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County Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Montgomery County will pause the use of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, according to a press release issued today.
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United Therapeutics Secures Second FDA Approval for Pulmonary Hypertension Drug
Downtown Silver Spring-based United Therapeutics has secured a second Food & Drug Administration approval for its Tyvaso drug, according to a report from Washington Business Journal.
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CCI Wellness First Community Health Center in State Chosen for White House Vaccine Program
CCI Health & Wellness Services, a Silver Spring-based community health center, is the first health center in Maryland chosen by the White House to participate in its Health Center COVID-19 Vaccine Program. According to the CCI announcement, the Biden administration’s program is designed to increase the vaccine’s delivery to the country’s hardest-hit populations.
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Report: United Therapeutics Launches First Product of 2021 After Pandemic-Related Delays
After delays related to the COVID-19 pandemic, downtown Silver Spring-based United Therapeutics is bringing its first product of 2021 to market, according to a report from Washington Business Journal.
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Report: United Therapeutics Gains Orphan Status for Lung Disease Drug
Downtown Silver Spring-based United Therapeutics has received an FDA designation that helps to expand the company beyond its core business, according to a report from the Washington Business Journal.
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United Therapeutics Posts Third-Quarter Earnings; Beats Wall Street Expectations
Downtown Silver Spring-based United Therapeutics today announced a third-quarter net income of $171.2 million, beating Wall Street expectations.
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Enjoy Public Art from a Distance in Downtown Silver Spring
The Social Distancing Art Walk, a self-guided tour from the Silver Spring Urban District, allows walkers to enjoy a collection of 11 public art installations in the downtown area.
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DOT to Hold Public Workshop on Ride On Bus Route Changes
The county’s Department of Transportation—Transit Services Division will hold a public workshop tonight (March 3) to present the latest proposed revisions to 10 Ride On bus routes. The workshop will be held at Montgomery Blair High School, 51 University Blvd. East, at 6:30 p.m.
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Police Officer Died of Self-Inflicted Wound, Department Announces
The Montgomery County police officer that was found shot Monday morning in downtown Silver Spring died from a self-inflicted wound, the department announced. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for Washington D.C. made the determination, the announcement said.