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Feb. 27, 2021 11:20PM EST
FDA authorizes Johnson & Johnson's one-shot COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The Food and Drugs Administration on Saturdayissued an emergency use authorization for Johnson & Johnson's one-shot coronavirus vaccine.
Why it matters: The authorization of a third coronavirus vaccine in the U.S. will help speed up the vaccine rollout across the country, especially since the J&J shot only requires one dose as opposed to Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech's two-shot vaccines.
<ul class="ee-ul"><li>Unlike Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech's shots, the J&J vaccine can also be stored at refrigerator temperatures for three months, making it easier to transport. </li><li>White House coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients said on Wednesday that J&J will have 3 million to 4 million doses ready for distribution.</li></ul><p><strong>By the numbers: </strong>The vaccine was found to be 66.9% effective against moderate to severe/critical COVID-19 cases 14 days after vaccination, and 66.1% effective after 28 days. Against severe/critical cases, the vaccine was 76.6% effective after 14 days and 85.4% effective after 28 days.</p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>A large clinical trial showed no COVID-19 hospitalizations or deaths 28 days after patients received the vaccine.</li><li>"The analysis supported a favorable safety profile with no specific safety concerns identified that would preclude issuance of an EUA," FDA staff wrote in a briefing document released Wednesday. </li></ul><p><strong>Be smart: </strong>Infectious disease experts have noted that J&J's numbers can't be directly compared to those of Pfizer or Moderna, which were found to be about 94%-95% effective, because J&J's vaccine is a single dose, among other factors, per <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/04/covid-vaccine-jj-requests-fda-emergency-use-authorization.html" target="_blank">CNBC</a>. </p><p><strong>The big picture: </strong>J&J has a deal with the U.S. government to provide 100 million doses by the the end of June.</p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>More than half of the J&J doses sold thus far are destined for the developing world, with 500 million doses purchased by the global COVAX initiative and 120 million by the African Union.</li></ul><p><strong>Go deeper: </strong><a href="https://www.axios.com/census-bureau-dec-31-deadline-congress-data-miss-0d0eb8c1-edf6-4f64-9ead-ea3852d63074.html" target="_blank">Fauci urges Americans to take whatever COVID vaccine is available</a></p></div>
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Feb. 27, 2021 10:00PM EST
Preview: "Axios on HBO" interviews White House Senior Advisor Cedric Richmond
On the next episode of "Axios on HBO," Axios co-founder Mike Allen interviews White House Senior Advisor Cedric Richmond.
- Catch the full interview and much more on Sunday, February 28 at 6 pm. ET/PT on all HBO platforms.
Feb. 27, 2021 08:50PM EST
Italy tightens COVID restrictions for 5 regions amid warnings of a growing prevalence of variants
Italy on Saturday announced it was tightening restrictions in five of the country's 20 regions in an effort curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Driving the news: The announcement comes as health experts and scientists warn of the more transmissible coronavirus variants, per Reuters.
<p><strong>The state of play: </strong>For the first time since late January, two regions — Basilicata and Molise — have been placed in the country's red-zone, the strictest tier of Italy's color-coded system.</p><p><div style="font-size:13px">
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</div></p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>All bars, restaurants and non-essential businesses must close and movement will be severely limited.</li><li>The tiers (white, yellow, orange and red) are based on infection levels and other factors. </li><li>In Lombardy, Marche and Piedmont, which were moved from the yellow to the orange zone, restaurants and bars must close except for carry-out. Residents are also not allowed to leave their towns except for emergencies or health and work reasons.</li><li><strong>Yes, but: </strong>The island of Sardinia became the first region to move to the minimally restrictive white zone, according to Reuters. </li></ul><p><strong>What they're saying: </strong>“Many outbreaks are due to the (new) variants. I am concerned about the progress of the epidemic," said Gianni Rezza, a senior health ministry adviser, per Reuters. </p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>"We must keep up our guard and we must intervene promptly and strongly where needed,” Rezza added. </li></ul><p><strong>The big picture: </strong>Earlier this week, the country extended a ban on non-essential travel between the regions through at least March 27, per <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-italy/italy-extends-covid-19-travel-curbs-and-eyes-vaccination-changes-idUSKBN2AM1KX" target="_blank">Reuters</a>. </p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>Italy began its inoculation campaign last year, and has so far <a href="https://www.governo.it/it/cscovid19/report-vaccini/" target="_blank">administered more than 4.2 million doses</a> of the vaccine. More than 1.3 million people have been fully vaccinated. </li><li>According to <a href="https://opendatadpc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/b0c68bce2cce478eaac82fe38d4138b1" target="_blank">health ministry data</a>, the country recorded 20,499new COVID-19 cases on Friday, up from 19,886 the day before. </li><li>More than 2.9 million cases and 97,500 deaths have been reported in Italy since the pandemic began. </li></ul></div>
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Feb. 27, 2021 07:44PM EST
Axios AM New Washington Deep Dive on the health care agenda
As America emerges from the pandemic, here's a special Axios AM Deep Dive on the Biden administration's health care agenda.
Feb. 27, 2021 07:28PM EST
Palestinian Authority announces new COVID restrictions as cases surge
The Palestinian Authority on Saturday announced fresh coronavirus restrictions, including a partial lockdown, for the occupied West Bank as COVID-19 cases surge.
The big picture: The new measures come as Israel, which leads the world in vaccinations, faces increased pressure to ensure Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip have equal access to vaccines.
<ul class="ee-ul"><li>The Israeli prime minister’s office announced this week that the country will send a "symbolic amount" of vaccines to the Palestinian Authority and to several countries that have asked for assistance, Axios' Barak Ravid <a href="https://www.axios.com/israel-palestinians-vaccines-west-bank-gaza-8ad21fb5-0da4-48f5-96a1-4a8de25c001c.html" target="_blank">reported</a>. </li><li>While the Palestinian Authority has started a limited inoculation campaign, with more vaccine shipments on the way, per <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/27/world/middleeast/palestinians-west-bank-lockdown.html?action=click&module=Latest&pgtype=Homepage" target="_blank">The New York Times</a>, it remains unclear when the majority of the more than 5 million Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza Strip will have access to vaccines. </li></ul><p><strong>Details: </strong>The West Bank restrictions, set to begin on Sunday, will last at least 12 days, per the official <a href="https://english.wafa.ps/Pages/Details/123457" target="_blank">Palestinian news agency WAFA</a>. </p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>Most schools must close and universities will be required to shift to virtual instruction.</li><li>The restrictions include a ban on most travel between provinces and to and from Jerusalem, an overnight curfew and a ban on most movement Fridays and Saturdays.</li><li>Weddings, parties and funerals will also be prohibited. </li></ul><p><strong>By the numbers: </strong>The West Bank and Gaza have recorded more than 181,900 COVID-19 cases and 2,025 deaths since the pandemic began, per<a href="https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html" target="_blank"> Johns Hopkins University data</a>.</p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>The Palestinian Ministry of Health said Saturday that the West Bank reported 910 new cases and five deaths in the previous 24 hours, according to the Times. </li></ul><p><strong>Go deeper: </strong><a href="https://www.axios.com/israel-palestinians-vaccines-west-bank-gaza-8ad21fb5-0da4-48f5-96a1-4a8de25c001c.html" target="_blank">Blinken asks for Israeli help in facilitating vaccines to Palestinians</a></p></div>
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Feb. 27, 2021 06:46PM EST
Myanmar military fires UN ambassador after anti-coup speech
Myanmar's military regime on Saturday fired the country's Ambassador to the United Nations, Kyaw Moe Tun, a day after he gave a pro-democracy speech asking UN member nations to publicly condemn the Feb. 1 coup, The New York Times reports.
Details: State television said the ambassador had "betrayed the country and spoken for an unofficial organization which doesn’t represent the country and had abused the power and responsibilities of an ambassador."
<ul class="ee-ul"><li>Kyaw Moe Tun was outside Myanmar when the coup occurred, per the Times.</li></ul><p><strong>Catch up quick: </strong>The UN envoy was appointed under the civilian government that shared power with the military before the coup. He said he was speaking on behalf of the Aung San Suu Kyi's government and asked UN members to denounce the coup, not recognize the military regime, and take "all strongest possible measures" to stop the attacks by Myanmar law enforcement against protesters and end the coup immediately.</p><p><strong>Worth noting: </strong>U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed his support for Kyaw Moe Tun's speech, <a href="https://twitter.com/SecBlinken/status/1365411465369378816?s=20" target="_blank">saying</a>, "The United States commends the courageous and clear statement made by Permanent Representative U Kyaw Moe Tun, and by those in Burma who are making their voices heard."</p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>"We must all heed their call to restore democracy in Burma."</li></ul><p><strong>Go deeper: </strong><a href="https://www.axios.com/myanmar-united-nations-ambassador-condemn-coup-349dcb33-a3d0-4e6b-b455-af4709dd2c12.html" target="_blank">Myanmar's UN ambassador calls on world to condemn military coup</a></p></div>
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Feb. 27, 2021 06:30PM EST
Scoop: Biden admin call on Putin pipeline provokes GOP anger
A briefing between the State Department and congressional staff over Vladimir Putin's Russia-Germany gas pipeline got tense this week, with Biden officials deflecting questions about why they hadn't moved faster and more aggressively with sanctions tostop its completion.
- The Biden officials also denied negotiating with the Germans over a potential side deal to allow the pipeline to be finished.
<p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> As we reported <a href="https://www.axios.com/biden-putin-russia-nord-stream-pipeline-842f5dc5-eb35-42ee-b2e2-6ce7fbb11f74.html" target="_blank">earlier this week</a>, some allies are worried that Biden is shaky on Putin's Nord Stream 2 pipeline, and the fight is a significant test of whether the new president's tough rhetoric against Russia will be matched by action.</p><p><div style="font-size:13px">
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</div></p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>Russian opponents, including top officials in the Ukrainian and Polish governments, worry that Biden doesn't want to antagonize Angela Merkel and won't inflict serious costs on the Germans.</li><li>And members of Congress — both Republicans and Democrats — were underwhelmed by a report that the Biden State Department recently sent to Congress, which only targeted one Russian ship for sanctions. The Trump administration had already sanctioned that ship, the Fortuna.</li></ul><p><strong>Behind the scenes: </strong>The first call between the senior State Department officials and Republican and Democratic national security staffers from the House and Senate happened on Tuesday.</p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>The Tuesday call was classified and took place from a secure room. A source on the call, and two other sources briefed on that conversation, said the questioning focused on why the Biden administration hadn't targeted a larger number of ships for sanctions — given, the aides argued, that maritime tracking clearly shows <a href="https://gop-foreignaffairs.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Final-2.17.21-NS2-Letter-to-Sec.-Blinken.pdf" target="_blank">a number of additional ships</a> are working on the pipeline.</li><li>The call continued for around half an hour until the line suddenly fell dead from the State Department's end. While some Republicans on the call initially thought they'd been hung up on, the State Department said this was a technical issue.</li></ul><p><strong>Then, on Thursday at 2 p.m.,</strong> the State Department officials regrouped for a second briefing call, this time non-classified, with senior staff from House and Senate offices.</p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>This call was more contentious, according to three sources who participated. Rising hostility was coming from Republican officials who weren't satisfied with the responses. The Biden officials seemed to be trying to politely avoid conflict.</li></ul><p>At one point during the call, a Republican Senate staffer asked the Biden officials why they hadn't sanctioned Nord Stream 2 AG — the company in charge of building the pipeline.</p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>The State Department officials responded that they weren't going to discuss specific entities and that they were still investigating the facts and compiling the evidence.</li></ul><p><strong>"We're talking about the company that owns Nord Stream 2," </strong>the Republican official said sharply, according to the three sources on the call. "I'm on their web page right now and they identify themselves as the company that's in charge of the planning, construction and operation of the pipeline."</p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>"You have determined that sanctionable activity was occurring related to the pipeline," the official continued. "What is the sort of information that you would need to get to confirm for yourself that the company that runs the operation that you just sanctioned is engaged in sanctionable activity?"</li></ul><p><strong>State Department officials disputed</strong> that the overall tone of the call was hostile, and contended that they had later heard from congressional staffers who described the briefing as useful.</p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>They argued it can take a long time to determine which entities are sanctionable and reiterated that the Biden administration plans to use all available tools to stop the completion of the pipeline.</li></ul><p><strong>During the call, Molly Montgomery,</strong> the Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, denied that the U.S. is negotiating with Germany on a potential side deal to allow the pipeline to proceed.</p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>Reuters <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-usa-pipeline/germany-says-there-is-exchange-with-u-s-on-nord-stream-2-idUSKBN2AQ1II" target="_blank">reported</a> Friday, citing a German government spokeswoman, that there "is an exchange between the U.S. government and Germany regarding the Nord Stream 2 pipeline to take Russian gas to Europe." The report did not provide any further details.</li><li>State Department officials contended that the word "exchange" shouldn't be construed as a negotiation and that the Biden administration, in the course of normal diplomatic conversations, had registered its concerns about the pipeline with the Germans.</li></ul><p><strong>A senior Senate aide on the call</strong> also defended the Biden administration against charges of moving slowly and softly, saying there was bipartisan opposition to the pipeline but the administration "needs to make sure that any sanction meets an evidentiary standard that can stand up in court."</p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>"Time is short and they are under the gun," the aide said, "but I think they are trying to avoid the clown car approach by the last administration which did things like sanction the Russian company Rusal, but had to walk it back after they almost collapsed the world aluminum market."</li><li>"Measuring twice to cut once is always sound policy," the aide added, "especially when there is a sense of urgency to get this right."</li><li><strong>Yes, but: </strong>The Trump administration only removed Rusal from its sanctions list after a blacklisted oligarch and Putin pal, Oleg Deripaska, followed through on a commitment to divest his majority ownership stake in the company.</li></ul><p><strong>GOP congressional staffers</strong> asked the Biden officials to commit to updating the report they'd already delivered Congress with new entities that ought to be sanctioned, but the State Department officials did not commit to doing so. </p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>One of the Biden officials told the congressional staffers that if they had more information about entities involved in the pipeline, they should say what it is. Earlier this month, bipartisan members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee <a href="https://gop-foreignaffairs.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Final-2.17.21-NS2-Letter-to-Sec.-Blinken.pdf" target="_blank">sent a letter</a> to Secretary of State Antony Blinken naming these suspected vessels.</li><li>In the recently passed defense bill, Congress mandated that the administration sanction a broad array of activities involved in the pipeline.</li></ul><p><strong>The big picture: </strong>Pipeline construction halted during the Trump administration after Congress mandated sanctions in a 2019 bill and top Trump officials, including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, issued aggressive threats. </p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>But the Russians resumed major construction on Nord Stream 2 after Biden took office.</li></ul><p><strong>The bottom line: </strong>The pipeline is more than 90% complete, and could be finished by the summer without a major intervention to stop it.</p></div>
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Feb. 27, 2021 02:04PM EST
Warren Buffett calls American progress "discouraging," but isn't betting against it
Warren Buffett called progress in America "slow, uneven and often discouraging," but retained his long-term optimism in the country, in his closely watched annual shareholder letter released Saturday morning.
Why it matters: It breaks months of uncharacteristic silence from the 90-year-old billionaire Berkshire Hathaway CEO — as the fragile economy coped with the pandemic and the U.S. saw a contentious presidential election.
<p><strong>What they're saying: "</strong>We retain our constitutional aspiration of becoming 'a more perfect union.' Progress on that front has been slow, uneven and often discouraging. We have, however, moved forward and will continue to do so," Buffett wrote.</p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>"Our unwavering conclusion: <em>Never</em> bet against America."</li></ul><p><strong>Of note: </strong>Buffett said Berkshire's annual meeting — long an Omaha, Nebraska-based event that typically draws thousands of shareholders — will be held in Los Angeles this year. </p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>It will be virtual again, as it was last year. </li><li>Buffett, who has received <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-26/buffett-backers-can-rest-easy-with-90-year-old-getting-vaccine" target="_blank">both doses</a> of the vaccine, said he hopes to convene the in-person event in 2022.</li></ul><p><strong>Other highlights from the letter:</strong></p><p><strong>On the stock market: </strong>"Investing illusions can continue for a surprisingly long time. Wall Street loves the fees that deal-making generates, and the press loves the stories that colorful promoters provide."</p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>"Eventually, of course, the party ends, and many business 'emperors' are found to have no clothes."</li></ul><p><strong>On the bond market: "</strong>Bonds are not the place to be these days ... Fixed-income investors worldwide – whether pension funds, insurance companies or retirees – face a bleak future."</p><p><strong>On economy: "</strong>Despite some severe interruptions, our country’s economic progress has been breathtaking."</p><p><strong>On energy: "</strong>[O]ur country’s electric utilities need a massive makeover in which the ultimate costs will be staggering."</p><p><strong>Other details: </strong>Buffett's letter came alongside financial results for his sprawling business empire, which owns GEICO, BNSF Railway, Dairy Queen and more.</p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>Soaring prices in the company's stock bets — including its 5% stake in Apple — helped overall profit.</li><li>But operating profit — which excludes those gains — came in at $21.9 billion for 2020, a 9% decline from the previous year.</li></ul><p><strong>Between the lines</strong>: Berkshire Hathaway has increasingly bought back more of its own stock in recent years — with hints of more to come.</p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>It spent $24.7 billion in 2020 on share repurchases, a record for the company.</li><li>On buybacks, Buffett borrowed a line from late Hollywood star Mae West: “Too much of a good thing can be ... wonderful.”</li></ul></div>
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