Moderna asks FDA to authorize first COVID-19 vaccine for very young children
Moderna announced Thursday that the company has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a low-dose version of its COVID-19 vaccine as the first vaccine for children younger than age 5. In a study involving about 6,700 children, the company said two-doses of the vaccine administered 28 days apart to children ages 6 months to less than 6 years triggered levels of antibodies equivalent to what has protected older children and adults. “We are proud to share that we have submitted for authorization for our COVID-19 vaccine for young children,” said Stéphane Bancel, Moderna’s chief executive officer, in a statement. Continue reading at KUOW. (Dpa Picture Alliance)
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against long-term care tax
A federal judge has dismissed a class action lawsuit that was filed by opponents of a mandatory payroll premium to fund Washington state’s recently delayed long-term care program, saying the court did not have jurisdiction since it was a state tax. The ruling, filed Monday by Judge Thomas Zilly of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, is in response to the November lawsuit filed on behalf of three businesses in the state and six individuals who claimed that the program — known as the WA Cares Fund — violates a federal law that forbids the state from passing any law that requires employees to participate in a plan that provides sickness or medical benefits. Continue reading at The Associated Press.
Redmond reaches $7.5 million settlement with family of woman killed in police shooting
The City of Redmond announced Wednesday it reached a $7.5 million settlement with the family of a woman who was shot and killed by a police officer in September 2020. Andrea Thomas Churna, 39, was shot and killed on September 20, 2020 at the Modera Redmond apartment complex in the 8700 block of 161st Avenue Northeast. Redmond Police initially reported the woman “confronted officers with a handgun, multiple shots were fired and the suspect was struck several times.” On Wednesday, Redmond Police Chief Darrell Lowe explained that the information in that press release was inaccurate, and the woman was unarmed when she was shot and killed by the officer. Continue reading at KING 5.
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