China announces roll-back of strict anti-COVID-19 measures
BEIJING — In a sharp reversal, China has announced a series of measures rolling back some of…
Speedier drug approvals hit slowdown as FDA faces scrutiny
WASHINGTON — Expedited drug approvals slowed this year as the Food and Drug…
Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops
WASHINGTON — The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded…
Pfizer asks FDA to clear updated COVID shot for kids under 5
Pfizer is asking U.S. regulators to authorize its updated COVID-19 vaccine for children under age 5…
China eases controls, gives no sign when 'zero COVID' ends
BEIJING — China is easing some of the world’s most stringent anti-virus controls and…
New Zealand launches inquiry into its coronavirus response
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand is launching a wide-ranging inquiry into whether it made…
China reports 2 new COVID deaths as some restrictions eased
HONG KONG — China on Sunday reported two additional deaths from COVID-19 as some cities move…
NY state health commissioner resigning to return to Harvard
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s state health commissioner will resign Jan. 1 after 13 months…
Beijing, Shenzhen scrap COVID-19 tests for public transport
BEIJING — Chinese authorities on Saturday announced a further easing of COVID-19 curbs with…