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@NYTScience shared
On Apr 28, 2021
From starter cells to a finished vaccine: This is how Pfizer makes its Covid-19 vaccine https://t.co/LBsJe1S73H https://t.co/b0dwwEqIcu
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How Pfizer Makes Its Covid-19 Vaccine

How Pfizer Makes Its Covid-19 Vaccine

Behind the scenes from starter cells to a finished vaccine.

@WSJhealth shared
On Apr 29, 2021
RT @jonathanrockoff: Moderna aims to triple production of its Covid-19 vaccine next year to as much as three billion doses, as global demand surges for its shot, ⁦@Loftus⁩ reports https://t.co/uyBBPl870h
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Moderna to Boost Covid-19 Vaccine Production to Meet Rising Global Demand

Moderna to Boost Covid-19 Vaccine Production to Meet Rising Global Demand

The biotech company aims to triple production next year to as much as three billion doses, as countries seek supplies of its shot.

@WSJhealth shared
On May 2, 2021
RT @stefaniei: B.1.1.7 in America. The Covid-19 variant is better able to exploit lapses in mask wearing and social distancing, but health authorities say vaccinations are starting to slow down cases. https://t.co/NCu32p8LiV via @Brabbott42
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U.K. Covid-19 Variant’s Hold in U.S. Has Silver Lining: Vaccines Counter It

U.K. Covid-19 Variant’s Hold in U.S. Has Silver Lining: Vaccines Counter It

The highly contagious B.1.1.7 variant is making the pandemic harder to control. But authorized vaccines work well against it.

@WSJhealth shared
On Apr 27, 2021
RT @betswrites: The U.S. is preparing recommendations to the WHO for the second phase of a search for the source of the #Covid-19 pandemic. w/ @drewhinshaw https://t.co/iWuGxI9TUl via @WSJ
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U.S. Aims to Shape New Phase of WHO-Led Probe Into Origin of Covid-19

U.S. Aims to Shape New Phase of WHO-Led Probe Into Origin of Covid-19

The U.S. is expected to urge more testing of animals and humans as it moves to assert greater influence over the WHO-led search for the source of the Covid-19 pandemic.

@bbchealth shared
On May 1, 2021
Covid-19: NI keeps moving in right direction in fightback https://t.co/yK5LUmLtzs
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Covid-19: NI keeps moving in right direction in fightback

Covid-19: NI keeps moving in right direction in fightback

Close to one million people have been vaccinated and the death rate linked to the virus is low.

@EUPHActs shared
On May 4, 2021
RT @EP_BeatCancer: Impact of #COVID19 on cancer care ▶️ discover 8 key messages from @EP_BeatCancer survey 4⃣ EU must address shortages in medicines, equipment, medical staff by investing in 🇪🇺 production and pan-🇪🇺 educational programmes More: https://t.co/3lcE67navT #HealthUnion #EUCancerPlan https://t.co/92oC7Rk6mT
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COVID-19 Consultation

COVID-19 Consultation

Cancer care can't wait: the report with the results of the Beating Cancer Committee's survey on the Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer prevention, health services, cancer …

@bbchealth shared
On Apr 30, 2021
Covid-19: UK infections fall as clubbers return for trial https://t.co/ofwYymlwiG
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Covid-19: UK infections fall as clubbers return for trial

Covid-19: UK infections fall as clubbers return for trial

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday evening.

@bbchealth shared
On May 1, 2021
Covid-19: Campaign for St Paul's memorial to virus victims https://t.co/7UEePXqyfT
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Covid-19: Campaign for St Paul's memorial to virus victims

Covid-19: Campaign for St Paul's memorial to virus victims

It would see an online book of remembrance installed in a new structure at the cathedral.