The vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE may offer some protection against a mutation in the new fast-spreading variants of the coronavirus that have emerged from the U.K. and South Africa, according to a recent study. The study, by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch and supported by Pfizer and BioNTech, showed […]
If there was any doubt where the business community stands on today’s violent attack on the U.S. Capitol—as well as President Trump’s months-long attempt to invalidate the results of the presidential election—leaders across a wide swath of American industry answered the question bluntly. “What we are witnessing in Washington, D.C. today is deeply disturbing for […]
Moderna Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine won the backing of the European Union drugs regulator, clearing the way for a second weapon in the bloc’s fight to stem the pandemic. The recommendation was announced by the European Medicines Agency on Wednesday. The European Commission is working “at full speed” on the final clearance step, President Ursula Von […]
Israel is likely to severely tighten its coronavirus lockdown, despite a relatively successful vaccination program that may soon get a timely boost from drugmaker Moderna. The move, expected to be confirmed Tuesday afternoon, underscores the fact that—at least at this early stage—even the fastest inoculation program cannot stop the pandemic on its own. Israel, which […]
The European Union is negotiating with Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE on a deal that could double their supply of Covid-19 vaccine to the region, according to people familiar with the talks. The new contract would include 100 million doses, as well as an option for as many as 200 million more, said the people, […]
Enlarge / Vials of undiluted Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are prepared to administer to staff and residents at the Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads, a senior living community in Falls Church, Virginia, on December 30, 2020. (credit: Getty | BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI ) With the pandemic continuing to surge to new heights, debate has erupted among experts about […]
The U.K. is poised to approve the COVID-19 vaccine produced by AstraZeneca Plc and the University of Oxford, giving the country another powerful tool to fight the pandemic as concern mounts over rising infections. Britain’s drug regulator could clear the shot for use as early as this week, according to a person familiar with the […]
Expand / / An nurse in the United Kingdom retains a vial of this Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on December 22, 2020. (charge: Lindsey Parnaby | AFP | Getty Images) The national government has reached a deal with drugmaker Pfizer to procure an extra 100 million doses of this Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine prior to the end […]
Pfizer and spouse BioNTech consented to provide an extra 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine into the U.S., since the nation attempts to enlarge its own immunization program and restore its economy. The arrangement brings the entire number of doses to be sent into the U.S. into 200 million, the firms said Wednesday in […]
In the slightly over a week because the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave Pfizer and BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine a crisis authorization for particular groups at the maximum risk of COVID, for example medical workers and nursing home residents, there’s been problems with supply and Profession, perplexing coverages on to whom just the initial doses […]