New COVID Cases Above 42,000 In US No relief is reported in coronavirus infections and deaths due to the disease in the United States, the country worst-affected by the pandemic. With the addition of 42,884 coronavirus-related cases in the last 24 hours, total number of infections in the U.S. reached 7233946. 961 deaths in the same period took the total coronavirus death toll in the country to 206959. Meanwhile, thousands of empl

Halo Labs Launches Sale Of Cannabis Edibles Under Hush Brand In California Cannabis company Halo Labs Inc. has launched the sale of cannabis-infused gummies under the Hush brand in California. The Canada-based company said its wholly-owned distribution subsidiary, Mendo Distribution and Transportation LLC, has commenced sales in California of its new 10-piece, cannabis-infused...

Regeneron Says Antibody Cocktail REGN-COV2 Reduced Symptoms In COVID-19 Patients Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced positive first data from a descriptive analysis of a seamless Phase 1/2/3 trial of its investigational antibody cocktail REGN-COV2 in COVID-19 patients. REGN-COV2 rapidly reduced viral load and associated symptoms in infected COVID-19 patients. The company said it plans rapidly to discuss results with regulatory authorities.

Americans Drinking More During COVID-19 Pandemic: Study A study conducted among Americans shows their consumption of alcohol increased considerably during the coronavirus pandemic compared to the corresponding period last year. Heavy drinking could affect their physical and mental health, RAND Corporation sociologist Michael Pollard and colleagues stated Tuesday, based on their research findings. A survey among 1540 adults in the age range of 30-80 y

Slang Worldwide To Acquire Cannabis Cultivator Pleasant Valley Ranch Slang Worldwide Inc., a Canada-based cannabis consumer packaged goods company, said it has agreed to acquire Colorado-licensed cannabis cultivator Pleasant Valley Ranch, LLC. The acquisition is part of Slang's strategy of consolidating its supply chain in Colorado. Slang said it will acquire Pleasant...

150 Million Covid Rapid Tests To Be Distributed Nationwide The Trump Administration announced a national plan to distribute 150 million Abbott rapid point-of-care coronavirus tests in the coming weeks to assist Governors' efforts to safely reopen their states and schools. Explaining its details at a White House news conference, President Donald Trump said 50 million tests will go to protect the most vulnerable communities, and 100 million tests will be g

Global COVID-19 Deaths Cross 1 Million The world on Tuesday recorded a terrible milestone of the number of people dying from coronavirus infection reaching 1 million. The United States, Brazil and India make up nearly half of the total death toll globally, with U.S. recording the most deaths and infections. With the addition of 33,735 coronavirus-related cases in the last 24 hours, total number of infections in the U.S. reached 71490

Aurora Cannabis Says Nelson Peltz Resigns As Senior Advisor Aurora Cannabis Inc. said Monday that activist investor Nelson Peltz has resigned as a senior advisor to the company, effective September 25, 2020. The Canadian cannabis company disclosed Peltz's resignation while announcing details about its annual general meeting to be held on November 12, 2020. "…280...

21 US States Report Rise In COVID-19 Cases Although coronavirus deaths and cases dipped over the weekend nationally, 21 states in the United States are reporting increased numbers of new infections, according to Johns Hopkins University's latest data. Most of the states that reported a weekly rise of around 10 percent are in the West. Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, N

Neptune Wellness Inks Distribution Deal With Global Consumer Goods Company Neptune Wellness Solutions, a Canada-based health and wellness as well as cannabis extraction company, has entered into a distribution partnership with one of the world's leading consumer goods companies. However, the company did not disclose the name of the consumer goods company. But Neptune had...

Dr. Fauci Stresses Need For Masks, Public Health Measures Even After Vaccination As the coronavirus cases in the United States move closer to 7 million, the country's top infectious disease expert warned not to downplay the relevance of current public health measures such as wearing a mask, social distancing and washing hands even if an effective Covid-19 vaccine is developed and distributed nationwide. "I think if we can get 75 to 80 percent of the population vaccinated, I t

Khiron Life Sciences Fills First Prescriptions For Medical Cannabis In Peru Khiron Life Sciences Corp. said Thursday it has filled the first prescriptions for medical cannabis to patients in Peru, and also surpassed the milestone of 3,000 medical cannabis prescriptions in Colombia. Khiron noted that it is the first company to sell and fill full-spectrum high CBD or cannabidiol...

U.S. States Granted $200 Mln To Prepare For Covid-19 Vaccine President Donald Trump announced that his administration is awarding $200 million of CARES Act funding to all 50 states to prepare to distribute a coronavirus vaccine to high-risk residents. Addressing a news conference at the White House, Trump said four vaccine candidates in the United States have reached the final stage of clinical trials, with Johnson & Johnson being the latest.

Ethos Cannabis Enters Maryland Market By Acquiring Rights To 4Front Dispensaries Ethos Cannabis, a Pennsylvania-based multi-state cannabis operator, has announced its entry into the Maryland market. The company said it has officially acquired the right to manage and ultimately purchase Maryland medical cannabis dispensaries of 4Front Ventures Corp., which are currently operated...