COVID-19 Update | January 29, 2021

COVID-19 News

COVID-19 Update | January 29, 2021

January 29, 2021

The California Biotechnology Foundation is committed to keeping you up to date about COVID-19 testing, treatment and prevention advancements. The following resources track what progress has been made as of January 29, 2021. Notable advancements include:

  • Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 single-shot vaccine was shown to be 66% effective in preventing moderate and severe disease in a global Phase 3 trial.
  • Novartis is developing a new COVID-19 treatment and expect to have more substantial data by Summer.
  • A UCSF-led science team has identified an anti-cancer drug that kills COVID-19 in lab studies.

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Rely on California Biotechnology Foundation to monitor breaking news and provide updates on the latest advancements in COVID-19 diagnostics, vaccines and treatments.

Stay informed on the latest news and trends on the economic and health benefits of this industry by visiting the new CABiotech.org

If you have any questions about informational briefings contact California Biotechnology Foundation Executive Director Patty Cooper at (916)764-2434 or [email protected].