What’s Holding Up New Omicron Vaccines?
Vaccine makers worry yet another variant will start dominating in the months it takes to roll out shots against this one. Read Article
Entries by Morgana Souza
Studies indicate J&J Covid-19 vaccine booster protects people against severe illness from Omicron variant
Two reports released Thursday show that people who get booster doses of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine are well protected against severe disease and hospitalization from the Omicron variant of […]
2021 Bostonians of the Year
Meet the pioneering scientist, the trailblazing mayor, and other standouts whose drive, ingenuity, and compassion are getting vaccines in arms and giving us a shot at a just future for […]
414 days at work, zero days off: Dan Barouch and the race to develop the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
After the vaccine received emergency use authorization this year, he turned to the Provincetown outbreak and Omicron. Plus, recognizing the unsung heroes of vaccine production. Read Article
‘I don’t think we’re back to square one.’ Beth Israel races to find out how much vaccines protect against Omicron
The hospital’s researchers are part of a global effort to understand the fast-spreading variant. Read Article
Covid Outbreak in Party Town Shows How the Pandemic Could End
“Our data really puts a different perspective on the Provincetown cohort,” said Dan Barouch. Read Article
Rising Covid-19 Breakthrough Cases Hinder Efforts to Control Virus
“Breakthrough infections are not rare, and they’re not unexpected, and they’re not very concerning,” said Dan Barouch. Read Article
Congrats to Dr. Barouch for receiving the 2021 Ray Stata Award
Dr. Barouch spoke about his vaccine work at the 2021 Mass High Tech Council (MHTC). As part of this annual event, he was awarded the Ray Stata Leadership and Innovation […]
J&J Says Covid-19 Vaccine Booster Two Months After First Shot Increases Protection
Trial participants in the U.S. who received a second dose eight weeks after the first had 94% protection against the illness. Read Article
