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India axes exports of Gilead Sciences’ remdesivir, plots boost to local production as COVID cases mount: reports

India is one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of drugs and vaccines, but that hasn’t made it immune to COVID-19 supply instability. Now, the government is locking up at least one treatment for itself. As COVID-19 cases mount—and demand for treatments spikes—India has banned exports of Gilead Sciences’ pandemic antiviral remdesivir, Bloomberg reports, citing a statement… Read More »

Ireland suspends AstraZeneca vaccine amid blood clot reports

Irish health officials have recommended the temporary suspension of the AstraZeneca vaccine after reports of serious blood clotting after inoculations in Norway ByThe Associated Press March 14, 2021, 10:45 PM • 2 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article LONDON — Irish health officials on Sunday recommended the temporary suspension of the AstraZeneca… Read More »

1,100 people sign up for Catapult’s telehealth checkup on launch day, company reports

Catapult Health, a Texas-based provider of preventive care, announced a new program for employers this week that offers home-based checkups via telehealth to employees and family members. VirtualCheckup, says the vendor, combines telehealth, clinical diagnostics, and COVID-19 and depression screenings “to address the health concerns of today.” “Preventive care is key, especially as many in… Read More »