BD unveiled Nebraska-based manufacturing capacity to support U.S. vaccination agility and preparedness
On Oct. 7, 2021, BD (Becton, Dickinson) announced it had strengthened the U.S. government’s access to safety injection…
EUROIMMUN anti-SARS-CoV-2 S1 curve ELISA received FDA Emergency Use Authorization
On Oct. 5, 2021, PerkinElmer announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had provided Emergency Use Authorization…
Labcorp received EUA for at home collection kit for combined COVID-19 and flu detection
On Oct. 1, 2021, LabCorp announced that it had received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food…
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COVID-19 vaccinated vs. non-vaccinated
This cartoon illustrates the various issues facing individuals across the U.S. who are vaccinated against COVID-19 verus those…
OraSure received $13.6 million from BARDA to support InteliSwab COVID-19 rapid test 510(k) Clearance and CLIA Waiver
On Sept. 23, 2021, OraSure Technologies and the Biomedical Advanced Research Development Authority (BARDA) announced up to $13.6…
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Zoo Atlanta reported nine western lowland gorillas tested positive for COVID-19
On Sept. 17, 2021, Zoo Atlanta reported that of the 20 gorillas at the Zoo, 18 showed clinical…
US Department of Defense awarded $647 million in contracts for over-the-counter COVID-19 test kits
On Sept. 17, 2021, the U.S. Department of Defense in coordination with the Department of Health and Human…
InBios received FDA EUA for COVID-19 IgG antibody rapid test
On Sept. 15, 2021, InBios announced that it had received Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. Food and…
Atlanta Zoo’s western lowland gorillas tested presumptive positive for COVID-19
On Sept. 10, 2021, Zoo Atlanta reported that it had received presumptive positive test results indicating that members…
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NIH study illuminated origins of lung cancer in never smokers
On Sept. 6, 2021, a genomic analysis of lung cancer in people with no history of smoking has…
U.S. Department of Defense announced $194.5 million in industrial base expansion contract awards
On Aug. 31, 2021, the U.S. Department of Defense in coordination with the Department of Health and Human…
Spacestation astronauts successfully demonstrated DNA repair in space using CRISPR technology
On Aug. 27, 2021, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space station astronauts successfully demonstrated DNA repair in…
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Study confirmed virus variants reduce protection against COVID-19
On Aug. 26, 2021, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced a laboratory study from found that blood…
BD received EUA for first at-home COVID-19 test to use smartphone to interpret, deliver results
On Aug. 25, 2021, BD (Becton, Dickinson) announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had issued an…
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Vaccines still effective against Delta variant of concern, says Oxford-led study of the COVID-19 Infections Survey
On Aug. 19, 2021, the University of Oxford reported that obtaining two vaccine doses remained the most effective…
Innovation Pharmaceuticals’ phase 2 clinical trial of Brilacidin for COVID-19 trial database under review in preparation for lock
On Aug. 12, 2021, Innovation Pharma released information regarding the status of its randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2…
BD and CerTest Biotec announced CE Mark for molecular test to detect, identify certain SARS-CoV-2 variants
On Aug. 6, 2021, BD (Becton, Dickinson) and CerTest Biotec announced the CE mark for a molecular test…
Illumina donated US $1 Million in sequencing capabilities for COVID-19 genomic surveillance in India
On Aug. 3, 2021, Illumina announced it had donated US $1 million in sequencing capabilities to the Molecular…
Vaxart reported boosting immune responses in subjects previously vaccinated by a Vaxart vaccine
On Jul. 29, 2021, Vaxart announced that it has shown for the first time in clinical trials that…
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The COVID-19 Vaccine
Cast of Characters: Donald Trump, President | Mike Pence, Vice President | Anthony S. Fauci, MD, Director, National…
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COVID-19 vacation Destinations
Planning a Summer vacation? Where to go? How about going to one of those large events with tens…
Rapid decrease in lung cancer and melanoma deaths lead overall continued decline in cancer death rate
On Jul. 8, 2021, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reported that the overall cancer death rates continue…
NIH-funded screening study builds case for frequent COVID-19 antigen testing
On Jun. 30, 2021, the National Institutes of Health announced a highly anticipated study that compared rapid antigen…
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COVID-19 PPE distribution
Cast of Characters: Jay Inslee, Governor, Washington | Gavin Newsom, Governor, California | Doug Ducey, Governor, Arizona |…
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RECOVERY trial found aspirin does not improve survival for patients hospitalised with COVID-19
On Jun. 8, 2021, the University of Oxford announced that the RECOVERY trial found aspirin does not improve…
Twist Bioscience began shipping of synthetic RNA controls for Kappa (B.1.617.1) SARS-CoV-2 variants
On Jun. 8, 2021, Twist Bioscience announced that it had started shipping its synthetic RNA reference controls for…
Sanofi and Parkinson’s Foundation collaborated to advance availability of free genetic testing and counseling for people with Parkinson’s disease
On Jun. 1, 2021, Sanofi announced that Vaxelis (Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis, Inactivated Poliovirus, Haemophilus…
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FDA approved LUMAKRAS for patients with KRAS G12C-mutated locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer
On May 28, 2021, Amgen announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved LUMAKRAS (sotorasib)…
NIAID scientists found that Salmonella use intestinal epithelial cells to colonize the gut
On May 26, 2021, National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists reported that the immune system’s attempt to eliminate…
Health Canada approved Quidel’s Sofia’ SARS antigen FIA test for screening asymptomatic populations
On May 24, 2021, Quidel announced that its Sofia’ SARS Antigen FIA was the first rapid antigen test…