T2 Biosystems T2SARS-CoV-2 panel detected Omicron variant
On Dec. 1, 2021, T2 Biosystems announced that its T2SARS-CoV-2 Panel detected the Omicron COVID-19 variant (B.1.1.529). To…
Fulgent Genetics confirmed ability to detect Omicron variant with RT-PCR tests for COVID-19
On Dec. 1, 2021, Fulgent Genetics confirmed that the Companyﾒs RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes…
Moderna announced supply agreement with the UK for additional 60 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine in 2022 and 2023
On Dec. 1, 2021, Moderna announced a revised supply agreement with the UK government for up to 60…
SIGA announced Health Canada regulatory approval of Oral TPOXX
On Dec. 1, 2021, SIGA Technologies announced that Health Canada had approved oral TPOXX (tecovirimat) as an extraordinary…
First confirmed case of Omicron variant detected in the United States
On Dec. 1, 2021, the California and San Francisco Departments of Public Health confirmed that a recent case…
INOVIO Announced Strategy to Address Omicron (B.1.1.529) and Future SARS-CoV-2 Variants
On Nov. 30, 2021, Inovio Pharma announced the company was rapidly moving to evaluate its COVID-19 DNA vaccine…
Labcorp announced collection for COVID-19 PCR testing in over 500 Locations nationwide, with plans to double locations
On Nov. 30, 2021, LabCorp announced that it had begun offering observed self-collection for COVID-19 PCR testing in…
Thermo Fisher Scientific confirmed detection of SARS-CoV-2 in samples containing Omicron Variant with TaqPath COVID-19 tests
On Nov. 29, 2021, Thermo Fisher Scientific confirmed that its polymerase chain reaction (PCR) TaqPath COVID-19 Combo Kit…
Hologicﾒs COVID-19 tests detected Omicron variant
On Nov. 29, 2021, Hologic announced that its three SARS-CoV-2 tests all detected the recently emerged Omicron variant…
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Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics provided update on results from MOVe-OUT study of Molnupiravir in adults with COVID-19
On Nov. 26, 2021, Merck provided an update on the MOVe-OUT study of molnupiravir, an investigational oral antiviral…
WHO announced classification of Omicron (B.1.1.529): SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern
On Nov. 26, 2021, the World Health Organization announced that the Technical Advisory Group on SARS-CoV-2 Virus Evolution…
Pfizer and BioNTech received positive CHMP opinion for COMIRNATYﾮ in children 5 to under 12 years of age in the EU
On Nov. 25, 2021, Pfizer and BioNTech announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP)…
Novavax filed for interim authorization of COVID-19 vaccine in singapore
On Nov. 24, 2021, Novavax announced its submission to the Singapore Health Sciences Authority for interim authorization of…
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine fully approved by Health Canada to prevent COVID-19 in ages 18 years and older
On Nov. 24, 2021, Johnson & Johnson announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had issued Emergency…
WHO and Medicines Patent Pool announced first transparent, global, non-exclusive licence for COVID-19 technology
On Nov. 23, 2021, the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Technology Access Pool and the Medicines Patent Pool finalized…
Oxitec successfully concluded mosquito releases in landmark Florida Keys pilot program
On Nov. 23, 2021, Oxitec announced the successful completion of the mosquito release phase of its landmark project…
Tonix Pharmaceuticals announced publication of paper on antiviral SARS-CoV-2 inhibitor, TNX-3500, in JCI Insight
On Nov. 22, 2021, Tonix Pharmaceuticals announced the publication of ﾓSangivamycin is highly effective against SARS-CoV-2 in vitro…
Follow-up data from phase 3 trial of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine supported safety and high efficacy in adolescents 12 through 15 years of age
On Nov. 22, 2021, Pfizer announced topline results from a longer-term analysis of the safety and efficacy of…
FDA authorized InBios COVID-19 over-the-counter antigen test
On Nov. 22, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized another over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 antigen test. The…
India completed national introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
On Nov. 21, 2021, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, announced that India has completed the national introduction of pneumococcal…
FDA announced FDA authorization of Moderna’s booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. for adults 18 years and older
On Nov. 19, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it had extended the emergency…
Pfizer and BioNTech received expanded U.S. FDA EUA of COVID-19 vaccine booster to include individuals 18 and older
On Nov. 19, 2021, Pfizer and BioNTech announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had expanded…
Pfizer provided U.S. Government with 10 million treatment courses of oral antiviral candidate to help combat COVID-19
On Nov. 18, 2021, Pfizer announced an agreement with the U.S. government to supply 10 million treatment courses…
CureVac published in Nature preclinical data of second-generation COVID-19 candidate
On Nov. 18, 2021, CureVac announced the online publication of the extended preclinical study of the second-generation vaccine…
Novavax and Serum Institute of India received Emergency Use Authorization for COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines
On Nov. 17, 2021, Novavax and and Serum Institute of India announced that the Philippine Food and Drug…
Novavax confirmed European Medicines Agencyreview of COVID-19 vaccine filing for Conditional Marketing Authorization
On Nov. 17, 2021, Novavax announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) had begun its evaluation of an…
Zosano Pharma announced successful formulation of COVID-19 vaccine candidate on its microneedle patch system
On Nov. 17, 2021, Zosano Pharma announced that the Philippine Food and Drug Administration had granted emergency use…
PNNL-led study delivered road map of lung development
On Nov. 17, 2021, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) announced researchers had compiled the most comprehensive road map…
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GSK and Vir Biotechnology announced U.S. government agreements to purchase sotrovimab, a COVID-19 treatment
On Nov. 17, 2021, GlaxoSmithKline and Vir Biotechnology announced U.S. government contracts totalling approximately $1 billion (USD) to…