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Moderna Notes Early Signs of Success in Covid Vaccine

Moderna Notes Early Signs of Success in Covid Vaccine

Today (5/18) Moderna announced that its Covid vaccine  clinical trial in the United States has started to see protective antibodies in data from 8 healthy individuals, chosen at random from a 45-person study. The study, which began in March, and found that the...
Moderna Moves into Phase 2 of Covid Vaccine

Moderna Moves into Phase 2 of Covid Vaccine

In their business update, Moderna announced they received FDA clearance to move into Phase 2 of their study for the COVID-19 vaccine. In their press release, they also reported additional funding from Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) as...
FDA Amends Policy for Covid Tests

FDA Amends Policy for Covid Tests

The FDA announced that it would strengthen its oversight for companies marketing the Covid serology tests. After questions came to light in regards to the accuracy of some of the testing kits, the FDA is now requiring commercial manufacturers to submit an emergency...
FDA Grants EUA for Covid Treatment Remdesivir from Gilead

FDA Grants EUA for Covid Treatment Remdesivir from Gilead

The FDA announced today (5/1) that it would grant EUA for Gilead for their antiviral drug remdesivir for treatment in early response to suspected or confirmed patients with Covid. This authorization will allow the distribution of the drug all over the US, as well as...