Tight supply creates reluctance over federal vaccine sites The Biden administration's plan to open 100 vaccination sites by the end of the month was initially embraced by governors and health officials, who considered it a much needed lifeline to get more Americans inoculated against ... Feb 13, 2021 0 3
As new variants spread in France, some want a 3rd lockdown New virus variants are spreading fast in multiple regions of France, causing local authorities to order tougher mask rules and a curfew crackdown around the English Channel coast, and prompting growing calls for a new lockdown ... Feb 13, 2021 0 6
Immunotherapy—targeted drug combination improves survival in advanced kidney cancer Patients with advanced kidney cancer, who received a targeted drug combined with a checkpoint-blocker immunotherapy agent had longer survival than patients treated with the standard targeted drug, said an investigator from ... Feb 13, 2021 0 5
Cabozantinib most effective treatment for metastatic papillary kidney cancer In a SWOG Cancer Research Network trial that put three targeted drugs to the test, the small molecule inhibitor cabozantinib was found most effective in treating patients with metastatic papillary kidney cancer—findings ... Feb 13, 2021 0 3
Europe's virus death toll passes 800,000 More than 800,00 people have died from the coronavirus across Europe since the pandemic began in December 2019, according to an AFP tally Saturday based on official sources. Feb 13, 2021 1 5
WHO experts want 'more data' from China on possible early Covid cases WHO experts told AFP in an interview Saturday they had not received access to enough raw data while in China probing the pandemic's origins, saying more was needed to detect possible early COVID cases. Feb 13, 2021 0 34
Hope and frustration as US steps up pharmacy vaccinations For some, it represents the chance to be reunited with grandchildren. For others, the first step on the long journey back to normal, knowing they'll soon be protected against COVID-19. Feb 13, 2021 0 4
Moderna wants to pack 50% more Covid vaccine per vial US biotech firm Moderna said Friday it was seeking clearance with regulators around the world to put 50 percent more coronavirus vaccine into each of its vials as a way to quickly boost current supply levels. Feb 13, 2021 0 4
Iran's Rouhani warns of virus 'fourth wave' Iran's President Hassan Rouhani warned Saturday of a COVID-19 "fourth wave" as cases rise in certain areas of the Middle Eastern country hardest hit by the pandemic. Feb 13, 2021 0 6
Biden administration to undo Medicaid work requirements The Biden administration is moving to roll back Medicaid work requirements in its latest effort to undo a controversial Trump-era policy. Feb 13, 2021 0 4