A combined final opinion on the European Chemicals Agency’s proposed microplastic restriction is expected from ECHA committees by year-end, at which point the European Commission will consider whether and when microplastic must be removed from all leave-on cosmetic products marketed in the EU.

Butterfly Network’s CEO Laurent Faracci outlines the company’s growth strategy and plans for their “ultrasound-on-a-chip” technology after its merger with blank check company Longview Acquisition Corp. See what the company’s CEO said about it here.

CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices votes 13-1 that these two groups be first in line for vaccination once FDA authorizes a vaccine and ACIP recommends it. Goal of vote is to guide health departments in placing vaccine orders.