The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are deliberating the potential recommendation of another COVID booster shot this spring, primarily targeting individuals vulnerable to severe illness. An advisory panel is set to convene on February 28 to discuss and vote on this matter, with a focus on the safety and efficacy of booster […]
Hospitals in the United States, particularly in New York City, have reissued mask mandates in response to a notable surge in COVID-19 cases. Prompted by a 33.2 percent increase in hospital admissions in specific areas like Suffolk and Nassau counties, health officials are taking decisive action to safeguard patients and healthcare workers. Driven by the […]
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Professors Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman, two pioneering scientists whose groundbreaking work laid the foundation for the mRNA Covid vaccines. This prestigious recognition highlights the transformative impact of their research in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. A Paradigm Shift in Vaccine […]