Monday, 12 July 2021

Reuters Global Healthcare: Johnson & Johnson in discussion with FDA regarding COVID-19 vaccine side effects

Johnson & Johnson in discussion with FDA regarding COVID-19 vaccine side effects

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) said on Monday it was in discussions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about rare cases of a neurological disorder, Guillain-Barré syndrome, that have been reported following vaccination with the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.

France will not allow health workers to work if not vaccinated from COVID-19

France will not allow health workers to go to work and will not pay them if they are not vaccinated against COVID-19 by Sept. 15, the health minister said on Monday.

Mexico reports 3,074 new COVID-19 cases, 89 more deaths

Mexico's health ministry on Monday reported 3,074 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country and 89 more fatalities, bringing total figures to 2,593,574 infections and 235,058 deaths.

U.S. administers 334.6 mln doses of COVID-19 vaccines - CDC

The United States has administered 334,600,770 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country as of Monday morning, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

France to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for health workers - Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that in order to fight a resurgence of the coronavirus epidemic, vaccination against the disease will be made mandatory for all health staff and other workers who come into contact with vulnerable patients.

U.S. to announce new warning on J&J coronavirus vaccine for autoimmune disorder -Washington Post

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to announce a new warning on Johnson & Johnson's (JNJ.N) coronavirus vaccine related to a rare autoimmune disorder, the Washington Post reported on Monday, citing four people familiar with the matter.

U.S. FDA narrows use of Biogen Alzheimer's drug; shares rise

Biogen Inc (BIIB.O) on Thursday said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has narrowed use of its Alzheimer's drug after the agency drew sharp criticism for its broad approval of the drug last month without proof of clear benefit against the disease.

Greece orders COVID vaccination for healthcare workers as cases rise

Vaccinations against COVID-19 will be mandatory in Greece for healthcare workers and nursing home staff as new infections in the country continue to rise, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday.

France insists health workers get COVID-19 shots as infections rise

All health workers in France must get COVID-19 jabs and anyone wanting to get into a cinema or board a train will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative test under new rules announced by President Emmanuel Macron on Monday.

Greece orders COVID-19 vaccinations as infections rise

Greece has made vaccinations against COVID-19 mandatory for certain workers and announced restrictions to contain the spread of the virus as infections have kept rising during the vital summer tourism season.

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