COVID-19

The Pharmacy Times® COVID-19 Resource Center is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on COVID-19, an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, including vaccine information and treatments for the disease.

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CDC to End COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendation for Healthy Children, Pregnant Women

May 27th 2025

The change is poised to impact countless individuals who may have sought a COVID-19 vaccine this upcoming respiratory season.

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FDA Recommends 2025-2026 COVID-19 Vaccines Be Monovalent, Target LP.8.1 Strain

May 27th 2025

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FDA to Restrict Future COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations to Older Adults, High-Risk Groups

May 21st 2025

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Navigating the Impacts of “COVID Brain”: A Pharmacy Student’s Journey

May 19th 2025

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FDA Approves Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine for Patients 65 Years and Older, Those With Underlying Conditions

May 19th 2025

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WHO Says Coronavirus Infections May Be Slowing, but Clinicians Should Still Be Cautious

WHO Says Coronavirus Infections May Be Slowing, but Clinicians Should Still Be Cautious

Aislinn Antrim, Assistant Editor
February 20th 2020

Fears surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak have had major effects even in unaffected areas, including face mask shortages, a falling stock market, and many unsubstantiated rumors.

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Health Experts Concerned Coronavirus Could Lead to Drug Shortages

Health Experts Concerned Coronavirus Could Lead to Drug Shortages

Aislinn Antrim, Assistant Editor
February 14th 2020

Although the number of US cases is still low, experts are raising concerns that the US reliance on China for pharmaceutical ingredients could result in drug shortages as Chinese officials battle the outbreak.

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Stay Informed About 2019-nCoV

Stay Informed About 2019-nCoV

Mike Hennessy Sr
February 13th 2020

As the most accessible health care providers, pharmacists can play a key role in counseling patients on the best practices for infection control and prevention.

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Health Care Updates on Coronavirus

Health Care Updates on Coronavirus

Aislinn Antrim, Assistant Editor
February 11th 2020

There is still no vaccine or effective antiviral treatment for the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) that continues to spread worldwide, and health care providers should be aware of the symptoms.

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Pharmacists Report Surgical Masks Selling Out Due to Coronavirus Concern

Pharmacists Report Surgical Masks Selling Out Due to Coronavirus Concern

Aislinn Antrim, Assistant Editor
February 6th 2020

The survey, administered by the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), aimed to evaluate how pharmacists and their patients are handling concerns about 2019-nCoV.

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WHO Requests $675 Million from Global Community to Fight Coronavirus

WHO Requests $675 Million from Global Community to Fight Coronavirus

Aislinn Antrim, Assistant Editor
February 5th 2020

Tedros Adhanom, PhD, director general of WHO, concluded his statements in the WHO press conference by reiterating that while 2019-nCoV is of global concern, it should not lead to widespread panic.

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WHO Declares Coronavirus an International Public Health Emergency as US Reports First Human-to-Human Transmission

WHO Declares Coronavirus an International Public Health Emergency as US Reports First Human-to-Human Transmission

Jennifer Nessel, Assistant Editor;Aislinn Antrim, Assistant Editor
January 31st 2020

In a tele-briefing Thursday, the CDC also reiterated that the threat to the general public in the US is still low.

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CDC Confirms Additional Coronavirus Cases, Says Threat to US is Low

CDC Confirms Additional Coronavirus Cases, Says Threat to US is Low

Aislinn Antrim, Assistant Editor;Jennifer Nessel, Assistant Editor
January 28th 2020

The virus, first seen in Wuhan, China, is characterized by mild to severe respiratory illness, including fever, cough, and shortness of breath.

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CDC Announces First US Case of Coronavirus

CDC Announces First US Case of Coronavirus

Aislinn Antrim, Assistant Editor
January 22nd 2020

A case of the virus that reportedly originated in Wuhan City, China has been confirmed in Washington State.

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