Merck’s New Antiviral Found to Cut Risk of COVID Hospitalization, Death
“Antiviral treatments that can be taken at home to keep people with COVID-19 out of the hospital are critically needed.” – Wendy Holman, Ridgeback Biotherapeutics CEO On Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, drug manufacturer Merck and...
Read MoreCDC Reports That a Salmonella Outbreak Has Been Detected in 25 States
A recent salmonella outbreak has infected 127 people across 25 states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating an outbreak of the strain Salmonella Oranienburg, but health officials have not yet determined what’s...
Read MoreFDA Authorizes Pfizer Booster Shot for High Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The authorization allows the use of a single booster shot for certain populations, provided the booster is...
Read MorePresident Biden to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccine for Federal Employees and Large Employers
On Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, President Joe Biden signed executive orders requiring federal workers and contractors to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Biden also directed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to draft a new...
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