| Novavax says its vaccine is safe and effective, England puts off fully reopening, and a federal judge weighs in on workplace vaccine mandates. Here's what you should know: Headlines Novavax says trials show its vaccine is safe and effective in adults Novavax announced today that its two-dose Covid-19 shot has proven highly effective against the disease, including variants, and safe for use in its study of nearly 30,000 people over 18. The drugmaker shared the update in a news release and plans to publish results in a medical journal, where they will be reviewed by experts. It plans to apply for authorization by the end of September, and start by sending doses to low- and middle-income countries where vaccination has been slow-moving. The shot is easy to store and transport, which means it could be critical for boosting vaccine access worldwide. England extends coronavirus restrictions for four more weeks Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced today that England will extend its remaining coronavirus restrictions for an additional four weeks after the planned end date of June 21. There are currently still capacity limits for sports events, pubs, and cinemas, gatherings at home are limited to six people or two households, and nightclubs are closed. Members of the scientific community have said that the country's reopening should be delayed to give more people time to get vaccinated, especially as cases of the Delta variant, which was first identified in India, are on the rise. A judge dismisses Houston hospital employees' lawsuit over mandatory vaccinations Yesterday, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by 117 staff members of Houston Methodist Hospital who opposed their employer's requirement that they get vaccinated. The judge objected to the claims that these vaccines are experimental and dangerous, and emphasized that the Houston Methodist has made vaccinations mandatory so that staff, patients, and families stay as safe as possible and the hospital can do its best to keep saving lives. The hospital system was one of the first in the US to require vaccinations, and more than 99 percent of its employees did so without issue. Daily Distraction Electronic pets may not be as cozy and cuddly as the real deal. But there are plenty of reasons to love them. Something to Read At this point it's no surprise that most Americans on social media are trapped in political echo chambers, where most of their friends and followers share their same views. To counter this, a handful of new sites are aiming to help people step outside their information silos and see how other people think. Sanity Check Amazon Prime Day is coming up. In anticipation, here's a list of our favorite Prime perks—some of which you might not even realize you have. One Question What has the pandemic revealed about sewage systems? In the early days of the pandemic last spring, scientists became concerned that sewage could be a cause of Covid-19 outbreaks. While this turned out not to be the case, the pandemic has underscored the reality that our toilet systems are in serious need of an upgrade. US sewage technology was developed more than a century ago, and much of the hardware in place at the moment is crumbling with age. Not to mention, many key sanitation workers are nearing retirement. Biden's recent infrastructure bill seems to recognize the urgent need to modernize how we handle wastewater. But giving sewage systems the revamp they need will require a combination of innovative solutions, sufficient funding, and fresh policies.
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