#Johnson & Johnson working on vaccines for COVID-19 variants

#Johnson & Johnson working on vaccines for COVID-19 variants

“#Johnson & Johnson working on vaccines for COVID-19 variants” Johnson & Johnson is working to develop modified versions of its COVID-19 vaccine that may be needed to protect against virus variants, a report said. “We’re working on several next generations of vaccines,” J&J Chief Executive Alex Gorsky said Thursday during an online discussion, according to…

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#Facebook finds handful of users spreading COVID vaccine doubts

#Facebook finds handful of users spreading COVID vaccine doubts

“#Facebook finds handful of users spreading COVID vaccine doubts” A small subset of Facebook users are responsible for the bulk of the platform’s posts expressing skepticism toward COVID-19 vaccines, company researchers reportedly found. The social-media giant has been trying to track the spread of content that could sow doubts about the vaccines as officials distribute…

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#US prison guards refusing vaccine despite COVID-19 outbreaks

#US prison guards refusing vaccine despite COVID-19 outbreaks

“#US prison guards refusing vaccine despite COVID-19 outbreaks” A Florida correctional officer polled his colleagues earlier this year in a private Facebook group: “Will you take the COVID-19 vaccine if offered?” The answer from more than half: “Hell no.” Only 40 of the 475 respondents said yes. In Massachusetts, more than half the people employed…

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#Brazil wonders about whereabouts of vaccine mascot, Zé Gotinha

#Brazil wonders about whereabouts of vaccine mascot, Zé Gotinha

“#Brazil wonders about whereabouts of vaccine mascot, Zé Gotinha” RIO DE JANEIRO — Rumors and conspiracy theories swirled this past week regarding the whereabouts of Zé Gotinha, the mascot for the nation’s national vaccination program. The clamor surrounding the costumed Zé Gotinha began Wednesday, after former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva drew attention to…

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