A recent study led by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Public Health shows that the virus that causes COVID-19 is getting better at traveling through the air.
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The first mRNA-based HIV vaccine is about to start human trials
Two of Moderna’s mRNA-based HIV vaccines could start human trials this week, according to a new posting in the National Institutes of Health’s clinical trial registry. The Phase I study would test the vaccines’ safety, as well as collect basic data on whether they’re inducing any kind of immunity, but would still need to go through Phases II and III to see how effective they might be.
1 in 3 COVID-19 Cases Nationwide Over Past Week Occurred in Florida and Texas
COVID-19 cases are surging as the Delta variant takes over as the dominant strain, with unvaccinated individuals getting hit the hardest.
Nurse in Italy Accidentally Injects Woman With 6 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine
U.S. Announces Support for Waiving Vaccine Patent Protections, Stocks Plunge
The White House has announced it is supporting waiving intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines in an effort to expand access to vaccines worldwide.
What is dry ice and why is it suddenly so important?
You’ve probably heard of dry ice before — or maybe even made someyourself. But lately, dry ice has become a focal point in the news, due to its unique ability to help keep things very cold in transit without the same melted mess as regular ice. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine must be stored at a temperature of -94 degrees Fahrenheit (-70 degrees Celsius), and dry ice will play a crucial role in maintaining the correct temperature as the vaccine travels for distribution. In the United States, there are currently 14.8 million reported cases of COVID-19 and over 282,000 deaths, with the numbers expected to continue to climb during the holiday season amid record-high hospitalizations.
Only Half of Americans Say They’ll Get Vaccinated for Covid-19, According to New Poll
Only about half of Americans say that they’d like to get vaccinated for the new coronavirus if or when a vaccine becomes available, according to a new poll from the Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The poll, which was conducted between May 14-18, is a troubling sign that Americans may not be able to achieve herd immunity through vaccination. Continue reading Only Half of Americans Say They’ll Get Vaccinated for Covid-19, According to New Poll
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