The Rundown: Top headlines today: Feb 1, 2021
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By the Numbers: Pfizer’s $15 billion payday
Drugmaker Pfizer expects $15 billion in revenue from its COVID-19 vaccine in 2021 and said it can produce 2 billion doses this year, including 200 million doses for the U.S.…
More than 7,000 vaccinated health care workers attend Super Bowl LV
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases is at its lowest since November, according to The COVID Tracking Project. source
Battle of the Super Bowl ads
Brands like Pepsi and Coca-Cola opted out of running commercials during the Super Bowl this year. source
Grim milestone: 500,000 virus deaths in US | WNT
The pandemic death toll has surpassed the number of fatalities in the Civil War, according to the latest data released from John Hopkins University. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD…
By the Numbers: Children’s mental health crisis during pandemic
Children’s mental health emergencies have spiked during the pandemic as isolation, depression and anxiety deepens for many. source
Nursing home residents get 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
West Virginia nursing home residents said they are excited to be able to see their family again. source
The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine could be authorized by Friday
The Food and Drug Administration re-established the Johnson & Johnson vaccine’s 85% efficacy as it nears the approval of the one-dose vaccine. source
160 CEOs write to lawmakers urging them to pass Biden’s COVID relief plan
Plus, former President Donald Trump is expected to push false claims during his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference this weekend. source
Gov. Andrew Cuomo accused of undercounting nursing home deaths
After a high approval rating over the summer, the New York governor is now defending himself and is refusing to apologize. source