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Exports of an Indian COVID-19 vaccine halted after WHO finds problems at manufacturing plant

Exports of an Indian COVID-19 vaccine halted after WHO finds problems at manufacturing plant

Science, April 7, 2022

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised unspecified concerns about the manufacturing of Covaxin, one of India’s home-grown COVID-19 vaccines. On 2 April, WHO said it had found problems during a March inspection of the production facilities of Bharat Biotech, the vaccine’s producer. WHO did not disclose the nature of the problems at the plant, which is located in Hyderabad, in Telangana state. But it said Bharat Biotech has agreed to stop exports of Covaxin and is “developing a corrective and preventive action plan.”

The Failure of Covid.gov Is Worse Than Inexcusable

The Failure of Covid.gov Is Worse Than Inexcusable

The Washington Post, April 6, 2022

More than two years into a global pandemic that has claimed millions of lives, the U.S. government has finally launched what it calls a “one-stop shop” website for resources on Covid-19 services, mitigation and treatment options. While the page — Covid.gov — links to the existing tool for ordering rapid test kits, it mostly just aggregates information.

More COVID variants, other questions explored

More COVID variants, other questions explored

Wilkes Journal-Patriot, March 28, 2022

As the COVID-19 pandemic rolls into its third year, many people have more questions than ever about how or when the pandemic will end. One of the subjects discussed a lot is whether COVID is becoming “endemic.”

Financial compensations need to be large to reduce vaccine hesitancy

Financial compensations need to be large to reduce vaccine hesitancy

News Medici Net, March 15, 2022

Willingness to vaccinate is critical in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic. About 45 percent of Americans are not vaccinated and among those vaccinated, less than 30 percent have received a booster. Financial incentives and other nudges have been used to help increase vaccination rates across the nation, but new research from the University of California San Diego's Rady School of Management reveals that compensations need to be large-;at least $100-;to reduce vaccine hesitancy.

Is a COVID-19 spring break surge inevitable?

Is a COVID-19 spring break surge inevitable?

The Hill, March 15, 2022

College students around the nation are partaking in the annual rite commonly referred to as spring break. Many students are heading down to cities in Florida and other warm destinations to enjoy beaches and bars, socializing as only college students can during their mid-semester break.

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