Moderna begins trial of Omicron-specific vaccine booster WASHINGTON: US biotech company Moderna announced on Wednesday that it has begun clinical trials of a booster dose of... Published 27 Jan, 2022 11:28am
World Moderna CEO says data for Omicron-specific shot likely available in March Moderna Inc's vaccine candidate against the Omicron coronavirus variant will enter clinical development in the next... Published 17 Jan, 2022 07:29pm
World Moderna could be ready to develop Omicron booster in weeks ZURICH: COVID-19 vaccine maker Moderna does not expect any problems in developing a booster shot to protect against... Updated 21 Dec, 2021 02:02pm
World Moderna says full booster dose improves Omicron protection PARIS: Giving a full dose of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine as a booster shot provides more antibody protection ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
World Japan adds Moderna shot to COVID vaccine booster arsenal, joining Pfizer TOKYO: Japan on Thursday officially approved Moderna Inc's COVID-19 vaccine for its booster shot programme that ... Published 16 Dec, 2021 10:36am
World Moderna to produce millions of mRNA vaccines in Australia SYDNEY: US drugmaker Moderna Inc will produce millions of mRNA vaccines a year in Australia after agreeing to set up... Published 14 Dec, 2021 09:38am
World US tightens travel rules as more countries secure borders to quell Omicron WASHINGTON/TOKYO: Air travellers to the United States will face tougher Covid-19 testing rules, while more countries... Published 01 Dec, 2021 01:32pm
World Omicron vaccine could get nod in four months: EU watchdog BRUSSELS: Vaccines specially adapted for the new Omicron coronavirus variant could be approved in three to four... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
World Regeneron’s antibody drug may be less effective against Omicron NEW YORK: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc’s COVID-19 antibody drug could be less effective against Omicron, it said... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Markets European stocks resume falls on Omicron warning LONDON: European equities fell in opening deals on Tuesday after the head of Moderna warned current coronavirus... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Markets Hong Kong shares end 1-year low HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares finished down on Tuesday to a more than one-year low, after US drugmaker Moderna set off... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Markets TSX falls to one-month low TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index fell to a one-month low on Tuesday over worries that existing vaccines may not... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Print Stocks dive as Omicron worries push investors to safe havens NEW YORK: Global stock benchmarks and oil prices fell sharply Tuesday after drugmaker Moderna warned existing... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
World Moderna CEO warns Covid-19 shots less effective against Omicron, markets tumble HONG KONG/SYDNEY: Drugmaker Moderna set off fresh alarm bells in financial markets on Tuesday as the firm's chief... Updated 30 Nov, 2021 12:31pm
BR Research Chasing the pandemic’s tail The emergence of a more transmissible variant of Covid-19, named Omicron, right when many hesitant countries had ... Published 30 Nov, 2021 10:40am
World FDA authorises Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna Covid-19 boosters NEW YORK: The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines for all adults... Published 20 Nov, 2021 03:58am
World Pfizer, BioNTech, Moderna making $1,000 profit every second WASHINGTON: Pfizer, BioNTech and Moderna are making combined profits of $65,000 every minute from their highly... Published 17 Nov, 2021 04:22am
World Pfizer, BioNTech, Moderna making $1,000 profit every second: analysis WASHINGTON: Pfizer, BioNTech and Moderna are making combined profits of $65,000 every minute from their highly... Updated 16 Nov, 2021 12:59pm
Markets S&P 500 books record on strong jobs report, Pfizer COVID-19 pill cheer The S&P 500 scored another record high on Friday and booked a week of solid gains following a strong US jobs... Published 06 Nov, 2021 01:21am
Business & Finance Moderna sees fewer 2021 vaccine deliveries, shares drop NEW YORK: Moderna cut its 2021 forecast for Covid-19 vaccine deliveries on Thursday, pushing back some doses to next... Published 04 Nov, 2021 08:44pm
Pakistan Pakistan eases coronavirus curbs, lifts 'safe day' restriction Cinemas and shrines to also re-open for vaccinated individuals Number of people allowed at outdoor weddings increased to 500 Published 15 Oct, 2021 08:24pm
Pakistan US to ship 2.4 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine to Pakistan WASHINGTON: The US government will ship 2.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Pakistan on Thursday, bringing the... Updated 14 Oct, 2021 03:23pm
World WHO vaccine advisers back extra Covid jab for immunocompromised GENEVA: The World Health Organization's vaccine advisers on Monday recommended people with weaker immune systems... Published 11 Oct, 2021 08:19pm
World Denmark says Moderna vaccine remains available to under-18s COPENHAGEN: The Danish Health Agency said on Friday that it was continuing to offer Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine to... Published 08 Oct, 2021 03:17pm
Business & Finance US pharmaceutical firm Moderna to build plant in Africa NEW YORK: US pharmaceutical giant Moderna announced Thursday it would build a plant in Africa, as pressure mounts on... Published 07 Oct, 2021 04:54pm
World Sweden halts use of Moderna vaccine for young adults STOCKHOLM: Sweden's Public Health Agency on Wednesday recommended a temporary halt to the use of the Moderna ... Published 06 Oct, 2021 06:01pm
World Moderna chief executive sees pandemic over in a year Vaccinations would soon be available even for infants, he said Published 23 Sep, 2021 11:54am
World Amnesty demands two billion Covid jabs for poorer world Human rights group said in a new report that US President Joe Biden was expected to outline a pledge at the UN General Assembly to fully vaccinate 70 percent of the world's population by next September Published 22 Sep, 2021 10:29am
World Pfizer says its Covid jab safe for children aged 5-11 FRANKFURT: Pfizer and BioNTech on Monday said trial results showed their coronavirus vaccine was safe and produced a... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Opinion WHO-backed vaccine hub for Africa to copy Moderna shot Efforts to develop an African base for COVID-19 vaccine production will focus on trying to replicate Moderna’s... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am