Walgreens has reported low demand for COVID tests and vaccines. Quarterly sales fell after the company administered 4.7 million vaccinations, down from 11.8 million in the prior quarter. (The Wall Street Journal)
The Food and Drug Administration has placed a hold on the testing of a Sanofi MS drug after patients experienced liver damage. CEO Paul Hudson said the company will continue its research with patients who have completed at least 60 days of treatment. (Endpoints News)
Kentucky and Florida judges have blocked the states’ near-total abortion bans. The judges temporarily allowed abortions to resume in both states. (ABC News)
Alabama has asked a court to allow bans of gender transition treatments. The state is asking a federal appeals court to let it enforce a law that would make it a felony to give puberty blockers or hormones to transgender minors. (AP)
The World Health Organizaion said abortion pills can be used later than recommended by the Food and Drug Administration. The medication is approved until 10 weeks of pregnancy in the U.S., but the WHO says it can be safely used until 12 weeks. (The Atlantic)
