Us Coronavirus Vaccine

• Biden expands COVID-19 vaccine stockpile as world struggles with shortages

  Biden’s purchasing strategy is facing criticism from nongovernmental organizations who have asked the White House to develop clear plans for sharing vaccine with the world.

  Health

  Mar 13, 2021
  
• Here’s a look at Biden’s $1.9T coronavirus stimulus, vaccine plan

  On Friday, Biden outlined a five-step approach to getting the vaccination to the American people, and to ensure that it is distributed equitably.

  Health

  Jan 15, 2021
  
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• U.S. FDA approves Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, with shipments to be sent next week

  The FDA had been expected to give its final approval to the vaccine on Saturday, after an advisory panel recommended Thursday to authorize the shot for emergency use.

  Health

  Dec 11, 2020
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• ‘Stupid’: Trump demands Biden apologize for challenging him on coronavirus vaccines

  Trailing in national opinion polls as the U.S. death toll from the virus approaches 190,000, Trump unleashed a broad attack against both the former vice president, his opponent in the Nov. 3 election, and Biden's running mate, U.S. Senator Kamala Harris.

  Politics

  Sep 7, 2020
• U.S. should prepare for coronavirus vaccine distribution by Nov. 1, CDC says

  The timeline raised concern among public health experts about an "October surprise" — a vaccine approval driven by political considerations ahead of a presidential election, rather than science.

  Health

  Sep 2, 2020
• White House pushes back on WHO criticism that U.S. coronavirus vaccine moving too quickly

  The White House also said that the United States would not join a global effort to develop, manufacture and distribute a coronavirus vaccine because of WHO involvement.

  Health

  Sep 2, 2020
• U.S. inks deal with Moderna for 100M doses of potential COVID-19 vaccine

  The U.S. government previously gave Moderna around $1 billion to fund its research efforts, bringing total U.S. funding to around $2.5 billion.

  Health

  Aug 11, 2020
• U.S. coronavirus vaccine test results bring ‘good news,’ wider trials next: Fauci

  There’s no guarantee but the government hopes to have results around the end of the year -- record-setting speed for developing a vaccine.

  World

  Jul 14, 2020
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• Trump to name former pharmaceutical exec to lead U.S. coronavirus vaccine push

  Moncef Slaoui, a former GlaxoSmithKline executive, will lead “Operation Warp Speed,” Trump’s push to accelerate the vaccine development process for COVID-19, according to an administration official.

  Health

  May 13, 2020