Forbes - Vaccine Updates

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The news today is all about Covid-19 vaccines as several companies announce big milestones. A study published this morning shows that a vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University has shown early promising results and few side effects. Pfizer got a big win today as well: the U.K. government has signed up to buy 90 million doses of the vaccine it is creating with BioNTech and Valneva. But there’s still a big hurdle coming, even if the vaccines pass all safety and efficacy tests. Will people in the U.S. get vaccinated? Though many will (and thousands have even signed up to be part of studies), rampant misinformation about vaccines means that some people are still hesitant to get vaccinated. Here’s why we should trust vaccines for Covid-19 when a good candidate is available.

Business

Uber is helping public health officials with contact-tracing cases of Covid-19.

33 countries, including the Bahamas, China and New Zealand, have banned travelers from the U.S. due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Science & Health

The Covid-19 pandemic has been anxiety-inducing for many. Here are a psychologist’s tips for accepting the things you cannot change without stress.

A Nicaraguan activist is using open source research to help disseminate information about Covid-19.

Why fever isn’t actually a good indication of whether or not you have Covid-19.

On the Upside

Hospitalizations Decline: It may not be by much, but we’ll take it. Hospitalization rates in several states, including Texas and Arizona, are starting to slowly decline.