EC expanded indication for Veklury (Remdesivir) for treatment of adults not on supplemental oxygen and high risk for COVID-19 progression
On Oct. 21, 2021, Gilead Sciences announced that the European Commission (EC) had approved a variation to the…
USDA confirmed COVID-19 in a Canada lynx at a Pennsylvania zoo
On Dec. 21, 2021, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories announced confirmation of…
Oragenics extended collaboration with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to develop vaccine against Omicron variant
On Dec. 20, 2021, Oragenics announced it had extended a licensing and collaboration agreement with the National Research…
NIH scientists urged pursuit of universal coronavirus vaccine
On Dec. 16, 2021, NIH scientists announced that to counter future coronavirus outbreaks, the global scientific and medical…
Merck and Ridgeback published phase 3 study of Molnupiravir, investigational oral antiviral COVID-19 treatment, in NEJM
On Dec. 16, 2021, Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics announced the New England Journal of Medicine had published findings…
Twist Bioscience began shipping synthetic RNA positive controls for Omicron (B.1.1.529/BA.1) SARS-CoV-2 variant for Development of Accurate Diagnostic Tests
On Dec. 15, 2021, Twist Bioscience announced that synthetic RNA positive controls were available for the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron…
Johnson & Johnson announced positive CHMP opinion for a booster shot of its COVID-19 vaccine
On Dec. 15, 2021, Johnson & Johnson announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP)…
NRx Pharma announced new, favorable safety report for ZYESAMIﾮ (aviptadil) in NIH sponsored ACTIV-3b critical care study in patients with COVID-19
On Dec. 14, 2021, NRx Pharmaceuticals provided a new safety update on ZYESAMIﾮ (aviptadil), which was being tested…
HHS released $9 billion in provider relief fund payments to support health care providers affected by COVID-19 Pandemic
On Dec. 12, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the distribution of approximately…
Military Health System marked 1-year anniversary for COVID vaccinations
One year ago, on Dec. 14, 2020, the Military Health System began administering the first COVID-19 vaccine shots….
CEPI partnered with Affinivax to develop a novel COVID-19 vaccine to target variants
On Dec. 13, 2021, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, and Affinivax announced a partnership to advance the…
Vaccines shown to induce lower levels of neutralising antibodies against Omicron coronavirus variant
On Dec. 13, 2021, researchers from the University of Oxford analysed the impact of the Omicron COVID-19 variant…
Pfizer and BioNTech received U.S. FDA EUA of COVID-19 vaccine booster for individuals 16 years and older
On Dec. 9, 2021, Pfizer and BioNTech announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had expanded…
FDA authorized long-acting monoclonal antibodies for pre-exposure prevention of COVID-19 in certain individuals
On Dec. 8, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for AstraZenecaﾒs Evusheld…
CDC launched two global networks, awarded $22 million to combat antimicrobial resistance and infectious diseases
On Dec. 7, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it had awarded $22 million…
Arbutus Biopharma, X-Chem and Proteros biostructures achieved first milestone under COVID-19 discovery research
On Dec. 7, 2021, Arbutus Biopharma, X-Chem, and Proteros announced that Arbutus had identified several molecules that inhibit…
CHMP recommended EU approval of Actemra/RoActemra to treat patients with severe COVID-19
On Dec. 6, 2021, Roche announced that the European Medicines Agencyﾒs Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use…
WHO advised against use of convalescent plasma for covid-19
On Dec. 6, 2021, the World Health Organization Guideline Development Group of international experts announced in the BMJ…
USAID announced Initiative for Global Vaccine Access to accelerate vaccine access and delivery around the world
On Dec. 6, 2021, the USAID announced the foundation of a new whole-of-government effort, the Initiative for Global…
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster showed substantial increase in antibody and T-cell responses
On Dec. 5, 2021, Johnson & Johnson announced preliminary results from an independent study, including a subset of…
Genomics England sets out vision for newborn genomes research pilot
On Dec. 3, 2021, Genomics England has announced its vision for a pilot research project to examine the…
Gavi approved malaria vaccine programme funding
On Dec. 3, 2021, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, approved a new malaria vaccination programme to support the introduction,…
Roche announced additional testing options to differentiate mutations in the Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant
On Dec. 3, 2021, Roche and TIB Molbiol announced they had added three additional Research Use Only test…
NIH scientists discovered new B cell that tempers autoimmunity
On Dec. 2, 2021, researchers at the National Eye Institute (NEI) announced they had identified, isolated, and characterized…
Resilience and Harvard University announced five-year R&D alliance to incubate new technologies
On Dec. 2, 2021, National Resilience and Harvard University announed they had established a five-year research and development…
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…
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…
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The COVID-19 Roller Coaster is a wild ride, strap yourself in and hold on… Cast of Characters: Senator…
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…