Tag Archives: COVID-19

AstraZeneca Presents New Data at IDWeek 2024, Showcasing Progress in Respiratory Disease Prevention and Vaccine Innovation

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca presented significant advancements in the prevention of infectious diseases at IDWeek 2024, showcasing its dedication to addressing respiratory infections caused by RSV, hMPV, and COVID-19. The company revealed promising data across its portfolio, including Beyfortus, an antibody … Read the full press release

Pfizer and BioNTech Report Promising Results for mRNA-Based Combination Vaccine Against Influenza and COVID-19

(IN BRIEF) Pfizer and BioNTech have announced positive topline results from a Phase 1/2 study of their mRNA-based combination vaccine program for influenza and COVID-19. The lead formulations showed robust immune responses to influenza A, influenza B, and SARS-CoV-2 strains. … Read the full press release

EMA Backs Comirnaty Omicron XBB.1.5 Vaccine for Varied Ages Amid Variant Concerns

(IN BRIEF) EMA proposes Comirnaty Omicron XBB.1.5 vaccine for ages 6 months+, tailored to combat Omicron XBB.1.5 variant. One dose suffices for ages 5+, while kids 6 months to 4 years may need 1 or 3 doses based on prior … Read the full press release

Bi-Regional Cooperation: H.M. King Felipe VI Welcomes the 15th meeting of the EuroLat Assembly in Madrid from 24th to 27th July, 2023

(IN BRIEF) The Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (EuroLat) is set to hold its fifteenth meeting in Madrid from 24th to 27th July. The gathering will bring together 75 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and 75 representatives from Latin American … Read the full press release

Roche announces a regulatory milestone for its cobas SARS-CoV-2 Qualitative PCR test for use on the fully automated cobas 6800 and 8800 analyzer systems

The cobas SARS-CoV-2 Qualitative test is one of the first COVID-19 PCR tests performed on an automated, high throughput platform to receive FDA 510(k) clearance. This FDA clearance will ensure that the healthcare community has access to timely, reliable and accurate COVID-19 PCR testing … Read the full press release

Roche annonce une étape réglementaire importante pour son test PCR qualitatif cobas SARS-CoV-2 à utiliser sur les systèmes d’analyseurs cobas 6800 et 8800 entièrement automatisés

Le test qualitatif cobas SARS-CoV-2 est l’un des premiers tests PCR COVID-19 effectués sur une plateforme automatisée à haut débit à recevoir l’autorisation FDA 510(k). Cette autorisation de la FDA garantira que la communauté des soins de santé a accès … Read the full press release

Thetius / Inmarsat report: COVID-19 seens as universal disruptor and catalyst for digital transformation in the shipping industry

‘A Changed World’ details the fast tracking of IoT-based solutions in post-pandemic world (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 13-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT), the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has released a new report that looks into how the … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca, EU agree to end legal proceedings over the delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine Vaxzevria

(PRESS RELEASE) CAMBRIDGE, 3-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — AstraZeneca (LSE/STO/Nasdaq: AZN), a British–Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical company, has announced an agreement between the Company and the European Commission has been reached that puts an end of the legal proceedings over … Read the full press release

Vodacom’s e-health policy paper: exponential rise in the number of people across Africa relying on Internet for health information

New study shows huge opportunity in digital health with 41% of internet users in Africa regularly using their mobile phones to search for health information (PRESS RELEASE) BERKSHIRE, 24-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodacom Group Limited (JSE: VOD), a South African … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank survey: UK businesses demonstrated incredible resilience over the pandemic period, case studies

Business across the UK (48%) report that the pandemic sparked a wave of creative thinking. Manufacturing firms were the most likely to adapt through changes to their operating patterns (28%) and expanding the product offering (22%). London (63%) and North … Read the full press release

Airbus further contributes to India COVID-19 relief efforts with 36 tonnes of additional medical equipment

An A350 test flight ferried the cargo from Toulouse, the headquarters of Airbus, to New Delhi (PRESS RELEASE) NEW DELHI, India/ TOULOUSE, France, 2-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — World’s largest airliner manufacturer Airbus has delivered more than 36 tonnes of additional … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO supports the fight against COVID-19 pandemic in India with one million euro worth donation

As the Volkswagen Group brand responsible for the region, ŠKODA AUTO donates one million euros to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic in India First part of in-kind and monetary donations is already on their way to the destination Czech car … Read the full press release

COVID-19 ongoing vaccination: ŠKODA AUTO supports Klaudián Hospital in Mladá Boleslav

ŠKODA AUTO is involved in vaccinating its employees against COVID-19 by supporting Klaudián Hospital in Mladá Boleslav To protect employees from coronavirus, ŠKODA implemented over 80 individual measures and restrictions at its plants and offices immediately after the outbreak of … Read the full press release

Savills launches Strategic Advisory EMEA service to advice on distressed assets as well as diligent underwriting for new acquisitions

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 21-May-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Savills (LON: SVS), one of the world’s leading property advisors, has announced it is expanding its offer to include a dedicated Strategic Advisory EMEA team, bringing together the firm’s multi-disciplinary expertise from across … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp secures planning approval for Wellington North solar farm in ‎New South Wales, Australia ‎

The solar farm is adjacent to Lightsource bp’s 200MWdc Wellington solar farm which is ‎currently under construction. Once operational, the solar hub with a combined installed ‎capacity of 600MWdc could become the state’s largest solar project Lightsource bp’s solar hub … Read the full press release

Telefónica approved all resolutions proposed by its Board of Directors at its Annual General Meeting 2021

“Telefónica has been privileged of being part of the solution during the pandemic and is now ready to conquer the future,” said José María Álvarez-Pallete in his speech. (PRESS RELEASE) MADRID, 23-Apr-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Telefónica has held its AGM … Read the full press release

CCD-NL kondigt aan: “Kasuri Webinar: Traditie in stand houden in een veranderende wereld”

(PRESS RELEASE) ROTTERDAM, 13-Apr-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Ga met ons mee op reis door tijd en ruimte om de wereld te ervaren via zijn vele unieke weefpraktijken! Een van zulke interessante weeftradities waar we naar kijken is de Japanse Kasuri. … Read the full press release

CCD-NL Announces: “Kasuri Webinar: Maintaining Tradition in a Transitory World”

(PRESS RELEASE) ROTTERDAM, 13-Apr-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Join us on a journey through time and space to experience the world via its many unique weaving practices! One such weaving tradition we are looking at is Japanese Kasuri. We are organizing … Read the full press release

European Society of Cardiology to hold annual EuroCMR congress on 6 to 8 May online

(PRESS RELEASE) SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS CEDEX, France, 12-Apr-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — EuroCMR 2021 will highlight how magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart helps physicians pinpoint diagnoses and tailor treatment. EuroCMR 2021 will take place on 6 to 8 May online. … Read the full press release

Behind the scenes of a 10,000-people online conference: creating a live-event atmosphere and leveraging cybersecurity software

(PRESS RELEASE) VILNIUS, 1-Apr-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Three days, 6000 minutes of content, 300 speakers, and over 10,000 attendees. With its unprecedented scale, the Lithuanian Business Forum will certainly feature in every best practice handbook for virtual events. The largest … Read the full press release