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Promising vaccine results amid spike in COVID-19 cases

The pharmaceutical company Pfizer, has released promising news in regards to a Covid-19 vaccine. During the companies' COVID-19 vaccine trials, early analysis shows their vaccine is more than 90% effective at preventing the virus. This news is timely as the United States and Washington State are currently heading into the biggest surge of coronavirus cases yet. Dr. Vinay Gupta is a pulmonologist and critical care physician at the University of Washington. He joined us to discuss the potential Covid-19 vaccine and rising cases in Washington state.
Kim Malcolm

John O'Brien
Health

Pfizer Says Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine Is More Than 90% Effective

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is the first to have data showing that it exceeded the minimum effectiveness threshold set by the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use.
Joe Palca
Health

Awaiting a Covid-19 vaccine, Washington state plans ahead for its distribution

‘The state has an idea that the first doses should go to health care providers, older adults, and people with chronic health conditions.’
Kim Malcolm

Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
Health

UNICEF To Stockpile Over Half A Billion Syringes For Future COVID-19 Vaccine

The agency, also known as the United Nations Children's Fund, plans to distribute up to 1 billion syringes by 2021.
Reese Oxner
National

Tobacco Plants Contribute Key Ingredient For COVID-19 Vaccine

Here's irony: tobacco plants may be key in preventing COVID-19. Two companies are using the plants to produce proteins for a vaccine. One candidate vaccine is already in a clinical trial.
Joe Palca
Health

Facebook Bans Ads Discouraging Vaccines, In Latest Misinformation Crackdown

The move is a reversal of Facebook's longstanding reluctance to block problematic content. Critics say public health misinformation has flourished on the social network.
Shannon Bond
Health

Why it’s crucial to get a flu shot as the Covid-19 pandemic continues

‘Even if it prevents 40% of infections, when you look at how many cases of influenza happen every year, that is a very, very large number.’
Kim Malcolm

John O'Brien
Health

Why Washington state won't rush out a Covid-19 vaccine before it's proven

Vaccines for Covid-19 are still in development but the federal government wants states to be ready to distribute them by November 1st.
Anna Boiko-Weyrauch

Angela King
Health

WHO Chief Urges Nations To Join In Preventing 'Vaccine Nationalism'

The World Health Organization's Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says he fears that without global cooperation ensuring equal access to COVID-19 vaccines, some countries could resort to hoarding.
Scott Neuman
Health

Prices For COVID-19 Vaccines Are Starting To Come Into Focus

Moderna, one of the leading horses in the coronavirus vaccine race, has already made deals at between $32 and $37 a dose for some foreign countries. The U.S. price is expected to be lower.
Sydney Lupkin

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