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AstraZeneca' says its antibody cocktail helps prevent COVID-19 for at least 6 months

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2021-11-18 12:58

AstraZeneca's antibody cocktail helps prevent COVID-19 for at least 6 months AstraZeneca on Thursday cemented its lead in bringing a preventative COVID-19 shot to market, saying its antibody cocktail offered 83% protection over six months, providing another possible weapon in the fight against the pandemic. Pushkala Aripaka,Ludwig Burger Reuters

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Sweden’s pandemic response faulted as too slow, unprepared

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2021-10-29 11:13

Sweden's pandemic response faulted as too slow, unprepared COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Sweden’s response to the spread of coronavirus was too slow and its preparations to handle a pandemic were insufficient, a stinging official report concluded Friday. The Scandinavian country has stood out among European nations for its comparatively hands-off response to the pandemic, emphasizing individual responsibility and choices instead of mandated government health measures. AP NEWS

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Overview: Pandemic developments in Europe, Asia, Australia

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2021-10-27 10:15

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Reuters Reuters

Cases surge in eastern Europe

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EU starts real-time review of AstraZeneca COVID-19 antibody cocktail

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2021-10-14 11:02

EU starts real-time review of AstraZeneca COVID-19 antibody cocktail Europe's drug regulator said on Thursday it had started a real-time review of AstraZeneca's antibody-based COVID-19 therapy, the first protective shot other than vaccines against coronavirus. Reuters Reuters

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AstraZeneca antibody cocktail study shows success treating COVID-19

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2021-10-11 11:41

AstraZeneca antibody cocktail study shows success treating COVID-19 AstraZeneca's antibody cocktail against COVID-19, which has proven to work as a preventative shot in the non-infected, was also shown to save lives and prevent severe disease when given as treatment within a week of first symptoms. Ludwig Burger,Yadarisa Shabong,Sachin Ravikumar Reuters

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Finland joins other Nordic nations in curbing Moderna shots for younger men

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2021-10-08 10:22

Finland joins other Nordic nations in curbing Moderna shots COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Finland has joined other Nordic countries in suspending or discouraging the use of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine in certain age groups because of an increased risk of heart inflammation, a rare side effect associated with the shot. AP NEWS

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Sweden pauses use of Moderna vaccine for those 30 and under

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2021-10-06 10:02

Sweden pauses use of Moderna COVID vaccine for younger age groups Sweden will pause the use of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for people born 1991 and later after reports of possible rare side effects, such as myocarditis, the Swedish health agency said on Wednesday. Reuters Reuters

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AstraZeneca seeks U.S. FDA authorisation of drug to prevent COVID-19

Submitted by mike kraft on Tue, 2021-10-05 10:04

AstraZeneca seeks U.S. authorisation of drug to prevent COVID-19 AstraZeneca has requested emergency use authorisation from U.S. regulators for its new treatment to prevent COVID-19 for people who respond poorly to vaccines because of a weakened immune system. Ludwig Burger,Sachin Ravikumar Reuters

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EU and AstraZeneca settle vaccine supply dispute, ending legal battle

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2021-09-03 11:12

EU and AstraZeneca settle vaccine supply dispute - France 24 EU and AstraZeneca settle vaccine supply dispute France 24

The European Union and UK-based drugs giant AstraZeneca settled their dispute over a shortfall in coronavirus vaccine supplies on Friday, agreeing an extended delivery schedule.

The European Commission went to court after the firm failed to deliver all of a promised 300 million doses by June 2021, but AstraZeneca will now have until the end of March next year to make up the number.

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The Swedish experience: After deciding not to lock down, its COVID-19 death rate is up to 10 times higher than its neighbors

Submitted by mike kraft on Sun, 2021-08-22 21:46

A year and a half after Sweden decided not to lock down, its COVID-19 death rate is up to 10 times higher than its neighbors Sweden may have seen fewer people die of COVID-19 had it implemented tighter lockdown rules or mask mandates. Aria Bendix YahooNews

Sweden decided not to implement a full-scale lockdown during the pandemic.
It now has up to 10 times as many COVID-19 deaths per capita as its Nordic neighbors.

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