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HHS Secretary Azar says 1 November coronavirus vaccine deadline has ‘nothing to do with elections’
3 September 2020 - Azar said the deadline was made by Dr. Nancy Messonnier, director of the CDC’s National Center for ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 04 Sep 2020
Fast tracking a vaccine: How comfortable are Americans?
4 September 2020 - Fast tracking vaccines to fight COVID-19, something the federal government has promised, may not be viewed ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 03 Sep 2020
C.D.C. tells states how to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine by early November
2 September 2020 - As President Trump pushes the possibility of a vaccine this year, the C.D.C. has outlined technical scenarios ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 03 Sep 2020
Debate rages over whether FDA should use emergency powers to clear a coronavirus vaccine early
3 September 2020 - Speeding the process could save lives, but some say it might also make it easier for the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 01 Sep 2020
Coronavirus vaccine before election unlikely — Dr. Gottlieb on FDA chief’s possible fast track
31 August 2020 - The former FDA commissioner said the more effective the vaccine is, and the more serious the U.S. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Aug 2020
FDA head says he is willing to fast-track COVID-19 vaccine
30 August 2020 - Stephen Hahn insists he will not rush process just to help Donald Trump’s election chances. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 29 Aug 2020
FDA announces Advisory Committee meeting to discuss COVID-19 vaccines
28 August 2020 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that a public meeting of the Vaccines and Related Biological ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 27 Aug 2020
COVID-19 vaccines are getting closer. Should we be worried they've come so quickly?
27 August 2020 - Back in March, when the coronavirus pandemic was starting to sweep the globe, a vaccine couldn't ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 27 Aug 2020
Trump has launched an all-out attack on the FDA. Will its scientific integrity survive?
27 August 2020 - President Trump has instigated an all-out crusade against the FDA at a critical point in the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 26 Aug 2020
Developing safe and effective COVID vaccines — Operation Warp speed’s strategy and approach
26 August 2020 - Announced on May 15, Operation Warp Speed— a partnership of the Department of Health and Human ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 25 Aug 2020
As COVID-19 pressures mount, political newcomer Stephen Hahn struggles to protect an FDA under siege
24 August 2020 - Stephen Hahn, a political novice who moved here in December to take over the FDA, has ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 24 Aug 2020
Trump considers fast-tracking UK COVID-19 vaccine before US election
24 August 2020 - Move comes as FDA gives emergency authorisation for use of plasma from recovered patients. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 18 Aug 2020
The FDA response to COVID-19 at six months: regulatory innovation in the face of a pandemic
18 August 2020 - The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted American society, with more than 160,000 deaths and 5 million cases ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 12 Aug 2020
US hoses down Russian vaccine, says it will have millions of doses ready year's end
12 August 2020 - US Health Secretary Alex Azar has criticised a COVID-19 vaccine being promoted by Russian President Vladimir ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 12 Aug 2020
Moderna announces supply agreement with U.S. Government for initial 100 million doses of mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 (mRNA-1273)
11 August 2020 - New U.S. government award up to $1.525 billion for 100 million doses. ...