Archive for August 2021
Global Virus Network Announces Inaugural Cohort of Rising Star Mentorship Program
The five awardees will receive training and mentorship to help support and propel their rising careers in virology BALTIMORE, MD, August 18, 2021:Â The Global Virus Network (GVN), a coalition comprised of human and animal virologists from 63 Centers of Excellence and 11 Affiliates in 35 countries, today announced the five inaugural members of the GVN…
Read MoreVaccines and Variants
Vaccines and Variants August 16, 2021 Extensive vaccination had resulted in reduced COVID-19 cases and mortality in certain places, such as the United States and Israel, thus giving a cautious optimism that the worst of the pandemic was over. However, this turned out not to be the case, due to unpredicted factors. One was the…
Read MoreGlobal Virus Network Recommends Moving Forward With Boosters for COVID-19 Response
Fragile populations should receive a booster third dose of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine to help protect against emerging variants BALTIMORE, MD, August 10, 2021: Members of the Global Virus Network (GVN), a coalition comprised of human and animal virologists from 63 Centers of Excellence and 11 Affiliates in 35 countries, and colleagues, today shared that GVN…
Read MoreGlobal Virus Network’s Position on the Administration of Booster Doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine
Scientists from the Global Virus Network (GVN) centers have discussed the World Health Organization’s request for a moratorium on the administration of a booster, or a third dose of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine for Pfizer or Moderna recipients, while many around the world have not yet received their initial immunizations. Considering the emerging variants of…
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