Trump: Vaccine Booster Shots “Money-making Operation for Pfizer”
Trump remarked that when the vaccines were developed, he’d never even thought of a possible need for booster shots.
Day: August 20, 2021
In Los Angeles, Breakthrough Infections Are Now 30% Of All New Covid Cases Amid Delta Surge
By June, when Delta accounted for 50% of all variants in Los Angeles, breakthrough infections among fully-vaccinated residents had risen to 20% of all identified cases. In late July, county officials reported that the Delta variant had overwhelmed all others, accounting for more than 90% of all positive tests analyzed for variants. As a result, the ratio of breakthrough cases increased to 30%, local health officials announced today.
US Investigates Moderna Jab After Data Show 2.5x Higher Risk Of Heart Inflammation
On Thursday evening, the Washington Post published a report claiming that the Moderna coronavirus vaccine may be associated with a higher risk of myocarditis in younger adults than previously believed. The report relies on new data from a Canadian study that has yet to be released.
Israeli doctors find severe COVID-19 breakthrough cases mostly in older, sicker patients
In Israel’s COVID-19 wards, doctors are learning which vaccinated patients are most vulnerable to severe illness, amid growing concerns about instances in which the shots provide less protection against the worst forms of the disease.
The Supreme Court knocks down ‘covid passport’ to enter bars, restaurants and nightclubs in Andalucia
The Supreme Court knocks down ‘covid passport’ to enter bars, restaurants and nightclubs in Andalucia. The Andalucian Government had hoped to use a COVID passport, but the Supreme Court has prevented this.
U.S. reviewing if Moderna shot tied to higher heart inflammation risk – Washington Post
U.S. health officials are reviewing reports that Moderna Inc’s (MRNA.O) COVID-19 vaccine may be linked to a higher risk of a rare heart condition in younger adults than previously thought, the Washington Post reported late on Thursday, citing people familiar with the review.