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CDC Finds Coronavirus and Other Infectious Agents in Unlicensed California Lab
After several months of investigation, local and federal authorities—including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—announced this week that they have detected infectious agents like coronavirus, HIV, and hepatitis in a Fresno warehouse. The warehouse was reportedly home to lab mice, medical waste, and hazardous materials, according to NBC News, and the warehouse was referred…
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Moderna Asks FDA to Approve Fourth COVID-19 Vaccine Dose for 18+
Moderna has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve a fourth dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for use in adults 18 years old and over, according to a press release from the pharmaceutical company late Thursday. Pfizer and BioNTech sought similar approval on Tuesday but its fourth dose would only be available to…
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Facebook Expands Its Policies Against Covid-19 Vaccine Misinformation to Include Kids
In a rare preemptive move to crack down on misinformation before it goes viral, Meta, the tech giant formerly known as Facebook, is partnering with the Centres for Disease Control and Prevent and the World Health Organisation to take down harmful content related to the coronavirus vaccine and its effects on children. The announcement coincided…
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Third Moderna Shot Boosts Transplant Recipients’ Immune Response, Canadian Trial Finds
A randomised clinical trial in Canada has found that three doses of the Moderna vaccine are effective at boosting organ transplant recipients’ immune response to the coronavirus, suggesting they would be better protected from illness and infection. The finding could result in the expedited approval of third jabs for this vulnerable population.