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The Food and Drug Administration recently authorized Novavax’s updated protein-based Covid vaccine for emergency use in individuals aged 12 and older. This move is significant as it opens up a new player in the market, allowing Novavax’s vaccine to compete with established vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna. Novavax’s vaccine specifically targets the omicron subvariant JN.1,
After the $1.9 billion agreement to combine Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines was announced eight months ago, the U.S. Justice Department has cleared the plan without a lawsuit to block the deal. This clears the way for the two airlines to seek approval from the U.S. Transportation Department before the merger can proceed. The largest