Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
U.S. to Spend $3.2 Billion to Help Develop Antiviral Pills for COVID-19
Oral medications patients take when symptoms first appear are being tested, but initial results are not expected for several months
European Union Opens Doors to American Travelers
Decision is nonbinding and each EU nation can decide how to regulate visitors
Patients in Bind as Brain Cancer Drug Price Rises to $1,000 Per Pill
Company's decision means there is one less option in a limited number of approved chemotherapies
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Challenge to Affordable Care Act
Ruling did not address whether the Obama-era law can continue without a provision that requires Americans obtain insurance or pay a penalty
Ahead of Tokyo Olympics, Japan Eases COVID-19 Restrictions
Experts say it is crucial to accelerate the vaccine rollout for the Olympics to be safe
CureVac’s COVID-19 Vaccine Only 47 Percent Effective
Vaccine's efficacy is the lowest reported so far by a COVID-19 vaccine maker
U.S. Buys 200 Million Extra Moderna Vaccine Doses, as Possible Booster Shots
It is not clear yet whether, or when, booster shots might be necessary
Coronavirus Delta Variant Classified ‘Variant of Concern’ by CDC
The variant, also known as B.1.617.2, was identified in India in December and had been detected in 54 countries by June
European Union to Lift Restrictions on U.S. Travelers
The United States has yet to say when it will reciprocally lift its ban on EU travelers