After good news on vaccine candidates in the U.K. and China on Monday, leaders from five major companies behind current vaccine research testified in front of lawmakers Tuesday. Peppered in with repeated questions about timelines and safety confidence, several lawmakers raised concerns about supply chain security, vaccine distribution and whether the pharmaceutical companies are out to make a profit.
House Dems. Argue Trump Admin. Can't Be Trusted To Distribute Vaccine
Leaders from major vaccine makers told a House committee that expedited production won't sacrifice safety, but lawmakers worry about distribution.
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No link between sudden cardiac deaths and COVID vaccine, CDC says
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Man vaccinated 217 times against COVID shows no side effects
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Bojangles is bringing its biscuits to the West Coast
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Netanyahu says Israel will decide how to respond to Iran's attack
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