COVID-19

Here's this week's roundup of the coronavirus-related news you should know.

Tocilizumab (Actemra; Genentech) reduced the likelihood of needing mechanical ventilation in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 associated pneumonia.

The Assure test is the only FDA authorized COVID-19 point-of-care serology test.

Johnson & Johnson has launched its large-scale phase 3 trial for Janssen’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate.

A new report illuminates the similarities and differences between COVID-19 and seasonal influenza.

A study evaluated interference between rhinovirus and influenza A virus during the 2009 pandemic.

The study evaluated COVID-19 patients within the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

Here's this week's coronavirus-related news you should know.

The Trump administration released its COVID-19 vaccine strategy, with pharmacies among the list of suggested providers for distribution.

A study compared cardiac events associated with azithromycin versus amoxicillin.

Heidi Polek, strategic program manager at DrFirst, discusses with Drug Topics the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on chronic conditions and medication adherence.

Early data from a phase 3 trial showed that baricitinib combined with remdesivir improved recovery in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 compared with remdesivir alone.

Survey responses indicated that almost 7 in 10 Americans are willing to get a COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.

After a temporary pause, investigators have received the green light to resume clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccine candidate AZD1222 following a safety review.

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In a partnership with top health care experts, MJH Life Sciences™ COVID-19 Coalition will host its inaugural event, "Battling Dual Threats: Flu and COVID-19 Converge" on Tuesday, September 15, at 6 p.m. EDT.

State-licensed pharmacists and pharmacy interns will be able to order and administer coronavirus disease 2019 vaccines under certain conditions.

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AstraZeneca’s investigational coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine candidate, AZD1222, has expanded into a phase 3 clinical trial.

A survey conducted by NCPA polled nearly 800 community pharmacy owners/managers on whether they plan to offer a COVID-19 vaccine in their pharmacies.

Here's the coronavirus-related news from this week that you should know.

Abbott’s BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card rapid test produces results in 15 minutes.

ASHP issued its recommended principles for the development, distribution, allocation, and oversight of an eventual COVID-19 vaccine.

Individuals with metabolic syndrome who were hospitalized for COVID-19 were more likely to experience worse outcomes.

Here's this week's coronavirus-related news that you should know.