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Russian authorities told CNN they are working on an August 10 or earlier date for approval of the vaccine, which has been created by the Moscow-based Gamaleya Institute. It will be approved for public use, and front-line healthcare workers will receive it first, they said. “This is a Sputnik moment,” …

Three Los Angeles food providers, including McDonald’s largest provider, are forced to shut down due to the COVID-19 outbreaks that have resulted in 140 positively performing employees. Companies forced to close include McDonald’s Golden State Foods Corp supplier in the industry, S&S Foods in Azusa and a Mission Foods facility …

Enlarge / / Hand sanitizer applied to a person’s hand. The Food and Drug Administration is renewing warnings this week about dangerous hand sanitizers as it continues to find products that contain toxic methanol, a poisonous alcohol that can cause systemic effects, blindness and death. The agency’s growing “don’t use …

At least 27 states reported finding mysterious shipments of seeds from China. The USDA warned people Tuesday against planting potentially invasive or harmful specimens. A scientist told The New York Times that, in addition to invasive species, the seeds may contain pathogens or insects. Visit the Business Insider home page …