Opponents—especially from industry—insist that production of coronavirus vaccines is complex and can’t be ramped up by easing intellectual property. They also say lifting protections could hurt future innovation.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention paper included projections from six research groups. Even under scenarios involving disappointing vaccination rates, COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are expected to drop dramatically by the end of July.
Despite the rising vaccination numbers, COVID-19 cases in Indiana rose again and hospitalizations hit to their highest mark since mid-February
Schools serving high-poverty students, among the campuses hardest hit by COVID-19, will receive the most per student in federal relief.
Pfizer Inc. said Tuesday that it expects global sales of its coronavirus vaccine to reach $26 billion in 2021. Its success helps illustrate why Pfizer is planning to expand use of mRNA technology for other vaccines and therapies.
The new goal comes as demand for vaccines has dropped off markedly nationwide, with some states leaving more than half their vaccine doses unordered.
The state said more than 1.96 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Tuesday. More than 2.37 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Officials hope that extending vaccinations to teens will further accelerate the nation’s reduced virus caseload and allow schools to reopen with minimal disruptions this fall.
The state said more than 1.94 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Monday. More than 2.36 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
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The state said more than 1.93 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Sunday. More than 2.36 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
The state said more than 1.91 million Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. More than 2.35 million have received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
The Transportation Security Administration said Friday it will extend its mask requirement, which also applies in airports and train stations, through Sept. 13. The rule took effect Feb. 1 and was set to expire May 11.
Thirty-nine percent of the nation’s adult population has been fully vaccinated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Over 55% of adults have received at least one dose.
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 rose from 890 on Wednesday to 920 on Thursday. Hospitalizations are up 32% since April 1.
The state said more than 1.84 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Wednesday. More than 2.33 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Hilbert Circle Theatre in downtown Indianapolis, The Palladium in Carmel and The Vogue in Broad Ripple are among the venues that are getting back to business starting as soon as Friday.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week, to 553,000, another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
Indiana continues to lag most of the nation in the percentage of people who are fully vaccinated, despite high-profile efforts by the state to roll out mass vaccination clinics and offering same-day, walk-in or drive-in shots.
The Indiana State Department of Health on Wednesday reported 19 new deaths from COVID-19, the largest daily number since April 14.
