Top news of the week: 06.09.2022.
Livzon Pharma's COVID-19 vaccine gets emergency use approval in China
China's Livzon Pharmaceutical Group Inc's (Livzon) protein-based COVID-19 vaccine has obtained emergency use authorisation as a booster from the Chinese medical products regulator, the ...
EU regulator backs two Omicron-adapted COVID boosters
The European Union's drug regulator on Thursday backed two separate COVID-19 vaccine boosters updated to target the Omicron variant, ahead of an anticipated rise in infections this winter.
CanSino's inhaled COVID-19 vaccine gets emergency use approval in China
China's CanSino Biologics Inc said on Sunday that its recently developed COVID-19 vaccine has been approved by the country's drug regulator for emergency use as a booster, potentially ...
analysis: After COVID-19, these are the five virus families that could cause the next pandemic, according to the experts
The CSIRO has delivered a comprehensive report on how we should prepare for future pandemics, including naming five virus families to watch. We asked leading experts about the diseases they ...
CDC recommends updated Covid-19 boosters
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday recommended the use of updated Covid-19 vaccines, following an advisory panel's vote in favor earlier in the day.
Volvo Cars to close China plant due coronavirus restrictions
Sweden's Volvo Cars will temporarily close its plant in the Chinese city of Chengdu due to local coronavirus restrictions, a company spokesperson said on Thursday.
Hong Kong leader proposes 'reverse quarantine' for China travel
Hong Kong hopes to introduce "reverse quarantine" for people going to mainland China as the financial hub seeks to open up to the neigbouring technology city of Shenzhen after months of ...
Oil falls on greater supply, lower China demand
Oil prices fell in early Asian trade on Thursday, led lower by increased supply and worries that the global economy could slow further with renewed restrictions to curb COVID-19 in China.