FedEx, UPS teaming up to deliver COVID-19
Major shipping companies are combining forces to ensure a safe and timely delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine across the country once the FDA issues a formal approval. source
FDA grants authorization to Pfizer coronavirus vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration approved an emergency use authorization order for the Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. source
Pfizer prepares to ship 2.9M COVID-19 vaccine doses across US
The company has been holding mock scenarios, test runs and test shipments to all 50 states since March, to be ready once the FDA authorizes the vaccine. source
New concerns as COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record high
In California, with ICU beds at a record low, one hospital turned its parking garage into a makeshift unit. source
Desperate for treatments, Trump administration initiates Operation Warp Speed: Part 3
US government program provides resources to vaccine developers to accelerate the vaccine’s development and distribution. Meanwhile, another treatment is approved then revoked over potential dangers. source
As COVID-19 enters public awareness, scientists mobilize on vaccine: Part 1
Before the first COVID-19 case reaches the U.S. in January, scientists worldwide are already getting to work developing a vaccine using existing technology and a genetic blueprint of the novel…
COVID-19 vaccine developers begin clinical trials as US enters lockdown: Part 2
Amid rising COVID-19 cases and deaths, pharmaceutical companies are able to act fast on a COVID-19 vaccine by pivoting vaccine technologies that have already been used or are in development.…
Coronavirus and kids
Dr. John Brownstein explains the rare inflammatory syndrome affecting kids and when we can expect vaccine approval for children. source
Biden takes 1st military action in office l On Location
The United States conducted a military airstrike in eastern Syria by order of the president Thursday night, targeting Iranian-backed militias in retaliation for a recent rocket strike in northern Iraq…
Johnson & Johnson vaccine effective against COVID-19 variants l GMA
New data shows that the single-dose inoculation, which could get FDA emergency use authorization by Friday night, may be 100% effective at preventing hospitalization and death from the virus. LEARN…