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Covid vaccine: Pfizer seeks approval for issuing in Europe

Covid vaccine soon to be on the market… After Moderna Therapeutics, it is now Pfizer and BioNTech seeking approval for issuing their vaccine in Europe. An application said to be examined by the European Medicines Agency by December 29, 2020.

Covid: can you be contagious although vaccinated?

As the whole world is waiting for the vaccine that will put an end to the coronavirus epidemic, the French Haute Autorité de Santé expresses a doubt as to the ability of the vaccine to stop from spreading, even though it is effective.

Covid vaccine: “We will begin once we get guarantees” Olivier Véran says

This Sunday November 29, Olivier Véran told JDD they wanted to take their time and reassure the French as for the Covid vaccine. Goal. Making sure of the reliability of the vaccine before proposing it to the French as most of them are not willing to have it inoculated.

Pfizer and BioNTech are making powdered vaccines to get round the refrigeration constraint

A few days ago already Pfizer and BioNTech announced their vaccines against coronavirus were over 95% effective! The only flaw is that these two products are to be stored at minus 80 degrees Celsius (-112°F), leading to logistical issues. Both laboratories are working on a powdered version to get round the problem.

Covid in Paris: five major centers to vaccinate “30 to 40%” of the population “starting January”

Vaccination against Covid is underway in Paris! Anne Hidalgo announced during a meeting with arrondissement mayors she identified five potential sites that could house several centers for anti-coronavirus vaccination campaigns. The goal being to vaccinate 30 to 40% of the population in Paris – including prioritized people – starting January 2021, once the vaccine issued.

An anti-Covid vaccination program to start in early 2021 in France? Véran tells more about the conditions

As the search for a vaccine against covid is speeding up, Olivier Véran told journalist Bourdin that France could launch a vaccination program “in early 2021” given certain conditions. As for the Haute Autorité de Santé, they launched a public consultation on vaccine against Covid-19 in France to prepare the upcoming large-scale vaccination program as well as possible.

Coronavirus: Moderna Therapeutics vaccine 94% effective, the laboratory claims

The fight against coronavirus is escalating! American laboratory Moderna has announced this Monday November 16 that their vaccine against coronavirus was 94.5% effective. An announcement following their rival Pfizer's statement.

Covid: France “passed the peak of the epidemic” Olivier Véran said

Where is France in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic at? “We are gaining control of the epidemic, this is good news” and “there is every indication that we have passed the peak of the epidemic” France’s Health Minister Olivier Véran said in an interview released on November 16 in Le Dauphiné Libéré.

Covid-19: a large majority of French would not want to get vaccinated, a survey reads

A few hours after Pfizer announced their vaccine was “90% effective”, a recent surveyed led by Ipsos reads that almost half of the French would not consider getting vaccinated if they had the opportunity. The side-effects related to too-rushed clinical tests are the main factors of the reported suspicions. Another survey released on Thursday November 12 says only 14% of the French want to get vaccinated.

Coronavirus: Ose Immunotherapeutics vaccine delivers encouraging results

French laboratory Ose Immunotherapeutics has released encouraging results as for candidate vaccine against coronavirus, adding they will initiate the clinical phase in the first quarter of the year 2021.

Coronavirus: a vaccine for mid-2021 according to the head of Sanofi France

Olivier Bogillot, president of Sanofi France, told Francetvinfo that his vaccine would be put into circulation by mid-2021, if the results of phase 3 of its ongoing clinical trial are conclusive. A promise that the French pharmaceutical group had already formulated in June 2020, with the key to up to one billion doses per year.

Coronavirus: October and November to be “tougher” in Europe WHO says

As the Covid-19 pandemic is increasing again in many countries on the Old Continent, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns about Fall. “It’s going to get tougher. In October, November, we are going to see more mortality”, WHO’s European Office Director Hans Kluge said this September 14.

Coronavirus: the European Union to indemnify laboratories in case of trouble with the upcoming vaccines

The European Union has promised financial compensation to laboratories and the pharmaceutical industry in case upcoming vaccines against coronavirus have unexpected side effects.

Coronavirus: BCG vaccine to have protecting effects, a study says

According to an American study released in PNAS magazine, BCG vaccine is said to have an effect on the coronavirus-related fatality, making it drop as vaccination increases. A study that only shows a link, and that will have to deepen searches to confirm or not if the vaccine really is effective.

Coronavirus: a vaccine to be put into circulation from September 2020?

A race for vaccine that is getting harsher to wipe out coronavirus! AstraZeneca has announced they were able to provide 300 million doses of their vaccine from September 2020. The vaccine is put into circulation very quickly given clinical trials in humans have not delivered their first outcomes.

Coronavirus: China to test vaccine for military use

In late June, China has approved inoculation of a candidate vaccine against coronavirus for military use. An experimental vaccine with encouraging results but not sure to be put on the market.

Coronavirus: several NGOs warns against “vaccine nationalism”

As the race against the novel coronavirus still goes on, 13 NGO leaders warn against “vaccine nationalism”. This Sunday June 28, they launch a call in the Journal du Dimanche so that the upcoming vaccine be accessible to everyone across the world.

Coronavirus: Russia announces two new vaccines are being tested on volunteers

Research against coronavirus continues! The Russian health minister announced this Wednesday June 17, 2020 to launch clinical trials for two prototypes of vaccines on 76 volunteers infected by Covid-19. Results highly awaited.

Coronavirus: France teams up with three other European countries to purchase vaccines

In order to fight against the Covid-19 pandemic as well as possible, France has teamed up with Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy within Europe’s Inclusive Vaccines Alliance. Together, they announce to have signed a first principle agreement with the AstraZeneca laboratory to buy several millions of vaccine doses.

Coronavirus: Macron and Merkel propose a 500-billion-euro recovery funds

Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel has just agreed on a 500-billion-euro recovery funds on a European level. A budget envelop that will reinforce and strengthen countries and will be devoted to sectors and regions in need. This “common initiative” has yet to be voted by the European Commission and the 27 EU countries.