Nov 18 Pfizer says new data shows COVID vaccine candidate is 95% effective, will seek approval soon By Associated Press The announcement from Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech, just a week after they revealed the first promising preliminary results. Continue reading
Nov 16 Watch 9:06 What we know about Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate — and what we don’t The drug company Moderna has released encouraging data from research on its COVID-19 vaccine candidate. The research has not yet been published in a peer-reviewed medical journal, but it is nonetheless raising hopes. Noubar Afeyan is a co-founder and chairman… Continue watching
Nov 16 Watch 3:58 What it’s like to be part of a COVID-19 vaccine trial With Moderna reporting encouraging early results from its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, we take a personal look at what it’s like to be part of the research process. The NewsHour’s John Yang is participating in Moderna’s clinical trials. He joins Judy… Continue watching
Nov 16 Watch 6:37 The risks and rewards of Operation Warp Speed’s approach to vaccines By Miles O'Brien The race to develop vaccine candidates to prevent COVID-19 represents an unprecedented national and global effort. President Trump and some public health experts say encouraging early results from Pfizer and Moderna suggest the approach is working. But there are also… Continue watching
Nov 16 Watch 6:47 Head of NIH urges Americans to take precautions while awaiting vaccine Early results from Pfizer and Moderna vaccine candidates are very encouraging. But even if a successful vaccine is developed, challenges around production and distribution remain -- not to mention public trust and willingness to receive it. Dr. Francis Collins, director… Continue watching
Nov 15 Biden advisers to meet vaccine firms as Trump stalls handoff By Will Weissert, Associated Press Joe Biden’s scientific advisers will meet with vaccine makers in coming days as the presidential transition remains stalled because of President Donald Trump’s refusal to acknowledge that he lost the election. That delayed handoff is especially problematic during a public… Continue reading
Nov 13 Watch 4:19 News Wrap: UN warns of war crimes in Ethiopian conflict In our news wrap Friday, the United Nations is warning of war crimes amid conflict between Ethiopia’s central government and regional rebel leaders. Hundreds of civilians have been killed in what Amnesty International has called a “massacre.” Also, Kim Ng… Continue watching
Nov 13 WATCH: Trump falsely takes credit for COVID-19 vaccine while delivering update on Operation Warp Speed By Zeke Miller, Kevin Freking, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first public remarks since his defeat by President-elect Joe Biden, as he seeks to highlight positive developments in the race for a vaccine for the resurgent coronavirus. Continue reading
Nov 12 Federal health officials announce COVID-19 vaccine agreement with pharmacies By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Thursday's agreement with major chain drug stores, grocery market pharmacies and other chains and networks covers about 3 in 5 of pharmacies in all 50 states and U.S. territories like Puerto Rico. Continue reading
Nov 09 Watch 5:34 Pfizer’s CEO on preliminary COVID-19 vaccine data The drug company Pfizer announced Monday that early data indicates its COVID-19 vaccine could be highly effective. Their candidate is only one of a number in development, and it’s quite possible the world will ultimately need several vaccines made by… Continue watching