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…
Hologicï¾’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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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 COMIRNATYï¾® 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 had issued Emergency Use…
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…
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…
EU to donate more than 70 million doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to COVAX to fight COVID-19 pandemic in low income countries
On Nov. 16, 2021, an agreement was announced that enabled the European Union and European Economic Area countries…
Illumina and Genetic Alliance Launch $120 million globa initiative to increase equity and improve outcomes for families impacted by genetic disease
On Nov. 16, 2021, Illumina and Genetic Alliance announced the creation of the iHopeï¾™ Genetic Health program aimed…
Oxford / AstraZeneca vaccine reached two billion dose milestone
On Nov. 16, 2021, the University of Oxfordï¾’s and AstraZeneca announced that two billion doses of the ChAdOx1…
Novavax announced submission of Biologics License Application in South Korea for approval of NVX-CoV2373
On Nov. 15, 2021, Novavax and SK bioscience announced submission of a Biologics License Application (BLA) for Novavax’…
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…
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…