
What We're Reading: Missing COVID-19 Cases; Sanofi Ramps Up Vaccine Work; Hand Sanitizer Warning
Researchers find that 80% of cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may have gone undiagnosed in March; Sanofi Pasteur expands partnership to speed up vaccine development; FDA issues warning on 9 hand sanitizers produced by Mexico-based manufacturer.
Study Suggests 80% of US COVID-19 Cases Went Undetected in March
There was a surge of Americans seeking outpatient care in March for flu-like illnesses, and a study
Sanofi Speeds Up Plans to Develop COVID-19 Vaccine With Expanded Biotech Deal
Sanofi Pasteur announced a $425 million deal to expand its partnership with Translate Bio and said a first-in-human study of a COVID-19 vaccine, based on the biotech's mRNA technology, will begin in the fourth quarter. In addition,
FDA Issues Warning on 9 Hand Sanitizers Found With Toxic Substance
The FDA announced that 9 hand sanitizers produced by Eskbiochem SA may contain methanol, warning that if absorbed through the skin or ingested, it can cause dangerous effects such as seizures, permanent blindness, and coma. Reported by
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