President Biden announces doubling of purchases of new Pfizer therapeutic pills as the super-contagious Omicron variant rages across the US
President Joe Biden has announced a doubling of US government purchases of new Pfizer therapeutic pills designed to combat the worst effects of Covid-19, as alarm grows over explosive increase in coronavirus cases.
"These pills are going to dramatically decrease hospitalisations and deaths," he said. "We already placed the largest order in the world. Now I'm doubling that order." The initial government purchase of 10 million antiviral treatments, which are aimed at those facing a high-risk from Covid-19, cost $5.3 billion.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Biden doubles U.S. order of Pfizer Covid treatment pills, speeds delivery as omicron rages across nationWith the new order, the U.S. has committed to purchase 20 million courses total from Pfizer.
Lire la suite »
FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens as omicron surgesThe U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters as it confronts the omicron surge, with the Food and Drug Administration allowing extra Pfizer shots for children as young as 12. Boosters already are recommended for everyone 16 and older, and federal regulators on Monday decided they’re also warranted for 12- to 15-year-olds once enough time has passed since their last dose. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to recommend boosters for the younger teens.
Lire la suite »
FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens as omicron surgesCOVID-19 boosters already are recommended for everyone 16 and older, and federal regulators on Monday decided they’re also warranted for 12- to 15-year-olds once enough time has passed since their last dose.
Lire la suite »
FDA expands Pfizer boosters to younger teens as omicron surgesBoosters already are recommended for everyone 16 and older, and federal regulators on Monday decided they’re also warranted for 12- to 15-year-olds once enough time has passed since their last dose.
Lire la suite »
FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens as omicron surgesBoosters already are recommended for everyone 16 and older, and federal regulators on Monday decided they’re also warranted for 12- to 15-year-olds once enough time has passed since their last dose.
Lire la suite »
FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens as omicron surges | AP NewsThe U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters as it confronts the omicron surge, with the Food and Drug Administration allowing extra Pfizer shots for children as young as 12. Boosters already are recommended for everyone 16 and older, and federal regulators on Monday decided they’re also warranted for 12- to 15-year-olds once enough time has passed since their last dose.
Lire la suite »