STAT+: Pharmalittle: Russia’s Covid-19 vaccine appears effective; BioCryst stock is pursued by Reddit investors
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. Once again, however, events conspired to delay us this morning, thanks to some technology woes. Nonetheless, we are persevering thanks to a fresh cup or two of stimulation — our choice today is salted caramel mocha. Reminds us of the Jersey shore. Meanwhile, here are some items of interest to stimulate you. We hope your journey today is successful and remind you that our door remains open for saucy tips and secret dossiers. And of course, stay safe — wear a mask …
Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine showed high efficacy and safety levels in a peer-reviewed study, a potential boost for the Kremlin’s aim to promote the Covid-19 shot abroad and curb the pandemic at home, The Wall Street Journal says. The findings, from a preliminary analysis of a large-scale clinical trial published in The Lancet, demonstrated 91.6% efficacy against symptomatic Covid-19 and offered complete protection against severe cases. There were no serious side effects and similar safety and efficacy was found in older adults.
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