NEW YORK (Reuters) – US binds payments for COVID-19 faxes to timing miles for production and approval, according to public documents and an official from the Trump administration, putting pressure on drugmakers including Moderna Inc (MRNA.O) to meet ambitious goals. FILE PHOTO: A sign marks the headquarters of Moderna Therapeutics, …
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In challenge studies, researchers give research studies an experimental vaccine and then intentionally expose it to coronavirus to see if the vaccine works. Since such experiments pose risks, many scientists are opposed to its use. Fauci, director of the NIAID, described this approach as a “Plan D” – and the …
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But this international crisis continues, and Americans are having trouble adjusting to the tensions of our new reality. New psychological data taken during the pandemic shows the nation’s mental health is enduring, according to data reported this week as part of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity …
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WASHINGTON – President Trump will be seen every day of the Republican National Convention, officials involved in planning it, a departure from previous nominating events when candidates were exhibited last night. Mr. Trump will accept the nomination on the last night of the four-day convention during a prime-time speech on …
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iStockphoto / Canberk Sezer Have you ever had dense brushes with the novel coronavirus? For anyone reading here who has already contracted the virus, this is not necessarily for you. I’m talking about people like myself who spent 6+ hours in very close proximity (a house) with someone who started …
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