The Biovac Institute in Cape Town will produce the vaccine for distribution across Africa
Prior Statin Use Linked to Reduced Risk for Death in COVID-19
Risk for death significantly reduced with prior statin and/or antihypertensive use among those with history of CVD and/or hypertension
More Than 1 Million Children Orphaned From COVID-19
1,134,000 children experienced death of a primary caregiver globally from March 1, 2020, to April 30, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Effectively Cuts Infection in Pregnant Women
Findings based on large study of 15,000 Israeli women
Less Than Half of Children With Mental Disorders Receive Services
One in eight children have mental disorders at any given time, but only 44.2 percent have received any services for these conditions
More Than One-Quarter of Eligible Teens Have Received COVID-19 Shot
Obtaining more information about teen vaccine safety and efficacy, school vaccine requirement would increase vaccination intentions
Canada to Welcome Fully Vaccinated Americans in August
Canada’s 14-day quarantine requirement will be waived for people who are residing in the United States and are fully vaccinated
Federal Court Backs COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate at Indiana University
Ruling judge said students’ right in refusing unwarranted medical treatment must be weighed against the state’s greater interest
AAP Advises All School Children, Staff Should Continue to Wear Masks
Guidance runs counter to recommendations released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention earlier this month
U.S. Issues Toughest Travel Alert for Britain as COVID-19 Cases There Climb
Britain is now reporting a seven-day average of roughly 45,000 daily new cases