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…
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…
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…
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…
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 ‘Sangivamycin is highly effective against SARS-CoV-2 in vitro…
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…
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…
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…
Imported Monkeypox case reported in Maryland
On Nov. 17, 2021, scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced they were collaborating…
Pfizer and MPP announced agreement for COVID-19 oral antiviral treatment candidate to expand access in low- and middle-income countries
On Nov. 16, 2021, Pfizer and the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP), a United Nations-backed public health organization working…
Oxford / AstraZeneca vaccine reached two billion dose milestone
On Nov. 16, 2021, the University of Oxfordﾒs and AstraZeneca announced that two billion doses of the ChAdOx1…
Long-term study of children with COVID-19 began
On Nov. 15, 2021, a large, long-term study of the impacts of COVID-19 on children announced it had…
Oxford vaccine reached two billion dose milestone
On Nov. 15, 2021, AstraZeneca reported that 2 billion doses of the COVID-19 vaccine had been released for…
Primary endpoint met in COMET-TAIL Phase III trial evaluating intramuscular administration of sotrovimab for early treatment of COVID-19
On Nov. 12, 2021, GlaxoSmithKline and Vir Biotechnology announced headline data from the randomised, multi-centre, open-label COMET-TAIL Phase…
Lincoln Children’s Zoo announced the deaths of three snow leopards due to COVID-19
On Nov. 12, 2021, Lincoln Children’s Zoo announced on Facebook that their three snow leopards: Ranney, Everest and…
Regeneron antibody cocktail approved by European Commission to treat and prevent COVID-19
On Nov. 12, 2021, Regeneron announced that the European Commission (EC) had approved the casirivimab and imdevimab antibody…
Innovation Pharmaceuticals conducted full data analysis of phase 2 brilacidin COVID-19 trial results to support inclusion in Government-sponsored trials
On Nov. 12, 2021, Innovation Pharma announced the Company was conducting full data analysis of the Phase 2…
Leading Generic Drug Makers Unite to Pledge Capacity for Developing and Delivering Affordable COVID-19 Interventions as Pandemic Intensifies
On Sept. 21, 2021, the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) announced that it had signed a licence agreement with…
University of Oxford’s Ebola vaccine began human trials
On Nov. 11, 2021, the University of Oxford began recruiting for a Phase I trial to test an…
Zipline, Pfizer and BioNTech paved way for automated, on-demand delivery of first mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in Ghana
On Nov. 11, 2021, Zipline, Pfizer and BioNTech announced that Zipline had successfully completed the first long-range drone…
CHMP recommends EU approval of Ronapreve to treat non-hospitalised COVID-19 patients and for prophylaxis of the disease
On Nov. 11, 2021, Roche announced that the European Medicines Agencyﾒs (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human…
Innovation Pharmaceuticals announced topline results from phase 2 clinical trial of brilacidin for COVID-19
On Nov. 11, 2021, Innovation Pharma reported topline results from the Companyﾒs Phase 2 clinical trial of Brilacidin…
Biden Administration invested $650 million in rapid diagnostic testing into increase access to tests
On Nov. 10, 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that it was increasing access to COVID-19 testing for Americans…
Politicization and COVID-19 vaccine resistance in the U.S. widened during pandemic
On Nov. 10, 2021, a study by researchers at Georgia State University showed that the politicization of science…
Meridian Bioscience received FDA Emergency Use Authorization for Revogeneﾮ SARS-CoV-2 molecular assay
On Nov. 10, 2021, Meridian Bioscience announced that their Revogeneﾮ SARS-CoV-2 assay was granted Emergency Use Authorization by…
Swedish announced transformational $20 million gift from late philanthropist Paul G. Allen
On Nov. 9, 2021, Swedish announced a $20 million personal bequest from the late philanthropist Paul G. Allen,…
Howard Hughes Medical Institute’ Codetta Program deciphered genetic code in 250,000 genomes
On Nov. 9, 2021, Howard Hughes Medical Institute announced a program, named Codetta, that can read the genome…
FDA authorized additional indication for BinaxNOW COVID-19 over-the-counter antigen test
On Nov. 8, 2021, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reissued the emergency use authorization (EUA) for…