Vaccination

Novavax asks EU drug regulator to OK its COVID vaccine

The European Union's drug regulator said it received an application from Novavax to authorize the American biotechnology company's coronavirus vaccine, a request that could significantly boost the continent's vaccine supplies ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

WHO: Coronavirus cases declining everywhere except Europe

The World Health Organization reported Wednesday that coronavirus deaths rose by 10% in Europe in the past week, making it the only world region where both COVID-19 cases and deaths are steadily increasing. It was the sixth ...

Vaccination

Covaxin approval requested in US for ages 2-18

US company Ocugen announced Friday that it had asked authorities for emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin, which was developed in India, for ages 2 to 18.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Russia marks another daily coronavirus death high

Russia hit another record for daily COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday as authorities across the country moved to keep most people off work in line with a Kremlin order aimed at stemming the spread.

Medications

Merck strikes deal for global access to COVID drug

US drugmaker Merck & Co. on Wednesday announced a deal that could see generic versions of its COVID-19 medication widely distributed in poorer countries, in a first during the pandemic.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Pandemic 'far from finished': WHO

The COVID-19 crisis is far from over, the World Health Organization's emergency committee said Tuesday as it called for research into next-generation vaccines for long-term control of the pandemic.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Russia marks another record number of daily COVID-19 cases

Russia reported another daily record of confirmed coronavirus cases Monday as a surge in infections has prompted the Kremlin to tell most people to stay away from work starting later this week.

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