The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are very similar when comparing their genetic material but both produced varying results in clinical trials. Both vaccines use mRNA, which helps triggers an immune response within patients.
Executives at several pharmaceutical companies developing COVID-19 vaccines have recently pocketed millions of dollars by selling shares in their companies -- raising questions about the propriety of such a move in the midst of a health crisis.
A swathe of new restrictions to cut off a second wave of coronavirus infections came into force in European nations on Saturday after New York closed bars and the global death toll climbed above 1.3 million.
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The CDC in September was already warning of the heightened risks of dining out during the pandemic.
Glenn Deshields, a 44-year-old vaccine candidate, said he experienced flu-like side effects following the first dose.
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“I doubt we are going to eradicate this," Dr. Fauci said.
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This sale was reportedly part of a preapproved plan under which major shareholders and members of listed corporations trade a ‘predetermined’ number of shares at a decided time.
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Wall Street closed in disarray Wednesday with the technology sector driving a strong rebound for the Nasdaq but the Dow Jones index seeing profit-taking after a boost related to enthusiasm over a COVID-19 vaccine.
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President Trump on Twitter argued that Pfizer delayed its vaccine results until after the election and said the results should have been announced earlier.
"I’m excited to partner with a company that helps people, young and old, be the best versions of themselves," Beyonce said.
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