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CDC to Toughen COVID-19 Testing for International Travelers
Not clear whether the new, tougher rule will require an antigen or rapid PCR test
FDA Panel Mulls Merck COVID-19 Antiviral Pill
Expert panel will vote later Tuesday on whether to recommend authorizing the drug for high-risk patients
Old Spice, Secret Antiperspirants Recalled Due to Benzene
Proctor & Gamble said that it has not received any reports of harm from the recalled products
Omicron Variant Spurs New York Officials to Recommend Masking Indoors
So far, there are no confirmed cases of the omicron variant in New York City, according to the health commissioner
Pfizer to Seek FDA Approval of Boosters for Teens Ages 16 to 17
Move to expand booster availability comes as President Joe Biden tries to keep Americans calm about omicron
Regeneron Says Its Antibody Cocktail Likely Weakened by Omicron Variant
No direct data yet available testing the new variant's resistance to immunity from monoclonal antibodies and vaccines
Thanksgiving Weekend Brought New COVID-19 Concerns: the Omicron Variant
On Saturday, the CDC issued a statement stressing that 'no cases of this variant have been identified in the U.S. to date'
Merck’s COVID-19 Pill Appears Effective, but May Pose Pregnancy Risks: FDA
Given safety concerns, FDA scientists said Merck has agreed the drug will not be used in children.
Biden Pushes Vaccines, Masks as Best Defense Against Omicron Variant
News reports out of South Africa noted that COVID-19 cases from omicron have resulted in mostly mild symptoms
Vaccine Makers Already Testing Their Shots Against Omicron Variant
So far, existing vaccines have proven effective against prior coronavirus variants, including the delta variant
