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Debate rages over whether FDA should use emergency powers to clear a coronavirus vaccine early
3 September 2020 - Speeding the process could save lives, but some say it might also make it easier for the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 01 Sep 2020
Coronavirus vaccine before election unlikely — Dr. Gottlieb on FDA chief’s possible fast track
31 August 2020 - The former FDA commissioner said the more effective the vaccine is, and the more serious the U.S. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Aug 2020
FDA head says he is willing to fast-track COVID-19 vaccine
30 August 2020 - Stephen Hahn insists he will not rush process just to help Donald Trump’s election chances. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 29 Aug 2020
FDA announces Advisory Committee meeting to discuss COVID-19 vaccines
28 August 2020 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that a public meeting of the Vaccines and Related Biological ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 27 Aug 2020
COVID-19 vaccines are getting closer. Should we be worried they've come so quickly?
27 August 2020 - Back in March, when the coronavirus pandemic was starting to sweep the globe, a vaccine couldn't ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 27 Aug 2020
Trump has launched an all-out attack on the FDA. Will its scientific integrity survive?
27 August 2020 - President Trump has instigated an all-out crusade against the FDA at a critical point in the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 26 Aug 2020
Developing safe and effective COVID vaccines — Operation Warp speed’s strategy and approach
26 August 2020 - Announced on May 15, Operation Warp Speed— a partnership of the Department of Health and Human ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 25 Aug 2020
As COVID-19 pressures mount, political newcomer Stephen Hahn struggles to protect an FDA under siege
24 August 2020 - Stephen Hahn, a political novice who moved here in December to take over the FDA, has ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 24 Aug 2020
Trump considers fast-tracking UK COVID-19 vaccine before US election
24 August 2020 - Move comes as FDA gives emergency authorisation for use of plasma from recovered patients. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 18 Aug 2020
The FDA response to COVID-19 at six months: regulatory innovation in the face of a pandemic
18 August 2020 - The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted American society, with more than 160,000 deaths and 5 million cases ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 12 Aug 2020
US hoses down Russian vaccine, says it will have millions of doses ready year's end
12 August 2020 - US Health Secretary Alex Azar has criticised a COVID-19 vaccine being promoted by Russian President Vladimir ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 12 Aug 2020
Moderna announces supply agreement with U.S. Government for initial 100 million doses of mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 (mRNA-1273)
11 August 2020 - New U.S. government award up to $1.525 billion for 100 million doses. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 11 Aug 2020
FDA head pledges 'we will not cut corners' on coronavirus vaccine
10 August 2020 - The head of the FDA pledged Monday that the U.S. "will not cut corners" in its ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 10 Aug 2020
Stephen Hahn MD, FDA chief, is caught between scientists and the President
10 August 2020 - Many medical experts - including members of his own staff - worry about whether Dr Hahn ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 08 Aug 2020
Hard questions as scientists and governments seek COVID-19 vaccines
8 August 2020 - They must work out how much to invest, and how best to distribute the goods. ...