The Food and Drug Administration has laid out its safety standards for developers of COVID-19 vaccines after the White House blocked their formal release.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: COVID-19 vaccine won’t keep us from having to wear masks
We’ll need face coverings to contain infections once a vaccine does become available and people let their guard down.
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U.S. experts tell Congress ‘no cutting corners’ as vaccine tests expand
However, President Trump continues to push for a faster timeline, which many experts say is risky and may not allow for adequate testing.
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Moderna releases COVID-19 vaccine trial plan as enrollment tops 25,000
Moderna’s CEO said it decided to release its full trial plan to create public confidence that it is doing everything it can to ensure a vaccine is safe and effective.
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CDC director says coronavirus vaccines won’t be widely available until middle of 2021
But President Trump later questions the testimony of Robert Redfield, saying the CDC chief was wrong in his estimation of how fast a potential vaccine will be available to the general public.
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U.S. outlines sweeping plan to provide free COVID-19 vaccines, but it would take months
Although President Trump asserted Tuesday that a vaccine could be 3 to 4 weeks away, officials made it clear widespread availability would take months.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Distributing COVID-19 vaccine will not be easy
Once a safe, effective vaccine is developed, the hard part begins.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Distributing COVID-19 vaccine will not be easy
Once a safe, effective vaccine is developed, the hard part begins.